DANCEDIVAMISSA's SparkPeople Blog

Made to Crave

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:28:40 EST

I have started reading a book called Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst. She suggested that any time I have a craving that I pray about. I am going to give this a shot. Usually when I want something sweet or fattening it is because I am in need of something emotionally. Of course I turn to food, that's what the enemy would want but in all reality, it should be God that I turn to. It is a good practice for my spiritual life and my health. I know that it won't be easy at first or that I will...

This next week

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:10:07 EST

Well I have kind of back tracked my eating plan but for a good reason. My hubby has decided he wants to join me in clean eating and is going to do the weekly challenges with me. So this week, we were pretty much on vacation so this week didn't go great. Tomorrow, we are starting with week 2. I have modified the plan slightly to fit what both hubby and I need. I will post it below.

Starting tomorrow we are starting back with 2 fruits or veggies per meal. I am also going to wo...

Dilemma and struggles

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:48:52 EST

This week has not gone as well as I thought it would. I thought this week would be easy! I love fruits and veggies and started out the week great. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday went fantastic. Yesterday went alright but it wasn't the end of the world. I missed a fruit for breakfast but didn't have any at dinner. To me, I thought it happens but I didn't earn my reward for the week. Well, today has gone horribly. I have hardly had any fruits or veggies!!! I understand the it is progress an...

Week 2

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:57:20 EST

So I didn't blog at the beginning of week 2 but I did start my small goals. I am on week 1 of the Couch 25k or C25k from here on out. I did run yesterday on the elliptical and made it through! I should be able to start running outside soon because it is light longer. My son will LOVE that. This week I am also adding 2 fruits/veggies to each meal and 1 to snack. So far so good! I feel so much more full and satisfied and feel less like snacking! Wow!!!! That is huge for me. I also did no...

Week 1 Overview

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:43:27 EST

Overall, week one went great. I tracked my food and found what I specifically need to watch!!! I still need to drink more water!!!!!!! For some reason I am struggling with that. I did fine with it when I was breastfeeding because if I didn't I didn't have enough milk. Now that I am done breastfeeding, it is another story.

The working out last week was a complete and utter flop as far as actually working out. On the other hand, I did realize something valuable and motivating. ...

I am sure you don't want to read this...this is just a though blog

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:47:44 EST

Sorry if you did read this. It isn't a ploy to get people to read this blog. It really is just an entry for me. I am logging things that I would like to set up a motivation/ reward chart for myself if you will...it is really boring. I like blogging it here because then I can access it anywhere I have internet. You probably want to stop reading about now.

Harry potter set for kindle
Something Borrowed
something Blue
Les Miz when it comes out- Achieved 3/23/13 fo...

Week 1 So far

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:14:01 EST

Well, week one has not gone as planned! Monday I did not get my run in because of several excuses. My main one was I wanted to spend the time with my son and I knew he would be going to bed early. My plan was to work out after he went to bed and of course I didn't do that. By the time he went to bed at 7 I was exhausted. I don't think I have been sleeping well either. Reality is, I would have slept better if I had worked out. Fail!

Yesterday my husband was home and I haven...

Week 1: March 4 through March 10

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 15:51:17 EST

Tomorrow starts week 1 of my 14 week challenge. The first week is pretty simple. Drink enough water (which I love water) and track what I eat. I figure I cannot target what habits to break if I don't know that I have them.

I was also talking with my cousin last night and she is training for a career in criminal justice, her and her sister (obviously my other cousin) so they have been running. Well we decided to run a 5k together in June. My brother will probably also run wit...

Clean eating one step further

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 01:17:17 EST

I was talking with a co-worker of mine about how I am trying to switch to clean eating and she directed me to this site called, www.100daystorealfood.com. This website is a GREAT resource. The author outlines 14 week mini-pledges for becoming clean eaters. This is perfect for me! I need mini step by steps. So today, I took what she had and added my own spin on it. I changed it up to fit what I need and what my family needs at this point. I also took some information from www.thegraciou...

Update

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 01:10:44 EST

Wow! I cannot believe it has been as long as it has since I last updated! I apologize. I have been extremely busy. I am in the last 8 weeks of my Master's program and in the middle of writing my thesis on top of working full time, being a wife and a mom of a 10 month old. However, this has not been an excuse for me to not continue my get healthy plan. No, quite the opposite really. It has been my motivation. I don't have time to drag and be tired all the time. Most nights I end up doing...

Fell Off the Horse!

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:36:20 EST

Yep, I had a bit of a relapse this past week. I tried to go cold turkey off of yeast. That was a HORRIBLE idea. when I did this, I relapsed and began eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted again...including sugar. I was doing so great with my sugar intake. Man, I could fee the difference this week too. Today I am exhausted to the point where I felt like I was getting sick. I am not. Just too much crap in my body this week. So I am taking two steps back and repeating week 2 of ta...

"Feed Me Seymour"

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:48:14 EST

For the month of January, I am focusing on my eating. I am trying to take my goals one at a time and thought it was logical to start with eating because when I eat right I will have the energy to work out. Truthfully, I do like to work out and find the time when I am motivated...well the goal of changing eating habits is to find the motivation. So far so good!

I am on week three of the taming your sweet tooth challenge and making progress and following the steps. This week I h...

For all the mama's out there!

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 14:17:56 EST

I had a baby in April of 2012 and it was the best change of my life. Well, as suspected during my pregnancy I got the "dreaded" stretch marks!!!! I like my stretch marks. They are where my baby lived. They are a symbolism that my baby grew. I loved them while I was pregnant too. They let me know that my baby was growing. I have tons because I started getting them at 15 weeks. Anyways, I saw this today and I LOVED it!!! Enjoy!

Sugar Addiction Results

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:43:26 EST

Now here is my real blog entry about Sugar Addiction Results. So I took the quiz on sugar addiction and the result was that I am a situation sugar addict but I don't quite believe that is true. I think it is more serious than that to be completely honest (and this last week has been a week of being brutally honest with myself). I have a problem and I need to work on it.

My reasons to wanting to tame my sweet tooth are probably like most of you out there. I want to be healthy,...

Just Addiction

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:37:59 EST

Well, it is official! I am a sugar addict! I also realized today that I am a fast food addict. The first step is admitting you have a problem right? Well, I have a problem. A BIG problem. It is no wonder am overweight!!!!!!!!!!! (I think this requires a few more exclamation marks but I will refrain!) These are two addictions that I cannot afford financially or health wise anymore! Anyone watch Mike & Molly? I need OA!!!! Or maybe I need SAA (Sugar Addicts Anonymous) and FFAA (Fast Food ...

Progress Report

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:58:39 EST

I have started the taming your sweet tooth plan and so far so good. Although, this week is only tracking what sugar you eat...MAN I eat WAY too much sugar. I have found my biggest time for eating sugar is when I am bored or low on energy. I am also an incredibly emotional eater (like so many). I am looking for an activity to replace that!!! I think adopting the clean eating diet will help the energy issue if I can eat every 2-3 hours and keep my blood sugar up. I am also paying closer at...

Some Journey's Ending, Others Beginnings

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:28:13 EST

This is why the title of my blog is appropriate to me. I am experiencing new things every day and continually turning pages. The title of this particular post partially comes because I think my breastfeeding journey with my Monkey is coming to an end. There are details and reasons that go into it but I am sure none of you want to hear that :) All it means is that journey is coming to and end and turning the page.

I have also decided that for a plan, I am going to start working to...

The Crash of Sugar~

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:27:38 EST

Yesterday was, as for most people, a day of goodies, sweets, and junk at work. So what did I do? I ate sugar...lots of sugar. And when I got home I was SO tired and today I am SO tired. What have I been doing to myself? Why do I keep doing this? I realized how much sugar contributes to my lack of motivation and mood struggles. It has helped motivate me and helped me realize that I have a problem...I have a sugar addiction. The first step is to admit you have a problem right? Well, I have ...

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:04:24 EST

It is a snowy day here! In fact, I got a snow day and the day off with my Monkey!!! We have spent the day playing, watching the fire, and having a good time. I have a few things that I want to talk about today so bare with me!

First off, I have had some great success this week with my workouts and adding veggies/fruits to every meal. Breakfast this morning was the first one that I haven't accomplished that! Last night, we even added spinach to the enchiladas I made for dinner. ...

Excuses, Excuses!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:03:50 EST

I am the queen of excuses. This morning is a great example. My alarm went off at 6 am, well, I had just gone back to sleep after getting up and feeding monkey at 4:30 am. He decided that he didn't want to go back to sleep. He wanted to play. I also think his teeth are hurting him because they finally look like they are coming in. Regardless the reason, I did not get up. I proceeded to hit the snooze button until 6:35; which means I didn't get my work out in this morning. I was tired...I...

Plan of Attack

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:03:13 EST

Today I have started the couch to 5k program. I always say I am going to work out but get so overwhelmed by what workouts to do; so I decided to make a commitment to the couch to 5k program. Granted, I am completing it on my elliptical because by the time I get home from work it is dark and it is dark when I leave for work so running outside is not an option. I am compromising. I have an ultimate goal of losing about 76 pound total. It is 57 pounds for me to be at the top end of my weigh...

New Beginnings

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:02:38 EST

Well, here it goes! I am beginning my new journey and seeing where the ride will take me. That is the plan anyway, to see this as a journey. First, here is a little background on my life.

I am a new mom! My first child (monkey) will be 8 months old on December 16th and it has been an adjustment but I couldn't love being a mom any more than I do. I am still breastfeeding which presents its own weight loss challenges but Monkey is finally sleeping through the night (at least this...

Long Time

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:02:01 EST

So wow!!! It has been a long time since I have really been on here! Well I am back and continuing on. I am also over at babyfit.com because I am still breastfeeding my new little one but find more support and information here. I know what I need to do with eating and breastfeeding. I have also started another blog and will post some entries here but the link is below.

http://startturningpages.blogspot.com/

Week 2 of couch to 5k training

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:39:37 EST

Well, I finished week two of my training! This week it was running for 60 seconds, walking for 60 seconds for 25 minutes. By today, it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. My breath was not the issue today!!!! it was the soreness in my legs. I worked out yesterday by doing yoga and Pilates...wow sore!!! But it is good. Mike, my husband, and I went out to eat yesterday for the first time in a few weeks. Blech!!! I felt it today...I felt like garbage but it motives me to keep eatin...

Last Week's successes and This weeks goals

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:13:20 EST

So last week's goals went really well! I was successful in working out. I worked out twice on the elliptical for 30 minutes and burned (according to my machine) 450 each time. Then on Friday it was so nice here my husband and I decided to go on a trail walk. It was so nice and felt so good to be out and walking on the trail. We took our dogs and walked for about an hour!!!! I met my workout goals this week and also ate our for only two meals all week. That is a huge improvement for me. ...

This week

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:05 EST

Last week's baby steps went really well. I ate out A LOT less. I am still struggling with the drinking all my water but I know that is a build up too because I have been there before. I am just thinking positive and am going to keep going. So this week I am:
-Keeping up with drinking more water
-keep eating at home (not on a meal plan yet)
-Add working out 2-3 time on the elliptical this week

A week of inspiratioin

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:46:50 EST

This week I am starting to feel better. Friday and yesterday, for the first time in a long time I actually felt happy and motivated to do stuff. I am working towards changing some lifestyle habits before I focus on losing weight. I am here because I believe in the philosophy of the site. I want to be healthy and balanced and with that will come weight loss. So...Last week I focused on drinking more water and I was successful with it! I was also working towards meditating, praying, and b...

Me

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 23:15:52 EST

I used to be an optimist...an eternal, happy optimist. I am not sure when the switch happened. Maybe with the curves and trauma that has happened in my life. Here are some things about me:

-I am married to the most wonderful, supportive husband
- I love musicals
- I am a dancer at heart
- I danced for 15 years
-I am a dreamer
- I love Friends, Gilmore Girls, Grey's Anatomy, and Private Practice. I would love to be as witty and brave/bold as Lorele...

It's Time

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 22:55:30 EST

So it has been almost a year since I posted on the site. It has been a rocky year and I ended up gaining weight instead of losing weight. The important part is I am back on here and wanting to become more involved and active on the site. I need the support right now. Lately, I have been suffering from SEVERE anxiety and depression. To the point where some days I, "just can't do today" and that has never been me. I have a job that I LOVE, finally but the anxiety is overwhelming at times....

The Concert By Unknown

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:23:56 EST

When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that her child was missing. Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused onthe impressive Steinway on stage. To her horror the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano and whispered in the boys ear, "Don't quit... keep play...

So here we are

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 22:27:37 EST

So here I am again, starting over again and still lacking to find the motivation to stick to a diet. I am really struggling. I know this is not motivating and I am far from the only one feeling this way. I am stuggling to find a support system. Yes my husband is supportive of me wanting to eat better but then he suggest burgers at a fast food restaurant for dinner. It is my own fault for not saying no. All my friend just say...you don't need to lose weight when they don't stand in from...

Charles Schultz Philosophy

Sun, 6 Sep 2009 18:21:34 EST

Charles Schultz Philosophy

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.

One Step at a Time

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:06:54 EST

I work your typical Monday thru Friday 8-5 desk job. While I sit at my desk throughout the day I keep track of my water intake. My goal is usually to drink 8 ounces an hour; this way by the time I go home in the evening anything else I drink is extra and my daily quota has already been met. I don’t drink 16 ounces in one hour and none in the next, typically. If I do sometimes it makes me feel sick because that much cold water too fast is too much for my body.

I know this seem...

Week 1: August 30, 2009

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:32:21 EST

Goals for the week:
-Stick to the eating plan
-Follow Step one
-Write in Journal
-Exercise 15 min
-Pack lunch (or come home for lunch in my case)
-Finish organization

Making Pancakes

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:16:23 EST

Six -year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes. He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on the floor. He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands, mixed in most of a cup of milk and added some sugar, leaving a floury trail on the floor which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten. Brandon was covered with flour and getting frustrated. He wanted this ...

This Time

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:15:48 EST

So I have lately been struggling to find motivation. I am going to try and journal or blog, if you will my journey. I will include successes and failures. My goal is going to be to post weekly inspirational things. I have steps and goals, as we all do, that I am reaching toward. Some of them are personally related, weight related or spiratually related. My life is looking as if it may take a new, positive turn. My husband and I are in complete need of that and I am excited to see what God is ...

Rewards

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:30:39 EST

Goal Rewards:

5lbs: A new book (guilt free)

10lbs: An evening/day alone to do whatever I want (again guilt free)

15lbs: 3 new tops or shoes.

20lbs: ipod radio doc

25lbs: massage

30lbs: New clothes

35lbs: TV on DVD series (Grey’s anatomy and Private Practice) Don’t come out until September 15th and it will give me a push for that last 5 lbs.

June 9, 2009

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:29:20 EST

I have been approaching my “healthy eating” all wrong. If I get off track I tend to say oh well I give up for the week, I will start again next week. Well yesterday was not a good day, I fell off track but only for one meal. I found myself thinking this morning, “Well maybe I shouldn’t even bother until after the wedding”. Next week is going to be a tough week for working out and a few days for eating. My anniversary is also that weekend and my husband and I wanted to go out to celebrate th...

Week 2

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:43:04 EST

Getting started is the hardest part. This week I am prepared with more of a plan. I have a reward list that i have started and hopefully that will help. Due to unnecessary meeting that have to happen anyway this week my typical routine will be temporarily interrupted.

So that goal is to work out 6 days a week this week... we will see how it goes because my brother in law's wedding is a week from friday and his bridzilla of a fiance has 8 million things planned that she will sh...

Day 1

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:38:31 EST

So far so good! Today i watched what I ate and worked out. My DH also stated that he wanted chipolte (which we love) for dinner and I told him I had to pass!!!! That is a huge first for me! I am a person who doesn't always recognize my accomplishments but look to where I still need to go, which can be discouraging so...here I am daily blogging or at least a couple times a week.

Motivational Pictures

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:14:30 EST

I for the most part am simple.

Today is the day.

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:06:34 EST

Today i start. I have been exploring the site and gaining ideas and motivations. My goal is to lose 35 lbs by Christmas time. For now I am not actually tracking my lbs weight loss. For the next three weeks I am just going to focus on my water intake, eating right and working out 6 days a week. It is only for three weeks. My husband's brother is getting married in three weeks and I want to look and feel good for the wedding so I think that is a good starting point.

I know all ...