DLG0505's SparkPeople Blog

The 3 P's (and it's not potatoes, peas and popcorn!)

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:56:57 EST

"Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success." ~ Napoleon Hill

I was looking for quotes to hang around the house to motivate me, maybe to share with others here. Something to get me reved up. And I found this quote and really liked it.

Patience - we all want instant gratification and how many times, and how much money have we spent in trying to get that gratification? "If you buy our weight loss pills you'll lose 20 pounds in a...

No Longer Going to be the Fat Aunt

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:33:13 EST

Howdy everyone! It's been ages since I've blogged so I thought I'd give it a shot and ramble a bit.

I've been sitting here reading other blogs, postings, the such and kind of looking back at my progress, or lack there of and devising a plan that I know I can do and commit to. I'm asking all of you as my Spark Buddies to hold me accountable and feel free to kick my rear when I start to slack. I have no reason not to be healthy - I read the things that people have gone through, pe...

My Goals for the Next 8 Weeks

Mon, 3 Jan 2011 14:29:55 EST

I'm not big on blogging. I do them randomly when the mood hits me. But since I challenged the SparkClass I'm leader of to do one I guess I better lead by example 'eh? No, I'm not Canadian but do like the 'eh!

Here's what I WILL accomplish the next 8 weeks:

1) Lose 2 pounds a week and I WILL achieve this by:

A) Eating less fast foods. I won't say I never will cuz I suck at cooking but I will
make a conscious effort to bring foods to w...

B.M.I. Means Big Motivation Item!

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:26:58 EST

As much as I love my SparkTeams and the challenges, every once in a while comes one that makes me cringe.

I've been going along just weighing in and, yes, I've taken my measurements and all that. But not very dang often! So now in my Nebraska team we're doing a monthly challenge and the leader told us we needed to post our weight and our B.M.I.

Well first I had to figure out how to figure out my B.M.I. So found the calculator here on SparkPeople and when the results ...

Pondering My 6 Months on SparkPeople - It's All About Perseverance

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:09:41 EST

Today is my six months Spark-A-Versary. I don't know if that's how they spell it but that's what I'm going with.

I was thinking of how in the six months I have lost about 16 pounds. Is that where I wanted to be no. But it is better than where I was. And not only have I lost the 16 pounds but I've made friends that I would never have gotten to make. The support on this site has been more than I could ever have hoped for!

I was leaving a message on another person's pa...

Letting Go

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:10:49 EST

This is not a blog about weight loss. It's not a blog about exercise or motivation or any of the normal things I expect to find on SparkPeople.

I just got back from Colorado after hearing that my biological dad had a heartattack. We think he had the heart attack in his apartment and collapsed but no one found him for three days. So on top of the heart attack other issues came into play because of the lack of blood to areas of the body. We also found out that over the years they...

Living Life Like a 2 Year Old

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:23:05 EST

Wouldn't it be nice if we lived every day like a toddler does? Waking up each morning with joy and wonderment. Bouncing on the bed with abandonment, waiting for someone to come fetch us. When that someone walks in, arms reaching out for that big hug.

If we lived life like a two year old we would be constantly moving, climbing things just because they are there to climb. We would not be afraid to do things because we don't know things can hurt us or things are bad for us. Every...

3 Things I'm Grateful For on Monday (always a day late!)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:15:33 EST

Monday was a different kind of day for me as I didn't get to sleep as long as I normally do because I had to run to Lincoln, NE to the Heart Hospital as my dad had a 90% blocked carotid artery and had surgery today. When put in a situation such as watching your 87 year old dad look older than he ever had but then seeing him a few hours later and the relief on his face made me realize how much I have to be grateful for.

So my three for today are:

1) That my dad is alive...

Simple Joys

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:12:50 EST

Today was a day off for me. It was such a great day and I didn't even do a whole lot but just felt joy all day.

So I got to thinking - what are the simple joys that I can reflect on when I'm feeling stress and can get back to this happy place I am in today. Overall I'm a happy person but every so often will get a little stress - most of it is from work but I don't like being cranky or non-positive. So I'm making a list of what brings me joy:

**A beautiful sunset
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There is No "Trying" in Weight Loss!

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:19:41 EST

I've always been one on motivational articles. I love to read articles on people overcoming odds to win and at work I have the posters on achievement, goals, etc. One particular article I've read that has stuck with me is not using the word "TRY". If you use try you are setting yourself up for a big NO.

If you tell someone "I'll try to be there", you are basically telling them you won't. If you say you'll "try to have a report done by 3:00 p.m." - it'll be done the next day. T...

Turning Up the Effort

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:43:22 EST

A few years ago I attended a class for work and in the class we were given a book called "212 - The Extra Degree" by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson (www.simpletruths.com). The book starts by talking how water is hot at 211 degrees and by turning up the temperature by one degree water boils which causes steam and steam can power a locomotive.

The book refers to making a commitment to achieving your goals and desires. And by turning up the heat (effort) to whatever you are trying to a...