http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=EMTCHICK109 EMTCHICK109's Blog on SparkPeople, home of free diet plans and a healthy living community http://assets2.sparkpeople.com/assets/nav/logo_spark.gif http://www.sparkpeople.com/ http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5326617 Yup...done. So ready for this day to be over. It will be early bedtime for me tonight. No more of this going to be at midnight. 6 hrs is not enough sleep for me. <BR> <BR> I have not had a day off since April 8th. I'm looking forward to have off on the 27th to celebrate my birthday and then 2 days the beginning of May for my trip to New York City. <BR> <BR> I need a break! <BR> <BR> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:17:31 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5316989 Over the past week, I have learned that I need to enjoy life more. I have been dealing emotionally with several things...death of a colleague, an individual I support through my job being on life support in ICU and moved to a long-term care facility. <BR> <BR> It has all made me realize that life is too short not to enjoy it. So I am enjoying my life. I'm learning to slow down and take in the scenery around me. <BR> <BR> So this week, I'm going to enjoy the beautiful weather that Cent... Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:27:44 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5304269 Gyms...fitness centers... <BR> <BR> I'm trying to decide which is better for me. Gym vs Fitness Center. I could join the local gym or join the fitness center close to my work. It is a big decision for me. <BR> <BR> The local gym offers the convience of being right in my hometown. At the gym, I could do cardio, strength training and the occassional class. <BR> <BR> The fitness center is close to my work. I go could before work or right after work. It offers aqauatics, cardio, stren... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:28:26 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5303344 On Tuesday afternoon, I had my weigh in at PT with my weight loss specialist. I did lose 1.2 lbs. Down 4.6 lbs in 2 weeks. I was okay with number but I know that I can do 2 lbs. <BR> <BR> Yesterday, I said my final goodbye to a dear friend and fellow EMT. There were sad but happy moments yesterday. It was a beautiful service and the amount of people that came out was amazing. <BR> <BR> My food choices were not the greatest over the weekend but have improve greatly since then. I'... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:37:18 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5299547 So back on March 7, I wrote a blog about why do I do this to myself. Thank you everyone for your encouraging words. <BR> <BR> Well now I'm on a new journey. Since 2001, I have had 3 knee surgeries--2001, 2006 and 2010. In 2010 I was told that I have little to no cartilage left in my knee. But I had no restrictions. I continued doing what I had been doing. <BR> <BR> June 2012--I decided to begin a couch to 5k program. I successfully ran a 5k race in September. I was doing great. I... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:19:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5277119 I do really well for so long and then I sabotage myself. I stop caring about what I eat; I stop exercising; I just stop caring. <BR> <BR> Then I wonder why my clothes that were loose feel tight again. Duh, you did this to yourself. I have been in this I don't care mood since the middle of January. I just stopped caring. I ate whatever I wanted and not in moderation. I just didn't care. <BR> <BR> Well I stepped on the scale this morning just to see how much damage I had done to mys... Thu, 7 Mar 2013 09:01:46 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5205619 It is a brand new week. A new week to eat health and exercise. Another new week to a new you. <BR> <BR> These are the reminders that I tell myself each week. I did my grocery shopping yesterday. Since it is only me, I only do big grocery shopping once every 2 months. I pick up things that I need each week. I now have a stocked freezer again. I have fruits and veggies to eat. Stuff to pack for lunches. I'm ready to go! <BR> <BR> Look at a each week, each day as a new start. If... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:20:25 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5201787 Woo Hoo! I've lost another 1.5 lbs. for a total of 3 lbs in 2 weeks. That is one step closer to my first goal. Go me! <BR> <BR> When I first restarted this overall journey in June, I was 221 lbs. My heaviest weight ever. I lost 15 lbs by October when I was running 3-4 times a week. Then I stopped running. I stopped this journey for 3 months. I gained 5 lbs. My clothes were starting to get tight again. I wasn't happy. I couldn't believe I let myself do this again. <BR> <B... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:53:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5198612 Who knew such a little device would make a difference in my life. I have only had my zip for 2 weeks. I wear it every day on my bra. It is the easiest place for me and I'm not afraid that I will lose it there. I don't wear it to sleep but as strange as it may sound, I remember to quickly put it on when I get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom or shut off snooze in the morning. <BR> <BR> This little device has earned me 250 fitness minutes and 500 fitness minutes. I did... Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:03:46 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5190135 Sometimes we all need a remind of why were are doing this? Doing what you may ask? This journey of weight loss. <BR> <BR> I call it a journey because that it is what it is, an adventure of sorts. I know that I am on this journey to become healthy and fit. Some of us are on this journey for a different reason. <BR> We need to remember that we are in this together and we are not alone. <BR> <BR> Weight loss is never easy. For some, it is a total lifestyle change; for others, return... Fri, 4 Jan 2013 13:58:31 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5186378 After much thought, I decided to purchase a Fitbit Zip. I received it almost a week ago (Friday will be a week). I have worn it every day since I got it. I absolutely love the feedback that I am given from it. <BR> <BR> I am finding myself getting up to do more things which in turn equals more steps/calories burnt. I have been inactive for 3 months. <BR> <BR> On New Year's Eve, I had a party for 1. I decided that I really didn't feel like going out when I got home. So I stayed hom... Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:38:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5172947 Tis the season...so many good foods to eat, parties to attend, late nights, little to no exercise. Oh the holidays are upon us. <BR> <BR> As I remind myself...eat in moderation, watch portions size and have no regrets. If you eat more than you should, remember tomorrow is another day. <BR> <BR> I'll be kicking my self in the butt after the holidays and really getting myself back on track but for now. I'm enjoying the holidays. <BR> <BR> I wish each of you a Merry CHRISTmas and a ... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:49:51 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5165310 Yesterday I went to the doctor for my annual physical. It was an okay visit other than my thyroid level and cholesterol is high. <BR> <BR> So I had to have an ultrasound on my thyroid yesterday. I'll know the results tomorrow or Monday. As for my cholesterol, I'm now following a low cholesterol diet (guideline). I'll go back in 6 months for a check up. <BR> <BR> So I'm back on tracking my food, watching what I eat and will getting back on track with my exercise program. <BR> ... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:18:50 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5112181 I kinda took a break from everything over the past few weeks. No running, no tracking, no sparkpeople...nothing. <BR> <BR> I had a lot going on over the past few weeks. I know no excuses. Life just happened. First I got sick while trying to pack up my apartment to move. Then I moved (which I got a great workout moving), then work happened. I just haven't been able to get back in the swing of things. <BR> <BR> I'm trying... <BR> <BR> I'm happy to say that I only gained back 2 lb... Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:05:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5087985 I'm finally moving! No more fire whistle interrupting my sleep in the middle of the night! New places to run...I'm so excited. <BR> <BR> Tonight is the last night in my current apartment. Tomorrow night I'll be sleeping in the new apartment with minimal furniture. Sunday is the big furniture move. Tuesday and Thursday night, I moved a LOT of boxes to the new apartment. Thank God for my family. Tuesday night my mom helped me take boxes out. Thursday night my sister, nieces and nephe... Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:04:12 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5067894 Yesterday, I just wasn't feeling it. I did everything I normally do. I got up and ran 1.26 miles in 19 minutes. Packed a healthy lunch. Attempted to eat it. I just wasn't feeling it. I ate a decent supper. For once, didn't need an evening snack. Stayed within calorie range. <BR> <BR> Today is a better day. I'm feeling good about my journey. I have no cravings of potato chips and ice cream. I ate a good breakfast, and had a decent lunch. I lifted weights for 40 minutes this mor... Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:06:59 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5066466 I'm just not feeling it today. This whole diet/weight loss journey that I'm on. I just want to sit down with a big bag of potato chips and a huge bowl of ice cream. I'm not going to but that is what I'm feeling. <BR> <BR> I'm going to continue following my plan. I know that this feeling will pass. It could be the change in weather; it could be the fact that I will be saying good-bye to a family friend and neighbor tonight; it could just be the day. I'm not sure. So I'm going to sit ... Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:53:58 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5057656 "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." ~Eleanor Roosevelt <BR> <BR> I love quotes from Eleanor Roosevelt! <BR> <BR> Happy Thursday! Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:17:45 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5056058 Really? Yes, really! I decided yesterday that I'm going to go to Homecoming weekend at LHU for the first time since I graduated 10 years ago. You are probably thinking...no big deal, right? <BR> <BR> Well, I'm going to run the Homecoming 5K race that morning. <em>244</em> <em>364</em> The race is October 20th. <BR> <BR> I had decided that I wasn't going to run a 5K after a Friday night football game. I'm the athletic trainer for our school. I stand pretty much the enti... Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:01:49 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5054344 11 years ago on a clear sunny day like today, our country became the center of a terrorist attack. Almost 3,000 people lost their lives that day including 343 firefighters, EMT/Paramedics and Police Officers. <BR> <BR> As an EMT, this day greatly affects me. There is a brotherhood/sisterhood among Emergency Services that I can't even describe. <BR> <BR> I was a senior in college at Lock Haven University 11 years ago. I worked part-time as an EMT and I was part of our task force. I w... Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:03:11 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5051438 After yesterday's race...I NEEDED my rest day. Normally, I do something every day of the week. But not today. I just rested. I'm sore but it is a good sore. <BR> <BR> Tomorrow it is back to my normal routine. <BR> <BR> Here is my last place finish... <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/2/2/l223792810.jpg"> <BR> <BR> <BR> Have a good week everyone! Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:05:19 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5050193 I ran my 1st 5K this morning. I was nervous and excited. My parents and brother came to cheer me on. <BR> <BR> I finished in 44:51. I was the last runner to finish. I'm proud of myself. <BR> <BR> Now onto the next race...November 4. <BR> <BR> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:35:23 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5048502 Well it is finally here. 11 weeks of training. Tomorrow I'll run my 1st 5K. I'm excited, nervous and alittle worried. The weather forecast is to be cooler with the chance of thunderstorms. <BR> <BR> I'm ready for this 5K. I'll going to look at it as another training day. I'll make sure that I have someone take pictures for me to share with everyone. <BR> <BR> TGIF! <em>364</em> <em>312</em> Fri, 7 Sep 2012 12:25:02 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5045253 I love quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt. She was an inspiring woman. In my daily inspiration email was this quote by her. <BR> <BR> "You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give." <BR> <BR> I felt the need to share this quote. I hope it helps someone who is struggling today with their weight loss journey. <BR> <BR> Meet each challenge/obstacle that stands in your way today with courage and give it ... Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:27:24 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5043677 Well it is finally here....I will run my first 5K on Saturday. All my hard work over the past 12 weeks is going to show on Saturday. <BR> <BR> I'm excited, nervous, worried. I know that I will be fine but I'm still all of things emotions. My family will be there to cheer me on. As of right now, my cousins and I are running. My brother hasn't decided yet. <BR> <BR> It is to be humid all week in Central PA. I'm not to overly concern yet about the humidity considering yesterday, I r... Tue, 4 Sep 2012 09:35:47 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5037505 That's what time I get to go home....no wait. I have a home visit to do before I can go home. 4 o'clock is when I get to leave the office. I'm feeling tired and cranky right about now. <BR> <BR> My sleep has been interrupted again the past 2 nights by the crazy loud fire siren. Yesterday, I went right back to sleep. This morning, it went off a 1/2 hr before I had to get up. There was no going back to sleep. <BR> <BR> I get up early 6 days a week to exercise. I really need my sleep... Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:11:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5034742 Can you tell I'm either getting really nervous or really excited about my 5K race on September 8? I'm a little of both. I'm nervous that I haven't run 3 miles yet. I've done 2.90 but I haven't reached 3 miles yet. I know that I will be fine. I'm excited that I am going to be running this race. <BR> <BR> I've receive so much encouragement from my family and friends. I was just told by someone on Sunday at Church that I'm looking good, healthy and happy. It made me feel good. Then to... Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:58:16 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5029426 Yup, I have a case of the afternoon blahs. I really don't feel like doing anymore work. It is so nice outside. I walked to the grocery store near my work to get my lunch today. It is nice and sunny. <BR> <BR> I would rather be sitting outside with a book in my hand reading then sitting inside doing more work. Trust me I have work to be doing...I'm procrastinating. I'll get it done...just not this afternoon. <BR> <BR> I'm hoping that these blahs go away. I have things to do this w... Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:05:33 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5027904 For the next 11 weeks, I will be alittle bit crazier, stressed and sleep-deprived. Why? Because tonight starts, high school sports season for me. I work part-time as the trainer for my school. I will be covering 21 games this season (if not more). I'll be on the sideline of every football game, and most field hockey games. I'll take care of injuries, give words of encouragement and become the team mom. <BR> <BR> I love what I do. I'm all excited at the beginning of the season an... Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:45:04 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5026093 This week is the county fair. A week long event....A very long week. Last night was the first night. I was there for 9 hours. <BR> <BR> It started off with watching my niece and nephews launch their rockets from 4-H. The nephews' rockets went up with out a hitch. My niece's rocket was a 3 stage rocket. Stage 1 blew up in the air. She thought it was awesome. <BR> <BR> After the rocket launch, we went to look at the animals. Let me rephrase that...the kids and my sister looke... Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:44:18 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5023644 I have 3 weeks to finish training for my 1st 5K race. As the date approaches, I'm getting nervous and excited. I know that I can do it. I've proven that fact to myself, family and friends. One of my friends who is a runner is impressed by me. She is proud of what I am doing. See...I've had knee surgery 3 times on my left knee. She is impressed just by the fact that I am running even after all I have been through with my knee. <BR> <BR> I'm almost up to the the 3.1 miles needed for a ... Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:14:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5021896 I spent Friday and Saturday in Washington DC. An easy 3 hr drive from my home. My mom, myself, several ladies from our church and friends attended the Women of Faith conference at the Verizon Center. <BR> <BR> Women of Faith is a 1 1/2 day conference for women. It features speakers, musicians, praise and worship. I had attended years ago and was unable to attend again until this weekend. <BR> <BR> I had the best time. I laughed, cried, sang, listened and was touched by the stories. ... Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:04:23 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5018731 I had the day off today. Plus I have off tomorrow. Today was a crazy busy day. <BR> <BR> I started my day lifting weights. I only did half my workout. My helper (coach) had leave on an ambulance call. (See earlier blog about my weight lifting.) I'm going tomorrow to get in a full workout. <BR> <BR> I'm a 4-H leader. I lead the First Aid project. I needed to help my only 4-Her finish her project before fair next week. We needed to do her field trip. So off to the ambulance buildi... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:32:46 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5016673 That's how I feel today. I didn't want to get up this morning. I just wanted to sleep. Pesky alarm kept going off. Normally I'm up at 5:30 and out the door running by 6. Didn't happen this morning. <BR> <BR> I had no desire to go running this morning which is odd for me. It didn't help that at 5:45 the humidity was 100%. Yup...not good running weather for the asthmatic runner. So I didn't go. <BR> <BR> Now I feeling blah...the weather is rainy right now. It makes me want to cur... Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:04:05 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5014869 This morning, I started to strength train. I felt that I needed to add different cross training to my program. I was tiring of Wii Fit and wanted something different. Boy did I get different! <BR> <BR> There is a set of free weights at the ambulance building where I volunteer at. One of our paid employees lifts weights on a regular basis. I asked him last week if he would go through a weight lifting program with me. I told him 2 days a week for 30 minutes. He readily agreed to help ... Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:02:07 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5012121 I have 4 nieces and nephews---2 of each ranging from age 15 to 8. They are very active children. <BR> <BR> Last night, I was at my sister's house celebrating my oldest nephew's 11th birthday. I was joking around with my 8 year old nephew. He took off for outside. Well needless to say, I took off after him. Just a few short weeks ago, I wouldn't have been able to run after him. We ended up playing tag in the yard for 20 minutes. My zig and zag aren't what they used to be but we had fu... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:15:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5010982 I had so wanted to run 2.5 miles this morning. I ran 2.43 miles. .7 of mile shy of 2.5 miles. So close. <BR> <BR> I still have a few weeks left to train for my 5K race. I know that I will make 2.5 miles sometime this week. I'm not worried. I know that I will make it to 3.1 miles before my race. I'll be ready for it. <BR> <BR> I was just so close this morning. On a positive note, normally I have to walk for a short distance after running up a hill...well not this morning. I kept ... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:48:56 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5008183 I've never been one to sit still for long unless I have a book in my hands. Then I can sit still for hours and read which I have done. <BR> <BR> Since starting to exercise regularly 7 weeks ago, I can't seem to sit still. Yesterday, I had all intentions of just doing some Wii Fit exercises and that was it. I did 20 minutes worth of Wii Fit, ate supper and then decided to go for a walk. <BR> <BR> So off I went on a walk. Just a slow paced walk. It felt good. My leg/foot/ankle didn'... Thu, 9 Aug 2012 11:57:02 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5006254 Last night, I had dinner with my parents. A typical weekly thing. After dinner, I went to the local state park to run. Instead of running along the lake like I planned...I decided to run on the trails, climb the stairs to the top of the dam breast, run the road and back on the trail. I did great until the stairs. I had to stop twice climbing the stairs (they are very steep). I walked some to catch my breath then started running. I was fine until I went back onto the trail. By now, the... Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:37:30 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5001953 I had an intentions of running a 5K yesterday morning. It would have been my first one. I even posted a blog about it. Got some encouragement. Thank you to those who encouraged me. <BR> <BR> Then Mother Nature had to go and crank up the humidity. 97-100% humidity in Central PA. Not good for someone with asthma. My lungs wouldn't have been able to handle it. <BR> <BR> So I didn't go. My family and I both felt that it would be a good thing if I didn't run it. The way my asthma ha... Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:51:26 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4999491 I am going to attempt a 5K tomorrow. It is early than planned but I'm going to try it. Wish me luck! Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:00:08 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4999321 For the past week, my sleep has been interrupted numerous times. I currently live directly in front of my town's firehouse. Not a big deal except when the fire whistle (siren) goes off at 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in the morning and goes off not 1 time but 5 times. <BR> <BR> Now with that being said, I've been an EMT for 12 years. I've had my sleep interrupted numerous times over the years. I've gotten up in the middle of the night, went on a call and returned to bed 3 hrs later. Plus I grew... Fri, 3 Aug 2012 10:07:27 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4998027 6 weeks ago, I started a couch to 5K program and restarted my weight loss journey. I can't believe that it has been 6 weeks already. I have 2 1/2 weeks left in my couch to 5K program. I'm still going to be training because the 5K I am running isn't until September 8. I should be ready to go by then. <BR> <BR> In 6 weeks, I lost 10 lbs and started toning my body. I'm feeling much better than I was. I don't get winded climbing the stairs to my apartment or to my office on the 3rd flo... Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:11:16 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4996062 Today was not a good day running. The humidity and I had issues today. I ended up walking 3 times during my 30 minute run. I still did 2 miles. I had to use my rescue inhaler. This is the first time in 6 weeks that I have had to use my inhaler during a run. I'll try again on Saturday. <BR> <BR> On a positive note, I hit my 10 lb. goal this morning. <BR> <BR> <em>248</em> <BR> <BR> Happy August! Wed, 1 Aug 2012 09:55:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4993018 I keep gaining and losing the same 1 lb. I just can't seem to get past it. Nothing has changed. I'm eating my calories...trying to keep the sodium at a minimum also. I'm still training for my 5K in September so I'm exercising 3-5 days a week. I'm drinking my water and limiting other beverages. <BR> <BR> Maybe I just need to change up my food for a week and see what happens. I tend to eat the almost the same thing for lunch every day. Maybe I need a change. I don't know. <BR> <BR>... Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:41:28 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4989414 I'm so close to my 1st goal of losing 10 lbs. I'm 1 lb away and it feels it is going to take forever to lose this last pound. I know that it is not but it feels like it is. <BR> <BR> I'll just keep exercising and tracking my food. I know that it will come off. Then on to the next 10 lb goal. <BR> <BR> Happy Friday! <em>259</em> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:29:13 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4986336 When I began the Rookie running program, couch to 5K program or however you want to look at it, I dreaded that first night of running. I hadn't run like that in 12 years. I was sore and exhausted until my brother and I finished. <BR> <BR> That was 4 weeks ago...Monday, I began week 5 of training. I totally ditched the entire program and just ran. Yesterday, all I did was the stairs at home and work. Today, I ran 2.17 miles. I had to walk twice during those miles. This morning, I al... Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:43:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4984873 Just over a week ago, I lost my grandma. It was one of the hardest weeks of my life. <BR> <BR> In the past, I would let my emotions control what I would eat. I would eat everything in sight...potato chips, candy bars, ice cream, etc. "Comfort" foods per say. <BR> <BR> This time was different. I didn't turn to "comfort" foods. I continued to eat healthy and exercise. I like to think that I didn't want to mess up my training for the 5K. It was almost like I knew that if I ate my "... Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:00:27 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4979136 A picture is worth a thousands words... Memorial Day weekend my grandma wanted pictures of all of us. Of course we all agreed to the pictures. These would be the last family pictures taken with Grandma at her house. Those pictures are what made me restart my weight loss. <BR> <BR> I decided this time I was going to focus on small goals instead of a focusing on a large weight loss goal. I'm focusing on 10 pounds at a time. Right now, I'm 2.5 pounds from that goal. I'm so excited to re... Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:37:13 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4972832 Friday the 13th..what could go wrong? My cousin posted this question on facebook. I replied everything. Just as she posted that, her dad, my mom and other family members got the call that Grandma had passed away. <BR> <BR> My Grandma was 92 years old and an amazing loving woman. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. <BR> <BR> I have a picture on my page of my Grandma with her grandchildren. That picture was taken Memorial Day weekend this year. That is the ... Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:23:08 EST