http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=FLORIDAGHOST FLORIDAGHOST'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=5347700 Today was the day from Hell that I was dreading so much that I was psyched out for a week ahead. It started off as an ER run for my DH. Kidney Stone stuck in the tube that goes from the Kidney to the bladder. For the next three days we did all things medical. Prescriptions by the wheelbarrow at the pharmacy, doctor's offices. All I could think of was I was so glad for Medicare and the medical insurance we picked out. The ER alone was over $10,000.00 and that was for an arm load of liqui... Mon, 6 May 2013 18:07:45 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5344022 I have had a fear for over 20 years and I finally destroyed that fear. Yes, it took me 20 years to beat the fear, but the point is, I beat it and I am proud of myself for having destroyed that fear, which literally disabled me during that time. <BR> <BR> When I say disabled, I mean I could not, literally, could not venture into a dentist office without getting physically sick. I know, because I tried it once. <BR> <BR> So here is my fear. I was terrified of the dental hygienist. Not the... Fri, 3 May 2013 07:15:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5225168 Good morning, World! I'm off to a ripping start. I've already worked my day and I've got my Sparking done for the day, my exercises start shortly and then it's free time all day. I'll probably sleep most of it as I worked the night shift today, but that's alright as I feel good about myself and I'm eatting healthy, staying in my ranges and my DH is helping me all the way. He's trying to lose the weight, too, so, we're both humming right now. Plan on keeping it that way for as long as I c... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:27:22 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5190357 It’s amazing at what summoning your determination up does for you. For one thing, I find my determination accepts NO excuses. When I plan on my daily 1 mile (or better if I can stand it) walk, I go for my daily walk and I don’t count going to the store as my daily walk. The store is just extra daily steps to help me make my basic 5000 daily steps. <BR> <BR> When I plan on doing strength exercises, my determination seems to find a way to remind me that I can go to the gym and use the machi... Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:45:30 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5182102 <em>410</em> <BR> You may know already, but when I woke up on Wednesday, 12.26.12, I had a new goal in mind and I immediately made a plan on how I was going to achieve my goal. <BR> <BR> 1. Better eating, which includes weighing and measuring portions. <BR> 2. Food Tracker, which is my worst area - I don't know why I hate that thing. <BR> 3. Exercise, 1 mile walks and water aerobics/gym machines everyday <BR> 4. If the weather was not right for the outdoor pool, floor aerobics in place o... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:30:16 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5175003 <em>460</em> <BR> I believe in reviewing blessings of the year at Christmas time. It's a bit like having to relay something you are grateful for at the Thanksgiving table. Most people hate being put on the spot and most don't care about others feelings so I am not going to tell you of my blessings, but I can tell you that I am glad I am not a Congressperson because I'd really be hanging my head in humiliation or embarrassment at this point for not doing my job that I would be paid very w... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:52:57 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5035950 Today, as I sit in front of my computer, Sparking, I heard a familiar sound, but it was more insistant this time. I looked out the window and the sun was shining but it was raining - correction, pouring - Cats and Dogs pouring. The sky was blue, but I went to look from a different direction and high above was a small black cloud that had enough moisture collecting and was dumping over the area it was sailing by. "Thanks little guy. We have enough rain and really don't need any more." <BR... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:27:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5022175 The Thunder Storm is gone and I went to the pool this morning, got in 70 minutes of jogging in the pool, then came home and got busy on house work including helping to clean the patio, which meant moving and cleaning furniure. <BR> <BR> I burned a total of 1158 calories and ate 1138 calories. So that ratio was great. <BR> I was withing all my limits and under in some I was aiming at. I stayed under my low carb level and did great on my worst enemy, portion control. I can do this! <em>104<... Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:23:28 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5020739 I usually go to the pool every morning. Since it's that time of year where the T-Storms come in the afternoon, I've been going at 7am to ensure I get my tine in the pool. However, today, it was storming early so I rescheduled my pool time for later. Unfortunately, the T-storm hasn't left and has invited guests to hog the pool all day long. <BR> <BR> Not to be defeated by a stubborn T-Storm, I went to the exercise room in place of the dangerously crowded pool. There was a line outside the... Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:24:51 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4961618 I hate making monthly goals. I don't think they change, but just keep going. But this month is my Sparkversary month and I am trying to keep track of more than one thing so it's write it down in order to keep better track. <BR> <BR> I always want to start with 1. Keep it perfect! <BR> Sure. Who doesn't want that, but it's not going to happen. I'm not perfect. In fact I'm so far from perfect I shouldn't know that word. <BR> <BR> However, I can do this: <BR> 1. Learn how to use the food... Mon, 9 Jul 2012 06:43:16 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4909589 Or Why I Will Never Ever Give Up! <BR> <BR> I love writing stories. It's actually my job. I'm a published author so I write stories for a living. But I'm living proof that never giving up is the greastest thing you can do when trying to make healthy changes in your life. <BR> <BR> Almost 5 years ago, I joined SparkPeople. I had just been diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes 2 and was looking for a calorie counter. I literally tripped over SparkPeople.com and back then, it was nothing like it is... Sun, 3 Jun 2012 06:31:16 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4903848 <link>www.buzzle.com/articles/silicon-diox<BR>ide-in-food.html </link> <BR> <BR> Okay, I will stop flaming out over SILICON DIOXIDE in my food. I first "discovered" SILICON DIOXIDE in my chili powder. Thanks to Chef Meg's recipe for Taco Seasoning Mix, which I rate as a 5 star recipe, and can be found on SparkRecipes.com, a SparkPeople member wrote a comment that if you are going totally salt free, read the chili powder label as commercial chili powder has salt added (Not a direct quote... Wed, 30 May 2012 07:43:36 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4900035 I am so excited! I lost 5 pounds this week. I'm doing a little Snoopy dance. You know the one, where Snoopy's feet are moving so fast they don't look like they are moving, but you know he is. That in itself is good exercise. <BR> <BR> What did I do? I lowered my sodium intake and my fat intake. What a difference! I was doing evrything right except that. So once I figured it out, off I went! <BR> <BR> Did I say I was happy? <em>244</em> I've been basically maintaining for over a ... Sun, 27 May 2012 14:34:02 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4862894 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/4/2/l424552677.jpg"> <BR> <BR> Well, I did it! I made it for seven days without a potato! The worst of it was yesterday, day 7, and I woke up my brain said, "Hey, no potato! I haven't seen one here for the longest time. Did they quite making them?" I said, "Never mind." <BR> <BR> By the end of the day, my brain was getting much louder with the questions, but still not begging for one, just louder at the pointed questions regarding the MIA ... Wed, 2 May 2012 11:12:42 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4859757 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/8/1/l818083126.jpg"> <BR> <BR> Well I have made it through the first five days of my seven day battle. I am more determined than ever to get past them. I haven't had any cravings, I don't really miss them. I am to a point where I actually have to think, potato, and I guess I don't need to think it any more. <BR> <BR> Wendy - My sweetpotatotooth never did work - can't stand the things - so for me, it's harmless, as you said. <BR> <BR> Next: ... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:44:07 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4855951 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/7/0/l709968299.jpg"> <BR> <BR> I've made it through another day without a potato! So my war on the potato is coming along well. I don't know where this is going yet, but I like what I'm seeing so far. I'm even starting to feel like I can do this without no problem. Still hanging back a little, anticipating a sudden stop or curve in the road, but it just feels like maybe the cravings the the root go the same way the cravings for sugar go - aw... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:14:49 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4854358 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/6/7/l673678312.jpg"> <BR> <BR> I made it through day 1 without caving in and eating a potato! <em>104</em> <BR> <BR> Now on to day 2 of 7! If you can dream it and believe it, you can do it! <em>104</em> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:37:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4852833 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/3/2/l324160525.jpg"> <BR> <BR> Confession: I have had this ongoing affair with a potato my entire life. I adore potato and would look for ways to be with potato every single day. At one time, it was my desire to be with potato at every meal in the day. I think I accomplished it once, but both of us being busy, me at a job, potato in a refrigerator, it wasn't going to happen as often as I wanted. <BR> <BR> Challenge: I have to leave potato. ... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:49:11 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4780837 I've been telling you about my strawberry picking and the huge berries. Here's a picture of one, this is not the only one that is this big, it's the one I grabbed to do the shoot. I named it movie star and it was the most flavorful, juicy berry I've had in a long time. We found a farm, Berry Bay Farms in Waumama (pronounced Why Mama) and we go there every Friday or Sunday morning, sometimes both days and pick them at 3 quarts for $1.00. We usually stop at 15 quarts, I pick 8, DH picks 7 and... Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:21:50 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4675394 I guess if I were an advertiser, I sure would NOT add my product, without permission, to someone's food tracker! <BR> <BR> While I always like Welches, I certainly will not buy their product nor pass on any good words about them. I don't know who or why they are allowed to put their product on our food trackers, and while I thought I hadn't been dinged, I found them today, hidden down on the last snack of the day. So I went back through and deleted them all, but COME ON! <BR> <BR> I d... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:06:31 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4579673 My husband and I awoke this morning and, once awake, thanked each other for our hard work to the freedom of this country. My husband served in Viet Nam and I served our country by staying in the US and shipping everything from soup to helicopter blades and submarine periscopes to Viet Nam in support of our troups. They needed the supplies and it was my job, and others that worked with me, to offload trucks and load aircraft. Some of the stuff, I can't talk about, but I can say it was stran... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:31:22 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4560821 Today, I'm stopping long enough to wish all my friends a Happy Halloween! I hope all of you gets lots a Sparkling Points in you Trick-Or-Treat bags and I wish all of you Sparkling success in reaching all your dreams and goals, health, wealth, and happiness! <BR> <BR> Sweet day, my friends! <BR> <BR> Ghost! <em>423</em> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:18:39 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4535116 Did you know that you can get a max of 3 points everyday for liking SparkPeople content on Facebook and/or Twitter? So how come when I click "like" many times everyday (and can find my likes on my Facebook page) I only get one point every day? What is the trick to getting the 3 points? Is anyone else having this difficulty and what are you doing about it, if anything? <BR> <BR> Have a great one. <em>252</em> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:46:59 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4531862 I've already made the statement that "large body, small brain, extinction" doesn't really add up in my mind. I have known people that were skinny bean poles all their lives and were even well educated, but in the end they died with no minds. They didn't know their children or their spouces, so how does this add up. Dr. Amen says that as your body enlarges, due to overeating and lack of exercise, your brain gets smaller and you end up an extinct species. <BR> <BR> He points to brain scan... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:32:36 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4528933 A while back, I joined a new team, well it isn't new any more, but it is fairly small and a happy group. We are the goofiest group of Sparkies. It seemed to start when I got really nutsie on the daily huddle and said something about making coffee and help yourself. The team leader came in after and said the coffee was good, and then other members started referring to the clubhouse coffee. <BR> <BR> I have a vivid imagination - it's almost required when you're an author - and I started ma... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:42:17 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4520294 <em>213</em> <BR> <BR> I have been making several discoveries about myself since joining SP and I think it's very good. The latest discovery is; I've found the little girl inside and she's a spoiled-rotten-whinny-bully and I really don't like her at all. <BR> <BR> All my life I have lived with "girlfriends" living next door that bullied me. My mother was not one of those mothers that protected her cubs. If the neighbor accused me of throwing rocks at her daughter (the worst bully of al... Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:18:39 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4507403 <em>213</em> <em>102</em> <BR> <BR> Have a Sparkling one, all! <em>334</em> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:46:44 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4478322 On 911, there were 343 Fire Fighters that climbed into the twin towers of the WTC to rescue and give aide to those trapped and injured within. They went in without regard to their own lives or safety. They went in with purpose to others - a totally selfless act! They died as heroes along with over 3000 people that were in those towers. <BR> <BR> Yet, today, as we remember the victims of 911, the fire fighters are not invited to the memorial service. The reason given is because there is n... Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:25:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4473996 I wasn't going to do a blog today, but I can't hold back any longer. <BR> <BR> I need help and I'm in need of it desperately. <BR> <BR> I am stuck in maintenance! I have not reached my goals yet. I need to drop another 30 - 35 pounds to reach my goal. I am constantly hungry now, but when I was doing the 1000 calories a day plan, I was never hungry. That, apparently is starvation mode for me so I'm now at 1600 calories a day. I have a hard time getting there sometimes and sometimes I go... Thu, 8 Sep 2011 16:21:33 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4468205 Another summer is done (well officially) and while summer will continue here for the rest of the year, I'll be getting back to my life and reality tomorrow morning. In some ways, I look forward to it, in other ways, I don't but isn't that life? <BR> <BR> So on with life doing one day at a time and learning something new and practicing things I have learned and making things more of a routine so I don't forget them. All in all, a good day ahead! <BR> <BR> Have a sparkling one! <em>104</em>... Mon, 5 Sep 2011 20:45:28 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4466126 <em>213</em> <BR> <BR> Happy Labor Day to all my SparkFriends! <BR> <BR> <em>244</em> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 17:51:56 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4464872 Getting more excited about SparkFlorida Rally coming up in October. Theres a thread on the team page about it. Everyone from SparkFlorida is invited. Of course if you aren't a member of SparkFlorida and you are in the area, please join us. It's a potluck and you'll have to bring your own spoon, plate, drink, Healthy food dish to share with others, chair, sun block, sun glasses, jogging shoes, beach ball, beach blanket, you get the picture. Nothing is supplied, you bring all your own toys... Sat, 3 Sep 2011 21:10:39 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4458440 <em>244</em> <BR> <BR> The Health Department has ok'd our swimming pool and I was back in this morning. Not too bad considering. Apparently the management knew there was a problem over a month ago and someone called the Health Department as it was apparent that nothing was going to get done without a shove. It's amazing what a uniform can do to people! <BR> <BR> Anyway, it was cleanup and put back to gether in perfect operational order and passed in flying colors (you couldn't get any ... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:06:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4457323 Well, our pool was closed on Monday afternoon (got my time in before that) by the health department. Too many problems to list, but essentually, we were ordered to the showers to scrub ourselves. Yuk! <BR> <BR> So, I went for the second time to the showers with shampoo, soap, towels, brushes, and a can of Lysol (for the shower, not me - the Lysol - the rest was for me). I washed my hair and scrubbed down better than a surgeon. I was clean the first time, but I was clean the second time m... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:31:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4449687 I have made a blog in the past that said I was staying away from potatoes! I tried for quite awhile to do that, but then I got a little cocky and told myself they weren't so bad as long as I...Right! Well, I had a tiny baked one last night (1 oz) and was convinced by 12:30 am that they are not so harmless to me. I woke up with lower legs on fire and dripping wet all over and knowing it was the fault of the potato - correction - my fault, but due to the potato. I now know that I cannot eat... Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:55:25 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4435531 Today is one of pain. I suffered through the mowing of the yard around the pool while I was in the pool. I'm allergic to cut grass and the landscaper machine fumes. I was already in the pool when they stormed in without notice and it was way to late to yell my way past them. Then I came home, changed and went for a haircut. It's not perfect, but we are getting closer to what I want. So I'm pretty satisfied with it. <BR> <BR> My head is still pounding from the morning so I'm going to b... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:11:12 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4432843 Ever have a friend that was hurting and hurting so bad that they couldn't tell you what was wrong, but you knew deep inside you could help. You didn't know how, you just knew you could. So you dug deep and you tried to help and you discovered that you did help. Your friend, but yourself, too. <BR> <BR> It's happened to me today and I am feeling better about myself and I realized that I wasn't feeling so good about myself. I can't even put a finger on the reason, but I was feeling down on... Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:31:04 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4427981 Today is one of those days where I'm getting caught up on some things and getting some other well deserved, or needed, things done. I'm doing the weeks meal planning, the laundry, vacuuming, washing tile floors and dusting. Then I'm going to be set for for a week of whatever comes knocking as I'll be able to handle it. <BR> <BR> Have a Sparkling one! <em>213</em> wish there was a smily face pushing a vacuum cleaner. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:47:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4423360 I finally got my whole day tracked for food - that was the only one that was in my way and I really did it. I picked at it until it was the way I wanted and then I ate what I had decided was right - low carb/high protein. I'm not hungry as I ate on time and I have no cravings as I'm not eating sugar - haven't had that stuff for months. <BR> <BR> Yup! I'm kinda proud of myself! And I must blame it on SP because if they hadn't been hanging around waiting for me to be looking for a calorie ... Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:20:12 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4396631 I am a list person. Lists help me get where I am going and to also be dilegent and determined. I can see how much I've done, which gives me encouragement to continue and how much is left, which gives me an idea of how fast I have to work at it, or how hard. It also teaches me to make better deadlines for myself. <BR> <BR> I am also an extremist so I sometimes give myself way too much time, or most often, not enough and then I'm down on myself becuase I can't possibly finish on time. <BR>... Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:04:24 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4392870 Here we are, another day closer to deadline and the elected officials still can't let go of their personal agendas, stupidity, greed, graft, and insain talent at putting the spin on the darkenss to make it look like they are doing something important. I would love to be able to say what I actually feel about them, but I'd probably be prohibited to visit SP ever again, and hauled away to some dark dungeon of the Federal government for saying something obnoxious about our elected officials, ev... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:14:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4387384 I've been watching as little as possible about the Debt ceiling and tax issues lately. I'm tired of being scared of tomorrow. Life is being quite difficult these days for a great majority of us and yet we have elected officials sitting in DC debating over the issues and spending too much time pontificating for the media instead of doing their jobs. I wonder what would happen if all the camers disappeared and all the microphones turned off and all the media "talent" were recalled to do some... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:33:14 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4380085 Today, I woke up knowing it was a new day and I would start all over again. Everyday for me is a new beginning. I've wiped the slate clean and I'm starting all over. You coudl say my SparkStreak chart is just a new beginning every day. <BR> <BR> I like it that way. There's no mistakes or failures on my new slate. Just empty places to write things and work out frustrations and misunderstandings and make new plans. One of these days I will find the plan that actually works for me and so ... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:34:40 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4376353 I belong to a small team called, QOTD! (Question of the day!) It was started, as I understand, by a great lady in my old stomping grounds, of Washington State! She just wanted to get to know more about her friends and started a team where she starts a new thread everyday asking a simple question. Everyone chimes in and gives the answer. We are long past the favorite color, zodiac signs, eye color, hair color and some likes and dislikes, but we are still having fun. I was my usual crazy ... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:20:45 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4375716 Well the doctor's report has arrived and I am doing well, could be better, but not bad for all my frustration. New instructions on meds and diet. Exercise is grand so he has no comment on that - TG! <BR> <BR> So now I eat more and maybe that will help me. Why he didn't listen when I told him what I was doing and what SparkPeople says to do. He wanted me at 30 carbs a meal, or no more than 130 a day. Now he says to balance it. That means I eat more to balance out correctly. Yea! My fr... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:22:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4368261 It started in the pool with Happy Birthday being sung by all in the pool. It sounded horrible, but it didn't matter. Then we came home and I did some housework while he made lunch and snacks later. Now we are off to a restaurant for his celebration dinner. Not sure where we are going, but I've got my mind set for something good and healthy. <BR> <BR> It's a happy day. <em>410</em> <em>409</em> <em>19</em> <em>44</em> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:30:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4357506 It has been four years ago that I started my journey with SparkPeople. It was an immediate adventure and one I don’t just enjoy, I love. <BR> <BR> I had just been diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes 2 and given no other specifics so I was on a quest to find a calorie counter to start a new lifestyle and I was full of apprehensions and fear. Surfing the internet for a calorie counter and all the information on diabetes 2, that I could find, I accidently fell over SparkPeople. <BR> <BR> I had some ... Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:09:12 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4353552 You know how, when you are a kid, your mother does certain things that drive you up the wall? Now I find myself doing something and it dawns on me that my mother used to do that and how irritated I would become. <BR> <BR> My mom had this thing about the kitchen. She was a grand cook, but she was the sloppiest cook West of the Mississippi, well at least the south side of the Green River (as in killer). She would leave every cupboard door open (she was never through with the cupboard even h... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:53:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4348751 I hate breakfast. It's not the time or idea of breakfast, it's the food. I don't like traditional breakfast foods, except Bear Claws, which I haven't had in months, if not years, an occasional waffle (flaxseed and whole wheat are preferred), bacon and eggs are acceptable, but Yawn! There has to be something better! <BR> <BR> This morning, so far, I have had a cup of coffee and 1/2 peach. So I'll go in the kitchen and rummage through the refrigerator, make something for my DH and stand t... Fri, 8 Jul 2011 07:12:39 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4344618 Hi! SparkWheel Golf was my project for turning a consistant, almost irritating negative into a positive. You can find the game on SparkFlorida - The Official Team. It's free! It's Easy! And you can live anywhere in the world, including under the rock next to mine. You don't even have to be a member of SparkFlorida to play. It's in the game section and it's called SparkWheel Golf. <BR> <BR> It starts again on July 9th and then every nine days later a new round starts. We play 18 "holes... Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:16:37 EST