http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=GRACIE4ONE GRACIE4ONE'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=5322351 Sparkpeople can make you give up on writing a blog. Once again, it ate my blog so this is all I write tonight! <em>18</em> <em>234</em> <em>39</em> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:20:42 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5310754 Hello my wonderful Speeps! <BR> <BR> Great news, I am writing a book on the friendships of women and I would like to include real-life stories, from real-life women like you, of your experiences with your girlfriends. If you would like to be included in the book, please submit a one-page (or a couple of paragraphs) of how your Best Friend For Life supports you, how you both met and became friends and also, if you would share a brief story of a special event or time between the two of you,... Wed, 3 Apr 2013 22:27:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5282927 Keeping you all updated, last Wednesday I wasn't feeling very well so I sat down to watch a bit of tv. For those of you who keep up with me, you already know that I started to have heart problems last April (2012). While watching tele, I was very tired but had that feeling that I better not go to sleep (you know, lest I not wake up). Family was gone so I jumped in my car (with spoiled dog in tow) <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/3/7/l377696210.jpg"> and headed off to the ER ... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:57:08 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5271304 Ok, so by now all of you know that KTTAYLOR and I are not just SP buddies, we're FRIENDS! I'm talking, on the phone constantly talking and texting, sharing special moments, crying tears of joy and sadness...kind of friends. <BR> <BR> Well anyway, the morning started with me sending her a text simply asking "have you had breakfast yet?". Fifty years later, she responds with "I'm at church. Don't do breakfast on Sundays." Now the first thought that comes to my mind is not "why don't you ... Sun, 3 Mar 2013 15:19:53 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5265350 KTTAYLOR21 and I have embarked on a new journey as of the 15th of this month. We are a part of a $10,000 weight loss challenge (nothing like winning money to get your rump up and REALLY going, right?). We are part of a 5-person team, and let me tell you, it's journeys like these that really propel me to do the best that I can do and to give something my all. Here, on this team, we are not an island of one, but a tribe of 5, and for one to win, we ALL must push forward, do the usually unthi... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:49:19 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5235063 So today we buried my DH's 73 yr old father. He smoked his entire life and that finally caught up with him. DH is doing as well as can be expected, but of course, will have to go THROUGH, as we all must at some points and times in our lives. <BR> <BR> While lying in bed, I showed DH another SP member's page and her inspirational before and after photos of her 70 lb weight loss. DH then said ......"I want to do this thing with you...if it's your passion, I want it to be mine also." So, to... Sat, 2 Feb 2013 23:03:06 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5232922 Ok, so this morning I turn on my computer and the first story to jump out at me is this: BURGER KING ADMITS THAT BURGERS HAVE BEEN TAINTED WITH HORSEMEAT! So the story goes on to say that this all occurred in the UK and Ireland (well, that doesn't make me feel much better since my baby studied abroad in Ireland last summer and I specifically told her to run to BK!). Bad, bad Mommie! <BR> <BR> Every day we hear, we see reports of some things not right with the food that we're eating away f... Fri, 1 Feb 2013 09:33:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5221625 As some of you may have noticed, I recently changed my ticker on my page to reflect my fitness minutes. I have COMMITTED to 1800 minutes per month, that's a measly hour a day, but as it appears now, I am 1200 minutes short, with only 7 days left in this month. Did anyone notice that i said i was COMMITTED? Ok, watch me as i REACH MY GOAL by the 31st of this month. Now here's the kicker...... to reach my goal, I need all of you cheering me on. SO SP, REALLY, HOW MUCH SUPPORT DO I HAVE HERE?... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:35:18 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5199764 When I wasn't smart enough to do any better, I put awful, deadly, disease-causing food into my body, and how it made me feel, there are no words. I remember going to the market (WalMart, of course) and filling my basket with beautiful, colored bags, boxes, plastics and cans. Well, you all know what those contained right? Yep... Cheetos, Froot Loops, Hawaiian Fruit Punch (the really, really RED kind) and my all-time favorite (wait on it, wait on it....) Coke! But, that was two years ago, a... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:27:39 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5149785 Ever since I reached my goal weight, I've been getting numerous email requests asking me for my secrets. I'm sorry to disappoint by saying that I HAVE NO SECRETS! Everything I've done and am continuing to do, are things that have been done before me, many times over, by the masses. But I do know why these requests are coming in. I myself would visit a SparkPage of another member, see their awesome results, or even just their ticker on GOAL WEIGHT REACHED, and I'd find myself asking the sa... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:21:44 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5132195 Hello all! Right now it is 12:27 a.m. and although I should be sleeping (getting my rest), I wanted to spend a minute here detailing my new plans. Remember my Just For Today series that I started a while back? Well, for the next 50 days I want to see how much I can accomplish just by PICKING UP THE PACE! That means ramping up the intensity of my workouts, pushing myself through my many cravings, and simply doing all that I need to do to get, and stay on track in this race. And I know how... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:41:41 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5071465 Hey guys, I know I haven't blogged since July and have had so many other things going on that barely logging on when I do, is all that I can do. <BR> <BR> There are lots of changes going on in my world right now, I won't label them as good or bad because without change, we don't grow. Positive experiences make us happy and propels us forward, and the negative ones (hopefully), teaches us lessons. I turned a year older this year, as we all do every year (unless we've headed down that other... Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:50:37 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4986426 It's hard for me to believe that I haven't blogged since April. We all know how much I love to talk (and type...lol). But, as I mentioned before, I'm not a random blogger. I have to have something of SUBSTANCE to share. That being said, I have reached my weight-loss goal and am now looking towards a new one. I am not one for changing my ticker every time I see a new number on the scale. I wait for weeks and weeks and weeks, to ensure that I am truly "there" before I post the news. So, i... Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:42:18 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4828186 I read a short story today from one of my favorite series (DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF), and it was a call for REAL-NESS!!! <BR> <BR> The story begins by explaining what CHANNEL ONE communication is: " it focuses on things like what kind of <em>433</em> you drive, what kind of <em>436</em> you live in, how much money you make, or even what someone looks like". It's not bad or wrong to communicate on Channel One. We all do it, and sometimes, it's absolutely appropriate (this is what t... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:35:25 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4810535 You know, lately, when I open my eyes from a long night's slumber, I just lie in bed, enjoying the quiet, the peace, the solitude of ME being awake (at 5:30 a.m.) ALONE. A few weeks ago, while enjoying my TIME in bed, I decided that instead of just lying there, waiting for my eyes to adjust to the dark, I would be productive. So, there was born MY WORD FOR THE DAY. <BR> <BR> I'm a true believer in what we think and speak, we will create. So the purpose of me having a WORD FOR THE DAY, ... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:24:41 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4805723 Yes, here I am again, pulling dang weeds! (whew, this gets tiresome, but it's always good to do). A girlfriend of mine sent a text message the other day that read... "I am beginning to recognize that I have weeds, too. Not the same variety as you, but weeds just the same". Of course this intrigued me, so I called and asked her "what other weeds are there, if they're not the same variety as mine?".....(remember, mine are of the JEALOUS nature). She went on to explain that SHE was her weed... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:27:02 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4675213 Hey guys, and HAPPY 2012!!! i know it seems that I've been MIA for a little bit, but because of the holidays, I was just so extremely busy, as I'm sure you all were, too. Now that 2011 is behind us, and 2012 looms before us BEAUTIFULLY....it's time to kick up our heels and git' goin'! <BR> <BR> I started this journey over two years ago and let me tell you, it's been GRAND! A grand roller coaster ride...sometimes I'm up and sometimes I'm down. But along the way, with all the new knowled... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:27:53 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4608010 Ho Ho Ho, Merry "25 Healthy Days of Christmas" to you all! Today is December 1 and I have decided that I want to challenge myself to my very own (self-titled) challenge....I am going to have 25 Healthy Days of Christmas! I am soooooo very excited, too! <em>446</em> . <BR> <BR> I started the morning off wonderfully with my usual (and I'm proud to say) Oatmeal w/sunflower seeds, snack #1 was good and healthy, and although lunch was a cup of Corn Flakes Cereal w/milk, I felt good about the ... Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:04:42 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4583726 I know I haven't blogged in a while (since September to be exact), but as I was sitting here, flipping thru some of my Sparkfriends pages, proud of those that were brave enough to bare their tummy's in a two-piece bikini, a thought popped in my head: "what would happen if I put on a bikini today?" Well, since I'm not where I used to be, but still not quite where I wanna be, I came to this... <BR> <BR> 1) If I put on a bikini today I would look great in it... <BR> <BR> 2) If I put on a... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:20:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4499550 Hello everyone! <BR> <BR> This will be short and sweet. I am still here! Just been so busy living, and I'm sure all of you can relate, right? <BR> <BR> Just an update on what's going on as I'm not able to blog consistently now. The main reason: I have moved my office UPSTAIRS so that I am forced to climb the stairs daily to get to it (always looking for ways to get more steps in and more exercise.....yayyyyyy me!). And on top of my already busy, 12-yr old DD has started playing Volleyba... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:00:35 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4420717 Well guys, if you've noticed the NEW pics on my page, then you've noticed the POSITIVE changes that my body has gone thru. I know I've said this before, but I finally really got it! This clean eating life, is mine forever more! And I've no regrets, I'm loving it and I'm not looking back. <BR> <BR> I have also put in the time to do major research on the foods that governed my life (and my waistline) for too many years. You know the foods I'm speaking of ( <em>487</em> <em>44</em> <em>... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:46:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4397525 .....meeeeeeee! Hey guys, i am 47 days into my JFT Journey and boy, what an eye-opener it's been! I have had some serious dips (lows) and some major swings (highs), but i've kept it moving forward and am wiser because of ALL of it. "GOD, GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE; THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE." During this particular trod on this journey, he gave it all to me. I have learned so much in the past 47 days, it'... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:33:38 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4382861 Ok, I am 8 days away from my mini-goal day (August 1) and in my mind, I AM STILL FAT! (pardon me, I saw that quote on BlindBatty's page and fell in love with it....lol). Yes, still fat and since exercise is NOT my problem (I mean, i'm still getting that done with very, very EXTREME fatigue in my world right now), I need to keep it real and keep it clean in my kitchen. So, that's what I'm doing. <BR> <BR> The pics on my page were posted last August, and last October, so I will have NEW p... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:54:00 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4381724 Yes I did. I'm not proud of the fact that I ate that big ole, slimy burger, but I'm also not beating myself up about it. I thought I was done with my exercise for the day, but CHOOSING to have that "dirty" food, has just proven me wrong. Will be jumping into some serious cardio as soon as I get off of here. How about that? No way, Jose. Gracie will not be going to bed tonight with that junk still in her tummy. She's gonna burn it off! <BR> <BR> Although now, this is a little easier fo... Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:12:00 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4379989 Hey guys and gals!!! I'm on Day 38 of my Just For Today Journey, and let me tell you, this time around....AIN'T NO STOPPING ME! I am doing this!! And so happy that I decided to do it, and do it BIG!!! <BR> <BR> Let me start it all off by saying.....I'M...SIMPLY...AMAZING! I'm over here amazing myself! To think, that all these years I've been sitting on my tush doing all the WRONG stuff. In my vanity, (because believe it or not, that's all it was about for me), I thought as long as I ... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:38:57 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4359264 ...Well, starting today, I am! <em>224</em> . Life has been extra busy while dealing with DH's toe situation, but hopefully, it will all be back to normal really soon. The surgery was on Monday (hence why i've been missing) and it went very well. Of course he was a good patient. He's not at all like me (remember CHINESE ERIC in the emergency room?....LOL). Anyway, he's home resting comfortably (he still has to feed the dogs and take out the trash, but I'm not forcing him to go and feed... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:43:39 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4352802 Hi guys/gals! It's another beautiful Sunday where I am and I'm so grateful for it! (Me, Showcasing my new ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE!). <BR> <BR> Been really busy lately with the DH toe situation and trying to maintain in the midst of all this crazy. But I'm here! AND, doing pretty well, I might add. Wanted to let you all know that DH's surgery is this week (early this week), and they will be amputating the rest of the toe <em>40</em> . That's my shock face, ok, because he is just fine... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:25:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4347061 ......because I'm about to work ya hard! GM, Sparkers! It's a beautiful day here today and I'm ever so grateful to be a part of it! Thank you, Lord! As my status is instructing us all to do, I personally woke up this morning with a SUPERIOR SENSE OF AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE. I am thankful for so much.......my beautiful daughters who are both healthy and of sound mind, my wonderful DH (even with his toe problems), our pets (even the horse that stepped on DH's toe.....i'm grateful for her,... Thu, 7 Jul 2011 12:09:09 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4346123 OMG! I know, it's been 5 days since my last blog and I know you all have been wondering what I've been up to. Well, gonna keep this short and sweet. <BR> <BR> You're all aware of DH's toe situation, so that's mainly what I've been dealing with. They are going to have to amputate the rest of the toe, so that surgery will be taking place next week. (fyi: I just might be MIA for a few days once again). But, he's ok, and amazingly, so am I! Yes, in spite of all this craziness, I'm on tra... Wed, 6 Jul 2011 23:54:37 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4332980 Hey guys, it's a beautiful day here so, once I finished sipping my green tea and actually SITTING down to enjoy the view, by watching THE VIEW, I wanted to stop by and reflect a little. Now the reason that I'm feeling reflective mostly is because this morning, I realized that my phone has gotten a tad bit quieter. Mind you, I carry 3 cell phones (that's a story we won't get into right now...lol), but my MAIN, personal line is the one I'm speaking of. <BR> <BR> If you all can remember, the ... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:06:00 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4331497 I'm very tired today. Lots going on to make me tired, but I'm making progress. <BR> <BR> So JUST FOR TODAY, I AM: <BR> <BR> Keeping It Simple, y'all!!!!! <BR> <BR> Keep Sparking...here and on the slow lane <BR> <BR> <em>102</em> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4328964 ....well, it's not. This eating right thing, isn't hard at all! I mean, once you put your mind to it, IT'S DONE! Yesterday was the cleanest food day I've ever had my entire life! Seriously! As old as I am (I'm really not that old, y'all, I just like saying that...hehehe), it's really sad to think that it took me this long to "get it". But I got it, and I GOT IT GOOD! <BR> <BR> I'm not home blogging right now and don't have my food diary in front of me, but I will try to jot down what I... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:41:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4326265 We all know the phrase "sh^t happens" right? Well, it does. And when it does, that's just life TRYING to stand in your way. <BR> <BR> So sorry that I missed blogging yesterday on DAY 12, but guys, it was a good day as well!!! Gracie is GAINING, and I don't mean in pounds! I mean in the many successes that I'm racking up here lately. I am in this to win this, and there will be no STOPPING ME NOW! <BR> <BR> Woke up this morning and jumped on the <em>193</em> as I do EVERYYYYY morning... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:43:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4322621 ....I am doing GREAT!!! Guys, i'm so on track, I cannot begin to tell you how this feels. I know it's been just a couple of days, even in spite of all that I had to endure this week with DH, I'm on track! I'm Good! And it feels good to say THAT I AM DOING GREAT! So proud of me!! <em>244</em> . <BR> <BR> Got up this morning at 5am, did my dishes (sorry, was tired last night, just couldn't get to 'em), put on my running shoes and honey, I was on THE BEAST by 5:30am!! THEN, I got really... Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:16:56 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4320917 Good evening, Sparkies! Yes, it is evening (at least here where I am) at 8:15 pm. I know I'm blogging pretty late today, but it's been one of those lazy kind of days. Had to get up early this morning for my hair appt, then a few errands, then home.....to enjoy my lazy Friday. I even took a short nap today (maybe an hour or so, in-and-out). <BR> <BR> Food day has been good, although I did end up eating 6 pcs of Nuggets from McDonald's, but hey, if that's the worst thing I ate today, I'm... Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:25:39 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4318325 I know you guys are expecting some wonderfully fun tale from my life today, but there will be none. DH is resting comfortably and that's a good thing (although he did have to get up and take out the trash and feed the animals earlier...I meant what I said the other day). <BR> <BR> Yesterday, I had a FABULOUS food day. And will be doing the same today! You all know how i feel about oatmeal, right? Well, surprisingly, I enjoyed it this morning. Looking forward to having it again tomorrow.... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:30:56 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4315957 Well, it has been a trying couple of days but unbelievably, I have been OK. Thank GOD!!!!! We did get to see the Podiatrist yesterday and when he took a good look at hubby's foot, he kind of freaked me out. He just kept moving the toe around, saying "hmmm, well that's not good". He kept rolling on his little doctor's chair and "hmmmming", I kid you not....... I started to just hit him in the back of his head (now why is there not an emoticon for a hammer when I need one?....Geeez). Anywa... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:41:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4313061 Funny how when you're busy making plans, life is happening. In the midst of my 'GONNA DO THIS THING' day yesterday, life happened. DH and DDs were at the barn to take care of Courtney's horse, Starr, when she got a little rowdy, and stepped on DH's toe. YES, she took a portion of it off (the ER Doc was asking was it still back at the barn in the sand?.....hehe, not funny, Doc! <em>234</em> ). And if you're wondering, he and the girls had just left the swimming pool and just wanted to run ... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:52:36 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4310376 You guys are simply THE BEST!!!! I have no other way to put it, because YOU ARE!!! SIMPLY THE BEST!!! I sent out a very serious SOS yesterday, and let me tell you, you guys came running (some of you, more than once...."1986LIVE2076"). I love it! You really helped me thru yesterday, and guess what....I MADE IT THRU! <BR> <BR> Last night, close to midnight, I rolled over to DH and said "I want some of those chicken bites from Domino's". He said..."Honey, you've done so well today, you ... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:08:35 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4308088 Yes, I did. Yesterday. I'm not going to tell you what I ate, simply because the thought of it ALL makes me tired (and a little disgusted with myself). I'm not going to tell you that I decided, since I was so "stuffed", to forego my exercise yesterday. So, if I don't tell you, you won't know, right? <BR> <BR> But what I will tell you is this: YESTERDAY I ABUSED MY BODY!!! Tremendously! I ate. And I ate. And I ate. As you all know already, there was a good start to my yesterday, b... Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:38:50 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4307357 Well, right now it is 7:02 pm and I'm well into Day 4 of my JFT Challenge. First let me thank all of you who visited (and commented) on yesterday's blog, seems being totally honest about this journey is the opinion of many. <em>224</em> . We can only help others when we are completely honest in our own truths. Let's not blindly lead the blind, somebody's eyes have to work a little better than others. <BR> <BR> Yesterday was an OK kind of day. Scale was "happy" (and so was I). This is w... Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:28:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4304882 GM, y'all! I'm back for Day 3 of my JFT journey. There will be good news, and there will be not-so-good news. I know some of you might be wondering "why does she come on here and blog about her mistakes?" Well, because when I decide to do something, I DO THAT SOMETHING IN THE MOST HONEST WAY POSSIBLE. I OWN MY MISTAKES. That being said, I was having a conversation with one of my SP buddies last week, and just discussing the fact that there are some here, who come off as being very succe... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:03:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4302799 Hello Guys! It's day 2 of my JFT journey and if you've looked at my status, you already know that I strayed last night (late last night, to be exact). I don't know, I felt like I just didn't "want to care" about what I ate. I had done pretty well during the day, but then while out late driving, a great big urge for Mickey D's came over me. Went to the drive-thru, ordered the "dirty" food, then proceeded to eat it while driving and sitting in my drive way. How sad was that? You guessed i... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:22:04 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4299894 Do you guys remember, way back when I was trying to kick my soda habit? (over 1 plus years ago). Well I did that by posting a daily blog entitled JUST FOR TODAY. And although posting that daily blog wasn't the only thing that helped me kick the habit, IT WAS TRULY THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL IN THE GAME! <BR> <BR> So, now I live my life soda-free, drinking so much water a day that my poor bladder gets tired. My exercise habits are almost excellent (I love it!), but I have to get my (sometime... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:36:39 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4291014 Yep! GOD did it! He made me a runner. <BR> <BR> I look out of my window and I see birds flying from tree to tree. They look so free! The sound of their chatter between each other makes me wish that I could fly, and feel that same freedom. But today I realized.....I can. GOD made me a <em>312</em> . A total, all around ATHLETE <em>320</em> <em>332</em> <em>216</em> . No matter what, these days I feel so very <em>344</em> ! As if I can do it all <em>237</em> (well, maybe not ... Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:39:30 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4265181 I feel like spreading some major inspiration today. I'm going to start with the lyrics to Jennifer Hudson's new song "I GOT THIS": <BR> <BR> PACKED UP MY CLOTHES, SHUT THE DOOR, BACK ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS <BR> HOPPED IN MY TWO SEATER, JUST ME AND A DREAM BEATIN' THE PAVEMENT <BR> STUCK TO THE HERDS AND BIRD BITIN' WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT, BABY <BR> AND IF YOU FEEL WHAT I'M FEELIN', THEN DON'T BE SCARED TO SAY IT WITH ME... <BR> <BR> (CHORUS) <BR> SAY... I GOT THIS...EVERY SINGLE PRESS ANO... Mon, 30 May 2011 13:50:56 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4255573 Awwwww, what a beautiful day it is today. The <em>67</em> is shining, not a <em>27</em> in my sky, and although my heart is breaking for those on the other side of my world who are living with the devastation of Tornado aftermath these past few days, I can't help but feel extremely BLESSED today! <BR> <BR> I was speaking with an SP buddy of mine this morning, who has become extremely dear to me, and a very important alli in this health and fitness game (some days we're winning, others we... Wed, 25 May 2011 13:02:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4209130 (THIS BLOG IS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011). <BR> <BR> Normally, I would start off a little upset that SP doesn't have it's stuff together as I think it should. My time changes here at 11pm (for the start of a new day) as opposed to midnight and there are some things that I should be able to do from my IPhone, that SP kinda screws up on. BUT, since I'm learning the ways and living THE SECRET, i will not dwell on all that negativity. I will just move on and draw attention to ONLY that which is... Wed, 4 May 2011 08:31:44 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4206236 Ok, Day 2 is over and I'm happy about that. Today was a good day. I felt strong and just wanted to GO at it hard! And with my exercise, I think I accomplished that. <em>224</em> . That being said, I'm a little tired so let's just get this out of the way so I can get some sleep. <BR> <BR> Weighed in today at 183.5. <BR> <BR> As usual, alarm went off at 5a (but I stayed in bed due to this awful ear ache that's still hanging around). Eventually got up and had a quick bowl of oatmeal. ... Mon, 2 May 2011 23:47:05 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4203681 (I KNOW THIS IS DATED 5/2/11, BUT THIS IS SUNDAY'S BLOG, 5/1/11. Spark changes my time at 11pm instead of midnight and it sometimes screws everything up!). <BR> <BR> Ok guys, as promised, here is my 1st blog on the 1st day of this NEW journey. (This will be short and sweet, as I just posted a very long and detailed blog for you all, but SP ate it!!!!). <BR> <BR> Woke up this morning with the pain of my ear infection eating away at my brain (at least that's what it felt like, even now a... Mon, 2 May 2011 00:06:09 EST