GRAPHICS2's SparkPeople Blog

Here again

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:48:28 EST

I haven't blogged for a few days , but since the last time i wrote I have been keeping up with my daily exercise. Some days it's not more than 10 mins. but I have been sticking to it. I do feel the difference in my body.
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Back Again

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:59:21 EST

Today went reasonable well. I felt a bit more in control than I have felt for a while. I exercised for 10 mins. and did some core exercises for about 5 mins.
I did not track my meals, but did not over indulge

Back Again

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:08:46 EST

Its been a long time since I have blogged. I can blame it on many things, but mostly I am just having a rough time motivating myself to stick with a plan, any plan, not only weightloss related. I am going to start again slowly hopefully I will regain some momentum.

"The Blahs"

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 22:02:50 EST

Thanks DIDMIS for your encouragement. I will keep encouraging myself till something clicks

"The Blahs"

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 21:58:50 EST

Thanks FARMGIRL 1968 for your encouragement. I will try one of your suggestions.

Off the wagon

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:04:37 EST

I am going through a spell where I have not beem motivated to do anything positive regarding my nutrition or fitness. I really just feel "blah". Hoping it will pass off soon.

Walking

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:02:36 EST

I have not walked for a while now. It's been too hot. Instead I have been working
out out on my glider for a bout 15mins most days.

Walking

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 22:43:47 EST

Have fallen off the" walking wagon" for quite a few days now. It started a few days before the very hot days we are now having. I usually started walking at about 9.am. But the temp. is quite hot even at that time. I need to start out earlier now, but I been able make the changes yet. Hope to be back on track soon. 198

Walking

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:55:28 EST

I didn't walk today. The weather was very iffy. I also felt as if I was coming down with a cold, and I was afraid of getting soaked if it rained.
Will be back on track soon.

Walking

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:38:27 EST

This morning was an ideal morning for a walk. It was bright and sunny with a gentle wind at your back

Sticking to my Plans for the day

Mon, 28 May 2012 22:13:25 EST

It would seem that when I start my day doing what i had planned, I get very motivated and the rest of the day goes well. Today was a day like that and I am quite happy. 104

It's Almost Summer

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:27:11 EST

My hope for this summer was that I would have lost at least 20lbs by June 21th.
This was my New Year Resolution the beginning of 2012. It isn't happening because I just won't stick to any dietary or exercise plan for any appreciable length of time for it to make a difference.

However I can say that along the way I am learning a lot about myself, some things I need to change, some I need to modify, and some I need to build on.
This enforces my belief that you can learn fr...

The Long Weekend

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:10:56 EST

I am looking forward to the long weekend, Monday is a holiday. I have a lot of plans to work in the garden and get all my plants in. The soil is well prepared for my veggies and I do have quite a few plants in already.
I was able to start gardening early this spring, because the weather warmed up quite early. Hopefully I can tell you about my harvest in the coming months.

Renewing my pledge

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:59:09 EST

I haven't been sticking to my plans to exercise each day. I have been skipping here and there for some reason or other. Some reasons were quite valid but some were not. I started off again yesterday and followed up today. I am going to focus, and not get unnecessarily sidetracked

Gardening

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:34:26 EST

Seems I am working in my garden more often now, than walking or other exercises.
I actually do enjoy it more . I get lost in my activities and the time just flies.
I was working this morning for about 45 mins. 104 87 126

Day off

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:08:29 EST

I didn't do any exercise today. I took a dayoff. I had planned to do a bit more cleanup in the garden but turned out to be a chilly windy day, so I stayed inside and did some reading . 30

Gardening

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:36:27 EST

My exercise took the form of cleaning up my garden beds. I worked for about 45 mins. The soil is very hard because we have not had much rain in our area. It's supposed to rain tonight and I am looking forward to completing the area I started today. 104

Daily Exercise

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:09:48 EST

I walked around the neighborhood for 30 mins. this morning. It was chillier than I thought it was, but it was pleasant. I worked a few mins. with my hands weights, not long as I thought I should, but I did not forget about. Second day and I am going fine.

WALKING

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:13:16 EST

I am off to good start this week. I walked for 30 mins and then worked with my hand weights. The morning was bright and sunny, and I felt energised

Sticking to the Plan

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:56:45 EST

Why do I find so difficult to stick to any long term plan I make? this does not only pertain to eating a good diet, and exercising to loose weight, but just to about anything else that I want to do.. If the time frame stretches beyond a certain period of time, I just seem to forget about it and move along to something else. I really struggle some days to stick with my exercise plan, but I am doing some activity each day, even if it does not go to 20-30 mins as I planned. 198

Windy and Chilly outside

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:07:53 EST
I worked for 20 min an my glider, and worked with my had weights for 8-10 mins.

Walking

Sat, 7 Apr 2012 22:57:25 EST
Today I didn't do any walking because I had a lot of tidying to be done in the backyard. I also went back to eating the way I should, and I am correcting some of the damage I did yesterday .

Walking

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 22:26:36 EST
Today was not a good day for either exercise or eating healthy.
However I am looking forward to tomorrow when I will gradually correct the errors I have made today. 39

Walking 5 days each week

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:20:36 EST
I did't walk today but I exercised on my glider for 15 mins. and used my hand weights for 8 - 10 mins

Walking for 20 to 30 mins 5 days a week

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 22:05:15 EST
This morning was beautiful, the temperature was perfect, and I walked for 40 mins, I out did myself. 224

Walking for 20 to 30 mins. each day

Sun, 1 Apr 2012 22:39:50 EST
I missed two days last week because of cold windy weather. However I went walking yesterday and did some gardening when I got back. Tomorrow will be a sunny day, so I will continue with my pledege to walk 20-30 mins 5 days a week.

Morning Walk

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:17:50 EST
I went for a walk at about 9 a.m . It was a bit chilly but I dressed for it. I am keeping to my word of walking each day for between 20 t0 30 mins. 104

No Gardening Today

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:17:14 EST
I had planned to continue cleaning up my garden today and thus get some outdoor exercise. However the day was overcast and windy so I stayed in and made some "heart healthy muffins". I will have some healthy snacks for the coming week.
I am taking small steps to develop some discipline both in my eating habits, and my exercises habits. 475

Following through on exercise plans

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:40:27 EST
This past work week I pushed myself everyday and stuck to my decision to do 30 mins of cardio (walking) or working on my glider, and I did it. I also did about 30 mins each day tidying up my garden.
The weather has been lovely this week and I always seem to have more energy when the sun is out.
I hope to keep right on with this good streak again next week. I really feel quite motivated having followed through with the plans this week. 244