HJFOGARTY's SparkPeople Blog

11/20 where does the time go?

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:26:02 EST

well I've been back for a week and where does the time go? really - I feel like I have fallen so far behind. I did have weekend plans that didn't include a computer so that sucked up some time there - and then work is just so busy right now - no extra time at all for computer work at home - I get home and am just exhausted. I did seem to pick up my first cold of the season making me so tired and grumpy. so I've fallen off the wagon yet again. I did so well then bam it happens. so I'm ge...

11/13 back from florida

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:56:39 EST

well I'm back and I did finish and get my metal - but it wasn't pretty at all - it was so dark and I have very little night vision even with my glasses on - so I did go and I did finish but it took me 3 hours so 15 minutes longer than expected - there were about 2 to 3 areas where I just couldn't see a single thing and had to go so slow - but I walked the second 1/2 of the race because I just couldn't run - I did what I could but it wasn't good. my legs hurt yesterday and my left leg actuall...

11/7 all packed and ready to go

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 23:54:56 EST

so my friends just in case you don't see me here I'm leaving for florida tomorrow for my last 1/2 marathon of the year. I'm going to be racing in the disney wine and dine 1/2 marathon and am excited and nervous about it. I will finish what I started.

we will be having a good time and also enjoying the area - so much is planned and I just hope we are able to enjoy the experience.

so while I'm gone - take care of you and stay strong! you are amazing and such an inspirat...

11/6 a quickie

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 10:30:46 EST

this blog will be quick as I'm on my break at work - no extra time today have a meeting after work that will take forever then have to get some things done before bed time so no extra computer time.

I'm excited because today I got my fitbit - a friend is doing a challenge with his work place counting the number of steps they move each day and also to help them lose weight and be healthy - he is a nurse! so I wanted to "play" too. so I joined them and my fitbit arrived this mor...

11/5 finishing up before I leave

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:47:35 EST

well the time is coming closer and I'm feeling good about being ready for the most part. I'll almost be glad when it is all over - lol - but don't want to rush my vacation even though it is not a real vacation - lol

we have so many plans - as usual I don't actaully vacation we do what I like to call a power trip. we pack so much stuff into the few days we have that we almost need a vacation from our vacation. this is how my oldest daughter and I always travel - try to fit in as ...

11/4 gearing up for Disney

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 19:52:21 EST

well the time has come - disney 1/2 marathon on saturday night - I'm actually calm about it all but scared at the same time - I know I'll finish but my training has sucked to say the least and that part I'm not thrilled about - but the time away will be good. my daughters will be there as well as my grand daughter and my brothers as well. so I'm excited to see everyone again.

I've had a busy weekend but I'm actually packed and ready to go - now to tie up loose ends at work and ...

11/3 a great day with my grand daughter

Sat, 3 Nov 2012 21:33:04 EST

well as some of you know she is just 21 months old and what a riot! she came to stay with me for the night for the first time since my seperation and pending divorce and we just had such a great time! we had dinner then a tubby then some stories while snuggled in bed. she woke up with a smile and eager to start the day and we went for a walk and made lunch and watched a fun movie then her aunt came to get her and she didn't want to leave. it was awesome!

eating was good today t...

11/2 making my day work

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 23:05:08 EST

today was a hard day - I had my food all planned and my soup exploded in the microwave at work - what a huge mess. so my boss went out and got sandwiches which was nice but he also got a big old cookie too - and yes I ended up eating the whole thing. but overall the day went well

I walked alot today at work so that was good and I'm hoping to run one of the days. but tonight I am babysitting my grand daughter - her first all by her self over night at nana's house. so we are havi...

11/1 starting again

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:23:51 EST

this one has to be short - I'm still at work and sneaking a moment here

starting over - had a bad few months and need to reset myself and my life.

so day 1 is off to a good start

oatmeal - yogurt - apple - salad - apple - carrots - apple and will update my dinner later

no exercise other than my walk so far but I'll work on it

lots of water

hope everyone is making strides to take care of you - remember you are worth the effor...

10/31 the end of another month

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:32:37 EST

where does the time go? really? another month ends and I'm feeling no closer to my goals that I felt at the beginning of the year. yes I had alot going on this year - but really I should feel like I've acomplished something.

but I'm not going to let this all get me down - I'm going to continue to step forward and make each day count - one day at a time - that is all I can do and just go on from there.

I will make it happen - I just need to get my feet back under me ...

10/30 storm part 2

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:36:10 EST

well we came out of the storm quite good last night however tonight it was almost worse because of the rain. one minute it was clear and dry and the next it was pouring down so hard that you got soaked to the bone in just a few moments. not fun to drive in at all.

I was hoping to fit in a run tonight but with all the weather it just isn't in the cards tonight. I will do my best the rest of the week and just call it good enough. I will finish and that is all that counts.
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10/29 dealing with the storm

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:41:38 EST

well this storm was sure made out to be something so huge that everyone around us shut down early and closed schools - and even the state said to stay off the roads after 3 pm today to allow the emergency personel to stay in as well to avoid foolish accidents that could take them away from home as well. I don't blame them at all. the weather wasn't as bad in our area as warned about but still it was a good plan to stay off the roads and just stay inside. so that is what I did. I got home ...

10/28 and the countdown to my 1/2 marathon

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:12:32 EST

well I will be racing in my 4th 1/2 marathon in just a few short weeks. I'm sad to say that I'm not as well trained as I had hoped I would be but I will finish what I started. I got a chance to run today for 2 hours and that turned out well - I could have gone longer but I was starting to feel it so I stuck to my plan for only running for those 2 hours. I will finish my 1/2 in good shape so I'm no longer so worried about it all.

I got alot done this weekend - my Model A is in wi...

10/27 winter well my friend

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:00:04 EST

well for those of you that know me - I love my antique car and today was the day to put her into winter storage. a sad but sweet day for me really - I so enjoy driving my car but this year I had so much happen in my life that I didn't get to drive as much as I usually enjoy, and I had to find a new place to garage her for the winter. I got lucky - my friend found me an awesome place for her to spend her winter in a heated garage and I'm so excited. we went there today and she is snug as a ...

10/26 lost my blog

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:24:59 EST

well I just finished a great blog but it was lost in internet land - and it was just short and sweet but I'm out of time so I'm just going to say that it was a busy week and the weekend will be busy as well.

putting the model A into winter storage

hoping to get in a long run to ensure I'm ready for atleast a finish of my 1/2 in November

so take care of you and stay strong - you are worth the effort you make - you are a great inspiration!!!

10/24 where does the time go?

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:45:21 EST

here I am again looking back and finding I have missed yet another day - where does this time go? really? I just don't know. I have been working hard to get ready for the 1/2 marathon I will be running in on the 10th of November in Florida. the Disney Wine and Dine 1/2 - and I'm excited but it has been a rough couple of months for me and I haven't been able to train like I should have. therefore, I am behind and trying to make up for that lost time. I'm running every night to gear up bu...

10/22 running out of time

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:21:38 EST

so here I am making this blog quick today - because I need to run and fit it into my busy schedule this week the 1/2 marathon is coming right up and I need to get this together so I can finish what I've started and finish the race. I'm thinking that this will be my last race because I'm just not as into the running as I was before my pending divorce. but now I think I will swap to biking - we'll see how it all goes after the race.

so take each day at a time - make your day coun...

10/21 ready for a new week

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:13:53 EST

well this was a busy weekend with work yesterday and a baby shower today then on the way home I got my very first speeding ticket - not fun but I was speeding - my daughter and I were talking and this car ahead of me was driving me so crazy that when the double lane opened up I decided to just pass them and of course they sped up as well so I gave it a bit more and yup got nailed. I deserved it but still really? my very first ticket ever. not a nice end to my day but the shower was fun and...

10/20 missed a few days

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:17:46 EST

sorry friends - work has been so busy with the boss on vacation that I actually missed a few spark days here - wasn't in the plan but it sure does happen.

so today went well - I had to work because my boss is on vacation - but had a few tire kickers - hoping one will pan out for me. then had to put some junk in storage and get out a bit too - made the swap and called it good - then home to wrap some gifts for a baby shower tomorrow - hoping for a good day.

food has been...

10/17 feeling a cold coming on

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:34:31 EST

here it is fall weather and mornings start out so cold - but as the day moves on it warms up and all this causes me to either over dress or under dress - meaning I'm not dressing properly for the weather. I've been trying to layer my clothes so I can be warm enough in the mornings but as the day goes on I can take off the layers to be comfortable as it heats up so I won't just melt. needless to say it has been a challenge as of late. I've been trying to make it work but I haven't done a g...

10/16 what a busy day

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:30:57 EST

today was crazy!!! work was so busy - I sold a car and delivered a car too - it was so crazy! and tomorrow will be another crazy day - so once on the way home I had to go get gas then to the grocery store and we had a mild earthquake - the shelves were shaking it was so strange! but all were safe and I got home to make some dinner and relax a bit - so making up some salads for tomorrows lunch so I'll be ready in advance.

I did get in some miles yesterday so I'm just going to plug...

10/15 a very busy week

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:23:46 EST

well this week will be super busy! boss is on vacation so it is all me this week - to sell cars, to do paperwork, to handle all customers! soooooo I won't be doing much on the computer and i'm planning to stay strong and keep my healthy eating going and even fit in some workouts too - I fear I won't be ready for my 1/2 in November to run the entire thing but I know I can walk it - I will be slow but I will finish it! no 1000 miles this year but I'm going to say I sure did give it a try! m...

10/14 grandchildren are awesome

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:09:20 EST

this one will be short yet again - I had a blast yesterday! got my grand daughter for the morning and we carved a pumpkin and made lunch and just had fun - brought her back to her mom and then this morning we all met up for breakfast - me and both my daughters and grand daughter - it was so great - I am really enjoying this grandmotherhood. she is such a good girl and very polite. yes, she does have her moments but she is so good on the whole. we had a great time. then I just went for a ...

10/12 TGIF

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:51:44 EST

this blog will be super short - I'm happy it is the weekend and really just need to have a great time with my grand daughter tomorrow - we are going to carve a pumpkin and just have fun and I can't wait.

catch up sometime tomorrow - have a great weekend everyone!

10/11 the weekend is almost here thank goodness!

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:39:29 EST

well it sure has been a crazy busy week here - lots of stuff going on at work and I really can't wait for the weekend to start - it will be so good to not have to work because next week will be even crazier - my boss has the next 10 days off so it will be just me - lots to get done but I can handle it - it will just be a bit crazier than usual. I will have to pay attention and stay on top of my game. life will be good

so far I've done well with my food - and am enjoying that - I ...

10/10 just another rainy day

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:34:51 EST

today is a rainy day and that just makes me tired and this doesn't help my workout efforts. so today I had a good eating day - packing my lunch really does help me out. water was awesome too.

breakfast: oatmeal
snack: banana
lunch: turkey, potato
snack: apple
dinner: to be determined

also had a small package of fruit snacks

it was a good day

hoping everyone else had a good day too - continue to take care of you! stay...

10/9 finding my own path

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:40:19 EST

this is all new for me - finding my way alone - with out extra support from the home front - but I'm finding my way slow and steady. and I'm doing ok with it. slow and steady is what I'm doing. I'm just taking one day at a time and making it work my way.

today I ate good foods and only ended up walking today so tomorrow I'll run - I need to step up to the plate here and make this happen too.

breakfast: oatmeal
snack: fruit
lunch: turkey, potato, stuffing <...

10/8 need to find my way

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 20:22:23 EST

this has been one stressful year - I was so completely off track at the beginning of the year then really on track for my goal of running 1000 miles in a year then fell completely off track again and now am in limbo - I need to find my focus and regain control so I can come as close as possible to this goal. I know I can do it I just need to focus and stay the course. one day at a time - I can make this happen and then reach for a new goal for next year.

life is settling down fin...

10/7 gearing up for a good week

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 20:02:11 EST

well I'm falling behind yet again with my running but I will finish the 1/2 in November even if I have to walk most of it - it won't be pretty but I will finish what I started. and to think I really thought it would be an easy race for me this year - well life happens and that is what got me behind - but one day at a time and I will make it to the end.

I've been thinking that next year I'm going to switch from running to biking - I do enjoy it and am thinking that I can find more...

10/6 a nice relaxing day

Sat, 6 Oct 2012 18:10:03 EST

not alot going on today - but I had a lovely day - should get in a run but decided to take a day and just enjoy - went for a nice long drive in my 1931 Model A Ford and it was just so beautiful - the fall leaves blowing around and the country roads - just amazing and peacefull. then we went to the little country fair in sandwich NH - then as the skies finally opened up we left and headed home - it was just a dream of a day - no crazy pressure just fun.

so you don't have to h...

10/5 feeling a cold coming on

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:05:16 EST

well this one will be short - I'm starting to come down with a cold - felt it starting and am hoping that I'm getting medicated in time to relieve some of the symptoms before they take hold of me completely. stuffy head and runny nose is already happening - not fun!

so food has been a bit crazy today
breakfast: oatmeal
snack: banana
lunch: sandwich and salad
snack: apple & gummy bears (love them)
dinner: ??
did have a peanut butter cup today - needed ...

10/4 OMG I want chocolate

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:22:21 EST

but I didn't do it! just to be upfront!

lol

ohhhh how mother nature plays tricks on us every month - and this month she is really playing hard - but I won't cave in - I am doing well and want to stay on track!

so breakfast: apple and banana
snack: oatmeal - yup a bit backwards but it worked
lunch: chicken noodle soup and a salad
snack: yogurt and an apple
dinner: no idea yet

water 80 oz at work and 40 at home

n...

10/3 quick blog

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:54:01 EST

this one has to be quick today not much time because I've got some volleyball practice after work and I'm excited about it - so thankful to have a coach willing to work with me having never touched a ball prior to this

so

breakfast: donut muffins I made last night yummy
snack: apple
lunch: salad and a lean pocket
snack: yogurt and banana
dinner: salad and pasta
dessert: frozen yogurt

water 80 oz at work and 40 at home

10/2 making my day work

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 16:15:46 EST

so I'm off to a decent start thank goodness!

good positive day here - food was good - plenty of water and I got in my run too YEASH

food:
breakfast: oatmeal
snack: banana
lunch: salad with nuts and berries & an orange and tiny apple
snack: banana & yogurt
dinner: stuffed pepper

water: 80 oz at work and 40 at home

exercise: 3 miles today and to update I got in a total of 5 miles yesterday - I have a meeting tonight so ...

10/1 a new month and beginning

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 11:28:24 EST

so here is my first blog for the month - and I'm going to be positive

I'm going to list my food and keep track

Breakfast: 2 small bananas and a small apple, (on the road this morning)
snack: rice crispy treat (needed the sweet)
lunch: bow tie pasta and sauce, mixed greens salad w/ s/f dressing and an apple
snack: yogurt and a small orange
Dinner: stuffed pepper, salad, rice
snack: 1 serving of frozen yogurt

water: 80 oz at work an...

9/30 gearing up for a great october

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:44:46 EST

well this month is over and I'm really hoping for a good month ahead. working towards my running and my 1/2 marathon in November. tomorrow I'm starting over and putting all my effort into my workout plan and eating right. no more excuses!

up early for my run and then getting ready for work. it will be a busy week but I'm looking forward to a good one.

hope you all have the same kind of goals - reach for them and make them happen your way - you are worth the effort!

9/28 a long day

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:24:50 EST

soooooo today started off extra early because I spent the night down south - went to watch my youngest dd play volleyball and I got to play with my grand daughter - so I stayed over and had to drive north to work very early - no real breakfast and no food there to pack my lunch so I had to shoot from the hip today - not great options but it worked.

speaking of work it was really busy and I managed to get it done.

then I had to finish removing my stuff from my old house...

9/27 not good enough

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:19:08 EST

well that is the story of my day - my food wasn't good enough I broke down and had chocolate - my workout wasn't good enough either only got 1 mile done and my water wasn't good enough I missed my mark of 64 oz today

but on the bright side - I did better than I thought I would because I stopped my pattern of once breaking my good food day I stopped with a minimum of "damage" meaning I still didn't go over my calorie limits just had to change my direction a bit. and although I did...

9/26 a good day

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:11:09 EST

today went well - however work was crazy! but I managed to get through it - had packed a great lunch and tons of fruit and stayed away from junk - then had a great dinner and got to run my miles too. so all in all a great day!

total miles this month were 15 and I got in 1 the other day 6 last night and 4 tonight so 26 for the month so far lame but moving
491 left and another 11 down = 480 to go making it happen

so that is my blog - hoping tomorrow will be anothe...

9/25 trying hard to find my way back to better health

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:43:51 EST

this has been one hell of a year - way too much stress and craziness. but I've managed to plug along - but now I'm finding it hard to settle back down and make the right choices. I need to find my way back and I'm trying hard to make each day count and just concentrating on one day at a time - not taking too much of a chunk and causing myself grief over it all - so easy for me to just crash and burn out - so I have to make smaller goals and make them happen to finally achieve the larger goal...

9/24 a healthy day

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:19:06 EST

today I decided that I would make an effort to be healthy - and I did it! I ate healthy all day long - no cheating - that made me happy - I got in a short run too - just a mile but that is one more I got in and that also made me feel pretty good I would have liked to fit in more but I had to run at lunch time and the place was just crazy today. so short and sweet it was and tomorrow I'm going to repeat today with hopefully a bit more of a run. one day at a time I will reach my goals
...

9/23 a rest day

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:57:27 EST

well today I was blessed with a complete rest day - I got to read and catch up on some much needed paperwork and read some more - finished a book I started months ago - it was so lovely to just sit and not be in demand from anyone or anything at all - however I did get a sunburn - lol - who would have thought - I was just sitting outside in a great location and yes in the sun but didn't get too hot - it was just lovely and now that I'm home and getting ready to relax found that I'm sporting ...

9/22 a great day

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:09:53 EST

well even though I didn't go for a run today I had such a good day I learned how to geocache - it is like a game - you log in and find locations where there is a hidden item - sometimes just a bottle with paper in it to log you were there and found it - sometimes something more and sometimes even less - but it is a way to get out and find a bit of an adventure. so today we decided to give it a try. we found 2 - it was fun - they give you the coordinates and you plug them into your GPS and...

9/21 TGIF

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:37:41 EST

isn't that the truth - I'm happy it is friday so I can spend the weekend making positive changes towards better health

that is it

short and sweet tonight - it is late and i'm tired but am hoping for a good weekend and wish the same for you all. take care of you and stay strong

9/20 super quick blog

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:30:24 EST

lol this one has to be super quick - I have a date - my bff is here and we are going to grab some dinner and a movie - super awesome surprise so I'm going to take advantage of the time and the fun!

so have a great night and take care of you - you are worth the effort you make towards better health and happiness!

9/19 another day closer

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:08:10 EST

so this blog will be another short one - I had no time today but managed to run 2 miles this morning before work - hoped to get in a few after work but it didn't happen.

so my miles are 13 + 2 so 15
and 493 - 2 = 491 I'm getting there slow but sure

and that is it tonight

have a great night and take care of you! you are worth the effort you make and now is the time to make you a priority!

9/18 trying to keep my numbers straight

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:38:27 EST

so this one will be quick I have a meeting tonight after work and it will be a long one so I needed to fit in my sparking early today

my miles - I am down to 496 - ran 3 last night so 493 - hoping for atleast 3 today so 490 - that is a happy number for me I like to see that number drop and I'm really hoping to get in those miles this year and reach my goal of 1000 miles - I can do it!

so 13 miles this month - lame but a start
493 left to go til I run today then I'l...

9/17 back to tracking

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:38:08 EST

yes I'm back - and tracking again - I do so much better when I follow the plan and not allow breaks - this life break has been big enough to last for quite a while - so now I need to get back to basics and make this happen so I can reach my goals and secure the happiness I know will be my end result.

today was a good day - food was awesome - I almost forgot to mention that yesterday I went apple picking for the first time - so much fun and the apples are amazing! then we got a pum...

9/16 figuring out my week ahead

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:12:38 EST

so I'm back to planning out my week ahead of time - it does work out so much better for me to ensure that I do follow through and make my week happen.

so my plan - eat healthy all week long - try hard to stay out of the junk that I tend to fall into. drink my water and I do mean all 84 oz of it - it works for me and keeps me going strong - fit in my running - I need to average 30 miles a week if I intend to pull this goal off this year - I know I can do it - I just need to work ha...

9/14 - 9/15 wow missed a day

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:18:45 EST

where did my time go? I not only forgot to come back and update that I did get in my run in and then friday night we went to the rochester fair - and they didn't have any horses - I was not happy - and we were on the ferris wheel and they took us off saying that the ride was having a problem - OMG - but the rest was fun - then home and starting off my day today to find out my soon to be ex-husband had me followed to learn where I lived - so now I'm being stalked. not fun - so tomorrow will ...