JOJOBEE318's SparkPeople Blog

Errands, laundry and cooking - a typical day off

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:25:18 EST

Why are my days off so busy? Oh yea, cuz I have so much to fit into them! LOL

I gotta tell ya, I am really digging school! I think come January (so I can pay down my balance) I'm going for a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.

Boy, oh boy! The dumb things people do!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:08:29 EST

Crazy day! School's almost over and the kids are antsy!

Sunday - another busy one

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:56:42 EST

I need a day to recover from the weekend! LOL

SparkCoach -

Daily Visualization

Today, visualize yourself in your favorite place in the world, whether it's your bedroom or a far-off country. Breathe deeply and take in all the positive energy from that place to carry with you today. How can you use some of that good energy to help you reach your goals?

Challenge: Take a Good Breather

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Geocaching fun!

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:57:01 EST

A long fun day!

Gonna skip SparkCoach tonight! Sorry!

Surprisingly a good day (for a Friday)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:17:47 EST

No vlog tonight. :)

Today was my long day, but the day went really well.

Baby girl was awake when I got there at 7, so I couldn't do any reading. Instead I got as much of the housework list done as I could, so that I would be free to do some during afternoon nap time.

There wasn't much, and I was able to get 80% done by 9:30. I had to wait on laundry and the dishwasher. I did get everything done by 12:30.

Both kids slept really well, so I was ...

Got my school books!! Yay!!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:01:45 EST

Already started reading my textbooks! Feeling good!

SparkCoach -

Daily Visualization

Let’s start off with a quick visualization exercise. Spend 30 seconds visualizing one of your most important goals. See yourself reaching this goal. What will you feel like? How will this change your life?

Challenge: Go the Extra 10

Your challenge today is to exercise for an extra 10 minutes. If you already did w...

Cranky kids .... again (or still)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:04:16 EST

How am I gonna make it through the summer?!?

SparkCoach -

Daily Visualization

Today, spend 1 minute visualizing that you're standing in front of a powerful waterfall in a beautiful place. Harness that energy and power to help you stay strong all day long.

Challenge: A Fresh Food Challenge

Your challenge today is to eat a healthy salad, whether for a meal, as a side dish to a meal, or even as a smart sn...

Where did the day go?!?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:05:09 EST

It feels like I didn't do anything today, but I must have!! LOL

SparkCoach -

Daily Visualization

Today, imagine yourself doing just one healthy thing to get you closer to your goal. Maybe it's having a healthy lunch instead of hitting the vending machine, or getting in some exercise after work instead of watching TV. The more you visualize yourself performing healthy habits, the more natural they will become.

Ch...

I'm going back to school!!!

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:41:45 EST

Made the decision last night to continue my education!

SparkCoach -

Daily Visualization

For today's visualization exercise, imagine that you are a professional athlete and need to keep your body and mind in peak shape. Carry this mindset with you today to work toward being your best self!

Challenge: Protein Power

Pay close attention to your protein intake. Aim to eat with your range without going over, and t...

Marathon cooking and a loooong walk!

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:05:25 EST

Another busy day!

Instead of my floor core workout, I did a seated core workout from an SP video. :)

Off to make some coconut flour donuts!

SparkCoach:

Daily Visualization

Today, imagine your "future self" giving your past (or current) self a hug. See your future self thanking your past self for having the courage to move forward in this healthy lifestyle journey. How does it feel to look back on your former self w...

It was a go,go,go kind of day!

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 21:57:05 EST

Well after adding in dinner to my nutrition tracker and adding the snack I had, I'm still in my goal range! Yay me!

SparkCoach:

Daily Visualization

Imagine reaching your goal weight and seeing an old friend for the first time since you began your journey. Picture them congratulating you on your transformation. If you struggle making healthy choices today, think about how good it would feel to receive such a positive reaction for y...

Friday - The saga continues

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 20:49:33 EST

Actually a good day

SparkCoach -

Daily Visualization

Imagine yourself inside on the couch. Now picture yourself running outside. What do you notice about the contrast between the two scenes? Which scene is more vibrant and full of life? Remember this if you're tempted to skip your workout today.

Challenge: Trust Your Intuition

Stop eating by the clock! It can't tell you whether or not you're hungry.

Rainy day

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 20:18:00 EST

So dreary and depressing today

SparkCoach:

Daily Visualization

Today, visualize getting up and exercising first thing in the morning instead of sleeping in. How does it feel to start your day off on a healthy note? How can you put that extra time in the morning to good use?

Daily Challenge: Enjoy the Great Outdoors

We don't spend enough time outside. All that time indoors could be hurting your health.
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Extra housework

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 20:22:25 EST

Good day on the whole, but of course the kids had their moments

SparkCoach:

Daily Visualization

Imagine that you're at a party with a huge buffet table. You fill a small plate with fruits, veggies, and some lean protein. After you've mindfully eaten until satisfaction, you are able to focus on your company for the rest of the night. How does it feel to have such a carefree attitude toward food? Work on cultivating that attitude today.
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Day off - cooking and errands

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 19:06:02 EST

Adding another tid-bit from SparkCoach!

Daily Visualization

Picture five things you want in your life, whether they are people, goals, experiences or things. How will reaching your small goals today help you achieve those dreams, too?

SparkCoach Challenge: Buddy Up for a Better Workout

1. Working out with a friend helps you spread the Spark.

2. You can act as a healthy mentor for your friend.

A great Monday!

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 20:19:21 EST

Actually got some cuddles from Baby Girl today! LOL

SparkCoach Challenge: Big Goals for the Future

It's probably been a while since you last set some long-term goals for yourself. So today I'd like you to think far into the future. What do you want to accomplish in the next 1, 5 or even 10 years? These can be related to your healthy lifestyle, workout program or weight management--or they can be separate life goals.

It's a good idea to...

Weigh in day and Geocaching

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 20:49:40 EST

Totally unbelievable weigh-in! And I discovered a new hobby that can be combined with exercise!

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SparkCoach Challenge: Water Down Your Day

Take your water bottle with you everywhere you go today. You'll drink more water without even thinking about it.

Water helps keep you from drinking soda or other high calorie beverages. It also helps keep you full, hydrated and healthy.

Cooking and Movies!

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:39:47 EST

Lots of cooking, and watching Silver Linings Playbook tonight

SparkCoach Challenge: A Feel-Good Goal

I think you'll really enjoy today's challenge. It's a motivational technique I use myself and one that I know will help you, too. Your challenge is to read an inspirational story (or if you prefer, watch an inspiring video).

So often we are bombarded with negative news stories of sad events or catastrophes. It can be hard to think about the g...

Friday, (still) cranky kids and a sore wrist

Fri, 31 May 2013 19:03:50 EST

Another crazy one

SparkCoach Challenge: Measure for More Success

Measure ALL your portions; so you can keep them in check and stay in your calorie range.

It only takes a few extra minutes to use measuring cups and spoons, and a food scale if you have one.

Sleep, Farmer's Markets and Cranky Kids

Thu, 30 May 2013 20:04:27 EST

Another crazy day!

SparkCoach Challenge: Walk This Way

Whether you're a beginner to fitness, a regular walker already, or an advanced exerciser who loves intense workouts, we can all benefit from a little more daily activity. Today's challenge is to help you boost your daily activity with the simplest form of activity: walking. Your goal is to walk for 5-10 continuous minutes. If you already have a workout planned for the day, add this on. If today is a...

Who spiked the kids kool-aid?

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:17:05 EST

A day that seemed never to end, after the long holiday weekend

SparkCoach Challenge: Are You Packing?

How often do you pack lunch? If you're like a lot of SparkPeople members, you probably do it pretty often. But if you're like many other time-crunched people, it's probably an afterthought--something you hurriedly put together in the midst of the morning rush without much attention. And when you're busy or sleep in? Forget about it! That lunch becomes a trip ...

Donuts, laundry and rain

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:28:58 EST

Dreary rainy day.

As requested, a video on my mini donuts; and here's the recipes:

Mini Coconut Flour Donuts
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Mini Apple Donuts
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Mini Banana Donuts
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Happy Memorial Day!

Mon, 27 May 2013 18:44:33 EST

Really good day!!

Well, I'm done with the 2-week program from The Spark Solution.

Any suggestions on something you'd like me to post/blog about?

SparkCoach Challenge: Change Your Workout, Change Your Body

Every 4-6 weeks, change up your strength training routine.

1. Increasing weight
2. Trying new exercises
3. Changing the order of exercises
4. Lifting more repetitions

Hike in the woods

Sun, 26 May 2013 23:01:25 EST

Oh my legs are sore!

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 14

Insider tip: Never Give Up!!

Don't give up on yourself. None of us is perfect, and everyday we must challenge ourselves. This doesn't mean we don't have failures; it just means we pick ourselves up and keep going without regrets.

Mind-set Makeover: Use rest days to de-stress.

Read a book, take a bubble bath, call a friend - anything that helps you deal wi...

Saturday 5/25 - It's a zoo out there

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:10:41 EST

Oh today was fun!!!

I went to bed around 11:30, and was up at 8. I didn't get up at all, and felt well-rested.

We went and did a little shopping, then came home to wait for my friend to come over so we could go to the zoo.

A lot of people had the same idea, and the parking lot was packed. It took almost as long to get into the lot as it did to drive there!

We went in and found our other friends who had driven separately. Off we went!

We ...

Friday 5/24

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:36:04 EST

No video blog today. :)

Today was a typical Friday, with the exception of me oversleeping. I'm not sure what happened, but at 6:30 my mom woke me up; so I was rushing to get ready.

The rest of the day went pretty well. I got most of my cleaning done before most of the kids even got up.

It was rainy and chilly, so we couldn't go outside to play; and it was a little bit of a challenge to keep baby girl occupied. She watched more tv than usual today.

A...

Thursday 5/23

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:37:54 EST

Starting a streak of good days!

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 11

Insider tip: Always be a step ahead.

Plan ahead. Grill a bunch of meat, chop veggies, portion it and put it in ready-to-take containers. That way, when you leave the house you grab and go.

Mind-set Makeover: Don't beat yourself up.

Every time you start to say something negative about yourself today, pause and consider what you would say to a friend i...

Wednesday 5/22

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:15:04 EST

Pretty good day

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 10

Insider tip: Do it for yourself.

You must be your own hero, no one will do it for you. But reach out for help when you need it.

Mind-set Makeover: Spend 30 seconds thinking about one of your most important goals.

See yourself reaching this goal. What will you feel like? How will this change your life?

Metabolic Makeover: Stick to one portion.

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Tuesday 5/21

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:08 EST

good busy day!!

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 9

Insider tip: You have to want to succeed.

Find a solid support system and make sure you have the right mind-set going in. Do it for you and for the right reasons. Don't think of it as a short-term venture. Make it a lifelong process.

Mind-set Makeover: Release negative thought.

Collect all the negative thoughts or feelings you've been experiencing this week. In one deep ex...

Monday 5/20

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:40 EST

Hot out today, but it was good!

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 8

Insider tip: Choose your company.

Surround yourself with like-minded people. You can support each other in your endeavors to lead healthier lives.

Mind-set Makeover: Don't get caught up in the aesthetic aspects of weight loss.

Think about the reasons you're doing this that don't involve pounds, pants sizes or bathing-suit season. Why are those reason...

Sunday 5/19

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:58:00 EST

Quiet but good day!

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 7

Insider tip: Out of sight, out of mind

Fill your plate in the kitchen. and put leftovers away immediately. You won't be tempted to go back for seconds.

Mind-set Makeover: Take some time to think about your goals.

Make a goal collage. Include pictures of clothes you want to wear, things you want to do, people who inspire you to stick with you goals. Add inspiratio...

Saturday 5/18

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:05 EST

Very good day!!

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 6

Insider tip: Be Patient

Take the pressure off to see results, and the results will happen because of your healthier lifestyle.

Mind-set Makeover: Think of yourself in 25 years, reflecting on what you've done with your life.

Are you making yourself proud? What can you do today to help live a life you can be proud of?

Metabolic Makeover: Breakfast is the most...

Friday 5/17

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:20 EST

Very long day

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 4

Insider tip: Fake it until you feel it!

Dress the part - put on your workout clothes. Act the part - be active. Suck it up - if something gets to you, suck it up and vent later.

Mind-set Makeover: Think about getting up and exercising first thing in the morning.

I try to do this every day

Metabolic Makeover: Get up every hour, even if it's just to sta...

Wednesday 5/15

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:35:36 EST

Busy cleaning and laundry day

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 3

Insider tip: These things take time.

Don't expect everything immediately. Celebrate little steps because many little steps cover a great distance.

Mind-set Makeover: Try something new - start small.

Instead of just letting little man play on the floor by himself, I got down and played with him or played on the couch with him. He loved it!!

Tuesday 5/14

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:44:58 EST

Good day!

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 2

Insider tip: It really does add up - the calories burned when doing little things.

I park further away when running errands whenever possible, and get up and move during the day.

Mind-set Makeover: Envision yourself doing something at you're goal weight that you can't do at your current weight.

Horseback riding!!!

Motivation Makeover: Put a pic of your moti...

Monday 5/13

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:28:46 EST

Kind of a long day

Spark Solution Challenge: Day 1

Insider tip: Change 1 or 2 habits every week.

Habit to change - staying up past my 'bedtime.' I have an alarm on my phone to tell me when I should go and start to get ready for bed.

Mind-set Makeover: Done with regrets. Focus on the positive.

Before I go to sleep, I will think of the things I did right - Getting in that cardio workout, sticking to my meal plan

Sunday 5/12

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:39:41 EST

Another damp chilly day; but I got a lot done!

Saturday 5/11

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:29:22 EST

rainy day, but quiet and good

Friday 5/10

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:00:08 EST

It’s Friday, Friday!

Gotta get down on Friday!

Thursday 5/9

Thu, 9 May 2013 20:04:50 EST

Fairly good day, but rainy

Wednesday 5/8

Wed, 8 May 2013 18:55:01 EST

Bit of a trying day, but not too bad.

BTW the oven is kaput! Boo!

Tuesday 5/7

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:16:26 EST

Looks like the burners on the stove are working, but not the oven! Oh no!

Really good day, up til that discovery at least! LOL

PS Sorry for the clanging and beeping! 20

Monday 5/6

Mon, 6 May 2013 19:32:25 EST

Good day at work

Sunday 5/5 - Part 2

Sun, 5 May 2013 18:28:20 EST

Another busy day

Sunday 5/5 - Part 1: Measurement day!

Sun, 5 May 2013 09:31:59 EST

Weight loss: -1.3
Inches lost: - 9.25

Woot woot!!

Will be baking and finishing up my cooking for the week today.

Saturday 5/4

Sat, 4 May 2013 20:32:34 EST

Busy day

Friday 5/3

Fri, 3 May 2013 20:48:03 EST

Very long, stressful day

Thursday 5/2

Thu, 2 May 2013 19:33:17 EST

Good and bad day

Picking up another 13 hours per week at work!

Wednesday 5/1

Wed, 1 May 2013 20:38:27 EST

Pretty good day, but apparently my schedule still isn't set. LOL

Tuesday 4/30

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:33:43 EST

Things are getting changed up a bit at work, but I'll figure it out