KIMDCANDOIT's SparkPeople Blog

More than 3 years of giving up on life, loss makes it all come back

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:42:47 EST

I dont know when I gave up but I obviously did. What made me leave is something I try and figure out daily I think the thought of failing became such a huge thing that it was easier to fail. Of course if I knew then what I know now things would be different but wouldnt they for all of us. 4 months ago something very terrible happened to my life. I lost my dear husband. It has been one of the hardest things to deal with in my life, the pain and depression are hard things to deal with. I had go...

What happened to my streak?

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:35:11 EST

Since I know there were quite a few of you following my exercise streak, you may have noticed that I left off on Day 68.
I didn't give up what happened was the Swine Flu. I was so upset I was working so hard to hit that 100 Days. I know this is not my fault there is no way that one can exercise when that sick.
I am still weak but as soon as I know I can get exercise going I will once again try for that 100 days I am more determined now than ever before because I know I can do this....

update on boot camp

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:12:31 EST

I have been doing the boot camp for almost 3 weeks now and I am not seeing any difference. I am not sure what has been going on with my body lately but it just doesnt seem to want to change. I have changed up all my routines and even gone back and started over at stage one to see if maybe I am just not paying attention.
I will continue to go on and keep trying, it just gets frustrating to do so well and then nothing for so long.

The New You Boot Camp

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 22:54:12 EST

I join the New You Boot Camp.

I needed a challenge to get me going again, I have been skipping a lot of my workouts over the past month.
I wish I could get my computer to put pics up but it just doesnt seem to work and I know I need recent pics. Maybe I will try from work and see if it will work there.

Goals that I want to accomplish doing the boot camp is to lose at least 10 #, I feel if I can make it through this boot camp I will be more in habit of exercising onc...

My 2009 Goals!

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 17:18:48 EST

Well its been a great year. I have learned so much and lost a bunch. As the year is coming to and end I have noticed so has my weight loss. I figure its time to set some new goals and get things started again.
#1 goal is to not push myself because I am not where I want to be at this time!
There is no set date for this so I don't know why I think I should weigh a certain amount at a certain time. So no more of that.

I have decided I am going to go back to Stage one and sta...

Fall Challenge :Love Thy self

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:58:02 EST

Well one thing I sure learned doing this challenge from the others that for some reason I have to really be into helping others before I help myself. I started drifting away in the spring and especially the summer challenge. When I was asked to help co lead the team I seem to find a new energy in myself, its like how can I help everyone if I don't do for myself. I have really gotten on board with exercising and eating right since the challenge had started for the fall.
So I guess to lov...

Things are moving slow

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:20:36 EST

Now I am not complaining, because at least I am losing. I just feel that some weeks I am getting lapped by a snail.
I however have passed a crucial mark. All the times I have lost weight in the past when I hit that 60 pound lost mark not only do things slow down but they stop and then I just give in and before you know it I am gaining weight again.
I am about to hit that 70 pound mark and getting very excited about it. If I can do 70 then why cant I do 80 and then 90 and 100. Ther...

I must be doing something right!

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:31:44 EST

Well I have been getting so much exercise in lately that when I posted it the other night there was something different at the bottom of my fitness page. It was letting me know that I was burning more calories than my goal and I needed to change my fitness level.
Well I set it up for more than I do, so I can give myself some what of a challenge to meet it.
The only bad thing is now my calorie range has increased. This is a struggle for me to get enough in as it is and now they incr...

THE MOUNTAIN!

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:19:41 EST

Well this morning I set out to conquer the mountain by the hotel. Ok its not a mountain like as in the Rockies, but it big for me.
When I first seen it, I was reminded of that big hill in Biggest Loser that they had to climb.
I thought ok I can do this.
So headed out with water in hand and my cell phone in case I ran into any problems. First I had to find a way to get to the base of it since most were blocked off by drainage ditches or fences. I remembered the area a worker he...

30 minute walk challenge

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:48:01 EST

Well I am in Laughlin Nevada, and have decided its time to get in my 30 minute challenge of walking I had on a challenge team.
First let me tell you it is about 100 degrees here today, but its ok I love the heat and well there is not humidity so it helps.
I started out figuring I would head up to the main road out here. I started across the parking lot and see stairs the head up to the main road. The hotel sits down at the base on the river so you have to go up to get out or here....

Having success!

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:57:02 EST

I noticed lately how when everything seems to be going right, your mood is better and its so much easier to do what you have to do. When things dont go the way we want, seems like doing what we should doesnt really matter.
Since I have started seeing the scale going down again, I can jump out of bed wether I am sick or not and get my butt to the gym. I make better choices in what I should eat and I really pump the water in.
During my stall I could care less if I got my exercise in...

Making more progress

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:47:02 EST

Well I am really discovering how important strength training really is. I was at a stall for so long and since I started doing the strength training the pounds are once again falling off.
If I could give any advice to someone trying to lose weight is don't skip the weight training. He really boost up your energy to be able to get your cardio and up your metabolism so you burn more calories.
I am loving watching that scale move once again!!!!

Seeing Results!

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:42:52 EST

Well after just 2 weeks of working with my trainer. ( I see him 2x a week) I am already seeing results.
I am actually on the days I don't train with him am getting up early and going in and doing it on my own. Oh there is still a struggle in my head where I tell myself I am doing good, I don't have to go that day, and make up other little excuses so there is a little war going on. Luckily the healthy side always wins.
My stall has finally broke after 4 weeks and I am seeing the sca...

Making positive changes

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:02:06 EST

Well, I have finally buckled down and got myself doing positive things. I am planning things out again, I set up a trainer for the next 12 weeks so I will get moving in a positive direction now.

I don't know what made me slack so much the past month, but I am glad that I am getting myself back on track. I really wanted to hit that 100 # loss mark at the end of the year and I think now I can come close to it.

I thank so many of you for the encouragement. I don't think on...

Another Month

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 17:44:57 EST

First of all I want to thank that gave me encouraging comments on blogging I really appreciate it.
I have recently notice that my weight loss has slowed way down. Now I realize that as time goes on it will come off slower, but I also know that I have been contributing a lot to the reason it comes off slower.
Working out has been a big one. I make all the plans to get a good work out but this is also some reason I give myself not to get it done.
I have also discovered on days ...

Need suggestions

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:04:40 EST

I am really struggling making blog entries, I know it will help me along the way and I also know its a requirement of Community Leaders. I grew up being taught that if you have nothing to say keep your mouth shut. So I get here and I think I really don't have anything to say HOw can I possibly leave a blog. It is yet another struggle I need to overcome.
I am just looking for suggestions from those that blog where they get ideas to blog what motivates you to blog.
I have tried usin...

Getting Things Back In Order

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:52:52 EST

Well somehow I fell off track for a bit. I guess it happens at times.
Luckily it was only for a couple of weeks and I am back on track and the scale is moving downwards again.
I had a good week and came to realize that its because I really got some exercise in. I know this is an important part of losing weight but this is where I seem to fall short.
I have in the past got in some really good exercise routines so I know I can do it. I just find it so hard to just get going. I kn...

rediscovering myself

Sat, 24 May 2008 23:20:38 EST

I have been going along doing great, a few weeks ago I had two big loss's and then nothing. I discovered I really need to change some things up. I have been very weak with getting exercise and I know that I need to do it.
So I have set up a new plan of action, I hope it renews the weight loss and renews me rediscovering more about my self.
It has been a great 5 months I have learned a lot about myself and a lot about what I am capable of.
So here is to continuing the journey ...

Daffodil princple

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:38 EST

I read this and wanted to share it with everyone.

Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over."

I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead "I will come next Tuesday", I promised a little reluctantly on her third call.

Next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and reluctantly I drove there. When I finally walked into Carolyn's house I wa...

REFLECTIONS OF PAST 2 MONTHS

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:52:30 EST

I have been reflecting on the changes I have been going through the past two months.

Of course the obvious are the little over 30 lbs lost and going down 2 sizes.
Then there is the not so obvious such as, holding my head up higher, having more energy.
My husband told me that I seem happier and picking on him less and and that I am a lot more fun to be around like I use to be when we first met.
I was about to go on the defense when he said this but I stopped and thoug...

LOVE THYSELF

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:51:30 EST

This challenge was tougher than I thought.
I had to take a few days just to write things out before I could post.

I don't think I could ever say I loved myself.
Going through and abusive childhood, I never thought I was worth being loved and I still have some problems with it. I work on this daily and I know as I get older I am beginning to "Like" myself.
I know going through this journey this time has made me discover more about myself.
I know I had a rough...

Happy Valentines, and great weight loss

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:36:01 EST

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Valentines day.
I worked all day and night so didn't get to go out to any dinner or anything but that's OK
I weighed in this morning and after my wonderful vacation I managed to lose 4.2 lbs!!! I felt really good about this. I am down 25.7 lbs since beginning of year. I still need to try and figure out how to get more cardio and weight training in. I know I need to put off some things to get it in, but its tough with being short on help at work and ...

Back from Vacation

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:44:15 EST

Well it was a great vacation, I got a lot of exercise, and found healthy stuff to eat. I actually found it easier to stay healthy while I was on vacation then when I am at home. I had time to plan stuff out and make time for what I needed to do. Now that I am back home its a challenge again. I really have to find time to get done with what makes me healthier.
I know I can do it I just have to do more planning and try to work out things.
Over the next couple of days I am going to ty...

Vacationing and Keeping Healthy

Sat, 9 Feb 2008 01:51:20 EST

Sorry, I know I was suppose to post everyday. We are in New Orleans for a week, I have been making sure that I post my meals and exercise everyday and read and post, It really helps to keep healthy on the trip. We did a lot of walking today over 6 miles. I have been really careful where and what I eat.
Breakfast and snacks are easier, our Hotel has a wonderful breakfast that has everything I normally would eat if I was home.
We also have a kitchen in our hotel room its great.
I...

Back on track

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 00:09:09 EST

Ah if I could look at that every Tuesday they indeed would all be happy!!!!!

Well I am back on track , had a great day of eating. Was really busy so didnt get in any exercise , but planning on it for tomorrow. I got in plenty of water to help flush out all the sodium from yesterday.
Get this, I stepped on the scale this morning to see how bad all the sodium affected me. In birthday suit showed I was up almost 4 lbs YIKES!!!. So anyway like I said got lots of water in today a...

feeling depressed

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:27:58 EST

I had the day all planned out. I had the meals logged into the nutriton site, was great 1400 is my low number and it came in at 1405.
I planned to try and do some cardio, but not over do it because I am just getting over being sick for a week. Everything planned out and doing great had half my water in by noon, breakfast and snack went well. I did 10 minutes fast walking on treadmill, hopped over to elliptical for about 3 minutes and back to treadmill for another 5 minutes. That was all...

one month down and going strong

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 23:16:58 EST

My first month with sparks went really great. I lost 20 pounds!!!!
But now I need to get really serious, I know it gets tougher. My weakest link has been the exercising. I still am having to really work at getting enough calories in but I am doing it.
I have made a challenge at least for this week and if it goes well I will keep it up. I am going to shoot for journaling 6 out of 7 days this week. I want to write what went well, what didnt go so well. My feelings and things going on....

Just a little over 2 weeks

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:48:59 EST

Well I think I have been doing pretty good. Down 13.5 pounds in 2 weeks. I had one bad day went over by over 500 calories. I let anger of something get to me, but hey you live and learn right! I havent been getting very much in the way of exercise. I worked out at gym last Sunday and hurt my knee (wasnt even doing anything when I hurt it) Monday was rough on it Tuesday was so so, but today I am doing a lot better and I am sure I will be back working out by this weekend. I do think the reason...

First week went pretty good

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 23:22:40 EST

well I think the first week went pretty good. I have a lot of improvement yet but hey its only been one week. I know I have to really work on getting my cardio and strength training in. I only had one session of each this week. My eating and drinking water has really gone well.
On another note I went to buy a new food scale today I wanted a digetal one anyway there was one at kohls for $88 but I thought I would go to Bed Bath and Beyond and check out what they had since I had a 20% off...

Starting off Great

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 17:16:31 EST

Well I am starting off great, hope it keeps going. I already got all my water in and still going. I got my strength training done for the day, sticking to my menu plan...though there is still some goodies left from the holidays staring at me. Not sure if I will have time to get some cardio in though technically I am not schedualed to do any today I want to still try and get some in. Tomorrow I have off work so I am going to go do some extra shopping to get a few things I should probably have ...

It's The Beginning AGAIN

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:45:08 EST

Starting a weight loss blog can be a scary thing sometimes, but I also think it can be a way to keep yourself on track. .
History of weight
In 1999 I top the scales at 350. I started seeing a nutritionist and started walking a couple hours a day. I was doing good and losing weight, I learned that water intake was important and began really drinking a lot of water. Then one day I injured my self. Tearing tendons in my ankles. I went through a lot of physical therapy and on my last da...