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Have a Healthy Week End

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:51:38 EST

Hoping everyone has a healthy and safe Holiday week end

I have my meals planned and a few treats as well..
We will be working mostly at the house this week end and for some time to come...

Gary got the carpet out, and used some of the carpet down stairs for my new gym area...yeahhhh

We will be spending time with my dad as well, this is a rough time for him...Today would have been his 67 th anniversary .....and tomorrow is 10 years since my mother died.....

the keys are here

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:08:24 EST

We are so happy, yesterday afternoon we finally got the keys to the new house....
Now the real work begins....the house was turn key ready but we want to add some of our touches to the place.....well almost ....we are having hardwood floors put in , porclain tile, and new carpetting....we also want to do some painting.... it was just painted but we are not dark paint sort of people I do know that is the current style but chocolate walls in the house have to be toned down a bit or better ...

Healthy Tuesday

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:36:02 EST

It was hot and stuffy last night....the A/C in this house doesn't work in our bedroom...So I was up early and needed to get out and get some fresh air....I decided to walk outside and breathe....lol
I walked at a brisk pace for over 60 minutes...that made me feel some what better..then I showered got dressed and went to the fresh foods market....bought lots of salad things, and wanted some of the yummy cherries.....WOW 6 dollars a pound....decided not to get them right now, they were gi...

The Spark Solution

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:12:40 EST

The first week is done, and I enjoyed the menu plans, I did not follow them exactly but it gave me ideas how to plan new meals for myself..
I got the book because I wanted to see what the menu plan was...and to do something different..
I liked seeing a sensible plan that I can follow for life and not a diet that I felt deprived....
as most know I have been with Spark People for over 7 years and I feel it's good to try new things, to mix things up... see what else I can try...k...

More waiting

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:06:31 EST

found out the people still have not gotten all there things out of the house but promised it would be don't by Monday....so we wait...but at least we know...
DH and I went for a day drive out to the Amish shops.. we both enjoy this very much, we always meet such nice people...we love the simple life and and the warm people there..we had a nice lunch and relaxed as much as we could.....
No use getting stress over what we have no control over.....
it has been a beautiful day.......

Pacing the floors

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:59:26 EST

We closed on the house yesterday, and we had expected to get the keys today, as we were told the sellers wanted out earlier than talked about .....
but so far no call to come get the keys.....so I have been pacing the floors and outside....I am staying as far away from the kitchen and pantry as possible...lol

The truck is packed with painting supplies, healthy snacks as well and it's almost lunch time....DH wants to go out for lunch, I am not so hot on that idea....I am trying...

making pies

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:10 EST

today I made a few pies....My Dad just loves home made apple pies, so I am trying to baking him pies at least twice a month, a little something I can do for the guy who did so much for me all my life....
getting stuff ready for the new house, I want to go in and check out each room and what I need to get things organized....I am very big on having things in a certain place ....
I need to measure windows and closets....so much to do and hoping I can do this Friday....

Ha...

water softener

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:02 EST

The house we are buying has a water softener system....I am a bit concerned about the extra sodium that it will have....I read a few articles and they say it's not that big of a deal for most people....
I'm wondering what others think about it???
I'd appreciate and feed back any one has to share....

Have a healthy day

Friday

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:34:04 EST

I finally got my Spark Solution Book last night...UPS delivered it after 6pm..
It has a lot of good easy quick recipes and some really fun graphs and or charts to help get you on track..
I have not had time to read much of it, just skimming through...glad I pre ordered it..looks like some new tips and way to having a healthy life style....thanks Sparkpeople for giving us fresh new ideas....

I have a busy week end, and need to get a move on........

Have a heal...

Another wonderful day

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:50:26 EST

We took my Godmother/Aunt out today for lunch...She is 78 years old...what a delightful time we had..
She lives near the house where the 3 girls who were held captive for ten years, it has been on the new since yesterday....I worry about her living in that area but she made it clear to DH and me that she was born there and she will die there....She is a very independent women and says she knows how to defend herself.....
She was the best God Mother and Aunt, she is my mother's youn...

wonderful people

Mon, 6 May 2013 10:24:54 EST

I had a very heart warming day....
I went over to my Dad's and while there one of his neighbors called and asked for me to please stop over before I went home....They have lived there a long time but i have to admit I never got to know them real well but my Mother was very friendly and in her later years they use to go to the health club and bowl together....I could not imagine what she wanted but I agreed to stop by....

Well much to my surprise was she was giving me two beaut...

Happy Sunday

Sun, 5 May 2013 04:44:27 EST

The just flew by....I am having another restless night....I have been awake since 3am...it's now nearly 5am..guess I'll but my work out clothes on and ride my bike for a while...it should be an easy day, I'm going to make pies and take to my Dad, he hinted friday when I was there that he has not had a pie for a while.....lol....he can use the calories, he seems to be loosing weight again.....

Let's all plan on having a healthy week.....

Happy May Day

Wed, 1 May 2013 08:31:41 EST

Have a healthy day.....
I have a very busy day planned so I'm making this short and sweet

Have a healthy day, do what ever you can to get one step closer to your goal.....

I will be outside most of the day walking and getting a lot of sun light....I do have my sunscreen on and handy for later ....have my water bottle and a snack so when I get hungry I don't get tempted to eat junk...my plan for a healthy May

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Thanks

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:24:24 EST

I wan to thank everyone for the goodies, and post on my spark page....
they are all wonderful , like all of you......
I usually send each one a thank you but today is so busy and I did not want to wait to say thank you....

the sun is shining and I'm going to the Home and Garden show, for the day but first getting out and getting my walk done....eating a healthy breakfast and then off I go....
it feels so wonderful to be full of energy and be able to live life healthy...

The real secret to weight loss

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:46:10 EST

I bet I have your attention now...
There is no real secret....eating less and moving more is what works....Funny when I tell people this they look surprised, or say something like I tried that once it didn't work for me....
Well it's going to take for then a week to try....it takes a life time and then it's still a lot of hard work...

Today 7 years ago I found a very small ad in Women"s World Magazine, for Spark People , a free weight loss program....Did think it would wo...

Very frustrated with spark points

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:32:46 EST

For some time now I can not get spark points when I read the daily blogs, the one where you can earn up to 6 points a day, I know at first I could read one and get 3 points and when I would read the next it said I had earned the points already,,,but when I check my spark points none are there...
I asked the tech support and they said to clear my cookies and cache which I did , that did not help....then I reported back they said to re start my computer, did that several times and still no...

Have a Healthy Week

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:15:49 EST

I'm planning my menus for the week
also going to be busy getting things packed, we have a while yet but I never wait till the end to do anything....
The sun is shining and I am feel strong and healthy today

Have a healthy week and do something to make yourself proud.....

Fun Day

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:52:19 EST

We went to the Amish Flea markets today...It was so much fun, I did not buy much but had a great time looking ....

Now it is 12.45 am and I still can't get to sleep, I was so tired earlier and now wide awake...so here I am on spark people....Tomorrow we have to go check out a dining set with hutch for the new house so it will be a busy day as well, then off to check out flooring for the new house...We are going to have tile and hardwood floors in and have no real clue as to what w...

Feeling Better

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:56:11 EST

I am almost 100% today, I was able to have a good work out, and feel strong and good....

Have a busy day planned, going to my Dads to help him for the afternoon, then a bit of shopping need to get fresh veggies now that I have an appetite back....

I have to admit my stomach problems were of my own doing, seems my system doesn't tolerate much in the grease department....I made a casserole with butternut squash and chicken thighs, I love chicken especially the thighs, mos...

Sunday

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:18:10 EST

I am still here but have been having some stomach issues and not feeling well...

Taking it easy for a couple of days....Hoping to be back on track tomorrow...

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Happy Monday

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:42:10 EST

The sun was shining and it has warmed up......
I am feeling better and hope it lasts....
I have been packing for the move, which won't be for a couple of months, but it keeps me busy and away from food.

I have been doing very good on my exercise, but food seems to be my issue again, I just want to stick anything and everything in my mouth....
I'm assuming it's stress from all that is going on in my life, anticipation about moving, getting things done before we go on ...

Life has been keeping me busy

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:34:27 EST

I just realized I have not blogged since Easter.....we have been busy with life.....

I'm going to try and post a picture from Easter with my family....

We both had a very Happy Easter..this picture just warms my heart.....

my great niece's and nephew's ..they bring so much joy and happiness to us....

HAPPY EASTER

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:42:20 EST

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter....

I will be busy most of the day....

my plan is to eat last, eat a few forkfuls of my most favorite foods....stay away from the food tables and candy.....Take the kids and dog for a walk after we eat.....I might try the trampoline today to if it's set up and warm enough out side...my great neices and nephews are always asking me to jump with them....I tell them I'm a LOL (little old lady) they laugh and say NO your not...so lets see what...

New Book

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:25:48 EST

I found a great article in a health news letter I get...Nutrition Action...it is really a good down to earth health news letter....the main article is called "fooled by Food"...it was about a book written by Brian Wansink..book is called Slim by Design-----
he is the author of the book Mindless Eating_why we eat more than we think....

If you get a chance to read this new book, not sure it's out yet ..it hold lots of interesting observation on food, from the amount, the choi...

a bit disappointed

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:35:37 EST

Yesterday I decided to do a nice thing for my Dad and his Lady friend....I bought them Easter cards and made them an Easter Basket.....they both had tears in there eyes saying no one has thought to give them and Easter basket for many years and the gesture was so sweet....(in case you don't know my Dad is 88 and she is 80) I felt really good about making them happy and feeling good about life.....

My disappointment was I got home and ate some of the candy that was left over, I ate ...

here we go again

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:39:09 EST

What has happened to my spark....when will the snow ever stop...
I am feeling a bit down this morning, it snowed all day yesterday, we had to still go for an appointment and this makes it doubly rough....
I am trying to find ways to keep busy and not dwell on the fact that it's spring time, and it looks more like winter....
I rode the bike yesterday a lot, reading a book about summer vacations and what we might do this summer, if summer ever comes...right now I wanted to plant ...

Sunny Days

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:37:44 EST

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I have been outside every chance I get when the sun is shining....
we had snow yesterday morning but by 4pm it was sunny ans warm so I walked around the neighbor hood...this morning it was so beautiful, so sunny...I rode the exercise bike for 60 minutes then had to get out side and enjoy the su...

Calorie Counts

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:42:14 EST

Wonder if anyone watched Dr. Oz the other day talking about the accuracy of calories on food labels.
I was surprised to hear them say most are 20% off, not lower but higher of course...and some are even up to 75% off....they also talked about there being more fat, sugar and other things we are trying to avoid ...
So this morning I went to google and and found some very interesting article about this....what surprised me the most was that they also said raw foods have been given th...

Never Quit Pledge

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:06:26 EST

Never Quit Pledge

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Today, I promise I will not quit.

I pledge that no matter, how many ups and downs I pass through, I will continue on my journey.

I pledge to make a NEW START today, and forgive myself for my past, and to stop being so critical of myself.

I pledge to take control of myself, to stop making excuses, and stop blaming other people or situations.

I pledge to treat myself as I would my...

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:20:53 EST

HAVE A HEALTHY AND HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY.....

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We are going to my Dads ....Mt sister is making a corned beef with cabbage, taters and carrots...
I made irish soda bread, a veggie plate and apple pies....

So if I eat a very small piece of c...

A few healthy ideas..

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:06:01 EST

I have been asked by some new member about eating and staying full...
first off we are all different I can share what works for me but we each need to find that sweet spot that works for you...

a few of my tips is I eat 6-7 times a day..mini meals. I am never too hungry or too full....
my menu is open for anyone to see what I eat

I also plan my meals, I also plan for some special treats....the treats change as the season change

I am also lucky that ...

Good Link

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:51:39 EST

I'm not sure if i posted this link before but it is a really good one, with lots of healthy recipes and lot fo coupons..
also on all kinds of things for the senior group.....I don't remember where or who gave it to but it's free and very informative for those trying to follow a healthy life style..

I'll post the link then try and see if it works, as we all know it might not..I never know why but here goes.

www.livebetteramerica.com

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Happy Tuesday

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:37:42 EST

Today will be a good day...I have most everything planned....did my morning exercise...
did my sparking, I have the spark coach thing again, got it free for pre ordering the new book....
Coach Nicole talked today about keep moving, it's not just enough to work out for and hour and then sack out for the rest of the day...she talked about keeping those feet moving...park further, use the steps as much possible, walk as you talk on the phone....
I can up with some of my own ways ...

Lucky day

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:01:32 EST

Darn..I wrote a real cute blog about how lucky I was today....
I had always wanted a home gym.....and now that I'm frustrated with this darn computer..it will be short and sweet.
My brother in law if going to give me his home gym, he has used it only a few time...he is going to bring it to our new home when we move and set it up for me....
I will have a whole in home gym, with treadmill and exercise bike and all the other equipment I have...

I am so excited....
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An Emotional Morning

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 08:36:32 EST

I woke early and my body decided not to exercise , but as I marched while brushing my teeth then started to get my workout clothes on and my shoes and then my brain took me to my exercise bike...whoa I said this is your easy day...I still proceeded to get on the bike and ride and ride.....lol then I remember the days when just brushing my teeth and getting dressed for work was so hard to do....I began to weep for that so very over weight women. who struggles each step in her life....I'm not...

Surprising food facts

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 09:11:44 EST

I try very hard to eat clean healthy foods...I have done well at these....To my surprise my Dad asked me if I really thought processed food were so bad.....I told him I did and would prove to him just how unhealthy some of them were...I have to admit it even surprised me.....
My Dad likes pot pies so we checked the label ....OMG.... 40
the calories said 520
11 grams of saturated fats
800 grams of sodium
but the real shock was this was for only half of the ...

Emotional Eating info for free

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 17:09:25 EST

For those who follow Linda Spangler..the author of LIFE IS HARD AND FOOD IS EASY, and the other book 100 DAYS OF WEIGHT LOSS ...She has some free info on emotional eating....I got an email about the links....I am trying to post them here now and can only do 1 at a time so bear with me if your interested....there are SparkTeams who follow the books...

there is A section and a club that you have to pay for but there is also a lot of free info if you care to look for it......
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Wonderful News

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 07:52:40 EST

I am so happy to share with my friends, they accepted the offer on the house we saw Friday.....Yahoooo is all I can say...I know we did not have it as bad as some people but it was so frustrating to find a really nice move in ready home just to hear that it was all ready sold or make an offer and some one else got the house for reason unknown.....but the frustration is over, things went smooth, no going back and forth we made a good offer and they had the house priced right so both parties a...

Long Day

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 00:02:52 EST

I got up early as usual got my work out done, then we left the house at 8am...we had an appointment to look at a house.....it was not a good fit for us.....We both felt down and out again....as we talked we tried to figure out what we should do......then we decided to re look at a house that we saw earlier this week....I really like it but Gary was not so sure .....we had to make a few calls and luck was on our side the place was still available and the realtor's was free to take us back........

Busy Times

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:53:14 EST

Once again I am so busy with family issues and finding a house

WOW house hunting is a lot of work and very frustrating....once again today we found a very nice house, very nice....but by the time we got home we got a call to say that house had an offer already and it was no longer on the market....I never knew it could be sold so fast....this has happen to us twice in a week...
of course some of the not so nice homes that we don't really like are still there....

I d...

Healthy Week End

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:52:36 EST

I have been very busy with my family and looking for a house....

We found a great house yesterday, only to find out there was an offer already....so Tuesday it's back to looking more....

i have been trying hard to eat healthy and keep up with my exercise.....

As I watch the older folk at the rehab place I know I need to do this for me...they explain to my Dad that no matter what some form of exercise should happen every day, NO MATTER YOUR AGE.... today a very...

food help

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:46:12 EST

I found these two links, they have a lot of info about healthy food and eating...

Eatright.org this will also help you find a registered dietitian in your area

Supertracker.usda.gov this has info on over 8 thousand foods...and calories burned a long with other healthy eating guides...

I'm going to see if the links work here as sometimes they don't
both links worked for me...hope you find some of the...

New Day...New life.....New Things

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:44:17 EST

I have been very busy with family issues....

Thanks to everyone for the support and prayers for my Dad....He is doing better and getting some much needed physical therapy ....I listened today as the therapist explained that as we age we need more exercise to maintain a healthy body and mind....My Dad was always very active but the last few years not so much...She told him at 88 he needs to exercise everyday....or he will get weaker and weaker...I learned that lifting weights is so ...

Not sleeping tonight

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:51:26 EST

It is almost 3am and I am on the computer, not the best thing....
I went to bed at 10pm slept. sound too 1.30 am, could not get back to sleep....so here I am...

I want to thank everyone for the goodies and support for my Dad....Good news is he is better, appears he had lotion on his feet and when he reached for the grab bar to stand up he slipped , he did not break anything but got scared as he could not get up, he lay there on the cold tile floor for almost 2 hours, he becam...

Thanks

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:44:33 EST

I want to thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes...

We still don't know any thing, Dad is a wake and alert but can't remember what happen....

Once again thanks and i'll blog later today when I know more..
For those who asked his name is Charles....

he would not be happy to know I am blogging about him or that people know his business...

have a healthy day....

Prayers Needed

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:43:10 EST

Today as my sister and I were driving to our Dads house I got a frantic call from his women friend that Dads was down on the bathroom floor and he needed help,.... I told her to call 911 and i was less than 1 minute away.....
Sure enough Dad was on the floor, he was scared and disoriented, he did know my sister and her name....He said he was okay and did not want to go to the hospital, EMS was on the way and he was going any way.....he is not the only suborn one..lol

any way ...

interesting things about Vinegar

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:53:31 EST

I found these things on line about vinegar.....I did not know it was for more than my salad...lol

1. Insect bites or stings will be soothed quickly by pouring vinegar on it.
2. Pour vinegar on sunburn
3. If you drink a teaspoon or so of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water to help with digestion, bowel function, cholesterol, and even preventing ulcers. With the latter you might have to help a little with the stress of course.
4. Salicylic acid is what you...

A new week..but still some old pain

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:56:29 EST

Here it is Sunday already....the time sure does fly..
Today is my day to plan my meals and my exercise.
Things have been going good, I have lost most of the extra pounds I put on over the holidays, so that has set me in a good place....I still must work at it every day...with so many parties and going out to dinners it is not always easy....

Today we are going to look at new model homes, yes we are still looking, finding a new home has not been easy and at times it takes ...

happy days

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:29:07 EST

Most know I really love to cook and try new recipes....
Yesterday we went to the Home and Garden show, wow lots to see, we watched several cooking demo, and even tasted a vegetable juice drink, very good BTW...it was a vita mix blender thing I have wanted one for many years, but mostly the price is high and not sure how much I would use one....I am not a smoothie or juice drinker....I like to say I eat whole foods and not drink my calories....

We watched the waterless cook war...

personal thoughts today

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:25:32 EST

I read other spark blogs to help me stay focused on my journey to a healthy life style....
I read one today from a women who wonders when she will notice her weight loss, she has lost 50 pounds but doesn't see it....
I know how she feels, I wish I could put my feelings in to words.....I dont' always express myself as much as I would like too....I know how she feels, even to this day I still can feel like that 347 p...