KRAZYKIKI's SparkPeople Blog

Food

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:38:12 EST

I've been doing well with my half marathon training...getting all the miles in with pretty consistent times. I'd like to be proud of myself, but I feel like I keep negating all my hard work when I go 1600 calories over my limit several times a week. I'm trying to get back into some kind of healthy routine, but it's a struggle. I keep hoping things will start to gel, but so far no such luck. So for now I'm going to stay positive about the success I am having, and just keep plugging away at the...

Emotional Eating...HELP!

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:54:56 EST

I've been reading the SP articles about emotional eating and while that is all well and good, I'd like to hear from some fellow sparkers what your tips and tricks are for both avoiding emotional eating situations and getting out of them once you've started. Please help!

Pitfalls

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:41:54 EST

The actual definition of 'pitfall' is a hidden or unexpected danger. I'm not sure that really applies to this situation...or every situation I put myself in when it comes to extra calories. I feel like its been happening more and more lately. I stop home for a half hour between jobs and consume more calories in those 30 minutes than I have all day. I'm not surprised when it happens...it certainly isn't an unexpected trap. I keep setting myself up for this, and I'm having a hard time breaking ...

Great Run!

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:05:17 EST

Today was run #3 of the Great Half Marathon Adventure and I really surprised myself. I decided to just keep running. Sundays are great because I don't usually have any obligations and the weather was perfect for a longer run (at least when I went it was...got way too cold later on). So rather than the 2 miles I had planned, I ended up going 4.45 miles! That's the longest I've run EVER...not just in training. I don't think I'm ready to make every run longer, but it's nice to know I won't colla...

Planning Ahead

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:36:52 EST

I've been trying to work some strength training back into my routine so today I visited the SP workout generator for some ideas. I picked my favorite combinations they suggested and added them to my tracker for next week. Hopefully having a routine laid out for me will help me stick to it.

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Visiting the Kitchen

Thu, 9 May 2013 20:13:54 EST

I actually made not one, but TWO Spark Recipes today. Me. That's a big deal. I don't cook. I kinda hate it. Really, the fewer steps between me and dinner the better. But today was kinda fun. It was nice knowing what was going into my meal. Nice to know the calorie count before I started. I actually feel full from a healthy meal that didn't consist of plain chicken and raw vegetables. Perhaps I'll visit the kitchen again sometime...

Early to Rise

Wed, 8 May 2013 20:02:59 EST

I never dreamed I'd be starting my days with 5:30am runs...now here I am (mostly) excited to get up and get my butt in gear. Tomorrow is run #2 in what I just this moment decided to call the Great Half Marathon Quest. I'm actually excited to do it. Who am I and what have I done with myself? Who knows...I might actually get to like this new me...then again, I'm still only running 2 miles...check back in when I'm up to 10 miles... :P

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Cravings

Thu, 2 May 2013 20:46:45 EST

The worst part about trying to get myself back on track is dealing with all the cravings. I know it's all about moderation, but when you're hungry and the food is easily accessible...well most of us have been there done that.

My biggest problem is I crave something when I see it or think about it. Food is EVERYWHERE...and it's so easy to get. Fast food, coffee shops, bagels/cupcakes/donuts/whatever at the office...yea...

So I'm doing my best to control the circumstances...

May Day May Day!

Wed, 1 May 2013 21:07:57 EST

Well today is the day...the beginning of...well...the beginning. May is the first official training month for the half marathon I'm running with the greatest best friend ever! (Hi Shmam...I stole your shout out idea cause it totally made my day 36 334 !)

I don't love running, but I think I'm going to love the results...love the journey. And if I actually end up running 13.1 miles...all the better. I've already got plans to enjoy a chocolate peanutbutter mil...

Feeling Proud

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:56:39 EST

Just wanted to take a moment to give myself a little pat on the back.

Last year I started running the 3 mile path outside my office during my lunch breaks. Of course it wasn't just running at first. It was more running until I felt like my lungs would explode or my legs would turn to jelly, then walking. With a co-worker I was able to work up to running almost the entire path. I think we ran the whole thing once by the end of the summer.

Yesterday I went out on my own a...

Wedding Week

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:04:38 EST

Well it's official, I've been invited to 2 weddings in the same week this September. Sounds like a good enough goal to me! New dresses (and therefore new shoes) are always good incentive. :)

So let the Countdown to Wedding Week begin!

I'm going to the gym at lunch today. Seems like a good way to start a new goal. Going to track my food today too. One day at a time right?

Happy Wednesday! :)

February/Lent Goals

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:24:07 EST

Hello Spark Friends!
It's been a while, but I think this might be a good time for me to get back to SP. I've decided this year to set a different goal for myself each month. For January I gave up meat. I'm now a few weeks into my February challenge and Lent starts tomorrow, so I figured it was a good time to officially declare my goals.

February: I'm giving up chocolate. A HUGE challenge for me. That means no chocolate milk, no chocolate pudding cups with lunch...so many thi...

Harping?

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:06:13 EST

My whole life it seems there has been someone telling me how I can be healthier. Although people have the best intentions, I started to resent all the advice. Why can't I just be accepted the way I am?

Now I find myself giving advice to other people and it really bothers me. Am I that person now? The person that I resented?

It's not about how you look. I don't look at a person and see their weight. I see that I want them around for as long as possible. Selfish maybe, b...

I Down, 163 To Go

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 21:57:05 EST

Day 1 of my 164 day goal is coming to a close, and I think it was a success. Calendar is getting a green X for sure.

I've started a major purge of one of the most cluttered rooms in my place and it feels great. Purging is always a good sign for me...it is usually accompanied by a period of motivation...as if I am shedding a little more of the past and taking another step toward a brighter future. That might be a little cheesy, but I've spent the last 3+ years trying to figure thing...

Winter Blues

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:01:56 EST

Well it's that time of year again. Snow, snow, and more snow. Gone are the days of running at lunch. Gone are the 5 mile skates at the parkway. Gone is all that summer motivation. How does one turn this around?

I'm thinking about trying snowshoeing. Trying to embrace the season. I'm also going to sign up for an adult ballet class...something I've always wanted to try. I'm looking for new sources of motivation. Anything that can help me make it to Spring.

I'm not blamin...

Feeling Way Too Full

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:22:28 EST

I have to admit it. I just ate about half a container of french fried onions...you know, green bean casserole topper? A food that should not even exist, it's that bad for you...

So now I'm feeling exactly as I should...WAY TOO FULL.

I need to find inspiration somewhere. I need that push that got me on a roll to begin with. I've got a goal lined up for January, but that's a month away. What to do until then?

I've been very upset with one of my closest friends ...

Inspired

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:12:14 EST

I happened upon an article today about a woman who lost 125lbs. I always like to read those stories to see what tips people have for success. Turns out after trying several different plans, this woman found her success on Sparkpeople! Well after reading that I had to log in a log my calories. I want to try to get back into using SP now that the holidays are almost here. I know this is probably the hardest time of year to maintain weight. Luckily I've been doing pretty well with my workouts. I...

October 1

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:58:38 EST

I've been avoiding SP lately. I guess I didn't want extra reminders that I'm not eating well and I'm certainly not exercising enough. I've been using my success as an excuse. "Oh well I can go out to eat...I've done so well, one meal isn't going to undo all of my work." And while that may be true, for me personally one meal out always leads to another. One excuse always leads to another and I'm afraid it's all going to lead me back to where I was before.

So here I am once again at...

New Goal

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:01:39 EST

Today I'm setting a pretty tough goal, but it's going to benefit me in many ways if I can stick to it. Tonight I'm going out to dinner with a good friend, and that will be my last meal out until I go to Disney. At least, I will try my very best to make it my last. There are two major things I'm hoping to accomplish with this.

I want to be healthier. I know I often eat out because I don't feel like cooking. Well it's time for that to end. Winter is coming and it's the perfect time ...

The internet knows everything!

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:07:24 EST

Well it turns out there really is no excuse for not knowing how many calories I'm eating. So far I've found the nutrition stats on any food that I couldn't find on SP and it's been pretty eye opening. It's nice to know that I can plan ahead now before I go out to eat or even before I go to the store. Wegmans has the nutrition info for all of it's ready to cook foods, subs, and whatever else online. Turns out there really isn't a way to justify a meatball sub...

The nice thing is I...

Back on track?

Sat, 8 Sep 2012 17:59:50 EST

I've been feeling good the last few days. Really trying to get in extra cardio where I can. I've even worked out at home a few times, which is pretty different for me. Hopefully that means I'm back on track! I do know that I'd like to keep feeling good. Who wouldn't? Guess I better keep doing my best! As always, thanks to all my SP friends for all of your support! Couldn't do it without you. :D

New Favorite Snack!!

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 21:07:37 EST

So I'm wandering through Wegman's (not always a good idea) when I happened upon the frozen food section. I was stocking up on my favorite sugar free popsicles and frozen veggies when I made an unusual stop at the frozen waffle section. Now I'm not a huge waffle fan, but I do enjoy a pancake with peanut butter, so I thought a waffle with pb might be a nice way to mix up my breakfast routine. Apparently Wegman's has a whole line of organic waffles. Who knew? So I went for the flaxseed waffles.....

Ok so you can't do it all...

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:00:14 EST

Ok so I still hit the snooze button this morning...and I really don't feel all that bad about it! I've never enjoyed working out in the morning. I can't expect that to change over night. Perhaps once I've settled into a routine I'll be able to fit in some morning workouts, but I'm not going to beat myself up over something that doesn't work for me. There are plenty of other things I'm doing right...and hey! I lost 25lbs without getting up early once! So I'm going to keep going with what works...

106 Calories

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 20:45:31 EST

I just did one of the 10 minute workouts on my SP Cardio Blast DVD (which has been gathering dust for the past few weeks) and according to SP I burned 106 calories. If I do one 10 minute workout a day that's an extra 742 calories burned in a week! In 10 minutes! Now I'm starting to think about other kinds of 10 minute workouts I can squeeze in a day. How about instead of hitting snooze, I use that extra 10 minutes in the morning. Or when I'm on vacation! Fitting in 10 minutes seems a lot easi...

At Home

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:03:57 EST

My new goal today is to start finding a healthy balance at home with both food and exercise. I haven't been eating a ton of junk, but I certainly haven't been eating very balanced meals either (popsicles are cereal are the norm). I'd also like to get in at least a 10 minute workout everyday at home. Break up my lounging time a little bit. I think both of these things will make a big difference for me.

I'm also trying to keep a positive attitude as much as possible. One of my friend...

Strong September

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 16:09:19 EST

I have to say August was a bit of a bust for me. I didn't really do much of anything in the way of health and weight and all that jazz. It wasn't a bad month...just not a very active month either. I'm thinking September is as good a time as any to start something new. Seasons are changing, things are picking back up at work, and I want to make sure I'm into a good routine before the holidays get here. I think we all know how hard holiday season can be...

I'm going to a boot camp cl...

Excited for the weekend!

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:49:19 EST

Well it looks like it's going to be an awesome weekend! Tomorrow I'm doing double duty at the studio. Zumba at lunch and Zumba after work. Can't go wrong there. Then I've got a friend spending the weekend with me. Feels like I haven't seen them in forever! On Saturday I'm going to the fair with the visiting friend and several other of my favorite people. Sunday I'm bringing visiting friend to a cookout with totally different favorite people. Then visiting friend and I are going to have an awe...

Once A Day

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:49:55 EST

I'm going to try to get back to writing a blog entry once a day. Not only does it help me work out whatever I'm thinking about, it also gets me logged into SP which usually gets me using the the trackers and tools I've been neglecting. I've got 23 days until my next goal and I'm going to work as hard as I can during that time. I keep changing my weight goals, but really I just want to get back to feeling good. I've been a little sluggish lately and I don't like that one bit! Have to get back ...

Time to maintain?

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:38:40 EST

I've been thinking about my weight loss so far and I'm starting to think it might be time to maintain more so than continue to lose. Of course I'll keep working toward my "dream" size, but I'm in a comfortable place with my workouts and diet and I've been at the same weight for a few weeks now. It's not unreasonable to maintain and I'm way healthier and stronger than I've ever been. So why not stop stressing, and start enjoying the progress I've made? I've always said I didn't want to spend m...

Harder Than It Looks

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:18:07 EST

I really, really want to get back on track...I swear I do...but then again maybe I don't...because I keep not getting back on track...which goes against what I think I want...hmmm.

I'm not sure why it is so hard this time. I guess I still really haven't found a reasonable goal. I'm using my vacation in December which is still just too far away to seem real. People have been giving me good advice, but I just can't seem to settle on any one thing. Maybe I'll just start small. Give t...

Hello moderation, nice to see you again.

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:50:14 EST

Well today was my first day getting back on track, and it's hard to believe how much I've already forgotten. Turns out food still has calories whether you're counting them or not. Guess I better stick to counting because I don't even want to think about what I ate the few weeks I slacked off.

Then again I guess if we didn't gain weight once in a while to balance things out then we would just waste away into nothing. As in all things, I just have to find the balance.

It...

Fresh Start...Again

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:34:26 EST

Well there is no denying it...I've been in a total slump the last few weeks. Eating out all the time, over eating (and we're not talking anything healthy here), and missing workouts has just got me into a bad rut. I know there are up and down swings to everything, but I've really got to try to get myself out of this before I undo all of my hard work! I told myself I wouldn't go back to the old me and I won't! I can't. That would certainly put me into a much much deeper rut...much harder to ge...

180 Something...

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 21:49:32 EST

Well I've been on the edge of finally getting into the 180s, but I've been stuck. I went back into some old eating habits, and while I haven't gained any weight, I've lost all of the momentum I had a few weeks ago. I really do want to get on the other side of the 180s, so hopefully if I set my mind to it I can get back on track. I am going to be doing extra Zumba for the next five weeks, so hopefully that will give me an extra push.

Carol M. Baldwin "A Run For Their Life"

Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:41:51 EST

A friend of mine asked if I wanted to do the Carol M. Baldwin 5K with her in October. I said yes mostly because I had to miss the Komen race this year, but also because I wanted to prove that I could actually run a 5K. Well it turns out I can already run 3.1miles....3.38 actually. So now that I know I can actually do the run I'm deciding if I want to focus more on getting people to join the team. I think it is a great cause, but I've already made a huge donation and asked my friends to donate...

Changes for July

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:29:55 EST

First off, I have to admit that I have a problem. Not even 12 hours after staff training is over and I'm already thinking about next year. I feel like the Macy's Parade Coordinator. My life revolves around what amounts to about 4 hours worth of other people's enjoyment.

In any case, training (aka the 2 most stressful days of the year) is over and luckily June is too. I'm going out to my last birthday dinner tomorrow night and then Sunday I can try to get back on track. It's so muc...

Time For Internet

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:14:43 EST

Well as you may or may not know, several months ago I dropped Verizon Fios because the customer service was a NIGHTMARE. I've been relying on an unreliable internet hot spot since then and I've finally decided I have to suck it up and get something more dependable. I've actually been missing my time on Spark People. I've also been doing very poorly weight loss wise because things are very stressful at work right now. And how do I deal with stress? By eating of course! Not only do I eat, but I...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:55:13 EST

YAY!!!! I had a GREAT birthday!!!! :) And because of that, I'm not even going to bother logging my calories today. That is all. :)

Party Time!!

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:15:09 EST

Ok I'm not really having a party, but I am celebrating my birthday for the next few weeks. :) Seems like everyone wants to go out for dinner. I don't mind that...it will test what I've learned so far about eating out. Also, it's my birthday. I wait all year for an excuse to go out with as many people as possible. I'm going to enjoy it. So there! :)

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The Challenge

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:10:55 EST

I was talking to a friend about my weekend problem and, as nice as he is, he was not being very helpful. I've known for a little while that he was coming to visit sometime in July, so I asked him to pick a date that he was visiting and that could be my next goal. I've got 5 weeks. I told him I'd lose 6 more pounds by then, but my true goal is 10. I know that's a lot, but it's about time I really challenged myself. The first 20 pounds were quick and somewhat easy because I made big changes in ...

Weekend Warrior

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:23:22 EST

I've decided I need to take a stand! I'm sick of ruining me week's worth of hard work over the weekend because I've got nothing better to do than eat. When I'm not doing anything on the weekend I eat at home, and when I'm busy I'm usually eating wherever I am. My calendar has red Xs on every Friday and Saturday this month and all but 1 Sunday. Unacceptable. It's no wonder my weight loss had all but stopped. I guess I need to figure this out and fast because this week is going to be nothing bu...

Starting Over (Sorta)

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:07:47 EST

Well I'm not starting over from the very beginning. I'm just starting over with all the same feelings that come with a new workout. I tried R.I.P.P.E.D for the first time yesterday...I taught Zumba right after, and today I had T-N-T and Zumba. Needless to say I'm pretty worn out at this point. I'm starting to feel like I did when I first took on my new workout routine...only this time is different.

This time I see the challenge laid out in front of me and I know I can beat it! I k...

Workout Video

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:15:06 EST

Today I did a workout video that I haven't touched in a LONG time. I don't have much need for them these days because I get so much live fitness...no need for it at home. But tonight I needed to do something and it was just too hot to be outside (plus I got enough sun this weekend) so I went to the old reserve. Good choice.

Not only did I get a workout in, but I got a huge confidence boost. This video was MUCH easier than I remembered. In fact, after I was done I decided to add a ...

Letting Go

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:22:04 EST

Well this weekend was a bust health wise. I ate a lot, I drank a lot, and I didn't do a damn thing in way of working out. So much for starting Biggest Loser off with a bang. I also spent a lot of time with people who were just plain nasty. So much negativity. I tried very hard to leave all of that behind as I drove home, and I think after a shower and a good night's sleep I'll be ready to take on the rest of the week. I've learned that I can be much happier and the days can pass by much more ...

Positive Thinking

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 17:57:30 EST

The last few days I've really been trying to put positive energy out into the universe. It's the last step in my "total transformation" (a phrase which I haven't used until just now). I know I can be a bit of downer, especially when I'm alone with my thoughts, but lately I've been working hard to bring the positive forward and let the negative stuff fall away. For example, I've had a fantastic day today...got a ton of compliments on my new shirt, had so much fun at work, had a great walk at l...

Cheater

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:17:32 EST

I've been cheating with my food because I keep thinking "I better do any cheating before we start the Biggest Loser." Can't keep doing that. I can't think of BL as an 8 week break from unhealthy food. I have to see it as a chance to make some real changes. Got another red X on my calendar today and I'm not too happy with myself. Only 4 days into the month and I've got more red than green. I'm not going to earn my birthday dinner if I keep making poor choices. I've got my meals planned out for...

Lazy Sunday

Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:00:26 EST

Today was the perfect lazy day. It started off not lazy at all...I went to Zumba and Tight-N-Tone bright and early so I could enjoy the rest of my weekend guilt free. :) I got to take a nice long shower, have a yummy lunch, lounge in my PJs, read a good book, tidy the apartment, get all my winter stuff out of the closet and into another closet, watch a movie, text a few friends, check in on FB and SP....overall, it was a nice day. I didn't over indulge, and I got in a nice workout too. I woul...

Lazy Sunday

Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:00:22 EST

Hmmm...

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 23:34:54 EST

In looking at my calories for the past couple of days (I've been cheating a bit) I realized something. In one day, I ate almost as many calories as I burn in a week. In one day. Kinda made me sick to my stomach. Makes me wonder how I can make any progress when I can consume that many calories without thinking twice. But I guess that is the whole point of SP, to help me think twice. To help me place the true value on a few tasty treats vs. the value of having a balanced week. So as I go into a...

Biggest Loser

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:25:02 EST

I'm excited to report that we are starting a Biggest Loser competition at work! Now I really don't think I have a chance at winning any of the individual prizes, but I do think it will be the perfect motivation for 8 weeks. I'll be on a team with my coworkers, and, if nothing else, I will work hard so I don't let them down! At the end of the 8 weeks the winning department gets to split the grand prize, so I don't want to ruin our chances of winning that! I'll be sure to keep you all updated.....

Allergy Fog

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:02:42 EST

Well with all this beautiful weather comes all the not so beautiful allergens. Seems this season is particularly nasty for a lot of people, including me. I finally had to break down and head to the pharmacy. My shopping list included generic Zyrtec, generic Benadryl, eye drops, nasal spray, and ibuprofen. Whether I'm treating my allergies or not, it has a negative influence on my workouts. Without the meds I'm miserable, with the meds I'm totally wiped out. Throw in all the time outside in th...