The day before weigh in

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:53:54 EST

Do you ever notice that the day before weigh in there is a mix of emotions? Excitement combined with fear, anticipation combined with hesitation, etc. The day before I tend to not eat large meals, drink lots of water, and basically prepare myself for the big day. Although I'm looking forward to seeing the progress from the prior week I also get a nervous in case I don't see any at all.

I write this curiously wondering if anyone else ever has "day before" feeling of your own.

I'm proud of myself and of YOU

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:36:28 EST

Since getting back on the wagon for the one hundred thousandth time, I honestly have to say that I am proud of myself. I've taken on a good attitude and have been working towards my goal at a steady and reasonable pace. You have to know that I am a planner and sometimes tend to overcomplicate or overthink some things. I have banned myself from allowing this to happen and thus far it's working well. I'm setting up SIMPLE meals, staying within or close to my calorie limits, getting in workouts,...

Reading old blogs makes me smile

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:04:37 EST

After a nice little Samba inspired workout, I decided to sit down and look through some of my first blog entries. As I read them I felt almost transported back to the mindset that I had in early 2010. I began to feel the excitement of my words, the persistent motivation, and sheer joyI had in each new thing I was putting my mind to.

These blogs remind me of how great I can feel inside and out. That desire and drive I once had has never truly been gone. I realize that now as I lo...

What are your favorite breakfast staples?

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:23:37 EST

I have to admit, I'm not one for traditional American breakfast items. It's probably a good thing too since many are laden with everything that I don't need right now. My issue is always coming up with new, creative ideas that are good for breakfast. I get bored with some of my own staples so I'm curious what you all enjoy. What breakfast staples do you enjoy and stand by? Got good ideas for portable breakfast on the run?

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I study health but do I practice it?!

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:19:53 EST
The past few weeks have been interesting. I've flipped the script on my life and started as a full-time Nursing Student. Yes, I'm on the path to my second degree and am thus far loving the new environment. One thing I've been thinking about, as I go through my readings, is whether or not I practice what I learn and preach? Hmm...

The simple answer is only a little. I eat decently but know that I've allowed myself to fall back into bad habits as far as food choices and physical acti...

The $1 Menu - More like the $Indefinate Menu

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:52:14 EST
I have to admit it. I am a sucker for the dollar menu. No matter where it's offerred, you probably will find me there. It's all too easy for me to pick up a quick sandwich, wrap, or even just a cup of coffee and not think too much about it. After all, it's only a $1, right?

Well, after looking at how much I actually do succomb to this easy indulgence, it's clear to me that my $1 menu really isn't a $1 at all. I seem to forget about simple addition and how each of those dollars pil...

Is your town health & fitness friendly?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:11:31 EST
I was thinking about it the other day and was wondering if where you live makes a difference in terms of your workouts and healthy choice options. I'm fortunate to live in a place where fitness is encouraged and a part of a lot of people's lives. We also have access to gyms, supermarkets, bike paths, and community resources so that we can make good choices. Besides a beach (dream on!) I feel like I am set up to make good choices.

In your town, do you feel like there are options fo...

Sorry Solid Gold...I've got new plans

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:18:51 EST
After two fun Brazilian inspired workouts I have to say sorry to Solid Gold. Although the dream was once alive, I've decided to move on to spicier flavors. I want to be a Samba Dancer when I grow up! 701

And in case you're wondering, I have been doing Brazilian Dance Workout from Vanessa Isaac. Tons of fun! Let's SAMBA!

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Cool Whip...I adore thee!

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:14:26 EST
Through endless challenges,
and tempting treats,
when my willpower hangs at a thread,
you are there with your billowy lovliness.
Void of excess calories,
yet satisfying in flavor,
your light and lovely nature
comforts me without guilt.
For it is you Cool Whip,
that is versatile and forgiving,
a friend indeed,
when glucose levels fall.
Oh Cool Whip, how I adore thee!

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Appetite control...aye, aye, aye

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:11:20 EST
Well, this is the first week in a while that I have had focus on my health goals. I've felt like I've had a tapeworm for the past few months and could not seem to curb this ravenous appetite that I have. Before I could do anything I knew that appetite control was Mission #1.

This is the first week and so far I have to say it's been going well. I've focused on the right foods, watched my portions, and been retraining myself to feel satiated with less. The first few days were hard b...

When was enough, enough?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:37:09 EST
Just sitting here thinking about a few things and I was curious....when did you reach the point where enough was enough? What finally gave you the push to work towards a healthier YOU?

My first brush with this mindset was 2 years ago (have I really been here that long?!). I think I may have looked at a picture and really LOOKED at it. Besides what I saw, I just knew I was sick of breaking promises to myself.

I'm at that spot again where I think enough is enough. I've l...

What's your favorite Snowy Themed workout?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:57:42 EST
After a bizarrely warm winter we are FINALLY getting some snow in my part of the world. One thing I love about a good snow fall is the chance to do some running in snow banks. What a workout!

What fun ways do you fit in fitness when the snow hits?

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Hip Hop Hooray!!!!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:56:40 EST
What can I say? I'm feeling great! So Feel Me Flow as I go on with my bad working out self! Out of the 12 days I've been on Project FLABuLESS I've got in fitness 10 of the 12. Can I get some hands in the air and a Hip Hop Hooray to that!? In no time at all I'll be back to the frame I so much adored in 19-naughty-3! Slim, trim, and feeling great! So Pin the Tail on the Donkey cause Everything's Gonna Be Alright!

To everyone I say make today a Jamboree day full of fitness and FLABuLE...

I did it! I did it! I lost a pound!

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 09:57:34 EST
Happiness, joy, excitement...those are all the feelings that I am having this morning after stepping on the scale. I lost a pound!!

This is such a big deal for me since I've been a bit doubtful and jaded about my ability to lose weight. I guess I'm holding on to baggage cause when I hit my plateau in late 2010 I got so frustrated that I couldn't break it that I gave up for a while. I didn't mean to give up for the whole darn year but it kind of worked out that way. I still feel dou...

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 4 - Boundaries, Not Diets

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:18:39 EST
BOUNDARIES, NOT DIETS

The problem isn't with diets, it's with the way we use them, the rigid perfectionists ways. Most people on a diet strive hard for the exact number of calories, fat grams, carbs, etc. But if we slip up by eating a forbidden, we use the all or nothing approach and figure since we've blown it, we through it all out the window.

Instead of looking at the word diet, look at it as a boundary, setting limits but can be flexible allowing for common sense a...

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 3 - Do It Anyway

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:36:01 EST
Day 3: Do it anyway

I don't feel like exercising today! Does this sound familiar? Then what happens? Do you push yourself and exercise in spite of not feeling like it? Or do you give in and hang out on the couch because you don't feel like making the effort?

Right now, you may be solidly committed to your goals. But what happens when you don't feel like cooking healthy meals or following your diet plan? If you aren't careful, you can easily slide back from being commit...

My tape measure is brutal

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:30:19 EST
After many months of searching (ok, maybe only half searching) I FINALLY found my tape measure. I was happy too cause it's been a while since I've done any kind of measurements of self. Anyway, I got that thing out and took some quick measurements to see where I was at. All I have to say is "What is wrong with my tape measure?" I mean seriously, you'd think the thing could have taken it easy on me, been kind, and sugar coated a bit. But Nooooooo....instead it had to be brutal and give me num...

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 2 - Interested or Committed?

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 19:42:43 EST
Day 2: Interested or committed?

Debbie was discouraged. "Whenever I start a new diet, I'm so determined to stay on it until I reach my goal. But after just a few weeks, something comes up-a party, someone's birthday-and next thing I know, I slip off my plan and give up."

Do you feel totally determined to stick with your efforts, or do you entertain a few nagging thoughts about "having fun" instead of staying on your plan? If you tend to start and stop every time you di...

I want to breathe again

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:02:48 EST
I'm 3 days into Project FLABuLESS and I'm already envisioning the ability to breathe again. Sure, I wanna see myself in a thinner frame. That's certainly a motivating factor. But what I want to get back more than anything is the ability to breathe again. You know, walk up the stairs without struggling for air. Run after my kids without feeling like I've been stabbed in the side. And to have the feeling and strength of a super hero. I really miss that.

If you know what I'm talkin...

My 2012 Theme Song

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:23:01 EST
If there is one thing I love it is MUSIC! With that said I decided to pick one of my most all-time favorite songs as my 2012 Theme Song. "I'm feeling good from my head to my shoes, know where I'm going and I know what to do....I'm in control, my worries are few! Oooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oooooh....I've got a NEW ATTITUDE!!!"

Sing it Patti!

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9) Use Sp...

2010 was my year. 2011 was not. Will 2012 be IT?

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:38:30 EST
Well, here I am again. Starting off with what I hope is not a bunch of unbroken promises to myself. I made a contract to myself earlier this year and have not kept up with it. If this was a real legal agreement I'd be in financial ruins. But no, I didn't take it seriously and here I am. No weight lost and grasping for energy.

2010 was my year. Oh boy was it my year. I lost a good 26 pounds of the 40 that I intended to lose. I was strong, bursting with energy, and had a fierce dete...

We are ALL in training...This just needs to be DONE!

Sun, 9 Oct 2011 22:45:28 EST
If this isn't your first time trying to lose weight I ask you to think about how many times you have tried this and how many times you haven't went through with it to completion. Think of when the first time was and add up the months and/or years.

When I did this I really got to thinking about what a "waste" of time this back and forth has been for me. The constant thinking, and excuses, and whatever else I let get in my way. If the habits are made and we are doing well a majori...

Fitness = Good; Food = eh!

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 22:28:28 EST
It's time to celebrate, rejoice, and spring up and down in excitement! I was exhausted, felt like loafing around at home, but yet I STILL drug my butt to the gymm tonight. Woot woot! This is seriously a large step for me as lately I am a master of pulling out any excuse NOT to go to the gym. So score +1 for me on today's fitness!

Food, on the other hand leaves something to be desired. By looking at my tracker it reads of nothing but grease, fat, indigestion, and all things bloated....

My Contract to Self: Round 2!

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 23:34:42 EST
Well, I made a contract to myself in March and did not stick with it. I'm finally ready to give it another go. But this time I intend to stick to by remembering that I called it a "contract" for a reason.

Here is My Contract to Self:

1) Lose 15 lbs by January 1st (5 lbs per month)
2) Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
3) Work out 4 times per week at 45+ minutes per day
4) Plan meals every week
5) Pack lunch for work
6) Limit eating ...

Which physique is your pick?

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:16:38 EST
As a teen I remember looking at pictures of Cindy Crawford and Gabrielle Reece and thinking that they both had great physiques. Of course, at the time, I'm sure my vocabulary suggested something more along the lines of "skinny" or "pretty". As I got older I realized that certain body types were more appealing to me and what I'd hope to accomplish one day. Cindy Crawford was thin but not wafey looking (at least not in most pictures). Gabrielle Reece, on the other hand, had a strong, athletic ...

Evening Wrap-Up in TWO words

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:17:00 EST
Hometown Buffet 15

'Nuff said. I'm off to hang my chubby cheeks in shame. 39

What's worse? The weight gain or the BLOAT?

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:42:09 EST
Ok, I am going to get straight to the dirty rotten point. Of course it stinks gaining weight. My pants are tighter and I don't have that great skinny bitch feeling. But you want to honestly know what I think feels worse? The gaseous, bloated out feeling that I experience from a not-so-good diet. My belly feels like it's full of carbonation and is about to pop the buttons on my shirt (if I really had buttons on my shirt). You ever seen "National Lampoon's European Vacation" where Audrey dreams...

My rib cage feels like it's sitting on a bouncy ball!

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:45:06 EST
Did that title catch ya? haha That's my way of saying I'm having a "fat" day. This past weekend I went a tad bit overboard...ok...just plain out overboard....and ate many many calories beyond what I should of. Of course, I'm paying for it by a 3-pound weight gain and a terrible pudgy feeling that won't go away. Literally my rib cage does feel like it's sitting on top of some spherical type of mass. Blah.

All kidding aside, I'm not proud of my gain (yet another, BTW) but I'm also ...

I get it, it's not easy...

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:42:04 EST
So here I am AGAIN rereading my blogs and furrowing with excitement. For the past few months I went from a superstar of health to the pits of all things non-healthy. Salads and grilled chicken were traded in for whatever was cheap, available, and in any quantity (usually large). Workouts were replaced with long nights of studying and my joints and back started to feel like that of the stereotypical 80 year old.

This past semester was, in fact, a NIGHTMARE! With two demanding cours...

Operation Skinny Bitch in full effect!

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:47:49 EST
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYhNHhxN0A
(It would be best to play the music in the background while reading this blog - it will add to the effect!)

I am in the midst of one of the hardest battles I have ever fought. It's tough, it's intense, it puts me on edge, and challenges my lip service against my very will. I am in combat with the toughest challenger I can think of...and it's making me MAD!!! Who is this ever growing life force that knows just the right butto...

My Contract to Self

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 15:43:32 EST
In January I wrote down some realistic goals that I wanted to achieve this year. I didn't get off to a great start, as I did in 2010 - my best health year ever! - but I haven't lost the desire I have to get these goals accomplished.

Today marks the end of my first week back in the saddle. Tomorrow is weigh in and I'm excited to see how I did! I put forth an honest effort this week and did well with fitness and eating. I made sure to pay attention and to get myself off on the right...

Fitness is kind of funny!

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 23:02:49 EST
As I sit here in agonizing muscle pain, I thought to myself, "Fitness sure can be funny." I mean really, you start off on the right foot only to bust that foot cause you slipped on your floor, tore a ligament, pulled a muscle, or some other random instance not otherwise detected. And then, you go through the agonizing week of stiffness as your body gets used to the new groove of things. You walk like a penguin, have the slow guised movements of a 90 year-old (excluding Superhero 90's such as ...

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 7 - I Will Do It!

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:37:14 EST
I WILL DO IT!!

You've made it through the first week! How do you feel? Today you are strong, invincible, and nothing can stop you!

Become your own cheerleader. To increase your success, create a strong belief that you will do this, and shout out words of encouragement that will keep you motivated all day long.

To enhance your cheerleading, create several phrases as to why you are convinced you will do it this time.
1. I'm totally determined.
2. ...

100 Days of Weight Loss - Day 6: Protect Your Program

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:09:48 EST
No one will care as much as you do about your weight loss plan as you. Rather then depend upon others to make you weight loss plan work, determine that you are going to protect your program at all costs"

Be aware of and avoid instances that will cause you to fall. If you know that the table at the potluck is full of desserts, avoid that area so you don't fall into weakness. If your willpower isn't strong don't tempt it.

"Not just yet...."
Whenever you are being p...

100 Days of Weight Loss - Day 5: Magic Notebook

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:17:23 EST
Magic Notebook

For many people, recording personal thoughts & feelings gives valuable insight. You're able to see possible patterns. You can write as little as one sentence to many.

Just because you think about a food, doesn't mean you need to eat it. If you write about it, you're taking it out of your mind. Write about the anticipated pleasure in eating it.

Practice the skill of observing food cues, then let them go, i.e. movie theater popcorn. Note how it...

Vegetarians and Vegans: You meal suggestions requested!

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:50:07 EST
Meat is something I can take or leave. To be honest, I only like a little here and there and wouldn't terribly miss it if I had other options to work with. Ground meat and certain cold meats gross me out and poultry seems to be the only thing that doesn't come too close to crossing a line. I absolutely love beans and have worked with Tofu in a minimal capacity in the past. Nuts are a constant snack that I adore. Besides these things I'm not sure what else to incorporate as a protein source. ...

100 Days of Weight Loss - Day 4: Boundaries, Not Diets

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:00:39 EST
BOUNDARIES, NOT DIETS

The problem isn't with diets, it's with the way we use them, the rigid perfectionists ways. Most people on a diet strive hard for the exact number of calories, fat grams, carbs, etc. But if we slip up by eating a forbidden, we use the all or nothing approach and figure since we've blown it, we through it all out the window.

Instead of looking at the word diet, look at it as a boundary, setting limits but can be flexible allowing for common sense a...

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 3 - Do It Anyway

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:20:11 EST
Day 3: Do it anyway

I don't feel like exercising today! Does this sound familiar? Then what happens? Do you push yourself and exercise in spite of not feeling like it? Or do you give in and hang out on the couch because you don't feel like making the effort?

Right now, you may be solidly committed to your goals. But what happens when you don't feel like cooking healthy meals or following your diet plan? If you aren't careful, you can easily slide back from being commit...

100 Days of Weight Loss - Day 2 - Interested or Committed?

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:42:56 EST
Day 2: Interested or committed?

Debbie was discouraged. "Whenever I start a new diet, I'm so determined to stay on it until I reach my goal. But after just a few weeks, something comes up-a party, someone's birthday-and next thing I know, I slip off my plan and give up."

Do you feel totally determined to stick with your efforts, or do you entertain a few nagging thoughts about "having fun" instead of staying on your plan? If you tend to start and stop every time you di...

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 1 - I used to be that way

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:58:45 EST
When I began my journey last year I had a very supportive coworker that introduced me to 100 Days of Weight Loss by Linda Spangle, RN, MA. She used to receive one daily through her Weight Watchers membership and would share them with me. I found them to be very valuable and thought that I would share them again this year since the words in them are wonderful.

In case anyone is interested in a hard copy I found the author's site and was thinking of picking up an actual copy since I...

The "itch" is coming back and I welcome it!

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:40:57 EST
As I sit here with my nose crammed into a Geometry book I suddenly realized that I have been sitting way too long. In fact, I noticed that I felt a sudden urge to get up and jump around. Strange considering the fact that I've been on this self imposed break without much thought of real physical activity in a while.

As I sit here though I realize that I have had that "itch" to workout for a few days now. To be honest, I think this started as I started noticing minor changes in my bo...

Self-Imposed Break through Honesty

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:38:03 EST
One thing I firmly believe through the weight loss process is the fact that you need to be honest with yourself first. In being honest, if you know that something may not fit into a particular time frame of life then it IS ok to take a break once in a while. With that said, I have been on a self-imposed break for almost the past month now.

I started off in January with the right mentality and goals set that I waned to achieve. The only thing that I wasn't foreseeing was the fact t...

Lax...ALREADY? I need some Oomph!

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:31:24 EST
Yep, it has happened. With everything piling up I have put "health" on hold. And it's not even the end of January!!!

School, work, and home have all been pulling me in a million directions and I'm feeling. The past two week I only worked out 3 days those weeks and that is far from my needed goal of at least 5 days.

My nutrition is poor and I barely eat the right food let alone enough calories. I'm eating like a 14 year old with better things to do.

I aimed t...

Confession: I strapped on the feed bag

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:18:19 EST
Strange title, I know. But literally that's what it felt like I did this past weekend. I went to visit family and ended up COMPLETELY letting go of my good habits. I had oozy, cheesy pizza two days in a row. Then, if that wasn't enough, I went to the Mecca of all things caloric: Golden Corral. Yes, I was roped in by the sound of sizzling steak and the drool enhancing effect of the dessert bar. Can anyone say saddle bags??

I swear since eating all this (and that was 4 days ago!) I h...

LADYSALUBRIOUS's SparkPeople Blog

10 consecutive days of fitness...it feels good to say that!

Sense of accomplishment - can you feel it?

I call MYSELF to ACTION!

Some encouragement needed please :(

The day before weigh in

I'm proud of myself and of YOU

Reading old blogs makes me smile

What are your favorite breakfast staples?

I study health but do I practice it?!

The $1 Menu - More like the $Indefinate Menu

Is your town health & fitness friendly?

Sorry Solid Gold...I've got new plans

Cool Whip...I adore thee!

Appetite control...aye, aye, aye

When was enough, enough?

What's your favorite Snowy Themed workout?

Hip Hop Hooray!!!!

I did it! I did it! I lost a pound!

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 4 - Boundaries, Not Diets

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 3 - Do It Anyway

My tape measure is brutal

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 2 - Interested or Committed?

I want to breathe again

My 2012 Theme Song

2010 was my year. 2011 was not. Will 2012 be IT?

We are ALL in training...This just needs to be DONE!

Fitness = Good; Food = eh!

My Contract to Self: Round 2!

Which physique is your pick?

Evening Wrap-Up in TWO words

What's worse? The weight gain or the BLOAT?

My rib cage feels like it's sitting on a bouncy ball!

I get it, it's not easy...

Operation Skinny Bitch in full effect!

My Contract to Self

Fitness is kind of funny!

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 7 - I Will Do It!

100 Days of Weight Loss - Day 6: Protect Your Program

100 Days of Weight Loss - Day 5: Magic Notebook

Vegetarians and Vegans: You meal suggestions requested!

100 Days of Weight Loss - Day 4: Boundaries, Not Diets

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 3 - Do It Anyway

100 Days of Weight Loss - Day 2 - Interested or Committed?

100 Days of Weight Loss: Day 1 - I used to be that way

The "itch" is coming back and I welcome it!

Self-Imposed Break through Honesty

Lax...ALREADY? I need some Oomph!

Confession: I strapped on the feed bag