LUVNME2DAY's SparkPeople Blog

Checking in with my goals

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:44:45 EST

I was looking at my goals to see that I am about to accomplish one this weekend. THis weekend is the MS tour bike ride. 150 miles. YEah. I am so glad. I have maintained my weight from 139 to 143 fluctuated consistently. I am still working on losing some more. Maybe this heat will allow me to seat it off. lol.

Update:Teen Losing weight

Tue, 10 May 2011 21:20:19 EST

So for those who may have read my previous blogs about the teen I am helping to lose weight..well, she has lost weight. I believe 6 pounds. We are so proud of her. She says she spends her allowance on buying her own food cause her parents don't think she is committed to losing weight. My daughter has been her cheerleader and walking with her. It is so good. Unfortuantely, I can't take her to the gym with me. Her parents wont get her a membership. Today, she got an application to volunteer at ...

boot camp

Tue, 3 May 2011 05:44:29 EST

Today, Im having boot camp for my kids and their friends. Anyone want to join. Its a mixture of strength training and cardio using what is in the park. Riverview farm park off menchville rd. It will be around 4pm.

Pay it forward...continued

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:48:51 EST

So today my daughters friend came over today and I gave her a food and exercise journal to record her food. She bought herself a book catered to teenagers on how to eat correctly. That was a plus to see her determination. Its so funny to hear her speak about the things I am talking about. Today, I showed her what a serving size of cereal was and what a plate looks like. She said that's it. The plate was the same as you would use for a toddler. So she was given direction to walk 45 to 60 minut...

Hilarious Gym Dilema

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:43:40 EST

This morning after my workout I went the showers and took my shower. When I reached in my bag to get my towel, I realized I forgot it. Normally, that didn't bother me cause usually I came to the gym with loads of clothes on and would grab a clean shirt or pants to dry off with. However, since the weather is warm I just bring what I am wearing and a change of clothes. Thank goodness I was in the family bathroom cause they had a paper towel dispenser. Yep that is right, I used paper towels to d...

pay it forward one step at a time

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:42:36 EST

Recently, I met one of my daughters friends. Such a pleasant young girl, but her health is at risk. She found out that I am a nutritionist and began to ask questions. So, I eagerly answered all that she has. She wants to lose 100 pounds and that is perfect amount for her to meet her target weight for her height. She began to tell me how she is tired of being called whale at school and all these awful names. Also, she asked her parents for a gym membership and apparently they did not think she...

Plateau

Sun, 6 Mar 2011 19:53:51 EST

Well I haven't been able to reach my first goal of 135 but have found I was able to get my booty in a size 6. Ok, that i dont ever remember fitting into and I mean ever. So weight training is paying off and now I will be working on eating more cautiously without meat, since meat is the expense in my grocery bill. At my age concentrating on keeping my proteins high about 140g a day. Muscle mass is hard to keep as we age.

Rest today

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:51:47 EST

Today I need to find a 7 mile trail to jog. Tomorrow is 7 mile day. I have done it before so no worries except should I meet any hills then maybe. The knees start to ache a little around mile 6 so its been awhile since I have done this but we will.

getting back on track

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:55:17 EST

I never met my weight goal this summer. So I am getting back on track with calculating food again. I guess once I hit a weight I had not see in so long, I slacked off. Trying hard to get that extra jelly around my mid section to go away. I still look like I am 3 months pregnant. Starting training for a 1/2 marathon and one that I have yet to find. However, I may try the 8K at busch gardens december 5. Got to get the registration money together soon. So now I will be around again and not M.I....

KEEP In Touch

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 22:40:11 EST

I have been extremely busy building my business and have not been able to stay in touch with many of you or even continue to spark. So I am putting this out there. Here is my telephone number and call if you like to say hey or need some motivation or just chat, just give me a call. I would love to talk to you all. Good Luck to all of you on your journey towards a better and healthier you.
(757) 872-6968.
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This is an I am so glad to complain about this moment

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:55:56 EST

Just about a month ago I went shopping for new clothes for my summer vacation. Couldnt go home with a smaller me but the same old baggy big clothes, Right. Had to go looking good. Well here is a complaint that I know everyone loves to say. My new clothes are too big. Yep I found an expensive pair of jean shorts that I just had to have and now they are too big. Dont even need to unbutton them to get in and out of them. Hooray. So lets see if I can con my kids grandma into buy one of the girls ...

Refocussed

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 16:13:48 EST

Ok, I have been absent from this site for awhile. Summer has started and kids are out of school we went on a long 10 day vacation. So now its time to reorganize and get focussed and get back on track with me tracking my foods and figuring out my workout routine.

switching stores

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:44:43 EST

www.moms4success.com

Hey everyone, I found this fabulous wellness company that has some great products. All natural products. Great for the home and your health. Love them so much I started marketing for them. Click the link for more info.

First triathalon-Completed

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:37:41 EST

Ok so today was my triathalon. I took yesterday afternoon off to do any last minute preparation. Glad of that. Didnt get much sleep last night. Nervous. Kept having bad dreams. I was scared of the fish and sharks that could possibly be in the water today. No sharks. Yeah. Plenty of fish or something. I couldnt tell but I sure could feel it. When I got into bay to swim, OMG those waves kept crashing into my face and water going up my nose. Yuck. For a split second I question myself if I could ...

are you eating right?

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:46:11 EST

We all have the same idea in mind, to become healthier at whatever that weight may be. To get to that point means changing our behaviors, thoughts, and attitudes about eating.
Are you eating correctly. Are you eating enough carbs, proteins and fats to provide you enough energy and nutrients for you body to do what it is supposed. The average person should be eat 50 percent of their calories from carbs, 30 percent from good fats, and 20 percent from protein. However, you may an athlete n...

FIrst 5k

Sat, 15 May 2010 11:12:34 EST

I completed my first 5k with a time of 28:19. I thought I was about to die. I started off with the excitement of everyone else running a 7 min mile and when I ran the first mile I said whoa, need to slow down if I am going to continue running this through. At mile 2 I was at 17 minutes and was still impressed. However, not so impressed when grandma ran past me. Now I have my own PR. YEAH. The one thing about these events is that food. I mean we run these events and all the extra, unncessary ...

Relaxation

Fri, 14 May 2010 06:14:31 EST

Today is my day to relax. Tomorrow is my first 5k and i hope to do it under 29 minutes. Just dont want to be caught up in someone else's pace nor do I want to get trampled. We will see.

Colds really suck

Thu, 6 May 2010 19:54:33 EST

Just I was getting excited about starting a new workout routine with adding swimming 3 nights of the week along with cycling or running, I get a virus. This sticks. I got a run in this morning but by the end of the day more and more sneezing and couldnt breath. Tired and just want to sleep. Tried to bribe my daughter to skip soccer to watch her brother but unsuccessful. Oh well for now I am awaiting his bed time so it can be mine as well for tonight and get up a bit later for class. UGG. hate...

Triathalon POinters

Wed, 5 May 2010 06:04:01 EST

So I am going to do a triathalon in June, well I hope to. I am trying to muster up the registration fee. I enjoy the competition, even knowing I wont win. I really enjoy the workouts and training for them. It helps me stay motivated for something and keeps my workouts changing. I have my first 5K on the 15th of this month. I like the idea of doing an event each month. If anyone has any pointers on what to expect send it my way.

UGG

Wed, 5 May 2010 05:59:21 EST

Ok, what is with the scale. Up and down but never budging. OMG, what more can I do to get to my goal. I knew this point was coming and here it is. Well I guess I need to reevaluate what I am doing to push that scale down. Hopefully, training for a triathalon will help and get back to my old habit of sparking my calories faithfully.

A month and a half to go

Sat, 1 May 2010 07:54:16 EST

I have 11 pounds to go to get to my 135 mark and only a month and half to go. This is the hardest part. Will I stress over the 135, no definately not. The way I am built if I just drop 5 more than that will be healthy for me and easy to maintain. I think that my body is changing because I am having to go out and buy SMALLER clothes. 244 . Reflecting back to wearing a size 14 and now I can fit 8's and 10's. This is an accomplishment. I still need to work on my bad habits of eating ...

Complement

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:08:37 EST

So yesterday I was working out and someone stopped me to say "hey, half of you is gone". WoW, that made my day and the last several months worth it. Sometimes when you are so tired of working at getting to your goal and you just want to slack a bit, a strange comes by with some motivational words. Glad that my work is showing.

get it together

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:38:01 EST

I am losing control and fast. I need to get back on track. This past week its been munch munch munch. I can't seem to fight these cravings. Had recees peanut butter cups last night. Its seems that I am hungry more often. I have slacked on the sparking and its starting to show. Someone smack me. "Slap". Get it together. Things are getting more hectic. School is now back in session and class is a 10pm. Yuck, I am now losing my eight hours of sleep. I need to find time to do it all and not stres...

Eating likea pig

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:52:05 EST

I could not believe that I have lost 2 pounds. Wow. ITs amazing how the metabollism is increased so much that I have to eat even more. What amazes me is that this past week daughter and I make funnel cakes on more than one occasion and ate out at subway for some spicy italian subs. Talk about fattening but delicious. My new workout routine seems to be paying off. Training for this 5k is a routine I may have to stick with. 11 pounds to go. 244

I did it.

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:28:34 EST

Ok, so every Saturday is my longest running day since I decided to train for my first 5k and today of all days was a 6 miler. 6 miles. I never ran 6 miles. I really didnt think I could do it since after 5 my joints start to ache. TOo my surprise I DID IT!!!. Its an amazing feeling how you can push your body to its limits. The hardest was that I had to do it all on a TM since I had no sitter for this morning to run outdoors. My time 61:27. Dont know if that is good or not but hey, I accomplish...

Picture me

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:06:02 EST

Ok , so I have taken pictures of my mid point and boy what a difference. I look at my before picture and then the midpoint, it makes me smile. A visual really helps staying motivated.

Dreading the scale

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:14:36 EST

Tuesday is approaching and I am going to be getting on the scale. Unfortunately, I am not wanting to see the end result of this past week. I have eaten out so much. We celebrate with our income tax return and have gone out 4 times with in the last week and half. ITs been IHOP all the time. IHOP doesnt list their nutrients on many of their foods so who knows how much I have eaten. GOOD thing is that I never skip a workout and since the weather has been nice have added a sunday walk in too. Ano...

Stress

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:22:06 EST

OMG, I dont know which way I am going. I forgot that i had school last THursday and fell asleep. I almost forgot my daughters teacher conference today. Its a good thing we were playing at the school anyways. Still continuing with my workouts and dont think my eating habits are on track. I need to get refocused. So much to do and know that I need 8 hours of sleep and still get everything done. I recently gave up the TiVo to my hubby so there is no television to watch. Dont care to see commerci...

success

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 05:43:41 EST

So I have continuously been losing 1 to 2 pounds and I know where my slowing point is and it is coming up soon. I am now at the weight I was when I got pregnant so that goal has been achieved. Now I am working toward getting to the weight I need to be at. Need to work on my lower abs and psoas muscles more. They seem to be the weakest on me right now. 5 more pounds and I am going to buy a new workout outfit. I am so glad I let my kids borrow my smaller clothes instead of getting rid of them....

willpower

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:54:23 EST

I have noticed that I still dont have any will power with saying no. Its easier just to stay home and eat than to fight the temptations of eating out. Also, I made the mistake of buying one of favorite items at the grocery store which is tropical trail mix. Yummy. I love dehydrated fruits. However, the carb content in those suckers are extremely high. I need to just take the bag and give it to the kids to eat so it will be gone and I can be back on track. Thats exactly what I will do. Separat...

pulled muscle

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:02:29 EST

So I went to the grocery store Friday morning and when I get home I usually try to make the least amount of trips back and forth to the car and pulled my muscle in the shoulder. Itreally hurts. I need to get it to rest but Jatari wants or needs to be picked up and makes it worse. Sleeping on that shoulder doesn't help. ...Today daughter and I plan on going for a morning jog. Its a cold one. Need to get her up after this blog and have breakfast. Everyday is such a busy day.

No will power

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:10:50 EST

So we had the party and I brought a veggie tray. The food there was so bad for me but I was starving and no will power. I did make sure I ate many veggies from the tray I bought and thought to try a little of what was available. That was good but then somehow I was the one who held my son while he ate his cake. Yeah where is the will power in that. NONE. The cake was delicious and I am sure it will show up on this body within a week. Im trying to feel bad about eating all that junk. It was fo...

BLah BLahBLah....

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:45:12 EST

I have so much to do today. Got up early to study and try to get some school work done. Getting hungry now so I need to figure out what to eat. Going to the gym today to weigh myself. Doubtfull on any loss this week. I sure feels like I am gaining than losing even though I have been between my calories and everything else. Readjusted my calories, carbs, and protein. I know when I reach my goal weight that 1300 calories a day is ideal for me so I will need to get used to that. 1500 was like a...

Just my thoughts

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:31:01 EST

Today, I started out wonderfully with a winter jog. As I jog the sidewalks, I wonder what those in the cars are thinking of me. I can just imagine that some wish they would stop making excuses to get out and be along side of me. I think, wow, I can say I'm one those "true" runners today. One who is willing to venture out in any kind of weather to be free. Free from it all. The hour of it being about me. This time for me to clear my thoughts and think about the day ahead and mentally check off...

loving my silloutte

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:31:15 EST

You know your shadow as you may be waking or jogging. We all notice it. Well its sure enjoyable to look at more these days. I see a waist forming and not so much of me is there. As I run and my shadow is along there with me is now so much more to enjoy.

5 miles

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:02:08 EST

Today with such amazement and so proud of myself, I ran 5 miles. Well mostly. There were a few stops of rest but 5.15 miles in 64 mins. Yeah. So I made that accomplishment and will add that to my workout. When J isn't on my back I shall run. Thursdays and Saturdays are definate days to run. I am feeling in now. Need a small recharged nap so going to get in a power nap before going back to work. Looking forward to visiting the family this summer and show them my accomplishments. Will try to pa...

sitting home

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:21:23 EST

Home with the stomach virus of some sorts. Will be missing out on my workouts. DIdn't finish yesterdays workout not did I eat. Everyone is home today sick. The whole has has it. Was able to enjoy breakfast hope it stays down.

weighing in

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:55:34 EST

not expecting anything this monday as far as the weigh in. Yeah, I worked out more but today is superbowl, its like any other holiday. I eat just a llittle more than average and enjoy. Instead of eating the fried chicken I will endulge in the fig bars. Yummy. Lots of carbs in those but that is ok. Just work harder next week as well. Not punishing myself for an little endulgence.

Prep for superbowl

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:48:10 EST

Superbowl is tomorrow and today is spent preparing for it. Well all weeks exercise regimen has been leading up to tomorrow. Eating will be a bit extreme more than I usual do but it will be ok. Once in awhile isn't so bad. Not going to gorge out on junk but just enjoy some hot and spicey chicken wings with collards. Yummy.

Calculating more than calories

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:38:14 EST

It isn't enough to just pay attention to how many calories, fat, carbs, proteins one is eating. It is also important to determine your vitamins and minerals. So my goal was to make sure that I was getting the right nutrients for my body to function. Yesterday, I almost did. 2 points off my b12 minimum. For years or what may seem to have been all my life, I have dealt with feeling tired and sleeping most of the time. Now, since I pay attention to my vitamins and nutrients, the things that are...

Passing the time

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:22:12 EST

What a betterway to pass the time than to do some cardio and lots of it. School was out again today so just to let the kiddies play, I stayed at the gym 2 hours and walked. I can't wait for the weather to start warming up again and have clear and safe sidewalks to use.

Half way there

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:48:41 EST

Weighed in today. It seems that I will need to increase my cardio to keep the weightloss going. I am ready to start the walking on a daily basis as long as its not raining. Since J is about 24 pounds and I have lost 19, when I walk with him on my back it will be like walking with my old weight.

Goal: when I lose another 10 pounds, I will then splurge for a new outfit.

Bootcamp Dropout

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:36:55 EST

I am officially saying that I have become a bootcamp dropout. I have noticed the decline in going to the site to see what the daily challenge is. No, Im not dropping out of my fitness and nutrition, just the need to have the bootcamp guide me. I believe the bootcamp was something to guide me in the start of my getting healthy journey and it has. So now that I am on track, I pick out my own videos. I still do my cardio at least 6 days a week alternating weight training for the upper and lower ...

Snowed in

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:40:43 EST

Today it is snowing and the gym is closed. I picked out my cardio and have to do a full body workout for strength training. Never did lower part yesterday. Since I planned on being indoors all day, I am prepared to do a lot of cooking and freezing single serving dishes to grab. It is time to get started.

Taking it easy

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:00:12 EST

Today I took advantage to getting off work early and took and nap and then went out for a 5 mile walk. I buddled Jatari up in his snow suit and off we went. Boy it was cold when no sun was on me. 1 hour 23 minutes later we were done. It wasn't so bad. I remember prior to him coming into the world home much pain that used to be. Khora came too, but she rode her bike. Then I did my stength training as well. So now its 7pm and I am starting to make dinner. How bad is this to be eating so late. W...

Stying within range

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:58:43 EST

Went over on my carbs yesterday. My goal now is to eat my carbs by 2pm. I have resorted to eating raisins when I want something sweet. Waiting for payday to get more groceries so its getting tough. Carbs are cheaper and accesible. Working hard to stay within range.

day 23

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:01:28 EST

Well its another day and I am so glad to have been able to enjoy the outside yesterday since today its raining. Did todays videos, even the bonus. Going to the gym to finish up cardio and more strenght training. Hopefully, a good night sleep. RIght now about to go down for a nap.

Keep on moving.

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:15:14 EST

These weeks go by so fast. So I did weigh myself saturday and nothing has changed. Its not disappointing because it does happen. Anyways, as the weather starts to warm up, I see myself outside more often even after a workout. I have noticed improvement in my energy and no aches when Im on my feet walking the mall and other stores for hours. I need to start calculating my extra steps. I just keep in the back of my mind, keep on moving. We had no extra funds to do anything this week except pret...

All about me.

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:07:39 EST

So I am noticing my waist getting smaller, but not the hips. Need to add that into my lower body workout. When I hit week 6 will need to change up the routine a bit. Choose different exercises. J and I are about to hit the gym in 30 minutes. I got the sleep in today but didnt sleep well last night. I shall take a nap sometime today, hopefully. I am thankful, God has finally opened my eyes so I can see I am in a good place in my life. For an hour a day its all about me.....Did my workout tod...

Healthy on a budget.

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:52:13 EST

I may need to increase the amount of calories I eat at one time because I am starving by the next meal. Tonight the whole family is going to the gym. Girls and hubby are going for a swim. Im hitting the arc trainer and lower body strength training. Lets see how creative I can be next week since most of the groceries are gone and pay day isn't until next friday. Vegetables are just about gone. Talk about eating healthy on a budget.