MAMA_CD's SparkPeople Blog

Anger vs. Love: Discovering Your Motivation

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:57:54 EST

Anger vs. Love: Discovering Your Motivation

Throughout my life and during weight loss, I’ve had the occasions (although fewer and fewer as my self-discovery journey unfolded), where I would binge, eating everything in sight, craving “junk” and not stopping at 10 chips, if you know what I mean. I was like a bulimic, but without the vomiting. I stuffed and stuffed, wishing that I could eat more. After t...

2012 The Power of "I WILL"

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:49:30 EST

408 411 409 I'm excited about continuing a healthy lifestyle in 2012. I am focusing on what I WILL do this year, and I WILL do it with CONSISTENCY.
So my goals for this year are...

1. 301 I WILL Eating Balanced Meals and Snacks, and I will record what I eat on my Android Sparkpeople app. My daily menu will consist of:

Breakfast: 1 Protein, 2 Grain, 1 Fruit
Snack: 1 Milk
Lunch: 1 Protein, 2 Grain, 2 Vegetables
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A moment of truth...

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:16:01 EST

Brainteaser

80% of Kindergardners solved this riddle, but only 5% of Stanford graduates figured it out!
Can you answer the following question?
1. The word has seven letters...
2. Preceded God...
3. Greater than God...
4. More Evil than the devil...
5. All poor people have it...
6. Wealthy people need it...
7. If you eat it, you will die!
Did you figure it out?
Try hard before looking at the answer

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Winter is well on its way...time to go indoors

Sat, 3 Dec 2011 15:09:18 EST

I'm a Canadian, but I'm not a winter buff. I know you can "bundle up" and exercise outside. But I wear 4 shirts/sweaters, down filled jacket, long johns, pants, snow pants, the whole outfit, and I'm still cold. Do I want to exercise out there? Not really, at least not until Spring. Soluton: I joined Curves again today. They gave me a great rate for 4 months, that'll get me through the winter, giving me the exercise I need. I also walk about 20minutes a day from the parking lot to my wo...

Spiritual vs. Religious

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:46:17 EST

According to the World Health Organization, there are Five Dimensions to Health. These include the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual. Too often, people have confused religion with spiritual to our demise as humans and humanity as a whole.
Religion is an external force that we have internalized where as spirituality is an internal experience that is externalized.

Everyone is spiritu...

THINK-DRINK and BE MERRY!!!

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:08:24 EST

Wanting and Needing are two very different things. Sometimes we think that we need a new car, house, clothes or something as basic as food. No matter what we "need" we NEED to think first. God says that He will supply all of our NEEDS according to His riches in Christ Jesus, note that He didn't say that He would supply all of our wants.

In our Capitalistic Western Culture we have grown up with misinterpretation...

God wants us to be like Coffee...

Mon, 31 May 2010 15:24:45 EST

What have you allowed life to make you? A Carrot, Egg or Coffee?

A young woman sat her father down and told him about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up, she was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.

Dad took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and p...

With Love in Memory of my DAD

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:32:54 EST

The Term "Closure" is an Insult to Grieving

by Cathy Dickson

In Memory of my Dad

TWILHAAR, Gerhard

September 28, 1930 – May 12, 2010

TWILHAAR, Gerry Peacefully, Gerry passed away on May 12, 2010 in his 80th year. Cherished husband to Dorothy. Dearly missed by his children Cathy and Keary Dickson, Henry John Twilhaar, Joanne Aleman, Leslie and Joann...

God truly is in control

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:33:03 EST

Just as the waves have no say as to their force or destination, or who might disturb their movement, or when they arrive or what they will carry. We too have no control over the events that affect our lives so dramatically some times. Some teach that the locus of control is ours, but I don't think so. It is God who gives us our hearts desire, so how do we have the right to think that "we did it", NO, He gave us the desire t...

This is the reason we call it Good Friday

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:42:11 EST

When the people were asked who to set free they chose a murder but let the God of creation die. He died for me to. I to have sinned.
Matthew 27:27-31 and Mark 15:16-20
At Pilate's Hall:
They Striped our Lord! He who had the power over life and earth.
They mocked Him! He who is God.
They put a crown of thorns were a real crown should have been.
They place a reed in His hand, of th...

Finally I reached my goal.

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:21:03 EST

To see the scale say it "I've reached my GOAL" is a great reward that I thank the Lord for helping me to reach it. I was plateaued for almost 6 weeks. Now, I am rejoicing in His goodness that He has shown towards me as I'm living life, keeping healthy and helping others to reach their goals in life.

God Bless you on your journey.

Sing to the tune of "My Favourite Things"

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 14:59:10 EST

Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,

Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,

Bundles of magazines tied up in string,

These are a few of my favourite things.

Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,

Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,

Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,

These are a fe...

Everything is Fishy

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:36:06 EST

Today is Saturday, and you know what they say, "we are creatures of habit" Saturday, I'm home with my husband who loves fishing, if we are not out fishing we are watching fishing shows on TV. Today we watch fishing on TV, I'm having salad and Tuna for lunch and Sole for dinner. Saturday is committed to the fish. Could be worse!

When I was a child we ate a certain meal everyday of the week, it never changed, then it was KFC on Saturdays, Roast Beef & Salad Sundays, Pork Chop wit...

Seasons of Weight Loss!

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:49:55 EST

425 After every winter there is a spring. Losing weight is like winter, its a lot of work to shovel and for most not much fun.

126 126 Hang in there! Spring is coming:) Spring brings the budding of a new figure, new vitality, new hope, and a new future.

298 Summer is like maintenance, where you just enjoy and embrace everyday, not giving a lot of thought to spring, or of winter anymore.

465 Autumn is the ...

My Attitude Determines My Altitude

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:37:14 EST

My Attitude Determines My Altitude

My husband quoted this many times when he preached. Psychologists and other great preachers also endorse this statement. Our mind is a powerful force, yet untapped.

I realize that this day is the only day that I have. I am learning to live in the moment and leave my life in God's hands. I have a life, a precious gift from God and He wants me to make wise choices to live...

Understanding the Ways of God

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:20:59 EST

Just reflecting on the ways of God. He is faithful, always! However, that does not mean that He will do what you ask Him to do, unless that is a part of His eternal plan. For too long we have turned our prayers into a Christmas list of requests, you know.."please heal...", "please take this pain away...", "please bring ...back to me". Many hours you may have spent pounding the floor, your fist, screaming until you are hoarse, and endless crying, yet nothing has changed. Why you ask?
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Soul, mind, emotions, will affect your body

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:14:02 EST

As Christians we are to be led by the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, however we are stumbled by our own souls that do not want to submit. Our soul consists of the mind, will and emotions. It is our mind, our thought life that leads the way for our emotions and our will follows what the other two parts tell us. To get our mind into its rightful place we must renew it daily by filling it with truth, not the latest scientific st...

Our Destiny & The Global Community

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:51:09 EST

I've just entered the "public" Spark World. My life, like yours is very busy, I ever know for sure where the Lord will take me to next, what city? Province? country?, what continent? or for how long I will remain in one place. Like the Apostle Paul, I do not belong to me, but to the Lord of hosts, the captain of the army of the hosts of heaven..Jesus Christ.

The one thing that I know for sure is that He is faithful, always with me, truly a friend that sticks closer than a brother ...

I'm a very thankful person.

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:54:16 EST

I'm thankful for everything that God has given me. My family, a comfy home, a bed, food,clothing, transport, ability to see, hear, smell, walk, and for the information available on the WWW including Spark People.
With the constant crisis all around in the world, in personal lifes right next door, or overseas with many lives destroyed like Haiti and smaller communities in the world. It is just a slap in God's face not to be thank-ful. So, I choose to count my blessings, name them one by...

I live in Bear country and its rubbing off on me.

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:23:17 EST

Thats a problem, I don't know what it is but all I see outside is snow encouraging the "bear mentality" within me to say, "its best to stay inside and hibernate". Thats it, I sit in my chair, on sparkpeople, surf the internet and enjoy the fireplace while watching more snow fall on my den. I read everything on motivation hoping that I will actually venture out of my den.
Last summer I did the same on very hot days in Africa, I thought much about exercise, 'cause at that point I was g...

Establishing a Goal Weight

Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:07:03 EST

This is difficult. I feel good in my skin now, I am healthy, my BMI is within normal range. I don't know if I should just try to stay where I am or maybe a little more. My doctor would like another 10lbs off of me. So, I think that I will try to exercise the last 10lbs off, and continue on Atkins, healthy fats, mostly green veg. as my carbs.
This is exciting, I'm on the countdown.....10.9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1.GOAL!

Joined the GYM

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:57:56 EST

I joined the gym and got a wellness coach. My program includes 4 machines for full-body strength, 20 min. treadmill, 20 min. recumbant bicycle, 45 min. aquafit class or another class if I choose..lots to choose from.

Doing Great!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:03:10 EST

I weigh 172lbs as of Nov. 1st. I excercise daily to "Praise Moves" beginner level and walk daily, at least most days 1/2 hr or more. I am on a journey with God and know that He will lead me to good lands. I'm never hungry and pray for those who are, my life is simple and I like it that way.

I've only just begun

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:23:33 EST

I've only just begun a new road in my life. The first step is to get back on track with a healthy lifestyle. I've gained 40+lbs over the past couple of years, now it is time to stop feeling sorry for my losses and move on with my destiny. If at first you don't succeed try, try again they say. When I need motivation, comfort and encouragement, I need to turn to the Lord, His word and people of wisdom rather than food..a deceptive trap of carbs, and thicker thighs. The next time I see my c...