MARCYNA's SparkPeople Blog

THE SHOW MUST GO ON

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:06:39 EST

The show was different from what I expected, I was embarrased at first to see people staring at me.
The second time we performed I was proud of myself and happy to do it...My costume is bright red and I look miles different from how I looked when I started practicing with this group.
I can tell you it's a victory but I will tell you more as the same choreography will be brought by us on the historical centre among people. ..I just can't wait.
I'll tell you all about it my frie...

Performing today

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:03:51 EST

I'm in a hurry but can't help telling you I will be performing today in a dance show....
It's a miracle and I hope you'll be sending me your best vibrations and prayers for those who believe.
I'll be thinking and this show is dedicated to you, dear friends. 247
Without you it would not have been possible

To SAY or NOT to say???

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:58:54 EST

I need to ask you advice upon this..I need your insight dear friends, and wiseness, too.

One of my inlaws, a lady who's now in her 80's is now in hospital due to strange symptoms the doctors are trying to decypher.
I am almost sure she is ill with Addison disease, both as one of my collegues has been diagnosed it and as I know this lady has low sodium and a host of Addison's typical symptoms.
The doctors were perfect: human, professional and saved her life- she was in a c...

A Weekend @ Virgin

Mon, 6 May 2013 06:41:06 EST

What do you do on a rainy day on a Sunday???? I received a text message from a friend offering an afternoon with her at Virgin gym.
I prepared my gym clothes and off I went. I received a visitor's pass, filled a form, had a coffee at the bar and looked for the locker's room.
I saw a cardio class, and joined it willingly. It was really fun as I'm trained for anything, then I had a shower, swam for half an hour, then had another shower and tried all types of machines I could, 1,800 sq...

8:20 am (GMT+1) aquagym & all of you

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:31:01 EST

Missing for ages from Sp sorry !!!!
I always kept all of you in my heart and above all kept on living as a true sparkie!!!
I've discovered how aquagym helps my body feel better and i've been there 3/
4 times per week,...so wonderful for health and weight control.
I've also found it limits false hunger, my biggest problem.
Better, it helps me identify whether I'm thirsty and I'd better drink than eat.
Now I'm thinking about all of you,,,dear friends think about me...

In the arms of an angel?

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 04:28:31 EST

I came back to gym yesterday after a dangeroulsy long absence period... I was quite ashamed of the welcoming and tried a class I had never tried before.
The trainer was Fede, a very handsome boy who tends to be funny but firm and the hardness is all positive energy on your body.
The class was hard but went on well, he was funny enough and told me to advise him about the weather so my comeback was not as frustating as I had thought, but went incredibly well.
Mabye he was an ange...

4 kiloes in 3 days

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:25:35 EST

I went to Rome for Easter and, although I did my best, I ended up with 4 kiloes more the day I came back !!!!
I wanted to die or hide in North Pole when I noticed I could still wear my skinny jeans....After a few hours I woke up and weighed myself again and , too my surprise, most of the extra kiloes had flown away.
So I do not trust a scale anymoree and trust my own judgment....
Today it was hard as I had only a little time for lunch. I thought I would go to a restaurant only...

Clothes

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:26:47 EST

Believe it or not, I am fighting with my own clothes. My size is so different from normal ones I will never afford to buy a dress, let alone finding anthing graceful that fits.
I am stuck in jeans and jumpers, Tshirts in the summer and little else-maybe trainers?
Now I'm bored to death but I just can't find a solutions...whatever I try on makes me feel fatter, or maybe it's me - I just don't feel at ease.
Canceling one's identity seems sometimes the only way to react to consta...

A Bowl of Rocket

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:40:14 EST

Saturday night I had an invitation with friends. I was scared as I did not know what types of food would be there so I decided we would bring , besides two white wine bottles, a bowl of salad. I ended up with rocket as it's tasty and washed it really well. It was crispy and savoury with a bit of bitter - perfect in my eyes.
I brought it in a nice glass container with a blue cap.
The supper was at a friends' house, and I gave it to her. To my surprse, she had a disgusted expression o...

Skiing Experience

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 06:03:43 EST

Just to tell you I went skiing on the Alps !!!!
I went to one of the biggest places of Europe and I felt so proud of myself, I even succeeded in trying two black slopes which are among the most difficult of the whole Alps area!!!
Kronplatz I love you!!!! www.kronplatz.com
PS Please note I had two enemies: a running nose and an aching foot....they troubled me the whole time but in the end I made it!!!

First Walk

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:31:49 EST

Today for the first time I went out for a walk, and almost 120 minutes went by without any problems. I am over-anxious to get back to gym and to dance, but I'm also scared as my lack of energy means I have to get back there slowly.
After twelve days of forced rest, I must be careful as it was a bronchitis on the go.
And I don't want to try it again , in one week I'll be on the mountains - tough week, offering skiing, alpine walking, climbing - all in snow and cold.
I hope I c...

Getting better

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:16:46 EST

This week's been hard but Getting better's a reality, thanks Sparkspeople.
I will gradually get back to gym & whatever, ps DO NOT ask me what I'm eating these days as I hardly realize I'm alive.
I promise I'll get back to you in less than no time.
Hugs

And what if you're Ill?

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:02:18 EST

I was rather upset on Monday as I came back home, I was feeling bad.
It's only seasonal illness - backache, cold, cough , no fever- but what can I do?
No gym allowed . hot tea and aspirins are my only relief.
What else can I do dear friends?
26 Hope i'll be feeling better next time- Please keep me in your minds!!!!

3:21 Fitness Test

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:58:09 EST

This morning it was cold, rainy and I had only half an hour free time. Rushed outside under the rain without an umbrella, but with my preciuos gym bag, I was there at 8.55.
My stretch class starts at 9:30 and I had no time to wait, so I went to the fitness room and glanced around. Why not try the fitness test I had always wanted to do? In less than 15 minutes I did it twice and it said 3:20 once, 3:21 the second time - it measures the time you require to finish a running period - no idea...

Not My Cup of Tea

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:02:11 EST

I tried a contemporary dance class yesterday. It' from 7.15 to 8.30 pm and I arrived home at 9.40 in pouring rain and 5C°, which did not help.
The class was not what I had dreamt of and I was really upset. I will continue with my Ballet on sat. and gym whenever I can....my knees and back still hurt and contemporay is not mine!!!

What's your Size?

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 04:48:19 EST

I became extremely irritated this morning. I had stepped into a boutique to see if I could try on a pair of jeans that fit. You're normally allowed to take a look around, but this owner addressed me in a rather harsh voice inquiring about my size.
I'm still too sensitive on this matter, and, furthermore, I have no idea.
My clothes range from 48 to 42 (US sizes 16-8) depending on labels , piece and/or quality of clothes.
My only certainty is my bra size, for the rest I try on c...

Another Challenge

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:33:27 EST

Last night I had to invite some of our most difficult family members for dinner and I nearly fell off the trail.
They came to our house at the seaside I was expecting they'd somehow appreciate the place and meal. It did not happen, they did not say a word about the very good food and the beautiful house on the sea, nor did they thank us for the invitation!!
Unfortunately , the heating was not working properly but we decided to lit up a nice fire in the fireplace.
As soon as ...

A Test 'Almost' Passed

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 14:15:43 EST

I had a test, on the night of Dec. 31st ,a supper with friends offering all the best food you can dream of. I had a first course pasta without any sauce, then I made a mistake; I also had some Fettuccine with Salmon dish which was really too difficult for me to digest....I only had some salad and just a small slice of panettone (traditional Xmas cake) and some red wine to finish the meal.
I think I did not overcome 6oo cal, which was my allowance for the supper. In any case, I succeede...

Trekking on the Mountains

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:37:12 EST

I've been at home this year, for the first time in years during Xmas holidays.
I normaly go skiing on the Alps, but we could not leave home this year, for a numeber of reasons. My gym will be closed until next week, so we decided to go trekking over the W/end.
We trekked two hours 1/2 one day, 6 hrs the other day. We reached a 1,500 metres high mountain, close to home, on a ring route going up 600 mt from the starting point.
It was hard but we had such a wonderful view from t...

The Best of....

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:53:16 EST

I'm spending Xmas at home but focus is not on the gifts,,,I'm all sore as last week I also had two strong Upper body and Free Body (no weights) classes and I've been sore for around three days....Gym's closed til Thursday so I've been walking two hours every single day... I also ate reasonably and kept doing activities if I'm now missing my dance classes.
I'm realizing how I've learnt to reconcile my addiction to dance classes with gym ones.
It's so wonderful realizing how mucles ...

Contemporary

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:58:47 EST

Today I booked a contemporary class at 7,15 pm...If I am too tired I will in any case try the 1:30 ballet on Sat and I might try the one on 27th, by a Russian Dancer. Wish me good luck My friends!!!!
I'm as excited as at a first date with somebody I like.

Not Only Gym

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:08:10 EST

I feel it's miracle,,,,not only did I go back to gym but on Sat. I had the chance of joining a dance class.!!It was lovely and my legs still hurt,,,,I went to the same dance class where I had tried last year, but this time I am thinner and even if my muscles ache..... I realize I overcame a lot of fears and owe a lot to you dear friends....I'l let you know about details anyway I'm full of joy!!!!

Just Do It

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:10:35 EST

129 Back to the gym, and, even if I do hurt everywhere I'm kinda immensely grateful to you all guys for prompting me get back there..
Now I'm doing something new, I've decided I'll hit the gym and , whatever is going on there, I'll do it.
From Stretching Class 9.30 on Monday am to Abs Class 9.30 pm Sat. evening, I'll try it. I promise. I owe it to myself.
And to yourselves.
Just Do It.
Love

Out of the Gym

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 03:24:21 EST

This week I haven't gone to the gym either and there's another reason....why I have lost contact with my fav PT,- gone to another gym- and I see no point in going there.
The thing is, I get bored and people look anonymous and find no friends there...is there anything I could do to enjoy my gym again???

Picking Olives

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 08:05:20 EST

In the last few days I didn't hit the gym....I spent most of my free time picking olives...We realized last weekend that the kitchen garden of our riviera house is full of olives fallen off the trees and it did not take me so much time to start as we got to know we had least to put 40 kiloes in baskets to make some oil!!!!
So we started and in one day only I think we made 50!!!!!
Now I'm having lunch then off and hopefully we'll up to 80 kiloes.....a new challenge, maybe I can t...

Start it!

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:47:54 EST

I am sure you want to know the end of the story with the gym.
I was nervous and I decided to ask a lawyer, I phoned an association that helps the users and they were perfectly aware of the situation... they gave me an appointment with their lawyer and told me that, as 10 days had already passed, it was difficult to nullify the contract.
So I got calmer and went to my bank to ask for advice.
They told me that, if I gave my gym my bank details, they would watch out against ever...

Bad Surprise at Gym

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:57:42 EST

I renewed my gym memebrship on Oct. 1st....I was so happy and thought I did the right thing. My only concern was, the gym promoter asked me for some personal data -bank account, political orientation- and I was really puzzled, so that I told her I would return the following day as I was not in possession of all detail at the moment, I only paid in advance for three months plus membership card.
As I went back I wondered, why do they want my c/c infos?????
All my payments in the past...

Self-Discovery

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 04:58:35 EST

I am finding out how silly I was, caring too much for other people's opinion and caring too much about friends.
I met yesterday one friend I had not seen in ages...and she was full of joy.
She used to be single and caring for a mum with Alzheimer (not quite sure where the h goes),,,,she was in love with a boy who was always on the run. Now they're together and think about getting married. I was schocked as I had tried to comfort her while she was single and lonely....so I was expect...

Not perfect but perfectable

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:16:30 EST

After my fall I've been trying to forgive myself and to start it all over again.....I noted that I'm not perefct but I can always improve, therefore ' can still get better.
Just like IPods and all technological stuff, I can improve my softaware and try to get better.
I noticed that amost all clothes I have now back after my move are really looking a bit comfortable and some of the tight ones now fit better....
I haven't lost weight recently so I think it must have been building...

Terrible Mistake

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:40:21 EST

I made a mistake yesterday, I was alone at home and decided to skip supper....I did not feel like cooking anything,,,I ended up opening a box of pistachio nuts and having a handful..then another handful....no way to stop....then I decided to have an apple....two more followed , ....I was close to a binge when I stopped myself, had an almost sleepless night and woke up in a nightmare. I was like a drug addict going to his old habits and I'm feeling really bad.
Hope you understand my frien...

2 More 2 Go!

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:59:56 EST

Yes, I kept on being positive & almost emptied all the boxes after my move.
I have only two more to go and I will renew my gym memebership only after they're gone.
Wish me luck my friends!!!!

Sept. 23rd. A Celebration

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:17:22 EST

It's an anniversary...last year this very day we stepped into our seaside house and lived there almost for one year..
I remember I was watching the sunset at sea as I did not know exactly about my destiny..
Now I have a new house in town and we spend our weekend at the seaside house.
This means getting more organized, eating healthier and learning a new art -gardening.
I have become more accoutable in my healthy lifestile, have given up so many wrong ideas about myself a...

Fear Nothing

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:27:18 EST

In these days I've experienced disappointment at work and at home, plus my gyum membership expiring has really created trouble.
In an effort to solve all my difficulties, I tried a 'smart' move. I sent in my application to became an examinator at a very important cultural institution.
The institution has already answered they get thousands of requests and they can guarantee nothing, so I take it as a no.
I'm struggling to see everything in a proactive way but, no matter how ...

Slanderers at Work

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 06:37:22 EST

Today it was official meeting day and I was assigned my duties for next year.I was schocked as I only got crumbles of other people's job...I've been working in the same place for over 7 years and I thought I deserved something more!
I went to my boss, actually, headmaster, and he told me his vice-headmaster has told him she has had complaits form my ex-students....I was shocked.
This woman has hated me form the very firts day and has tried all her best to block my career- but I'm s...

Back 2 Work- A Shock

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:07:56 EST

Back to work adventures.....It was my first day yesterday and I was supposed to start at 14:30. With 36 C° you try to get out as less as you can so I was at home tidying up when a phone call interrupted me.
It was one of my colleagues :' Hi sorry dear, you should have been here NOW' it was only 10,30 am.
I was shocked and said 'Gimme 30 minutes only!', put on something and ran to my workplace - now reachable in approx 30'- I had to really run but made it!!!!
So I did what I wa...

There's a Chance

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:57:31 EST

I've been touched by all stories of all the athletes at Paralympics who suffered a lot, though found the way to commit to sports and do great!
I've been thinking about this boy, Jonny, my neighbour at seaside.
I saw him first when he was around 4, a blonde haired little kid. When he was around 17 he dived in the water in a place where he shouldn't - luckily he was saved in the nick of time, but his back was hurt badly and he's now in a wheelchair.
Luckily my sister has met him...

Jazz's good for you

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:50:38 EST

Trying jazz has proved extremely valuable, not only changing the way I felt, but the way I am looking at myself. It has showed me wat I can do rather than what I can....
I can now try to reproduce the same wisdom or area in my life, or forget about it....I'm gonna try and let you know results.
All these days I proposed to one of my friends a change. Her name is Linda she started with problems in her back andnutrition . So I proposed her to try my classes as I told her that if she k...

Jazz class

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:24:26 EST

I am wondering where my energy has gone, I feel terrible and I find no way to get more energy, any ideas on your side??????
Sorry I forgot to tell you I'm trying a jazz class for my first time!!!!I'm starting in a little time I just can't wait!!!
Thanks dear friends!!!

Hols & Pack

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:28:46 EST

I'm amazed at what you are doing for me SP friends....you're keeping me motivated in the most complicated season of all : summer.
First I went off to south Tyrol when you can savor the best sweet foods in Europe and I survived, I just had a slice of strudel in a Hut - instead of a whole meal....actually I had walked all the morning, and I walked and walked every day up to six hours.
Now it's difficult but I'm packing for London as I'm leaving on Tues....what could I pack? Any sugges...

Listening To My Body More

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:33:53 EST

This is something I am slowly learning and I need to share with you. I am listening to my body, so I drink when I feel thirsty, eat when I feel hungry and so on.
I've realized I tended to not listen to it, therefore I ate when I felt boredome, skipped drinking as I was in a hurry ...and so on.
Just as a car will stop if you ignore the red lights, your body will suffer if you forget to drink or you overeat or eat too little.
I know this is so basic but for whatever reasons we hu...

Move, move & Guilty Feeelings

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:11:07 EST

My new house's been rejuvenated and, in less than no time, the move has been done and today's been unpacking time. It was so hard for me as all my 'right' and wrong clothes have appeared I felt so guilt for getting too many clothes, and I'm trying to fight this guilty feeling, hating myself for being so silly in the past!!!
I haven't thrown anything away as I need more time and to realize what's really too large or too tight....hope you understand me dear friends and support me...feelin...

Chirpie & I

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:19:13 EST

I needed to tell you this story, as it's been troubling me for a while.
It starts with a weekend in the countryside....we went off for a walk, then suddenly b/f noticed something moving on the side of the road...it was a tiny bird which had fallen off the nest and was laying on the ground.
With many cats around, he was in great danger.
He took it in his hands and then passed it off to me as he had to drive....
I cannot describe to you how scared I was, as he looked so tin...

The Wiser Me

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:26:54 EST

If some toxic people I'll never get rid of, as they're part of my life as family, or colleagues, I am managing to give a support to myself as I am sometimes obliged to see them , even if I do not like being with them.
I am trying to draw a SWOT diagram of my life - stengths , weaknesses, opportunities, threaths - so that other people's attitudes won't bother me anymore....but this time it was a BIG challenge!!!!
Last night we went out for supper with a couple and they're family , ...

Stop Being Addicted

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:41:06 EST

While mum's getting better, and I'm so thankful for all your thoughts & prayers, I happened to meet an ex-student of mine who also happened to be my friend.
Our friendship's lost forever and I wanted to know why he's angry with me.
He has failed his final university exam and said he stopped talking to me as he felt he has failed because a member of the exam commission was my enemy, and, according to him, he had failed because of this enmity.
I still wonder whether his interpret...

In Trouble

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:27:33 EST

At the start of the week I had to face a big problem: my mum felt unwell, and we did not know what it was.
As the doctor said it was only cervical arthrosis and all she has to is rest.
All he gave her were medical tests and just a painkiller - unfortunately he's not the official doctor who's on vacation but only a substitute.
Now we're waiting for tests results and I'm faced with an illness I know nothing of and possibly, her depression due to my mum's limitations in movement....

Lemons Zest On Plaster

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 06:08:42 EST

I survived my new house warming on Sunday.
Despite weather forecasts which announced floods, it was a warw sunny day, and even the neighbouring football tournament with prizes turned out strangely not as loud as we had feared.
I gave a lot of attention to choosing & preparing healthy food and found even a low fat creme to add to the sauce with our homemade pasta.
Everything was delicious, I even had a low-fat version of ice-cream and load of salad - one of my nephews complimen...

Gaza Region & I

Thu, 31 May 2012 06:56:07 EST

I've been recently more and more struck by the fact that people are suffering horribly in our time... In particular, I was struck to see there was a collection this morning, at my workplace, for people in the Gaza Region who are apparently starving!!
I decided I could do something!!!!!
So I went off at a break and bought whatever I could , filled a cart and gave everything to be sent there.
I felt very very light after, even if this has nothing to do with weight and looking lik...

Healthier Me

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:24:13 EST

The healthier me I'm creating....has not stopped in front of family's criticism.
I took a positive attitude, not ignoring the remarks either, letting myself free to choose my meals.
I embraced three classes at gym, went back home with fresh tomatoes and fixed a healthy supper based on tomatoes , fresh bread and a light yogurt.
Maybe it's compromising but I will later on make all the necessary adjustments....
Thanks for backing me up,,,,,without your help I would accompli...

Salad Banned

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:43:58 EST

Yesterday I was forbidden salad. The people I live with told me they have had enough of salad so, sadly, salad has been banned out of my house.
I am hopeless, as salad has been one of my tenets or basics in my fight against fatty food.
Maybe I have abused of it...but I tried to change the type of salads and to add variety to iy - but, to no end.
I do not want to quarrel with people in my family, as they told me they are tired of salads and they do not want to see it around anym...

Mousse au Citron

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:28:33 EST

I went to eat out with friends yesterday and I decided I wanted to add a cake to my daily intake.
So I ordered a mousse au citron and I really enjoyed it...I went to gym and had two classes yesterday and I really wanted to make it worthwile.
I do not want to spend my whole life saying no to my favourites, I want to lead a life I can also enjoy sweets,,,,and I'm so thankful SP has helped me so much and now I can also taste something good.....and Lemon Mousse tasted really good (btw I...