http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal.asp?id=MELTNSUE MELTNSUE's Blog on SparkPeople, home of free diet plans and a healthy living community http://assets2.sparkpeople.com/assets/nav/logo_spark.gif http://www.sparkpeople.com/ http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5289795 Okay, I started Les Mills Combat this morning and...do I even have to say it? For those of you who read my insane ramblings (and whining), you know that my soul mate workout is anything kickboxing/martial arts. You also know that my requirements for a good workout include great music (pop or rap preferred) and energetic instructors. Put these all together and for me, it's perfection. That's what I found this morning with Les Mills. <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/2/1/l2124488960... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:55:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5287618 Hi All, <BR> I’m writing to share with you an experience I’ve had with a little gem who I may be adding to my BFF list. Her name is Lauren Brooks. Among other things (Certified nutritionist, personal trainer etc.) she is a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor. <BR> <BR> Why am I hanging out with a RKBs when I’m supposed to be doing XTrain you ask? Well I started out strong but we all know I have the attention span of a two year old so Cathe had me for about 3 weeks and I was out. Anyway ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:59:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5194393 I was all ready to write an entry about how Xtrain Chest Back and Shoulders wasn't that bad and how it didn't have me crying like STS ..... and then I woke up. OUCH <em>46</em> <BR> <BR> I could barely raise my arm over my head to turn off my alarm. Now she wants me to do Cardio Legs? Well I'd better not have to use my arms for anything because they're not comin' <em>234</em> <BR> <BR> It's going to be an interesting week. I'm a little scared <em>24</em> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:27:05 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5180671 Okay team. After reviewing the XTrain User guide, I realized that a bit of support would not go amiss (80 minutes of Legs on Day 5? REALLY? <em>40</em> ), so I'm definitely going to wait for everyone to get theirs before I start. <BR> <BR> In the meantime, to soothe my anticipation, I'm going to set up by recalculating my 1 Rep Max for everything, setting up the Workout manager and printing out my workout cards etc. <BR> <BR> Dee, It's awesome. There are FIVE different rotations inclu... Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:47:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5180122 Okay, quick entry. Im supposed to be downstairs decorating for my sons birthday but hubby checked the mail and XTRAIN IS HERE!!! Now Cathe Fans group, how am I NOT going to start this tomorrow????? Somebody help me!!!! Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:00:06 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5167183 Okay, guys. Have you ever tolerated a relationship where you perform almost solely for the other party's approval? Almost your first thought every morning is how well you can do for them but its rarely enough. You look to them for encouragement and their very presence compels you to push harder but its in vain. Your every effort eagerly awaits their validation BUT the harder you work the more you are ignored? <BR> <BR> Yeah we'll me neither EXCEPT WITH MY POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR (and yes I'... Sat, 15 Dec 2012 10:07:09 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5152390 Hello all! I've been benched for a week with this !@#$% chest cold but I started back this morning and I feel better. <BR> <BR> Out of sheer boredom, I decided to try the Supreme 90 Program. I know I'm late in the game but since I already had P90X, I figured, why bother? Well last week it was $13 (now, less than $10) on Amazon so I couldn't resist. <BR> <BR> I did the first workout this morning, Chest and Back and I liked it! It's like a beginners P90X. Shorter workouts, different mov... Sat, 1 Dec 2012 09:00:57 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5140787 So sore this, today I can barely move. Maybe Cathe Boot Camp yesterday was a bit ambitious for a welcome back workout? Oh we'll, today's workout, tomorrow's warm up right? <BR> <BR> Anyway, I did manage to knock out a couple workouts this morning. <BR> <BR> Fire 20 <BR> 132 cal <BR> Max hr 168 <BR> Avg hr 147 <BR> 19:40 mins <BR> <BR> Fire 30 <BR> 225 cal <BR> 166 max <BR> 141 avg hr <BR> 35 mins <BR> <BR> It will get better. <BR> <BR> Off to son's indoor soccer practice. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:08:07 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5139722 Hi Everyone, <BR> <BR> Thanks for all the compassion and advice on my eating situation. I'm sticking with the intuitive eating and I'm doing fine. In an effort shed my 10 Faileo pounds and to ease the anticipation of Cathe's X-Train, I'm unofficially entering Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat Holiday Challenge. I say unofficially because officially entering seems to trigger some sort of rebellion in me because last time I did that, I went off the wagon big time. SO, I'm unofficially entering. <BR> ... Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:10:50 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5131441 Okay, there has been a massive revolt in my household and I'm sorry to say that the Paleo/Primal/low carb lifestyle has been overturned. We've had good run but I've realized that it's many restrictions have had an unintended consequence and it's just not worth it to continue. <BR> <BR> You see, for years I've kept my compulsive eating/binge disorder under control by legalizing all foods. Because there were no forbidden foods, I rarely felt the need to overeat. That is how I've been able... Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:08:14 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5040402 Day 5 of my transition back to Paleo/Primal and I'm off suicide watch. I've been dragging and still craving the last 2 days but I found the reason. Dr Ross explained that when low carbers continue to crave sweets and such it's because we are not eating enough and sure enough I wasn't. <BR> <BR> Ive been barely able get in 800 cals daily for the last few days but Im forcing myself today and things are looking up. After a day of Asian salmon cakes and Chicken Vindaloo, I'm not willing to trad... Sat, 1 Sep 2012 19:47:09 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5036329 Okay, the prodigal returns. You know when I disappear for any length of time it's usually because I'm shamefully hiding in a corner somewhere, eating chocolate 24/7. I've been terrible, I confess but after a summer of indulging in the most heinous FAILEO carb fests with my family, the kids are back at school and I'm getting back on track. <BR> <BR> First order of business is to go through the first week of fat-adaptation, better know as low carb HELL and that's just what yesterday (my d... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:38:35 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4969215 Okay, so on Wednesday, I survived Cathe's Circuit blast after almost a two week workout hiatus so as usual I got cocky and figured I was ready for her Athletic Training DVD. <BR> <BR> <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/9/7/l976550642.jpg"> <BR> <BR> Yeah, right. Two hours later (the workout is only 56 minutes long <em>24</em> ) I was a shaking, sweating, sniveling mess on the floor. Don't let the "Low Impact" fool you. That step is a game changer. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:25:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4967535 Please excuse my extended absence but my parents have been visiting from Florida for about three weeks and I've been a bit preoccupied. They've gone to stay with my sister for a couple of weeks so for now I can get back to "normal". <BR> <BR> I'm on my active rest week from Mesocycle #1 and I've been doing some of Cathe's circuits again. Last time I tried them I didn't seem to enjoy it them too much but this time I've having so much fun I might stick with them for another week or two befo... Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:52:29 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4931897 <img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/6/9/l690570446.jpg"> <BR> <BR> She finally let me get close enough to get a picture. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:23:48 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4929875 Rest day today because after STS Legs yesterday I can barely walk or sit. <BR> <BR> I navigated my birthday on Thursday very well. My hubby and kids were wonderful. They treated me like royalty, bought me pizza and cake <em>480</em> <em>44</em> (two of my favorite foods <em>4</em> ). I had reasonable portions and thought nothing of it. I didn't lose but I didn't gain a pound so all is well. <BR> <BR> It's a lovely quiet Sunday morning. Kiddies and dogs fast asleep, poor hubby went ... Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:03:00 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4925429 And no I haven't turned back time, it's just that after day 5 I went on a 7 day bender so that can't count as "Paleo Me" <em>15</em> <BR> <BR> I'm back at it today so it's officially day 6. <BR> <BR> Workout - STS Disc 4 - Back and Triceps <BR> <BR> Breakfast - Mexican Chicken Stuffed Pepper & Espresso <BR> Lunch - Paleo Chili topped w/ Tortilla Chips (I know, not Paleo but after this mornings workout.... <em>334</em> ). <BR> Dinner - 1.5 slices American cheese <BR> <BR> G'night <em>91<... Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:34:34 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4923326 Okay, last week needs a do over. I used my broken Selectech weight (did I blog about how my son dropped them while taking them back downstairs after the basement flood?) and my hubby's vacation week as an excuse to slack off on the food and exercise and wipe out a week's worth of progress <em>46</em> . Out of my system, back to work. I'll resume logging tomorrow when I have something other than how much I ate and how fat I feel to say <em>15</em> . <BR> <BR> Oh and remember when my son b... Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:04:25 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4914248 126.6/32.1 <BR> <BR> Workout - STS Disc 3 & 2 mile walk through town. <BR> <BR> Remember when I said that my hubby and I were bad for each other when it comes to descending into carbville?  Well our walk through town kinda, sorta resulted in a VISIT to carbville, not a decent.  The one decent restaurant in our town has these famous Philly Cheesesteak fries that we never tried and, well, we..... WELL THEY HAD STEAK ON TOP SO IT WAS KINDA PALEO.   <BR> <BR> Anyway, it was yummy and made for ... Wed, 6 Jun 2012 06:57:02 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4911875 Okay ya'll I officially lost my WHOLE mind and entered the Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle Summer Challenge last night. I had my hubby take my before pictures and I was so shocked and ashamed that I removed my profile pictures from my Spark Page. Even though I purposely took them after a full day of eating so they would be unflattering, I was not prepared for what I saw. Let's just say, I have some work to do. <BR> <BR> <BR> Weight -126.8 - Totally expected and a blessing after this weekend... Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:38:55 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4910648 125.6 with Body fat of 32.6 or 27.8 Tanita and Omron respectively. <BR> <BR> Well that was unexpected. That cheat meal didn't have the effect I expected but the disparity in numbers has just convinced me to stop worrying about the body fat. It's just going to give me something else to obsess over and if neither number is even accurate then I'm setting myself up for failure either way. I'll just do the work and trust the results will follow. <BR> <BR> Workout - STS disc 2 <BR> Breakfast - ba... Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:19:45 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4909370 Weight - 125 <BR> Body Fat 31.4 <BR> Workout(s) - HIIT 20, HIIT 30 <BR> <BR> And yes I see it. Weight going down a bit too fast and body fat is creeping up but I'm working on it. <BR> <BR> Breakfast - Egg and cheese scrambled in coconut oil and butter, sweet potato hash (cubed sweet potato sauteed with onions and bacon) and kale with bacon. <BR> <BR> Lunch - Okay, first let me explain. Remember when I said my weight was coming down too fast and I was working on it. Well lunch today was ... Sat, 2 Jun 2012 22:44:17 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4907815 Okay, it's a new month, my birthday month no less and since my scale is hinting that I am officially back on track (I'm now 126, down from 133 <em>244</em> ) I suppose I'll start having something quasi useful to say. <BR> <BR> After my descent into carb-ville last month I started thinking that maybe my body regularly needs more carbs than I've been allowing it so after reading some comments from you guys, I,ve decided to develop my own personal Paleo prescription. For me that means instead... Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:55:18 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4886417 Thank you everyone for all your encouragement on yesterday's blog. It's been a frustrating few months but as ALESHABEE said, I did it before and I can do it again. <BR> <BR> STS day 2 was not as bad yesterday. My basement flooded on Mother's Day so I've had to move all my workout stuff upstairs to my bedroom. Not tragic because unlike my basement it is temperature controlled and has a big ol' flat screen but I still miss my "sanctuary". It's going to take about a week to dry things out s... Thu, 17 May 2012 22:03:19 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4882865 I weighed in at 132.6 this morning. Okay, before you freak out like I usually do, let me explain why I'm at peace with it. <BR> <BR> For the last few months, I've been fighting a losing battle with crazy, intense, decidedly non-Paleo cravings for sugar and mostly chocolate. At first my Saturday (off Paleo) breaks were enough to satisfy them but they began extending into and throughout the week. True to form for my eating disorder, trying to resist those cravings triggered my old familia... Tue, 15 May 2012 16:11:05 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4865202 Okay, remember when I said I was going to change to full body circuit workouts to concentrate on fat burning? Well big surprise, I'm not enjoying it. <BR> <BR> The whole time I'm going through those weight/cardio cycles I'm wishing I was doing pure strength. The weight segments don't seem hard/heavy enough and just when I get my pump, we're switching back to cardio. It could just be me but when I'm lifting I get in kind of a "zen" zone and the intermittent cardio in these circuit workout... Thu, 3 May 2012 18:55:11 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4838437 Okay, as usual I got a little excited and had to start climbing mountains..well skating them at least. Okay, my hubby had the bright idea to go rollerskating, (a pastime we have not attempted in 20 years) and as usual, because I'm Superwoman as KFAYJAY calls me, I was on board...but apparently only for one time around the rink. No I didn't fall, here is the deal. <BR> <BR> I'm not sure if I mentioned it before but one of the reasons I do not frequent gyms is that because of my MS, my home ... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:10:52 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4833499 Okay I’ve been a good girl and coddled my body with Cathe’s Low Impact Series for a few weeks but last week I decided to up the ante. <BR> <BR> I pulled out my old DVD's and here's what I've been able to do since Monday of last week. <BR> <BR> Cathe: <BR> Supersets: Upper Body <BR> Legs & Glutes <BR> Upper Body Pyramid <BR> HIIT 30 <BR> Circuit Blast <BR> Boot Camp <BR> <BR> Those workouts run the gamete of body parts and aside from a very scary asthma attack during my first attempt at... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:37:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4801633 Don't you love it when you keep something forever and it comes back in fashion or at least becomes useful again? Well I had one of those experiences this morning. Does anyone remember Slide Reebok? Yes I bought the lateral trainer 20 years ago thinking Nancy Kerrigan was going to get me into shape. HA!! Used it once and packed it away. <BR> <BR> Well guess what made me resurrect it this morning? Yup, Cathe's Low Impact series!!! She uses slide discs for several of those exercises and u... Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:28:27 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4788248 Good day today. We are laying tile in our first floor living room so there was a lot of moving, cleaning and scraping going on down there. I wasn't much help as I'm not 100% yet but my husband is a beast and he and my son got most of it done. <BR> <BR> Oh, and for everyone who asked about my injuries, I strained my back and impinged my shoulder in one fell swoop. APPARENTLY, just because I can squat 40 pounds with dumbbells <em>34</em> it doesn't mean I can hoist a 40 pound BARBELL <... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:29:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4786185 After a January of extended holiday indulgence and a February fraught with illness and injury I've been too depressed to do much on the computer or even sign on to Spark People. Right or wrong, for me it's like being at a party where you are the only one not drinking. I'm not completely defeated though and I am hopeful that March will be a bit more productive so here I am. <BR> <BR> After being benched for most of February, my old workouts are unsurprisingly challenging so I invested i... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:19:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4660075 So I woke up this morning still mad at my barbell. Now I know you're not supposed to let the sun set on your anger but I did because this is just wrong. This was not the way it was supposed to be. We waited so long to find each other we were supposed to meet, bond and live happily ever after in wedded..I mean lifted bliss. <BR> <BR> Well as you read in yesterday's blog, that is far from what happened and I was mad. I went to sleep mad and woke up mad and something had to be done. I wen... Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:48:08 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4657220 Barbell trouble <BR> <BR> Okay there is trouble in the gym. I got a barbell set for Christmas and I was thrilled because I could now do my Cathe DVDs "authentically" with that instead of the dumbbells I used to use. Well we are not getting along AT ALL. <BR> <BR> I first tried it with Push and Pull and at first I thought it was Cathe because we all know she's an autobot and no one can do what she does but I just tried it with Kelly Coffey Meyers' LIFT tutorial and I felt like the bar wa... Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:51:38 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4651508 Well I went to my Weight Watchers meeting this morning (just to learn about the new program and get the Lifetime member perks, I swear) and I love it because I'm such a rock star every time I go there. <BR> <BR> Apparently I'm a legend because our wonderful leader talks about me and uses my anecdotes all the time. Every time I show up at a meeting (which isn't very often I confess), she goes "remember that story the I told you about such and such? Well this is the girl I was talking abo... Mon, 2 Jan 2012 14:44:54 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4649183 Hey Everyone. Toward the end of this hope filled day I just remembered a quote that I want dedicate to all my Spark Friends, the Fat to Fit Challenge Team and especially our fearless leader and my kindred spirit sister JAZZID <em>247</em> . <BR> <BR> “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.” - Mary Anne Radmacher <BR> <BR> For some of us it wasn't easy posting our measurements and declaring our goals to t... Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:32:32 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4648494 And So it Begins <BR> <BR> Happy New Year Everyone. I'm off to a running start (well maybe a lifting start)! <BR> <BR> Measurements and "Before" Photos have been taken (wasn't pretty) <em>40</em> <em>15</em> . <BR> <BR> Weight - 127!!!!! <BR> Chest - 33 <BR> Waist - 28 <BR> At belly button 33!!!! NO NOT A TYPO. That's a whole WEEK of "last supper" eating folks. <BR> Hips - 35.5 <BR> Thighs - 21.5 <BR> Calves - 15 <BR> <BR> Tears have been shed (just kidding, I deserved every one ... Sun, 1 Jan 2012 13:31:27 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4647111 Okay I'm joining JAZZID's "Fat to Fit Freestyle Challenge" and she's asked us to write a blog about our plans and goals for the upcoming year so here goes. <BR> <BR> Fitness Goal - On April 1st my Body fat percentage will be 25% or lower. I've been managing my weight well for a number of years but a lower body fat percentage has been elusive. I will be focusing on that number for this challenge. <BR> <BR> I love Dee's choice to make it "freestyle" because for the last year (or two) I hav... Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:34:44 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4533909 Okay, I started flirting with Insanity this week and I am pleasantly surprised. Because of it's reputation, I was all prepared to modify EVERYTHING but to my surprise, with no modifications, I did the fit test and matched or exceeded Tonya's numbers in most of the exercises. <BR> <BR> Of course I got all cocky and decided that I would try the DVD's without modification. HA!!! Well if I could get through the warm up....... So far the warm up for the workouts is the WORST PART!!! It's ... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:11:59 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4521634 Okay, remember when I said doing P90X was like coming home? Well you know how sometimes when you go home you quickly remember why you left in the first place? Well........ <em>40</em> <BR> <BR> LOL I'm kidding. I am switching to Chalean Extreme but not because of anything against Tony or P90X. It occurred to me that if I'm looking to "lean out" after the 12 week split routine I just finished (STS), then doing another split routine program is not the way to go. <BR> <BR> According t... Wed, 5 Oct 2011 22:22:04 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4517091 Okay Sparkers. Your well deserved break from my insane ramblings is over because thanks to JazzID (yes Dee I'm throwing you under the bus as usual) I have something new to write about. <BR> <BR> I noticed the buzz about Firm Express had reached JazzID's blog so I asked her about it. At first, as a Turbo Fire Grad, I thought that the intensity would not be enough but the infomercials kept haunting me and JazzID and I have always been sisters in fitness so I HAD to drink the Kool-Aid and get ... Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:50:43 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4379678 Okay, you guessed it. I'm trying not to use the microwave anymore and I tell you, it's an experience. I'm trying not to reel out into total food paranoia but I've read some bad things about it (just Google microwave dangers) and the changes I've made are so drastic already... well, in for a penny, in for a pound. I thought it was going to be really hard but its really pretty easy. As with everything thing I've been doing lately, PLANNING is everything. <BR> <BR> We never use the microw... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:31:04 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4377794 Well folks, I've officially crossed over to Neaderville. In my beautiful shiny DIGITAL Stay or Go Slow cooker, I am making BONE BROTH. What sent me this deep into the cave? <BR> <BR> Well tomorrow I am making Boeuf Bourguignon and it calls for beef broth. <BR> <BR> <link>wellnessmama.com/1727/savory-boeuf-b<BR>ourguignon-beef-burgundy/ </link> <BR> <BR> Well I discovered that formerly beloved cheat, Herb Ox Boullion cubes (no MSG) has a whole bunch of unpronouncable garbage in it so... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:35:09 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4373574 Let me start by saying, I'm very respectful as to what I feed my dogs. The corn filled garbage that they pass for dog food in the stores is shameful and our faithful companions deserve more. I happily feed my dogs a grain free food. <BR> <BR> We ran out of their treats the other day (dried chicken breast strips or beef jerky) so my husband and I went to pick some up at the store. I grabbed our usual 16 oz bag and dropped it in our cart and then something dawned on me. I asked my husb... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:56:12 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4367229 Hi Everyone. Thanks for all the well wished with my asthma. It held on tight all day Thursday but finally released yesterday morning and I was able to get back on track with my workouts. It's all good. <BR> <BR> I'm cooking like crazy in my "new" kitchen and now have a HUGE appreciation for what I'm convinced is my personal gift from God...the device aptly named THE FOOD PROCESSOR. I'm actually blessed with two. A three cup and a fourteen cup processor and I'm using them suckers almost ev... Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:01:08 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4361885 Alright. Remember last week Thursday when I had to take a forced rest day because of an asthma attack? Well check this out, this week, same schedule, same day, ANOTHER ASTHMA ATTACK!!! WTH??? And let me be clear, I do not have exercise induced asthma. It's full blown, daily inhaler & steroid controlled (usually) asthma. These particular attacks (non responsive to medication) I've been getting for me are characteristic to MSG or some sort of allergen exposure but I can't figure out what I... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:59:15 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4355897 Okay, I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record but I can't help it. Almost every day brings a new and wonderful experience that I just have to share. This Paleo/Primal lifestyle is taking me to places that I never thought I was capable. Here's what's happening. <BR> <BR> Last month I conquered the eating, this month I'm going after the fitness. The tenets of Primal Fitness are as such: <BR> <BR> 1. Sprint - "All Out" efforts more than 10 minutes total duration. Once every 7-10... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:08:47 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4347840 MCMOM11 and a few other sparkers have asked me some questions, about our family's ongoing transition to Paleo/Primal. I thought I'd answer them a blog post just in case it can help any other transitioning moms or dads out there. <BR> <BR> I also hope to garner advice from other expert Paleo/Primal parents who have gone through this because at just over 1 month, I'm still a Paleo/Primal infant <em>139</em> . We babies need all the help we can get <em>303</em> . <BR> <BR> My favorite pa... Thu, 7 Jul 2011 18:26:03 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4333951 Well, today is the 30th day of my 30 day Paleo/Primal Challenge and I thought I would share my most interesting observations with you <BR> <BR> First of all, Primal rather than the Paleo lifestyle is going to be the lifestyle we've chosen to follow for now mainly because of the dairy allowance. It was hard enough for the family and I to give up our sugar; to ask for dairy abstinence would be a bit too much for now. We'll work toward eliminating it at a later date. <BR> <BR> Thrilled to s... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:54:37 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4329423 Okay, I am thrilled to say that I finally found a Primal pizza that may save my relationship with my children. Two actually!! I found them both on the web but then I signed on and Spark Recipes already had one and probably the other but I don't know how to search for it. <BR> <BR> The first one that is already on Spark Recipes is called You Wont Believe its Cauliflower Pizza Crust. <BR> <BR> I'll just post the link for the second one because trying to enter recipes into SparkRecipes make... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:34:31 EST http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4325377 Okay, despite my Cocoa Dusted Almond binge yesterday (580 cals, 46g FAT <em>29</em> ) the scale continues to trend downward <em>244</em> It's crazy!! The more fat I eat, the more my body seems to shed. AND I'm keeping tabs on my body fat percentage and the numbers are going down for the first time in forever so my muscle IS staying in tact. <BR> <BR> My husband is loving it but my kids....well.....they are hanging in there. Meals are pretty cooperative (except for when I made them eat... 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