MERAINA's SparkPeople Blog

Make success a reality

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 13:56:29 EST

1. Understand what you are eating.
2. Be sensible, not obsessive about portions.
3. Eat regularly~No starving yourself~skipping breakfast again I see...
4. Enjoy foods with natural fats~ not added fake stuff
5. Keep away from added sugar
6. Eat you veggies
7. Eat your fruit
8. Drink your water
9. Get your buns off the couch & move!
10.Track your actions (web site or old fashioned paper & pencil)
11. Reach for support~Friends & Family will enc...

Dragonfly Bling!

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:01:35 EST

Kewl huh?!!!

MIL got it for me for Christmas! I love it!

Life today

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:12:50 EST

Yesterday I allowed the worries of my life weigh on my shoulders. I cried at every turn. This is a hard thing to deal with when you are at work and trying to NOT have your heart out in the open. I did not succeed in hiding my pain & worry. I am the strong one, always laughing and smiling. I get down, but never have I shown it until yesterday.
I completed my work early and told my boss I was leaving early. When he asked if everything was okay, I lost it. Shook my head no and left the room...

Of this life

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:29:45 EST

I am normally the kind of person that does not allow the worries of this life get to me. I am struggling in many ways.
Back in April 2012 my daughter found out she was pregnant, two days later she lost it. She was 5 weeks along at the time.
Now she is pregnant again. 8 weeks. She is having so much sickness that she cannot keep anything down, running low fever and her body & spirit is fighting but her faith is failing. I hurt so bad for her. Her husband has lost his job, she has not ...

I made Christmas Wreaths

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:23:46 EST

The first one here, I made for my daughter.
I started with used/scratched/unplayable: DVD's, CD's & old PS2 game disc. I hot glued them together making a circle & leaving just the little center hole open (printed side toward back-shiny side forward).

Next I hot glued bling green Christmas trees & red Christmas stockings (table scatter found @ the Dollar Tree) (I only used half of each bag)

I ...

Healthy Holiday Eating:

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:59:53 EST

A healthy head start
Celebrate with healthy eating.
"VitaMin"~ Vital health information in a minute!

Candied yams. Mashed potatoes with gravy. Cookies. The holiday table is a landscape of temptation. Especially when you try to convince yourself that it’s okay to overindulge because you’re starting a new health routine in January. There are many ways to enjoy delicious food, and still keep your health and weight in check. Try making these smarter choices:
1. Apples an...

Sugar has so many names!

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:55:44 EST

I never knew there were so many! WooWzers!
Agave nectar
Agave syrup
Barley malt
Beet sugar
Brown rice syrup
Brown sugar
Buttered syrup
Cane sugar
Cane juice
Cane juice crystals
Carob syrup
Confectioner’s sugar
Corn syrup
High fructose corn syrup
Corn sugar
Corn sweetener
Corn syrup solids
Crystalized fructose
Date sugar
Dextran
Dextrose
Diatase
Diastatic malt
Evaporated ca...

To End-of-Year Challenge

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:33:25 EST

So the other day I joined a challenge. It lasts to the end of 2012. What a way to go! End the year living right & start the new year on the right track?
Oh yeah baby! That's what I'm talkin' bout!

Challenge link:
www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_mes
sageboard_thread.asp?board=3838x9674x5
0519354

So yeah... it just started and when I start a challenge I feel like I could take on the world!
Butt...
Many times over the years I h...

Name Brand Vs Store Brand ~Tuna~

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:57:53 EST

Some say they are the same. I am here to show you that they are NOT the same.
Reading the labels will show the facts.

[Serv Size 2.6oz/74g]

Starkist [VS] Great Value
(Low Sodium/light) [VS] (Premium Light)
Cal 70 [VS] Cal 80
Cholesterol...

Secrets to Making Power Salads

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:11:11 EST

When you hear "I’ll just have a salad," you probably assume that’s a healthy choice. But salads at restaurants, loaded with dressing and cheese, often pack in far more calories than anyone needs in a single meal—according to research by the American Institute for Cancer Research. Loaded with too much dressing, cheese or fried chicken, many are over 800 calories. Luckily, when you decide to have "just a salad" at home, you can easily make all the right choices to keep it healthy and satisfying...

60 second- healthier

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:05:13 EST

I wanted to add this a favorite so save for later, but I did not see the option on my page, so here I copied & pasted for future reference!

Hope you enjoy it as much as I am!

****Link to page @ bottom of blog!****

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60-Second Health and Fitness Boosters
Simple Ways to Improve Your Health--Almost Instantly!
-- By Jennipher Walters, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor

SparkPeople advertisers help keep the site free! Lea...

Life! IS Awesome after surgery!

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:43:28 EST

Life! IS Awesome after surgery!

Recap: June 7th 2012, I had Urethral Loop Surgery. I pre-planned, followed Doc Hollingsworth’s (Gynecology & Obstetrics) orders and came through with flying colors!
In my last blog, I described what the surgery would be and why I was having the procedure.
www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=4914302
In earlier blogs, I told of the Doc Hollingsworth’s orders in preparing my body inside a...

Urethral Sling (Woman information)

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 07:45:04 EST

Surgery- Mine is tomorrow morning-

*Did you know that 1 out of every 3 woman suffer from this?*

Stress incontinence is loss of urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or anything that increases abdominal pressure. The problem in stress incontinence is that the tissues supporting the bladder and urethra are weak and permit the urethra to drop into an abnormal position. The normal mechanism for preventing leakage of urine no longer works, resulting in inappropriate loss o...

THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED...

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 12:31:44 EST

TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE
1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!

First, we survived being born to mothers
Who smoked and/or drank while they were
Pregnant.

They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing,
Tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.

Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby
cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.

We had no childproof li...

Dance Walk for Fitness!

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:12:33 EST

My friend NWCOUNTRYDANCER, shared an awesome link with me today and I must share with all my other friends!

Ben Aaron is totally on my vibe! I do this all of the time when I am out walking in the mountains that I love!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib3Duz_6a9M&
feature=relmfu

Tell me... after watching that... don't you feel like getting up and dancing and twirling around the room?! LOL

Crank up the tunes and Dance Walk for Fitness!

Doctor orders & lemons

Tue, 8 May 2012 10:51:30 EST

So I blogged about having to have surgery in June...
Doc had suggested the lemon water daily. By the second day I had a drinking schedule down and am getting in at least 1 gallon of lemon water! On the weekend I am getting more than a gallon, since I am not at work and the rest room is much easier to get to!

(DOC SUGGESTED LEMON BATH TO BETTER PREPARE MY BODY FOR SURGERY)
This morning I got up early, scrubb...

Doctor-Giving the clear picture

Thu, 3 May 2012 12:33:54 EST

Yesterday I found me a new-to-me doctor. I loved the way she took an hour with me. She was in no hurry to get to any other place than right where she was with me. (I just wanted to hug her! I didn't tho! LOL) She explained why I am having the problem I am having and is helping me to get my body ready for the most healthy recovery after my surgery. (surgery is to correct leaking urine as I sneeze, cough, giggle, walk, sit, exercise, etc…)

I have written a few of the things I am to ...

Gimme 2 weeks- wk 5? LOL

Tue, 1 May 2012 11:03:57 EST

So I gave it more than 2 weeks. I kept consistent with measuring food, taking in lots of Refreshing water. I DID have one (1) 16oz Diet Pepsi Max every week. WAY better than the 4-6 12oz cans I was drinking daily!

I have been getting in lots of veggies & fruits, this helps so much to not snack on things that I should stay away from.

I have been walking, dancing, doing extra movements in my house cleaning to get fitness minutes. Gosh, even one day I was outta bed and gett...

Silk Green Supreme Smoothie

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:11:32 EST

Silk Green Supreme Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 cup Silk Fruit&Protein Strawberry Banana
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
2 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed
1 tablespoon ground flax
½ cup ice
PREPARATION
Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Servings: 1 large (16-ounce) or 2 small (8-ounce)
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
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Gimme 2 weeks proof pics!

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:45:20 EST

*pic removed-don't want it on face book*
Yesterday was completion of week 1 of my "Gimme 2 weeks". I felt really good about the changes that I have made in the past 7 days. So I decided to add a bit more and get in some extra exercise as a bonus to end the day....

I went for a 40 minute walk with the MIL and had a great time chatting, as we kept the pace where we were just able to carry on a conversation with little or no breathing difficulty. LOL

*pic removed-don't...

Gimme 2 weeks!

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 11:25:45 EST

It is working!

I went to Wal-Mart this morning, before breakfast...
I got tuna, dressing & dill pickle relish for my salad= EZ-work lunches!. Yup I still add a little (little) dressing on my salad. I picked up some plastic forks, tummy was growling cause our WallyWorld has a "Subway" restaurant that was baking bread and the smell was just horrible... LOL Anyways, I picked up some Mini (baby) Bananas & a package of frozen diced Mango, to the register & out the door I went!
...

Gimme 2 weeks & I'll change your life!

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 14:48:35 EST

That's right, just give me two weeks & I will guide you to changing your life forever! In just two weeks!
I have read this type of thing over and over on web sites, in books, in magazines, promos, fitness talk shows, etc... You know you have heard & read it too! Then you sit through what seems like hours watching, or read for pages on end just to get to the "magical good stuff" that will in fact change your life & MAKE YOU SKINNY. You just sit there thinking, "Fah real?" Yes...If I pay y...

Cleansing Spiritually

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:43:15 EST

The past few weeks I have felt a longing for more than what I am. I do my best to have positive attitude & a cheerful heart.

I do not "Claim" anything other than I Love God. I will not label myself as the world labels people. The world labels people and then tears them apart because they do not live up to their ideas or standards. I do not care what this world holds as right. I care what the Heavenly Father holds as right. I am a Child of the King, I make mistakes just like any oth...

Tings w/pics

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:29:52 EST

Found something that puts in mind of warmer weather!

A friend of mine sent this to me last year.
It is beautiful!

As most of you that know me know that I am here to have fun and get healthy They do coincide!

PMP'n Ready to start! w/pics to boot!

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 11:36:28 EST

Lovely healthy lunch! 4oz Flounder, stir-fry veggies & beautiful fruit to enjoy with a rereshing diet wild cherry pepsi (which I am limiting & cutting back on)! Hubs plate to the left, his hand passes over as I took the pic... you can see is not on the healthy side. Pizza loaded with cheese & pepperoni... tho he did dig into my fruit! LOL

The n...

Pics, proof & Superhero training

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:04:56 EST

(photo removed- no share w/other web services)
Thursday evening I decided that I was going to do this Superhero thing with style. I was going to give it my all. Set some real goals. Make some REAL plans. So I got the son & called the MIL and we went walking. (son rode his bike) But we were out and sweatin'! Got in a 24min mile! See the sweat?! (the above photo is after one of my walks!) I'm tellin' ya... I felt great.
When I called my MIL, I told her that she was walking with me. I ...

Superhero Unleashed

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:02:47 EST

I am stronger than I have ever been! I am worth every ounce of sweat! I have the Superhero power within to push me to higher heights! I know I have unknown strengths that I must unleash and USE!
It is time to crack that whip & kick the Fat Villain's flabby azz!

Things I Have Learned in the South

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:02:23 EST

Things I Have Learned in the South

A possum is a flat animal that sleeps in the middle of the road.

There are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 of them live in the South.

There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 of them live in the South, plus a couple no one's seen before.

If it grows, it'll stick ya. If it crawls, it'll bite cha.

Onced and Twiced are words.

Well, I Declare!

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:19:55 EST

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DIY "Dancin2NevaGiveUp Challenge:
Post public declaration of your Independence!
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I will no longer be oppressed by:
283 1. Emotional Grazing the table! NO MORE!
283 2. Eating cause I have nothing to do! NO MORE!
283 3. Sitting on the couch for hours! NO MORE!...

DIY Challenge Entry Form

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:54:52 EST

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DIY Challenge Entry Form
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335 My Challenge Name: "Dancin2NevaGiveUp"
335 My Start Weight: 185
335 Four other Things I will be Measuring during this challenge & stats too!
1. Waist 42.5
2...

Dancin2NevaGiveUpChallenge Why List

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:02:38 EST

Ready for this!
"Dancin2NevaGiveUp" Challenge!
Why?
1. Want to be 43 (in September) and be able to say: "I still take no medication for health issues".
2. Want to lose 20 pounds by October 2011!
3. Want to log 100 hours of dancing by October along with my other exercise!
4. Want to clean out the "Big Girl" clothes from my closet and not need them any longer!
5. Want to be sexy and feel confident in my strut!

More details to come!

Bounce back Jungle Juice!

Wed, 18 May 2011 08:56:33 EST

Inspiration comes from wanting. We all WANT better for our lives it is human nature. Getting up and doing something about it is what we do next.

I have had lots of bounce back times. Each time I get down, I get to letting myself feel like it is no use, I just don't care. But in reality, If I a truly truthful with myself... I really DO care & there is a need, a want... therefore there is a USE.

I want to be as healthy as I can so that as I grow older I do not have to take...

Lost inches & pounds Done gone!

Tue, 10 May 2011 08:59:06 EST

Waist 45 - 3/30/2011
Hips 46 - 3/30/2011
Neck 15 - 3/30/2011
Breast 39 - 3/30/2011
Thigh 22 - 3/30/2011
Calf 15.5-3/30/2011
Weight - 192 3/30/2011

TODAY'S MEASUREMENTS & WEIGHT:
Waist 43 - 5/10/2011
Hips 43 - 5/10/2011
Neck 14.5- 5/10/2011
Breast 37.5- 5/10/2011
Thight 23 - 5/10/2011
Calf 16- 5/10/2011
Weight 178! -5/10/2011

Total inches gone: 7.5
Total pounds done gone: 14!
...

One busy MOB!

Tue, 3 May 2011 08:41:10 EST

So the day is drawing near, Saturday May 7th is it! The Wedding Day is just about here! Ready or not!
Months ago my daughter said that a "Friend" was going to be making all of the flowers & decorations for the wedding as her wedding present... well it just didn't happen. So me being the Mom I am started in and got the job done. I am happy to say that I have made all of the flowers & decorations! I so enjoy working with flowers & seeing what I can create. I love these because my daughter...

Devil's Den State Park Damage

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:42:58 EST

www.5newsonline.com/entertainment/kf
sm-photos-devils-den-flood-damage-2011
0427,0,7511360.photogallery
Hope the link will take you to the pics.

The link below is the news report telling that this is the second flooding in 7 yrs.
www.5newsonline.com/news/kfsm-devils
-den-damaged-by-flooding-on-7-year-ann
iversy-of-2004-storm-20110427,0,7239090.story

This was a lovely park. Some of us Done Girls had a Mini convention...

Kewl health related things I neva knew! LOL

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:01:33 EST

Who knew? WELL NOW YOU DO!!!

Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?

Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your st...

^!^ B2W MISSION 18! ^!^

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:51:29 EST

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^!^ B2W MISSION 18! ^!^
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257 1. TELL ME WHAT BIG THINGS YOU ACHIEVED THIS PAST WEEKEND!
[I measured & cut material for decorating at my daughter's upcoming wedding! Time consuming & bending, stretching, squatting... sore legs now!]
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2. THIS WEEK- It's all about staying organized!...

Proof with Pride & Pics

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:56:04 EST

My walk is a lovely walk. I live near the Mulberry River in the mountains. I could never get tired of the view as it changes daily.

"TREAT INFERTILITY"
health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-f
itness/diet/articles/2011/03/14/hcg-di
et-dangers-is-fast-weight-loss-worth-the-risk
the so-called hCG diet is either a weight-loss miracle or a dangerous fraud, depending on who's talking. The plan combines drops or injections of hCG, a pregnancy hormone, with just 500 calories a day. While som...

10 Smart Ways to Burn More Calories

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:24:42 EST

www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness
_articles.asp?id=1600

10 Smart Ways to Burn More Calories
Crank Up Your Cardio to Blast More Fat!
-- By Jennipher Walters, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor
We all like to get more done in less time, right? We shop from our computers to forgo waiting in lines at department stores and microwave our foods to cut down on cooking time. Some of us even take multitasking to new levels b...

~~ B2W MISSION TWO - 2/21-2/24 ~~

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:43:04 EST

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~*~ B2W MISSION TWO - 2/21-2/24 ~*~
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Make Me [Powerful!!!]

For Mission One this last weekend, I am proud to report that my max # of [Crunches was 3 sets of 10] that I can do is [more each day]

I also tried out a new workout/changed up my old one for my [Abs & Azz]

I also did [30] minutes of [strength] tra...

Proof! BTW!

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:51:14 EST

Upper Body (back/arms/shoulders/chest)

Core (abs/back)

Lower Body (legs/ass)

Total Body (all of above)
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B2W Friday - Sunday FEB18-20 Missions

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:49:02 EST

34 I have so much energy to plan & go & do stuffs while I am trapped at work!

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B2W Friday - Sunday Missions!
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This Weekend, MAKE ME [feel VIBRANTLY SEXXY!]
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1. [Before pic will be taken this weekend & measurements will be posted too!]
Neck: 15
Brst: 39
Wst: 44
Hips: 46
Thigh: 22
Calf: 15.5
...