MINISAPPHYRE's SparkPeople Blog

Ugghhh . . .

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:01:11 EST

I have a cold. I've had a cold for a few days now. I can breathe through my nose a little but can't smell or taste so I don't want to eat but have to so I'm eating all the stuff I have that I don't particularly care for and when I get better I can have tastier stuff (but healthy!) I hate being sick. Hopefully it'll clear up in another day or two.

In other news, well, there isn't any it's too cold, w...

New Year New Goals . . .

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 13:21:30 EST

Just reset everything I've gained too much weight to say I'm in a continuum. So I start over. Again. That's cool, I'm not giving up. At least I'm not starting over at my highest weight ever, I'm still more than 10 pounds below that and that's saying a lot. So . . . again . . . onward and forward!

Starting Out Well.

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:24:28 EST

I can't really track my food today because we ate at a restaurant (Pueblo Viejo) and I can't find nutrition information for what I ate so I'll just hope I don't gain. But I do have to pat myself on the back, went to the grocery and didn't buy ANY junk food for me other than a box of Jingos crackers which have 130 calories in 23 crackers and no saturated fat. I did lousy in January but have gotten my head togethe...

Frustrating

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:59:10 EST

I've gained four pounds but I do think a lot of it is water retention as I'm not drinking my water lately and intaking a lot more salt than I need to. So I'm back to label reading and backing off on the sodium. Back to cooking each meal unless it's a reduced sodium product. Just a little hurdle to overcome, it will be done :)

Major Stress Factor

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:52:16 EST

I love cactus.

So things going on that are raising my anxiety level out of bounds and I'm fighting to hang on to sanity. Trying to turn to friends but everyone is busy with their own lives. Sometimes one just needs a hug, yanno?

But, I persevere. One day, soon I think, things are going to fall into place and go my way and all this strife will melt away. In the meantime I stay motivated w...

Down Again!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:17:07 EST

247.2 this morning down from 250.8. Excellent. I’m on a roll gonna keep going. I’ve had a toothache for a week so that’s most of it. I don’t feel much like eating and can’t eat very well when I do. I just ate an overcooked pork chop with cheesy vegetables and my mouth is kind of ok right now but around 4 I’ll need to take more ibuprofen. I’m so glad to be out of the 260s for good. I’m doing really well I ju...

Finally!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:41:11 EST

The sun has come out so I'm about to have breakfast and get moving. I have a lot to do today and am not in the best mood even with the sun. But I will persevere, I always do. I weighed yesterday and am up 4/10ths of a pound so that made me pretty happy because I thought it would be worse. Now it can do down a LOT. So on to it! Have a great weekend all!

Got To Get Moving!

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 20:17:33 EST

Our days for days and days have been SO dark any overcast, today it's been raining on and off ALL DAY . . . that it just is so hard to get up and do anything. I did do a little today which is more than I've done in a week I hope to do a LOT tomorrow but the forecast is still calling for rain, but I am going to muscle around it and get something done. Gotta get started I want to see five pounds gone this month!

In It To Win It . . .

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:32:56 EST

This year begins finding me up 3 pounds from my last loss. That's ok, this year I am IN IT TO WIN IT. My goal is 60 pounds by 12/31, and that gets me out of the 200s for the first time in a LONG time. That's 5 pounds a month and very doable. My first line of defense is exercise. Oh yes, I will be getting some. Days 1, 2, and 3 of the new year were not good but they don't define the year. Today, I begin the w...

Year ending Sadly . . .

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:16:42 EST

Just laid my little 13 year old Chihuahua Cinnamon to rest, she passed away this morning. She is survived by a sister, Daisy :(. I guess my weight is ok I'd lost another 8/10ths of a pound but yesterday ate a huge fast food meal. I'll regret that next weighin I'll bet. I'm just glad this year is finally over and we're one month closer to February and the start of NASCAR season. Until then I'll be good and lose...

Upward Spiral . . .

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 00:09:01 EST

I've gained about 10 pounds. I'd lost a little but I had a really crappy day today, eating wise and just day wise. Mostly I've not had my computer over the last month so I've not had my Sparkpeople. Man this site REALLY works to motivate me and keep me in line. I screw up so badly when I'm without it! Anyway I'm glad I'm back and I can't wait for my ups to become downs! I can do this!

Back in the Saddle Again . . .

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 16:03:22 EST

Doing fairly well, down 18 pounds and counting, though the last week my food choices, though not REALLY fattening, haven't been the healthiest they could be. The culprit is a new toaster oven, and now I can merrily toast hot pockets, pizza rolls, eggrolls, and all manner of premade goodies that are oh so tasty but not that great for me. SO I will still use my foreman grill and I'll figure out the vegetable angle...

Back!

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:00:43 EST

Hot Pockets are safer eaten with a fork.

Back after no internet for a month missed it so much. Great to have my SparkPeople back as well. I've done well though, consistently losing 5 pounds per month since July. Trying to keep it up, kinda hard this time of year but I'll persevere.

Hello, Old Friend!

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:43:33 EST

Hello 251! I know you're just passing through, but it's so GOOD to see you!

I lost 2/10ths of a pound this week. Saw 251 on the scale for the first time in a very long time. I’m now about where I was when we were starving in the shed. Once I start my raking routine again I’ll be getting lots of exercise. I’m so happy it’s coming off so consistently. I thought I’d gain I’ve been a little lax this we...

Back To My Low . . .

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:49:00 EST

Back down to my last new low of 252 even. I'm glad I was a little concerned. But it's ok now, I'm losing again and should do well over the next week. I'm cleaning house today and will be maintaining it in the weeks to come, trying to get it absolutely spic and span. And I'm using Spic and Span! I love the citrus cleaner it smells so good and cleans really well. I have some cheap lavender stuff for the floor, ...

Blue Monday

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:41:21 EST

I have to find some more flower pictures.

Anyway, I'm up a little today 6/10ths of a pound no biggie. Back on program. Life's not so easy these days, so much to do and my back is still fussing. Some days good some days, like today, not so good but I have stuff I have to do and can't put it off anymore so will be smiling though it. I can do that. I foresee some rough seas ahead and I'm trying to cope ...

Blue Monday

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:41:21 EST

Another Loss! (Good and Bad)

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:41:40 EST

Down 8/10ths of a pound to 252 even! STOKED! I'm finally doing it! I will reach my 5 pound goal this month too I know it!

On a more somber note, I lost a beloved uncle last night so this week is going to be especially hard, my mom is just devastated, it was her older brother. So keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Birthday Girl . . .

Sun, 2 Sep 2012 13:20:57 EST

So far so good on my birthday. Didn't weigh but will tomorrow. I'm optimistic, I hope it's warranted!

Woot!

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:05:07 EST

Could not believe when I got on the scale and read 252.8! Last time I stepped on it was 257.4! Woot Woot!! Happy me happy me! So thrilled!

Back In Motion?

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:30:26 EST

Feeling somewhat more normal today going to take on some cleaning duties in just a little bit, going to have lunch first, just a sandwich. We got a little sprinkle of rain a little bit ago I was hoping for a torrential storm but the sun is out again and it's heating up. Such is our luck with weather. But I'm trying to remain positive and try to keep as busy as I can, otherwise I'll turn into a Monatee! :)) So o...

Chuggin' Along . . .

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:44:53 EST

Back is better, but still gives me a fit in the morning. The steroids are making me hungry but I'm trying to make healthy food choices. Have been downing a lot of pasta lately though, had the worst craving for spaghetti and meatballs, then Mother made chicken spaghetti then back to spaghetti and meatballs. But I think it's ok. I'm not such an invalid anymore, I'm up and around during the day I just have to stop...

(sigh)

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:36:33 EST

I couldn't stand it anymore so I went to the emergency room yesterday for my back. They xray'd it and didn't find anything abnormal, gave me a shot and sent me home. The shot helped some yesterday but when I got up this morning it was as sore as day 1 so I worried I'd never get over it. Little by little the pain began to ease up (after 3 ibuprofen and a vicodin) and I'm marked improved today. If I'm better tomo...

Oh My Aching Back . . .

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:59:10 EST

Got up in the middle of the night with the worst backache ever. Took some ibuprofen this morning it's still very sore, I slept wrong at some point I guess, it's never hurt this badly before. Right at the base of my spine feels like ground glass. I guess it'll loosen up in time, it's feeling just the tiniest bit better at the moment but any movement just kills me so no exercise for me until this lets up. (sigh).

Alrighty Then . . . Another Week Upon Us . . .

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:47:51 EST

I'm kinda mad. I sent my resume to about 8 places on Friday it's nearly noon and I've not heard from any of them :| Ahh well onward and forward. I peeked at the scale down 2/10ths of a pound so that's thrilling. Hoping to be at 250 by the end of the month, that's my 5 pound goal. About to kick today off with a hearty round of housecleaning and we'll see from there, I know I have a WalMart trip on tap for today...

Still Plugging Away . . .

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 10:58:58 EST

It has been a screwed up couple of days. Highest of highs lowest of lows. But I've been keeping to my feet and staying busy. Eating hasn't been the best but I think exercise has made up for it. The heat persists, but it will for a while longer. Looking forward to another good WI on Saturday, today, just hoping for a good finish for the #5 in Pocono. GO KASEY!!!

Woot!!

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:37:05 EST

Wow starting August with a 2 pound loss. Only 3 to go to meet my 5 pounds a month challenge for August. Wow! I'm sweating it off though it's so miserably hot I can't stand it much longer. We lost an air conditioner and can't get another until Friday won't get it installed until Saturday so I'll probably be dead by then. But I'll die thinner, at least. Lots to do today so the sweatin and the losin will continu...

It's Alright . . .

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 19:42:48 EST

This is an early picture of Joni, my miniature yellow rose. I was just out giving everyone a drink, Mina and Lucy were drooping again. But Joni is just having a ball. Mini roses sure do love hot weather, she has at least 5 blooms on her now, one is open the others are buds.

I intended to weigh this morning but forgot, kinda anxious to get it done tomorrow morning, I feel lighter! :) Sweating it off ...

Day Progressing Well . . . Kinda

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:37:09 EST

Just come in from round one of the outdoor activities I have to do and was disheartened to see that Mina (my confederate rose) and Lucy (my duranta) are suffering from the heat. I watered them and they should pop back up but to see them wilted like that nearly killed me. I'll just have to do daily rounds to keep them watered and safe. If I lose them I will die. Emily (my bottlebrush) is still living, I need to ...

I'm Meeeelllllltttttttiiiinnnnnggggggg!!!!!

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:49:12 EST

Oh what I wouldn't give for the cooler temps of fall right about now. Pretty sick of the heat, the stickiness, the lethargy . . . just summer in general. But won't be cooling off till sometime in October and I just can't wait. I've been pretty active of late, another busy day on tap for tomorrow some outside unfortunately but I'm just going to tell myself the sweat is good for me I'll lose a lot of weight etc., ...

A New Week Is Upon Us . . .

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:17:52 EST

Doing ok will know how ok when I weigh on Friday. Hoping for another loss. Did you know Hostess now makes a chocolate twinkie? Yea, well. Anyway I have a lot lot lot to do today so I've had breakfast, cereal, will have a sandwich for lunch, will have chicken and veggies for dinner. I've taken my vitamins and calcium supplement. I'm taking care of me and feeling good. Just gotta keep it up!

Down! Well Done!

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:38:38 EST

No picture today because I'm at the library, my computer is in the hospital on life support (sigh).

Down to 257.4 this morning I nearly fell off the scale! I am trying to keep a level head about eating and trying not to think about food all the time and trying to move most of the day, just finding little tasks to do that get me up and walking. It's working! I'm feeling better, mostly I think because of the vitamins, but eating lighter certainly goes a long way to help!

Weightloss, In General . . .

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:37:17 EST

I just posted this to my FB:

"On losing weight, I have this thought: It's not about pleasing the general public because even though they hate you because you're fat, they won't like you any better when you lose the weight. It's all about health and keeping the strength to raise your hand and give them the finger. "

I'm mad. I've been trying to lose weight since 2004. The most I've los...

Busy Day . . .

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:22:33 EST

Round one of housecleaning is done, about to do round 2 then make lunch, then to Walmart and get my first 45 minutes of walking in, then later on get my second 45 minutes of walking. All total today I'll burn over 1300 calories. Go me! Hope to keep it up all week.

Another Rough Day . . .

Mon, 9 Jul 2012 13:15:45 EST

I get up every morning with a set agenda. Today it was floors and maybe later on some walking. But a certain person got up with a chip on her shoulder and I've spent most of the morning on the phone and running around like a brainless zombie trying to placate her and shut her the hell up so I can get some peace. Now I'm angry and wishing I could just go for a long long long long long long long long long walk.

Still Regrouping

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 15:38:47 EST

Ding alright not gaining not losing which tells me my bod is adjusting and about to show a nice loss. 256 is my goal for this month, by 7/31. I can do that. Starting to move around more and eat more slowly that is working out for me. So on that going to go and finish out this beautifully rainy day!

Almost At Week's End . . .

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 17:08:05 EST

Very hot today. I've done well, been cleaning a little, still have more to do, we have a cable and satellite installation tomorrow so we have to make sure the place is presentable. Haven't wanted to get outside but do need to go out and check the garden. My vegetable plants are spent, but I want to make sure I don't lose anymore of my flowers, I think I killed my miniature yellow rose by letting it dry out, most...

Skinny Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Sun, 1 Jul 2012 19:45:29 EST

Just posting the link here don't want a copyright infringe . . . pic and recipe here:

easy-food.blogspot.gr/2012/04/skinny
-chicken-broccoli-alfredo.html

Grilled Chicken Burgers

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:40:05 EST

Grilled Chicken Burgers

Prep Time:
30 Min Cook Time:
15 Min Ready In:
45 Min
Servings Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 pounds ground chicken
1 egg
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

My First Loss . . .

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:04:46 EST

Love it. Sneak peek weigh in and down 2 pounds. That's great. I had a fairly good day today, I loved visiting with my friends. When I went to pick up Mother she and my aunt were angry with me because I'd waited too long for them to go out to eat. Mother didn't tell me they were going to do that so, I didn't know. Anyway my part of it I had a great time. Was equally happy because of the weight loss. Next wei...

Doing Well . . .

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:18:10 EST

Did well again today. Most of the crap I'd bought on my last binge is gone, I still have some sugary snacks but I only have one per day. One is rice krispie treats which have 130 calories and little fat, the other is powdered sugar donuts, a little higher in calories but I eat them mid day so I burn the calories in my everyday tasks. I've been busy today a lot of movement. I have to go out of town with Mother t...

First Good Day . . .

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:52:52 EST

Excellent day today in spite of being FURIOUS with our cable provider. First good day since I refocused yesterday. I'm anxious for weighday, actually. Because I see no reason why I can't do this the rest of the week. The rest of the month. The rest of the year. The rest of my life. I'd sworn off fast food, I didn't want any more at least for the rest of this month, but today in the mail we got coupons for Bu...

(blank stare)

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:11:37 EST

Ok so I redid all my tickers to accomodate the NEW high weight, not my all time high but give me two pounds and I'll get there. I had a heavy day eating too, I was doing well and as the day progressed I got mad and well, it got away from me. But that's ok tomorrow's another day and Jillian awaits. I like the level 1 of the 30 day shred, it sucks that I have to do it with Mother sitting in the chair in front of m...

Finally!

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:38:34 EST

I finally was able to get a new dvd player today. I have a tv/dvd combo but the remote I'm having to use doesn't let me navigate any dvd with a menu. So now, I can get going on Jillian Michaels 30 day shred! I'm so stoked! Tomorrow, man! Gonna do it! WOO!

Sunday

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:22:35 EST

Can't watch NASCAR racing our cable is goofed up. We get some channels, I am watching a F1 race but can't get TNT so I can't NASCAR. Will keep up with it online with the lap-by-lap feature NASCAR.com has. I was going to get out and clean up the yard but I'd get a heatstroke, it's 95 right now and rising. There is a tropical storm in the gulf (Debbie) that could bring us some rain. Late next week, meantime I do...

Freaky Day . . .

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:22:59 EST

This morning I was paying bills and paid a past due cable bill. Our cable has been for the most part off for most of the week, we only get the sports channels and the local channels, we thought it was because we'd not paid the bill. After payment the cable still didn't come on so I called the cable company and they were unable to fix it so they are sending a technician tomorrow. Ok so I worked off my breakfast c...

Freaky Day . . .

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:22:58 EST

Hump Day . . .

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:34:17 EST

Been doing alright, won't know the fruits of my labor until Saturday when I weighin. Was going to take a peek this morning but I had too much to do before taking Mother to the doctor. Thought about doing it tomorrow but decided I didn't need bad news right now if that's what awaits me. But I don't think so I'm feelin' pretty positive about the whole thing. The WHOLE thing :). ONWARD!

Rain Delay

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:36:51 EST

The race at Michigan is rain delayed so so far I've cleaned house and am about to do some reorganizing. Fun that, there's no place to put anything. HATE THAT. But things will get better with a little perseverance. Perseverance and hope. Perseverance and hope and careful planning. Well you get the picture, things will get better. Not gonna weigh until Saturday, I feel a loss coming. Sure working for it. Tue...

Bumpy Start . . .

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:58:52 EST

Ok week one is in the books looks like smooth sailing now. My snack for the day, one of them, was 4 off the tree figs. Mmmm. Better than potato chips! I'll have an applesauce a little later on. Sandwich and salad for lunch, chicken and veggies with rice for dindins. I'm feeling better already!