MOLLYCORSO's SparkPeople Blog

cleaning as exercise?

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:17:55 EST

Is it fair to count cleaning as exercise? Not sure it really is the same thing, but am looking for a powerful way to motivate myself to clean and thought that might do the trick! Anyone count sweeping, mopping, etc as part of a workout?

water, water every where

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:25:45 EST

I am not sure how strong my exercise habit is after over a month using Sparkpeople.com, and I am painfully aware of how far I still have to go on eating right. But the eight cups of water has become a mantra for me over the past several weeks. I don't reach my quote every day, but I do most days and, wow. What a difference it makes.

leaving a crumb trail

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:53:06 EST

One of my favorite things about sparkpeople is the fact that I can set any goal to track along with my exercise and diet. It has been an invaluable tool over the past six weeks - I have added work related tasks that I had trouble motivating myself to do, as well as personal stuff that I never made time for. Now I have an excuse to spend 30 minutes organizing my files - its on my spark goals!

Thank you for that and thousands of minutes of exercise. This has been a life changing jour...

Let them eat cake

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 13:08:33 EST

I had cake for breakfast today...and it sort of went down hill from there. I have kind of lost my mojo on the whole eating right thing, and am not sure how to get back to good standing. Exercise is slowly becoming a habit, plus it just makes me feel good - and gives me a sense of accomplishment, so even on the days when nothing goes right, I know I did at least one good thing.

But eating right...I have to admit it has lost some of its appeal. Am trying hard to motivate myself - I d...

plateau

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 10:54:56 EST

I think I have plateaued...can't lose any weight. I don't eat my full portion of calories every day, I exercise nearly every day. But no lost pounds...any advice? Thanks.

losing steam

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:40:17 EST

Am losing steam...work has been crazy, family has been crazy, weather has been crazy, and I am losing my drive. Have been so good...but am finding more excuses not to log in what I eat, not to drink eight glasses of water...what do you do to get back on track? I am hungry for ideas!

nearly a month...and counting

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:22:09 EST

I have nearly met my first goal - to exercise every day for a month. Some days have been great workouts, others have barely met the 10 minute minimum I set for myself. But it is still nearly 30 days, a major breakthrough for me. And a lot of that success is thanks to Sparkpeople. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

the candy hour

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:25:00 EST

Every time I get the office, I pass a market where I used to buy caramel drops. They are cheap, and tasty, and they used to be my treat when my day was good, my pick up when my day was bad.

I really wanted some of those caramel drops today...nothing really made the craving go away but I kept telling myself I will have something sweet in the evening, postponing it. I wonder how long it will take for the habit to die.

the point game

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:37:43 EST

I have been feeling guilty about exercising just to get the points...why, for an adult, does it make any difference if I enter a new level or receive an electronic trophy? I have never been competitive and age 35 seems a bit late to start.

But, the truth is, it does make a difference. I don't know if it is because it sets a goal, something -somewhat- tangible that I can see, or because it is like a game, to get as many points as possible. Or if it is subconsciously a way to reward ...

stress and exercise

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:57:14 EST

Am stressed about an interview I have today...my fear of screwing it up kept me up late last night and so I missed my usual work out in the morning. Had to do a make up after the usual morning rush...good I worked out, that has helped the stress levels a bit. Bad it was rushed, that has me feeling even more jittery. But I read some where that you can take the calm, the peace of your workout with you through the day.

Am hoping that is true today!

the chocolate curse

Tue, 15 May 2012 01:16:23 EST

Was defeated yesterday by a chocolate bar. I didn't buy it (points for me!) but it was there when I got home and...I couldn't resist. Made lots of promises to myself for today, that I wouldn't eat more, that next time I will just ignore it...but the fact is that I hadn't had chocolate for, well, a long time for me (four days). Which is something of a record. Maybe next week I will make it without chocolate for five days!

week vs exercise

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:56:36 EST

This week has kicked my butt. Been able to get some exercise in, but not meeting challenges or eating correctly. Not sure which one stresses me out more: not meeting the challenges or not losing the weight! Better luck next week:(

The challenge of house guests

Mon, 7 May 2012 14:52:34 EST

So...last week was pretty good. Met all my goals, even managed to drink eight glasses of water every day. But this week I have house guests. Not sure how I will do the videos on the Spring Into Shape Challenge while the house is asleep. Any ideas?

write it down

Thu, 3 May 2012 08:34:04 EST

To be honest, I started writing blogs to meet a challenge...but after just a couple of days, I found it is really useful.

Writing down that I would not eat cake at a party helped me stay honest.

It is more than slightly embarrassing that the prospect of points and trophies is motivating me to exercise and eat right. But it is. Sad but true. I guess whatever works is worth doing!

Back on the wagon

Wed, 2 May 2012 05:14:49 EST

Had a set back yesterday, but am determined to keep with it today: walked past all the dessert shops, didn't stop for a sandwich for lunch, and did not buy a soda when I went to the store to get something healthy to eat this afternoon.

I also started writing down when I cave into the cravings...maybe the list will shame me into having more will power!

McDonalds attack

Tue, 1 May 2012 14:44:43 EST

Second day of my challenges and I was doing great: exercised, had a fairly healthy breakfast, got my veggies and fruit in...but when I took my daughter to a birthday party at McDonalds, it was all over. Had fries and an apple pie...feel gross and disappointed in myself. But I guess these set backs are a good example of why I am doing all of this. Plan on tagging on an extra ten minutes of exercise tomorrow and avoiding McDonalds!

Exercising and feeling...tired

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:30:07 EST

Today is the sixth day I have exercised. I have ran twice, done cardio at home once, and done three days of pilates/floor exercise circuit. And I am beat. Everything hurts, my energy levels are down, and am having a horrible time getting out of bed in the morning. Am committed to staying with it, and sticking with the schedule. But I hope it gets easier soon.

Today I joined the challenge to beat my sweet tooth. Am really hoping the site will help me break some bad eating habits.