MSBUTTERFLY1976's SparkPeople Blog

Feeling encouraged!

Wed, 3 Aug 2011 19:08:40 EST

So my goal for this month is to exercise everyday and try to use portion control and eat as healthy as possible. I know everyday won't be perfect, but I'm not giving up.........

Trying to keep my focus....

Mon, 2 May 2011 20:26:07 EST

So over the last year I've gained back almost all of the weight I lost. It's really upseting to me because I put in so much hard work and just starting slacking. It seems like every week or every month I keep "starting over". I'm hoping that this month I can stick with it and get back to where I need to be and stay there. Wish me luck!

Help....I'm addicted to Fast Food!

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:01:30 EST

I've been keeping track of my expenses for the past 6 months or so and I eat out way too much. I need to find a way to curve the cravings for cheap fast food and just buckle down and make my own lunch or dinner and eat out only once or twice a month. The problem I have is that during the week I'm home alone while my kids are at school and in my mind it's cheaper for me to have a "treat" and not have to spend money on them also, or when I get home from work alot of times I'm starving and don't...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz...

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:23:03 EST

Well, Dr.Oz that is. I don't know why but I really like Dr. Oz. I am trying a few things he suggests in order to lose weight and be healthy. Some things he I don't completely agree with or just seem to hard to even think about doing, but so far he says soda is a no-no, even diet so cut it out of your diet altogether. Also no eating after 7:30pm or at least 3 hours before bedtime. Those are the two main ones I'm working on now. We'll see how it goes by the end of the week. What do you guys thi...

Looking Pregnant...

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:47:17 EST

Yes, that's how I feel because I've gained some weight and all of it has landed right there in my middle section. What is up with that. Now there's a bulge there and it's looks like I'm about 5 months pregnant. This sucks. I really need to get motivated to drop some pounds before this gets out of control and I make it to 9 months with no baby to deliver.......yikes!

Dance Games on Wii...

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 05:01:31 EST

So in an effort to increase my exercise and have some fun at the same time, I just purchased the Just Dance 2 game on Wii which came with a free Just Dance for Kids game. Both are equally fun and it's something me and my kids cam enjoy doing together. And for myself, I purchased the Micheal Jackson Experience dance game which I so love, just like I love him. It is the best of all and I got 5 stars on Thriller (the highest score) on my first try. It's suppose to be the hardest dance on the gam...

Trying to keep the faith.....

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:39:07 EST

So today I made no excuses and got up and exercised. I felt pretty good this morning and hope I can stay busy so I can stay out of the kitchen. We will see how it goes. I've eaten a healthy breakfast and lunch so far.

Not losing any weight....

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 15:07:10 EST

Okay, before it seems like pounds were dropping like flies, now for the longest I have'nt lost a pound. I weigh in every morning before breakfast and after using the bathroom and the scale fluates back and forth between 223 and 225 daily. At the doctor, they said I weigh 225 which means I gained 10 pounds since my last visit 3 months ago. Not very motivating. I've been trying hard and start my days off right, but most times I finish them off wrong. Now if I could only finish in the manner I s...

Done with the chicken.....

Sat, 8 Jan 2011 09:42:54 EST

So I had a craving for fried chicken 2 days in a row. Got some from Albertson the first day cause they had a sale. It was'nt as good as usual, so the next day I got some from Church's chicken, which was good, but make my stomach hurt. Go figure. Done with fried chicken for a while.

2011........please don't let me down!

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 06:24:48 EST

I was praying that this year would be so much better than the last, but so far it's not starting out that way. New Years Day, my car starting acting up again and I had to catch the bus to work these last two days of work. Just had some expensive work done on it a few weeks ago that I could'nt afford, now more problems. Then getting home today, I just got sued for an old debt that I owe and still can't afford to pay. Not getting enough hours at work as it is. I'm really trying to keep a positi...

New Year, New Beginning

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 14:47:29 EST

I have made a new commitment to eat right, exercise and eat less fast food this year. I know I can do it. I woke up and exercised the first thing this morning when I got up. I checked my blood sugar and ate a healthy breakfast. So far so good........

Facing the facts......

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:33:30 EST

It's official. I went to the doctor today and the scale says I've gained 10 lbs since my last visit in Sept. From 215 to 225. I've been trying for over a year to get down to 200 and here I was so close and gained back 10 lbs. It really sucks cause now 200 looks much farther away than it did before. I'm trying to get back on track, but the holidays are making it hard, plus finanical stress right now. I'm not giving up, just feeling a litte discouraged is all.

Ready for Christmas.....

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:28:34 EST

I don't know why but feel like I'm ready for Christmas to get here. I need to look forward to the New Year so things can be better in 2011. At least that's what I pray for.

Bad habits....

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:04:09 EST

I'm developing a bad habit of getting up in the middle of the night, or early in the morning (1am, 2am, etc) and using the computer. I'm getting sluggish in the daytime from interupting my sleep pattern at night. It just seems like when I get up and go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, I can't get back to sleep so I get up and get on the computer. Like now, it's 3am. It's hard to get computer time when both my kids use the computer during the day.

Trying something new.....

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 16:54:43 EST

So I'm trying to eat less meat, for healthy purposes and also because I am on such a limited budget right now. Last night I had black bean and cheese tostadas and they were good. Did'nt miss the ground beef as much as I thought I would.

I suck.....

Sat, 4 Dec 2010 14:53:28 EST

I suck at the Sparkpeople Q & A that is....sometimes I know the right answer but still give the wrong one. Thank God it's not a real test of I'd fail the class!! 198

Rediscovering Sparkpeople

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:57:45 EST

So I have'nt been on Sparkpeople in about 3 months and since I'm back, I'm noticing the changes they have made and it's improved. I liked it before, but I really like some of the new additions. Starting to use Sparksavings now. Hopefully it will help motivate me to save some money!

Interesting Information.......

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:40:33 EST

We recently took a trip to the library and they had a display about Vegans. I guess to get people interested they posted Celebrity Vegans and I learned that Prince, Eryka Badu and Andre 3000 are all Vegans. I always wondered how Prince maintained his boyish good looks at 50 plus years old and know I know!

Back from the Grave...

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:15:39 EST

Over the past 3 days I was filling in for an employee who took some time off and working his graveyard shift. Needless to say, my own schedule was thrown off completely. My eating and workout habits, not to mention my sleep pattern was all out of wack, but I'm looking foward to getting back into the swing of things. Although I needed the extra money, I'm glad those graves are over!

Just can't shake it......

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:54:53 EST

It seems like I've been trying to lose the last 15 pounds forever and I just can't seem to shake these last few pounds. I have went down a pant size from 16 to a 14 recently so I guess I must be losing inches now, but I really would like to see my goal weight pop up on that scale before the end of the year...any suggestions......I'd be happy to hear them.

Just can't shake it......

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:51:56 EST

It seems like I've been trying to get from 215 to 200 pounds forever now. I keep going in limbo from 211 to 215, just back and forth, but can't seem to get the scale to keep going down. I have went down an extra pant size from 16 to 14, so I guess I must be losing inches now, but I still want to see my goal weight on the scale. If anyone has any suggestions or have gone through this same issue, please feel free to comment......I'm at my breaking point already!

Need to Slow Down......

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 01:42:21 EST

Okay, so 4th of July was an excuse to eat out and now I have eaten out three times since then. I went so long without eating out, I think it backfired on me. I really need to slow down, not only for my health, but also for my wallet. I hope that tommorrow I can keep myself in check and keep the streak going again. Wish me luck.

Must be doing better....

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:41:13 EST

So when I got on the scale the last two days around the same time of day...it read...212. I think I officially lost two pounds cause it has read between 214 and 215 for the past few months. I have just cut back on eating out and I'm sure that has alot to do with it....just more motivation to keep cutting back on fast food.

Think I did okay....

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:54:17 EST

I think that this week I have done alot better than I have in the past. I have'nt eaten out since last Friday and usually I would have eaten out at least twice by now. Even when I should be saving money, I usually still eat out. My son was bugging me about eating out and I was like "No". I usually let him break me down, but not this week. I'm proud of myself. I do have a small desire to eat out, but I'm going to see how long I can ward it off. That has been a big issue with my weight loss stu...

I'm back.......

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:07:54 EST

Glad to back with all my Spark Friends.

I'm Back......

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:07:05 EST

Okay so life got so busy that I was'nt able to log on to Sparkpeople everyday as I was before and then before you know it, I had'nt been on in months. A few pounds started to creep back up and I gained 5 pounds over the holidays. Then I thought, If I can sit on Facebook and play games, I can get back on Spark....so here i am and glad to be back with all my Spark friends.

2 Dress sizes or 4...???

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:52:36 EST

Okay, so since I began this journey of healthier eating and exercise, I have went from a size 20 to a size 16. It was and still is my belief that I only went down 2 dress sizes being as clothing stores only post size by 10, 14, 16, 20, etc. My friend told me I actually went down 4 dress sizes because even though the stores don't normally use say 11, 13, 15, etc as a size labeled on the clothing, it does count as a size. Who would you say is correct? I'm hoping she is because dropping 4 dress ...

Superbowl Ads...

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 03:08:17 EST

Can't get around those SuperBowl ads with all the unhealthy foods advertized. I even get emails about buy this and buy that, cook this and cook that. I know people want to get their grub on during the Superbowl, but it is really that serious. They turn every single event into an excuse to buy junk. When will it end? Has'nt yet, probably never will. It's all about the money, not about the health of americans, the furture of our health, or our childrens health. Had to vent, I just got fed up ab...

Needed Motivation....

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 04:06:09 EST

Got a bit of good news and not so good news at the doctors office today. Well, for the good new, my blood pressure was excellent. Now I have gotten my blood sugar under control and now my blood pressure has improved as well. For the bad news, I gained 5 holiday pounds. I was 215 the last time I went into the doctor 3 months ago and now I'm 220....UHH!! I guess that's to be expected during Thanksgiving and Christmas. So I'm working on getting back to my hour a day on most days and at least 30 ...

Climbing up the ladder.........

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:58:20 EST

So I realize now that my last blog post was in November of last year and it's probably been that long since I have been on Spark. As I mentioned in that last blog, I was really stuggling to get back on track with eating better and exercise. I think I got into the holiday slump and have had trouble getting out. This is the first holiday I've had to face since losing weight and changing my lifestyle and I did'nt pass with flying colours. In fact I gained a few pounds back that are refusing to l...

Backtracking.....

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:51:58 EST

I have so fallen off lately. I think since the weather is changing I have become lazy and complacent. My appetite for sweets has picked up tremendously and I need help and motivation to not only get back on track, but to stay on track. I have'nt been checking in with Spark daily like I was before and it's taking a toll on my progress. I still have 10 more pounds to make it to my goal weight and my deadline I set for myself is Dec. 31. I have had this same 10 pounds to lose for what seems like...

Many things to do, so little time.....

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:40:32 EST

I know you all have been wondering where I have been lately and why I have'nt really been on Spark. Well, since I have changed my work site from laid back security reception to high pace cruiseship terminal security, I have been too tired at the end of my work days to use the computer or either I just don't have the time. I have still been trying to keep up with exercise and healthy eating as much as possible. It's hard to get my full hour of exercise in sometimes, but I do as much as time or...

Blew Me Away!!!

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:30:41 EST

I had a diabetes check-up with my doctor yesterday and recieved my test results for my A1C. For those who don't know, A1C is a test the doctor does to tell how well you have been at controlling your blood sugar during the past two months. In April when I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, my A1C was 7.6% which is not good. It should be under 7% at least to be normal. Well I went in thinking I lowered it at least a little bit, but to my suprise I lowered it alot. It was 5.5% !!! I had also lo...

No time, No energy.....

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 01:13:13 EST

For the past two days I have had no time or energy to visit Sparkpeople or exercise. I think it's been a total of 3 days this week that I have'nt worked out and I usually only take two days off. I'm not going to beat myself up about it cause it's out of my control these days. I will continue to work out when I can and log on when I can as well. Working 9 to 11 hours a day can take a toll on you and I'm security on my feet all day long, so the last thing I want to do most days, especially afte...

Compliments anyone??

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:49:34 EST

I just ran into someone I had'nt seen in quite a while. She told me that I looked really good and had lost a lot of weight. Unfortunately, she had a baby about a year ago and all the weight I lost, she put on. Been there, and done that honey! I also had to turn in my uniform jacket today from a size 2XL to a size XL. Wow!!

30 pounds gone forever!!!

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:33:35 EST

I have officially lost 30 pounds now since joining Sparkpeople. I only have 13 pound left before meeting my doctors suggested weight loss goals. I am almost out of the Obese catagory on WII Fit. I remember when I was at the very top of that catagory and now I'm just a few steps away from Obese to just overweight. Once I get out of the Obese zone, I think I will shoot for getting out of the overweight zone on WII Fit as well. Like they say, it always good to always have a goal to reach for.......

Feeling lazy lately......

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:44:20 EST

I know I should be exercising consistantly at least 1 hour a day, but I've been feeling very lazy lately. I need motivating quick cause I don't want to slip back into my sedentary ways. I'd like to think that this is a temporary slump, but it's not really feeling that way right now.

He lost his battle......

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:21:07 EST

Just wanted to take this time to say goodbye to a great actor, Patrick Swayze lost his battle to Pancreatic Cancer today at age 57. I was'nt the biggest fan, but I did like his movies, especially "Ghost" and "Dirty Dancing". I also like him in "Point Break" with Keanu Reeves. At least now his suffering is over and I'm sure all and all he had an extrodinary life, more extrodinary than most. R.I.P. Mr. Swayze.........

I've decided.....

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:13:48 EST

that I'm only going to weigh in twice a week. Once on Monday and again on Sunday. I know that technically Sunday is the beginning of the week, but in my mind, Monday is the beginning and Sunday the end so those are the days I will weigh in. I'm becoming too anxious about the scale and it's fluating numbers. It will be a hard habit to break from weighing everyday, but maybe it will motivate me to work harder to get the numbers I want to see at the end of the week.

Okay, thanks for b...

Spreading the Spark

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:12:15 EST

I have found myself telling more and more people about Sparkpeople from employees to friends to doctors. If I can motivate just one person to join Spark and find it useful, I feel like I am paying it forward.

I don't know how much I weigh!!

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:47:37 EST

I'm so tired of the scale. I weigh myself everyday at around the same time after I get out of the shower. It has become a daily ritual, however lately it seems the scale keeps rocking back and forth between gaining 1 pound and 1/2 and losing a 1 pound and 1/2. I don't know if I'm coming or going. I think I lost a pound, but tomorrow it may say I gained it back. This is really getting on my nerves. I wish the scale would make up it's mind and stay consistant. 192 198

Pork Tenderloin anyone???

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:09:54 EST

So I have seen a ton of recipes involving Pork Tenderloin and finally decided to try one once they went on sale. The one I bought was pre-seasoned with garlic. Needless to say, we did'nt like it. The flavor was'nt overbaring or anything, we just did'nt like the texture or taste. I'm glad that I had a back up dinner and also that I did'nt spend full price for it or it would have been such a waste. Can't say I did'nt try something new.

Does anyone use Twitter?

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 02:14:50 EST

Just curious if anyone uses Twitter since that's all you seem to hear about lately. I was using it for awhile, but it became boring quick to me. The only thing that was interesting is some of the Celebrity updates, but otherwise what's the point. That's just my personal opinion, what's yours? Are you a twitterbug?!

Better choices....

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:37:29 EST

Okay, so I'm proud of myself because I wanted fast food and I got fast food, but instead of getting something with a million calories, I chose to look up the calories and fat content on the Sparkpeople Dining Out Guide and my daughter and I got a Happy Meal from McDonalds. I read somewhere that getting the kids meal version of what you want will save you calories, so that's what I did and to my suprise, I was satisfied. I call that making progress.

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:38:09 EST

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy Friday and happy weekend. Please be careful this holiday weekend, there's usually alot of drinking and driving during the holiday weekend so please be smart and be safe. Also try to enjoy the holiday goodies without packing on the calories. It's all about moderation at the celebration! Have a great Labor Day Weekend!!

Did you count your blessing today??

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:40:15 EST

I am watching a show about people with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and I can't imagine going through life with this disorder or being a family member of someone with this condition. It's such a sad situation not to have complete control of your mind and body. My heart goes out to those who stuggle with this everyday and thier family members who love them and want them to just be normal.

Where did this year go??

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:03:46 EST

Today is already September 1st and I don't know where 2009 has went so far. All I know is my main focus this year was to get in shape and lose weight. So far, thank God I have been successful, but in between my focus on that, I don't know what happened to this year. It is almost Christmas again. I need to start saving so my kids will have a nice Christmas this year. I wanted to try to go out of town, but everytime I try to plan a vacation, something hinders me from going. One day, I'm just go...

Forgetting to test....

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 01:03:26 EST

I am getting tired of testing my blood sugar everyday. Most days I forget and I'm starting not to care. I know I should be concerned and that it is a tool to keep me on track and try to monitor/control my blood sugar but it is such a pain. I have so many things to do, I can hardly remember to do it. I know it is important so I am making efforts to work on it. Will I have to do this for the rest of my life?

The heat is ruining my exercise routine......

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:23:32 EST

Lately I have'nt been getting up in the early morning to exercise as usual cause it's been so hot 24/7 her in San Diego. It used to be cooler to get up in the morning, now I'm lucky if it's cool enough to exercise in the evenings. I have been getting exercise in, but I liked the fact that I could exercise early and get it out of the way. It's sort of like a chore to me sometimes that has to be done. I can't wait until it cools off....

Do you know about MyPoints.com?

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:20:16 EST

Mypoints is an online site where you earn points for answering surveys or clicking on to websites and earning points. Once you get a certain amount of points, you cash them in for gift cards to various restaraunts, stores, etc. There is no money involved unless you wish to purchase something from a sponser they suggest and then you usually get a large amount of points. For example, they may send you an email saying try Netflix for 2 weeks and get 1000 points. If you click the link, it sends y...