Don't cry over spilled doughnuts ... or something like that.

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:51:21 EST

Yesterday ... I had a literal emotional breakdown over a doughnut.

Most of you are not surprised by this. If you have read any of my blogs you know that I am pretty transparent about my struggles with food.

Others might think I'm being ridiculous. That's okay, you are welcome to your own opinions, but before you judge - take some time to get to know me and you will realize that I'm a pretty level-headed girl and (even though I might be a little dramatic at times) I a...

I feel Pope-less

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:48:33 EST

Sorry...but I had to.

I am not Catholic - and I intend no disrespect at all! Actually, I feel the exact opposite. I find this Papal Conclave very intriguing! I spent part of my lunch today watching the Cardinals swear that they won't tell anyone who they voted for in a 'room' (if you can even call it that) where this exact ceremony has taken place for centuries!! How interesting!

Anyway...that is my current world news obsession - I'm pretty excited about it.
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No need to file a Missing Persons report

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:36:55 EST

Hello Spark Friends!

Sooo... I am still alive.

I know - everyone has been on the edge of their seats, waiting for me to post :) **sarcasm**

I bought an Ipad and haven't been able to post video blogs - which bums me out - but I KNOW I should be atleast writing. The truth is - I haven't been doing very good and I wanted to try to get back to some sort of commitment before I threw myself back in to the Spark world. ((I know that is a bad mentality - but it...

The "backwards scissor": A Yoga story.

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 15:36:16 EST

lovngmenow.blogspot.com/2012/06/so-i
-promised-story.html

I know you missed me...

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:06:08 EST

This is how I have to post my blogs now - I want to stay up to date with my Spark friends more ... so I hope you click the link and then come back and leave me comments here - I miss you all!

lovngmenow.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-kn
ow-you-missed-me.html

Your body is dying...and other encouraging words.

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:03:35 EST

Here is a little update on the crazy life of ... me.

That "Road Rage" kinda PMS

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:45:28 EST

Confessions with Adrienne time!

Self-Medicating

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:15:22 EST

Hi Everyone! Let me know what kinds of vitamins you take and if you think vitamins help at all :)

Things people say about fat people

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:54:28 EST

So...I recently gave into peer pressure and signed up for twitter. So far..I like it. I like that you can search for a "hash tag" (#) and see what other people are saying about a topic or about a show that is on. The Golden Globes was so fun to watch with twitter!

I decided today to search the hashtag #biggestloser to see what people were saying about the show tonight and this is the kind of trash that I found:

What if Spark made you pay?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:36:56 EST

I am just as upset as the next person that there are now "Facebook" and "Twitter" share buttons on my blogs ... but here is an honest question for all of you:

If Sparkpeople offered a "fee based" page for those who want to keep their blogs private - would you pay?

Questions - need answers please!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:45:34 EST

#1. I am getting conflicting opinions (expert online opinions) about how many calories I should be taking in. I have on app on my phone that says that if I eat 1800 calories a day - I can be to goal weight by October - doesn't seem possible AT ALL! Spark says between 1400 and 1800 - still seems like a lot. Where have you guys found your magic calorie intake number that works for you??

#2. Im so freakin' motivated to do this ... when Im sitting at my desk reading blogs and stu...

The Types of People You Find at the Gym

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:17:16 EST

I am a people watcher.

Urban Dictionary's definition of People Watcher -
"1. People Watching:
A Hobby in which you go out and watch people. The way they act, dress, & talk. Like bird watching except with people. Very entertaining."

I have been known to spend my entire lunch break at the mall (which is conveniently located across the street from my office) sitting in the recliners that they have on display from the furniture company ... just watching people....

"When my arms go above my head, I get dizzy."

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:03:20 EST

Yesterday was a good first day back on my healthy lifestyle plan (now we have to be politically correct when we refer to "diets"...this is my verbiage of choice).

I'm just kidding - I can honestly say that "diets" in the original sense of the word don't really work - it has to be something you chose to do for the rest of your life ... or else you just yo-yo diet ... kinda like me lately. I don't know why I think that I will do this for a set period of time and then once I reach ...

2012 Evolutions and Goals

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 08:50:43 EST

2012 Evolutions (*note - I stole the term "Evolutions" from Yoovie)
1. Get below 200 lbs.
2. Save $2000
3. Take better care of my skin
4. Take better care of my nails
5. Read the New Testament

Bucketlist
1. Wear a size 14
2. Get nose ring
3. Take a vacation
a. Washington, DC
b. Charleston, SC
c. Visit my friend Sam in Oregon
4. Read 2 book...

2011 Bucketlist Update

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 09:39:11 EST

2011 Bucketlist

1. Wear a size (Blank) (still 2 sizes away)
2. Get a nose ring (not gonna happen this year)
3. Run an entire 5k (ran the entire thing in 36:39 - very proud)
4. Take a vacation (guess this will be another goal in 2012)
5. Go to a formal event (did go to an event last week that I had to dress up for - it counts :)
6. Do one thing I've never done (Ive done SEVERAL things that Ive never done before)
7. Read 5 books (finished one)

With a heavy heart

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:21:42 EST

Hi everyone,

This blog is a little different than normal - I just wanted to explain why I haven't been on Spark vlogging much since just before Thanksgiving.

I work for a missions organization - we have over 180 missionaries in over 20 countries that we basically take care of - everything from pastoral care to handling their finances to keeping up with their mailing lists. These are all my friends - not just people I work with. I've been doing this for over 5 yea...

A little perspective...before the Holiday madness

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:23:51 EST

I posted a video blog about this today ... but I wanted to also write it out for my other blog because I think it's that important.

The Holidays are beautiful

The Holidays are peaceful

The Holidays are special times with family and friends

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:42:47 EST

Hello everyone!!

I mentioned in a vlog last week that I spent one evening working on a "Motivation Door" - cutting out inspirational sayings and pics from magazines and from Tumblr. SNOWANGELDIVA wanted to see it - so here it is!! Enjoy!

I also put this on my scale - as a reminder - since the scale and I have a rough relationship!! LOL

Well, I decided (since I'm obviously JUST as famous as David Letterman) that I am going to start my own segment of this blog called...

Adrienne's Top Ten

(clever title - right??)

So....here we go -

Top 10 Reasons you should check yourself in the mirror BEFORE leaving your house:

#10 Because you should subject yourself to what others have to see all day first ...

Forget Halloween ... Thanksgiving is frightening!

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:40:58 EST

Today is November the 2nd.

Do you know what that means?

No, it's not my birthday....

It means that there are only 22 days until Thanksgiving ... (insert creepy horror movie music here)

"Adrienne...Halloween was 2 days ago. There is nothing to be afraid of!"

Really.. really? (Said with my most serious face)

I realize that most people get to this time of the year and they start breaking out the Christmas music, and putting u...

The A-Train is BACK! (Attitude that is)

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 08:52:06 EST

Hey guys!!! Im so back...and Ive missed you all terribly. Adrienne is back to her old self and ready to kick some fat butt!!!

Small things...

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:05:07 EST

I heard this story once...

A man was talking about water and how necessary it is to sustain human life. I mean, just think of all of the things we use water for - cleaning ourselves and our stuff, hydrating our bodies, cooking our food, etc. Water is everywhere - and without it, we would die.

Water is a good thing ... as long as it comes in appropriate quantities.

The old saying is a true - you most certainly CAN have too much of a good thing.

A...

The Adrienne I don't want to become

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 16:21:49 EST

I know that it has been a while since I have written a blog - but this one has been on my mind for a while. If you are looking for one of my funny banters about cake or cable TV - then you may want to skip this blog and wait for the next one ... I promise the old Adrienne will return. This blog is going to be more serious - and I am writing it more for my own sake than for yours. I want to be able to look back on this and remember - how I felt at this very moment, how I don't like feeling ...

Cognitive workbook - Chapter 1

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 10:14:19 EST

I hope you get as much from this information as I have and I hope it helps you :o)

BTW - sorry about the long pause - I meant to edit that out - I thought someone was coming into my office - LOL

Im back...and I've missed you.

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:44:54 EST

Hello

Dance Party Friday....Techno Style!

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:14:17 EST

If you can't tell...I feel silly today. Ive been listening to Techno music all day - I dare you to do that and not get hyper!!

Vlogger Challenge 29: No pain, no gain

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:20:22 EST

Our challenge this week is brought to you by none other than.....MYSELF! :o)

Your challenge this week...(should you choose to accept it)

Videotape yourself doing some sort of workout. Doesn't matter what it is - as long as you are sweating and showing it off!

This challenge is due at Midnight Wednesday, August 24th.

Make sure you complete the challenge by returning to this thread to post that you did it!!

www.sparkpeople.com/myspa...

Vlogger Challenge Drawing!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:31:13 EST

And the winner is ...

Challenge 28 & a little something I created!

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:31:04 EST

Hey guys! Here is my challenge response as requested!! Also, Ive added a little something I created today...let me know what you think!

DaNcE pArTy FrIdAy!!!

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:55:07 EST

Let's celebrate the end of a long week with a Dance Party ... I dare you!

Challenge 28: Genie in a bottle

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:27:12 EST

This week's challenge is brought to us by Bailee_Graves!

If you could have only ONE of the following for a year at no charge to you, which would you pick and why. Then tell us why you wouldn't pick the other 3.

Would you pick:

1. A complete home gym built to your specifications.

2. A personal trainer who is available 24/7.

3. A personal chef available at your beck and call.

4. One year off work/school with pay to work on y...

Challenge Drawing!

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:16:36 EST

And the winner is...

Challenge 27: C & C

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:11:43 EST

Here ya go girls!

Challenge 27: Confessions and Contemplations

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 09:18:57 EST

Our challenge this week is brought to you by JMARISK:

It sounds like we're all getting back from vacation. SO, I want to know:

1) Confess! You splurged, didn't you? That's okay, but tell us about your moment of weakness.
2) I bet you were able to do something good for you too. Climb Mt. Everest? Resist grandma's cooking? Please share your vacation triumphs!

And Hank got me to thinking...

1) What are your goals for this month?
2)Where ...

Vlogger Challenge Drawing

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 09:18:38 EST

And the winner is...

Come check out our team!
www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i
ndividual.asp?gid=37215

Pooch abs and vitamins...its a good day.

Wed, 3 Aug 2011 08:51:16 EST

PS... Theresa - Im starting to get inspired to try getting up and going to the gym in the morning ... it scares me!!!

"I yam what I yam" ~Popeye

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 13:20:28 EST

There are many benefits to putting yourself out on the line for everyone to see (via internet blogging)

306 You can get lots of support.
220 You make new friends that you may not have made otherwise.
230 It's a great way to hold yourself accountable.
236 You have people to share in your victories.
46 And hold your hand through your defeats.
58 You learn a lot - and sometimes you may just teac...

Challenge 26: Getting to know you again!

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:07:17 EST

Join the vlogger's team!

You know you want to.

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i
ndividual.asp?gid=37215

Some days you just need to cry...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:12:00 EST

If you are going on this journey with me ... then you have to go all the way.

Love all my Spark friends...I'm coming back around!

VLOGGERS TEAM CHALLENGES BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:24:39 EST

That's right ... we have a VLOGGER'S TEAM! Come join us - click here:

www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i
ndividual.asp?gid=37215

Our Challenge #26 is RETRO! You can find the 50 Questions by clicking this link to visit the challenge thread!

http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_me
ssageboard_thread.asp?board=14745x3721
5x43236126

Deep thoughts on Long-Term Consequences

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:59:47 EST

Hope you all enjoy the journy to the center of my mind ;o)

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