RUBIA_CHAVEZ's SparkPeople Blog

PR-28 septiembre

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:23:26 EST

Well, it's our last day on the island. We spent the day at the beach and geocaching. Ash and I both go a little sunburn but not too bad. We have so enjoyed being here and getting to meet our Spark family. I will remember always the wonderful women (and husbands) of Puerto Rico.

Here's the last of our pictures. And, I promise I will be active in the groups once I get back home. Love you all mucho.

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PR - 27 septiember

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:21:26 EST

El Yunque was everything it claims to be. We took the Big Tree trail and decided that was all that Ashlee was up to. The waterfall was cold, but you forgot about it after about 10 seconds and just enjoyed to pool.

On the way back to San Juan we finally found a vender who had acapurrias and another item that was llena con carne. We bought several and devoured them as soon as they were cool enough to eat. I was not to crazy about the jueyes, but I did like the ones with carne. Nope....

PR 26 septiembre

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:53:40 EST

It's is very late after a long day visiting Las Cavernas del Camuy and the Observatorio de Arecibo. But, the highlight of the day was meeting more of my SP buddies. You are the diamonds of this island. Thank you for making this trip so special. I really do expect to get some recipes.

OH, and the muffins were GREAT.

Off to bed, but wanted to get these pix posted before I fell asleep.

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PR 25 septiembre

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:12:22 EST

I chose this specific picture because it is not what most tourists would take back with them. We took a tour at Las Cabezas de San Juan with a bus load of high school kids from Carolina. As we were leaving They started picking these little fruits from a tree in front of the Lighthouse. I learned they are called Ubas de Playa. The first one I ate was bitter and dry. So they showed me how to know the ripe ones. They are awsome. I picked a handful of them and shared them with Ashlee as we rode b...

Day 2 PR

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:59:42 EST

It's is easy to fall in love with Puerto Rico. It took less than 23 hours for us. The people are so friendly, Old San Juan is a personalitly in itself, and those waves. . . . .

Then let's talk food. OMG Que Rico. But, I am doing good. I split everything with my daughter. If I didn't I would eat the whole plate full of food. So I just order one plate for both of us. And, it is enough. So glad I have had SP buddies to keep me strong enough to stop at that.

Today's link: ...

My first day in PR

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:03:21 EST

We finally made it to Puerto Rico. Flying in we could see that the recent rains had done some damage. However, after landing and talking to some of the people at the airport and the hotel, nobody seemed to think much about it. The people in the streets were out walking and playing with their children like nothing had happened. I'm sure as we venture further east we will see a different attitude, but even my SP friend, Angie, who lives in Farjardo and has no power, does not intend to cancel th...

Voy a comer.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:33:48 EST

Por fin. Pienso que tengo una rutina para ejercitar. He estado intentando diversas cosas hasta que encontrara de lo que tengo gusto. En el principio tenía muchas faltas. Haciendo demasiado poco. Haciendo demasiado. No estaba tomando agua. No dejando el músculo agrupar resto. Pero el que me sorprende es: No estaba comiendo sufficiente. Imagínese eso. Tengo que comer más. Verdad!. La actividad creciente requiere más alimento. Coma más pierden el peso. ¡Lo amo!

I think I finally...

….sin la inspiración ni la experiencia, ningun entrenamiento da resultado

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:19:20 EST

He estado tratando nadar diario y la lluvia lo está haciendo muy duro. He tenido que nadar 2 tardes en la lluvia. Mientras no haya relámpago que estoy bien. Pero, el agua es bastante fría. BRRRRR!

He estado leyendo un libro de Pablo Coelho y uno de sus comentarios ha estado bien en mi mente. Él dijo el " ….sin la inspiración ni la experiencia, ningun entrenamiento da resultado."

Es verdad en nuestros esfuerzos para convertirse "nueva” gente. Necesitamos el tiemp y el ...

Qué he ganado. What I have gained.

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:36:18 EST

Manana es el día para pesarme. Espero ver un número más pequeño en la balanza. Pero, qué pasara si no lo hago. Para hoy intentaré centrarme en lo que he ganado en vez de lo que he perdido.

He ganado la confianza en uno mismo. Sentía realmente bueno poder remeter mi camisa en mis pantalones en vez de dejarla hacia fuera para cubrir el panzote.

He ganado la capacidad de nadar con los nietos por 3 horas y no ser cansada.

He ganado una cierta definición en los...

Por el amor

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:01:35 EST

Tengo una relación del amor/del odio con el mundo hispánico que vivo. Amo la cultura. Amo las tradiciones. Amo los bailes. Y, amo especialmente la comida. Eso es donde viene el odio. Estoy haciendo bien diario con la comida sin grasos, después adelante vengo otra fiesta. Todo el que el alimento sabroso maravilloso con un aroma tan grueso él le lleva a través del cuarto. Bueno…. Necesito nadar cerca de 1 hora para quitar 1 tamal. O 1 hora de cumbias. Conjeturo si debo comer el alimento, yo ten...

Still trudging along.

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:43:37 EST

I'm now in about my 8th week of Jenny Craig. I've had some weeks with no loss and I week where I did very poorly (too many fiestas) and gained 1 pound. But, what I have done is lost 10 pounds and I have been consistantly doing an exercise routine 2 times a week. I have lost more than 5 inches (in stomach and thigh areas) and am anxiously waiting to see how much I have lost this week.

I was very discouraged last week when I gained the one pound and was afraid I would give up. But, ...

Week 3

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:01:13 EST

Starting week 3 on Jenny Craig. I'm still Sparking also. I'm not posting much, but I'm reading, and tracking foods, weight and measurements. I was a little embarrassed at having relapsed so far, after feeling so confident in my posts, that I have not been ready to be active there yet. But, I know that it is with my Spark Friends that I will truly get the support I need.

There are a few others in my office that are making healthy changes also. We are going to set some individual g...

Jenny

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:59:40 EST

After waivering back and forth for the past year, I decided to join Jenny Craig. Yesterday was my first weigh in at Jenny Craig. I have officially lost 5.5 pounds. When I walked into the center I did not have a desire to flee, like the first day I went there. I was so ashamed and scared. I felt like a failure. Now I am glad I decided to go through with this. I needed help. And, I am getting it. I think the biggest help they have been is that the foods are done in the right portions. I thought...

Yum Yum

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:45:31 EST

OMG The tamales were wonderful. And, I don't feel guilty for eating them. Or drinking the small glass of champarado. I have eaten well all week, and will continue to do so tomorrow. So today's luxury was just that, a luxury. It's late as the levantamiento started late, and I have to be up at 5:00 for our tirp to Arkansas to do some geocaching. I'm sure all the walking will also help offset the extra calories I consumed today.

Morning check list

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:43:14 EST

OK. Let's do my check list.

Excersize (OK. still working on the Denise Austin morning work out. Will try to start that when hubby leaves for Mexico on Saturday.)
Get dressed
Kiddo off to school
Healthy breakfast
Minor annoyance at traffic: (OK, take a deep breathe and be patient)
Fill water bottle at office
Check mental attitude: I'm breathing, my family is doing well, I'm prepared for my healthy eating plan, It's Thursday and I'm off tomorrow)
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Attitude

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:47:05 EST

I was so hungry last night. It was very discouraging. It was not until this morning, when I finally got time to log my foods for the day, that I realized I was about 300 calories UNDER my minimum intake. My body was telling me that it was HUNGRY. I did not listen. I thought it was just me wanting to consume. That has really changed my attitude today. I need to listen to my body. I need to know that if I am truly hungry I should eat. I'm excited this morning and not really worried about what I...

Pluggin Along

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:38:33 EST

It's easy to lose your way when you are starting out on a new road. You would think that as many times as I have started a diet that I would know what I am doing and where I am going. But, it's different now. I don't want to diet. I want to be healthy. I want to eat right. And, for some reason, even though I know better, I want it now. Experience in dieting is not really experience at all, it seems. There is to much intermingling of common sense and emotions. It fogs my thinking. It can send ...

Geocaching

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:33:44 EST

Went to OKC early this morning to go geocaching with another cacher. Got lots of exercise but did not do as well as I would have liked in some other areas. I did not consume the water I should have. And, while I ate the right things, I did not do as well at portion control. So, I ate very lightly at dinner time. Still within my calorie goal. Will see what the scale says in the morning. All in all a great day. No guilt over the little splurge. Just need to not make it a habit.

And, ...

Luchando

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 22:20:02 EST

I have really been struggling with cravings. Cravings for those peanut butter cookies I made. I fought for 2 days and won. Today I decided I would have my cookies. I have lost 3 pounds and I did not think of the cookies as a reward, I just wanted them. I ate 2. The rest of the day I ate the way I should. Even at the fiesta. I just ate the correct helping of chicken and rice y no mas. After I entered my foods I was still UNDER my goals. So off I went to grab a snack. But, this time I had no cr...

¿Qué procurarías hacer si supieras que no fallarías?

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:38:48 EST

What could you accomplish if you knew you could not fail?

I know that today I can be happy. No matter what is tossed my way (and my morning has already tossed me plenty) I can choose to be happy. I can continue to meet my health goals. If I go in with the knowledge that I will not fail, then I will succeed.

Sé que hoy puedo ser feliz. No importa qué se sacude mi manera (y mi mañana me ha sacudido ya abundancia) puedo elegir para ser feliz. Puedo continuar resolviendo ...

Beginning goals set

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 17:40:57 EST

Exercise:
Geocache (hey, I'm walkin aren't I?)
Denise Austin -5 days per week (ok she's on at the right time in the morning and she is low impact. I can always turn the volumn down)

Drink the friggin water!!!

Be consistant in logging what I eat.

Lose 10 pounds.

New Year. New Day. New Chance.

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:12:21 EST

It's a new day and I'm ready to meet it. I know I can do this. I'm going to set my goals today. I think for me it will be better to set some really small ones that I can meet quickly. For some reason trying to do it all seems just too overwhelming. Not like me at all, but that's where I'm at TODAY. So, for today my goal is to log my food intake (you notice I did not say diet, or even eat right. just log it), set some small goals for weight loss and for exercising.

Without forgiveness life is governed by...an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:27:28 EST

I was just thinking about this the other day. When we eat "off" our diet we badger ourselves endlessly. But, why? There is nothing wrong with having a piece of cake. Healthy people eat treats and never have any guilt or anger over it. The difference is they eat healthy most of the time, so the piece of cake is not an issue. Since joining SP that is my goal. To eat and live healthy. I no longer need to have resentment and anger over eating a treat. I have been eating well since January 1, 2007...

They who give have all things; they who withhold have nothing.

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:33:40 EST

I have always been a giver. My husband thinks that people take advantage of me because I always give. I realize that when you give there will be times that you are taken advantage of; however, mosxt people truly appreciate a gift. So, if it makes me feel good I don't think it matters if the person is unappreciative.

Be specific

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:43:04 EST

If I am to change my life/body/person, I need to be clear on what it is I want to be. I want to lose weight: I want to get down to 110 pounds. I want to look better: I want to have a fit and healthy body. Even if I am specific with my desires I need to fine tune the methods of acheiving these goals. Another day for that.