SASSYLADYISBACK's SparkPeople Blog

A new start with VI-Shakes

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:50:15 EST

I have tried lots of things to get motivated to get back on track. About a month ago my daughter started a new program were you drank 2 shakes a day and had a regular meal for the 3rd. I don't know if anyone who reads this is familiar with the Vi-Shake or not, but if you do would like to hear from you. She was having good luck with them and she wasn't experiencing any hungry and had more engery.
After some talking about it with her and my husband, I decided that I would try them an...

He is Risen!!!!

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:14:43 EST

Tomorrow is "Good Friday" the day our Saviour was crucified for our sins. I hope we all will take time and reflect on what that means and how we can share the good news with others. Without the crucifiction then there would have been no Easter. I serve a risen saviour, how about you!

Plans for Easter:
Attend church
All my children and grand children will come over for Dinner.
Celebrate my parents 70th wedding anniversary.

Wishing every one a ...

AnotI her day to wait!

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:37:10 EST

We hope that we have found someone who can fix hte part for the truck. A load lifted that's for sure. This is just another way that the LORD is teaching me that I can't do anything on my own, but in his strength and in his time. In our Bible Study time, my dh and I left this problem in the LORD's hands. It's so nice to have this peace.
I have kept within my eating range, drank 8 glasses of water and got 8 hours sleep. The only waking that I did today was through Walmart and Sam's do...

I can't believe it!!!

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:49:31 EST

We have a 2003 Dodge Ram truck and last week we found out that the computer module that controls the voltage was bad. We were told that it would be at least 3 weeks to get it fixed, then we were told that there was only 2 parts in the USA and today we were told that the part(I guess the only one available) was at a dealership in Puerto Rico and the dealer refuses to release it. I can't believe it!!!
There doesn't seem to be any in the salvage yards. We are in the process of trying to fi...

Coasting thru the Weekend.

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:55:55 EST

The week has gone down hill. Today is Fri. and I can't truly say I have accomplished any of my goals for the week.
I know that getting back on track will be hard over the weekend, so I will coast and do the best I can.
Next Week will be another chance to get back on track. Will use the weekend to make some much needed food plans and scheduling.
Thanks to all my great SP friends for being there, listening and giving me good strong advice. Prayers for you.
Keep on K...

Worse Week of my current journey!!!!!

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:00:09 EST

This has been the worst week I have had since I started back on my journey. I had a weekend where I really had no control over the choices of food and the schedule was such that I wasn't able to walk. The scale wasn't kind. I have let that put me in a state of "I can't do this anymore?" I know that's not how I am supposed to handle this. I know I have to turn my eyes back on the goal and put my faith and trust that I can make the journey to healthy lifestyle back in the LORD's hands. He ...

Day 11 - On the way to establish some habits.

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 22:19:58 EST

Walking - 15 + min for 11 day s
water - 10 + for 11 days
Spenting time in Bible - 30+ for 11 days
Sleep - 7+ for 11 days

If it takes 21 days to form a habit then I am 1/2 way there.

I will be going out of town for the weekend but hope I can accomplish these four goals.

Thanks to everyone that has taken the time to stop by and left me encouraging words. We all need to be encouraged every day.

Keep on Keeping on in t...

Pushing On!!

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 20:14:00 EST

Walking - 15 + min for 10 day s
water - 10 + for 10 days
Spenting time in Bible - 30+ for 10 days
Sleep - 7+ for 10 days

How many days do you have to do something for it to become a habit? That's the question I am pondering tonight. After I have made these four activities a habit, I will have to make another descision on what to work on next.

In the meantime, I will continueto work on getting my eating into some kind of order. I give all praises t...

On a Roll!!!!

Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:45:47 EST

Walking - 15 + min for 9 day s
water - 10 + for 9 days
Spenting time in Bible - 30+ for 9 days
Sleep - 7+ for 9 days

Blogging, tracking and spending time reading other blogs has kept me aware of what I need to do to make this journey a success.

Let's keep on keeping on. Baby steps will soon turn in to running.

Moving forward!!!!

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:34:28 EST

What was last week is gone? Can't look backward!!!! We must move forward with as much determination as we can. We must put our trust in the LORD.

I am moving forward andnot looking back, not worrying about the what if's. Baby steps all the way to the finish line.
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Praises to the LORD!!!

Sun, 3 Apr 2011 21:36:25 EST

This has been an awesome week for me. Weigh in was great - lost 2.6 lbs.
Walked 15 min. every day(Check), Drank 8+ glasses of water every day(check)
Spent 10+min in quiet time and Bible reading every day(check) and got 6+ hours sleep everyday( check). All praises go to my LORD,Jesus Christ, for without him I could do nothing.
A note regarding my blog yesterday: Even though I had set a goal for 5000 steps a day, I was only able to do it one day. No regrets since up to this...

Stepping Out!!!

Sat, 2 Apr 2011 21:26:41 EST

I have set a goal to walk at least 5000 steps a day and today I finally made it. I will be stepping out until I can walk 10,000 steps, one steps at a time. 311

Who will join me. We can do it.

Hoping for the best this weekend!!!!

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:23:59 EST

I can't help but wonder if there is anyone else who strugtles more on the weekend than I do. It seems that I do well keeping track of food, drinking water and manage to move, but over the weekend things go down hill. With a Monday weigh-in, it's really scary. I am trying to think positive and plan as much as I can to help me make wise choices.

Today has been a good day. I was able to get in 2 walks - 30 mins. as well as keeping my eating under control.

I know th...

Taking time to say "Thanks"!!!!!!!

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:25:58 EST

First and foremost I want to say 304 to my LORD and saviour, Jesus Christ for giving his life for me so I could have everylasting life, for always being with me and for being my comforter and help in times of trouble. If you don't know my friend, I would love to introduce him. 250

Next, I want to say 304 to all SP friends who have stopped by my page with encouraging words on my blogs and page. Your comments have meant a lot to me due to the stressful ...

Cardio not what I wanted!!!!!

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:54:18 EST

Plans are made to be changed at least the ones I make are. Due rain, Trip to Dr. and needs of parents I wasn't able to really get a good walk in. I did walk at the Dr. office while wating for him only a few minutes. I walked in the house so I have counted 5 mins as Cardio today. Hoping tomorrow will be a better day.

I have gotten water, quiet time and sleep going well but need to get more exercise. It's baby steps all the way for me. Watching food intake daily and moving as...

What to say today?????

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:56:24 EST

This has been a good day. Got my 15 min walk in this morning(taking babysteps to get back in habit). We went and spend a couple hours with BIL and SIL who we haven't seen since Christmas. Stayed within my food limit for lunch even though we ate out.

Days almost over, can't undo anything so it's on to tomorrow keep on keeping on!!!!

A new thought. 3/28/2011

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:51:18 EST

I am sitting here trying to understand why I stayed the same last week. The thought occured to me that it really doesn't matter what I did last week, but what matters is what I do this week.
I have a hard time putting feelings in words and it bothers me. I am going to try and blog everyday, but know that they may not make sense.
Today is the beginning of a new week and I will not look back. I will not stress out on the thought that I didn't lose any, but will rejoice in the fa...

Heb. 4:16 Need grace to stay on track.

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:18:23 EST

"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Heb. 4:16 KJV
In doing my Bible study this morning, I came across this verse which spoke to my heart about my situation with trying to lose weight. The only way any of us will win this battle is through the mercy and grace of our LORD Jesus Christ. He has been so good to me and I know that if I turn this over to him, he will bless it in a mighty way. It has been a ...

Great day for a new start!!!

Wed, 19 May 2010 22:27:29 EST

How many times have I said, I am starting over. Well no more. Today is a new start and time to take control and get back to basics. I am so weary with looking at the big picture and how far I have to go. No more will I think about how many more min. I need to walk or how many calories I need to eat. It will be drink my water, eat my veggies and move move move. I am going for the little changes that will become habits. I may not lose the wt in a certain time frame, but I know I will be ge...

I am so frustrated.

Sat, 1 May 2010 17:42:46 EST

It seems that every time I think I have a handle on the different elements in place to continue on with my lifestyle change something jumps up and derails me. With the situation we are in, we try and go to MO about every 4 - 6 weeks to check on our home and get some much needed R & R. I had done well with my walking and staying in my calorie range as well as water and veggies/fruit the first week we were home when on Fri. morning I went for my walk and fell face down on the sidewalk. I a...

WOW!! Great message at church this morning!

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:45:41 EST

Ways to know that you are defeated: Using the following phrases is a good indication:
I can't , I have wanted to, I am to busy to exercise. etc. Putting "I" in charge will always get you defeated. As I listened this morning to the message, I thought about the lifestyle change we are all in. How many times is the excuse we use for not losing weight begin with "I" rather than I can through Christ. It was great message for me because I seem to forget to leave it all in GOD's hand...

GOD is so good all the time.

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:14:30 EST

Do we ever consider how many times in a day that GOD looks over all the little things in our lives? We have been having some stressful days this week with daddy, but today he was able to go outside and walk with his walker. Each time he has a bad day, everything seems to be out of control, then just like snapping a finger things settle down. Little things yes, GOD at work yes!

This week has been a lot better for my goals also. Drinking more water and making it to the bathroom in...

Final a little good news.

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:21:21 EST

Yesterday is gone and today is almost history. Yesterday was a down day 46 Dad was still not feeling well mentally or physically. Mom wasn't feeling any better. DH and I were in a very blue mood. I did mange to drink my water 274 , but justcouldn't manage my walk.
Today was a lot better. Dad seems to be a little less disorientated, but still having difficult walking. Took Mama to get her shot this afternoon and got good news. Her blood count is slowly coming up...

Just a short post.

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:13:18 EST

Praises be to the LORD. We have had a fair day around here, although Mama and Daddy are neither one feeling good. Daddy had a scare tonight while he was taking his shower and almost fell, which scared him. I am afraid that our worst days of being care givers are fast approaching. I know that the only way I will get through this trial is to keep my hand in the hand of my Saviour and with the prayers of my SP Friends.
Thanks for all the encouraging comments. Hope that I can be as encou...

Breathing a little easier - Finally faced the scales!!!!

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:57:38 EST

Yes, I had put off weighing this week because I was sure I had messed up real bad. Decided I needed to know exactly where I stand. Wonders and praises to my LORD, I only gained .2 LB. Now I know that I am breathing again, I know that I just have to keep on making the best choices and keep on moving as much as possible. I also know that without the support from my DH and my SP friends I would have a lot harder time. All thanks go first to my LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ, then to my DH an...

Walking A+, Water A-, Eating not so good.

Sat, 3 Apr 2010 19:03:33 EST

We had a good trip to La to help BIL get Camper from TX to LA. It's always fun to visit with SIL. I was happy that I was able to get some good walks in and did get water, but a little upset that eating was a big problem. We ate out most of the time and all I can say is it was hard to make wise choices at the places we went. I haven't faced the scales yet, but will do that in the morning. I am afraid that I won't make a very good showing for the 1st week of BLC. Sorry Enererizer Bun...

Almost accomplished Mission

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:36:34 EST

That's right I made 9129 steps, so close but I know I gave all I had so I am happy. It will be next Mon. before I will be able to try for 10,000.
We are going to help my BIL get a RV from TX to LA. Hope to have access to internet sometime during the trip. but if not I will manually keep up with my info so I can post my success and failures.
Praying for all my SP friends and wishing them success for whatever mission they have ste fo9r themselves.
GOD belss you. Remember...

Day 2 of quest to walk at least 10,000 steps a day.

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:51:41 EST

Since I walked 8025 yesterday, could this be the day? If not today then tomorrow for sure. We will be going out of town again Wed - Sat. Sure hope I will be able to keep up my walking.
Seem to be doing ok with watching and tracking my food, but I know that will be hard while I am gone. I will not let this stop me I am in this fight to the end.
I will keep on keeping on.
Hope someone will join me in this quest to walk at least 10,000 as well as increase as time goes on...

A new week begins!!

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:07:49 EST

It's good to get back on track. This is starting out to be a good week. Looking forward to walking my 10,000 step day this week.
I am taking each day as a new day and new start.

Weigh in tomorrow hoping to stay the same at least.

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:44:30 EST

Well I will face the scales tomorrow for the first time in over two weeks, not sure what to expect.
No matter what it says, I know that I have tried to make wise choices in eating and have gotten in as much walking as possible.
I will not give in I will just keep on keeping on.

Trying to catch up with all that I missed the last two weeks!!!!

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:28:47 EST

Had a great R & R at home and good visit with BIL and SIL, but now I am finding that I can't seem to catch up with what I missed, not only on SP, but also in my exercise and food tracking. I hate to face the scales on Sat. but will just take what it says and move forward. It's back to one step, one bite and one thought at a time. Back to basics prayer, watch what I eat and move as much as possible. I hope to catch up with my SP Friends and see how they are doing and to give them some en...

Going Home for a few days!!!!

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:32:20 EST

Week has been good. Hung in and finished BLC , tracked food all week, walked 6 out of 7 days, drank 8+ glasses of water and stayed within calorie range., now for weigh in tomorrow. Hoping for the best.
We will be leaving tomorrow to go home for a few days. It will be great to get back to our home church and to visit with our friends. The bad part is I will have limited access to internet and won't be able to post daily. I will keep a daily written journal and then catch up the ...

Day 5 Back to basics

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:22:52 EST

GOD's is so GOOD!!! I had a wonderful day today. Started out with some prayer and Bible Reading with my DH, then after breakfast taking a 20 walk 41 , Stayed within my calorie range again and drank 13 glasses of water 4 91 , after taking my mama to the doctor I was able to take another walk - 1 mile in 23 min. ( a record for me) 104 .
In my Bible Study "Me, Myself and Lies", I have been studying how to clean out my thought closet. I had never g...

Day 4 of back to basics

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 21:18:08 EST

Today has been a great day. I stayed within my calorie range again today 4 I drank 13 glasses of water. 91 , but the best part of the day was the increase in exercise. I walked 40 minutes( 20 min, 10 min and 10 min) also 20 min of Sweating to the Oldies with Richard Simmons. That wasn't very pretty, but I was at least moving. 224 The next thing I need to add is some strength exercises, but that will have to come later. My goal for the rest of the month is ...

Day 3 of back to basics

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:59:25 EST

I am happy with the results I have to post tonight for the first time in awhile. I tracked food again today and came under max calories range. 224 I went for a walk this morning for 20 minutes. which helped with the increase in steps (3818) today 104 i drank 20 glasses of water 91 . I am making small changes not only in my diet and exercise, but I am also taking a closer look at my walk with the LORD. I am doing a Bible Study dealing with my thought closet and t...

Day 2 of Back to Basics

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:22:30 EST

Today has been a good day. I have tracked everything I have eaten and at the present time 6:10 PM I am 361 calories below my max calories for the day. I am trying to plan meals and snacks ahead in order to be sure I don't wait until I am hungry and out of time to fix the meals. Tomorrow I am going to add getting more steps in. I walked 3086 steps yesterday, but so far today I am not close to that at 1421. I read other post of people walking 10,000 steps and I feel bad because I don't ...

Back to square one!!!!!

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:05:03 EST

I thought I was doing so good this past week, but scales show a gain. I am at my wits end to know what and how to eat differently and still fix for my parents who don't want to eat anything healthy. I will start back at square one and measure everything and try to track better. I am anxious for warm weather so I can get out and walk everyday. I tried the treadmill last week and it hurts my knees so I don't see doing much there. I will not quit, I will keep on keeping on.

After 3 weeks back on SP

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:20:47 EST

About 3 weeks ago I decided it was time to get back to a healthy lifestyle after fooling around for over two years. It has been a struggle with lots of struggles and challenges getting in the way. I have been getting back to basic. The first thing I concentrate on was getting my 8 glasses of in water in and this week I have been working on tracking and getting all my favorite foods set up to be able to do a better job tracking with less time. Next week I will continue working on food choic...

Moving out of this valley and starting a new climb.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:47:53 EST

It's time to start moving up the hill, if I expect to ever reach the top. I will not let the stresses of life keep me down any longer. I know that with the help of GOD and encouragment from my husband and fellow SP friends I can overcome.

Going to a Family Reunion

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:51:13 EST

We are leaving in the morning to go to a state park for the weekend. We will be at a family reunion all weekend. There will be eating and more eating. I hope to get in some walking and plan to drink as much wate as i can. I will not get stres about what I don't do, but will concentrate on the things. I can do. Thanks to a Sparkmail I have realized that it't Satan who wants to see me give up and I am determined that I will not let him win.
Rght now with the reunion and othe...

Things aren't going well.

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:20:24 EST

That's about all I can say right nowl. Everiything here is very stressful and stress doesn't give much room for thinking about eating right or exercising. I have tried to walk some but can't get into a consistent pattern. I am drinking more water but not enough. It's hard to find time to write down my foods. I am an emotional wreck.

Getting back on Track is hard!!

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:33:50 EST

I was a member of SP from July 9, 2007 until April, 2008 and did really well. I lost 40 lbs by tracking my calories, walking and drinking water. I had made several friends through SP who helped me a lot. In April, we had an auto accident and I just gradual slipped futher away from thinking about weight or being healthy, just trying to get my neck and back in order. I had a lot of trouble thinking. We got busy helping others more that helping ourselves, which in it's self wasn't a bad...