My sister and her husband are here, this is day 5 of the most wonderful visit we have had in over 10 years. Last night she and I sat on the deck and... Read more
It's always been a dream of mine to hike the AT, ever since I read Bill Bryson's book "A Walk in the Woods" two decades ago. I knew it was unrealisti... Read more
Isn't that exciting? I've lived a pretty great life so far. I've seen some cool stuff, visited some neat places. I am healthy & happy. I hav... Read more
It is one in the morning my time. I tracked my food and exercise yesterday, and trying to track my water intake. Water is not my favorite drink, but I... Read more
Things I've discovered about myself:
I'm rarely hungry before 10am and yet if I don't eat protein in the morning I am more hungry throughout the day... Read more
This morning I had a good session with my personal trainer (PT). I talked a little bit about "the new rules", which PT was not familiar with. I asked... Read more
I need to start tracking my food in here. I keep forgetting to enter it. With that being said, I think I have done real well for the past few days. Of... Read more
Well here I am! Blogging again! It's been a bit of a mixed day. In some ways, I did eat better in terms of meals and snacks but in the evening, it all... Read more
Baggy & Smokey are really making friends.
They've made up a new game. Last night, Smokey was peering under an open door very intently. On the hunt p... Read more
Could we all do this journey alone? Maybe, but so many times I look to you for motivation when mine is waning. Sometimes I look to you for ins... Read more
I 'm in Israel for 2 months sightseeing and doing volunteer work. I have just my kindle with me, so tracking and blogging on sp is too difficult with... Read more
I did a blog similar to this two years ago with 20 reasons to get healthy. This list has more reasons and pictures to go with. Inspired by RISINGBLUES... Read more
Revelation 2:7 WEB
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies.
To him who overcomes I will give to eat of the tree of... Read more
I woke up in a bit of a body funk today... just not feeling good about ME... either disliking self or in envy of others - BOTH being pointless emotion... Read more
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending !!
SOMETHING I KNOW IS TRUE CAUSE THAT'S EXACTLY W... Read more
Not too long ago I had gained 20 pounds in about a month & 1/2--I was depressed & ate everything--I went back up to 200 pounds but had made a promise... Read more
I've been very conscientious about preparing and enjoying my meals since embarking on this "better way of relating to food" project. This has meant so... Read more
Hello!
Despite having been on Spark People for a while (and SparkTeens before that - so I really do know that I ought to be blogging), I haven't... Read more
The Intrepid has it Memorial Day Ceremony today, 11AM on the pier.
The pier is free & open to the public. There are also lots of booths & activities... Read more
~ Les Brown ~
One of the things I was concerned about when I started SparkPeople was "dreaming big." I tend to be realistic to a fault & I... Read more
I haven't been as good to myself as I should be right now. I keep making excuses about my stress... but I'm getting more stressed when I feel like I'm... Read more
Col. 3:16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from... Read more
I just finished reading "The New Rules of Lifting for Women". I had heard a lot of good things about it, and I had hoped it would give me some guidanc... Read more
So! I spent 7 days in Maui, and upon returning home, weighed EXACTLY what I'd weighed when I left. And in fact, as it turns out, I must have actually... Read more
Cruiser
Well, hi I'm Wendy,
In two days it will be 2012. Overconfidence these past two months have cost me. Depending on the fickleness of... Read more
May 12 - Airport with Mike and Tina driving two cars. John and myself , Nanna and Judy. England visit with Roy and family lots of eating and walking.... Read more
There are extra fun events / activities on the pier.
We're still honoring vets. Many navy & other service folk in the area will stop by.
They may... Read more
No wonder my weight loss hit another stop, between 268-270. I downloaded a Pedometer to my iPhone (Runtastic Pedometer) and found I take just over 460... Read more
So it has taken me a while, but I think I have finally stumbled upon the real reason or at least one of the primary reasons why I am unable to lose we... Read more
Hi all!
Happy Sunday! How are you all doing today? It's a beautiful day here in southeastern Wisconsin and I think that I'm going to go outside a... Read more
If you're going to enjoy the ride, there needs to be lots & lots of laughter!! Here are some funnies to help you enjoy the ride today. 334
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My sister from the San Francisco area is visiting for a week. We love my b-i-l but my sister is not very lovable. Extremely critical, extreme type A,... Read more
TC and I had a wonderful 6 days in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. What a place! I highly recommend it. We hiked a total of 41 miles from Mon... Read more
Successful uterine cancer surgery and a concurrent diabetes 2 diagnosis--yep, finally have sufficient motivation! Have to take it easy with exercise p... Read more
SparkPeople members recommend 29 ways they use simple tips and tricks to manage pain every day. Try these drug-free remedies and share you own pain-relief solutions.
