What appears to be won't always won't be! I am learning how to handle stress a little better before heading to the cake platter. I have to learn to ma... Read more
I walk about 2 miles each day five days a week (to and from work). I must pass by many people each day, some walking others driving. I had the most un... Read more
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I was at work for 5 hectic and chaotic nightshifts! Those of you that are nurses will understand! Needless to say, I had my fitbi... Read more
Today was actually a pretty fantastic day overall!
Went to work this morning from 10-3 and came home and saw Nate for a little before he went to... Read more
I totally feel like I'm failing at this 'maintenance' stuff. I reached my weight goal range, and am now rather less motivated. Though I enjoy the runn... Read more
The answer (yes) is pretty obvious, but I had fun taking an assignment from my personal trainer and getting a little creative with it: passionlifelove... Read more
Back and forth with the same two pounds now for a month.
No progress made.
Hoping for new diet plan that includes all you can eat wings and be... Read more
This past weekend a friend called me up & invited me to go hiking with her in a large nearby park. Although there was a small voice wondering if this... Read more
The Exercise Challenge this week is do as many lunges as possible within one minute per day for 7 days in addition to regular workout program.
Th... Read more
... I went for a walk. It's a gorgeous sunny day. I really should be getting some sleep before I start work tonight (5.30pm through to 3.00am) but w... Read more
My husband and I almost never go on dates anymore. At least not out of the house. Part of it is financial. We can't afford to get a babysitter usually... Read more
When I talked with my orthopedist about what kind of exercise I could do without hurting my knee, he recommended an elliptical, cycling and/or swimmin... Read more
Last night our daughter explained everything to him.He was going from the hospital to a rehab facility. It was hard to be there when the ambulance to... Read more
You have to believe in yourself. Never let any thing or anyone break your spirit.
Set a goal - even a little one & make it happen.
Then set bigger... Read more
OMG I just want to eat until I burst! We ordered pizza tonight for dinner and I ordered one just for me with mushrooms and peppers on it. No pepperoni... Read more
Unless you are reading the Bible, you are not going to get a miracle cure from just reading a book. If that is what you are looking for, than the "Sp... Read more
I have mixed sucess with last weeks goals.
I haven't met them all, but in trying to. I have changed my frame of mind.
I am eating better overall,... Read more
With birthday and trip to Atlanta for grandson graduation, I will skip new recipes this week but look forward to my week 2 starting on Monday.....I am... Read more
I leave for Nebraska tonight and I am going to try reeeeeealy hard to stay in my calorie range. This week has been tough to say the least. And it's... Read more
That's a whole bunch of plain fat-free greek yogurt, with sliced bananas & blackberries. After I took these pics (with my cell phone) I realized... Read more
I decided to write a blog about my weight loss journey and how it's been going so far.
Obviously by the fact that this is quite a large blog, my... Read more
Do you ever feel like punching your husband/significant other? Most times, DH is very supportive....he's great. But...then, sometimes he says things... Read more
That's my latest mantra - not an option! Thought of it a few days ago. It's sort of fun and keeps me on track. At least for the last few days. When e... Read more
I know my mother-in-law tells me I'm not cheap, I'm frugal but really I'm just cheap. That is why when there is a really good price on something it i... Read more
Day 11 on my Spark Solution journey. I have to say 244 I am down 4 pounds & feeling good. 192 The food has been plenty. If I don't want something t... Read more
My interview went well. I think they liked me a lot. They want to call me back next Friday (May 30th) for a follow-up interview. I applied and intervi... Read more
i do have some homework to do over the next few days. then i will be all caught up with my courses and i can enjoy most of the weekend. my daughter en... Read more
You do so much ab work its crazy
I follow dvds and books but I found these today for those of you who want to give this a try. Do this while you... Read more
I say stern, but what I would tell myself in a stern way is to relax. Not everything has to be perfect, and it won't be anyway.
I would tell my 3... Read more
I got my labs back. My Diabetes A1C was 5.9 awesome. 50 pounds down. I can actually jog. I am faster, stronger, and feel better. 50 more pounds... Read more
For years, I believed that if I couldn't do something perfect every time, I was a failure. 99 successes our of 100 tries just wasn't acceptable. It... Read more
Not feeling well today...just out of sorts. Nauseous enough to not want to go to work but well enough not to call out. Ugh. Hopefully the Hubby will g... Read more
