I had a family emergency last month. It has been very difficult to get back into the routine of tracking and exercise. I think I've got the tracking... Read more
My interview went well. It is not for a job in the legal field, but just an office/cashier's position until I get out of school or find an internship... Read more
This was a different sort of book that embraces all of the SparkPeople "How to" in lifestyle change. It offers smart swaps for foods you already lik... Read more
These tips came at the end of a very lengthy and costly Live Blood Analysis Report regarding the state of my daughter in laws blood and vital organs.... Read more
a day to enjoy! a rare day off for me today. classes start tomorrow at college for me. i'll get my laundry caught up today and do some much needed hou... Read more
I"m only at the step of I can do it, but I'm getting up those steps one by one. We all begin this journey with a destination, at some point the view g... Read more
well I lost 4 of the 5 I had gained 244 I feel so much better but I did really well this week watched everything I ate and drank more water and exerci... Read more
i had a fun time at the college orientation today! i am really looking forward to starting college on wednesday. i am actually excited about going bac... Read more
Hey there! Sorry for my absence (I am always apologizing). I'm trying to get ready for finals in 3 classes and I had a job interview today. We've s... Read more
I may be in my 50's but your never to old to learn new things. I realized today that I treat other people a lot better than I treat myself. No wonder... Read more
I am a few days into my personal challenge and I have to share something. My daughter had a friend over this weekend, so while they were busy doing w... Read more
I have gotten to the point where I truly believe this...
I only wish I had learned this earlier in life.
Even moderate amounts of processed... Read more
Life as always has been up and down over the last few weeks.
My car is in for repairs after I ran over the worlds largest raccoon. He took out... Read more
The girl in the purple dress is me with Chris Downie, Coach Nancy, Sheenadee, Lynn Youngblood Aufman, Bil Alex, Ann Dawson, then Chris Downie an... Read more
Spent most of this past week with friends visiting showing them the sights....check.
Booked a time for tomorrow showing them the giant percheron hor... Read more
I haven't weighed myself since I got back from my trip...did I eat right? I don't know...well..today I decided to step onto the scale...closed my eye... Read more
a day of fun and activity here today. i'll be off in a while to see the new iron man movie with my mom and my good friend. my daughter will be with he... Read more
Yup that is what my goals are. Pretty simple really. But with that comes the real journey. Getting into those super clothes takes hard work and much d... Read more
I have tried so many "weight loss programs" in the past. All were half hearted attempts to be sure, but if it was out there, I pretty much tried it.... Read more
First of all, thank you all for the love and support you have given me in a most difficult time in my life. It has made a huge difference.
I rec... Read more
It probably won't surprise anyone who read my last blog that I hardly slept last night. Adding to the misery, my right leg kept trying to cramp all ni... Read more
I got this in an email and just laughed and laughed. I thought is was hilarious! They say that laughing is good for the soul and your health so........ Read more
First of all...I want to thank each and every one of you wonderful people for praying for my granddaughter, Chloe...and I ask, please keep praying for... Read more
a beautiful sunny spring day here today! a day to get outdoors and enjoy! it looks like my birds may be ready to have birds of their own soon. i will... Read more
"Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."
William Jennings Br... Read more
I talked to my landlord today about the money situation. They told me that if I'm not paid in full by the 12th I'll be evicted and sued for legal cost... Read more
another warm day here today! woo hoo! the weekend is here! hurray! my daughter wants to see a movie called the croods, a new kids' movie that is now p... Read more
First of all...I love each and every one of you...your prayers and your support are so much more that i ever expected... 220
Chloe has been diagnos... Read more
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
Winston Churchill
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SparkPeople member AQUAGIRL08 struggled with chronic pain unitl she decided to take control of her health through diet and exercise. She offers her best advice anyone dealing with pain.