I have been doing awful for the past several weeks. I do good a day and not so good a day and than really bad a day. I have been gaining and losing... Read more
* Randomness reigns. 198
* Lost .7 lbs since last week -- which is a gain of .1 pounds over the last two weigh-ins. I did not expect anything t... Read more
I had to do blood tests last week in order to prove to work that Ive lost 10% of my body weight so I can get the points for it in their health program... Read more
Instead of the traditional bucket list, I'm making a list of things I want to accomplish on my weight loss journey. They are not supposed to be end p... Read more
This particular blog comes after posting this on Facebook:
Worst part of the current level of hearing loss - really having music *hurt*. If it's... Read more
I have been doing well and was feeling great. I was all prepared to start the Spark Solutions Challenge. I bought the food and logged the meals when... Read more
Last week I had the first stage of InterStim therapy inserted into my back. This coming Friday, if all goes well with Stage One, I will have the batt... Read more
So last night, my husband and I watched some UFC fights and had a few beers. Since I don't drink very often, it made me feel like crap today. I hate... Read more
Even though I'm not completely following the program yet, the "Spark Solutions" book inspired me to get working again on SparkPeople actively. So I'm... Read more
It's been a while and so much has happened in so many facets of my life.
here's a speedy rundown on diet and fitness:
DIET - I went off dair... Read more
I have numerous obesity related health issues on top of a genetic heart condition. All of them can be helped/overcome by a healthier lifestyle leadin... Read more
I'm bored today - and I am aware of it. I have stopped myself, twice already, standing in front of the open frig, pondering what looks good. Oh, I'm... Read more
My oldest grandson (Josh) plays Little League baseball and plays on a travel tournament team. They play some weekends, and always travel. This weeke... Read more
After a wild morning at church, it's time to get ready for the evening service with a monthly business meeting to follow. Prayers would be appreciated... Read more
I went for walk with a neighbor. The weather is beautiful with slight breeze. I felt better today than yesterday. I look forward to having all my ener... Read more
So I was riding home from the most amazing service we’ve had at PV for I dunno, but glory to God it was awesome, and I gotta to thinkin’ (imagine that... Read more
Today I am present. I am here and I breath. Today I treat my body well - and healthy. This journey into loving me is hard. I have become aware of... Read more
So the 5% challenge this week is just what I need to help me keep going. I opened my Food Diary but I rarely use it to track. I think knowing it helps... Read more
Went out to meet my old co-workers & friends for brunch this morning. It was a fun time, though (1) depressing that I had to say that there've been no... Read more
As of today I weight 275 point something or other. So disappointed. And still don't even really want to do something about it. My mind says I've got t... Read more
You may have seen several ingredients with the word "gum" in them. Locust bean gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, cellulose gum, even carrageenan and agar ar... Read more
SO TODAY I STARTED WITH ANGIE IN REGULAR PANTIES. SHE WILL BE 3 NEXT MONTH. I HAVE A POTTY CHART, POTTY READY, WIPES TO WIPE HER AND HER MESSES, AND A... Read more
The weather in the early mornings has been perfect for an active lifestyle. Yesterday the group of ladies KALIGIRL refers to as "the biker babes" got... Read more
I had a great weigh in today. I'm really proud of the work I've put in & the mental connections I'm making.
However, I wasn't able to have lunch u... Read more
Last night was the worst nights sleep I have had in a long time I could not stop coughing and I was afraid of waking hubby so ended up getting up and... Read more
Even though it rained like hell today ... me and my fiance did 5 miles of interval training. I was a good way to stay cool while heating up,and it was... Read more
Read an old SP article today and was reminded once again of some good tips to get started, or, make a comeback.
1. Write out your goals.
2.... Read more
I entered losing tickets that people gave me in the Mo Lottery site and got points for it. I accumulated enough points to order a BBQ grill and gave i... Read more
Life's been a bit hectic lately, so I've fallen behind on my recipe reviews for my maintenance team. I'm going to review two new dishes I've tried rec... Read more
The Spark Solution coaches have asked us to answer a few questions about the program after completing the first week and to blog about it. So here go... Read more
Well, this is a bit of a blow... I was doing so well healthwise, and loving the programme of SP activity and my achievements at weight loss, but Frida... Read more
I'm cringing writing this. It's hard for me to believe how BIG and FAT I look when I'm out there working so hard. Friends, this is my reality. I... Read more
The sun is really shining today and I have done ridiculous amounts of exercise. First I walked Daisy round to experience her first grooming - shampoo... Read more
The Son has graduated. The most stressful week of the year at work has passed. I tracked my food & exercise minutes the whole way. I was far from pe... Read more
