This was a very mediocre interval. I did well on mindful eating and healthy eating behaviors. I had some off-track food choices, but mostly kept to... Read more
if you are like me your only weght loss support comes from spark people..I'm the only one amongst my friends and family who has a desire ti get health... Read more
This stress journal is pretty neat. Just writing what the stress was and my reaction to it makes me more relaxed, not to mention making it easier to s... Read more
I'm flying to Louisiana this weekend to visit my dear Mama. Not going to do anything to mess that up. I walked .84 miles this morning, stretched and a... Read more
In Juneau now...dd had to see the surgeon that originally tried to fix her cut tendon. He's ordered an MRI. We were going to stay an extra day here,... Read more
I decided to try The Spark Solution Program because two weeks is something to which I can commit. I needed a jumpstart and to see some results to ke... Read more
Beyond easy too! You take two bunches of kale , pulling the pieces off the stalk and breaking them into bite size pieces, preheat oven to 350 or 175... Read more
Our church is having a big to do down town this morning. Since the most I've been in the car for a week is to drive about 2 miles, we are not going.... Read more
I've gotta get refocused! I'm giving in way too much to junk food ...ugh ..for some strange reason I'm craving sweets its all I can think about ...bu... Read more
I finished the New You Bootcamp here on SP this week, and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I had been looking forward to this program ever sin... Read more
can a person become addicted to exercising? for some strange reason I can't get enough exercise ..I went from couch potato to not even wanting to sit... Read more
What a fantastic day its been! My hubby was working today so me & kids made plans with friends. We met for picnic at park, went to a place called J... Read more
Jeremiah 17:9 says "the heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it?" Right now, my is very deceitful. It... Read more
still in pain. Can't believe I messed up my back this badly. Today did gentle stretches while I watched SparkCoach. Time is always the healer, but fro... Read more
I ate moderately yesterday. Came super close once to busting out the chip/salsa..Instead I mixed quinoa, romaine, fava beans with the salsa for lunch.... Read more
Today was a good day. I did get a 35 min walk in! Still planning on a core/strength session, tomorrow is the day. Friday I am tempted to run a few lap... Read more
well hubby didn't have to work today and all I really wanted to do was snuggle on couch and watch tv but I made myself get up and exercise ..I put in... Read more
I have been reading the book Never Say Diet by Chantel Hobbs. It has helped me on my journey to lose weight.
Chapter 1
Focus on the person yo... Read more
Ever have a day where you just feel beaten and exhausted? Today was like that at times.
Fortunately there were positive things I can turn my foc... Read more
I did day 4 Cardio Recovery. It wasn't what I expected. It was a lot of stretching and strange moves. Definitely my least favorite so far. Anyway, I s... Read more
My first and loved it, for 45 or 50 minutes blasted over 3,000 steps total steps today
3,299 steps far exceeded what I thought I could accomplish to... Read more
in January I set out to walk 100 miles no matter how long it took ...well today I crossed that 100 mile marker :) as a reward hubby is getting me a n... Read more
I joined 3 new challenges that will last for 4 weeks ..sleep better challenge, cooking healthier challenge, and stress relief challenge ..day 1 of s... Read more
Yesterday took the poochies for a short walk and then decided to bike Shelley Lake. On the way there I met a friend and ended up walking the 4 miles t... Read more
Was super light headed and tried to put something on the shelf when i fell off our hip height bed .ouch. gonna use my last lidocaine patch and no car... Read more
I recently read a blog that was in a spark people highlight email about someone who realized they DID have full control over how their spark journey w... Read more
In order to jump start things, I'm doing two different 30 day challenges. I'm on day 7 of the "30 Day Squat Challenge" and day 2 of the "31 Day Ab Ch... Read more
I am have been on SP now for at least 3 years and I still have difficulty tracking all three meals and all the snacks! I have tried groupings and that... Read more
So I guess I'm gonna be getting in some excersize then I'm gonna walk Sophia to school.
Had a "decaf" coffee after seeing Star Trek into darkness (a... Read more
This first photo was taken in May of 2010 at our daughter's homeschool high school graduation, a year before I joined SP.
This 2nd photo wa... Read more
I've been slacking in this WHOLE health and fitness part of my life for a few months. I've focused on other things, which is a lousy excuse, but it's... Read more
Today I will eat healthy! I will not eat any chocolate chips or salsa & tortilla chips. I will avoid those two trigger foods because they are doing a... Read more
before I had my first child 17 yrs ago I was very active and was at a great weight ..I had good self esteem, I liked who I was but by the time I had... Read more
Even to us mommys who have children in heaven, one day well see them again.
Amanda Rose R.I.P you have givin me a virtual hug today from heaven my s... Read more
did so well at work yesterday......super busy which I always love
Came home to a fabulous dinner made by dh and although it was all really good a... Read more
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.
