My challenge today is to determine how I deal with cravings...
First, what are my cravings? I crave chocolate, sweets, sushi, and once in awhile... Read more
The idea is to come back from vacation feeling refreshed... but I feel exhausted! The transit time really got to me. 24hrs of waiting around/ flights.... Read more
Diet,
I dont know how to tell you this, its something that Ive been meaning to tell you for some time now. Its not somthing I'm proud of but I just... Read more
Yesterday I went snorkeling and enjoyed the surf and sand. I ate my breakfast before I left home. What I didn't do was pack a snack or lunch. I waited... Read more
I'm very proud of myself!
Today I made it to the top of Diamond Head Crater. I had to stop a few times. Once I could feel my pulse beating in my sk... Read more
This has to be a short entry since I don't want to be inside!
How I deal with diet saboteurs.
1) Just say no
2) Find a healthy snack that wi... Read more
I sure haven't been around here much have I? Well lots is happening over here so I will catch you up!
First, we have been looking for a home and... Read more
The challenge for today is to blog about what truly motivates my desire for weight loss.
Primarily I want to be healthy. I know that there are he... Read more
went to watch my oldest son and his schools rugby tourney and I brought my own water, food and snack which is a first for me. usually I am the one buy... Read more
Today , I have a bit better of an attitude than I have had for the past week. Today I am optimistic, I really feel like things are going to get bett... Read more
OK, I don't drive, but the expression works anyway, right?
Yesterday was a mess. I had a killer headache/body ache and went home from work early.... Read more
Well this week hasn't gone as well as I had hoped. I was hoping to lose a couple pouds but lost 0.7lb. It's hard because I can't workout right now wi... Read more
Well, this week is definitely testing me, I know what I need to be doing in order to get where I want to.. but I am just not doing it. Instead I am... Read more
So I have resolved to attempt to blog everyday, because I am hoping that by broadcasting my feelings out to the universe I am able to get rid of them... Read more
This weekend wasn't bad. I didn't do a terrible job sticking to the plan, both food and exercise.
Today is a challenge. I don't feel motivated.... Read more
I have been an emotional eater ever since my brother passed away, when I was 14. My family I guess is your typical Ukranian/Polish family, we celebra... Read more
My task today was to list the most common excuses for not exercising
Excuses:
1) It's too cold outside
2) It's too messy inside
3) I'm too... Read more
My DH and I have adopted protein shakes in the morning. Today is day 2 of drinking them. OMG. Bleh!!! We have the chocolate flavor and we mix it into... Read more
Yeah,
so typical me, I gave up after a few weeks, despite telling myself that I wouldn't.
Now I'm back here trying to figure out how to ma... Read more
Since my last post there has been so much going on. I was doing really really well and then... boom I was injured playing softball. It was my back a... Read more
Good Monday to you all... Hope it's been great so far.
My weekend was a little rough. On Friday I felt pretty sick most of the day... incredible... Read more
Hey pals - winding down the week now. I still didn't do anything I was hoping to accomplish this week. I found it hard to get started again on my boyf... Read more
Well then I don't really know where I was going with that title, but it must have grabbed your attention if you are reading this.
So you would ne... Read more
Hey Pals,
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was super busy - I created a Mickey Mouse inspired birthday cake for my 2 year old nephew. It w... Read more
Well hello there SparkPeople.
I feel like that sentence lifted a cloud of dust off this old blog. Has SP changed or WHAT?? I mean, I went to the fr... Read more
Hey guys and gals...
I derailed big time. No one and nothing to blame but myself. The last couple weeks have been rough and busy. Between my shou... Read more
Good Morning Sparklers :)
Decided I'd check in here quickly before my work day begins. I haven't been around most of the week (sorry) as my boyfr... Read more
I hope the weekend has been good to you so far. My weekend is shaping up pretty well. I still have this awful shoulder injury and I wish I could kick... Read more
Just a quick one this morning -
My week hasn't been good, as far as motivation goes. Because of my shoulder injury I have been missing out on my... Read more
There are a million topics I can think of putting into a blog today, I feel like I'm kind of all over the place. I always wonder what the "norm" think... Read more
Finding it hard to stay awake today.
I was excited to do deep water aerobics last night after skipping out towards the end of last week. I even s... Read more
How's everyone doing this Monday? It's oh so cold up here in Alberta. We've had a massive dump of snow that lasted for at least a few days and it make... Read more
Well it certainly is hump day, and in my timezone I'm about half way through the hump. I can't wait for the weekend - I'm going to sleep in (who am I... Read more
I don't know if I will mention anything about the weight loss journey in this blog... I seem to have a mind full of other things right now that I need... Read more
Oh my stars and garters. I don't know what in the world I was thinking but I went ahead and gained more weight. I could say I was stressed about the m... Read more
Sitting in my office, picking away at my nutritious lunch.
I slipped up this weekend when the boyfriend was at work and I caved into my chocolat... Read more
Don't feel like I'm pushing this one bit...LoL
So today was a first for me...I finally decide to go rock climbing with my Cousin, I honestly Only... Read more
Seven days since having my gastric sleeve surgery. The incisions are healing, but still bruised and I'm still working on getting all the fluid in tha... Read more
So tomorrow is my Week 3 WI, and I feel hopeful. I will admit that while I was fully planning to avoid my scale at home, I just can't seem to do that.... Read more
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.
