I've always known (well, I say always, I mean ever since entering recovery from an eating disorder) that scales are liars. At best, they offer one pos... Read more
Today's SparkCoach action step (yes I'm still doing SparkCoach, I like it, what can I say?) is to blog about the ways I can tell things are looking up... Read more
Ok well first I'll say this: I had pizza for dinner. Papa John's. It was awesome. I just love trashy food. I can't help it! But here's the thing: I ha... Read more
I finally had actual classes today. Monday and yesterday were just orientation days for my department. Today I had a three hour "bootcamp" in the morn... Read more
I am feeling great.
Ok no. I'm still feeling rotten. My head cold is just as bad as ever. The cats are drowning in used tissues that I've been th... Read more
Hey guys, I have a question to throw out there to anyone who might know the answer. When and how does one advance beyond the Stage 1 or "Fast Break" s... Read more
I'm putting out a general appeal for help here. I don't know what to do at all.
I have a MISERABLE head cold. I know everyone's had one of these... Read more
Well, I have internet, but no wireless. Hopefully that gets settled tomorrow. For now I'm parked in the kitty litter corner because that's where the e... Read more
August 19th, 2012 @4:57 PM
I am writing this because I feel like blogging motivates me, but I won't have internet until tomorrow at the earliest,... Read more
Some good news and some bad.
Bad news, I didn't get my bootcamp workout in today, and I ate about 100 calories over. And part of the bootcamp cha... Read more
Last night I needed to blow off some steam, so I took a walk and invited Jesus to come with me. The entire I prayed and pounded the pavement. On ref... Read more
Ok, so it's 4:45 and I have to face it. Doing my cardio is not an option today. I did my bootcamp strength video, and I will do five minutes of stretc... Read more
****This is a very long entry. If you don't want to read the grimy details, skip down to the very last paragraph where I summarize and make my point.*... Read more
Weight loss is soooo hard!! "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Philipian 4:13.
I have been gone from my SparkFriends lon... Read more
Despite my low cal day yesterday and the best walk/jog I've done yet, the scale is stuck firmly at 180. Better than gaining I guess, but still not gre... Read more
Guys, an amazing thing happened today. It got to be near 9pm and even though I wasn't starving, or even very hungry at all, I'd only eaten around 800... Read more
I've been slowly declining in my normal fitness routine. First I stopped exercising because of some anxiety issues relating to a tachycardia issue I... Read more
I have a dilemma, and I could use some advice.
Here's the deal. In the SparkCoach (I'm taking advantage of the free trial) video today Coach Nico... Read more
So last day of what I have dubbed "My Last Ever Return to SparkPeople" and I'm holding up ok. Here are some things worth mentioning:
1. I am goin... Read more
So things have been pretty consistently ok in the fitness department this week. Today I stepped back and realized I really need to look at not really... Read more
Started the day out by trying my mom's Bar Method dvd. I hated it. I did stick it out for 30 minutes, but it was just unpleasant and I don't think I'l... Read more
So after my last blog entry about an hour ago, I decided to man up and face the elements. Unfortunately, I could not find my shoes anywhere. Wait...wa... Read more
I restarted (after a year) my SparkPeople program on Sunday, and weighed in and did three or four measurements. My goal was to only weigh in every wee... Read more
...but not over yet.
After I did my strength training video for the bootcamp challenge, I wanted to go straight out and do my cardio. I knew I wa... Read more
So today I definitely went over my calories and fat, but I have to let it go. Realistically, I'll probably even eat something else before I go to bed,... Read more
So I'm back again. It's been more than a year since the last time I used this site productively, and I've gained a lot of weight since then. I admit t... Read more
This blog is about what you are willing to give up to have a healthy weight and maintain it. Although I have not lost 100 pounds like some of you, I... Read more
Hi SparkFriends!
I shopped for groceries yesterday at Ward's grocery store. It is a small family-owned store with plenty of good produce. I buy mo... Read more
I am trying to maintain my goal weight without tracking my food. I tried several times before to stop tracking and gained weight by overeating. I re... Read more
Went jogging this morning, but wasn't feeling it. Pounded out a mile, went home, got on my bike and rode around for a bit. I've eaten pretty well toda... Read more
This afternoon I had a small cup of coffee at Starbucks, which is a block from the Villa Ravine Apartments where I live. I had such a good time relax... Read more
It's been a long time since I posted. This is mainly due to the fact that I got derailed, yet again, by promises of faster weight loss, disease preven... Read more
I ran across this recipe the other day,tried it and loved it.
So here it is, and cheaper than running to 8bucks.
1Lb Ground coffee, (rich roast... Read more
Well, I made it through Day 1.
I stayed within my calories. I didn't drink any soda. I drank probably 20 glasses of water. I kinda lost count.... Read more
Here are two photos of me taken by my friend Mark in my apartment, so you can see how I look. People are telling me I am too thin, but I don't feel t... Read more
Main Challenge : Rockin’ the Workouts for 30 Points or 0 Points:
BONUS : Support for 20 Points or 0 Points:
My workout plan is to walk 3x th... Read more
I tried to start eating cheese again after several years of avoiding it. I ate one ounce (28 g) of medium Cheddar cheese with my salad at lunch every... Read more
I know this blog is a bit off-topic, but it's been on my mind for some time, and I feel this is as good of a place to unload it as any other. And it d... Read more
Things are going very well with my diet. Since I started low carb, I have so much more energy and don't feel hungry any more. WooHoo!
Here is a... Read more
Normally my fiance has the morning "shift" of walking the dogs because he's always up getting ready for work anyway. But today, was his day to sleep i... 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.
