2 days ago a new sparkfriend OnThePath2 said, "My fitbit has been my new scale! Don't get me wrong - I still weigh weekly, but the scale could ruin... Read more
Grill once, eat all week. This article came into my inbox this morning. Although I've been grillin' like a villain, I haven't amped it up to the le... Read more
I went over my calories yesterday even before I had my dinner. what got me in trouble was the graham crackers. I made s'mores on Mother's day, and the... Read more
If you'd like to push yourself and hold yourself accountable, I would suggest that you join the BLC22 - a Biggest Loser Challenge team that is getting... Read more
Today I started my bike-all-the-city-streets challenge. I had wanted to do it last year so I could say I did it before I turned 60. But, it didn't h... Read more
Well, I had set some resolutions or goals or whatever you want to call them but, here it is mid-May and I haven't made any progress. It's not like I'... Read more
It's really true. Who knew? Before I started moving every day and sitting in my recliner because it was easy, it hurt to do just about everything.... Read more
I just got my new Fitbit in the mail today. What's a Fitbit? It's a little accelerometer that tracks my steps, how many stairs I climb, and even mo... Read more
I'm in a lottery pool at work for this big $360 million dollar power ball. And I was thinking about how would being a millionaire change my weight los... Read more
Happy Wednesday! It has been a busy week so far! But I am still going. It has been really warm the last two days. First it was 40s-50s, now it's high... Read more
I feel off last week ... got some stressful news and came down with intense sinus pressure due to wild weather here in WNY. I stopped walking, stopped... Read more
Today I start my journey and I walnut fail!
In stories there's a archetype of the hero's journey. It starts with a young boy, an orphan, wh... Read more
Happy Monday. I hope you all are having a great day. I am really impressed with the supportive comments from my first blog. And thanks to all who have... Read more
One of Spark Coach assignments this week was to list 3 recent accomplishments. It has been very hard for me to think of three things I've done that w... Read more
I went over my calories today because I had BBQ beef ribs! Yum! Yes, I would rather have some juicy, fatty meat than sweets for a high calorie day. An... Read more
Weigh in today 181.2 (-.2)
I worked very hard this week to lose so little. I really think I should lose weight not just for what I eat, but also for... Read more
Follow-up Post - 5/8/2013:
Got a little side-tracked by my Mom being in the hospital more on than off since March 1st! Combine that with n... Read more
Although it's quite nice out, I'm planning on going to the gym for workout classes. I'm not a perfect person. I confess: I crack my knuckles, bite my... Read more
TRX: Bodyweight drills taken to the next level. In this Navy SEAL developed training, gravity provides the resistance, you provide the intensity... Read more
Just listened to the lecture by David A, Kessler, former commissioner of the US Food & Drug Administration, discusses his book, "The End of Overeat... Read more
I did very well today, not perfect, but very well. I give it a B+. I got to the gym & swam 18 laps, but my arms were so sore from TRX yesterday! Tomor... Read more
Fooducate is a free app for SmartPhone or iPhone lets you make quick and easy evauation of the nutritional facts on foodt on the go! Just scan the... Read more
if you had told me I would enjoy my exercise sessions. I would have have said this as recently as 2 months ago. Yesterday when I couldn't believe I... Read more
I'm going to a drag show tonight. A friend of mine is in it. It should be lots of fun!
I like my new tablet. I don't have a TV in my room, so th... Read more
Had a rough past couple days with my eating -- went over my calories, but not by much if my exercise is factored in. Still, I caved in to ice cream an... Read more
Well, it's first of the month and time to take the measurements. The bad news is that I'm up 2": 1" chest, .5" waist, .5" hips. This is the first m... Read more
I logged over 1,000 minutes in activity in April. Who knew? I'm stunned, shocked and amazed. Guess those 10 minutes a day and lots more on others r... Read more
In the past I've always turned my nose up at guacamole. Green mush - ick. Last week, in an effort to find a natural remedy other than more fiber to... Read more
I have been involved in the construction industry for over 35 years. In those 35 years been project manager or foreman on hospitals, sports complexes,... Read more
Yesterday's challenge was to close the kitchen after dinner. How simple! How challenging!!
I am in the habit of enjoying a snack in the eveni... Read more
Sparks Coach is suggesting that I change up my routine to get my weight loss moving again. I've decided to set up a circuit training routine for myse... Read more
Not sure how to say this...but I blew it again with sweets!
Yesterday I really went overboard, and I'm finding that it tends to be when I'm tired... Read more
Today's Spark Coach challenge is to plan for tomorrow's meals. I am a planner, at least when it comes to dinner. I like to have my plans made so I d... Read more
What I learned from Survivor.
1. Play hard. Do your best. Relax into the exercise, because even if it hurts while you're doing it, the rewards t... Read more
and I don't mean a sacred one! I ate 2 more cupcakes last night, 2 today, and 2 packs of Pop Tarts....don't know if those count.
This "are you ad... Read more
I bought the book, "The Sparks Solution" and was given a gift certificate for 3 full months of Sparks Coach. I decided to try it again and follow thr... Read more
Great weigh in today 182, down 1.2 from last week.
Total cardio: 125
Total strength training: 145
Days in caloric range: 7
I think staying... Read more
Maybe you've heard that goals should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive. But using this strategy for weight los... Read more
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