I thought about my TV habit after reading Owl_20’s weight loss strategy – “no cooking shows”
www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journa l_individua... Read more
Renewed by Marisa Marshall
This body You have blessed me with,
Was once my enemy.
I tried so hard to escape it presence,
But there was no w... Read more
It seems that I am in the zone for tracking my food and getting my exercise in. Feeling very good. I just might get to my goal before my vacation. At... Read more
I’ve heard people refer to visiting a fast food restaurant as an occasional “treat.” Perhaps it’s because I was never a fan of fries, but I never put... Read more
RE: Some changes, being made pt2, those of, who know, me very very, well (, through my, Blogs that, is), will know, that i, have been, Sickness Benefi... Read more
My husband is still somewhat in shock, I think. He just came home from his conference and found out that I signed up for a second 5k race. He is a l... Read more
I'm an apple, I suppose, but with lumps. What we call a juice apple since we can't sell it for eating fresh. Or a mesomorph with lumps. Big shoulde... Read more
That’s why “shopping” for me means “where’s that clearance rack?”
I keep my clothes a very long time.
Case in point: Here I am in Rome in 20... Read more
After posting a decent time the day before, I was interested to see how I would fare at this first race in the 2013 American Running Company Run Serie... Read more
I just said I was going to get ready for work, so I'll make this quick.
I got my husband to agree before he left town to take pictures when he... Read more
Yesterday I met with my new doctor and got the results of lab work. Overall cholesterol was 169 -- not bad, especially when it had been 240 when I was... Read more
I’m the Queen of Gradualism in all things – weight loss, fitness improvement and now sugar reduction.
I love my organic yogurt but my flavor of... Read more
Really, has it been since March that I wrote? Too much has happened to fill everyone in on one blog, so let me touch on the high points.
Travel:... Read more
Warm-up = 3 Rounds
Jog
Jumping Jacks with arms straight up
123 - 123
Jump Rope S-S (Side to Side)
High Knees with arms straight out
Switch... Read more
I got the day off to wait for ac repairmen again. They were here, done and gone in a flash, which left me free to go buy shoes! Yaaay for me! I liv... Read more
RE: Does anyone have any, hints or tips as, to how i can, lessen my HayFever symptoms?, as they are totally, driving me crazy etc, etc etc etc etc, it... Read more
I woke up wanting to run this morning. It was in my heart and soul - wanting to go, go, go, free. But when my feet hit the floor this morning, a whole... Read more
OK, not a huge vacation -- 3 days + the weekend -- but seeing our close friends in Oklahoma, lots of sightseeing, etc. Just nice to have an extended... Read more
On my blog yesterday I asked “Is that a curve or a muffin top?”
I love Sparkers, especially reading blogs and comments.
AugustDragon’s comment... Read more
I just started jogging on the treadmill more than 1 minute at a time last week and I just registered for my first 5k tonight. My right ankle has hurt... Read more
Ran the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon this past weekend. I'll make this a short race report because I've written about it before (see link at end). This... Read more
I had a heavier than normal run week last week (35 miles when I have normally been doing 25-30 miles). Then yesterday, during my LSR, my left ankle w... Read more
A couple of Spark friends have written blogs lately about plus sized models and the media attention they have received. One of these famous models ac... Read more
386 Daily Goals:
~ awaken at sunrise & do an invigorating morning routine
~ Quick Fire
~ practice at least 20 min of yoga
~ drink at least 3... Read more
Hey, I found one more 5K picture from Saturday the 11th. I don't think either foot is on the ground in this one:
They still haven't posted... Read more
It depends on your perspective, doesn’t it?
For the record: It doesn’t matter to me what anyone wears. I would never even notice unless you sho... Read more
Last Saturday was the fourth annual Inspiring Hope 5K/10K Walk/Run. It's a walk/run to raise money to fight breast cancer, and it is without a doubt m... Read more
This picture shows me three seconds before the finish line. My gun time was 29:40, but my chip time was 29:02.
I believe this picture is at... Read more
The annual run put on by Dunedin's Parks & Rec is a no brainer. We support Dunedin (FLORIDA)...and I'm a race-aholic! (D runs & watches that I don't h... Read more
Yesterday was a hot day and the kids enjoyed the new pool. It took me an hour to blow it up, but I think it was worth it. Natalie likes the spray feat... Read more
RE: I have no energy, 2day what so ever, i do try to, keep up with taking, all my Medication eg, Tablets Inhalers etc etc, but all i seem, to want to... Read more
A short but very busy work week ahead. Presentation for my European team at 8:00AM EDT this morning, more meetings the rest of the day, a few deadlin... Read more
Probably because I recently wrote about competitive vs. fun sports for kids, I was especially attentive to attitude as I sat at our grandson’s soccer... Read more
These Pecan Spice Cookies were excellent. Definitely a keeper.
I also baked:
Gluten Free Lemon Cake (shaped like a cookie) for my BFF's birthda... Read more
The pictures of yesterday's 5K haven't been posted on the Lakeland Runners Club website yet. I also had 2 friends who came to root for me. I know them... Read more
I was ab,e to do my 10 plus miles yesterday! I actually ran over because after 8,5 miles I picked up a friend who wants to start running and we did a... Read more
Thanks to JSTETSER whose blog last week prompted my thoughts this morning.
She wrote:
Your life is like a lovely quilt, often made from scraps... Read more
The 34th Annual Mayfaire 5K was a success. I finished upright, smile on my face, wanting to do it again. My time was 29:02 (or there about) which earn... Read more
