as far back as i can remember i had always been around a creek. it wasn't far from my childhood home. when i needed to get away from my weird life at... Read more
My plan of attack is to prepare a healthy dinner BEFORE we're actually starving and dying to eat. ;) Brilliant, I know. But (as I'm sure many of you k... Read more
First, for the positive: I am definitely a habitual exercise, and that's awesome. I have no problem getting to the gym anywhere from 5 to 7 days a wee... Read more
I stated re-reading Jillian's first book, "Winning by Losing," to help me re-focus, go back to square one, get back to the basics, etc. I've been on t... Read more
Hi all!
So, I'm back.
I maintained my weight in my absence (good!) I am actively involved in a FB group with the focus of working out, eat... Read more
To start the new year off right, I need to reflect on the past year.
I still have no news on my health. However, I have decided to start going b... Read more
I just read this article by Coach Calorie - www.stumbleupon.com/su/2TNKbr/www.coachcal orie.com/weight-loss-dont-give-up/. And it was so incredibl... Read more
So I joined a 5% team over the summer, in which I was supposed to try to lose 5% of my body weight in the 8 weeks of the challenge. I didn't even brea... Read more
I did good and worked out yesterday before I started my new job. I'm pretty conflicted on my job though. It's working in a call center and I'm conflic... Read more
I have officially been working out for a week! This is honestly the longest run I have had in like 5 years! I actually look forward to working out and... Read more
I woke up today in a pretty good mood. I worked out and made it through the whole workout with only briefly stopping twice for a water break. I can te... Read more
Ok, so today is supposed to be my rest day, but I am in such a bad mood and I think it's cause I haven't exercised today. I'm moody and irritated at m... Read more
I wasn't on the computer much yesterday so I didn't post, even though I did do my workout and track my food on my phone. It wasn't a lot of cardio, bu... Read more
After multiple times, I'm back in the saddle and working out again. I have some support this time, my neighbor is also exercising but we don't do the... Read more
So, I went to the doctor yesterday.
Quick update to me: got a job as a front desk clerk at a motel and was struggling with the pain; kept havin... Read more
Heading to Raleigh this weekend. SOOO excited!
I just talked to my aunt and they are still members of the local gym and they have a pool. So I w... Read more
So today I got off my lazy morning butt and met up with Jessica at the gym. Talk about pushing it! We did 25 min on the elliptical, I did level 11 res... Read more
Is actually pretty delicious!
Who knew? Not this kid.
So I am apparently pretty bad at being a "stay at home wife"... I need a dog or a ch... Read more
I am so over all the pills. I told my rheumatologist I didn't want to be on a lot of pills. I told my pain specialist the same thing.
Rheumatol... Read more
And dancing. For sure.
I have, no crap, started dancing while cleaning houses and throughout my day. Shaking that money maker is totally fun and... Read more
#1 Exercise plan - get physical 6 days a week, whether it's on the treadmill, with a dvd, doing circuits, or getting outside on a bike, in a kayak, or... Read more
YAY!
I finally broke the plateau! OMG YES YES YES!!!
I was really starting to think my scale was broken. It's a digital scale, and I just d... Read more
I really don't know why I left myself gain so much weight back... Last year this time I was 17 pounds lighter then I was last week. Now I am only 11.8... Read more
I'm part of a Sparkgroup that's committed to lose 5% over the summer. For me, that's 7.5 pounds, and I can absolutely do that. I have to commit and ju... Read more
I've seen that recipe all over the place, finally had the ingredients all in my cupboard, and so of course I made it. ;) And I have to say, I agree wi... Read more
So, I started working out more. I was eating right. I was getting really close to 180. I am at the 181-182 lbs area. So, I thought everything was... Read more
So Jessica started this great group on FB that is like real time response Sparkpeople for me. I get instant feed back and I know a lot of the group pe... Read more
Still not feeling super motivated. But I'm determined to light a fire under my own behind, so I'm taking baby steps. This morning, instead of having m... Read more
I joined a gym with my friend and my other friend is going to join too! We are all going to keep each other in check! I am so lucky to have them! I wa... Read more
Today was my daughter's 7th birthday and party. My dh is away with the military and I am running the show right now. So, with the help of all 4 daught... Read more
I am SO frustrated with the huge brick wall I've hit and then melted in front of for the past... many months. I don't even remember when I lost my mom... Read more
I have not been tracking my time cleaning because to me, it's a job, it doesn't count as a workout. But my dear LORD. I do feel it. All of my spine, i... Read more
Hey Everyone, I know I posted this on a file but I wanted to post it with a few changes and and just to let everyone know what I am wanting to accompl... Read more
So, here I sit at my computer staring at my little weight tracker. At one point I watched it go down 30 lbs. Now I'm right back to square one. It took... Read more
So I've noticed, or known should I say, that I'm a bit of a procrastinator. I'm also a bit of a neat freak, chart/list lover, and need to know what's... Read more
Yum yum yum oatmeal!
And with a sliced up banana in there... oh yeshhh.
So yesterday I did back to back cleanings. Then came home and Trevor... Read more
Well, I did it.
I had the prep. The liquid is horrible. I didn't weirdly lose any weight, but that's probably due to hydrating really well, a... Read more
Monday- Rocked it.
Went to work, came home and worked out. CHAMP.
Tuesday- did a 6 hour move out cleaning (AWESOME, and a GREAT workout) an... 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.
