In September, I quit smoking. I have made it almost 7 months without a cigarette. I started walking in order to not gain weight after smoking.... Read more
I cannot believe that I haven't updated my blogs - reading several others made me remember that putting these feelings/actions into words always motiv... Read more
Well, I made it through the holidays and I am still here. It was actually much tougher than I thought it would be - but I stayed reasonable and still... Read more
My second son is 15 months old now and my 1st is 4. Where has the time gone? I have been training for a 1/2 marathon and did my 1st 10k on Thanksgiv... Read more
Well, I'm still here. In my past, I have always started out strong and then stopped by the end of 2 months. In the last 2 months, I have quit smokin... Read more
I haven't opened the sparks website in forever. I blame it on the laziness on my part. No, I haven't given up. No, I"m not not doing anything. Actuall... Read more
I have those blue jeans, you know, the ones you want to fit in since its been like forever in a day since you got your BIG butt in them. Mine aren't e... Read more
I can remember exactly how I was 2 years ago while being a Sparker. For some reason, I am finding it a lot harder to get in the knack of things again... Read more
I totally did it. I played my first softball game and boy do all my muscles ache. However, I got up this morning and went for a run/walk. I ran half a... Read more
That 2 years ago literally I was all about Sparkpeople.com and losing the weight I needed to lose. My last blog 2 years ago was August 14, 2010, I had... Read more
I'm trying and it seems that my feet just aren't moving but I know they are. They are just Baby Steps. Starting Tuesday, I have joined a co-ed Church... Read more
Back on Sparkpeople.com. It's been since August 2010 that I have been on here. I didn't even know I would still be able to get in on my old account. G... Read more
Is there really a difference?
I ran out of my normal whole wheat, no sugar bread (you know, the kind with seeds and screaming healthy). It happe... Read more
I didn't gain any wait over the holidays but I also didn't lose any. Meh. I didn't exercise at all. Not once. I also didn't go crazy with the food eit... Read more
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! How is everyone planning on tackling the holiday? I faced my first challenge yesterday with a work Thanksgiving lunch. I... Read more
I bought the new Zumba game yesterday for the Wii. I got it at Best Buy so I got the free 8 bracelets. I totally recommend doing that because the brac... Read more
I got in a car wreak two days ago. This would normally be an emotional event that I would let wreak any diet I had started. I was able to hold strong... Read more
I saw this quote today, and I really was affected by it, so I have to share...then I'll explain myself.
"I have learned to just stop and go with... Read more
I work out to Zumba 3 days a week as part of a class. I have zero motivation to work out primarily due to some chronic pain issues. The key for me is... Read more
I've lost 25lbs since August 1st. I am pretty pleased with that :) I can actually see a bit of a difference in myself and that makes me so happy.
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Ok, so I hope some of you have gotten these (if not, then I guess I need to re-address my resume). I really just had to share because I thought this... Read more
I went to the doctor today. I lost 5lbs last month. Definitely not as good as the 15lbs the month before but honestly, 5lbs is 5lbs! I did okay with m... Read more
I was gearing up for a lovely run and all of a sudden I get a message. My hrm isn't talking to itself. Booo. So, only 100 cals in I stop so I can go f... Read more
Maybe not. I thought about going back to the festival today (I went last night) because I had these greek doughnut things that were awesome and yummy.... Read more
Go me! I weighed again this morning (down half a pound!) and it reminded me that I KNOW what works. And I know how to gain the weight back.
I did... Read more
Your Quit Date is: Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9:30:00 PM
Test Time Smoke-Free: 913 days, 7 hours, 31 minutes and 40 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smok... Read more
and hopefully the kick in the butt that I needed. I will never do a night race again. EVER. I had to walk half the time because I couldn't see my feet... Read more
This was in my Sparkpeople e-mail today, and I really think it is worth blogging about, especially when incorporating a new healthy lifestyle. There... Read more
Monday I did 25 minutes on the elliptical. I was so proud of myself. I seriously wanted to cry. It was an amazing feeling knowing that at the beginnin... Read more
So here are some reasons why I want to lose weight. Some are legit reasons, some are pure vanity and some are just..well...things that I want. Of cour... Read more
Your Quit Date is: Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9:30:00 PM
Test Time Smoke-Free: 882 days, 7 hours, 29 minutes and 38 seconds
Cigarettes NOT smok... Read more
“Something we were withholding made us weak, until we found it was ourselves.”
I was going through the SP quotes, and this one really stuck out... Read more
This morning I had the chance to meet with some fellow SP friends for breakfast, and as we ate and talked about lifestyle changes, It was such a wonde... Read more
I went to the doctor on the first. I weighed in at 305lbs. I wanted to cry and I'm surprised I didn't. I want to say I don't know how that happened bu... Read more
Well, today is my step-son's 19th birthday...I can't believe how fast he grew up.
Most importantly, my step-son is spending his 19th birthday i... Read more
It's been two months since I wrote my last entry. I'm not feeling too much better about all of it. But my mom has been sick and my aunts boyfriend pas... Read more
A little background for this question:
My husband is from Hawaii. We visit there frequently as he has family there. I read in an article a whil... Read more
Affirmation by Savage Garden - I just love these lyrics...
I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness... 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.
