I am starting to lose steam from starting in January. I am losing weight, and I feel great, but with so much camping I haven't been eating well and I... Read more
No, I haven't given in, but it has been a fight today and its only 11 a.m. The two youngest are into everything, I still have to get laundry going, e... Read more
Well - there's hope in the air. I'm going to go walking with the kids at the park this morning after they finish breakfast. They are all le... Read more
I am really freaking out because as of today I have exactly 2 weeks until my surgery. My stomach is in knots, I'm terrified, but at the same time I a... Read more
Here is a picture that LaShonda (PENNYSAVER 2) sent to me that she took of us at my first presentation of "My Journey… How I Lost Over 200# by God's R... Read more
I spoke a bit too soon about how well Danny has done when I mentioned his 'inflamed ears.' Inflamed they were, and that was Monday. On Tuesday I loo... Read more
This past week I have been dragging - and when I say dragging - I mean, for me. I don't mean I have been sitting on the couch every day - do... Read more
Back to Spark people after a year (or so) Just turned 50 and at the highest weight of my life... while not pregnant. Really hoping for some motivat... Read more
Okay.. back from wandering in the wilderness.. what was I thinking?? Well school for me is done, and my kids school is coming to a close, but I got on... Read more
Just venting here for a moment. My sister in law calls her unborn baby, "Mr. Fetus". I find this a tad disturbing. Am I alone here or have we becom... Read more
Well, I just got back after having a sandwich with the kids. There's this small place nearby - owned by really nice people and they have tab... Read more
Today I am going to visit a dear friend - someone who has been adopted into my official family years ago. I love her with all my heart - so... Read more
I am enjoying the very powerful air conditioning here in Houston at the Ronald McDonald House and feeling sorry for my older two kids, stuck at home w... Read more
I really do miss blogging often, but I have other resposibilities that require my attention. My children and their spiritual development do come firs... Read more
I decided to try The Spark Solution Program because two weeks is something to which I can commit. I needed a jumpstart and to see some results to ke... Read more
I know you have been waiting for the recipe - and I finally found the time - so here it is! I actually don’t like oatmeal (we ate it a lot... Read more
Well, it came and now it has gone.This past Saturday, May 18th, I was asked to share my journey of weight loss with a church women's ministry group.I... Read more
This week I was given the opportunity to take a challenge - no, not the 5% challenge - but another one by someone who cares about me. The on... Read more
Yesterday was the first day of our next Challenge week. Let's go Firecrackers! This week we are focusing on exercise minutes and counting c... Read more
Disaster has struck! Our air conditioner has broken. Truth be told, I suspect resuscitation will not be possible this time, and it has finally kicke... Read more
It is such an interesting journey this time around. My husband has to watch what he eats anyway because of High Blood Pressure and Diabetes so we hav... Read more
For those that wonder - no, I do not count calories. There, I've said it. If anyone has fainted - please pick them up. It is okay - I unders... Read more
Today - in my mind - it is the first day of summer. I talked with our teacher - and while I have some things I need to accomplish over the s... Read more
I am seriously freaking out because I have a surgery date and it's a little less than 3 weeks away. I'm not ready for the pain (have to have an abdom... Read more
I know I told you that I grew up with unhealthy habits. It's so funny, when I think of it - where I am now. I used to think I was healthy e... Read more
Yesterday I was out running errands and thrift shopping for my store. Found some great items...Pampered Chef tube molds, 2 Starbucks tall mugs, a bun... Read more
OK, speaking as the "before" picture...
WHY IS IT in our society that we simply don't talk about weight? Everyone is "embarrassed" to say their a... Read more
Sorry - had no intention of making another blog today. I stopped by weather.com to look up the weather (yes, SparkFriends - I'm going to cut... Read more
In my lazy days - a vacation meant just that - a vacation. We would go to some nice hotel - lounge around and perhaps even see some sights.... Read more
I finally got to see a doctor yesterday that actually seemed to care that I have been suffering for a long time.
WARNING: THIS IS RELATED TO FEM... Read more
Wow...lots done yesterday!
Cleaned in the basement (I have so much stuff down there to sell). Packed up a bag to donate, Posted some things o... Read more
I am feeling depressed and discouraged. I knew I had gained weight since my son's cancer, plus moving to Houston, to a situation (Ronald McDonald Hou... Read more
I walked the dog today. Sadly, my calf was starting to cramp on me, so I didn't walk the near 2-mile distance I prefer, but only half that. But it's s... Read more
I wrote my post in a bit of a hurry yesterday - as dh wanted to watch a movie. Sorry, I probably didn't pay as much attention to what I was... Read more
So, yeah, it's been since January since I blogged here. I weighed in about once a month in the meantime, but haven't USED this website the way it's me... Read more
I am starting to think that I am the kind of person that likes a challenge. I work hard – I do quite a bit, but I don’t always see the stron... Read more
Am I weird...have I lost my mind? I know what you are thinking...She's had too much walking and lost her marbles! 33 Nope, read on...
No reall... Read more
I am so very blessed! Today I was able to spend most of the day with two of my three children. My daughter Cecily came home from college for the sum... Read more
I know not everyone can afford the latest and greatest exercise gear - me neither. I am fortunate that I have found the things I need with a... Read more
