We all do it. Most of us are harder on ourselves than we are on others around us. I don't know a single person for whom this isn't the case. Today,... Read more
I just went through and read some old blogs of mine. I inspired myself. There is one that I wrote when I reached goal on my one year anniversary dat... Read more
Thank you to all of the people out there who motivate and inspire us! There are so many Sparkpeople out there who are willing to help people out of t... Read more
I've only blogged once or twice a month since December. Why do I feel guilty about this sometimes? There's more of my life in last summer's blogs th... Read more
I have struggled with my weight my entire life. The doctor who delivered me told my mom to put me on a diet the day I was born weighing 10 pounds 12 o... Read more
Read this article on Yahoo Shine entitled "What Losing 180 pounds really does to your body and your mind" (see link below)
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Today I have to take my brother to Cleveland Clinic for a heart cath. He has a LVAD (asisted ventricular device). It keeps him heart pumping. When... Read more
No matter how unique each of us might think we are - it's when you're open-minded enough to realize that there's a world of people out there, ma... Read more
It is 3:46 am and soon to start my day. I wanted to get on Sparkpeople and read the neat articles they have posted and also to get Spakpoints. This... Read more
It is Sunday and gloomy outside. I am going to try not to act gloomy like the weather. It just amazes me how the weather can affect one's own mind.... Read more
Last night I tracked my meals for today. I have my menu planned. Awesome that it tracks and give you points the next day. I think it will make me m... Read more
I had to go into work for an hour for a meeting. That not what I wanted to do on my day off. Anyway I didn't feel like going to the gym so I walked... Read more
Monday starts a new week for work. It would be nice just to be able to stay home. But that isn't going to pay the bills. I want to be outside and d... Read more
Why SparkPeople Works For Me - Volume 1 - by "Sprink"
Contained herein is what I consider to be the fundamental reason that SparkPeople.com wor... Read more
"Be as decent to yourself as you are to others and stop sabotaging your wonderful success."
I've been searching like someone continuously changin... Read more
To all that checked in on me during my absence from Spark I thank you - and to all I missed responding to, I am truly sorry. I have spent the last mo... Read more
i HAVE BEEN TO THE DR. HE HAS PRESCRIBED PILLS BUT I DON'T LIKE TO TAKE THEM. I THINK IT IS DUE TO HAVING THE WEEKEND OFF AND NOT LOOKING FORWARD R... Read more
Sunday nights I usually don't sleep well. I am not sure if is because I have to return to work Monday morning. I have been up since 2 am. I have re... Read more
When I first woke up this morning I was feeling bad about myself. Over eat last night. I let my ex bother me. I started cleaning and my mood is imp... Read more
No work today. Going to visit my sister. She had a stroke in May. She has come a long way. She stills have some difficulty with finding the right... Read more
Yes, that is what my family called me this week. LOL. I had cravings for a "Garbage Plate" and had one. I ate some of the "Loaded Potato Chips" the w... Read more
My family decided that official weigh in day should be Saturday morning even though we started trying to eat healthy on Monday. While I think most peo... Read more
My family's off the veggie fast that is... didn't last 7 days. The good news? Last night my 19 y.o. stepdaughter asked me if the fried rice at the Chi... Read more
I read about this guy a few years ago after a friend saw him run in Toronto. He took up running to fill the time after his beloved wife died. Touching... Read more
I, and even my boyfriend and fulltime stepdaughter, are on a one week fruit and veggie cleanse. I was vehemently against this idea because it sounds l... Read more
My sister is still doing poorly. She wanted to go to Publix to go shopping, I vetoed it. I asked her if she wanted me to go. No. It was just that c... Read more
I knew the weekend was going to be rough. Was spending it at my boyfriend's house. He has a roommate that is a carbaholic. There are cookies, cand... Read more
I have been very negative lately. If anyone has read my blow you already know that. My sister is finally home from the hospital, still don't know wh... Read more
I have been writing some very negative things and I know it is good to get it out, but not good to hold on to those bad feelings. I am going to put a... Read more
Today was another day at the hospital with my sister. They can't find out what is wrong with her so we have been playing every other day at the er.... Read more
I have the best of intentions. Start the day with my balanced breakfast, have my food plan all laid out, know what I am doing and Bam!!!! Something c... Read more
Well I had to take my sister back to the er last night. I am so nervous that she won't get better. They gave her more prescriptions and sent her on... Read more
I had a good night sleep. My sister is feeling better. I got up this morning and had my usual breakfast, I think that is progress.
My demons ar... Read more
I just can't control my emotions. food comforts me. It fulfills all my needs. I get the satiaed feeling of carbs, chocolate, fatty foods, then feel... Read more
I had an emotional rollercoaster of a day, as most of us do. We are down to one car and if I need to use it, I have to drive my sister 28 miles round... Read more
If people only ate when they felt true hunger, few of us would struggle with our weight. So why (and where) are we eating so much, and what can we do about it? Start here.
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