I am going to limit my overtime from now on. I think I am going to try limiting it to 15 hours a week.
Yesterday I found myself where I haven'... Read more
To say it's been a rough month would be an understatement. To say my exercising hasn't slackened off or that my food choices haven't occasionally been... Read more
I'm going to start writing this at least weekly, if not more. I need to write down my feelings, goals, accomplishments to help keep me on track. For m... Read more
I texted one of my girlfriends tonight and told her I was feeling bold. I was cleaning my room. Yes, with my organizational skills cleaning my room... Read more
My tv cup overlflows.....thank goodness for On Demand....
Good day, Elmo did well at the vet, my mom is in good spirits, the teachers' luncheon w... Read more
Well I am on day 23. So far I have lost 13.2 pounds! I am overjoyed. I never thought that I could do it. The old me would have given up on the first o... Read more
I'm trying to cut down on carbs. I know I tend to eat too many carbs a day. I am trying to eat more protein and less carbs. I hope this makes a dif... Read more
So today was about how I expected it to be. HARDER. I am starting to feel the withdrawal in my body and I can tell it is making me moody. I also woke... Read more
I love the puppy (Remi). She is learning so much, and loves to terrorize our other dog. The getting up in the middle of the night, has diminished to... Read more
So the Crunchy Chicken Tacos were pretty dang good. My husband thought they were so so, but he just said he'd leave the BBQ sauce off next time.
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It always comes back to literature and Shakespeare somehow. Well today is no different. Sleep... Oh the pure joy of sleep. I've never had a problem wi... Read more
I've been so out of it lately with a semi constant stomach ache. But now I caught a stomach bug (passed on by visiting family members). Last night b... Read more
I had all four wisdom teeth pulled yesterday, Monday May 20th. I'm recovering as well as I can. Taking my meds when needed/prescribed, resting, and ea... Read more
I swear by Lands' End suits. They are crazy expensive, and a little too "mom-ish" for me, but they are so well-made and if you're a big girl with bog... Read more
One of the many reasons I love Spark People is the blogging feature.... In case you didn't notice 211
For me blogging is sort of like therapy, i... Read more
I had put my first goal accomplishment on my status line... but then thought, I should blog about it!
Yep, 28.5 lbs down from my high weight back... Read more
Auschwitz was devastatingly affecting. We arrived during a thunderstorm, which seemed fitting. The sight of many thousands of pairs of shoes, plus sho... Read more
I have been working for BB&T since January. I really enjoy it. I like being out of the house and talking to adults instead of my kiddos all day long!... Read more
Yesterday at the start of class one of my Zumba classmates said to me, 'I meant to say to you the other day, I haven't been for a while and I had to l... Read more
technically I am at 51.4 so YAY!! It took a little longer than I planned but I knew I could do it. I know that I have a ways to go yet to reach my u... Read more
Amazing how quickly 10 weeks can fly by! But time always does seem to slip away doesn't it?! Well 10 weeks ago I wrote down my goals for the Spring BL... Read more
The positives in my morning today:
1. I slept deeply due to the muscle relaxant I took.
2. I woke up feeling refreshed.
3. I can feel that... Read more
Today... Today is Tuesday. Honestly a lot has been going on in my mind today. With the storms going on in Oklahoma and headed this way in North Texas... Read more
There will be no complaining about anything from me today.....It's things like this that make me realize how Blessed I truly am, and how Grateful. I... Read more
Heyyyy! How is everyone doing? Survive the weekend? I managed to. I was in a wedding and it was really fun. Andrew came and we danced and had the best... Read more
Happy Tuesday! I finally did Zumba last night! It was great. My shoulders and arms are a bit sore today though - but it is totally worth it =) After d... Read more
The aftermath of the destruction from yesterday is terrible and heartbreaking. I had to just hug my kids and call my family and make sure everyone wa... Read more
I have decided to juice just for the week, so far the scale has dropped 8 lbs. I watch Fat, Sick and Nearly dying a while back and I was like, wow.... Read more
I've always loved Greek mythology. When I was little my grandfather got me a greek mythology book which is now worn out from me reading it and then m... Read more
Ladies: It’s time to show your body (and mind) some love. Last week was the 14th annual National Women’s Health Week (NWHW). This year’s theme, “... Read more
FRIDGE MAKEOVER: HOW TO REVAMP YOUR DIET ON 3 DIFFERENT BUDGETS
Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN is the nutrition and health expert for NBC’s TODAY Show a... Read more
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WHAT WE SHOULD DO
If we are honest with ourselves, we would say we don’t always do what we should be doing. Someti... Read more
It sure will be a busy next few days! First, I have to prepare some dishes to take to my bf's parents' cookout. That involves finding lighter recipes... Read more
I went to Zumba class, did a walking dvd, paid bills, and then came home to putter....The eye doctor appt went well. Guess I am getting good at getti... Read more
I started the Spark Solution and while I have not followed the meal plan completely I have enjoyed several of the recipes and tried a few new things.... Read more
Hey, I am calling that an accomplishment! I'm sure tomorrow will be tougher, but for right now I am celebrating this victory! My eating was right on t... Read more
Moore, Oklahoma was hit hard by a F-5 tornado today. It hit 2 elementary schools and a hospital. One of the schools had the 1st,2nd and 3rd grade stud... Read more
I spent a VERY relaxing Girls weekend up North with my dear family... I look forward to this outing each year. It is a true vacation that is respons... 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.
