I have been sick for over a week now. Although I am slowly feeling better, my exercise and eating has gone by the wayside. 39
I start the day on... Read more
A new week!. I have been doing a lot of yo yo'ing this last week and the scale sure does reflect it. I need to lose weight to stay healthy and keep th... Read more
It has been a week of mixed emotions for me.
Life is stressful at the minute, I am finding it hard to dedicate as much time as I would like to Sp... Read more
I decided to blog on the website called blogger. I wanted to make my blog public, so even non-members can view.
bernieshealthylifejourney.blogsp... Read more
I've been exercising consistently for the last few weeks but had a run in with girl scout cookies over the last two days. They are definately a trigg... Read more
I restarted my Sparks journey on the 30th October 2012 and one of the biggest and most important lessons I have learned over these last four months is... Read more
Today my day got off to a great start, I feel really happy and finding this poem was like the icing on the cake, I just had to share.
I hope you wil... Read more
At home we have an ancient scale. It is the one my parents had when I was a child - so it has been around a long time. It is rather flexible, too! My... Read more
Well, it has now been a month since I have blogged and what a month it has been.
One of the biggest things I have battled with this month is myse... Read more
Wow. It has been over 2 years since I posted a blog. A busy two years, where my weight has pretty much stayed the same (it looks like I gained weight,... Read more
I feel like this war on fat is never going to end. I seem to get motivated for about 2 wks and then **poof** the motivation vanishes as quickly as it... Read more
GOT THIS EMAIL TODAY AND THOUGHT I'D PASS IT ON:)
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The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was
Sir Cumference. He acquired his si... Read more
Found this and loved it!!!!! wanted to share xoxox
CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN
I tried to climb the mountain today. As I inched my way up the path, I... Read more
The time is so right, I feel more determined than ever to reach my goals, whats different from all the previous attempts, well I will tell you, Spark'... Read more
Well the last month of the year is here and I am sure it will be eventful!!!!!
Decided to set myself a lot of mini goals, so here goes:
1) lose... Read more
I have just tried to find a recent before picture of myself to post on the site and I am so sad because I realise another aspect of my life I am missi... Read more
After my hysterics at the weekend 24 I am feeling more focused this week BUT one thing is still confusing me and no matter where I search or what web... Read more
Ok, not sure really where to start 24
I had my second appointment with the diabetic nurse last week, had to have ECG, feet check, kidney functio... Read more
I HAVE BASICALLY STAYED THE SAME WEIGHT OVER THESE 10 WEEKS. MY POOL EXERCISING HAS STOPPED FOR THE TIME BEING. I'M NOT HAPPY WITH THAT. I NEED TO... Read more
I need to set myself some goals....................
I need to keep positive and remain upbeat, I don't want to wallow................
So here goes... Read more
I want to change my intro on my page but wanted to keep this as a reminder :)
Ok I have managed to find my way back after a rather long "blip" in... Read more
After nearly a couple of weeks following my new life style I am beginning to feel different BUT NOT look different, I think sometimes we expect too mu... Read more
Well hello Sparks
Having had a very big kick up the backside today at the doctor's I now know I have to take stock of my "unhealthy" life.
I have... Read more
BOTTOM OF THE LARGEST MONTEREY PINE IN THE BACK YARD. THERE ARE 4 TREES THAT HAVE GROWN TOGETHER.
I HAVE A LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THESE... Read more
I am leaving tomorrow morning and will be back on Monday, going camping in the freezing cold with my family. Hoping to have time to think, to take a... Read more
The most recent challenge I have been faced with is adding strength training to my life. I thought for years as long as I got my heart pumping and di... Read more
I have asked myself this question time and time again and I come to the same conclusion, accountability and motivation. I love to use sparks food tra... Read more
I thought this would be easy, come up with 5 things that hold me back from reaching my goals. But it's not. I struggle with this because I feel like... Read more
IS IT JUST ME, OR DOES IT SEEMS TOO EARLY FOR SUMMER TO BE GONE AND SCHOOL STARTING?
WELL, I'M DIGGING IN MY "FLIP FLOPS" AND TRYING TO STOP TIME.... Read more
For part of my fall challenge I was to nail down 5 major goals I would like to accomplish in the next 10 weeks. This took a lot of thought on my par... Read more
Well, not really but I have a question?
I've been weighing myself at work, because I don't own a scale.
And I'm happy for it, cause I'd be look... Read more
So it almost took 2 full weeks, but I'm back into the swing of things.
So I regressed to 198, but I'm not stressing it.
I'm capping the nig... Read more
So my day didn't go to well yesterday. 3000 calories turned into 2 lbs. :/ 1 day of regress is going to be a 1 week hurdle. Not cool!!! So for day two... Read more
THESE WERE MY GOALS FOR THE SUMMER CHALLENGE:
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
I'M CHANGING THE FOCUS FROM WEIGHT LOSS TO MAKING OTHER CHANGES IN MY L... Read more
