The "mole" I had removed turned out to be something called a hemangioma, a blood-filled benign tumor. I guess they're most common in children under t... Read more
This week has been a rough one. I think it was an accumulation of the past years events (thyroid cancer, lung cancer and my mom's passing etc). I am u... Read more
It's amazing that when I pay attention to what I am putting in my mouth how quickly the weight comes off.
Went out to eat last night and had a G... Read more
Saw my oncologist today as a follow up post lab work and scans. I told him I thought I would be feeling better since it has been about 6 weeks since m... Read more
You know how it is when you think to yourself, "I should really..." and then it just doesn't happen?
My husband went to the dermatologist maybe t... Read more
It's been a long time since I Sparked regularly. Hopefully I am back on track now. I've been watching what I eat but not tracking because my stupid la... Read more
My hubby and I joined WW a few weeks ago. This has been and eye opening experience especially for my hubby. He has tried several weight loss programs... Read more
Happy May! I am keeping up with my monthly goal blogs, taking look back at the previous month and looking ahead to the next month. I am also taking st... Read more
My dog had surgery last week (ten teeth removed!) and they told us not to walk him for seven days. Today he's back to it, and that means I am too. I... Read more
I signed up 7 weeks ago for a 5K “fun run,” which was held yesterday. It was to benefit charity. I even found a 7-week “Couch to 5K” program online so... Read more
I'm at 28 weeks now. Yesterday, I had my glucose tolerance test, which although gross-tasting and made me feel kinda loopy/bad, I passed with mg/dL t... Read more
I was MIA for 3 months but now I am back.
Such warm wishes from my SPARK family carried me through all the tough times. Thanks to everyone!!!
Big... Read more
So today really tried me for making good choices. I attended a fashion show for my women's club. The brunch had a good share of protein choices, whi... Read more
We all know how easy it is to make a "should" statement. I really should work out.
Yesterday, my husband made just the right suggestion at just... Read more
Spoiler: I'm fine and the baby is fine (and still in utero, where she should be).
I spent Thursday and Friday feeling kind of "off" but not havin... Read more
Happy April! I am keeping up with my monthly goal blogs, taking look back at the previous month and looking ahead to the next month. I am also taking... Read more
Woo-hoo! I am in a “Tax Day Maintainer Challenge” here on SparkPeople. I have maintained the same weight for the past 3 weeks, and before that, I main... Read more
April has 30 days, so I declare it a month of 30's!
30,000 words: write 30,000+ words while rewriting a NaNo from a few years ago. This is for Ca... Read more
During any holiday season, something as simple as an open bag of candy can throw our healthy habits into a tailspin. Some people are even brave enoug... Read more
So, every Wed is yoga day at work... a few of us skip lunch and a yoga instructor comes in for an hour or so...cost us each under ten bucks.
Well... Read more
No, I have not given up on the weightloss journey. I'm talking about the squirrels. After two months of them chowing down on my very expensive bird... Read more
1. Exercise for one day each week of this year, no exceptions. -Yes, I am still doing that every week. Sometimes, it is going to the gym, sometimes i... Read more
I'm not doing as much for fitness as I should be these days, but I am updating on my personal blog about the baby progress. Check it out if you're in... Read more
Yup, Rocky's back on schedule. 239 According to my Fitbit he woke me up at 4:27 AM. It was nice "sleeping in" while it lasted. LOL 102
But t... Read more
We changed the clocks Sunday morning--don't tell the cat. Rocky likes to eat his wet food at 8 PM and 5 AM. He doesn't want me to forget so he kindl... Read more
I am continually revising my goals. I suppose that would be a good thing if I met old goals and made new ones. For the most part, though, I make goals... Read more
After going nowhere fast for the past few months, I've decided to join a challenge to help me focus.
I also gave notice that I can no longer te... Read more
Specific question #7: Anything else you would like to share with your Team.
Technically, this isn’t a question, but a statement. In fact, it’s n... Read more
Specific question #6: Do you need some motivation or advice? Ask for it!
Since I don’t take advice, I’m not going to ask for it. People are welco... Read more
Specific question #5: What can you improve upon? This question continues to build upon the theme of what habit I want to form, namely to incorporate m... Read more
Specific question #4 is: How are you doing day by day? This is in reference to the answer to question #1: What new habit you wish to develop?
The... Read more
I think I have finally turned a corner on my emotional eating. In the past I have always reached for food to "feed" the stress in my life. It's prob... Read more
Specific question #3 is: What are you doing to encourage yourself and keep on track? To recap, this builds on questions #1 (What new habit you wish to... Read more
Specific question #2 is: How will you do that? This question makes no sense unless you realize it is building upon the first question: What new habit... Read more
I’m supposed to make a blog each day for a week for a challenge. What to write about? Answer specific questions. Okay…
Today’s question: What new... Read more
Sorry for being MIA but since taking care of my dad since my mom passed away makes SPARKing time limited. I am hoping to get back to it since he is im... Read more
Happy March! I am keeping up with my monthly goal blogs, taking look back at the previous month and looking ahead to the next month. I am also takin... Read more
I realize I haven't blogged in a while. I reached for the scale this morning since today is March 1st. I am up one pound for the month of February. Up... Read more
Today is my last day of winter vacation and I was reflecting on all I did this week. WOW was I busy! Here's a rundown:
Saturday.....shopping tr... Read more
