Got introduced to Fit Bit yesterday and am enjoying it so far. The step count is pretty accurate and I was apparently getting some extra steps from my... Read more
So, here it is June. Last update.....6 months ago. I am ashamed to say...I did NOT stick with the diet entirely in January. I have however, since then... Read more
After 18 years of teaching (not in the same school), I was pink slipped on Wednesday. I as to receive tenure in the fall. My career is over. I am givi... Read more
I'm liking retirement a lot, especially these sunny warm days. My days are full, active with outside yard and garden work, my pedometer count some day... Read more
Hi Team,
Good work on people still walking and logging their hours. I'm thinking with the number of people on the team site everyone is on holid... Read more
We finished the Avondvierdaagse on Friday, and I'm proud to say that we did it with no problems. The heat takes some getting used to, but we'll have t... Read more
Ooops!! My bad! i haven't done any exercise or food prep since June started. I'd hate to throw away all my good work this year so far. my food has... Read more
The first day of the Avondvierdaagse is done. We walked 19.3 km (11 miles) in 3 hours 20 minutes. It was a lot warmer than we have been used to walkin... Read more
There is an event in the Netherlands called the Avondvierdaagse. This is a 4 day event, held in the evening, in which participants walk a certain numb... Read more
I had the honor and privilege of participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's annual Out of the Darkness Overnight walk this week... Read more
Hi Team,
We made it out of Missouri! yay! We are now in Kansas. somewhere very close to a tiny, tiny town in Crawford County called Walnut. I... Read more
I figure so many more things out when I write, although I have no idea why. I started writing a journal entry to myself a little while ago and realiz... Read more
Wow. Did not realize how much time had passed.
We found out last Thursday that we're moving! Upside-rent is WAY cheaper. Downside-we're having to... Read more
My dear Taylor finished his fight unexpectedly this morning and is home with Jesus. He battled with kidney disease until about 2-3 weeks ago when his... Read more
I'm on Day 11 of my healthy eating plan. I have worked out (am on track to work out) 6 days a week. I've tracked all of my food (on the Lose It app on... Read more
I haven't done a proper weigh in yet today but I hopped on the scales and they are looking good for a half kilo loss down to 79kg's which i'm happy wi... Read more
Body: Mwhahahahahahahaha! We didn't go for a walk yesterday!
Me: Yeah, I know.
Body: We didn't go for a JOG either! I win! I win!
Me: *puts on t... Read more
Body: Heh. I'm so onto you now. We're going to have a flare! You will be in so much agony you cannot jog.
Me: You're a right b******, you know that?... Read more
I'm on Day 8 of my healthy eating plan. I've tracked everything I've eaten even over the weekend. I did eat some sweets and drank some glasses of cham... Read more
I asked for prayers for my grandson a couple of weeks ago. The surgery to remove both of his kidneys went well. However, after the surgery he devel... Read more
Body: Oh no. I know what you're up to now. I'm not going to have it. Here. Have an ache. And a pain. And another ache. And oh, you're going to start h... Read more
Day 3 of C25K (5/17/2013)
Body: Oh MAN, this **** again?
Me: Yes, shut up. It wasn't so bad the other day.
Body: That's it, I'm going to get... Read more
Day 1 of C25K (5/15/2013):
Body: Dude, this sucks, but whatever, I can do it.
Me: Shut up, it's not that bad.
Body: Yeah, whatever, I'm goin... Read more
After a very long "wintery" early Spring, lawncare and gardening season finally arriving. I expected to be a little lighter by this point, but got kin... Read more
I haven't been on SparkPeople for like 2 years. I have gained 20 lbs since Aug 2012. So much is going on in my life - I could blame those 20 lbs on my... Read more
Seems as though I have these periods in my life where I lose weight then gain some back. My main reason for getting off track all the time is the pain... Read more
The trainer last week was tough but good. i'm pretty out of shape, but i tried hard and pushed my way through everything. by the time we finished my... Read more
Hi Team! I had training yesterday all day at work (joyful, joyful) so i wasn't able to update on the Monday... and soooo don't get me started on my i... Read more
This week has been very "busy" with exercise. I am doing the 28 day Bootcamp Challenge, as well as training with my husband for the Vierdaagse (http:/... Read more
This journey has been positive and it feels different then the other times. Recently, I have realized that I actual enjoy my workout times, if I miss... Read more
Hey everyone. Been away for a bit but have a whole new inspiration to carry me through the next 6 months and hopefully keep me Sparkin. Finally... Read more
My goal was to hit the gym Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. I didn't go last week, and I don't feel bad at all. My goal was to be at 230lbs by the end... Read more
My oldest grandson just turned 5 years old. In January of this year, he began to have some swelling issues in his face and neck. My daughter took hi... Read more
For the first time in awhile, felt hopeful enough to set May goals. My beginning weight shows some progress-mainly recovery from holiday weight gain,... Read more
Hello Team! It's a Tuesday here and the last day of April. I have been trying my hardest to get below 80kilo's by the end of April. So weigh in tom... Read more
i almost finished this blog yesterday before i went home but i didn't. and then this morning i went to post it and it timed out and everything i wrot... Read more
I did it! I reached a goal I've had for years. I ran my first 5K ever yesterday. I completed it despite a strained Achilles heel. I had to walk a... Read more
Good Monday morning Team!
We are still in Missouri this week. In a small (very small by the looks of it!) town called Centerville in the Ozark M... Read more
My youngest daughter, Sabrina (Brina) is 12 years old. She will be in the 7th grade next year. She had her first cheerleader tryouts on April 12, 2013... Read more
I am doing the 30 day challenge with the high blood pressure spark team. Today I am doing day 6's challenge of blogging about two things that made me... Read more
SparkPeople members recommend 29 ways they use simple tips and tricks to manage pain every day. Try these drug-free remedies and share you own pain-relief solutions.
