I'm very excited about the race.
My eating has not been great this week, but I'm trying not to get too discouraged because I'm still losing weigh... Read more
I'm slowly easing into this whole workout/eat healthy/get healthy thing. I started eating better with serious intent on Tuesday, and was shocked this... Read more
It's been a while, so much exciting stuff going on! Haven't been as active in my teams and with my SP friends this month, my apologies! I've been mu... Read more
This stress journal is pretty neat. Just writing what the stress was and my reaction to it makes me more relaxed, not to mention making it easier to s... Read more
For the past 3 months I've been training for my first half-marathon. Since I enjoy trail running, I chose to run the Silver State 50/50 trail h... Read more
Did anyone else have trouble getting onto SparkPeople last night??
I was so bummed because it ended my 100 points per day and my blogging streak....... Read more
I'm very low energy today. Work has been draining this week, and the usual family stresses are at forefront.
Hoping for some rest tonight.... Read more
...day of eating. That's good.
Brought only one daughter to soccer, so a little one on one time was nice. I also met another mom who seems very... Read more
Things are going really well for my daughter and her new GF diet.
For Mothers Day, she helped me make a GF banana nut bread which was AMAZING! E... Read more
I recently read a blog that was in a spark people highlight email about someone who realized they DID have full control over how their spark journey w... Read more
I'm so gross...I had a great plan, and followed it...until an hour ago. I gave into a chocolate craving and couldn't stop. Ugh.
A short run and... Read more
I hope everyone is having a great day.
At 5 a.m. one of my 3 year olds crawled into my bed, gave me a hug and kiss, and said Happy Mother's Day.... Read more
11 miles with my Saturday running buddy Lippers! The knee held up, not bad. I'm hopeful ill remain okay for the race in 3 weeks.
Had mom, my brot... Read more
Rough gluten-free day yesterday for my daughter. 39
Yesterday was a party in my daughter's class, so I sent her with some GF treats for her to... Read more
I am so happy it's Friday. Happy Hour after school, a little time to relax.
Going to try my long run tomorrow...hope the knee holds up!
Have... Read more
Today will probably be my daughter's hardest "GF-day" since changing to a GF diet. In honor of teacher appreciation week, her class is having a party... Read more
Trying to blog daily and still keep up with everything, not doing so hot.
Taking a few days off from running to get knee better, very frustrated.... Read more
Yesterday was a big day of research for me. I thought I sent my daughter to school with a "safe" gluten free lunch, but found out that "whole grain o... Read more
My whole day is planned out, but what do I do? Head to the teachers lounge full of treats and eat a Twix bar. UGGGGHHHHHHHHHH.
Why? Don't know.... Read more
My 9yr old daughter has been dealing with stomach aches and gas for most of her life. We've been through lots of tests with the doctor - but no relie... Read more
Busy week and it's only Tuesday....oh boy.
So much to post about my great day at school though, I'm just too tired to it and will need to do it l... Read more
I lost track...I think I've been seriously back to spark for three weeks. I'm down another pound this week and still feeling motivated. Training for t... Read more
I'm trying to remember if I've always loved being outside, or if this is a more recent love the past couple of years since I've started running.
... Read more
Okay, so I knew we were getting Subway sandwiches for lunch today, so I budgeted it into my calories: 6 inch veggie on whole wheat, no cheese or dress... Read more
Ugh....my eyes...I'm trying not to scratch them! Anyone else dealing with allergies today?
On the eating front, another day of good choices. I fo... Read more
So I was having a secret competition with myself to see if I could reach at least 100 Sparkpoints every day. It started in mid February, and I challen... Read more
April ended up being a maintenance month in terms of my weight. And that's ok! The weight is coming off in tiny amounts, a chunk here, a bit there.... Read more
I am so ready for the warm weather to come and stay, but I really can't believe April is at it's end.
Stayed motivated today and was able to make... Read more
Kept to my eating plan and felt good. Ran 4 miles. I wanted ice cream but instead opted for popcorn, and now the craving is gone for a fraction of th... Read more
The weather was gorgeous here today. We put the bike on the truck and headed to a trail for a family outing. My husband rode his new bike and I pushed... Read more
I'm a much better eater when I'm at work than when I'm home. I have a plan for the whole day, and I stick with it. It's when I'm home and making dinne... Read more
A better day today. I demonstrated more self control with the eating, but still need to get the intake lower. I'm still at the high end of my range. R... Read more
I totally over indulged on chocolate after lunch today and have felt like garbage ever since. Ran 5 miles late today with awful heartburn. I feel so g... Read more
Holy cute!! We were bundled up because today was unseasonably cold (37 degrees brrrr) but the girls loved it! Seriously, it was adorable to watch and... Read more
Today is a day just for me. I took a planned day from work (hurray for jobs with benefits, very lucky girl!), the kids are at daycare, and the hubs i... Read more
Good day! Felt motivated, stayed in calorie range, and went for short run with the girls in the jogger AND my husband came and rode his bike with us!!... Read more
Yesterday was a rest day on my half marathon plan, but I was uneasy all day. I felt a great need to move.
We all woke up very early this morning... Read more
