... I went for a walk. It's a gorgeous sunny day. I really should be getting some sleep before I start work tonight (5.30pm through to 3.00am) but w... Read more
Hello friends! It has been over a year and a half since my last blog! I am reading through my old comments and am inspired by the enthusiasm of days... Read more
No, this isn't about eating - or not eating! 29
It's about those negative comments you overhear, or that are spoken in conversation -- about o... Read more
Feel pretty good with our first week. Had some issues logging into sparks and still having a few bugs but they are working on them. I have been keepin... Read more
I'm finding myself needing to take a break from Spark (and some other things). I need to concentrate on other areas of my life right now. I will pro... Read more
Whadddddya mean (in the whiniest voice imaginable) I'm going to be 40 (forty) 40 ****4.0*** *f.o.r.t.y* - the proper grown up 40 ... on Monday. Crike... Read more
Really, has it been since March that I wrote? Too much has happened to fill everyone in on one blog, so let me touch on the high points.
Travel:... Read more
I started feeling the first hints of being sick last Friday. Laid around the house Saturday trying to thwart it, and realized on Sunday it was coming... Read more
No time to blog this morning; I've fallen behind on everything and have the early shift today. Will catch up with everyone later today (and get in my... Read more
Other than actually being sick, one of the worst things about being sick is the decision - am I sick enough that I need to go to the doctor? Do I actu... Read more
...it seems to be pouring today. I have been through much worse in my life, but no matter - the past few weeks have been difficult and today was just... Read more
So i have been working out as planned all last week. I took one rest day and worked my but off the other days. I have told my self that life is to sho... Read more
You know, I don't ask for much out of life. All it took to make me ecstatically happy was a full week off to stay home and clean my house. The fun I w... Read more
Wow so much going on with me where to start. May 6 I started doing Turbo Jam and switched from doing my workouts in the mornings instead of evenings.... Read more
Rode my bike again yesterday - 2nd day in a row. I'd thought I'd ride again today, but I might not be able to make that work for 3 reasons. 1) Though... Read more
How embarrassed am I to admit to the FIRST ride I've been on in over 2 years??? Very. But I did it today, and it was great! This will be repeated many... Read more
I seriously want to get serious about seriously getting my act together. Seriously...I need to pay serious attention to my nutrition. Seriously! Can I... Read more
Over the course of the last week I have discovered I have Chub Rub…..and yes, this is different from the kind of rub commonly experienced by runners.... Read more
Hi all!! im back from vaca and i had a wonderful time. We hiked up and back down one mountain and the second mountain we took a ski lift up and hiked... Read more
Sunday's sermon focused on just that! What a way to start a week! We loved the idea so much that it carried forward into our discussions last night... Read more
Week one was a total success!!! I am so very excited :) As most of you know, I post on FB regularly so if you want to follow my reset daily my FB pag... Read more
... in an alternate universe I'm sure.
However, sadly not in this one 334 .. but I must add it feels like a win as I'm on rostered days off wo... Read more
Since the kids had a PD day yesterday and I was working 1-9, my Mom had the kids over for a sleepover. How nice was that. DH got to go golfing this... Read more
Ha! Don't know.
The surgeon clearly told me on Wednesday, "I will call you with the results, there is no reason to make an appointment for tha... Read more
After much thought, I finally made a decision on what would be my marathon for this year. I am registered and I booked the flights and the hotel, so I... Read more
I knew it was going to be bad as soon as I realized what I'd forgotten to do. I left my ipod at home. (No, I'm not up to date - I don't have my music... Read more
There's good news and bad news. The good news is - LOTS of people identified with my blog yesterday. The bad news? LOTS of people identified with my b... Read more
Some of my friends on FB asked about the Reset plan I am currently doing. This is a plan I made for myself based on my current needs and goals f... Read more
We all know the definition of insanity, right? Doing the same thing over & over...expecting a different result. It has occurred to me recently as I st... Read more
Yes, it's been two months since I've blogged. I will try to be as succinct as possible in catching up.
Review - Left ankle surgery on January 10... Read more
I have been sparking for 2 weeks and have lost 4.4. I have also been walking. This is week 5 of walking and am able to walk for 3 miles now. It feels... Read more
I believe so strongly in my quest to get healthy for life! I am always trying to reach out to my family and friends to try and get them to join in wit... Read more
Monday morning here in Michigan; heading back to Illinois around noontime and taking the ex to the airport! 224 We survived but not without a few bu... Read more
It is time to hit the reset button once again. Forget the mistakes of the past. Eyes forward. No looking back. It is going to be hard, and there... Read more
hi all!! yesterday was busy!! i was not able to fit a workout in like i wanted, i just had to much stuff to do and i still got to bed late..lol. Today... Read more
Hadn't met any of my goals I set in 2012 for 2013, so I avoided it all....but this morning took the dog for a walk run and feel wonderful! That's what... Read more
I took off Monday this week. While I enjoyed having the day off, it wasn't for the 'best' reason. I had a funeral to attend. On Tuesday I posted that... Read more
hi all!! i usually get two days off during the week and i let my self sleep in on one of those days. But since im going out of town i did not get a d... Read more
Life is truly a roller coaster, isn't it! Love the comments on yesterday's blog; found an outfit yesterday while shopping for my daughter's sandals (... Read more