47 years old and ran/walked my first half marathon this Saturday morning. I always said that if I was ever going to do a half marathon that I would r... 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
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
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
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
I started over again after almost two weeks of skipping the gym and binge eating. I won't dwell. I allowed it to happen. It was my fault. But it is my... Read more
I went out to drinks with coworkers on Thursday evening. I actually drank less than I planned to. I did have some french fries at the bar, but the por... Read more
This is it. I feel it in my heart. After 2 years, I'm confident that I'm going to break out of my 148-150 pound plateau and finally reach my goal weig... Read more
In April I will continue my journey to overall healthand fitness. This is one of my hardest journey in life but with God's will I will succeed.... Read more
I want to wish you all a very happy Easter.
My life is still very complicated/difficult. I want to thank all of you that have supported me throu... Read more
Have you ever felt too fat to enjoy life?
Today I read an essay in Self magazine about a woman who refused to participate in certain life events... Read more
New totals...
NOT doing well, but today is a new day! Staying focused and positive. Am I happy about these totals? NO. Will I give up? You guys k... Read more
So up until a couple of weeks ago I felt like no one could tell I was pregnant. I just felt uncomfortable and thought I looked overweight.
I won'... Read more
They are not the totals I was hoping to post but all I can do is keep reaching...
Weight loss - not even going to talk about this one. The scale... Read more
Hi Guys,
I am not able to talk much about what has and is still going on with me as it's still too raw (I suppose this is normal, as the funeral... Read more
Day one of my new challenge. I cannot tell you how many times I have sat down at the computer, motivated and ready to make the most out of a new mont... Read more
I have big goals for this month. Let's just say it is my attempt to get back to where I was last year. I am going to keep this blog short and to... Read more
I am trying to get back to logging and blogging on spark. What can I say but I have missed all of you!! I have been apart of the Spark family for 6 ye... Read more
I woke up yesterday morning to a series of sad Facebook statuses. A guy who was currently a senior at my alma mater just died. No, we weren’t friends,... Read more
I have a serious affair 39 with FOOD and I need to end that relationship. It is unhealthy and can give me so much health issues which i will not m... Read more
I was asked to write about how my life would change after I reach my fitness goal as part of my team challenge, but to tell you the truth, I am having... Read more
Grabbed my new phone and dashed out first light, as you can probably tell, I hadn't used the video before, so please either tilt your head, turn your... Read more
Whew! I am glad to report that I am healthy and still plugging away at things but it has been hard! A lot more then I would have thought when started... Read more
Hello all,
I try to weigh-in weekly on Wednesday's...it's the middle of the week so it gives me a more accurate representation of what progress... Read more
I am back and heavier than I have ever been:(
I will log in each day, if possible. Life is still tough, far more work needed on the house than o... Read more
So many of you are on my FB page but for those of you who are not, I know I have not been active here and for this I am so very sorry. I am still pres... Read more
Well folks...it's been a long time since I've last blogged...and I've been extremely busy! 2012 had It's ups and downs...but the highlight for me was... Read more
This year will be powerful, I can see success smiling with me. This year I will reach my goals on all levels including physical and personal.
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On Monday, March 15, 2010, I weighed 210 pounds. And I decided that I had enough. So I started a weight loss plan and joined Sparkle. Armed with solid... Read more
December Goal: Run NYRR 4M Jingle Bell Jog
Accomplishment of the Day (AOD): Hit the gym, ran a mile and did an extra 40 minutes of cardio.
D... Read more
I am now only ONE POUND AWAY from my lowest Spark weight. My lowest weight in...maybe 12 years. This is very motivating -- I am absolutely determine... Read more
Had a blast on the Ozark Highland Trail Maintenance hike yesterday.
While it was supposed to be 7 miles, my Fitbit showed 9 miles AND over 100... Read more
OK, I DID eat potato chips last night -- they are my CRACK COCAINE!
But I duly recorded them and still had only slightly more than 1800 calories... Read more
I am excited about where I am right now!
November 1 = new month, new start. Anything is possible! Always motivating to have a new beginning.
... Read more
I'm doing great on my "no binge" pledge -- I've eaten within my calorie limit for seven days. I am on a "streak" and feeling strong. I am working ha... Read more
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