So, do I get work done outside or take an hour and walk? This used to be a no-brainer question. I'd get out and walk, and then eventually I was runnin... Read more
Busy busy today. Graded the last of a set of literature papers. Then I went outside. Too nice to sit in here grading. Measured and secured the drip ta... Read more
The next morning. The back-at-it morning. Baby steps. So far, a good breakfast of oat cereal and blueberries. DHA organic milk. Whole, though. I think... Read more
School is out next week. I'm going to post some short blogs more often, just to have a reason to come here and do something.
I'm doing okay, but... Read more
It's late so this will be short. Yesterday wasn't terrible, but I ran into the same issues again. I did well until dinner and then it all fell apart w... Read more
So yesterday was my first day back. I'd decided that, after the stress of Kingdom A&S I would give myself a week off and then rebound with a vengeance... Read more
Sometimes it's good to list things and clear your head.
Good things this past week:
1. Getting accepted into a big new farmers market for the s... Read more
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I wanted to write about something I'm... Read more
Gah, I thought I'd never get through the morning. I had a lot of reading to do to prepare for my class lectures, and when I am tied to my desk, it's a... Read more
Well, without the challenge, I don't think I would have moved myself to exercise two days in a row. Even when I was working out regularly, I usually t... Read more
5% challenge starts today! So my biggest ambition isn't the 5% loss, it's the 60 minutes of exercise per day. I've not been good at this lately. But t... Read more
Well, I was a week early on the 5% challenge. But I guess that it's not a bad thing to lose a pound or two this week before it officially starts. Can'... Read more
I figured it'd be easier to find them if I posted them in a blog entry.
Current Weight: 199.2 pounds
Target Weight: 188 pounds
By When: Apr... Read more
I've never done a 5% challenge, but I think it's going to help me stay focused. I hope that I remember to post my weight and stuff weekly. The whole l... Read more
The norovirus is not a good diet plan, though I have to say it's effective. Thankfully, the effects only lasted 24 hours.
Today, I'm getting gear... Read more
Some things don't work. It makes no sense to beat myself up about not being able to pick up where I left off. I might have been able to do that for a... Read more
Not much to write about, but it's been awhile. Still having my roller coaster ride of dedication and backsliding. But here I am. So that's at least so... Read more
I was reading Doglady's blog about missing her puppies and I felt so bad. I thought it might cheer her up to see this pup:
That's Kimber, o... Read more
So today I tried not to think. Get up. Feed animals. Get dressed. Go run. Well, except for Hub, who says he wants to download pictures I took of him a... Read more
Man! Getting back into my runs is HARD! I had planned to use my 5K app, but then I remembered my Galloway 10K app has a beginner mode, so I decided to... Read more
You? RUN? You bet. I started my program in 2011 at about 215 lbs. or so. I've read Sparker blogs by people who started out weighing more than that. I... Read more
I do need a break from long-term goals for awhile. Last year I thought constantly about the wedding and our anniversary trip to Jamaica, which was use... Read more
Well, we just had a wonderful 30th anniversary. Just a simple day, part of it with family, then a nice dinner-and-a-movie date night. Simple and conte... Read more
I am SO tickled with myself. :D
I described in my last blog the new food processor I got. And how in Jamaica I enjoyed this quick-sauté vegetable... Read more
Jamaica was wonderful! We so needed the break. I have a better attitude.
There was a down side. Because I'd gained, I couldn't wear the bathing s... Read more
It feels great to be back at it! Whenever I start a weight-loss program, I always drop quite a bit the first week. After 3 months of slacking, it real... Read more
I feel great! This week I did ST at the gym twice. I was going to do the treadmill afterward, this morning, but it was so sunny I had to run outside.... Read more
The reason I'm blogging these days is to share my rather difficult experience of late. I spend a few days eating right, then a few days not. I can't g... Read more
Not much new. Just checking in. Still having ups and downs, but something encouraging this week. I've been making better choices. I have discovered th... Read more
Today I finished the LAST farmers market day for the season. It was rainy and in the 40s, but we had a decent turnout. I am so psyched about getting m... Read more
It's been two months today that things just kinda fell apart. I keep thinking I'm ready to get back at it, but then I don't.
I thought things wer... Read more
Today was better. I made plans food-wise and stuck to them The only thing that changed was my dinner - from a loaded salad to enchilada soup that we a... Read more
Here I go again.
One again, the most difficult motivator is that I'm happy. Yes, I still fight the blues on some things - the job front, some soc... Read more
Today I told my husband: "Lately the only control I seem to have is damage control."
I'm always playing catch up. I know this is going to pass, b... Read more
Things are still crazy. Dad is better, but I'm still spending 3-4 hours Thursdays helping him in town to run errands, trying to supervise my 2 workers... Read more
Things have been just crazy around here. School starting, trying to cope with copious grading, new assignments, new meetings, plus church stuff, runni... Read more
Tomorrow starts a new week.
Still about half back on it half not. But half is better than nothing. I've lost 3 of 8 pounds gained. Mostly the pro... Read more
I like the first day of the week. In this case, Tuesday. I haven't run out of gas yet! :D Got tons of stuff done at work to get through this week of... Read more
What a week.
I did knowingly and deliberately indulge in some fun food for my 50th birthday weekend last week.
And btw, I did come to terms... Read more
I'm in such a good mood. My weight isn't down, my calories have been up too much, but my workouts have been so productive, and I just feel good.
... Read more
