Although I was complaining yesterday, it's amazing what the scale will do each day. I got over 10,000 steps yesterday and the scale has gone down a po... Read more
When God puts a dream in your heart, when he brings opportunities across your path, step out boldly in faith, expecting the best. Move forward with c... Read more
I got my roller skates today! woohoo! I can skate without falling down and it burns a lot of calories. Can't wait to get outside on them. Also joined... Read more
My son was very excited about swimming, and we have been talking it up for a while even before the pools opened. Well, they opened over this past week... Read more
This morning I just don't have the time to look up anything on the topics I've been researching, so I'll just do a normal, what am I thinking about to... Read more
I am finally down to 214, its not my goal but it is progress. At the beginning of this year, I weighed myself at my heaviest ever 230 lbs. While 16 lb... Read more
When you think of soy, what comes to mind? I think of soy milk and tofu to begin with. Perhaps a little edamame in your salad? Toss a little soy sauce... Read more
God meets us at our level of expectancy. Begin today to expect more of yourself and of God. Expect things to change in your favor! Look at yourself... Read more
I ate too much today, but that happens when I am up doing lots of stuff and not sleeping, will get back on track tomorrow. Not gonna let it get me dow... Read more
It would be great if we were just eating corn on the cob and it would be even better if we saw more than just yellow, but now the most commonly grown... Read more
This weekend I heard the most amazing story!
Here is a great story of some friends whose tenacity kept a woman alive. What a difference it makes... Read more
Today, two boy scouts became Eagle scouts which is the highest rank for boy scouts. I attended the ceremony with my husband, since he had been their s... Read more
WooHoo! thought I would have gained being sick but I lost. I am so excited. Also bought a Food Saver this weekend and I love it. I can pre-portion my... Read more
I just popped in the Zumba Cardio Party DVD. Halfway through the warm up I started to feel it. It has only been 7 minutes and I am sweating. My ankles... Read more
Felt better, was outside working on my camper. almost got it done. Another week or so and the outside will be completed then I can start tearing up th... Read more
You may have seen several ingredients with the word "gum" in them. Locust bean gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, cellulose gum, even carrageenan and agar ar... Read more
I just put my name on the waiting list. I'm excited for it to start on 6/16. :) I'm a first timer. Should be a great experience. I saw so many people... Read more
Monosodium Glutamate. It's that thing that was so hyped 20 years ago about being bad for you, and for a good reason. It's in practically every process... Read more
My lowest weight was 171 pounds near the end of 2012. I was so proud of that number, but from January of 2013 through the end of April I gained weight... Read more
I'll admit, we nee a dash of salt in our diets, but generally our diets have too much salt in them. Even if you never add a salt shaker to your food,... Read more
I survived Week 1 of SparkPeople’s 28-Day Bootcamp and I am well on my way in Week 2. I am pleased to report that the achiness that I had the first fe... Read more
Jesus said; "I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly.
Today I will look for the abundant life that God has given to me,... Read more
I have never done bob harpers jumpstart to skinny but I have done something similar to it and i don't believe i ever went over 1000 calories and i... Read more
If you eat anything processed, you'll have some kind of sweetener. You might even throw a spoonful of the sweet stuff in your tea or coffee. By the ti... Read more
I've been trying to sleep all night.... but no. Not likely. It is now around 6am and I still haven't had much sleep. All night (and throughout the day... Read more
Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. Dream big and watch God fulfill your dreams.
One dream that I have... Read more
ugh! got up for work Monday night and was sick. Went to Er and got medicine, of course I was hungry and nothing sounded good so I stopped at Caseys a... Read more
As the mom of a picky toddler, I find it difficult getting him to eat his food. So, in a burst of creativity I used my cookie cutters to make a Safari... Read more
We all know that we should have a variety of colors in our diets. That usually means a variety of fruits, vegetables and protein. The more colors, the... Read more
After watching the documentary "Hungry for Change" the other day, it made me think about the foods we're eating since convenience came into town.
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As we go through life, we experience both joyous and sad moments. Today, I'm having a little of both.
Yesterday, I had to have my dog, who I'v... Read more
There's no reason to worry about money!
God takes care of the flowers, and I KNOW that he will take care of me. The LORD is my shepherd, I have e... Read more
