Since I went back on the Spark Program about 3 months ago I have lost about 10 pounds. I have been finding it increasingly difficult to lose another... Read more
Yesterday I knew I was going to be on the road at dinner time. I hadn't had a KFC chicken dinner in probably at least a year so I looked it up for ca... Read more
I ran across the new mix and match meal planner that was developed to go with the new Spark /Solution book. I thought Oh, this looks great so I tried... Read more
Quite some time ago I pre ordered a copy of the Spark Solution; My copy arrived about 2 weeks ago. In the meantime I had completed an 8 week challeng... Read more
My weight is essentially the same as it was a month ago. It went down briefly, then back up again and now is a pound higher than it was a month ago!... Read more
As a young nurse I really hated to deal with the hard of hearing patient. I would make a real effort to enunciate carefully and patiently listen to t... Read more
Spark coach tells me today to think about a mistake and tell what I have learned from that mistake. The problem is, I have stayed consistently with m... Read more
I just got this link, hope you enjoy!!'
http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal -ideas/5-desserts-you-won%E2%80%99t-be lieve-are-sugar-fre... Read more
Today I am stressed because I am suffering from recurrent spinning vertigo which, when it happens spoils an entire day. First there is the initial ph... Read more
Yesterday I had a very busy day with gardening and housework in the morning and then a trip to Fr Smith in the afternooon. I was able to do 60 minute... Read more
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed how you have "bra lines"? That is the result of too much fat accumulation on your back and is just as... Read more
After weeks of sleep problems I seem to be doing better. Last night I got a full eight hours of sleep. Of course I did wake up and 3 AM for a while... Read more
For the past few days I have been noticing that I'm getting hungrier! Then this morning I think I may have figured out why. My blood sugars which ha... Read more
In joining the Sleep Challenge I have been asked to use this means to keep a sleep journal. This is my first entry.
Friday night I was only able... Read more
Hi Sparkfamily,
Just finished a "virtual" jogg on Youtube to fullfill the doctors prescription for 1 hour of exercise a day. By turning off the... Read more
Hi SparkFriends,
Here's another link showing just how quickly junk food adds up. Of course I would never eat this many portions...but even havi... Read more
....and I am FINALLY actually getting started on it!
For five years I've been making plans for my own personal organic garden. Plans were coming... Read more
I admit: I love food. I'm usually up for trying new foods, or foods I once upon a time hated - hence my new love of beets and brussel sprouts. I love... Read more
I'm not going to make any excuses. It doesn't matter what's been going on in my life, health should be one of my top priorities. I just find it diffic... Read more
Hi Spark Friends,
We all know that Aspartame and MSG is bad for you, but this is a great reminder of just how bad it is. I recently read this ar... Read more
Hi Sparkfriends,
It's the end of another week, and so far, I have spent the past three weeks battling my daughter's inner ear infection. It star... Read more
So, here I am. I've not entered an entry in almost a year and it's usually around this time of year that my inability to get myself "to steppin" kick... Read more
Hi Spark Friends,
It's a gloomy afternoon and the weather is one step away from a misty rain. The air is a little chilly and I really feel like... Read more
I have been away from spark for quite sometime. Lets say, almost 2 yrs maybe trying to get my life and body straightened out, after having the baby.... Read more
I went to visit my mom in NY this vacation. I love her to bits and I love how determined she is. She loves her children and would do almost anything... Read more
I went on a hiatus from Sparking, eating a little healthier and exercising the last two weeks. My family and I spent time enjoying the company of tw... Read more
a slice of cake with frosting at work today WooHooo... I haven't been around a bit but I'm still focusing on my goals!!! Cake for a birthday celebrati... Read more
I was doing really well when I started 5 months ago! That is so embarrasing knowing I let it go that long! I want to eat only when hungry and stop whe... Read more
I was doing really well when I started 5 months ago! That is so embarrasing knowing I let it go that long! I want to eat only when hungry and stop whe... Read more
The following recipe is one I have used for 30 years. It's my favorite tofu recipe and uses turmeric as a seasoning which is touted as a cancer fight... Read more
4 cups cooked lentils
5 cups oats
4 cups water
1/4 large onion chopped
5 cloves garlic minced
1 cup fresh parsley chopped
1 cup bell peppe... Read more
