Ok, I know McDonald's is one of the worst places to try to eat well, but it's one of the cheapest, and with what's going on, hubby and I NEED some out... Read more
So much for having my day planned out . . . and then the phone rings.
The nice warm weather is taking a turn for cooler temps (and possible snow... Read more
Simple title for a not so simple day. Hubby came home today around noon, carrying a box. He'd gotten fired. I've spent the rest of the day trying t... Read more
Why is it that my fingernail still has Superglue all over it
from when I was repairing an earring 3 weeks ago ? ? ? ?
but it refuses to hold... Read more
I purchased and started the 28 day bootcamp DVD. I also bought Total Body Sculpting (which I will start after the Boot Camp), and Spark Solution. So... Read more
I found myself getting obsessive about tracking everything I ate here on SP, which isn't bad persay but the fact that I wasn't losing weight meant I k... Read more
I got the new "Spark Solution" book last week. I have managed to read it. I was going to start the program last week along with everybody else. Lit... Read more
I realized after my hard day that I was a lot harder on myself that I would be on any of my friends having the same day. In light of this, I'm going... Read more
We left this morning before 10AM and met up with DH's DD for our first of the season 'Corn Dog Ride'. We've been doing this ride several times a ye... Read more
Well, I goofed. I got up late- baby has my sleep schedule all whacked. As a result, I didn't get up for breakfast as I normally do. (And it's a weeken... Read more
I have been crying a lot lately and I have come to the conclusion that tears are a good thing. Some of my tears have been happy tears. Some of my te... Read more
Well, I set my goals yesterday. I didn't quite manage it. As a recap, my goals were as follows:
1. I'm going to drink my 8 glasses of water a day.... Read more
Having a great Saturday. We slept in a bit this morning (for us), had our coffee in the hot tub while listening to the morning bird songs. What... Read more
I think I have shared in the past that one of my weaknesses is a failure to plan. The reality is that I do much better with my food choices and my he... Read more
I was going through some spark articles today, and came across this one:
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/well ness_articles.asp?id=697
... Read more
The pine siskins are here in force. Cute, little and very busy at the feeders. They are also the most myopic little birds, constantly crashing into... Read more
I was sorry to hear about the fire yesterday but relieved to know it wasn't at Spark central.
What kinda of 'health' thoughts passed through yo... Read more
One of my friends lost her father yesterday. It was very sudden and unexpected. Apparently, he fell while outside of the house. By the time the fam... Read more
My dad is driving me crazy. I needed a place to vent about this, and he won't see it here and it's relevent.
So dad was on his way home on the bu... Read more
Not an official weigh -in day (so I'm not going to record it, just in case it's the scales again! ) but this morning I was down almost 3 pounds from l... Read more
I stepped on the scale this morning after numerous days of staying within my calorie limits and the number on the scale has returned to what it was be... Read more
I'm not sure when I wrote this, but it was at least a couple years ago. I was cleaning out my old computer, and I thought some people might relate an... Read more
I'm not sure when I wrote this, but it was at least a couple years ago. I was cleaning out my old computer, and I thought some people might relate an... Read more
So, I was out running errands this morning
and taking care of some not-so-fun business
and ended up in town longer than intended.
I decided I'd... Read more
I haven't posted too much about my baby yet, so this is honor of him!
His name is Nathaniael Christopher. He weighed 6 lbs, 15 oz and was 20 inch... Read more
When I was a child in the 1950's, the bathing suit for the mature figure was-boned, trussed and reinforced, not so much sewn as engineered. They w... Read more
Last weekend at that horrible burger joint, I ordered a BLT and got 2 puny slices of 'wheat' bread, with some white lettuce, 2 thin tomato slices, and... Read more
Do you have more spare tires than the Michelin Man! Is the Pillsbury Dough boy asking for the secret to your muffin top? Don't you just want to smac... Read more
I am amazed how a couple of days on track can totally change my outlook and give me some momentum once again. I am happy to report that I stayed with... Read more
I had a wonderful day today. :) My dad was over and of course Hubby. :) THey made sure I didn't have to do diaper duty or feeding of the baby toda... Read more
I'm feeling a bit bummed today.
We have a friend whose wife has 4th stage cancer and is nearing the end of her journey here on earth. I woke up... Read more
I am pleased to announce that my Mother's Day weekend has included the completion of a writing project. For those who have been following my Blog, yo... Read more
I've been having trouble with my food lately. I'm not real sure why, so this blog is me exploring that.
First of all, I've been eating at McD... Read more
Yesterday we had lunch with DH's daughter for our anniversary. Then we took a ride up into the mountains and passed through some of the most magnific... Read more
Yesterday I woke up to the realization that I probably needed to take my allergy medication. It is a 24 hour medication so I was grateful that I took... Read more
It is in the 80's today after weeks of cool weather. I tried on a pair of shorts in a size smaller than what i am wearing and they fit! Not an almos... Read more
Today I am counting my blessings that I live in the USA and for the most part we have very reliable toilets. I have contemplated blogging about this... Read more
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.
