One of my assignments on SparkCoach today was to come up with a plan for busting stress. I've been doing this for awhile now & I decided to sha... Read more
Most days it seems I'll never get there. The scale isn't moving, I'm exercising like a crazy woman, I eat freggies until they're practically co... Read more
Good morning! I have a bridal shower next month. The first thing I did after reading it was wonder what the bride & groom registered for. The biggest... Read more
You are worth so much more than the number on that scale!! You are worth the effort -- every drop of sweat -- every healthy meal -- it's all w... Read more
I've tried to run most of my life. I'm really impatient though. You have to work up to running. When I couldn't go out and run a mile right away, I... Read more
This is so awesome!! I'm so glad I found this. I've always heard about the lunges & squats helping with that area, but I've recently discovere... Read more
Good morning. Hopefully everyone had a fantastic weekend.
Saturday I went to the pet fair & went out to lunch with my Mom. Even though the weath... Read more
1 MORE DAY till I have my KNEE SURGERY so I am just asking that you all please keep me in prayer and I will do my best to have my daughter share a upd... Read more
Oh boy!! Yesterday was NOT a good food day for me. Ugh! Let's just say that my fork was out of control. It kept putting food in my mouth. I... Read more
Headed out to the park this morning for a walk/run. I have a 5k next week and it's been WAY too long since I've run.
Did my warm up moves (10 le... Read more
Headed to the park this morning for a run or a walk, and I discovered that I didn't have my phone. I left it in my bike saddlebag after my ride Frida... Read more
and stupid people should not breed - it's not fair to their offspring
my niece (Dee) had a baby this week. He'll be kept in NICU for 7 days. Be... Read more
Life is uncertain & we are not promised tomorrow. Get off the sofa & start living. There are so many wonderful things to enjoy while we're her... Read more
You can work out hard in the gym all you want, but if you don't work out harder in the kitchen, the work you just did in the gym is a wash.
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I know this is a hard journey. I'm on it with you & the scale hasn't moved for me in awhile even though the measuring tape has been moving a bi... Read more
Life can be hectic sometimes. I know all about it -- I live in one of the most fast-paced & stressful areas in the U.S. Everyone is in a hurry... Read more
It has been super slow at work this past week. Quarterly payrolls are done. April 15th is long gone now. The accountants still have work to do, but I... Read more
I finally got my boy back! He was so glad to see somebody he knew at the vet's office. But he's been his happy, silly self while he was with them.... Read more
Starting a new chapter ... And this month is going to be different for me and that means I am going to get the WEIGHT OFF and KEEP IT OFF so ... do se... Read more
I have come to realize that a lot of life is about perspective. There are so many different ways to look at things, but when we're in the midst... Read more
Oh I'm so excited!
I just bought my very first car! At 26 years old, I guess it was time!
It's a used 2008 Toyota Matrix.
It's a stick shift, so... Read more
Weight loss isn't easy, most of the time. There are weeks when you're on a roll & the weight is melting off & you're feeling good. Other weeks... Read more
Omar is spending the night at the animal hospital. He had surgery late this afternoon to remove his eye. The muscle had healed much better than expe... Read more
Happy Tuesday! and Happy last day of April! Quick update for me!
I finally got the results for the 5K race I did on Saturday. I think I did well... Read more
A healthy lifestyle is all in your mind. It's all about the choices we make & the things that we think & it all goes back to your mind. If you... Read more
What do you all do when you get to the end of the day and your nutrition is out of whack but you haven't got enough calories left to correct it?
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We all encounter obstacles at one time or another. It's just a fact of life. What do you do when you are confronted with one? Do you quit? I... Read more
What do you believe about yourself? Do you believe you are weak? Do you believe you are strong? Whatever it is you believe, you are right!
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We came back today from Virginia Beach. Our first few days there were cold, windy & rainy, but as I always say: A bad day on vacation is bette... Read more
That was definitely a strange Blog Title - but it is true! I have been growing out of my old workout clothes again. Most of my tight-fitting workout p... Read more
went by way too fast! Why can't work days go by that quick???
Fri - 6AM Tabata at the Y. I FREAKIN' LOVE THAT CLASS!!! Then I went by the offi... Read more
Happy spring everyone. It has been a while since I posted.
I got all of my blood work results back - I don't have lyme disease. My iron is at 20... Read more
SparkPeople member AQUAGIRL08 struggled with chronic pain unitl she decided to take control of her health through diet and exercise. She offers her best advice anyone dealing with pain.
