Work is dragging today. I have many tasks that I should be working towards accomplishing, but feel unable to do anything productive. Apart from helpin... Read more
I don't have much time to blog today, but it's been so gosh darn long that I felt I had to write something to remind myself that I'm still alive, I'm... Read more
These past few weeks have been stressful. Too much going on. I need to hit the brakes hard with some intense exercise before I go straight off the e... Read more
There is something in the air today that is making me restless, and I'm blaming it on spring, for lack of anything better to blame it on. Even though... Read more
I've always found it hard to be an optimist. I don't think I'll ever actually be one of those blessed (cursed?) individuals who tends to see the glass... Read more
Well, it feels like it's been a really long time since I've posted anything here, but really it's only been about a month. Not too long, really, but s... Read more
So this past week has been quite the whirlwind for me. I only had a one day weekend, and I have had so much to do in the way of pesky chores and erran... Read more
It's been over seven months that I've been trying to lose weight and live healthier overall, and I STILL haven't come much closer to understanding the... Read more
Well, here we are, in 2013. Unfortunately, the work did not end as so many people were expecting it to in December of 2012, so the show must go on. We... Read more
Well today is my six month Sparkversary, and I am happy to say I've come a long way, baby! In the six month I've been here, I've lost 60 pounds. That'... Read more
My head is aching, and I don't feel like writing much, but I do want to get some things down. It's a grey and gloomy day outside, and it looks like it... Read more
I am so relieved that last week is over! I never want to have a repeat of it again. Along with my not very pleasant mood, I had to deal with illness (... Read more
Sometimes sadness is big and red and raging, more like despair than anything else. And at other times, it is almost a calming, all pervasive blu... Read more
As this work week comes to an end, I have finally been granted a little bit of breathing space to reflect upon things. I cannot believe how crazy busy... Read more
WARNING: This blog will be whiny. This blog will be depressing. This blog will be negative. This blog will be dark. This blog will be a sorry mess of... Read more
First off, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who commented on my last blog, or sent me notes of support and encouragement. I'm afraid I don't... Read more
I cannot believe how sore my hamstring muscles are today. Every time I move or sit down I have to suppress a yelp of pain. They feel completely and ut... Read more
I have less than half an hour left before my weekend starts and my brain is just fried. I am worn out, and cannot wait to get a decent night's sleep t... Read more
Last week was terrible when it came to my food choices and portions. I am pleased to report that this past week went much more smoothly for me, and I... Read more
Some weeks are just not good. NOT GOOD. And this past week was just such a not good week for me. I suppose I should specify here that really, it wasn'... Read more
Okay, well it's high time I posted another blog entry! I have so much to say, that I don't know if I'll be able to get it all out in one blogging sess... Read more
Work has been crazy for me today, as I have rushed to get a bunch of little things done before I head out on vacation. I thought I never would,... Read more
Just got back from the gym and my wife and I blasted through the weight room after walking for a mile and a half. Let me tell you, I wouldn't have we... Read more
I haven't been blogging as much as I would like to as of late, but I guess I've just been too busy. There are a lot of last minute things to take care... Read more
Last night was the first time I have been to a proper gym in many years and I got to go with my wife! We had a good time and did our 15 minute contin... Read more
Well I added my wife to my gym account yesterday and we are going to get started today. I also started using the beginner 5k walking trainer so I can... Read more
Warning: for those of you who don't like cheesy, sappy, or sentimental blogs, please stop reading now! For those of you with a stronger stomach for sa... Read more
This is what I ate today. Thankfully I had a full day at work so I didn't even miss having any snacks. I'm trying to get through without having... Read more
This past Friday was a major shopping day for me. For the first time since I've started losing weight, I decided that I was going to go clothes shoppi... Read more
My Lord, it has been since 2010 since I last blogged on here. I wish I could say I have been having good luck losing weight in the last couple of yea... Read more
Another work week is close to being past, thank goodness! I know it's not the best thing to constantly be looking forward to later, as you don't alway... Read more
Some days you just don't want to get out of bed. Today is one of those days for me. Everything just seems difficult to me today, and I have been... Read more
Alas, the weekend has passed again! They sure do fly by, don't they? It was a good one for me, however. On Friday I was very productive. I was on the... Read more
I can't believe how much I am enjoying this whole blogging business. Whether or not people actually read them (although I'm more than happy when peopl... Read more
Music has always been one of my biggest passions in life. I cannot get by without it. I never leave the house without my iPod. I always have my headph... Read more
Normally, I'm not one to follow any sort of entertainment or celebrity gossip. I don't care who's dating who, how much weight so and so lost, or... Read more
Today is my three month sparkversary, hooray! I've stuck it out this long, and I'm still going strong. For the first month or so, I didn't really use... Read more
I saw somebody wearing a Cookie Monster t-shirt today, and it triggered a sadness and feeling of loss in me that I haven't felt in quite some ti... Read more
Okay, I only have 20 more minutes at work, just enough time to get a quick blog post in, hooray! Today has dragged and dragged and I'm glad it's nearl... Read more
Well, here I am on the second day of my work week, and so far things seem to be going smoothly. Nothing overly stressful has happened yet, and I hope... 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.
