I teach, so I'm out of school for summer. My BF works long hours, so I've been getting up around 7 a.m. and going to my mom's for coffee. Then I motiv... Read more
Well I am less than 2 weeks away from my first triathlon. I know that I can complete it (barring any mishaps)... I am concerned about how well I wil... Read more
I know the title sounds strange but there is a point to it. This morning I was doing some painting outside to spruce up the house. While I was paintin... Read more
I should get that tattooed somewhere.
Seriously.
Like Seriously.....you've been in the 190s for a couple YEARS now.
Seriously...you couldn't kee... Read more
There is no middle ground with me, it's either feast or famine. I realized last week I was not moving and I was over eating.
This week - so far... Read more
Had fasting bloodwork done last Monday, and today I went to my doctor to get my results. She and I are both very pleased. My lipid particle number dro... Read more
I find that I keep making excuses for exercise. "I don't have...."
a stop watch (for interval training)
shoes (for interval training)
a bik... Read more
I have reached my Fast Break Goals for a two day streak.
1. Drink no diet cokes.
2. drink 8 glasses of water
3.. eat 2 vegs or fruits per da... Read more
So I should be so much further along than I am. But stress and depression has totally fumbled my attempts. I kinda got a grip now and I feel that I... Read more
I struggle with control when it comes to food.
Yesterday I went to Chick-Fil-A for lunch. It was a late lunch and I needed something fast.
... Read more
I've got a long day at work today and only a 15 minute break to eat. I think I ma going to bring in a tuna fish sandwich so I don't have to wait to ea... Read more
1) It's a busy day: you only have 5 minutes to make and eat (hoover up!) your meal or you've been food shopping whilst hungry, you're going home and i... Read more
...I will finally be able to lick this weight gain problem without causing too much grief to my daily routine...I find that I sometimes just don't hav... Read more
THAT TIME rolls around. BOO! The scale will be squirrely all week! I feel like I don't even have much to blog about until next week!
I do kn... Read more
I love raw veggies, the basics anyways. When I was a kid I ate carrots like they was going out of style. As an adult, it's still the basics, but I've... Read more
I am waiting on the truck to bring five loads of mulch - which means, of course, that it must be spread because we can't leave it on the driveway. Th... Read more
Recently I am experiencing a little bout with my body and health. I had made some commitments which were easy enough to handle, but then a... Read more
Today I tracked my breakfast for the first time in 4 days. I don't know why I haven't been tracking food. I tracked my exercise. Sunday I had a goo... Read more
a lovely day. i have two classes back to back today. then i will do some much needed practice and homework for them. my daughter is doing well and say... Read more
Wow, my husband said something the other day that really hit me hard. He was like, "you know, together we weigh 400 lbs". OMG. I've never looked at i... Read more
At this point, my mom is having surgery, so I'd appreciate it if anyone who reads this could say a prayer for a successful surgery and a great recover... Read more
I haven't been on Spark Coach because it expired and I don't want to pay monthly so I'm waiting for a better bargain. I started my new job and I'm ha... Read more
This is the new habit I've been incorporating into my life. I've been doing a lot of reading and I've come to the conclusion that being aware and pres... Read more
No junk food, and no overeating (at least by my general standards) - dinner wasn't much to speak of, quality-wise, but it wasn't junk, either........... Read more
I used Monday to cook and pre-package meals for a couple of days. I also started thawing meat for the latter part of the week for meals. I'm going to... Read more
For my entire weight loss journey I have been on my own. For 10 months last year I was in a relationship where I was ignored, at best. Then I was sing... Read more
Well today I have just found out that I have 30 days to move out of my apartment due to the land lord cannot afford to paint the house again for secti... Read more
Have been busy today, but dragging around. I did eat very healthy. I did get some exercise, but nothing strenuous. I did some walking, but not inte... Read more
well i have been low carb for 2 days now and not feeling too bad either.I am reading the atkins book a few people asked and you can't eat fruits at fi... Read more
Something our minister said in church yesterday. We have to learn to forgive ourselves as well as others. Tonight when I took my short walk after wo... Read more
I did it tonight! I joined Spark this past week, and the changes I've made are HUGE! I love tracking on Spark and love seeing the nightly report. It t... Read more
I think I am going to have a long July!!! my kids are coming for a month!!! actually bringing their own clothes. Bad news was that they took them of... Read more
Today was the day I checked on the inches that came off for the month. I was down 2 inches on the hips and a little on the waist , thighs the arms sta... Read more
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