Am back with our eldest son and family and it's great to have the same facilities as I have at home. Winter is setting in and although I saw some you... Read more
I have been sparking for 2 weeks and have lost 4.4. I have also been walking. This is week 5 of walking and am able to walk for 3 miles now. It feels... Read more
This week I have swum twice - GREAT - what fantastic facilities there are in this part of Auckland New Zealand. The only problem is my lack of techno... Read more
It's been surreal flying from one end of the globe to the other and being back with my own extended family in New Zealand where we celebrated my Mothe... Read more
We're home after a memorable trip to a fantastic place - Marrakech. There were times when I wished I was back here in London but that didn't last. T... Read more
Guess I better add some news here. So far it hasn't been a great year. My Dad died on January first. It was somewhat unexpected to be as quick as i... Read more
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Thought I'd share this fun song if you haven't heard it. It really motivates me to want to reach goals.
I also love the video o... Read more
Wearing this fitbit pedometer has been one good reason for going out walking I did ok on the first two days but then dropped below 10,000 steps but to... Read more
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In the spirit of Super Bowl Sunday coming up, take a look at this incredible story called "The only disability in life is a bad attit... Read more
Jumped on the scales this morning and wasn't surprised to see the numbers gone up by 7lb. Already I've eaten cake which was delicious but that's it n... Read more
My house is full of slimming books & magazines brimming over with low cal & low fat recipes. I've been toying with the idea of using these to cook a... Read more
At the end of 2012 I decided to give up on my exercise classes thinking I could do just as well within the confine of my house and doing yoga with oth... Read more
Hello Everyone! Here's a short, fun video of me and my wife -- hope you enjoy.
Also, thanks to member Shelli for both the idea for these videos... Read more
This week I decided to detox as a result of going overboard at Christmas. I can't believe how easy it's been. Today is my last day. Did I miss brea... Read more
I realise from past experience how all my new year resolutions fell flat by the end of January. So this year I'm not promising anything. I'd like to... Read more
Over the past few weeks I have totally lost the plot with regard to eating and exercising so have lots to do to make up for my self neglect. One bi... Read more
I went off to exercises yesterday feeling good about keeping the promise to myself - not to slack off the classes. Anyway one of the other ladies rem... Read more
My week beginning Monday 12th was extremely busy. On the Tuesday I visited Rainbowchoc down in Margate Kent. What an awesome day, I didn''t realise... Read more
Just entered my weight loss such as it is but grateful 4 any loss at present. I'm not doing any gimmicks to lose weight just eating sensibly at most... Read more
Went to bed early a first time for ages. So I woke at 2.30 am and got up and about at 3.30 am hubbie is doing earlys this week. Got online and star... Read more
It's not that my life is boring far from it but I can't seem to make it sound exciting on here maybe it's me and my fears rearing their heads again or... Read more
Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to completely forget
what that purpose was?
Turns out, doors themselves are to blame... Read more
I decided to catch up with stuff I've been neglecting this week so haven't made it to any exercise classes. My energy level has gone down and I just... Read more
Life has got busier one of the people who spent 6 months with us has gone today and there was his room to go through and thoroughly clean. ALso I dec... Read more
Two years ago I decided to do exercise in the form of 3 minutes walk, 2 minutes jog for 15 minutes until I got used to the pace and moved upwards. Wh... Read more
I've come to the conclusion that for me all food is relevant but in moderation. I heard a talk about cheese and which ones to avoid if on a calorie... Read more
It was great going into London the Wednesday before last to meet fellow sparker Rainbowchoc - Sandra. We did quite a bit of walking not as much as on... Read more
1. Track every morsel
2. Stay in range
3. Exercise at least 5 to 6 days each week.
4. Complete the 12 week streak.
5. Eat out or take out no m... Read more
My life need not be filled with religion in order for me to recognize this greatest mystery of nature. All creatures that walk the earth, including m... Read more
My dreams are worthless, my plans are dust, my goals are impossible.
All are of no value unless they are followed by action.
I will act now.
Act... Read more
Last night I decided to go out of curiosity to a spiritual healing. I was really looking forward to this event as I practice Reiki and know the beaut... Read more
Today I will multiply my value a hundredfold.
I have a choice and I will not let my life be fed to swine nor will I let it be ground under rocks of... Read more
I will laugh at the world.
No living creature can laugh except man.
I have the gift of laughter and it is mine to use whenever I choose.
I will... Read more
Today I will be master of my emotions.
All nature is a circle of moods and I am a part of nature and so, like the tides, my moods will rise, my mood... Read more
I will live this day as if it is my last.
And what shall I do with this last precious day?
I will waste not a moment mourning yesterday's misfortu... Read more
I am natures greatest miracle.
Within me burns a flame which has been passed from generations uncounted and it's heat is a constant irritation to my... Read more
I will persist until I succeed.
When I persist, when I continue to try, when I continue to charge forward, I will succeed.
I will hear not those w... Read more
It is so true about tiredness equalling over eating. I took an over night train journey to Aberdeen in Scotland and did nothing but eat. Got in to t... Read more
I will greet this day with love in my heart.
For this is the greatest secret of success in all ventures.
My love will melt all hearts liken to the... Read more
For the next ten days, I will be posting the information from each of the 10 sacred scrolls given in The Greatest Salesman In The World. This book is... 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.
