So, I'm doing pretty well still with my food choices...HOWEVER...I did not exercise today. Not even for 10 minutes. My problem is that I am very sel... Read more
This year at work we have lost so many residents. Another suprise came when one of our residents was found dead in his bathroom at 4 45 am. This man w... Read more
Hello spark pals. On Monday I just had another 12hour shift thus getting home Tuesdays morning. Was in so much pain from being on my feet and lifting... Read more
As far as eating is concerned, I have reduced the amount of food intake. I haven't tackled a big change yet. I have been diagnosed with a disease call... Read more
I started walking. I haven't exercised for a good while. I did walk several weeks ago once but then nothing. So, I started back this week. I belong to... Read more
It's the witching hour (10pm), which means I want to snack. I think I will drink a glass of water and go to bed. Gotta be good so I can not feel guilt... Read more
Although I should feel overwhelmed by everything that is going on in my life, I have let it go and given it to God and trust in his purpose for my lif... Read more
Have you ever gotten discouraged or given up ON LOSING WEIGHT because someone else did? Or have you ever QUIT because someone else reached goal and y... Read more
Week 2 Day 1 of C25K. Had a rough day at work, came home and ran out my frustrations on the treadmill. It was a hard workout, I raced the clock the wh... Read more
(John 3:30 NKJV) "He must increase, but I must decrease.
This single verse is the key to a thriving relationship with our Creator.
We can't... Read more
Nothing particularly special happened today... But I did manage to be mindful with eating. Funny how some days are easier than others. Today was on... Read more
249 My first day using Spark People...
What a revelation it has been to force myself to do something I've always hated...keeping a food journal! J... Read more
Hey everyone! So here's what's been going on. If you've been wondering what I've been up to (besides working out! LOL!) I've about finished with helpi... Read more
Today's Spark Coach video was about cooking, and how we need to learn to plan and cook to be successful. I am guilty of not cooking as much as I coul... Read more
It seems like I got bum rushed all of a sudden...
I just sent out my e-vites for my party in 2 weeks. I'm gonna talk with a friend about my cake... Read more
I lost 7.4 my first week. I'm thinking this week isn't going so well so far. I went to the cities last weekend and walked the Mall of America....I k... Read more
I am as big as a house!!! SERIOUSLY!!! My stomach is out of control!!! I had to wear a skirt to my Dr's appointment today because ALL of my jeans g... Read more
we had some changes at work dropped on us like a bomb. Or so it would seem with all the grumbling going on. I decided I had enough of all the grumbl... Read more
So I had such a nasty headache last night! Every time I closed my eyes I could feel my pulse in my eyeballs...Yuck! So I stayed home from work and veg... Read more
Well I am for sure feeling my strength training today! But that didn't stop me, i still powered through a 30 minute strength training session. For s... Read more
I woke up today on the wrong side of the bed. I didn't make it to the gym, I didn't eat a healthy breakfast, I ate fast food for lunch and then Topped... Read more
Today has been such an awful day and I stress ate like woah. I did get out for a walk with the family, so that's a plus, but right now I feel so down... Read more
Today was another full day of what a terrible employee I am. Then the traffic home was so ghastly it took me until almost 7PM when it normally only ta... Read more
Today has not been a good day and I'm left feeling sad, mentally exhausted and drained. It started off ok and very quickly went to hell in a hand bas... Read more
Peas, beans, carrots, spinach, one tomato plant and the experiment of the year: ornamental blue corn. I love planting season and can't wait for my lit... Read more
Today was about pacing myself. I was quite tired from pushing hard for the previous 2 days starting from a sedentary lifestyle. So today, I took a s... Read more
For the second time in my adult life, we planted a garden. Last year (our first attempt) was not super successful. We partnered with some friends and... Read more
This was by far the most well-organized event I have participated in to date. Not that the others weren't great, but this was a pocket of excellence.... Read more
Well I may not get to post or log tomorrow. My husband goes in to have is sleeve procedure done. We have to be at the hospital at 6 am so it looks lik... Read more
I do not want to put a negative blog out into the universe. I started a long and itemized blog yesterday about raging. Anger. Often misdirected.
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Ok, I post the food that I eat, and I tell you all about it when I'm on track. But today, was not one of those days, so I'm going to 'fess up.
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working overnights this week killed my sleep patterns, I felt like a walking zombie most of the time.
I can say that the 18days of being on vacati... Read more
Today I decided to take care of myself. I got up early and worked out. I ate a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. There were some stressful situatio... 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.
