SparkPoints: (60,785)
Fitness Minutes: (62,165)
Posts: 2,801
4/7/13 9:22 A

i stuck to my eating and exercise plan all week last week.

current weight: 140.0

166 156.75 147.5 138.25

129

Posts: 2,648
2/28/13 6:32 P

i have been so busy and i have made healthy choices with my eating this week.

SparkPoints: (8,402)
Fitness Minutes: (5,004)
Posts: 81
1/13/13 4:34 A

I deserve a treat because I have made good, healthy, mindful choices of food this week and have "banked" a treat of a pizza (no cheese) and a salad. i cannot believe it but i am sooo excited to have this treat. Best of all excited to have a no cheese option. Never thought I would look forward to a pizza without cheese. Here I come.....

Pounds lost: 7.0

0 3.25 6.5 9.75

13

Posts: 1,129
1/9/13 11:12 P

I am keeping on track with exercise and healthy eating.

SparkPoints: (103,830)
Fitness Minutes: (43,233)
Posts: 20,695
12/18/12 9:10 A

I am trying like heck and getting nowhere and need somethingto get me going again!!!!

Pounds lost: 3.1

0 12.75 25.5 38.25

51

Posts: 166
12/5/12 4:31 P

i deserve a treat because it has been 3 weeks since i joined the gym,and i have lost 2.4.lbs.

Posts: 166
11/15/12 5:05 P

i deserve a treat because, it has been a week since i started back at the gym and i have been able to fit into a pair of pants that werent able to get up past my thighs.

Posts: 560
10/21/12 4:36 P

Because I am staying with the program this time. 53lbs gone!!!

current weight: 208.4

279 248 217 186

155

SparkPoints: (66,391)
Fitness Minutes: (84,549)
Posts: 2,115
10/16/12 11:40 A

I deserve that treat because I have been consisten on exercise and my food plan.

Pounds lost: 25.0

0 18.75 37.5 56.25

75

SparkPoints: (2,706)
Fitness Minutes: (2,302)
Posts: 9
9/21/12 7:54 P

I deserve a treat only had 3 binges in 2 1/2 month. lost seventeen pound. record my food almost every day.. walk 5 or 6 days a week. At least 1 mile a day and 4 to 6 miles on sat.

Posts: 1,208
8/28/12 6:20 A

Because I just do. I don't need a reason. :)
Today I'm buying myself some pretty flowers for my table and going to the park to swing.

316 Days since:  Starting Recovery for an Eating Disorder

0 87 175 262

350

Posts: 14,164
8/26/12 3:22 P

I deserve a treat because I haven't quit yet. I am going to find a way to lose weight and keep it off before I finisht with this life!!!

YEEHAW!

current weight: 211.0

245 225 205 185

165

SparkPoints: (18,845)
Fitness Minutes: (18,646)
Posts: 24
8/19/12 5:41 P

I deserve a treat because after almost a year of having my stroke and losing my job and still waiting to be approved for ssd. I believe things are going to get better. I still get sad but i know i am here for a reason. I am thankful for what i have.

SparkPoints: (80,334)
Fitness Minutes: (51,403)
Posts: 5,004
7/9/12 12:24 A

it's so hot & I've still exercised

Posts: 555
7/3/12 8:59 P

every day I go take care of my animals, which is a lot of exercise

SparkPoints: (80,334)
Fitness Minutes: (51,403)
Posts: 5,004
6/24/12 10:24 A

I did well on my vacation

Posts: 855
6/18/12 1:40 P

I'm getting closer to my goal

Posts: 852
6/15/12 3:19 P

HAPPY ANNIVERSERY TO ME!

Two years ago this very moment I was being wheeled out of surgery following my open heart - bypass surgery.

Mel Stewart, my Thoracic cut man, guaranteed 30 more years were added to my life.

So, if I die within the next 28 years….I get my money back.

My Cardio guy, Scotty Morris, just gave me the green light to workout 6 days a week, 90 -120 minutes a day. I failed to admit to Scotty, for the last six months I’ve been doing a 4/3 (2-3 hour) bi-weekly workout schedule. I also repressed the fact I restarted my (now tri-) monthly nine hour workout day(s).

Wonder if that would invalidate my 30 yr. guarantee.???

Pounds lost: 0.0

0 27.25 54.5 81.75

109

Posts: 51
6/7/12 7:09 P

I deserve a treat because after gaining 8 lbs I started being active again in Spark People and lost 4 lbs in one week and for 2 nights this week no snack after supper(between 6&7 PM)

Posts: 3,949
6/6/12 7:12 P

I deserve a treat because the stress I have been under today has been way over the limit. My little Callie was at the Vet and she is not in good shape and then I have conference calls that just about did me in. I want to get done Spark, walk a little and go to bed because I have a busy day tomorrow.

Still Smiling,

Joyce

current weight: 138.0

141 139.5 138 136.5

135

Posts: 1,611
6/2/12 2:04 P

i deserve a treat because i ran for over a mile yesterday without stopping.

Posts: 3,949
5/29/12 2:26 P

I deserve a treat because I did 23,202 steps yesterday andtimed walk 190, 16.44 miles. I will break my record of over 26,000 steps this week. Love to walk.

Smiles Joyce

current weight: 138.0

141 139.5 138 136.5

135

SparkPoints: (3,617)
Fitness Minutes: (3,633)
Posts: 1
5/18/12 12:35 A

I will deserve a treat at the end of the month, I think I will have angel food cake

SparkPoints: (5,744)
Fitness Minutes: (8,096)
Posts: 15
5/16/12 8:30 A

I deserve a treat because I just graduated at the top of my nursing class-summa cum laude, AND managed to lose 17 of the 20 lbs I put on during school. I feel better, more energized and ready to begin my new career at my age. I've rewarded myself with a few new clothes but continue on the wt loss plan!!! Way to go team for all your accomplishments!!!

Posts: 4,815
5/14/12 10:58 A

i had a good Mother's Day with out extra food. I got flowers not candy.

SparkPoints: (80,334)
Fitness Minutes: (51,403)
Posts: 5,004
5/13/12 9:17 P

it's Mothers' Day

Posts: 4,815
5/7/12 7:14 P

I am so glad that I can do the exercises again. This is the start of week 3. I am also starting to add more time on the bicycle and the eliptical. It seemed like it would never happen again.
I envy those of you that run. I am glad I am walking with out pain.

SparkPoints: (14,512)
Fitness Minutes: (33,655)
Posts: 3
5/7/12 11:38 A

I ran 19km yesterday in the wind and rain to train for my 2nd half marathon

Posts: 4,815
4/29/12 10:07 A

I am back at the fitness center. My knee is still not as flexible as I'd like. It feels good to be back in a regular exercise program. Therapy was okay but didn't help the rest of my needs.

Posts: 855
4/29/12 1:19 A

I hit a goal!

Posts: 3,949
4/24/12 3:15 P

I need some good laughs and a big hug for my treat with all the stress I am in.

Smile Joyce

current weight: 138.0

141 139.5 138 136.5

135

Posts: 2,023
4/24/12 8:21 A

Sunday I went over 25,00 sparks points, and 17,000 fittness minutes..

SparkPoints: (80,334)
Fitness Minutes: (51,403)
Posts: 5,004
4/22/12 12:18 P

a vacation because I've not had one in 2 years

Posts: 4,815
4/16/12 8:11 A

Energy to work...... I painted the living room and the hall so far. Keeping busy has helped me stay out of the kitchen and eating right has givien me more energy.

Posts: 3,949
4/15/12 8:43 P

I deserve a treat because in the last 2 days I have worked 9 hours outside in the garden planting and getting it ready for getting my veggies and fruits all summer. Love the weather and outside I will be working every day.


Smile Joyce

current weight: 138.0

141 139.5 138 136.5

135

Posts: 4,815
4/9/12 11:08 P

I didn't oveer eat Sunday and I didn't eat a lot of candy. My daughter knows I have been trying to stay away from sugar and gave me a violet for Easter. This was a great Easter.

Posts: 3,949
4/6/12 7:22 P

I was able to get outside and plant my onions today. Happy Easter.

Smile Joyce

current weight: 138.0

141 139.5 138 136.5

135

SparkPoints: (32,431)
Fitness Minutes: (39,309)
Posts: 1,414
3/30/12 2:20 P

I deserve a treat because I am apparently past my plateau (more like a huge mesa). I have lost a couple of pounds recently. Yea!

SparkPoints: (13,284)
Fitness Minutes: (14,839)
Posts: 496
3/23/12 2:06 A

I deserve a treat because of how hard I've worked to get where I am today. I've dealt with eating disorders, depression, bullying, and even rape. Every day is a struggle, but I've put on my boots and waded through the muck of life, busting my little bum to be healthy in body, mind, and spirit. I've even already earned my AA degree (earned at 16), and there is no stopping me now! Freshly 18, and I'm not letting any hard times set me back. I'm here on this earth to make a difference- to be a neurologist and neurosurgeon- and life won't get me down :)

Body Fat %: 21.0

22 20.75 19.5 18.25

17

Posts: 3,949
3/19/12 8:26 P

I deserve a treat because I am always giving and never ask anything in return.

Smile Joyce

current weight: 138.0

141 139.5 138 136.5

135

Posts: 1,177
3/4/12 10:11 P

on Friday it will be 2 years on SP and for the past year I have not lost a pound no matter what I did.

current weight: 254.8

322 291.5 261 230.5

200

SparkPoints: (32,431)
Fitness Minutes: (39,309)
Posts: 1,414
2/28/12 7:45 P

We went to a Mexican restaurant for supper, and I ate with restraint.

Posts: 946
2/26/12 8:28 P

My treat: hanging out at the park with my daughter and my dog.

Posts: 3,949
2/22/12 8:33 P

Because I did really good in my bowling today and did the things I had on my list.

Smile Joyce

current weight: 138.0

141 139.5 138 136.5

135

Posts: 946
2/8/12 10:39 P

Yeah TWIDGETTMOM! I'm claiming my treat for helping my kids with homework for 3 hours and NOT losing patience!

SparkPoints: (7,226)
Fitness Minutes: (4,977)
Posts: 12
2/8/12 12:19 A

I fit into a pair of jeans that I could not squeeze into a couple of months ago! I know you are not supposed to hang on to old clothes, but I have several nice pairs of jeans and pants that I am hanging on to because I know I can wear them soon. It was like the Progresso soup commercial, "It fits!" and that was a treat in itself!

SparkPoints: (19,206)
Fitness Minutes: (11,496)
Posts: 951
2/5/12 1:21 P

... I finally started measuring - and this month I tossed 7.5 total inches.

Pounds lost: 63.0

0 30 60 90

120

Posts: 140
2/5/12 10:33 A

Because I did two days in a row of Wii Active! Getting back on track with my exercising.

SparkPoints: (7,226)
Fitness Minutes: (4,977)
Posts: 12
2/1/12 10:57 A

because I am awesome, AND because I started the sweatsuit to swimsuit bootcamp challenge today! My treat is going to be getting my nails done!

Posts: 946
1/31/12 3:10 P

Awesome work HANNAHZOE! I'm claiming my treat for swimming this evening.

Posts: 261
1/29/12 9:43 P

I have been getting up at 5 am to workout for over 2 months, have lost 10 lbs and am loving my body more than ever right now. Plus, I will be undergoing a mandated shift change soon and will be required to work until midnight, yet I know I'll still find a way to fit exercise in. I've found my style inspiration and am scheduling a hair appointment with a master stylist. I also bought myself a new pair of boots and will be going away for a ladies' weekend with the women in my family! I deserve a treat!!

Posts: 946
1/26/12 8:18 P

ANNCRAB, your resilience and strength inspire me! My reason: I'm 2 days from finishing the 28day January Jumpstart Challenge. So glad i joined. My treat: warm milk and a romance novel!

SparkPoints: (868)
Fitness Minutes: (1,575)
Posts: 2
1/24/12 8:30 P

I have worked really hard to achieve my goals, and have had a lot of set backs including the death of my wonderful son whom I miss so very much, and I gained a lot of it back, then had an injury at school and couldn't exercise for 6 weeks. A month later I started challenging myself and started recording what I eat. What an eye opener. Now I am going full force

Posts: 707
1/19/12 4:39 A

I deserve a treat because I said "no, I will not go in the kitchen and pig out. I don't need to depend on food to always make me feel better."

And I didn't just say it, I followed through with it.

Edited by: POETICBLONDE at: 1/19/2012 (04:41)

SparkPoints: (18,730)
Fitness Minutes: (7,312)
Posts: 126
1/13/12 1:30 A

I deserve a treat because.... I deserve a treat so there!!!!and none of that sweet sugar junk

Posts: 946
1/12/12 8:10 P

I walked the dog while dinner was simmering. Multitasking!

SparkPoints: (18,730)
Fitness Minutes: (7,312)
Posts: 126
1/8/12 10:29 P

Because I drank water and not soda today!! Plus no food after 9pm tonite!

Posts: 946
12/28/11 6:23 P

Christmas cleanup made big progress today!

Posts: 855
12/10/11 2:42 A

I made it out of the office today without going near the holiday treats. I had healthy meals. I made it of my second job today without going near the doughnuts. And then I decided to NOT go out for a beer after work. Lots of No's today.

Posts: 1,399
12/8/11 11:53 P

Everyone deserves one occasionally. Deprivation can lead to bingeing.

Posts: 855
12/8/11 4:12 P

I'm having a pretty good day so far!

Posts: 1,399
12/1/11 4:29 P

Because I started back at gym with personal trainer. New gym, new trainer. Manicure tomorrow. Woohoo.

Posts: 2,139
11/30/11 8:09 P

I am learning and growing every day!

Pounds lost: 31.0

0 11.25 22.5 33.75

45

Posts: 1,660
11/25/11 10:26 A

...because I joined the Winter 5% Challenge. I love Chi Walking--learned about it from the Chi Running and Walking SparkTeam--so I do that during this Challenge. I also love doing a yoga pose or two most days of the week, so I am including that in my Chi Walking. And one day a week, I'll allow myself to eat some of what is not part of my blood type diet--this seems to calm my whole soul, since I grew up on those foods.

Pounds lost: 2.0

0 6.25 12.5 18.75

25

Posts: 1,399
11/20/11 11:03 P

Because we all deserve to treat ourself. I am going to read my book.

Posts: 1,660
11/20/11 6:35 A

Ditto HEALTHYOTTER.

Pounds lost: 2.0

0 6.25 12.5 18.75

25

Posts: 1,399
11/19/11 11:45 P

I made good choices today. I have room for a healthy treat. A treat can be very good.

Posts: 946
11/18/11 12:22 P

I'm conquering home improvement chores that intimidate me.