Well, August is pretty much over. I only have logged 25 minutes of exercise but I have walked a few times around stores the past week just didn't think it justified logging into the tracker ... Read more
Well, Friday the scale said I had maintained. This morning it shows up 2lbs but I can feel the bloat in my hands and feet. I don't think I drank any water yesterday with the exception of extra water added to my iced tea. Whoops. Carbs were hi... Read more
I have a weight watchers body fat scale that I have been using since the start of this most recent journey. The highest "fat pounds" it read was 124 lbs when I weighed 281. My body fat percentage was 49% at that time but the math is 44% These... Read more
Failed big time at following through with what I intended to do. Pain was bad this last week and I've been stressing about work and well, the lack thereof. I caught myself heading to the drivethru more than a few times but only 1 time did I act... Read more
In 31 days I am scheduled for a Diagnostic Laparoscopy to determine the cause of my reoccurring abdominal pain. It seems impossible but I am determined to get as close to my short term goal of 240 as possible. For most people losing 6lbs in a m... Read more
I got this recipe from my CSA newsletter but made it my own by adding 2 scrambled eggs to bump up the protein content as a meal for us.
3/4 lbs greens such as kale, swiss chard, radish greens, etc (I used a mix of radish tops and kale)
2 ... Read more
My husband and I had made a decision earlier this year that we would attempt to buy clothes from our local thrift stores only or receive them as gifts this year. So far we have done well. He found a pair of what appear to be brand new jean shor... Read more
Well, I ended up maintaining this month. June 1st weight was 246 with an official weighin a few days later of 247.6. July 1st weight is 246.1. Yep, maintain or a 1.5lbs lost looks about the same to me as I am still stuck in the same range. Bett... Read more
Lately I am having a big motivational issue with both my work and my fitness plan. I just can't find the umph to tackle the hard stuff. I know I need to deal with it but I just don't want too. The fitness stuff I get because I have always been ... Read more
We have had a quiet weekend around here. My DH was in the ER earlier this week and still isn't feeling his best. We ended up going to the gym yesterday afternoon for awhile. Doesn't look like we are going today. I may head up there in a few by m... Read more
Starparent had posted a blog about Dr. Oz's segment before I got a chance to watch the episode. Here is the link to her blog
www.sparkpeople.com/mypa ge_public_journal_individu al.asp?blog_id=4283319
Here is the l... Read more