Love the rain!
It has been raining since last night. It is very peaceful and sleep inducing. 102 At least for me....Not so much for my 2 year old, she got me up before 8 this morning. Gotta love those babies. LOL...
View ArticleYippee, down anther couple pounds!!!
So happy to report the scale is going down a significant amount again.!!!! 334 After the up and down over the last month I was beginning to think I would never lose any more. Then this morning BAM down...
View ArticleAnother first!!!
I have now had the privilege to eat a tomato that I grew myself! It was delicious!! 4 Now let me explain how the veggie and fruit supply works here in Oklahoma. Most veggies and fruit are grown on the...
View ArticleWhen it rains......
I have had an eventful week. First I have had a horrible time staying on any kind if a schedule food and exercise wise and so I am not doing great in that department. 39 Mostly because Hamburger helper...
View Article10th Anniversary!!
PRAISE GOD FOR A BONUS!! I finally caught a break (miracle) financially. My hubby got a well deserved bonus, not huge but enough that I get to go out and enjoy my anniversary. 224 Today is my 10th...
View ArticleFarmers Market
For my anniversary my husband and I had a day out. He took me to a farmers market and I got some really nice veggies. I am so happy. I got to make my green smoothie which is delicious and I am feeling...
View Article3 more pounds!!!!
Yah!!! Down another 3 pounds. I am happy to say that out loud!! Nothing huge going on right now. Except revival at my church. Had some great services with some young and passionate local preachers. It...
View ArticleStarting again......again
I kinda fell off the wagon diet and exercise wise for about a month. 39 I am however back on track. I gained about 5 46 of the 35 I lost but I have relost 3 of that so I am moving forward. 224 I am...
View ArticleIt is working......I guess!
I am down 6 pounds since Friday! I am using a doctor given, modified version, of the south beach diet. I am tracking my food and trying to exercise some everyday. I know I probably won't continue to...
View Article39 the first time......
I will be turning 39 on Thursday. The first time. 334 I suspect I will be 39 a few more times before I admit to being any older. 246 I usually get a cake or make cupcakes for my kids and hubby on their...
View ArticleHungry, Hungry, Hungry!!!
I am sticking to my guns.....for now. I am not liking being hungry all the time. I am hoping that if I continue it will get better. I do not know if I can keep it up being so hungry I can't sleep. We...
View ArticleFamily,competitiveness, and sticking to a plan.
I am feeling a little better today so far. I think that my "hungry" problem is partly because of the schedule of the eating. Also I am a go by the diet exactly kind of gal. A little cheat leads to big...
View ArticleFrustration!!!!!
I AM FRUSTRATED!! I will tell you why. I have several friends who have begun to take and sell PLEXUS. I have looked it up and it sounds amazing and healthy. The problem is not that the product is bad...
View ArticleTracking question
I am doing a exercise dvd from Prevention. It is called 2-week turnaround cardio. Chris Freytag is the fitness trainer. It is interval power walk with strength training mixed in. I am not sure how to...
View Articleday 2 of cardio and interval walk
I am a little sore today, in a good way. I am excited that I am back on track exercising. I measured and I have lost another inch from both my waist and hips and 1.5 inches from my bust. 224 The scale...
View ArticleDay 3 of 2 week interval and power walk
I am making myself do this. The new has worn off (I know it didn't take long) but I am doing it anyway. I will continue I WILL!!! I am feeling the results but the old fat lazy me says.....skip a day...
View ArticleDay 4 and 5 postponed..
I am doing day 4 of my exercise program today. I had a birthday party and some other activities that made it difficult to find a place or time to exercise. I did exercise but nothing I would know how...
View ArticleZoo walking.
We took our kids to the zoo yesterday. We went to the Oklahoma City Zoo, it is a nice zoo, very spread out so it is quite a good walk. As we were walking and running (2 kids ,7 and 3) around the zoo I...
View ArticleBusy little bee!
I have been out and about a lot lately so I have not been able to check in everyday. I am doing well, keeping to the plan and staying on the line. I will check in again as soon as I can. 521306381386...
View ArticleHappy Halloween!! (hear this with an eery voice)
I think that most of my busy is over soon. I have a halloween party for the kids on Wednesday and then trick or treating on Thursday and then............blissful inactivity anywhere except my living...
View ArticleChecking in!!!
I have continued to be busy. I am making skirts out of jeans to sell. As well as Christmas stockings and some other holiday stuff to sell. Sooo I have been working my little fingers to the bone. I am...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving!!! gobble gobble
I have been trying (really) to slow down and find time to check in more often. This time of year I feel like I am running to keep up with myself. On the upside all this running can be considered...
View ArticleA New Year .......and looking forward.
I managed to lose and keep off bout 30 pounds in 2013. I hope to lose another 80 in the future. No gimmicks or magic potions just slow going hard work and watching the calories. I am happy to say I am...
View ArticleGetting back on the horse.........
Today is the start of a new program. 30 In 2013 I used several different exercise programs and I have liked most of them. I started with walking and and playing outside with the kids. Then I added...
View ArticleIt is COLD!!!!!
I want to go out and walk.....I want to go out and walk........I really do!! However, I am in the house.....in the warmish house. In the house where the blankets and recliner call to me sweetly saying...
View ArticleNonscale victory....?
I am by my own admission a scale-a-holic. I have been known to step on the scale as many as 10 or 12 times a day. First thing in the morning.........after breakfast.......before and after...
View ArticleYahhhhhh!! weigh in day!!!
5 pounds and 2 inches!!!!! Good progress for the first week!!!! 244334 Happy day to all, hope you are all reaching your goals and making progress!!!! 521306381386224
View ArticleThe YUCK!!
This week has been unpleasant. I started feeling bad monday and progressively felt worse every day to follow. Coughing and coughing and coughing........till my stomach, back head and chest feel much...
View ArticleIt DIED!!
Yes, in the middle of the worst cold spell my patch of Oklahoma has had in years .....my heater died. The day of the passing was a bitter High of 19 degrees. The night was around 9 degrees and felt...
View ArticleNew motivation
I am thrilled to report that my mother has joined spark people. She was diagnosed with diabetes (not thrilled about that part) but I am happy that it is helping here make some healthy changes to here...
View Article1 down 99 to go...join me??
I have started a 100 day exercise challenge. One day down and 99 to go. I have been up and down the same 5 or so pounds over the last while so it is time to try a new strategy. I am doing prevention...
View ArticleDays 2 and 3 of 100 day challenge.
Day 2....no sleep....sick kids......pushing on. A little sore. Not horrible though. moving has made me less stiff. sweat sweat sweat. Also I am glad to report that just a little exercise clears the...
View ArticleDay 4 of 100 day exercise challenge. Muscles protesting...
Yes, My muscles are not happy about being forced to do something besides sit on the couch. The rest of me has tried to mutiny but I have won the battle so far. 104 I am happy to report that a few other...
View ArticleHappy Mothers Day!!!!
To all of the mothers out there who, like me, are trying to make sure they are around and able to enjoy their kids as long as possible. Happy Mothers Day!!! 214146214146214146
View ArticleDay 9 of 100 day challenge
I am down 4 pounds in a little over a week. 224 I am feeling the change in more than my muscles. I am getting more comfortable with the routine. I will continue with this exercise dvd for a while...
View ArticleFalling off the wagon...HARD!!!
YeP!! I fell off the wagon of health big time. I could give you all the reasons and excuses but the gist of it is I hit a big immovable wall and quit. I got a little depressed and decided to stop...
View Articleday 1.......again
I wish I was full of joy and motivation today.....sadly i am typing this with tears of shame and remorse in my eyes. I have managed to gain about 20 pounds since the last time I was here. I have been...
View Articlemotivated to move!!
I am feeling much better, motivated to move and sweat. It is a beautiful spring day out and I am itching to get out there and enjoy it. I homeschool my kids and this week is spring break for us...it is...
View Articleweight loss after 40....who is this body???
Seriously????? who is this imposter body that i now live in? I have never in my life experienced weight gain so quickly. I exercise and my body stubbornly refuses to work like it did even a short 6...
View ArticleThe best laid plans......
I planned to get started on my exercise routine last week. It had to delayed because of a very painful and untimely bladder infection. YUCK!!! 46 However with antibiotics and prayer I am recovering....
View ArticleSunday April 26....a new day
My continued efforts have not yielded any significant results in the last while. I am not discouraged the weight did not appear overnight and it won't pack its bags and leave that way either. However...
View Articleyah!! NSV
Good morning sparkers!! I am having a disagreement with my scale. It is not moving down very quickly and seems to have got stuck over the last couple weeks. However I am gaining respect for my tape...
View Article40 pounds down
I have not been here in a while but I have not been slack in trying to improve my health. I started anew in May 2015. I have lost 40ish pounds so far and LOTS of inches. I still have quite a ways to go...
View ArticleDay 1 again
I got up early and walked a little over 2 miles. I feel good about getting out and moving however I am disappointed in myself for falling off the plan and regaining 8-10 pounds. 198 I am however...
View ArticleLoving what you do.
I started getting up early 6:45 a.m. and walking 2 or 2.5 miles. It cool and humid (Oklahoma weather) at the same time. I noticed how much i enjoy it....really love it. The scale isn't really showing...
View ArticleA new year, a new start around the corner.
Like many many ......many others I starting 2017 with big goals. Lose weight, get healthier, be consistent in being active, saving money etc... the list is well....endless. 2016 in a nutshell was a...
View ArticleSaying goodbye to some old friends.....
This has been a long time coming. 39 I know i have said it many...many times before but....we can't see each other anymore. Sugar....salt....starch....You have all played a part in my current...
View ArticleOH how I love baaaaacon......
I LOVE bacon! now it is out there....it isn't a secret, has never been really. I could eat it 3 times a day and mixed in to almost anything. I started the low carb high fat diet a year and a half ago....
View ArticleCold early morning walk.
So today I got back on the trail. Walking a couple miles in the morning clears my head. Today it was a cold 21 degrees so I am not sure if the tingling in the arms and legs is frostbite or excitement....
View ArticleSnow and progress
It snowed last night. Just 2-3 inches but in Oklahoma people freak out like it is a blizzard. I wasn't able to walk because my hubby would rather i not slip and break a hip. 246 Yes, I am very clumsy...
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