I've been in a lot of pain since bedtime last night. I actually was hoping I'd wake up feeling better, but no.
My abdomen is in so much pain. I... Read more
• What made you decide to try The Spark Solution Program? I love the sparkpeople program, and have decided to read this book also. To see what I cou... Read more
today I baked up some Kale chips. The top ones are a spicy parmesan. The bottom ones were spiced with Tex Mex seasoning. They turned out grea... Read more
Wow. Day 8 didn't go too well. I wasn't feeling good all day long. Tired. Dizzy. Just not good. I ended up eating too much. Apparently when I f... Read more
I didn't do very well yesterday. I was WAY too low on calories in. I also ended up low on calories out, but in this case, it was a good thing.... Read more
I was surprised to see a 1613 calorie deficit yesterday. However, I'm noticing how tired I am again today. I didn't get in an fitness yesterda... Read more
I didn't get my fitness in today. Been crazy busy all day long. It happens. The reason I'm not counting this as a failure, and re-starting my... Read more
I also started my Visi 5 Day New You program at the same time. I am now down 3.5lbs. I've lost 1" off my chest and another 1" off my waist. I... Read more
Let's do a visualization exercise to start the day off right. Spend 30 seconds visualizing how you want to look and feel 6 months from now. What small... Read more
I'm STILL fighting this cold. It's a bad one. It's been two weeks since I started to feel "not right". A full week since I knew it was a col... Read more
I'm still pretty sick with this cold, but I'm determined to do what I can to make today count. I don't think it's a good idea for me to run, bu... Read more
I'm not mad. I'm actually more determined than ever right now.
I started a 12 week challenge. Today was supposed to be Day 16. But yesterday I... Read more
Imagine yourself inside on the couch. Now picture yourself running outside. What do you notice about the contrast between the two scenes? Which scene... Read more
I think I blew my streak yesterday. I'm seriously considering re-starting it. I'm not giving up. I just think I should re-start back at day 1.
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Today, visualize yourself in your favorite place in the world, whether it's your bedroom or a far-off country. Breathe deeply and take in all the posi... Read more
I'm so stuffed up today. Still coughing up a lung. But I think the pain that I've been in for the past few days might be passed. I sure hope so. I... Read more
I have been doing great on my journey. I have not been a slave to the scale. I did get on it the day before yesterday though. It's told me I... Read more
Today, focus on the feeling you get after a really great workout. Are you proud? Relieved? On top of the world? Exercise can be tough to get through,... Read more
I am still so sick. I'm actually medicating and it's just taking the edge off of it. So today is a physical rest day.
Yesterday actually went... Read more
I'll never forget that day, no matter where life takes me.
It's been burned into my brain this far. I'm not likely to every forget it now.
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I woke up this morning and I knew. I am sick. I'm not completely stuffed up yet, but my sinuses ache. My throat is scratchy. It aches all the way... Read more
Imagine that you are perfectly content with every aspect your life. What does that life look like? What steps do you have to take to make that life a... Read more
Imagine looking back on your calendar and realizing that you've exercised every day for an entire month. How does it make you feel to stay so consiste... Read more
I think I was right about the pasta thing I mentioned in one of my blogs yesterday. The bloating "seems" to not be as bad today. I'm also down to 23... Read more
It's been a long day. I was training for my new job. In home worker. I can't wait. I'm looking forward to getting my first contract. I still have... Read more
I'm a little frustrated this morning. I ate too high in calories yesterday. Just all the little things adding up. I only had a deficit of 588. It's... Read more
For today's visualization, imagine that you have to make a choice between your favorite junk food and an apple. Confidently reach out, grab the apple,... Read more
I just got a phone call from Envision. It's the counselling center that I am volunteering at. the lady who runs the in home program called me back t... Read more
I have a lot of things to get done today, so I might as well list it.
- go to see Sonja at Envision and discuss a position there
- Sobeys tal... Read more
My legs are still so full of lactic acid. I'm not moving very fast. It is getting better though. I'm going to really up my water today to help flu... Read more
Imagine that you are satisfied with your body the way it is right now. When you look in the mirror, you smile at what you see and feel no self-hatred.... Read more