I feel like "Spark " used to have me under their control--and now, my head tells me I can "Go for it"---"Eat as much of everything"----and I am so ashamed--
So, before I resemble "Bertha Blimp"---I am now taking control of my mouth--and my mind--Grant it, I never bought chocolate ice cream , but-----the calorie count has been huge---
I dream of weighing 190----so------Here I go-- I only have 4.5 pounds to get there--Imagine me being able to say, "I WEIGH 190---or 189-----Oh man! -----
Tess is still in the "land of the living"--in a sorta fashion--The poor soul!
I shall not be a fat overweight person--- Lord love a Duck! That is my big fear! ---I am changing!
I am having a hard time about eating the wrong things, so I know what you mean.
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Hi Debbie--- It is going to change!-- Happy Labour Day
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to think of leaving where you have been for so many years. It’s where everyone knows you and where your supports are. I am trying to look ahead five years in this big property where we raised our 4 children and where our 8 grandchildren come to play and stay over. It’s a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteI made some of the Chocolate Nice Cream during a food prep frenzy and really enjoyed it. Very satisfying and smooth! 3 bananas frozen in chunks. Food processor it with 3T cocoa powder, 1t vanilla. (1T maple syrup, if you think you need it) I also added I T orange zest [ just put a piece of orange peel in the processor at the start and chop it finely for added flavour ]🥰
That seems like a good recipe. I'm going to give it a whirl . Thanks .
DeleteOh man, it is so easy to slip down that calorie road…. I feel your pain, but we will deal and be strong!!!
ReplyDeleteGive Tess and extra hug from me!
I felt the same and starting counting calories again with My Fitness Pal.
ReplyDeleteI’m having the same problem myself Lynda. Too much socializing with family and eating out. Luckily my low impact aerobic class starts again tomorrow and since I run it I have to be there. Hopefully it will help and I have stopped buying chocolate bars when I go shopping so I’m hoping to make some changes myself. Good luck with your changes. 👍 🥗
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda I have to admit it, it's been tough without Sparks to go to every morning for encouragement. I also put Weight Watchers on hold because I did not get back to goal after three months of trying and I hated to keep paying $44. a month for nothing. So I'm on my own now. Eeeks! But so far so good. I'm not really pigging out so far! I still try to walk every day. So that is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteIt's been quite a blow having to accept every day that we don't have SP any longer. But we gotta keep moving forward. Remember: YOU CAN DO IT!!!
ReplyDeleteNot turning to Spark each morning to keep on track I have gained 3 pounds. Today I am starting to get back on track to lose the extra pounds plus more. Spark was a real motivator but I can do this without it. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDelete2 helps to remember: Exercise helps you to make healthy food choices. If you do slip into unhealthy eating habits, tell yourself to start again at the next meal.
ReplyDeleteWe can do this!!!🏃♀️
Stay Positive!
ReplyDeleteOH I know. The mind has been playing games since Sparks closed ... "go ahead eat it! What difference does it make now." Well, my parent has to tell this child alter ego . . . it makes a LOT of difference. It's a choice .... do you want to be healthy or back where you were when you joined sparks in 2010? I wanna be healthy! I keep reminding myseof of that.
ReplyDeleteHUGS and you can do it!
It may not be Spark, but there are a lot of familiar faces out here, in the wider universe of Blogger, over on MyFitnessPal, and on Facebook. Cronometer doesn't have the social features, but is a fine food and activity tracker, and it has served me well since June 11th, when I grudgingly decided to give it a try. And surprised myself... I liked it.
ReplyDeleteWe can do this! Happy Labor Day!
You can do it, I can do it...let's do it together!
ReplyDeleteKeep On Keeping On (KOKO)
ReplyDeleteYou can do it. You did it before! Stay positive and believe in yourself. My prayers and good thoughts for Tess!��
ReplyDeleteKeep calm and drink your water! (Hugs)
ReplyDeleteYou got this! And yup, drink your water. (btw my profile picture vanished and I can't seem to get it back no matter how many saves - frustrating) Hugs and Sparkles!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad Tess is still alive and working hard to stay that way. She is a good lesson for all of us. She keeps on ticking... as the commercial says.
ReplyDeleteWe all miss the support, the friends we made, the tracking system, etc. But is Sparks the only place that can provide that? I know change is hard but there must be some place where we can find what we need. It might not all be in one place but even if we go to many places we probably will not be spending more time doing that then we did on Sparks. Like I said it is hard to change. I have heard many people say they like My Fitness Pal for tracking food. We might want to try that.
All I know is we need to do something. Because when we are frustrated and out of control you know what we do - EAT!!! Not good. At least that is what I do....
Maybe we can find an accountability partner? Some one who we trust and will keep us on track. If we have to track everything we put in our mouth because we are going to show/send it to someone that might stop us from sitting and eating candy or donuts or whatever all day long. We would have to be as honest as we were on Sparks. It is just an idea.
It might have been a good thing that Sparks closed. No I am not happy about it but I have to admit I was just going with the flow knowing Sparks was going to help me lose and maintain my weight lost. But when they closed it showed me that I really had not learned the lesson I thought I had learned. So I pick the pieces up and start on my journey to health. I just took a small scenic route to discover I need to be reminded that I need to take care of myself. and not depend on a program to help me do it. I hope to find a program or create one for myself that keeps me accountable. That is what we all miss is being accountable.
I hope and pray you will all find all the support you want and need.
Happy Labor Day everyone
I also feel your pain Lynda. I have forced myself to try logging my food into Cronometer, the free version. It's a mystery to me! Any way I am still exploring and trying to get a hold of my macro nutrients. As long as I keep an eye on them it seems to help and if I avoid high sodium it's even better. We will get it figured out.(((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteNote about commenting for your visitors. (Hopefully this is helpful)
I have a blogspot account (Haven't used it yet except to reply).You do not need to start an account to reply only. As I recall when I first started replying I think there were three lines, The first was my name and I could choose to be anonymous or public which would give your name and the rest of the world would see it. I use my spark ID. I had to give my name and an email address, it also asks for a website but that is not needed. I think I had a chance to check a box stating I wanted an email for notification to replys and new blogs. Of course I could have it all wrong but good luck.
I know you can!! Decide to do it and then do it! Stay strong! We're all rooting for you!
ReplyDeleteGood thught!
ReplyDeleteWell, it sounds like you'll have to take the plunge and start tracking your calories somewhere, either on paper or with a new website. There are so many options. That can make it hard to choose! I hope you find one, though, that you like!
ReplyDeleteI also am feeling like I was dropped and I can just do anything but I will continue to work on it I am so glad that Tess is doing ok
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda. Good for you, vowing to take control. You can do this. If you have to, find a new web site that will help you attain your goal. Keeping you and Tess in my Prayers. Beth
ReplyDeleteHoney, give yourself a break! It's a holiday already! Love yourself as you are...that's a great start. Love yourself like we (and Himself) love you! {{{HUGS}}}
ReplyDeleteDo you have access to a real dietitian? That helped a lot. Or, the forms that a dietitian gives out, for you to fill out each day. The dietion goes over them with you, and shows where you can make substitutions. And the weight comes off. But sometimes you have to admit you are human, too. Perfection is a myth.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for blogging. Some day I'll figure out how to comment without using the anonymous button. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteYes, the last four days my eating has been abominable. When I do that I don't feel really well. But even on Spark I had those spells where I "fell off the wagon." Still logging what I eat, and getting back to the healthier eating today.
ReplyDeleteIt's for life, so like any other part of life we'll have on-point days and not great days.
Happy Tuesday!
Like you, the loss of Spark has left a void in my life. Not just the checking in and the blogs, but also the snippets of other members' journeys in the Community Feed, the photos of their food, ideas for recipes, emotional support. I've been gaining and losing the same couple of pounds post-Spark. You can do this, and for all the people who are commenting, just know that many more are reading your blogs and are thankful you took the time and had the patience to stay in touch. Today will be better. I tell myself I don't have to be perfect, just better.
ReplyDeleteOh how we know that road well Lynda. Why is it we always turn back to food to fix the things that seem to over come us? Just like you said, start again and keep consistent. It's the way of being healthy.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that Tess is still among us. Best news I've heard all day.
Stay strong... sound familiar!! September is the new New Year (or so I read some place a ways back.) It makes sense for me (am a retired teacher so the school year is deeply ingrained in me!!) Time to start fresh and re-boot our good habits. A 4lb goal??? you can do it!!!
ReplyDeleteI need to refocus as well and start keeping track again. . . .think I am going to use MFP
ReplyDeleteI know your busy , but , you have to write it down , no matter how many calories , write it down . I see one of your readers pays 44 dollars a month for WW , boy that seems like a lot of money , when there are so many great apps out there . I use mynetdiary and I went for premium and that was 60 dollars for the whole year . There is also the free version of it . It's really good . But if I was you and if I enjoyed those contests I would go for myfitnesspal and join one of the contests with some old sparkies . Give a hug for Tess and tell her to keep eating .
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I am have a little trouble myself with the food. Don't know what it is that has gotten into me but I better get it under control fast. I think it started when we had a family get together this last weekend and I got hung up on the bars and now I have too much sugar in my system. Well if it's to be it will be up to me. So we start again.
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