The Spark

I originally joined sparkpeople.com back in August 4, 2009. Unfortunately I didn't do jack shit with it. To my detriment of course. I can't say that my actually using the program back then would have done any good. The would've, should've, could've's and all that, but I have recently become active at the site after almost two years of leaving it dormant.

The sparkpeople program has a lot of benefits in the nutrition, fitness, tracking, and community avenues. I am slowly walking this road and have had to reexamine my original goals that I set up in January. The original goals aren't lofty or unrealistic, but perhaps I just didn't posses all that I should have.

I feel more connected by using sparkpeople.com. I am on teams with other people who are walking the same path that I am. Who will probably go through the same set backs that I will and I like that alot. The not feeling alone part has really given me a new vision to work towards.

I recently purchased The Spark by Chris Downie in the kindle version on amazon.com for $1.99. What a deal. I am a nook girl myself, but I wanted to save money, so I just downloaded it on my phone. Great investment so far.

My goals are completely set, but I wanted to post about my new (well new as in using it) pathway that I found in sparkpeople.com. More on the program to come in a later post.

Motivational Quote from http://choicequotations.com:

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Live, Love, and Laugh...Often,

HB

It's a Choice

There are two theories so far:

1. I should make changes, but make them slowly, and don't abstain from all of the bad stuff, i.e. sugar and carbs).

2. Do my best to abstain from the bad stuff and make the healthy choice every time I have the choice (which is almost every time if I plan for it).

Which is right for me? I have the feeling that their is no one plan, activity, or lifestyle change that will work for everyone, or even a large group of folks.

I started out the year by doing my best to choose the healthy alternatives, walking, and really pushing myself. That lasted for about 2 months before I tripped up and fell back on old habits. I have tried and tripped up over and over again. Though getting healthy is definitely still in my thoughts.

Currently I am coming to the realization that I need to be conscious of my decisions. Yesterday, I decided that I would do what ever it was I needed to do to make the choices good ones for myself. On the back side of my right hand between my thumb and forefinger I have written the phrase "IT'S A CHOICE!" So that it is right there every time I look at my hand. So far it is helping me stay conscious of my food choices.

Still got a lot to get right with, but for right now I am taking it one meal at a time. I hope every one out there are taking the steps they need to to get where they want to be.

HB

Daily - January 2, 2011

Hey Hey,

Today I think I did okay on eating. I am still working on getting into the swing of things. I have not and doubt that I will cut out things entirely. I don't think I can live my life just eating salads and drinking water. I know that some can live that life, but I don't thing I am one of them.

My reasoning of not cutting things out is that if I can't live with the eating habits for the rest of my life then what is really the point? Cutting things out in the short run may let me lose weight in the short run, but I am not looking for a quick change...I am looking for the long haul here.

As for exercise I haven't done any thing on that matter as of today and yesterday. I hope to go walking in the morning tomorrow...we shall see.

Food Rating is like a 6 (better than before but I know I can improve)

Exercise Rating is a 0 (Cause I haven't done anything yet)

Live, Love, & Laugh...Often

HB