SparkGuy's 10 Minute Fitness Club Group Forum

3-20-2020 Hi! Everyone! I'm keeping our world together, hope you are too!

3-19-2020 Happy SPRING- Autumn! We are ALL going through the same things, in different ways. Our blue planet needs our LOVE! I am SO grateful for this amazing website-family. I send all of you BIG hugs & am VERY happy the internet still is on! Please keep joy in your hearts. If you need us, we are here, for each other!

Since many cannot go out, I thought sharing 2 ingredient recipes would be helpful. Items already in our pantry.

I am sharing a recipe I have made twice so far that I found on YouTube.

Mix softened cream cheese with salsa.

Dip whatever you want! Tortilla chips, vegetables, potato chips, crackers, etc.

I even threw in a can of black beans.

I hope you like.

3-14-2020 We ALL will get through this, world crisis. ! Living in Vegas, it is REALLY hard, as more & more theaters, casinos, public places close down more, today. ALL live shows have been canceled. We are an entertainment destination. REALLY weird, staying home! I am such a social lady, hiking with friends &&&&. Our stores are the same as everyone, almost empty. Amazing the world's focus on this, now, rather than the elections & who is running our country. I think this is the terrorist, we don't need outside influences, right? & the 'trauma' hasn't even really started! I AM so very happy we still have internet. I heard some places have closed it down, for emergency personal only! I know I am going on & on, but YOU help me feel like all will be OK! IF we get no internet, just KNOW I am here sending you ALL good ((((((((vibes)))))) of health & happiness!Keep your sunny side up!!!! . Thank you for being 'here'!

3-3-2020 Today is World Wildlife day! Let us all celebrate our world & the beings upon it! Share your love & I will too!

good
day 5 exercised yesterday and walked today

I'm getting out & about, too!

walked 15 min today.

thanks. still not exercising.

Hope you feel better soon!

2-11-2020 Being an artist myself, I love seeing & appreciate everyone's art.
We make the marionettes for my shows, Mom & DH & me & several others over the years. (Starting in 1958) My favorite part is the costuming! (I think of my body as a blank canvas everyday, for what I might wear). It takes us about 9 months to make 1 from scratch. Our 'recipe' = Start with the idea (is it apart of a themed show, Circus, Jungle, Christmas, nature or just performing by it's self as in Barbra Streisand, Carol Burnett or Barry Manilow when we make a STAR, they get a copy, too) ) -sculpt-make cast- pour manikin rubber in cast-pull out & sand & paint & holes for eyes, mouth or anything moving, eyebrows, etc.- same process with hands, legs, feet, anything showing skin- wood bodies- airplane control out of lathed spindles- pad bodies- put 'underwear' over entire body- attach head, hands, legs, feet or make shoes (I have a 1920's Singer leather machine for this) - costume- stringing (I like stringing too, it is like stringing a guitar or other instrument, if a part moves, then it has a string!- It is a long process, but SO worth it! I am more of a performing artist, these days. I have 150 to play with.They are 'camera' ready & get redone about every 2 years depending upon how often they 'work'. Mom & team have made over 5,000 with us. We really don't need to make any more. Her last was JANii, I've shared photos, Joel Osteen and a few others. Mom is teaching about GODDESSES & women's Play shops, now, not performing. Here's a few photos












I'm not sure why I was inspired to share this today. Don't mean to bore you, just I am Slightly Off The Wall! & you all 'feel' like family!

not feeling well. must rest. can't count but will not restart the streak.

day 3 walked an hour, but slowly.

day 2 walked 40 min.

2-3-2020 My performance on Saturday, was SO fun! The audience was amazing, the weather perfect (70 degrees, unusual for us) & I just had a wonderful time volunteering. 300 minutes of moving! Have fun EVERYONE!!!!!

(the audience performs, too!)

(performing JANii)

pretty.
embarrassed i didn't even manage 10 minutes to maintain my streak
day 1 waked 15 min.

1-28-2020 I've been doing a bit of clean up today & found a cd (LOL) of photos I submitted for a camera club, I use to belong to. Fun seeing awards from my past! 2010 Here are a few of them:

ARCHITECTURE, Las Vegas

MACRO

NIGHT

I've been adding walking more, too!

day 308. been doing something every day. today did 1.5 hrs. of walking and elliptical.

1-21-2020 Hope you all are well! I'm making veggie-turkey soup, today. Last night our LUCY dog, had a hard time standing & fell down the carpeted stairs. I'm keeping a VERY close eye on her, today. She seems ok, now! Scary! She has been having hip, things going on, Vet watching her, too! We love her so! I also did SP Nichole's 12 minute seated core workout, ALWAYS feels GREAT!

photo from this morning

Edited by: SPARKLINGME176 at: 1/21/2020 (16:53)

did 2 videos day 301

enjoy your hike.

did 2 videos. day 300 !!

Edited by: MINNIE at: 1/19/2020 (23:35)

1-17-20202 need to rest, today, been at it all day! Hope you are all well! Hike tomorrow. Happy weekend everyone! May it be blessed!

nice.
day 297. walked over an hour

1-11-2020 Yesterdays hike (2 hours) at the Nature Preserve, was so fun! I watched an Egret take flight!!!!

day 292. did a video yesterday and today.

1-10-2020 Today is the first day, in 19 that feels normal. I actually hope it gets boring around here!!!! DH working at computer today, slowly, but surely. I'm still bringing him food & doing all the care-giving things.... but SO happy he is getting stronger, too! His small business needs to go on, it can't with out him. Luckily our clients are just now getting back into their offices. So we didn't miss too many requests. & now I'm able to go shopping & walk Lucy, without feeling like he may pass over, when I walk out the door. SO MUCH STRESS NOT KNOWING!!!!! I'm up 1.5# & ok with it. I KNOW it is stress related! Thank you all again, for your support.......couldn't have done it without you, NO REALLY!

(photo by SP friend, RUTHIEBEAR)

wow sparklingme.2855 days.
flad you figured out your husband's problem. hope he recovers quickly with minimum intervention.

walked over an hour. day 290?

Today is day 2855 of SPARKING everyday!!!!! Great streak!
1-9-2020 We found answer to DH major pain! been VERY intense around here! REALLY helps to know WHY. It has been going on since 12-22-19! (we missed Christmas AND New Years, but happy to understand) After EVERY conceivable test, He pulled/tore a mussel. Rest for him AND me! It will take some more time for him to heal, but he is on his way! YEAH! EVERYONE for your support, Coming to SP land is what helped me get through all the chaos!


1975


2019 (44 years of celebration!)

good for you!, SPARKLINGME176

did minimum today to maintain streak. sometimes i need the push

Walking ALLOT!

day 287 walked 2 hrs

287 walked 38 min and scrubbed.

1-4-20 My DH is a little better today. Moving around a bit. Been intense around here, but I DO see a light coming into view. He goes to VA doctor on MONDAY, can't wait! Other odd situations going on, too. With my Mom. She's getting a new roomy.... YEAH! But not till Feb. Still trying to help where I can. With her being 91, she needs someone around, especially in evenings. The PERFECT long time friend lady is coming. Our pool broke, got fixed yesterday. still to cold to swim. LUCY limping today, not sure why, checking her out, too! All & all things seem calmer today. Still keeping VERY alert to DH. But hope to hike at the nature preserve, today. Sorry I haven't been reading your blogs &&&&, keeping focused on what I NEED to do. YOUR support mean the world to me, Please KNOW I am here for all of you, mainly in prayer, daily!

LUCY January 1-2020 looking for her 'dad' to come downstairs, he can't right now.

thanks pat.

day 284 walked an hour

Edited by: MINNIE at: 1/2/2020 (19:40)

@MINNIE. THOSE LETTERS ARE MY FIRST, MIDDLE, AND LAST NAME (PBVH), and the last ones are my hubby's initials(CCVH). The name I wanted to use was already taken, so I decided to use our initials so I wouldn't ever forget my sign-in name!
Pat

You did GREAT to ride your bike for nearly an hour!!

thank you , PBVHCCVH. what does your name mean?

maintaining my streak. lost count. rode stationary bike for almost an hour today.

@MINNIE You're doing great!

292

thanks,PBVHCCVH.

2 more days done.

Edited by: MINNIE at: 12/14/2019 (20:11)

@MINNIE. You did GREAT!

282
walked over a mile to run 5 errands. took over an hour.

day 281
walked an hour in the drizzle.

280
refused ride and walked in rain for an hour.

day 259 combination of stuff

good luck, slenderella. it is a long time. i'd like to post here with you. i've had hundreds of days streaks in the past. haven't been counting recently, but hold myself to sparkguy's 10 min minimum. i try for at least an hour on most days. gonna claim day 255.
today i walked for 75 minutes in 3 parts.
where is the 1000 day challenge?

Edited by: MINNIE at: 12/4/2019 (22:45)

I am on Day 71 of the 1000 day challenge. Anyone else doing this challenge? If so, I'd like to friend you if you don't mind. 1000 days is a LONG time and a big commitment!

DOing as much prep for tomorrow as I can. COunting my steps and my blessings

11-26-19 We are redoing our living room. De-cluttering, new TV. new stereo equipment, security cameras etc. Finally found the "GUY" . He will take away the old stuff, too! DH has HUGE speakers, almost 4 feet tall. Glad to let them go! LOT's to do before it all starts. DH hasn't done this since he moved in, 1992! He is adding "me" . I'll be able to feel apart of the decorating this time. YEAH! He was a bachelor for quite awhile! Also just found out we need a new pool motor. WOW! Expensive week, but will be lovely for the rest of the holidays!
I use to get rid of old things, cards etc. SO HAPPY I didn't burn our wedding photos! We were apart for 17 years & now back to playing again! But I DO need to purge lot's of old clutter.LIFE IS FABULOUS!!!!
Happy week to all!

Happy 44th Anniversary! SPARKLINGME176 nice picture. keep up the good work.

Happy 44th Anniversary! & SPARKLINGME176

Have a great day

11-2-19 Our 44th anniversary, yesterday was SO special. We had dinner on top of the world. It was perfect, (except I over ate) Lot's of walking & sight seeing. DH gave me 44 gas car fill ups. I gave him a detailed car cleaning for his car. It came out beautifully! We REALLY take good care of our cars, AND each other. We are still on our Honeymoon. Met in High school. Yes, we have our ups & downs, but try really hard at keeping our romance alive. Lot's of work, but worth it!

This month I started blogging again. I find it helps me start my day on a positive note.

Lucky you!!!!

10-8-19 Have a FABULOUS 1 & I will too! Down 6# since my re-focusing 9-17!!!! Woo Hoo! Performance on Saturday was fun!!!!

(Children participate! )

@SPARKLINGME176. You can do it with your terrific attitude. My hubby is joining me to make it easier for me. Of course he'll be done months before me as he only has 18# to lose! Still, his encouragement and support will help a great deal.

Yes! We are!

good luck. you sound determined.

Yesterday I took DH in for his annual checkup. We love his doctor. He let's me come in & learn, too! He is where I found SP. Well, he could tell I had added weight & DH did too. I won't discuss DH situation here, not my business to share! But he said to me, that IF I don't let the extra weight go, I will be headed for MUCH more pain, as far as my joints go. Kinda, lose it or lose your life! THAT WAS A HUGE WAKE UP CALL FOR ME!!!! YIKES!!!!

So today I pulled out my SP goal list, Photos of me AT goal & measured myself for the first time in 11 months! My lunch today was a plate of yummy raw veggies & a teaspoon of Peanut Butter. Breakfast was oatmeal & a few nuts. I've eaten 600 cals so far today, but they are VERY energizing foods. When I go to eat unconsciously, it will be with a plate of raw veggies. I have planned the rest of the meals & snacks for the next couple days. I've joined a 22 day food challenge, to help me focus on REAL foods, not empty calories. I'm doing this, because my life depends upon it! THX for YOUR support, I couldn't do it with out you!

(at goal)

(last week)

have a wonderful day!

I wrote a new blog today, "I am so grateful for my amazing life!" check it out if you want! Here's some of it:

6-27-19 Today is '1 of those days". A day I am SO grateful for my amazing life! I woke up when I wanted, hugged my DH the man of my dreams even after 50 years; walked our darling doggie , Lucy in the just cleaned park, with sprinklers on for us to play in; sat on our paradise deck, by the pool & had coffee & raspberry yogurt with walnuts; swam about 30 minutes; . I call this success. Success is when you get to do what you want to do, when you want to do it, with the finances to back you up. My goodness, I am happy to be alive, right now. Who wouldn't be? (Yes! I DO have bad times, but 75% of my life is just to my choosing! I am SO happy I thought LONG & HARD before I shared this SP blog, I know so many of you are having a hard time. BUT we can help each other, either way, right?) It has changed my life, forever! (On this my 2659 day of sparking + I received 100 bonus points for spinning the wheel today! How about you?

4-15-19 Today, after work, I took courage in hand & went to the Gym, after healing knee! (It's been 255 days ago!) BUT I did it! Yeah for me!!!!!! I only played for 30 minutes..... but what fun I had! Just being VERY careful! Elliptical, stomach press, knee presses, biking etc. Just plain fun! I'll see how I feel tomorrow. I HAVE been walking ALLOT & Pilates, but different mussels! Plus seeing people there of all ages, getting their groove on!

nice!

4-8-19 THX for asking! The show went GREAT! The children are so cute! They made 'ponds' after show, with staff,so darling!







(at home before show)

hope u enjoyed
day 19. walked over 2 miles today.
i give up. this is where we originally posted, but i'm moving to the 10 minute challenge below

Edited by: MINNIE at: 4/6/2019 (23:03)

4-5-19 Tomorrow I perform live, my marionettes at the nature center! I love the kiddies! Should be fun!

hope you made it. i did 2 miles today

Fabulous!!!!! I try for 3 miles a day, too!

thanks. how about you. i'm at least on day 15. walked 3 miles today

for you!

wow!

i can walk again. should begin a new streak. i'm an old timer who avhieved 100's of days here.

3-11-19 I have been Sparking EVERYDAY since 3-16-12! 7 years!!!I LOVE SP land!!!! My life is SO much healthier because of the amazing, continual concepts I learn from our founder Chris Downie! ! Please read & comment on my latest blog!

Thank you for being apart of my life! If I inspire YOU & you want to be SP friends, add me. I will help you when I can! I won't be adding so many people in the future, just one's that inspire ME! THX for reading!

29 mins NTC Workout today, in my living room lol

Edited by: KARNYX at: 11/15/2018 (14:17)

that's great, gingerpaws
hi gia
keep it up paula
been able to take a few good walks lately with two supportive devices. not sure what the future holds.

GOT OUT EARLY this morning. WE beat the crowd and without competition from the BIG DOGS, me a my little guy walked for 45 minutes.

Edited by: PAULA3420 at: 10/22/2018 (16:30)

Amen GINGERPAWZ

Hi MINNIE

Heart doctor finally released me to fo exercise after 6 months. Sunday i asked the church to pray for a favorable outcome without surgery. They laid hands on me. When the doctor did the ultrasound he was amazed. He said there is no damage but the ultrasound from last month showed that the heart was deteriorating. I told him ain't God grand and the power of prayer.

day 126 walked 25 min yesterday and today

day 125 walked ell over an hour yesterday and aover a mile today.

day 123. walked in the rain.

day 122 walked and plan to walk more.

hi mrose

been walking enough for streak. today i did 3 miles.

Edited by: MROSE7212 at: 8/9/2018 (15:43)

minimal again. not enough

been doin' min 10 min. today and thursday i did an hour.

wish you'd keep posting. the streak is a really good motivator. was able to walk yesterday and today. was able to eat normally today.

I haven't been as active as I should. I have been dealing with heart related issues since February. I have had two stress texts and found out that the top of the heart is deteriorating. So in four weeks I go in for a heart Cath to see what the damage is.

I have been told no exercise except for walking 5 minutes a day.

Since last August I have lost 54 pounds while working out with a trainer twice a week.

But now I fear that I might gain some of that back.

I hope whoever reads this has an awesome week.