http://imsandrad.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Sandra L. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:26:30 GMT 2010-01-05T14:26:30Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793913 As a gift to myself for losing the first 30 pounds of the 50 - 70 that I want to lose, I bought myself a new (reconditioned) pink Sony MP3 player off of e-bay. My daughter's boyfriend loaded all my cd's . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:43:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793913 Sandra L. 2009-08-31T02:43:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765841 For about 20 weeks now I have been dieting and trying to live a more healthy life-style. Although I have been very good about not cheating, I have had several plateaus. The weight is hanging on like crazy. . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:28:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765841 Sandra L. 2009-08-07T03:28:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735695 Yesterday I had to find something to wear to a weddding so I went to one of the two department stores this town has to offer. Jc Penney's. I have to say that I wasn't really impressed when I . . . Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:46:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735695 Sandra L. 2009-07-13T02:46:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732645 I have been doing Atkins for 16 weeks and I have finally lost the first 20 pounds. For most of the time I have been doing the induction phase. I am really dissappointed that it has taken so darn long. . . . Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:15:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732645 Sandra L. 2009-07-09T03:15:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710570 Last month my baby moved back home. She didn't come alone. She brought her dog, Maddie and her boyfriend. (With my blessings) They had been renting a house about 15 minutes from here and they were sharing . . . Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:10:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710570 Sandra L. 2009-06-14T03:10:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710481 Today (my day off) I have been pretty busy. I have done three loads of laundry so far, swept the floors, cleaned up the kitchen, bathed three dogs, gone grocery shopping, walked a mile and a half on the . . . Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:54:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710481 Sandra L. 2009-06-14T00:54:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702014 I've been having a not so great week and I just need to spew some negativity. If you can't handle it right now, don't read this. I'd hate to infect anybody with my not so uplifting thoughts. (I know I . . . Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:07:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702014 Sandra L. 2009-06-05T04:07:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977695972 I found some really cool deals at Safeway a little while ago. I have to say that I was pretty impressed with myself. I checked out the ads and gathered up all my coupons and realized that I was going . . . Sat, 30 May 2009 05:46:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977695972 Sandra L. 2009-05-30T05:46:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977695955 The time is 6:15 AM. The dogs are barking for no apparent reason and your husband is digging you in the ribs with his elbow saying there is somebody at the door. (Which means, get up there is somebody . . . Sat, 30 May 2009 05:24:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977695955 Sandra L. 2009-05-30T05:24:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977686122 I am still doing Atkins and I just wanted to let you know, it IS working. Although I am not losing weight as fast as the book says is possible, I am losing. In fact I am losing about 2 pounds a week. . . . Tue, 19 May 2009 01:49:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977686122 Sandra L. 2009-05-19T01:49:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683873 When you read an article, do you comment and rate, or do you comment without rating, or just pop in and out without leaving a comment or a rating? I am really beginning to wonder what the purpose of rating . . . Sat, 16 May 2009 02:30:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683873 Sandra L. 2009-05-16T02:30:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666796 Yep, I'm still working at it. I am in my 5th week. I have lost 12.5 pounds. My pants are getting looser and I have more energy. I still have some carb longings, but I wouldn't call them cravings.LOL . . . Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:07:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666796 Sandra L. 2009-04-27T01:07:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666753 A week or so ago, I did a post about a really stupid move that I made. I clicked on the 50.00 Gather Gear button instead of the 50.00 Paypal button when I was cashing in. (DUH) I was really worried that . . . Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:59:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666753 Sandra L. 2009-04-26T23:59:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666688 I haven't had an e-mail notification since the 20th of April. Am I the only one? If I owe you comments, I am sorry. I have been watching my grandson for a week and am very behind. It is going to . . . Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:59:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977666688 Sandra L. 2009-04-26T22:59:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977661601 Earlier today, I checked my bank balance online and couldn't believe how low it was. Apparently I forgot about a couple of autopays and didn't figure them into my budget for the week. I know . . . Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:47:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977661601 Sandra L. 2009-04-21T02:47:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977659295 If you had to choose, would you rather have things or do things? Would you rather create a nice home that you and your friends and family could be comfortable in and enjoy, have decent vehicles that . . . Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:30:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977659295 Sandra L. 2009-04-18T05:30:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658277 For those who care or are just being nice enough to pretend. (LOL) I am in week 4 of my Atkins diet. My hair and nails look much better for some reason. I seem to have quite a bit more energy, . . . Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:43:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658277 Sandra L. 2009-04-17T02:43:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652770 I am at two and a half weeks. I haven't had candy for three. I am keeping my carbs way low. Even below the 20 allowed. I seem to be stuck between 9 and 10 pounds. I haven't really lost anything . . . Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:01:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652770 Sandra L. 2009-04-11T05:01:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649782 My Mood Tag Survey - Below is My Mood Tag Survey about me and the FIVE friends I have tagged to fill it out next! Return to healthyliving.gather.com to start your own survey! What . . . Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:41:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649782 Sandra L. 2009-04-08T02:41:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644220 I have been doing the Atkins diet for a week now and I have not cheated even once! YAY! Today, I was starting to get cranky though because I have been looking at that darn candy dish on the counter . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:08:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644220 Sandra L. 2009-04-02T04:08:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640339 Well, I'm still here. I am still doing well. The cravings for carbs are not gone, but they are under control.  I stepped on the scale this morning even though I said I wouldn't . I'm . . . Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:25:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640339 Sandra L. 2009-03-29T05:25:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640322 I haven't received any notifications for two days. Anybody else having that problem? I also tried to change my Icon and it didn't change. Has anybody else had THAT problem?   Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:38:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640322 Sandra L. 2009-03-29T04:38:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639556 myFaves Survey About Me - By commenting on this post you are signing up to fill out the survey for yourself. Return to the myFaves Group to start your own survey! myFave way to start . . . Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:29:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639556 Sandra L. 2009-03-28T05:29:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638608 Day two has gone really well. I did have some cravings for the candy that is sitting in the dish on the counter in front of my desk. But! and this is important! I did not eat any. For breakfast I had . . . Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:43:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977638608 Sandra L. 2009-03-27T04:43:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637578 I felt good enough today to cut most of the carbs out of my diet and eat mostly protein and veggies. For breakfast I had a boiled egg and 2 thin slices of cheese. I had two cups of green tea and . . . Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:27:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977637578 Sandra L. 2009-03-26T04:27:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636325 I was supposed to start the Atkins diet yesterday. Instead, I came down with the flu. I really don't feel like dieting when I am sick, so I guess I'll start as soon as this garbage is over. . . . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:58:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636325 Sandra L. 2009-03-25T03:58:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633468 Two of my daughters and I are going to start dieting on Monday. My youngest daughter and I are going to try the Atkins diet and my middle daughter Randi is going to try a low glycemic diet. I am not normally . . . Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:54:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633468 Sandra L. 2009-03-22T06:54:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633465 I have posted hundreds of comments in the last three days and I don't think I have even got 100 points! Is anybody else noticing this? Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:44:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633465 Sandra L. 2009-03-22T06:44:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625080 What the heck is going on? For the last three weeks, I have spent every day sitting in my office looking out the window at the beautiful weather we have been having. Yes, it's been pretty cold, but . . . Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:35:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625080 Sandra L. 2009-03-15T02:35:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624610 I have got to do my income tax today. Well this weekend, anyway. I haven't done my income taxes yet. I need to get them done so my girls can finish their FAFSA applications. I really have been putting . . . Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:24:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977624610 Sandra L. 2009-03-14T18:24:14Z