Tall Tales from the Tropics
We are embarking on a tropical adventure this May with fun activities and many wonderful memories. So you don't forget what you were up to this month. Here is our May journaling board. Use it to keep track of your activities, share thoughts and ideas, and to support and motivate yourself and your fellow Sparklers. Personal Journaling Do you keep a private journal or food tracker? If not, consider starting one. Make it a habit to take a few minutes to yourself to reflect
Apr 301 min read
Beach Blanket Bingo (Weight Loss)
May is a great time to get active , try new things and have some fun. This month's weight loss challenge will incorporate the following BINGO card to give everyone a chance to try some healthy activities this month. Starting Friday, May 1st, everyone who is joining our Beach Blanket Bingo Challenge can begin completing ONE square on the Bingo Card. Only one per day. We will use our weigh-ins from May 1st as our starting weigh-ins with weekly weigh-ins each Friday. If yo
Apr 301 min read
Taste of the Tropics
Meal planning isn’t always easy. Many times, our regular “staple” meals are what makes the list putting our diets into a rut, so to speak. Since our theme this month is about creating our own tropical paradise, now would be a good time to bring the flavors of the tropics to you dinner table. Now when you are traveling to the tropics, several different types of cuisines can fit the bill. Caribbean, Mexican, Thai, Hawaiian, Cuban, etc. Tropical cuisines feature vibrant fla
Apr 302 min read
A Snapshot of Paradise
Since everyone wanted to keep things simple this month, we are going to combine the monthly fitness thread with the picture thread. This month, make it a point to take a walk or do an activity outside your house as often as possible. Keep your phone handy and snap a picture of something you saw on that walk or activity. It could be a tulip in your neighbor’s yard, the kids playing sports, a bird on the feeder or your coffee cup sitting on your deck. Plan your daily walks
Apr 301 min read
Relaxing in Margaritaville
We all have busy schedules this May. A little self care, rest and relaxation is what is needed to keep our sanity as well as energize us to get everything done. What could be better than relaxing in a tropical paradise? Think of lounging on a warm beach and a ice cold tropical cocktail in your hand. Who said you couldn’t do that every day in May? Schedule Your Time in Margaritaville Schedule some “me” time every day just like you schedule your workouts, plan your meals, o
Apr 301 min read
Welcome to FSC’s Tropical Paradise!
The FSC Sparklers are ready to welcome the month of May in a tropical paradise. Warmer weather, beautiful gardens, outdoor activities, cool drinks, and great friends. All the makings for a delightful and active month. Join us for some fun in the sun! What to Expect Spring is here and it is a time for us to enjoy fun activities, beautiful gardens, outdoor activities and family gatherings. The great outdoors is calling our names, even if it is to just mow the lawn. In May,
Apr 301 min read
Who's the Fool?
This is our journaling thread for April. Since foolishness is our theme for this month, our journals should be no different. We need to have some foolish fun and frivolities in our every day lives. Let's have our journals filled with the fun and happiness we find this month and the positives we experience in our weight loss journeys.
Mar 301 min read
