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HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB!

I'll bet no one ever told you - I think you're eating too many veggies. OR - I think you need a little more sugar in your diet!
I avoid sugar as much as possible and I fill my meals with as many non-starchy veggies as I can. Sugar and starch are not my friends. Avoid sugar and starch and eat all the plants you can!

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I'll bet no one ever told you - I think you're eating too many veggies. OR - I think you need a little more sugar in your diet!
I avoid sugar as much as possible and I fill my meals with as many non-starchy veggies as I can. Sugar and starch are not my friends. Avoid sugar and starch and eat all the plants you can!

My Hobby: http://www.flickr.com/photos/-kayliz/sets

Less than 2 pounds to GOAL in 2012!
It's good to be drug free! No meds other than supplements!

I'm Karen and I'm retired, healthy, happy, and want to be thinner!

I lost about 20 lbs before I found SparkPeople. Now I'm reaching for a LOWER goal than before, (Dr. approved) but feel confident I can do it! The M-WORD - MODERATION- is the most important AND most difficult goal for me to attain. In fact, Moderation is a Four Letter Word, lol, in my book anyway.



Welcome to my page! My name is KAREN. (Unless I type too fast and leave out the A - which happens often and that's how I became KREN)

Of the time I invest in trying to get/stay healthy, 25% is spent trying to lose another pound and 75% is spent managing chronic pain. So don't expect my weight loss ticker to break any speed records!

DISCLAIMER FOR MY ARTWORK:
Caution! Rank amateur at work. No talent here, just technique and luck!! And a lot of FUN!

The biggest motivation for me seems to be sharing with others of like mind, along the sometimes rocky, hilly road to a healthier lifestyle.

Others inspire me, amaze me, tickle me, engage me emotionally and just remind me that besides the DIET RACE, I'm in the HUMAN RACE.

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My Goals:
I'm aiming for a fit and healthy body, free from chronic pain.

My Program:
I'v come to realize I simply have to eat LESS. I also try to move more in any way I can. Old injuries keep me from doing much consistent exercise, but water activities save the day.

Personal Information:
I'm a native Texan living in Central Texas. I retired a little early, at age 58. I wake up each day expecting HAPPINESS. It's a great thing to look forward to.

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My interests include oil and watercolor painting.

I've decided that my main "work" after retirement is keeping my body healthy and banishing pain and debility that tries to creep up on me.

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JUSTLYLE
5/19/2013 11:24:09 AM

Thanks karen for the suggestions, my reading time is in the long winter but will keep them in mind.

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IMAVISION
5/18/2013 8:19:28 AM

Thank you, Karen, for checking out my Blog.

As you commented - they display an “incredible talent” & it was a “beautiful way to handle the subject matter”.

God bless!




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LAVENDERLILY
5/17/2013 3:28:10 PM

Hi Kren,
Thanks for stopping by to read my blog. I have mixed emotions about this change. I just hope I can handle the stress of building another house. The last time, I said I would never go through it again! It is exciting and scary at the same time. AT least the boredom is gone.!
Hugs,
Nadine



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FISHINGLADY66
5/16/2013 11:32:10 AM

My SPARKling PAL... You are NOT ALONE.... you are in the company of others who truly care.... WE CAN DO IT.... Together.....

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Thanks for reading my blogs. I do watch "NATURE" on PBS sometimes. I really enjoy it. Just wish I could enjoy it more than I can right now.





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WHITNEYTEACHER
5/9/2013 9:48:57 PM

Nice meeting you emoticon I added you as a Spark Friend today too and look forward to hearing more from you.



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