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SparkPeople helped me loose 19 pounds in 2013, but I was overconfident and have gained quite a bit of it back. I need to learn to change my lifestyle, a bit at a time, and maintain it for the long haul. It is a journey!
In the past few weeks I've managed to rid my home of holiday treats, and am cooking more healthy meals again. Fortunately, we've had a fairly mild winter so far, which helps me to get outdoors and enjoy moving my body more.


SparkPeople helped me loose 19 pounds in 2013, but I was overconfident and have gained quite a bit of it back. I need to learn to change my lifestyle, a bit at a time, and maintain it for the long haul. It is a journey!
In the past few weeks I've managed to rid my home of holiday treats, and am cooking more healthy meals again. Fortunately, we've had a fairly mild winter so far, which helps me to get outdoors and enjoy moving my body more.






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Member Since: 12/26/2012

SparkPoints: 26,843

Fitness Minutes: 14,979

My Goals:
In 2015 I want to lose 11 pounds by April 1st, experiment with new teas and vegetarian recipes, and eliminate $4000 of total debt (credit cards and student loans) by the end of the year.

My Program:
 1) Find time for fitness 5 days a week
2) Increase the feeling of calmness and peace in my day-to-day by trying meditation once a week (or more!) and a different tea every month.
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3) Keep a running total of debt and reduce by $4k by 12/31/15


Personal Information:
I live in a small community in SE MN, but like to travel when I can. I'm lucky to live so close to the Mississippi River; I find water so soothing! I also haven't met a craft I didn't like, but I'm most fond of rubber stamping.

Other Information:
 I went back to school and finally got my accounting degree in 2010 at the age of 48. I have 3 wonderful children, 2 adorable granddaughters, and am married to the man of my dreams. I'm a lucky girl, destined to be a Cloverleaf!

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SLIMMINGSHAY
7/9/2014 10:52:24 AM

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You're comment on my blog, "My Transformation: IN PROGRESS" is very much appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to read it! Comments like yours are what keeps me motivated!

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Learning to have the attitude I have now is a challenge everyday, but I remember from the beginning of my relationship with my husband, he always said, "you deserve to be happy". He's right. The only way to do that is to stop thinking that everything is out to get me or that bad things always happen to bad people. I'm not a bad person. I just had a bad outlook on my life!

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MADMANSMAMA87
5/8/2014 5:28:38 PM

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I wish you had enough SUN to keep your attitude BRIGHT!!

I wish you had enough RAIN to appreciate the sun MORE!!

I wish you had enough HAPPINESS to keep your spirit ALIVE!!

I wish you had enough PAIN to make even the SMALLEST joy seem THAT much BIGGER!!

I wish you had enough GAIN to satisfy your WANT!!

I wish you had enough LOSS to APPRECIATE all that you POSSESS!!

& I wish you had enough HELLOS to get you through your hardest GOODBYES!!

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Hope you're having a tranquil Thursday, Darling!
Stay Positive,

Jes



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5/2/2014 7:00:57 PM

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An old Cherokee man told his grandson,
"My son, there is a battle between two wolves going on inside us all."

One is EVIL. It is anger, jealousy, resentment, inferiority, lies & ego.
The other is GOOD. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy & truth

The boy thought about it for a minute, and then asked,
"Grandfather, WHICH wolf wins?"

The old man quietly replied,
"The ONE you FEED."

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Never forget that you & only you can CHOOSE your attitude.
You CHOOSE which wolf to feed each & everyday!
If you are tired of feeling crummy,
STOP feeding the emotions that ONLY bring you down!
Always remember that a NEGATIVE attitude will NEVER create a POSITIVE life!!!
Choose To Be Happy,

Jes



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MADMANSMAMA87
4/28/2014 6:15:28 PM

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"Most of the SHADOWS of this life
are caused by standing in our OWN sunshine."
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ALWAYS choose to be thankful for the blessings you have been given!When things are tough, remember that someone out there wishes for, prays about & dreams of having those very things that you are taking for granted! Count your rainbows, not your thunderstorms! Don't dull your own sunshine by dwelling on negativity, bitterness or hate!

Dare to sparkle a little brighter, Darling!

Jes



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4/26/2014 8:59:08 PM

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