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.

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.

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. Jan- Co-op looseleaf Indian Spice Feb- Yogi Cinnamon Vanilla Mar- Yogi Peach Detox Apr- Teavana Youthberry Wild Orange Blossom May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- 3) Keep a running total of debt and reduce by $4k by 12/31/15

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.

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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