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most recent photo 5/09
I was very unhappy that this is the only dress that fit me, that I liked.
2005 or so, the two best reasons for succeeding this time.
I have 4 pics in my gallery
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I am moving, I am learning!!
In this process I am learning. My focus this year is to learn, about myself, my needs and me in general.
I have been struggling to loose weight for over 10 years now. I became obese because I am an emotional eater and I was in a domestically violent relationship (lots of emotions to stuff). I was also bulimic all through high school, when I became pregnant I stopped purging but continued to binge for many years.
Now I am here to change all of that. So many things in my life have ...
In this process I am learning. My focus this year is to learn, about myself, my needs and me in general.
I have been struggling to loose weight for over 10 years now. I became obese because I am an emotional eater and I was in a domestically violent relationship (lots of emotions to stuff). I was also bulimic all through high school, when I became pregnant I stopped purging but continued to binge for many years.
Now I am here to change all of that. So many things in my life have improved. It is like night and day and the final bits of darkness are my weight. I am ready to come into the full light of day.
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Member Since: 6/23/2009
SparkPoints: 3162
SparkAmerica Minutes: 3860
My Goals:
*I am a priority.
*I use all of the Spark People resources and reconnect with my Spark friends.
*I am following my formula.
*I am working towards weighing less than 300 lbs by Thanksgiving.
Long term goals:
To weight 132lbs by January 2011.
To participate in a Triathalon, in the yea 2011
Graduate with Masters in Education with emphasis in equine facilitated learning, fall 2010.
My Program:
The Formula:
*Plan out my meals ahead of time (6 meals that include protein, complex carbs and healthy fats).
*Track my meals on SP
*Drink 1 gallon of water each day
*Set up my vitamins so I already have them ready for each day.
*Walk my dogs every morning while doing a walking meditation and then sit in the park and do a sitting meditation.
*Exercise each day Monday –Friday, Strength training 2 to 3 times a week
*Track my exercise on SP
*Hike or do my horse volunteering on Saturday
*Rest (except walking the dogs) on Sunday
*Spark everyday for at least 10 to 15 minutes
*Have a I hour weekly planning meeting (with myself) every week (Saturday mornings)
Personal Information:
I am from Northern California but am living in Tempe Arizona.
I have 2 Teenage children, a cairn terrier mix dog, and a black cat, two rats and some fish.
I love animals, mostly horses.
I am a bit of a dork/nerd but I embrace it. It is also very easy for me to jump up onto a soapbox.
Other Information:
I am active, I volunteer and love hiking and horseback riding.
I eat organic, local if possible, and recycle, reuse and reduce.
Hero's and Mentors:
Hunkapi
http://www.hunkapi.org/#
Carolym Myss
http://www.myss.com/
Barbara Sher
http://www.barbarasher.com/
Wayne Dyer
http://www.drwaynedyer.com/
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