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I'm married to the junk food king. This was not staged! The table looked like that.



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I carried an extra 25 lbs for 25 years. In the era of the "Biggest Loser" that may not seem like a big deal. I had always been told by family and friends that I could "carry it." The photo of me finishing a half marathon back in 2006 attests to that. Finally, on Jan 1, 2009 I decided that I just didn't want to "carry it" anymore, not for 13.1 miles, not up and down stairs, nowhere.

Now, that I've reached 3 years of maintenance, I never want to go back! Gradualism was my ...
I carried an extra 25 lbs for 25 years. In the era of the "Biggest Loser" that may not seem like a big deal. I had always been told by family and friends that I could "carry it." The photo of me finishing a half marathon back in 2006 attests to that. Finally, on Jan 1, 2009 I decided that I just didn't want to "carry it" anymore, not for 13.1 miles, not up and down stairs, nowhere.

Now, that I've reached 3 years of maintenance, I never want to go back! Gradualism was my plan and now maintenance is my goal.
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BROOKLYN_BORN is hoping to run a few miles in each of 6 countries, eat sensibly and still enjoy the cuisine of each culture
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Member Since: 8/20/2009

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Fitness Minutes: 11,824

My Goals:
Cardio, strength, balance, flexibility - to work on improvement in all areas.

Every morning - stretching/balance routine

Aim for 20+ miles/week

My Program:
 Monday - Short run and aerobics/weights class

Tuesday - 5 miles

Wednesday - 30 min of weights

Thursday - 4-5 miles with Interval training to build speed

Friday - same as Monday

Saturday - long, slow, distance (work toward 10 miles gradually)

Sunday - easy walking miles

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MJZHERE
5/22/2013 2:46:53 PM

Thank you for your support on my blog. Haven't been able to keep up with all that is happening with my sp friends but hoping to do so soon.

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AKATHLEEN54
5/21/2013 12:45:21 PM

Yes, you are right! When I went back to your page I recognized the table "full of junk food" I think I laughed about that the first time!! Critters are exactly the reason I don't try to garden anymore. The animals could eat faster than I could harvest anything.... I think one year they even ate OVER the fence, so I hope that doesn't happen to you. I found it was less labor intensive and ultimately less expensive just to go to the farmers' market, but it is very satisfying if you are able to harvest your own crop!! Good luck with your garden and enjoy your trip!! sounds awesome!! emoticon



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TX.PATRICIA
5/21/2013 10:04:20 AM

Cruising around pages trying to find my lost motivation . . .

Keep doing the great work you are doing and you will reach your goals in no time!

Have a great day!!

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AKATHLEEN54
5/20/2013 4:57:04 PM

Its funny you commented on my blog I don't recall if we have communicated in the past, but I know that I have read some of your writing. But anyway, the funny part is you were exactly one of the people I was thinking of when I was writing my blog. I guess at the time I was thinking that you still life in Brooklyn and I was hoping that was not going to offend or insult anyone by what I was saying. Like I said the city is everything to some, but others..... not so much!
Not to worry...... I still jump when I hear something rustling in the woods!! LOL!! emoticon



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MJZHERE
5/20/2013 2:09:12 PM

Thank you for your concern. Medical issues - seeing surgeon again today trying to keep from another surgery. Because of the mind fog, sight issues can't keep up here. Will be needing the sp support eventually when I am back to normal - almost no activity so will have to build back up. Hope all is well with you.



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