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Cooper on the kayak 5/13
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Never Give Up!
I am focused on achieving my goals for weight loss and wellness. I have to be careful I don't overwhelm myself. Consistency, not speed will allow me to succeed! Family is important to me and they are very supportive. In fact, they are my biggest cheerleaders. I know I can change. Positive expectations will bring positive changes.
2/7/13
It is almost time for another 5% Challenge. I am committing to continuing my fitness streak. I am almost to Day 550 of 120+ minutes ...
I am focused on achieving my goals for weight loss and wellness. I have to be careful I don't overwhelm myself. Consistency, not speed will allow me to succeed! Family is important to me and they are very supportive. In fact, they are my biggest cheerleaders. I know I can change. Positive expectations will bring positive changes.
2/7/13
It is almost time for another 5% Challenge. I am committing to continuing my fitness streak. I am almost to Day 550 of 120+ minutes every day. I will continue to use the nutrition tracker and suggested menu- with some modifications. I think I need to eat more though. I have been on a plateau with my weight loss for about a month. I am hoping to break through that wall during this challenge. I have been hovering around 175 pounds, which is not bad, but it isn't where I want to be. If I lose my 5% this time, then I will only be about 6 pounds from my dream weight.
11/9/12
I didn't update at the start of the new 5% Challenge, but it is going well for me. I am down 138 pounds now. Only 22 pounds to go to get to my dream weight. It is more difficult to lose the weight now, but it still coming off... slow but steady! I have been in a bit of a slump lately. Still eating healthy, but not getting quite as much exercise. Kayaking is done for the season, so that cuts out one of my favorite workouts. I just need to get myself back on track energy-wise. I hope to be at a "healthy" BMI by the New Year. That is only 9 pounds away.
6/9/12
It's time for another 5% Challenge! I am now down 112 pounds from when I started a little over a year ago, and it feels really good. For the Challenge I will continue my fitness streak of doing 120 minutes of fitness every day. I am currently on Day 263. I am aiming for a year. I will also be continuing with weekly weigh ins (on Saturdays for the Challenge). Weighing myself weekly allows me to monitor my progress without getting too obsessive. In addition I will attempt to be more active with team discussions than I was for the Spring Challenge. It should be interesting to see if I make my 5% this time around! Think I can do it? I do...
3/17/12
It is the first day of the Spring 5% Challenge and I am off to a good start. I just wish I was allowed to post ALL of my fitness minutes, rather than being limited to 120. I guess they don't want us to overdo. I have now lost almost 100 pounds and 18 sizes in my jeans! I am also about to hit the 1,000 miles walked mark (since I started tracking my mileage). That is very exciting to me. In the last two weeks I have really stepped up my game. I finally felt comfortable joining a gym, and now intense ST 3 days a week. I still do cardio 7 days a week, but I switch it up a little and use the elliptical at the gym on the days I go to vary the intensity of my cardio. I also run intervals with my dog... when I can get him moving. (Some days he is a poky little puppy.) My newest goal is to reach 199 pounds on or near my birthday in July. What better gift could I give myself? Right?
12/8/11
After 6 months I am still going strong. I have lost over 70 pounds and 10 pants sizes. I have a LOT more energy, and much more stamina. I feel better overall, and I don't feel enormous anymore. I am more than halfway to my ultimate goal weight, and still losing steadily at my weekly weigh ins. Adopting a dog has helped my consistency with walking every day. He has to be walked daily... no matter what! Besides, I adore him. I am looking ahead to the next 6 months, but not obsessing over what I want to accomplish. I am going to revise some of my goals and my program to reflect the changes in my life. Merry Christmas everyone!
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Member Since: 5/28/2011
SparkPoints: 106,752
Fitness Minutes: 81,542
My Goals:
I want to be able to stand next to my niece and not feel enormous.
I want to feel comfortable on a plane.
I want to increase my energy level.
I want to keep up with my dog.
I want to shop in a normal store, not the plus size stores.
I want to be able to look at myself in the mirror in a bathing suit.
I want to be thinner and healthier.
I want to become a runner and be able to complete a 5k race.
I want to reach a "healthy" BMI.
I want to complete a sprint triathlon before I turn 40.
My Program:
I am tracking all my food intake.
I am walking everyday.
I am running intervals at least two times a week.
I am doing ST at least 2x a week.
I am biking 1x a week.
I am sharing my struggles with friends and family.
Rewards:
1. Adopt a dog. Adopted 8/1/11
2. Get a good haircut.
Cut 10/11
3. Get my hair colored.
Skipped this one
4. Take a day to go hiking with friends.
5. Go on vacation with my niece.
Personal Information:
My name is Chandra, and I am a 38 year old woman with a disability. While I am unable to work it does give me more time to focus on regaining a certain level of well-being, which I haven't experienced in a dozen years. I would like to be around to watch my youngest niece grow up... and outlive my dog.
Other Information:
I love to read, mostly romances and fantasy, but I also like a good thriller or mystery.
I live in a small town, so there is only one used book store, but I go when I can.
I also like opera, the theatre and being outdoors as much as possible.
I may be doing an overhaul on my life, but I intend to have fun while I am getting where I am going!
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on your amazing success sotry! Since I finally got a day off, I am reading about the various members on the New Strong team ............. Your story is fantastic!!! You are most inspiring!
Chandra, for leaving a comment on my blog, I Give Up!, the other day. It seems we were not the only ones who related to many of the things it would be better to leave behind. lol. Thanks again for taking the time to read my blog.