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The Time is NOW!

I joined SP in 2008 and made great progress the first year, but since then have been stalled. I take ownership for the lack of progress and am going to make a change in 2012.

I quit smoking in 2005 and slowly gained weight over the years as a result of using food to replace my old habit. However, since then, my lack of consistent exercise, portion control, and balanced eating has allowed it to continue. This is NO LONGER acceptable - the TIME is NOW!

I'm DONE with ...
I joined SP in 2008 and made great progress the first year, but since then have been stalled. I take ownership for the lack of progress and am going to make a change in 2012.

I quit smoking in 2005 and slowly gained weight over the years as a result of using food to replace my old habit. However, since then, my lack of consistent exercise, portion control, and balanced eating has allowed it to continue. This is NO LONGER acceptable - the TIME is NOW!

I'm DONE with not wearing what I like!
I'm DONE feeling self conscious!
I'm DONE not being in control of my body!
I'm DONE being the fat girl!!!
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Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.
- John Dewey

There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results. - Kenneth Blanchard

Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.
- Paramhansa Yogananda

Peace is to be found only within, and unless one finds it there he will never find it at all. Peace lies not in the external world. It lies within one's own soul. - Ralph W. Trine
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DON'T QUIT
When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
and forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points a bit,
It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
if you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip,
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
that the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
but facing each challenge will help you grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.
When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit!
- Author Unknown
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Member Since: 7/14/2008

SparkPoints: 27,293

Fitness Minutes: 25,574

My Goals:
Update 9/8/2012:
WI = 205

1) Be true to myself
2) Try new things
3) Maintain the progress

Revised 9/4/2011:
WI = 244

1) To love myself
2) Make better choices
3) Be more active
4) Return to a healthy weight

SP Start 7/2008
WI = 262

My Program:
Tracking what I eat to stay within daily goals, drinking my water, and following my SP exercise schedule of 6 days cardio and 3 days strength per week (Wed or Fri off)!

I don't deny myself anything. It is all about moderation (frequency and portion control)!

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Personal Information:
I'm in my 40's, live in St. Paul, MN, married, and have one son & a fur-baby. Need all the support I can find to turn this body back to it's normal state!

Here's to today!

Other Information:
I enjoy reading, relaxing, out dancing with girlfriends, and spending time with family... on good days, exercising too!

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SANDY-TOES
6/14/2013 10:25:25 PM

New Challenge Announcement:

Season: Damn-I-Look-Good

June 15 - October 26

If you have not signed up yet, please do!
Be sure to include you want to stay with the Bahama Mama team,
at least, we hope you do!
Once a Mama, always a Mama!
We will only have 3 teams next season:
Sunny Gals
Bahama Mamas
Wave Runners/Sparklers (combined team).




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CORKYTHEMOM1
6/14/2013 2:12:48 PM

emoticon Melissa. Have you had your hugs today? Consider yourself hugged! Thank you for enriching my life and being a part of my journey. Sending lots of hugs from me to you! Have a blessed weekend!

"Hugging has no unpleasant side effects and is all natural. There are no batteries to replace, it's inflation-proof and non-fattening with no monthly payments. It's non-taxable, non-polluting, and is, of course, fully refundable." ~Author Unknown

emoticon H = Honored to have a special friend who inspires me on a daily basis!
emoticon U = Unity from your caring support and heartfelt encouragement!
emoticon G = Gratitude for the inner strength, perseverance and triumphs in all that you do!
emoticon S = Sparktacular role model that creates extraordinary results!


~ Monika ~ emoticon



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RYDERB
6/9/2013 6:07:05 PM

Just wanted to stop by and remind you that you are a strong, beautiful, Bahama Mama and you definitely have what it takes to succeed!
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Today is day 1 of our FINAL Springing Challenge. Let's make this last week count!

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CORKYTHEMOM1
6/4/2013 1:04:31 PM

emoticon Melissa! Your sparkpage is great! It is the month of June! Are you READY to jump into the summer month? Are you WILLING to set goals that will improve your summer? Are you ABLE to supplement your goals by creating outdoor activities that will bring you closer to achieving them? Let’s be READY, WILLING and ABLE to enjoy the freedom that only the outdoors can bring! We CAN turn our summer goals into sizzling success!

emoticon Let's Achieve Our * J * U * N * E * Goals! emoticon

emoticon J = Journey towards self-improvements by igniting your inner spark!
emoticon U = U CAN commit to healthy nutrition, fitness fun and emotional growth!
emoticon N = Never give up from conquering obstacles into mastering results!
emoticon E = Expect success utilizing positive thoughts, decisions and actions!


~ Monika ~ emoticon



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RYDERB
6/1/2013 1:09:59 AM

OMG Melissa you new page is FABULOUS!



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