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Dunedin Run Club - Runners United to Remember
My Precious Spark, Gianna!
Gianna won a limo ride to lunch for being top fundraiser in her class. She's on a roll!
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Defying Gravity!
HALF FANATIC #3774
Hello SparkFriends, I'm Monty!
-In 1975, I left the Armed Forces with a 25% disability! I was told that I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 45!
-After being an athlete and going through weight fluctuation all my life, I had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in 2000, messed up all my blood work numbers, ate garbage, and forgot what exercise was! My maximum density had reached 258 lbs! After a reality check and ten years, I got rid of 30 lbs. ...
HALF FANATIC #3774
Hello SparkFriends, I'm Monty!
-In 1975, I left the Armed Forces with a 25% disability! I was told that I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 45!
-After being an athlete and going through weight fluctuation all my life, I had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in 2000, messed up all my blood work numbers, ate garbage, and forgot what exercise was! My maximum density had reached 258 lbs! After a reality check and ten years, I got rid of 30 lbs. But I slipped and started going back up. After moving to Fl, I was down to around 222.
-On Oct 16,2010, I was around 209 when introduced to SP. By the end of that month, I had started walking, I realized strength training again, I started fueling clean, and accepted a healthier lifestyle. (Slowly but safely.) I also discovered I loved walking 5Ks. I had done 4 official 5Ks and always envied the runners going by. I trained and achieved running several 5Ks! Since Nov. 2010, I've done 37 5Ks, 1 10K, four Half Marathons, and 1 Duathlon! I'm training for my first Triathlon! I turn 63 years young on May 25, 2013!
-I lost 40 lbs inside of 5 months, reached my goal weight and have been maintaining for over 2 years! I'm on the journey and I love it! SparkPeople provides me a source of accountability. The best way I can pass it forward is to be a positive force and help everyone here along our journey!
-There are slight bumps in the journey's road. DON'T dwell on them. Taking a break or leaving for a while only hurts you! You're only looking for excuses. Focus on your dreams and you will soar to your goals. Do it for you!
-It's simple. I want to be able to enjoy a longer life with my family here in Paradise! I'm taking back the years lost! Commitment, consistency, and persistence with no excuses or walking away is the winner's way! I am accountable. I wouldn't want it any other way!
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Member Since: 10/17/2010
SparkPoints: 108,154
Fitness Minutes: 34,888
My Goals:
For 2013:
1) To embrace new challenges in life.
DOIN' IT!
2) Incorporate new routines in my strength training.
DOIN' IT!
3) Continue to prove by example that the Spark Plan to live healthy works.
DOIN' IT!
4)Support, motivate and inspire all my SparkFriends any way I can.
DOIN' IT!
My Program:
For 2013:
1) Continue as a role model for my granddaughter and to work to inspire others.
2) Change up cardio and strength training plans as needed.
3) Continue to track nutrition.
4) Always cook healthy.
5) Always be in learning mode.
6) Stay positive and passionate about life!
Personal Information:
-I live in Dunedin, Fl, with a Palm Harbor address, by the beach! (Welcome to Planet Florida!)
-I'm "retired" after 32 years of government service with the last 24 at The Pentagon. :P
- I serve on the Public Affairs Action Advisory Committee, and Liaison to the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory & Stadium Advisory Committees for the City of Dunedin, Fl
- I am a technical & creative consultant, providing reviews and commentaries on several social networks.
-I was led to SparkPeople by my wife, DSSECRETS, in Oct '10 ! I can honestly say that SP strengthened our bond, friendship, and love. We are a powerful force!
- I've been to hell on earth! I've had 6 near death experiences!
I'm a survivor, still suffer guilt from it, BUT I'm now embracing life to the fullest!
Other Information:
"I've been high, I've been low, I've been yes and I've been oh hell no!"
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