Hard work pays off! Trust me! And, if you're on Spark and you're reading this, know this: ANYONE can do it!

I have kept myself toned (to where I wanted) for 6 months, but kept the "weight" off for 4 years now. It's work, but I appreciate it much more. Sure, I wished it were easier and as a human being, there are days I wish I could just eat what I want, not exercise and still be thin...but I can't, it's not who I am or how God made my body. So, I have to embrace what I was born ...

Hard work pays off! Trust me! And, if you're on Spark and you're reading this, know this: ANYONE can do it!

I have kept myself toned (to where I wanted) for 6 months, but kept the "weight" off for 4 years now. It's work, but I appreciate it much more. Sure, I wished it were easier and as a human being, there are days I wish I could just eat what I want, not exercise and still be thin...but I can't, it's not who I am or how God made my body. So, I have to embrace what I was born with, work with it and Praise God for the Temple He has given me to care for. And, I thank Him for some amazingly fun exercise that I actually enjoy to counteract the amazing food ;)

Born in North Miami, FL August 15, 1980 (yes, GO DOLPHINS!!!). Currently live in Grove City, Pennsylvania (nope - sorry, not a Steelers fan). Mom of 2 children (son Tyler Jordyn is 3, daughter Meridyth Dimon is 9). Happily married since Sept 17, 2005.

Was overweight since a child and all through the impressionable teen years. After having 2 kids, time to tone up and make a *lifestyle* change.

Max Weight was 176 (prior to pregnancy). My height is 5'5, so I should range between 115-144...and I'm in that range (not under, not over). I like Spark because it keeps me in check with what I eat and what I burn and has helped me to tone and maximize my potential....and there are just some awesome people on here!

I currently take Zumba classes 5x/week. And, I have now started running ~3 times/week, 3 miles at a time (4.5 on the weekend).

~I can do all things through Christ who gives me Strength (Phil 4:13)

~This is the Day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24)

~My goal in life: Smile - because someone is always watching

Update: November 2009-

I am now a Zumba Instructor (part of ZIN) and look forward to teaching my own classes hopefully starting in 2010 (that is my new goal!).

I am somewhat maintaining and have started tracking food again due to a horrible trip to Europe (well, the trip was good...my eating, eh, not so much).

Update: December 27, 2009-

I will start January 5 teaching my first Zumba classes! Not gonna lie - totally nervous, but very excited as well. I've had some fabulous support and look forward to motivating more people outside of Spark and inspiring them to enjoy exercise once again! I love the smile I can put on others' faces and this is no exception!

I have so far made it through the holidays without overeating, binging and feeling crappy! It's been fabulous to enjoy food but yet not feel like I have to eat all that's sitting out. This is literally the first holiday season (from Thanksgiving through the New Year) that I am not "gaining" and grabbing my bigger jeans to compensate the bloating!!!

GOD BLESS 2010!

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