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June 2012 - Family in Norway....midnight Sun!





June 2012 - on the train in Sweden....yes, we located the beer car!





Me & my husband after completing our 1st 1/2 marathon @ U of I, Champaign, IL 4/29/11



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I'm Super Good, but I'll get Better!

updated 9/18/12
I am on a mission to live a healthy lifestyle! Since October 2009, I have lost 30 lbs and I am continuing to set new goals and live a healthy lifestyle. I am finding that MAINTAINING the weight loss is just as challenging....but I WILL DO IT....one day at a time!

I maintained 1/2 of that loss for over 2 years(since May 2010)

I am currently struggling with a recent 20 lb weight gain, but I am not giving up! One. Day. At. A. Time.
updated 9/18/12
I am on a mission to live a healthy lifestyle! Since October 2009, I have lost 30 lbs and I am continuing to set new goals and live a healthy lifestyle. I am finding that MAINTAINING the weight loss is just as challenging....but I WILL DO IT....one day at a time!

I maintained 1/2 of that loss for over 2 years(since May 2010)

I am currently struggling with a recent 20 lb weight gain, but I am not giving up! One. Day. At. A. Time.




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Member Since: 1/13/2010

SparkPoints: 17,610

Fitness Minutes: 23,138

My Goals:
GOALS:
Continue my healthy lifestyle where fitness and balanced nutrition is #1 priority

SUCCESS:
1st race: Steamboat Classic, June 19, 2010, 4 mi, 44:05

GH Fire Dept 5k - Oct 2010 (family event!)

Jingle Bell Run, Peoria, IL Dec 2010

1/2 Marathon - U of Illinois - April 29, 2011. 2:32 Woohoo!!!

Steamboat Classic 4 mi, Peoria, IL 6/18/11, 41:13

1/2 Marathon, U of Illinois, April 28, 2012
walk/run 2:53



My Program:
 updated 9/18/12

I am undergoing PT for bursitis in my hip for the next 4 weeks. The outcome of this therapy will determing my next workout program

I walk my dogs 5 days per week

I will begin ST as soon as I receive the ok from PT

I track my nutrition on SP 5 days per week

Personal Information:
I live in Central, IL

I am married to my best friend - 15 yrs and going strong!

I have 3 very active kids who inspire me everyday.

I am a soccer mom

I am teacher aide for junior high - I am earning my Masters in Special Education and will be done Dec. 2013.

I also have 2 labs who are best walking buddies!

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SLPCOWGAL72
3/22/2013 10:00:51 PM

Hello there! Doesn't look like the ol' groundhog had any clue this year when it comes to our weather, does it? I'm sorry to hear you've been battling injury. Sounds like you are doing what you can; hang in there! Hope you have a good weekend, and hope they are wrong about this 'snow business!!! emoticon emoticon



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2/21/2013 11:10:43 AM

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Hope all is going well for you. I'm looking forward to being back in C-U for the IL HM in April. Planning to make a whole weekend of it this time!



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ONE*BUSY*MOM
2/14/2013 1:53:24 PM

Thanks so much for your comment on my page. I will hang in there. It's just discouraging when I undo all of the gains I've made by running when I stuff my face with ice cream. What am I thinking? I'm such an emotional eater. But baby steps. I know that when I feel physically stronger, I feel better about myself and that starts to translate into other areas of my life, such as nutrition. It will get better!

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ONE*BUSY*MOM
1/30/2013 2:05:16 AM

Hi, Theresa.

It's so good to hear from you. I'm sorry that you've experienced the same struggles that I have over the past several months. It's a shame that we've pushed ourselves so hard trying to juggle too much, but at least we've both realized that we needed to take a step back. I'm so glad you are taking a little time to focus on yourself and your family.

As for me, despite my best intentions to take a couple months off work, I was offered a job that was part-time with flexible hours, so I decided to take it. I figured it was a good long-term opportunity for some balance. At the moment, I'm not sure I made the right decision, as I am already finding some of the promises made by the company are falling by the wayside. That said, it is still a million times less stressful than my previous job so I am willing to try and work out the kinks to see if I can still find that balance.

Like you, I have not yet found the right groove. Eating is a little bit better, but there is still no time for exercise. I only have time once the kids are asleep, but my 3-year old has been waking up frequently, thereby making it impossible to workout for any length of time. I am hopeful this is just a phase and soon I will have my workout time again.

Anyway, let's do check in with each other more often, if anything just to commiserate. Take care & chat soon.

Leslie



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ONE*BUSY*MOM
7/24/2012 1:48:25 AM

Hi, Theresa! It's so great to hear from you! I so understand where you are coming from -- when I first joined SP in June 2008, I weighed about 145 pounds and lost about a pound a week until I got to my goal weight of 125 pounds. After baby #2, I got to 125 pounds around July 2011. Today I'm at 137 pounds, so I'm closer to where I started than to where I want to be.

Right now, I just don't have time to exercise. I recently changed jobs and after the kids are in bed, I work. Every night. I'm exhausted and don't know if I can keep us this pace much longer. The "plus" side my new job is that I'm so busy during the day that I don't have time to mindlessly eat. I eat what I've packed for lunch & snacks during the few minutes I have between meetings.

Aside from work, I'm having a great summer. Lots of biking and spending time with the family. So glad to hear that you're enjoying summer before heading back to school. You have one more year of your Master's degree, right? And are you still on the city council? You're a busy, busy lady!

Do drop me a line every once in awhile to let me know how you're doing. If you stay on track, it will inspire me to stay on track. If you're so busy and you can do it, then I can too!

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