LIFE IS NOT A RACE, BUT A JOURNEY TO BE SAVORED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

Sacrificial Love
"Don't forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God."
Hebrews 13:16 NLT

Hi, my name is Teresa. I started Spark People 4 months ago today (1-01-10) . I have to say it has changed (and saved) my life. I am now down 30.4 lbs (Dec 31, 2009), but I am also down 19 inches. The scale tells me one thing, but the ...

LIFE IS NOT A RACE, BUT A JOURNEY TO BE SAVORED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

Sacrificial Love
"Don't forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God."
Hebrews 13:16 NLT

Hi, my name is Teresa. I started Spark People 4 months ago today (1-01-10) . I have to say it has changed (and saved) my life. I am now down 30.4 lbs (Dec 31, 2009), but I am also down 19 inches. The scale tells me one thing, but the INCHES tell me another. So please do not let the scale dictate how well you are doing, let your cloths do that. I am now 1/4 of the way through my journey. YAY! I like to look at it this way ( small goals) so now I am on my way to the 1/2 way mark.(75 more lbs to go total). And I will get there.

I also want to say I have the BEST support group out there. First of all, my Husband. He is wonderful for my ego and motivation. Also my team members are WONDERFUL and I am so glad I got the chance to help and be helped by each and everyone of them. THANK YOU ALL!!!


My determintaion is strong and my motivation is great(my sons & grand children - one day). My journey continues on daily...

Jesus guaranteed us that in this world we will have trouble (John 16:33). But no matter what happens, we can never be separated from God's love or God's purposes. He promises to preserve us from evil but not to pave over every pothole in life's road.
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JANUARY 2010

START WEIGHT 234.8 (hit my goal of 30 lbs before the new year)!
START INCHES 348.5 (down 19 inches total so far)

1-07-10 234.2 ( -0.4 pounds)
1-14-10 235.2 ( +1.0 pounds) :( only 2nd gain from start-up!
1-21-10 235.0 (0.2 - pounds)Back on track today!
1-28-10 (+1.6 pounds)

GAINED 2.0 in January ugggg!!Lost 3.5 in inches WOOT! Total 345.0 inches

February 2010 Start weight 236.4 YAY A NEW MONTH!

2-4-10 236.4 (-1.4 lbs)235.0
2-11-10 235.0 (- lbs)
2-18-10 (- lbs)
2-25-10 (- lbs)

March 2010
3-4-10
3-11-10
3-18-10
3-25-10


GOALS FOR JANUARY 2010

2010 Goals that are not above what I know I can do!

~Drink my water, not only because I like it, but also because it is what my body needs!
~Do at least 3 day’s of cardio- I’m not looking to go over board, just something in a busy life, I can still manage to do it 3 times a week.
~Add some me time to my weeks-go do something to add a bit of spice to my life!
~Track my food: it is amazing how it can add up!
~Journal everything, as I have from the beginning. Great thing to go back to later!
~Be here to help others out with what I know is a hard life change. But a worthwhile change!
~Promote SPARK PEOPLE TO EVERYBODY! It is the best out there!
~BE UNDER 230 LBS~(only 4.5 to go by end of Jan.)
~DO AT LEAST 3 DAY'S OF MY COUCH25k~9 weeks plus!
~Do at least 2 different DVD'S a week
~Find 3 new recipes, make them and share them!
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~~My start on Spark People!
STATS: AUGUST 27, 2009 (SP started Sept. 1, 2009)
STARTING WEIGHT: 265 (heaviest I have EVER been)!
STARTING SIZE (BOTTOMS): 22-24
STARTING SIZE (TOP): 2XL /3XL
STARTING BRA SIZE: 42DD
BMI: 47.1

After December 31, 2009 234.6 LBS
CURRENT SIZE (BOTTOMS): 18-20
CURRENT SIZE (TOPS): 18-20
CURRENT BRA SIZE: 40 D
BMI:


*SEPTEMBER* Start weight 265 lbs./ Start inches 357.5

September 3, 2009 ( -8 pounds) 257 lbs.
September 10, 2009 ( -2 pounds) 255 lbs.
September 17, 2009 ( -0 pounds) 255 lbs.
September 24, 2009 (-1.5 pounds) 253.5 lbs.

September weight loss = - 11.5 pounds / - 9 inches

*OCTOBER* Start weight 253.5/ start inches 348.5 (total)
**TOM-9-28-09
October 1, 2009 252.0 (-1.5 pounds)
October 8, 3009 250 (-2.0 pounds) Half way to first goal!
October 15, 2009 249.0 (-1.0 pounds) Under 250 lb. mark !
October 22, 2009 248.5 (-.5 pounds) No cardio/toning all week! Hurt my back!
TOM 10-26-09 Still no cardio
October 29, 2009 (-2.0 pounds) no cardio/toning all week!

October weight loss = - 6 pounds (246.5), -3.5 (345.5)
(-18.8 lbs total & -12.5 inches total)as of 9-29-09

*NOVEMBER* Start weight 246.5 / inches 345.5
November 5, 2009 245.0 (-1.5 pounds) Hit -20 lbs today YAY
Started the 30 day Shred on Monday 9th! November 12, 2009 246.0 .(+1.0 pounds) uggg
November 19, 2009 242.6 (-3.4 lbs)
TOM 11-25-09
November 26, 2009 241.4 (-1.2 pound) Thanksgiving Day!

November weight loss = -5.1 lbs / Inches 343.5 -2.0 =14.5 total
STILL DOING THE SHRED- 11-26 IS DAY 18!!

*DECEMBER* Start 241.4 weight / inches 343.5
December 3, 2009 239.6 (-1.8 pounds) woohoo under 240.0
Finished the Shred straight through on Dec. 8, 2009 YES!
December 10, 2009 239.4 (-0.2 pounds) ugggg
December 17, 2009 237.6 (-1.8 pounds) 2.6 to go 1st goal!
December 24, 2009 236.8 (-.8 pound) TOM today!
December 31, 2009 234.6 (-2.2 pounds)

December weight loss = -6.8 lbs pounds 236.4 weight
INCHES TOTAL 338.50 TOTAL LOST 5.0
Inches lost in the 30 days of doing the Shred were 4.25 total! :-)

FINISHED THE SHRED ON DECEMBER 8 2009 DID IT STRAIGHT FOR 30 DAYS! (4 MORE TO GO RIGHT NOW)
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Goal:...............Reward..............
..Acheived
20 LBS............New work out cloths...Nov 5, 2009
30 LBS............New DVD... DEC 31 2009 YAY!!
40 LBS............New outfit
50 LBS............ A few new shirts
60 LBS............ New pants
66 LBS............199 lbs-under 200 YAY! QUIT SMOKING!
70 LBS............Make-over, Hair, Nails & Feet!....
80 LBS............HUMMM
90 LBS............All Brand new cloths!
100 LBS..........A trip!!! Anywhere!
Maybe more???

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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 calories 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 struggle's, when loosing the 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!

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"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
~ Colin Powell

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