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WomanWithGrit
So grateful for SparkPeople! I started (again) at 280 in April, 2013, determined to lose at least 100 pounds. As of January, I lost about 30 pounds but have learned how to treat myself better, how to track, and become ever committed to long term weight loss. My long term goal is about 150. I want to be healthy and *live* in my body.
September 2013: I have lost steadily and tracked my food and have lost about 25 pounds since my highest weight of 288. On the way to 150. I ...
So grateful for SparkPeople! I started (again) at 280 in April, 2013, determined to lose at least 100 pounds. As of January, I lost about 30 pounds but have learned how to treat myself better, how to track, and become ever committed to long term weight loss. My long term goal is about 150. I want to be healthy and *live* in my body.
September 2013: I have lost steadily and tracked my food and have lost about 25 pounds since my highest weight of 288. On the way to 150. I am 61, in the middle of a divorce, and have two adults sons. Working full time in higher education.
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Member Since: 10/23/2009
SparkPoints: 23,896
Fitness Minutes: 7,097
My Goals:
Daily:
Drink 8 glasses of water.
Walking
Tracking.
SparkCoach.
Intermediate Goals
260 by birthday - August 12
Start Strength Training
Grand Goal: Weigh 150 and be active, healthy, and and to live well in my body.
My Program:
My Rule of Life is my foundation - Mass, praying the Office, Service, Prayer.
Sparkcoach is great and gives me the structure that I need.
I am progressively adding exercise but have a lot farther to go here. I'm moving now, at least, and liking it.
Personal Information:
I'm from northwest Illinois, divorcing, two adult sons. I'm working and love my job - most of the time. I'm a late bloomer-- I plan on working to 70 or so and want to be healthy.
Other Information:
Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, Kristin Lavransdatter
Film: Milagro Beanfield War, Lars and the Real Girl
Hobbies. I work alot! Also working on another master's degree, reading.
My new priority is to take care of myself like I have not yet done in my life.
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S -- Say something nice to someone! 
U -- Undo a wrong you might have done to someone! 
N -- Notice and give thanks for all the things in life we take for granted everyday! 
D -- Don't give up when things go badly! 
A -- Ask others for help if you need it! 
Y -- You can accomplish anything!!!! 
Let's MARCH into the new month with an enthusiastic "We CAN Do It" commitment, dedication and perseverance towards our combined health, nutrition, fitness and inner well-being goals! 
M = Maintain focus on each goal with commitment and follow-through!