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I carried an extra 25 lbs for 25 years. In the era of the "Biggest Loser" that may not seem like a big deal. I had always been told by family and friends that I could "carry it." The photo of me finishing a half marathon back in 2006 attests to that. Finally, on Jan 1, 2009 I decided that I just didn't want to "carry it" anymore, not for 13.1 miles, not up and down stairs, nowhere.

Now, that I've reached 3 years of maintenance, I never want to go back! Gradualism was my ...
I carried an extra 25 lbs for 25 years. In the era of the "Biggest Loser" that may not seem like a big deal. I had always been told by family and friends that I could "carry it." The photo of me finishing a half marathon back in 2006 attests to that. Finally, on Jan 1, 2009 I decided that I just didn't want to "carry it" anymore, not for 13.1 miles, not up and down stairs, nowhere.

Now, that I've reached 3 years of maintenance, I never want to go back! Gradualism was my plan and now maintenance is my goal.
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BROOKLYN_BORN behaved herself at today's picnic - ate sensibly with only 2 helpings of a great dessert
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Member Since: 8/20/2009

SparkPoints: 12,448

Fitness Minutes: 11,767

My Goals:
Cardio, strength, balance, flexibility - to work on improvement in all areas.

Every morning - stretching/balance routine

Aim for 20+ miles/week

My Program:
Monday - Short run and aerobics/weights class

Tuesday - 5 miles

Wednesday - 30 min of weights

Thursday - 4-5 miles with Interval training to build speed

Friday - same as Monday

Saturday - long, slow, distance (work toward 10 miles gradually)

Sunday - easy walking miles

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TX.PATRICIA
5/21/2013 10:04:20 AM

Cruising around pages trying to find my lost motivation . . .

Keep doing the great work you are doing and you will reach your goals in no time!

Have a great day!!

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AKATHLEEN54
5/20/2013 4:57:04 PM

Its funny you commented on my blog I don't recall if we have communicated in the past, but I know that I have read some of your writing. But anyway, the funny part is you were exactly one of the people I was thinking of when I was writing my blog. I guess at the time I was thinking that you still life in Brooklyn and I was hoping that was not going to offend or insult anyone by what I was saying. Like I said the city is everything to some, but others..... not so much!
Not to worry...... I still jump when I hear something rustling in the woods!! LOL!! emoticon



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MJZHERE
5/20/2013 2:09:12 PM

Thank you for your concern. Medical issues - seeing surgeon again today trying to keep from another surgery. Because of the mind fog, sight issues can't keep up here. Will be needing the sp support eventually when I am back to normal - almost no activity so will have to build back up. Hope all is well with you.



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CELIAMINER
5/20/2013 1:39:34 PM

Thanks for stopping by my Spark Solution blog. I really did need to get back to the simple rules for awhile, and this challenge seemed like a good opportunity. I haven't been following it rigidly, but it's in the back of my mind.

Hope you are getting packed for your next wonderful adventure. Have a blast!



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GINIEMIE
5/20/2013 11:55:32 AM

I'm green, I want to go so badly this year, but I don't see how it can happen.
Enjoy your trip, enjoy the food, walk, walk and walk. Easy on the bread & pastries.
You'll do fine.
BTW: I'm leaving for a family visit Thursday or Friday. I'll be home around the 6th.
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