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Hi, this is a reboot of my page - I'm from Boston and I'm working on losing 25 pounds.

I began running April of 2006, around the same time I originally joined SP. I lost 25 pounds, made friends in a running group I joined and was well on my way training to run my first half marathon...until a car accident hurt my back late 2007. Since then I have been off and on working out - after over a year of PT and then just work stress being made as an excuse to not finding time.
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Hi, this is a reboot of my page - I'm from Boston and I'm working on losing 25 pounds.

I began running April of 2006, around the same time I originally joined SP. I lost 25 pounds, made friends in a running group I joined and was well on my way training to run my first half marathon...until a car accident hurt my back late 2007. Since then I have been off and on working out - after over a year of PT and then just work stress being made as an excuse to not finding time.

Now, I need new goals - I'll never look like I did when I was in college. That's ok. I need to make realistic goals that will make me happy and find the life that will make me happy.
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 current weight: 168.5 
 
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Member Since: 1/4/2006

SparkPoints: 30,350

Fitness Minutes: 27,713

My Goals:
Highest this tax season: 4/30/13: 171.1

(G)oal vs (A)ctual:


Goal:
5/15/13: goal 167
5/31/13: goal 164
6/15/13: goal 161
6/30/13: goal 158
7/15/13: goal 156
7/31/13: goal 154
8/15/13: goal 153
8/31/13: goal 152
9/15/13: goal 151





Bonus, if all goes well:
6/15/12: goal 145


(slow loss in spring due to my tax season and I always become active after the deadline)

My Program:
 1. FITBIT ONE!!! 10,000+ steps daily

2. 30 min on my elliptical machine 3 times a week during tax season, even if only to watch the Daily Show

3. Use SP/fitbit/Neubit as motivators to keep my health on the brain

4. Dedicate time to making healthy food plans/choices

5. Aim for 5 quality hours of sleep a night during tax season

6. WATER WATER WATER

7. Go for min 60 min walks outside twice a week until I can run

8. Modified planks every other morning to strengthen my back

9 Begin walk-to-run program after tax season

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PIXIE-LICIOUS
5/15/2013 10:56:41 AM

"Three of the most powerful words in the English language are 'I AM RESPONSIBLE.' It's tough to do, but when the day comes that you can say those words, believe them, and mean them, it will be the most liberating moment of your life. Taking responsibility for all of your results, for better or for worse, is taking back your power to create results in your life."
-Tom Venuto
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Its up to you to make your goals and dreams a reality, Sparkfriend! Take responsibility, and do your best each day to make progress. You are totally worth the effort, you know!
I hope your week has been great so far!
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Pixie



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PIXIE-LICIOUS
4/29/2013 8:39:14 PM

"Just because we are knocked down does not mean that we are out.
We still have breath in our lungs and tears flowing down - all signs that we are alive!
Take a deep breath and be reminded that often our biggest struggles are stepping stones to our greatest victories."
-Rae Smith
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Just stopping by to wish you a healthy, happy week, Spark friend! Keep your goals in mind and keep pushing yourself every day to get closer. It isn't easy, but never forget that you are worth the effort!
Hugs,
Pixie




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PIXIE-LICIOUS
4/14/2013 11:31:22 PM

“The whole idea of motivation is a trap. Forget motivation. Just do it. Exercise, lose weight, test your blood sugar, or whatever. Do it without motivation. And then, guess what? After you start doing the thing, that's when the motivation comes and makes it easy for you to keep on doing it.”
-John C. Maxwell
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Get ready for a healthy week, Sparkfriend! You know what you want, and you know what you need to do in order to make it happen...so just do it! Push yourself, even if you don't feel like it...because you really are worth the effort!
Hugs,
Pixie





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PIXIE-LICIOUS
4/6/2013 3:30:56 PM

"The common conception is that motivation leads to action, but the reverse is true....action precedes motivation. You have to "prime the pump" and get the juice flowing, which motivates you to work on your goals. Getting momentum going is the most difficult part of the job, and often taking the first step is enough to prompt you to make the best of your day."
-Robert McKain
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Hi Sparkfriend, I hope you're having a fun and healthy weekend! Keep your goals in mind, and keep doing your best to make progress towards reaching them. Never forget that you are always worth your very best effort!
Hugs,
Pixie



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4/5/2013 2:05:00 PM

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