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July 2011
December 2011
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Finding "Me"
I've battled obesity most of my life and have gotten progressively worse since my mid-20s. Now in my early 30s and at the highest weight I've ever been (277 lbs), I've become determined to take control of my life and become the best person I can and not give myself an early death sentence.
I've been married since 2010 and share a 2 bedroom apartment with my husband, 2 cats, and a rat. Although my husband gets on my nerves plenty of times (what spouse doesn't? lol), he's a great guy ...
I've battled obesity most of my life and have gotten progressively worse since my mid-20s. Now in my early 30s and at the highest weight I've ever been (277 lbs), I've become determined to take control of my life and become the best person I can and not give myself an early death sentence.
I've been married since 2010 and share a 2 bedroom apartment with my husband, 2 cats, and a rat. Although my husband gets on my nerves plenty of times (what spouse doesn't? lol), he's a great guy who is good at getting me to think when I'm being less than pleasant.
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Member Since: 1/7/2012
SparkPoints: 2,905
Fitness Minutes: 1,987
My Goals:
At a starting weight of 277, my first goal is to lose 60 lbs by Dec. 31, 2011.
First set of goals and timeframe:
14lbs (5%) - March 1
28lbs (10%) - June 1
40 lbs - August 1
60 lbs - December 31
Ideally more is preferred but I am staying realistic and planning for a minimum of 5lbs per month (1lb a week for 4-5 weeks).
My Program:
First, two ways of tracking my food and eating habits:
1. Online here at SP
2. In a small notebook for when I am traveling or incapable of posting online.
I am also writing down and celebrating small successes on my personal blog www.coffeepotchronicles.com. While that blog focuses on a little bit of everything, there will be regular updates and thoughts on progress and challenges.
Exercise:
1. Tracking steps and calories burned on pedometer.
Goal 1: Average 6,000 steps or 2.5-3 miles per day
Achieve by: February 1. Sooner if energy and stamina has increased enough to allow for an increase in steps.
Goal 2: Average 8,000 steps or 3.5-4 miles per day
Achieve by: March 1. Sooner if possible.
Goal 3: Average 10,000+ steps or 5-7 miles per day
Achieve by: May 1. Sooner if possible.
2. Begin adding strength training as stamina and energy increases.
Add to exercise regimen by: Apr
Personal Information:
I am 31 and happily married to a great guy. Together we live in Las Vegas/Henderson, NV and share an apartment with 2 demanding but loveable cats and 1 adorable yet aloof rat.
Interests include:
* Photography
* Writing
* Blogging
* Networking/making friends
* Traveling
* Social Media (which includes blogging and networking)
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