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Born in the first half of the last century, I have now been a member longer than some of the Spark coaches. That makes me an old-timer. I joined Spark in May of 2005, before the change to the current format.

What caused me to join was an attempt to lose weight brought on by a time of deep depression caused by PTSD.

I continue with Spark to help me focus on an important part of my life, and to continue to interact with all the quick and dedicated minds here at Spark ...
Born in the first half of the last century, I have now been a member longer than some of the Spark coaches. That makes me an old-timer. I joined Spark in May of 2005, before the change to the current format.

What caused me to join was an attempt to lose weight brought on by a time of deep depression caused by PTSD.

I continue with Spark to help me focus on an important part of my life, and to continue to interact with all the quick and dedicated minds here at Spark People.

While here, I have become an advocate of "Humor is the Best Medicine" philosophy and on most days I will have a blog post that is either funny, sarcastic or very droll.

Everyone is invited for some unplanned core muscle building through laughter!
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POPEYETHETURTLE Opened the pool today. Water temp was 57. It made for some fast laps and high on the water swimming. Almost flew the 1st 3 laps. Brrrr
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Member Since: 4/10/2006

SparkPoints: 194,590

Fitness Minutes: 91,644

My Goals:
5.5 pounds down in 2011
January 1 - #201.5 start
February 1 - 200 - 199
Goal met
March 1 - 198.5 -198
Goal met
April 1 - 198.5 - 197
May 1 - 197.5 - 196.5
June 1 - 197 - 195.5
August 1 - 191
September 1 - 189.5
October 1 - 190 -188.5
November 1 - 189 - 187.5
December 1 - 188 - 186.5
#-13.5 = -6.7%

Long Range Goal = #170



My Program:
Depression episodes were more than I expected in 2011. I put together a "Motivational Music" CD to help with down mornings. I did manage to keep off #5.5, which, I guess, is better than adding to my start last year.

I WILL prove my Endo Wrong!

When I had polio as a child, they told me I'd never walk without a limp, either. I lettered in cross country, track and football - then went on to become an Army officer and combat vet.

Stubbornness can be a positive trait.

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I live in the Heart of America, Raytown, MO

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Anyone who wants to reach me can SparkMail me here.

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CICI510
4/10/2013 12:47:47 PM

First off, let me say thank you so much for writing to me! I love any and all comments on my page and definitely want to hear about others who are going through what I'm going through.

I am getting insurance in May and actually saw a new gyno yesterday who is wonderful and wants to wait to do anything until after I am insured. He did say it could be endometrosis but he cant tell until he goes in there and looks. Until then he has changed my birth control (which he believes is hurting rather than helping my issues) and given me some pointers on what to do when the pain hits and its a waiting game until I get coverage.

I will definitely do a check on my new doctor and make sure everything is on the up and up. I did look at patient reviews and found no negatives about this doctor whatsoever so that's a good sign.

Thank you again for your concern and for visiting my page!! Have a very blessed day!!



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JULIAMOONCHILD
1/9/2013 7:20:40 PM

Sounds like you have what I had before Christmas. Wasn't supposed to be the flu and, like you, I didn't have any of the other symptoms ......BUT ..... I hurt so bad (like had been beaten with baseball bat over every square inch of my body!) I cried (in a moaning sorta way) at the Doc's office. Pathetic, but true.

Hope you are feeling better soon. Mine "flu" thingy didn't last long, but a cough thing that followed lasted 3 weeks.
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LODESTONE
12/15/2012 2:15:27 PM

Who's the little darling you use on your profile pic?



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JULIAMOONCHILD
12/9/2012 3:02:27 PM

PS. The goodie I chose for you was not meant to have any special meaning, yet .... (LOL!) ....it kinda did.
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JULIAMOONCHILD
12/9/2012 2:57:40 PM

OMG, just noticed ALL of those wonderful GOODIES! Thank You!!!

Although haven't responded to the last 'message' (have ran out time today) just know that I know your words are sincere and that there is truly no rush. That is a relief to have such understanding. Sigh......not the case with everyone in one's circle. emoticon

Oh, and just saw your status about SAD ... late Fall and Winter ... Gotta remember to comment on that, too, as it seems a 'Family' trait. emoticon



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