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A recap: I have been on SP for over 5 years. I have gained and lost and gained and lost and sit here about the same as when I started.
After all, I am ONLY about 30 pounds overweight. Not bad, easy peasy, right.
WRONG!
I have exercised, hiked, strength trained, taken yoga classes, completed many 5K's and five half marathons as well as played sloth, skipped the gym and looked out the window from the couch . The hardest exercise is getting off that couch. ...
A recap: I have been on SP for over 5 years. I have gained and lost and gained and lost and sit here about the same as when I started.
After all, I am ONLY about 30 pounds overweight. Not bad, easy peasy, right.
WRONG!
I have exercised, hiked, strength trained, taken yoga classes, completed many 5K's and five half marathons as well as played sloth, skipped the gym and looked out the window from the couch . The hardest exercise is getting off that couch. Getting up should be easy.
WRONG!
Since I started I have wrestled with hypothyridism, a transition to retirement, two weddings and a surprise grandson. I have a crabby husband. I am either bored or depressed, probably a little of both. I alternate between being very busy and having nothing to do. I popped my MCL this fall and found out I have arthritis in my knees. And probably elsewhere. I was recently diagnosed with reflux, esophageal and stomach ulcerations and Barretts Esophagitis.
The thing is, I just turned 64 and have been proud of how healthy and active I've been up until now. Not so proud now. I think these 30 pounds and a diet that alternated between really clean and lots of junk has not been a good thing.
SO, first, I am going to try to get through the holidays with no weight gain. Then, I am setting some goals for 2013.
1) Rejoin the BLC, it keeps me honest.
2) Lose the dadgum 30 pounds once and for all.
3) Find an exercise routine that will accommodate my new aches and pains. Follow it consistently.
4) And finally, turn 65 without having to make these same resolutions for 2014.
I can't do it alone! My SP friends will be with me all the way!
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Member Since: 8/4/2007
SparkPoints: 54,180
Fitness Minutes: 49,494
My Goals:
So, first, I am going to try to get through the holidays with no weight gain. Then, I am setting some goals for 2013.
1) Rejoin the BLC, it keeps me honest.
2) Lose the dadgum 30 pounds once and for all.
3) Find an exercise routine that will accommodate my new aches and pains. Follow it consistently.
4) And finally, turn 65 without having to make these same resolutions for 2014.
My Program:
ST Monday and Wednesday - one hour each.
Cardio - 3 times per week, increasing time and distance.
Resume yoga
Personal Information:
i iive in North Myrtle Beach. I am retired after over 40 years in the health care profession. I started as a Candy Striper, and then went from Nurses Aide to Staff Nurse, to OR nurse to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. In retirement, sometimes I give flu shots and take BP's at community events.
I have a DD, 43, SIL, 3 step grands and a grandson, age 15 months
I have a DS and a new daughter in law.
And one grandpuppy.
And a grumpy husband (okay, I'll probably take this off later, but right now he is particularly grumpy, think Maxine in sweatpants and a 2 day shadow)
Other Information:
I don't need to lose 30 lbs, I only need to lose 1 lb ... 30 times. just take it one day, one pound, at a time!
(This is old, but so true - no need to update)
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Linda for the blog comment! Yes, Darlene and I collaborated ideas for the road trip. So the Spies trip and the True Blue trip are a compilation of both our brilliant minds. 
We actually started in Cancun Mexico and we are earning our plane ticket to fly to New Zealand this week to see our team mate Tania!