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Alexis & I - Sept. 24, 2011
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A bit about me...
I had been gaining weight rather quickly the past 5-6 years... My back hurt just to stand and do dishes or fold clothes and I was sleeping poorly. I decided that enough was enough, and implemented a Lifestyle Change. No more junk food, eat more fresh fruits and veggies and get up off my butt and start moving.
I started out with the goal of walking 1 mile, 3 days per week and doing a water aerobics class at the Y twice a week.
My first day was August 30, 2010 and I ...
I had been gaining weight rather quickly the past 5-6 years... My back hurt just to stand and do dishes or fold clothes and I was sleeping poorly. I decided that enough was enough, and implemented a Lifestyle Change. No more junk food, eat more fresh fruits and veggies and get up off my butt and start moving.
I started out with the goal of walking 1 mile, 3 days per week and doing a water aerobics class at the Y twice a week.
My first day was August 30, 2010 and I was only able to walk about .5 mile because my back was hurting. By September 3, 2010 I had gotten rid 5 lbs from my highest weigh on Aug. 18th and was able to walk 1 mile without my back hurting.
Nov. 1, 2010:
I have gotten rid of 19 lbs and am now walking ~2 miles almost every weekday morning. I am also taking walks during my morning break. I plan to start walking during my afternoon breaks as well and start taking the stairs.
I go to a a water aerobics class on Tues & Thurs and a aqua jog class on Saturdays.
Tomorrow is my first session with a PT so I can start strength training.
03/09/2011: It has been 6 months since I started and I have gotten rid of 40 lbs!
I am still walking ~2 miles almost every weekday morning and am walking a little over a mile during my morning break. After a break from water classes due to weather I am now back at it. Aqua Jog and/or Fitness on Tues, Thurs & Sat. Also started C25K this morning. During the break from water I went to the Y anyway and did cardio and weights. Just have to figure how to get that into my routine now that I am back in the water.
Would love to find a buddy in Tampa, FL!
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Member Since: 9/7/2010
SparkPoints: 12,021
Fitness Minutes: 17,033
My Goals:
Sept. 1, 2010 - 228lbs
Sep. 30, 2010 - 220.5lbs
Oct. 07, 2010 - 217 lbs
Oct. 28, 2010 - 211 lbs
Nov. 11, 2010 - 208 lbs
Nov. 23, 2010 - 204.5 lbs
Dec. 17, 2010 - 201 lbs
Dec. 22, 2010 - 199 lbs! 1st GOAL MET!!
Jan. 6, 2011 - 197
Jan. 26, 2011 - 194
Feb. 15, 2011 - 193
Feb. 22, 2011 - 193
March 1, 2011 - 191 lbs
March 18, 2011 - 190
April 5, 2011 - 188.5
April 12, 2011 - 186.2
Did not meet my 2nd Goal: At or below 180 by my birthday on April 8, 2011.
Restated 2nd Goal: At or below 180 by Easter 2011.
3rd Goal: 160 by Sept 7, 2011 (1 Yr Sparkaversary!)
Final Goal: 140 by Christmas 2011
My Program:
1 - Live~It not Die-It!
2 - Walk at least 4 days/week before school/work
3 - Walk during break at work for 10-15 minutes once/day
4 - Go to an aqua fitness class twice a week at the Y
6 - Strength train at least 2 days per week
7 - Eat 5 small meals/day
8 - No snacking after dinner!
Personal Information:
Tampa, FL
Other Information:
* Love to read!
* Live~It not Die-It!
* Life is Fragile, Handle with Prayer
* I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
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Hope you had a Blessed Mother's Day! 
for the wonderful comment you left on my page. 
to you on all of the weight you have lost so far! Great job. 