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Beginning Weight 2.4.2012
On honeymoon in Dublin, June 2012
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Quotes that Motivate Me:
"The first and the best victory is to conquer self." - Plato
"You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is." - Ellen Degeneres
"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places." -- Author Unknown
"Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a ...
Quotes that Motivate Me:
"The first and the best victory is to conquer self." - Plato
"You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is." - Ellen Degeneres
"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places." -- Author Unknown
"Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time." - Mark Twain
"We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hi, my name is Amanda and I recently married my soulmate, Brian, after 5 years together. I have been on my current trek to lose weight since about a year ago when I found out my cholesterol levels were high, but I really became serious around January of this year when I read about SparkPeople for the first time in a New Year's Resolution type article. I'm a wife, teacher, daughter, sister, and all in all, a pretty laid back person. Of course, being laid back is one of the ways I got to where I am. I worked really hard and lost about 60 lbs in a matter of about 6 months. My goal was to get down to 125 or 130, but then th marriage and a pregnancy took precidence. Unfortunately, we miscarried, but we plan to try again when we are ready. I've been down a long road, but taking back my health is going to be a big step in getting my life where I want it to be.
Anyone who would like to work with me or offer support, feel free. I love new buddies.
I am trying to ward off all of the health hazards that come with obesity, and the first step is to get rid of the o-word itself, of course. My goal is to break the cycle of heart disease and diabetes that is forming a pattern in my family.
I will continue to improve!
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Member Since: 1/7/2012
SparkPoints: 4,241
Fitness Minutes: 4,206
My Goals:
Goals and Rewards:
1. Get a good report when I return to the Dr.
2. 200 lbs. before Spring Break.
Reward: Hunger Games, dumbbell set
Met 3.18.2012
3. 190 lbs.
Reward: New Bra, Toms, see Dark Shadows
Met: March 31
4. 180 lbs.
Reward: New outfit, hiking/athletic shoes
Met: April 2012
5. 170 lbs.
Reward: Movie
Met: June 2012
***Hiccuped and gained about 9 lbs. back so starting back at this point now.***
6 160 lbs.
Reward: Tattoo?
Met:
7. 150 lbs.
Reward: 1 hr Massage/New Mattress
Met:
8. 140 lbs.
Reward: New Outfit
Met:
9. 130 lbs.
Reward: New Outfit, 1 hr Massage
Met:
10. 120 lbs. by 2013
Reward: Bikini and Scuba Diving Lessons
Trip to somewhere on my Tubby List.
Met:
General Nonspecific Goals:
*Eat healthier
*Stress Less!
*Lower cholesterol
*Lower risk for heart disease & dia
My Program:
I am going to the gym regularly now.
I am currently working with a trainer at Anytime Fitness.
I'm choosing better foods than I was, but it's a constant struggle.
I am drinking water more often. I actually make my goal most days!
I've cut out coffee!!! Sweets are a struggle for me again.
Personal Information:
My name is Amanda. I am from Northeast Texas.
I started my weight loss in September. I've gone from almost 230lbs to 175 now. I want to set small goals to work toward my overall goal of having a healthier life.
Other Information:
I love to travel when my budget allows for it. My dream vacation was in Ireland (still is) and my husband and I were able to go there on our honeymoon. Next on our list is Australia (One day, *sigh*)
I love music. I am working on a work out play list on my iPod now.
I love reading. My favorite series right now is the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I also love the Mortal Instruments series and teen reads like Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.
Most recently I read and loved Heaven is for Real! by Todd Burpo
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Congrats on the weight loss, so far. 
Keep up all your hard work and you'll reach your goal in no time! 
