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Me and my grandma, who I lost in 2011 at age nearly-92. She lived on her own until the end!
January 9, 2013. 37.6 more pounds to lose to get to my 54 pound loss goal.
Here we go again. Day 1 of 80 - 80 days until the DirtyGirl 5K. ~40 lbs to lose. 3/13/13
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Andrea's Journey
I told a personal trainer "I'm an athlete wrapped in fat." That was four years ago and I've been yo-yo-ing ever since. My total weight loss goal is 54 pounds.
In 2013, I have 41 pounds to lose. During this year I will participate in three 5K's, my first "dirty" fun and first 5K of the year being the DirtyGirl 5K on June 1!
I wonder why I do so well on my journey to health then fall into an abyss. I recognize this is going to be a lifelong process for me and it doesn't ...
I told a personal trainer "I'm an athlete wrapped in fat." That was four years ago and I've been yo-yo-ing ever since. My total weight loss goal is 54 pounds.
In 2013, I have 41 pounds to lose. During this year I will participate in three 5K's, my first "dirty" fun and first 5K of the year being the DirtyGirl 5K on June 1!
I wonder why I do so well on my journey to health then fall into an abyss. I recognize this is going to be a lifelong process for me and it doesn't exactly excite me, this revelation.
I envision having a collage of pictures to show you of my weight loss in my face only from heaviest to fittest, but I'm not there yet....hoping by January 2014...?????
I've recognized that my moods are greatly affected by the foods I eat. I just find it hard that once I'm in the depths of flour and sugar pit to get out of it.
I can become stronger every day, in spirit, in mind, and in body. This weight-loss/getting healthy journey is a transformation of every part of me. It's a constant struggle to forgive myself for letting myself go, yet ensuring I don't 'feed' my emotions which simply makes me unhealthy. It's a conscientious effort to be kinder to myself, more forgiving every step of the way, and loving who I am no matter what my size.
I'm aiming for the 54 pound loss to be done by January 2014 (my birthday) so I can start into the maintenance phase. Quite frankly, the maintenance phase seems like a fantasy, but I'd like it to become a reality.
I WANT THAT ATHLETE BACK!!!!
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Member Since: 1/9/2009
SparkPoints: 17,269
Fitness Minutes: 11,119
My Goals:
Taking a break from the scale! Focusing on training for a 5K:
Run 1/4 mile nonstop -
Run 1/2 mile nonstop -
Run 3/4 mile nonstop -
Run 1 mile nonstop -
Run 1.25 miles nonstop -
Run 1.5 miles nonstop -
Run 1.75 miles nonstop -
Run 2 miles nonstop -
Run 2.25 miles nonstop -
Run 2.5 miles nonstop -
Run 2.75 miles nonstop -
Run 3.1 miles nonstop -
My Program:
Paying attention to serving sizes, focusing on eating whole foods instead of processed/pre-packaged foods, and walking or other activity for exercise at least 15 minutes per day at least 6 days per week.
Personal Information:
I'm 42 and too young to be old and fat. I'm looking forward to breaking out the confident strong woman that is trapped inside an unhealthy body.
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I must remember to pray every day for God's strength to get me through. I am taking action to restore the athletic body He blessed me with.
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Thanks again,,,,, Hope you enjoyed your walk in the rain! 
I have been so bummed out and then hurt my back,,,, I hate not being able to move around and do things! So the scale has not been my friend....... I have been avoiding it and just not taking care of myself..... but that stops today.... you are right,,, there is no need for a sad face,,,, but there is a need for a plan.... and yes, time for us to be good to ourselves. Your comment on my page really made me think that life is made up of little changes that move us into the right direction.... and getting mad/being sad is not going to change anything..... the only person that can change me .... is me! 
So I am right there with you my friend,,,, Let's do this and take better care of ourselves,,,, thank you for being a good friend to me and joining me on this journey to health 
