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EVERYTHING ON MY SPARKPAGE IS COPYRIGHT TO ME. PLEASE DO NOT USE WITHOUT PERMISSION. THANK YOU. While I've always been healthy and active (I love to dance and I walk and do yoga ) I've also been overweight (and occasionally obese) nearly my entire adult life. Finding Spark People in 2008 was the start of my journey to losing and (mostly) staying in a healthy weight range.

I have no desire to be skinny -- I have always loved my curves and being a woman of substance! -- but I do ...
EVERYTHING ON MY SPARKPAGE IS COPYRIGHT TO ME. PLEASE DO NOT USE WITHOUT PERMISSION. THANK YOU. While I've always been healthy and active (I love to dance and I walk and do yoga ) I've also been overweight (and occasionally obese) nearly my entire adult life. Finding Spark People in 2008 was the start of my journey to losing and (mostly) staying in a healthy weight range.

I have no desire to be skinny -- I have always loved my curves and being a woman of substance! -- but I do want to be sure I stay healthy and that I can move my body in ways that I enjoy.

My highest weight ever was 194 (that's considered obese). I started Spark at 184 -- and lost 26 pounds. My lowest weight was 158. I am now in July 2012 at 168..and I want to get back into healthy BMI range. I'm aiming for staying between 160 and 165.

I know how to lose weight and to maintain a healthy weight. I know what foods are healthy for me -- I enjoy eating healthy foods and being active!

Namaste, everyone.
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Member Since: 6/3/2009

SparkPoints: 9,024

Fitness Minutes: 20,168

My Goals:
Goals as of 1/3/11

* Find an alternative to African dance class this semester. Continue yoga and belly dance.
* Track food.
* Enjoy the pleasure of walking around in a healthy body.
* Drink water! Lots of it!
* Go to bed by 11 p.m..




My Program:
Recording my food, and getting my activities in! Eating mindfully and enjoying what I eat. I aim for eating local, whole, and organic foods. I tend to eat vegetarian, but am not averse to eating locally raised chickens and other meat. I use sugar addictively, so I'm shying away from it. I'm finding that once I'm "off" it, everything else tastes plenty delicious!

Personal Information:
I'm a dancer and can be persuaded to try just about any kind of dance. I do contra and square regularly, swing now and then, and cajun and zydeco when I can. I like to walk and swim, although it is not nearly as much fun as dancing! I also play stand-up bass and rhythm guitar when I get the chance. I'm a communications and conflict resolution consultant and trainer.

Other Information:
I read a lot of nonfiction, primarily books on spirituality and conflict resolution. Books currently by my bedside are The World Without Us, The Biology of Belief, and Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington.

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DOODIE59
3/17/2013 10:48:08 PM

Hi Kathleen
I'm in Ottawa, ON, so, yes, we are neighbours:) I was unable to open the contra dance site you sent me but will try again later, or look it up on google to get the general idea.
I saw your comment about sugary snacks while at the computer -- I hear you -- but my worst habit is mindless chewing while I'm reading, and as you can imagine, that can encompass hours of unhealthy behaviour.

The hopeful part of this journey is that we are not gunning for perfection, but for improvement ... here's to being our best selves.
Deirdre



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CRYSTALJEM
3/17/2013 5:38:45 PM

Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday - I'm so glad you found parts of it helpful and you can use them. Thank you so much for letting me know. Hope your class goes really well CJ



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CRYSTALJEM
3/13/2013 10:32:46 AM

Hi Kathleen! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I always like to hear from you and hadn't for a while. I've been trying to make the rounds of my Spark Friends, but I just seem to have enough time to blog, do a bit of reading and then I'm off again. Think of you often, hope everything is going well. I'm going to read your new blog now, so I guess I'll find out! CJ



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DOODIE59
3/1/2013 10:01:55 AM

Hi Kathleen
It's half way to your -10 lb by April 11 Challenge ... how are you doing? And, remember, it doesn't have to be the entire 10 lbs to be a victory ... just moving in the right direction -- to better health and an "easier" body. Good luck!
Deirdre



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DOODIE59
12/2/2012 1:39:08 PM

Hi Kathleen,
I will add you as a friend, too:) We can do this -- better health is coming!
Deirdre



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