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This little light of mine....

...needs to grow bigger! I'm working on it, but I'm struggling. I'm here to get a little help from my friends!

I have been on the diet roller coaster all my life and I'm dizzy from it! I need to make some permanent, sensible changes in my life. I'm tired of being handicapped by my weight. I need inspiration and support, and this looks like a good place to find it. I look forward to getting to know some of you.

I have 6 beautiful grandchildren, ages 7-22, one ...
...needs to grow bigger! I'm working on it, but I'm struggling. I'm here to get a little help from my friends!

I have been on the diet roller coaster all my life and I'm dizzy from it! I need to make some permanent, sensible changes in my life. I'm tired of being handicapped by my weight. I need inspiration and support, and this looks like a good place to find it. I look forward to getting to know some of you.

I have 6 beautiful grandchildren, ages 7-22, one GREAT-grandson, and I'd like to be here to see them grow up!

I'm an avid knitter and love computer games and reading on my Kindle, as well as spending time with the grandkids.

I just adopted two kittens and I'm already so in love with them I just can't stand it. They have to be the cutest kittens in the world. They are brother and sister and I named them Ozzie and Harriet.
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So in my first 4 months, though I really count it 3 months because the whole first month I lost nothing, I lost 20 pounds. I feel really good about that. Sure, the 20 pounds less on my bad knees is a bit of a relief, but what it showed me is all the possibilities. I know now that if I do my part here, I can go as far as I want. It has given me a sense of confidence about this New Year we've headed into. I'm so anxious to know where I'll be a year from now. This might be the year that I lose 100 pounds! Or maybe I'll lose 50. But what I know is that I'll be smaller than I am now. And that is wonderful!
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Member Since: 7/11/2010

SparkPoints: 45,134

Fitness Minutes: 9,470

My Goals:
Short term:
1. Restart tracking all that I eat.
2. Increase water to 10 glasses a day.
3. Start moving more.

Medium term:
1. Be under 300 Before Halloween!
2. begin to do SOME exercise every day.
3. Lose 36 pounds (275) by New Year's Eve.

Long term:
1. Lose at least 100 lbs.
2. Be able to go for a walk comfortably
3. Be able to buy pants that fit.
5. Be able to tie my shoes, while breathing at the same time.
6. Be healthy to reduce or discontinue some of my meds.


My Program:
My Program:

1. Track everything that enters my mouth.
2. Drink at least 10 glasses of water a day.
3. Do at least 15 minutes of some kind ofexercise everyday.


Personal Information:
My name is Pattie.
I live in Virginia.
I have 6 beautiful adult kids (2 natural, 2 steps, and 2 wonderful in-laws) , 6 beautiful grandkids and 1 fabulous great-grandson.
I've been heavy my entire life and IT'S TIME TO END THAT AND GET HEALTHY.

Other Information:
Hobbies are knitting, crocheting, computer games (Pogo.com) , stitching Temari, TV/movies, and I love to read on my Kindle.

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BIGSKYCHERIE
4/28/2013 9:56:23 PM


Hi! Just a shout out to congratulate you!

You are the recipient of the Beautiful Woman Award!!

"Once you've been given this award, you have to paste it on the page of 8 women who deserve it. If you receive more than 3, you know you're really beautiful! If you break the chain, nothing will happen, but it's always good to know someone thinks you're beautiful inside and out!"

Again, Congratulations Beautiful!

Thanks for spreading a little beauty, love, friendship, and support into my life!



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TURTLETALK
2/7/2013 6:03:29 PM

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RFJSJ50
1/5/2013 9:11:50 PM

“Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” ~ Keri Russell

“It's in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” ~ Anthony Robbins

I’m on day 10 of changing my life and this is definitely a difficult journey. I am not a good decision maker and tend to opt for immediate gratification and comfort. I am struggling with making mindful decisions about the food I eat or don’t eat. I am not doing as well as I should be in that area although I have consistently gotten in exercise minutes each day. I was looking for quotes to motivate myself to think before making any decision and these two caught my eye. I think the messages they contain are both so important to us all!
I hope you are staying healthy and active as we enter this new year of new choices and new successes.
Sheila




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LINOVER
1/1/2013 3:36:54 PM

Pattie -

Hope 2013 is a great year for you! I miss reading your blogs. Hope you return to Spark People soon!



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RFJSJ50
12/31/2012 4:33:45 PM

"Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day." ~ Michael Josephson

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I am wishing you only the best in 2013 ~ eat healthy, exercise daily, laugh often, and love your family and friends. Open your heart and mind to new experiences, embrace what works for you and discard what doesn't.
Our progress in 2013 depends upon how we face each day and the choices we make, so let's face the day with a positive attitude and a smile on our faces. Let's make wise and mindful choices and push forward in the direction of our goals.
Stay focused, determined, and positive!
Sheila





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