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The Amazing Adventures of the Incredible Shrinking Mom!
My 2 year Sparkaversary - January 19, 2013
I found Sparkpeople on January 19, 2011. I weighed 260 pounds on that day. And I've been here two years - and lost a total of 40 pounds (upwards of 55, downwards of 35). But 40 pounds, as of January 19th STILL OFF MY BODY.
I've worked hard for every pound, every inch, every victory. And I still have a ways to go. But I will never, ever quit. My health is too important to be measured in scale numbers, dress sizes, and ...
My 2 year Sparkaversary - January 19, 2013
I found Sparkpeople on January 19, 2011. I weighed 260 pounds on that day. And I've been here two years - and lost a total of 40 pounds (upwards of 55, downwards of 35). But 40 pounds, as of January 19th STILL OFF MY BODY.
I've worked hard for every pound, every inch, every victory. And I still have a ways to go. But I will never, ever quit. My health is too important to be measured in scale numbers, dress sizes, and such. My health will be measured in the victories I accomplish each and every day - walking a flight of stairs without feeling like I want to die, running with my kids, and pushing my body to the limit in healthy ways, rather than towards a health crisis.
At the end of 2012 I chose to be selfish. To focus on me. And I learned a lot. I learned that being selfish doesn't have to be a negative. Selfish can be positive. I plan to take that positive mindset and continue it into 2013 so I can achieve my goals.
2012 was a stagnant year, in regards to weight. I gained 15 pounds total. I didn't lose anything. Well, scratch that - I lost and gained those 15 pounds over and over in 2012. Enough is enough.
I'm worth the effort. I'm worth the work. And I refuse to put my health last anymore. This is about being selfish - selfish enough to realize I matter just as much as anyone else. I ready to get this done! It won't be easy - but it will be soooo worth it!
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August 2012 - My pledge to myself:
I never want to go back to where I was. If I never ever lose one single pound ever again I am at a better place than where I was. I like that I can run a mile in under 13 mins - I started at over 25 mins. I like that I have muscles under all my flabbity flab. I like that I feel stronger and can do more. I love playing with my daughter and being able to move without huffing and puffing. I never, ever will quit because I cannot emotionally or physically AFFORD to go back to where I was. Ever.
Measure your progress in ways that truly reflect your results!
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I started this journey in January 2011. I have been through plateaus, and I have been on the fast track. Either way, I'm here to stay - this is my LIFE and I plan to live it to the fullest.
For those of you wondering - my daughter calls me The Incredible Shrinking Mom, and my pictures attest to that fact. I am proud of myself, and I will continue to do the work, because I AM WORTH IT!
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Member Since: 1/19/2011
SparkPoints: 30,878
Fitness Minutes: 23,185
My Goals:
Weight goals:
205 (1/2 way)
199 (onederland) -
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150 GOAL-
Maintenance-
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Other goals:
Run a 5K-
Learn to swim well enough to swim 5 laps consecutively-
Ride in a biking event (maybe STP?)-
Play on a softball team again- DONE 8/16/12 - Six game round robin tournament - and I rocked it!
My Program:
I work out a minimum of 4x a week - usually with a combination of strength training and cardio. I am lucky enough to have a personal trainer through my work during class sessions (I work at a college).
If I'm not working out with a trainer at work, you will find me at the YMCA training with the infamous "Trainer #4" (aka ME)
Personal Information:
I am on this journey for ME...
and my kids. How can I care for them if I can't care for myself. I have to set the example. And I have to win this fight. My kids are my biggest "fans" and have been supporting me throughout this journey.
Other Information:
Only YOU can make yourself feel inferior. Others can try, but you ultimately have to give them the permission to do it. DON'T! Plan to work and work your plan.
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