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2007...I looked cute there
Johanna as Elton John - May 2009
Baptism February 2009
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My name is Laurel and I am a 28-year-old working mom living in Des Moines, Iowa. I am doing my best to be healthy so that I live to be 100 years old to see great-grandchildren and maybe great-great if I'm REALLY lucky!! Looking to get pregnant with #2 probably sometime in the near future, not sure exactly when. (Who is?!)
I love having and being a support network for other Sparkers. I have met a lot of wonderful people and there are so many I haven't met yet, I know. Send me a ...
My name is Laurel and I am a 28-year-old working mom living in Des Moines, Iowa. I am doing my best to be healthy so that I live to be 100 years old to see great-grandchildren and maybe great-great if I'm REALLY lucky!! Looking to get pregnant with #2 probably sometime in the near future, not sure exactly when. (Who is?!)
I love having and being a support network for other Sparkers. I have met a lot of wonderful people and there are so many I haven't met yet, I know. Send me a message, add me as a friend if you like, I will be here! Through thick and thin, my online buddies are turning into friends.
My weight troubles started in high school and have been up and down ever since, so that's about 10+ years now. I was never really very heavy in high school but I got into the "overweight" category for a while. My ideal weight right now for my height and body type is 130-145. I would happily live my life at 150-155 if that's where my body felt healthy. My heighest weight was in about 2004, and again now in the 210-215 range. As of October 2009, I have now gone back to Weight Watchers. In 2005-2006 I lost 25+ pounds on Weight Watchers and maintained and kept off most of it until a few months ago. I have now gone back as of October 2009. This isn't an excuse, but...
On March 13, 2009 my 23-year-old brother Steven passed away. It is the worst and hardest thing that has happened to me. But I am both grieving the loss of one of my best friends and celebrating his life. I am letting myself both cry and laugh. And, I just started a team recently called Loss of a Loved One to Suicide. It is growing, which is sad that others are suffering the same thing, but good that we have another support system in our lives.
In regards to both my weight loss journey and my LIFE, if I can do a lot of little things, I know it adds up! Then they turn into big things. Plus, the little things help us build MOMENTUM!!!
Anyway, I really like meeting people on here so if you think we'd get along, just say hello!! I want more positive people in my life, more people with similar goals and interests too. We will all grow together and learn together.
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Member Since: 8/17/2008
SparkPoints: 10689
SparkAmerica Minutes: 2691
My Goals:
Minimum of 15 minutes of cardio daily
Lose 10 pounds and re-evalulate.
Weigh in every Saturday.
Smart decisions eating out.
Curb the evening cravings.
My Program:
Checking in regularly on SparkPeople NO MATTER WHAT. Even when I gain, even when I feel down, even after I pig out. This has been helping a LOT. Sometimes I feel really dumb and ashamed, but I come out of it more quickly.
Trying to make good choices, one day, one pound at a time.
Trying to add in a few minutes of exercise every day (15 minutes minimum).
Personal Information:
27 years old
Des Moines, Iowa - current home
Marion, Iowa - hometown
Iowa State Cyclone fan/graduate in finance '04
Iowa Cubs baseball fan (minor league)
I have a husband of 4 years who is an auditor but would rather be a hippie park ranger and a 19-month-old daughter who is full of opinions.
Other Information:
I will add this back shortly...deciding what I want to write!!
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