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9/12/09 At home with my runner's high after my 5K race (wgt 142.4 new low)








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I am on my journey to great health, one SparkPoint and one pound at a time!

I am starting back on my SparkPeople journey and this time I vow to myself that I will succeed. Its serious business now and I can't play around anymore. I have been placed on high blood pressure AND high cholesterol medications. I have never had to be concerned with my health and losing weight was for the sole purpose of me wanting to look good in my clothes. Its time to grow up and do it for the right reasons and that is great health.


I am starting back on my SparkPeople journey and this time I vow to myself that I will succeed. Its serious business now and I can't play around anymore. I have been placed on high blood pressure AND high cholesterol medications. I have never had to be concerned with my health and losing weight was for the sole purpose of me wanting to look good in my clothes. Its time to grow up and do it for the right reasons and that is great health.




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LAURIE5658 had a great 5 mile run even WITH the hills!
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My Weight Loss Progress:

 current weight: 137.0 
 
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Member Since: 4/24/2007

SparkPoints: 27032

SparkAmerica Minutes: 10202

My Goals:
My goal is to reach my goal weight and ultimately maintain. I will do this by 1) tracking my food 2) follow through with my fitness goals 3) drink my water 4) keep a positive focus! Slow and steady as we go.

My Program:
RUNNING w/ cross training sprinkled in!!!

Races:
8/29/09 Eager Beaver 5K (36:32)
9/12/09 Run for Viva 5K (35:58)
10/24/09 Des Moines Race for the Cure 5K (in memory of Mom)

Coming up:
11/26/09 Turkey Trot 5 miles
12/6/09 Reindeer Ramble 5K

My Dream race ~Disney World Half Marathon~

Personal Information:
I am 51 and an empty-nester along with my wonderful husband of almost 31 years. We have a married daughter and son along with our granddaughter and grandsons. Our son is also married with an awesome son and is now an Air Force veteran making use of his GI Bill college monies and attending college fulltime this fall. We have a kitty and dog that rule our brand new house. We made a move from Iowa to Illinois, but I will forever be an Iowa girl. Go Hawkeyes!

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My SparkPage is pink in honor of Breast Cancer Survivors and in memory of Mom who fought hard with the Beast.



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DHSPARK
11/22/2009 2:27:48 PM

Wow-wie, zow-wie SparkFriend. It's all about the points (not really . . . but they ARE important)!

Spark On ... Deb emoticon


HOTPANTS3
11/22/2009 11:27:44 AM

Hey hope your doing great! Iv been slacking on my sparking. Hope to see you at the turkey trot emoticon


N_STITCHES
11/22/2009 8:40:31 AM

LOL Laurie. I was just picturing little Lucy chasing the vacuum and biting it. Bella is terrified of the vacuum and stays clear away. She's all about those wool duster critters. I think she really does think they are pure evil, lol......Patti

Just rec'd you new comment on my feed----And here I thought cats ruled.

Comment edited on: 11/22/2009 8:41:44 AM
GSDMIKE
11/22/2009 12:04:08 AM

Laurie, Bebe is doing great. She is an awesome traveler. Thanks for the comments and wishes. Looking forward to pulling into the folks driveway tomorrow.


JESSICAVZ1
11/21/2009 10:05:24 PM

Hola lady! Long time no talk. OMgoodness it feels better to FEEL BETTER. I love being able to run again and lift weights and not feel completely drained after two minutes or two reps! How goes life for you? It sounds like you're doing well, and that DH is joining Spark is great! I think it's so much easier to change your life when the one you love is changing theirs too! Hugs!


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