I AM "DDD"ING....DEDICATED, DETERMINED AND DONE!!!!!

Hi and Welcome to my page...My name is Melanie, I want to be healthy for my son and be able to do many things with him and just be healthier all around.

I have not always been overweight but it feels like I have. I didn't start gaining till I moved my junior year of High School. I managed to keep most off till College time and that is when it gradually started but I still wasn't too big. When I met my ex-husband ...

I AM "DDD"ING....DEDICATED, DETERMINED AND DONE!!!!!

Hi and Welcome to my page...My name is Melanie, I want to be healthy for my son and be able to do many things with him and just be healthier all around.

I have not always been overweight but it feels like I have. I didn't start gaining till I moved my junior year of High School. I managed to keep most off till College time and that is when it gradually started but I still wasn't too big. When I met my ex-husband years ago I was about 200 pounds, I had managed to gain over 100 pounds the last 5 years of my marriage. I have tried many diets and have gone to many weight doctors.

I did manage to lose 60 pounds in 8 months when I was going through my divorce but I managed to gain 50 of it back with the two moves and trying to find a new job the stress just got to me. Now I have recently learned I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, which means my body is fighting against itself, this of course makes losing very difficult. My TSH levels are within the correct range but my autoantibioties are not. My thyrogloubin level is supposed to be no greater than 60 and it is 386. The Dr. said that it will never been in the normal level and I will struggle with weight loss. So I began looking into weight loss surgeries and even had a consultation in which that Dr. told me he wouldn’t do the Lap band like I was looking at he would do the Gastric Bypass because I have so much to lose (even though I know people who have lost more than me with the lap band). Well I don’t want all that extra skin from losing so fast nor do I want to have other health issues from GB. So that brings me back to Spark.

I am now seeing a nutritionist and taking a nutrition class to help me learn to eat healthy and cook healthy. I love to cook and bake but growing up it was good stick to your stomach kinda meals but I don’t want my son to struggle like I have here these past 10 years or so. It’s time to make a change for the better, it’s all about choices, I can choose to eat bad and my health get worse or I can make healthier choices and my health get better….hm, I think I will chose the second one please!!

I had signed up a few years back but didn't understand a lot of it and I guess I just wasn't ready to lose like I am now. I am learning new tricks to keep my body confused so I can lose. I hope to reach my long term goal by my birthday of 2013 (My bday is May 30). I know I didn't put it all on overnight and so it will not come off overnight (although I would like it to). I look forward to getting to know more people on here to give and get support to each other.

I believe I will start with small goals...I think I am getting discouraged because I see that large amount that I need to lose and feel like it will never get here so I will set my goals small...If I reach them GREAT!!! If not take a step back and see what I can do differently...

1 Corinthians 13:13, it says, "Meanwhile these three remain, faith, hope and love; and the greatest is love."

"The friend given you by circumstances over which you have no control was God's own gift." --Frederick Robertson

"Happiness is not having what you want; but wanting what you have." -- Hyman Judah schachtel

“If doubt is challenging you and you do not act, doubts will grow. Challenge the doubts with action and you will grow. Doubt and action are incompatible.”--John Kanary

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.”--Mark Victor Hansen

“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.”--Ralph Waldo Emerson

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.

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I CAN AND WILL DO ANYTHING!!!!!
Having the love and support of family and friends is the key to having success in everything and anything you do.

It is sad to say that going through the divorce has brought the best out in me. I am learning what I want in and out of life, and it is such and AWESOME feeling. I want to live life to the fullest each day and not worry about or sweat the small things. God will take care of all things. God is my EVERYTHING and he is a jealous God...Besides God, my son comes first and foremost in my life. He is the main reason I am working on my health, I have to be here for him each and everyday of his life. I need to have the energy to take care of and play with him on a daily basis. This is something that I need to do...I will take care of myself and love myself more.

We have to stay strong and push forward no matter what obstacles life throws out at you. You have control over your life (well God does) but you live however you desire...you can either stand in the spotlight or behind the stage. Some people go through their entire lives not enjoying it (Thanks Justin-it stuck)...and I am so not going to be that person anymore and neither should any of you...WE ALL DESERVE THIS!!! WE CAN AND ARE DOING THIS!!!! I believe anything is possible if you just keep a positive outlook on things, and consistently tell yourself that YOU ARE WORTH IT!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!! YOU WILL SUCCEED!!!

LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE AND BE HAPPY!!!!! (that's my new motto)

Saw this on another sparkers page:
And it does indeed say it ALL!!!!!!

M- MAKE SHORT TERM GOALS
O- OUT WITH THE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
T- THINK OF WHY YOU WANT THIS
I- IMAGINE HOW YOU WILL FEEL
V- VISUALIZE HOW YOU WILL LOOK
A- ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR SUCCESSES
T- TREAT YOURSELF WITH RESPECT
I- INVESTIGATE NEW IDEAS AND FOODS
O- OBSERVE YOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
N- NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER GIVE IN

Don't quit, when a wall hits you, hit back!!!!! (another quote from Justin)

MAYA ANGELOU PUT IT BEST:

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

WE ROCK!!!!

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My daily challenge:

1. Drink 8 cups of water
2. Log all food in SP
3. Stay in calorie range
4. Log on to the team threads
5. Eat at least 5 freggies
6. Workout for at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week.

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--Done Girl Of The Day: March 27, 2012

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Okay...I am back to logging my miles and with the help of 2012 miles in 2012 group I hope to get back on track with exercising!!

2/20--2 miles
2/21--1 mile
2/22--1 mile
2/23--1 mile
2/24--1 mile
2/25--1.5 miles
2/26--3.5 miles
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 310--Total Pounds Lost: 1
**Weekly inches lost--6.25
2/27--3 miles
2/28--4 miles
2/29--Rest
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Febuary Total Miles Completed--18 miles
Febuary Total Pounds Dropped--1
Febuary Total Inches Dropped--6.25
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3/1--4 miles
3/2--1 mile
3/3--2 miles
3/4--Rest
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW:305--Weekly Loss: 5
**Total Pounds Lost: 6
**Weekly inches lost: 4.50--Total inches lost: 10.75
3/5--4 miles
3/6--4 miles
3/7--5 miles
3/8--4 miles
3/9--1 mile
3/10--1 mile
3/11--Rest
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW:301--Weekly Loss: 4
**Total Pounds Lost: 10
**Weekly inches lost: 4--Total inches lost: 14.75
3/12--3 miles
3/13--Rest=packed for trip and got on road
3/14--Traveled but got in 1 mile
3/15--7 miles
3/16--1 mile
3/17--Traveled all day
3/18--3.5 miles
**didn't weigh in was out of town and am sticking with Sunday weigh ins
3/19--3.25 miles
3/20--Rest=horrible weather had me under the weather
3/21--1 mile
3/22--4 miles
3/23--2 miles
3/24--2 miles
3/25--Rest
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 296 --Weekly Lost: 5
**Total Pounds Lost: 15
**Weekly inches lost: 4.5 --Total inches lost: 19.25
3/26--2 miles
3/27--4 miles
3/28--2 miles
3/29--4 miles
3/30--2 miles
3/31--3 miles
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March Total Miles Completed--69.75
March Total Pounds Dropped--14
March Total Inches Dropped--13
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Overall Total Miles Completed--87.75
Overall Total Pounds Dropped--15
Overall Total Inches Dropped--19.25
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4/1--9 miles
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 293--Weekly Pounds Lost: 3
**Total Pounds Lost: 18
**Weekly inches lost: 2.25 --Total inches lost: 21.5
4/2--1 mile
4/3--4 miles
4/4--1 mile
4/5--4 miles
4/6--2 miles
4/7--3 miles
4/8--Rest
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 292--Weekly Pounds Lost: 1
**Total Pounds Lost: 19
**Weekly inches lost: 1.75 --Total inches lost: 23.25
4/9--2 miles
4/10--4 miles
4/11--too sore
4/12--4 miles
4/13--2 miles
4/14--2 miles
4/15--Rest
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 292 --Weekly Pounds Lost: 0
**Total Pounds Lost: 19
**Weekly inches lost: --Total inches lost:
4/16--2 miles
4/17--in hospital
4/18--in hospital
4/19--in hospital
4/20--Rest Dr. Orders
4/21--5 miles
4/22--3 miles
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 292 --Weekly Pounds Lost: 0
**Total Pounds Lost: 19
**Weekly inches lost: --Total inches lost:
4/23--5 miles
4/24--7 miles
4/25--1 mile
4/26--7 miles
4/27--9 miles
4/28--2 miles
4/29--4 miles
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 291--Weekly Pounds Lost: 1
**Total Pounds Lost: 20
**Weekly inches lost: 1.5 --Total inches lost: 31.25
4/30--1 mile
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April Total Miles Completed--84
April Total Pounds Dropped--5
April Total Inches Dropped--5.5
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Overall Total Miles Completed--171.75
Overall Total Pounds Dropped--20
Overall Total Inches Dropped--31.25
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5/1--7 miles
5/2--1 mile
5/3--4 miles
5/4--1 mile
5/5--2 miles
5/6--Rest
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 288--Weekly Pounds Lost: 3
**Total Pounds Lost: 23
**Weekly inches lost: 2 --Total inches lost: 33.25
5/7--2 miles
5/8--4 miles
5/9--Rest
5/10--4 miles
5/11--1 mile
5/12--1 mile
5/13--1 mile
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: 286 --Weekly Pounds Lost: 2
**Total Pounds Lost: 25
**Weekly inches lost: 2 --Total inches lost: 35.25
5/14--Bad week ugh!
5/15--1 mile
5/16--1 mile
5/17--1 mile
5/18--1 mile
5/19--1 mile
5/20--Rest--forgot to weigh and measure
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: --Weekly Pounds Lost:
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5/21--2 miles
5/22--1 mile
5/23--1 mile
5/24--1 mile
5/25--1 mile
5/26--1 mile
5/27--1 mile
**Weigh in--BW:311 CW: --Weekly Pounds Lost:
**Total Pounds Lost:
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5/28--Rest
5/29--2.5 miles
5/30--2.25 miles
**Short Term Goal 10% (31.1) of weight off: (Just a little shy) No biggie will push forward =)
5/31--1 mile
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May Total Miles Completed--46.75
May Total Pounds Dropped--5
May Total Inches Dropped--4
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Overall Total Miles Completed--218.50
Overall Total Pounds Dropped--25
Overall Total Inches Dropped--35.25
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****Had a slump with transitioning into new job****
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Gained 4 pounds--Back on track Beginning with
**BW:311 CW: 290 --Weekly Pounds Lost: 0
**Pounds Gained: 4
**Total Pounds Lost: 21
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6/25--2 Miles
6/26--2 miles
6/27--1 mile
6/28--2 miles
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****Had another slump with non-expected move****
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Gained 6 pounds--Back on track Beginning with
**BW:311 CW: 296 --Weekly Pounds Lost: 0
**Pounds Gained: 6
**Total Pounds Lost: 15
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Overall Total Miles Completed--225.50
Overall Total Pounds Dropped--15
Overall Total Inches Dropped--35.25
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8/13--2 miles
8/14--1 mile
8/15--2 miles
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