Holy Cow! Although, I DID manage to lose 38 lbs from 232 lbs. in late November 2009 to 194 lbs. by March 10th, 2010, which was my sister's 50th birthday. It has now been almost 3 years. I HAVE maintained a 15 lb. loss from my original weight, back in November 2009. YAY! :) I'm a 5'2" woman of 54 years. I've never married, nor have I had any children. However...I went to 10 schools in 12 years, I spent 4 years serving my country in the U.S.Army and now have almost 31 years with the ...

Holy Cow! Although, I DID manage to lose 38 lbs from 232 lbs. in late November 2009 to 194 lbs. by March 10th, 2010, which was my sister's 50th birthday. It has now been almost 3 years. I HAVE maintained a 15 lb. loss from my original weight, back in November 2009. YAY! :) I'm a 5'2" woman of 54 years. I've never married, nor have I had any children. However...I went to 10 schools in 12 years, I spent 4 years serving my country in the U.S.Army and now have almost 31 years with the airline of my employment. I have been overweight for most of my life. My younger "hottie" sister is always the one the guys gravitated toward. With her long light blonde hair & "hot body" for a woman of almost 53. I have every intention of changing that! Once I have set my mind on a goal ... I WILL achieve it! Life isn't without obstacles. We all encounter them and CAN overcome them. I recently was diagnosed with a Vitamin D deficiency. The blood's "normal" numbers range are 30 - 100. Mine is 17! I'm barely HALF the lowest range! Vitamin D has massive benefits. I was reading the majority of those with a Vitamin D deficiency are obese. It is because the Vitamin gets trapped in the fat cells & cannot get out to help the bloodstream. OH EM GEE! So ... not only should I lose the weight to 'look good' ... I need to FEEL good! I have had difficulty with my sleeping pattern. I barely get 3.5 - 5 hours a night. Another deterrent to my weight loss! I now am experiencing tendonitis in BOTH of my arms ... especially BOTH elbows & my right shoulder! I have also been diagnosed with asthma, COPD & emphysema. Now, overexertion is NOT going to help me as it will only frustrate me by inhibiting my breathing. My physical ailments would make a woman of 54 feel like a woman of 84! I believe that the obstacles I have before me are simply opportunities for greatness! Spark People ... you have helped me previously ... and with your help ... you will have helped me once again! Peace! (LOVE) xoxo ;)

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