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In Medellin, Colombia! The flowers behind me are called "besos de poeta" (poet's kisses). :-)





In Cartagena, Colombia, October 2008.





With granddaughter Bea, Christmas 2011!



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Trying to be fit AND sane (not one at the expense of the other). I have a very full life--full-time job, freelance work, church involvement, writing poetry, Latin American solidarity work, being a mom & grandma. And a few other things that get fit into cracks here & there. And a tendency toward insomnia . . .

So I'm never going to be one of those people who devote hours every day to working out at the gym. But I need & want to lose some weight & get stronger--super important as I ...
Trying to be fit AND sane (not one at the expense of the other). I have a very full life--full-time job, freelance work, church involvement, writing poetry, Latin American solidarity work, being a mom & grandma. And a few other things that get fit into cracks here & there. And a tendency toward insomnia . . .

So I'm never going to be one of those people who devote hours every day to working out at the gym. But I need & want to lose some weight & get stronger--super important as I age. It's an ongoing struggle. I'm thankful to have many good resources available for learning here at SP, & many good friends to help keep me on track.
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Member Since: 9/22/2007

SparkPoints: 38,407

Fitness Minutes: 29,400

My Goals:
* be strong & reasonably slim

* get 7.5-8 hours of sleep per night

* get to 150 (or less) & maintain

* make excellent use of the abundant veggies & fruits I get early June to late October through a CSA (community-sponsored agriculture) project

My Program:
* get to bed by 10:30-11:00 each night (it makes a big difference when I do!)

* cardio & strength training 5 times per week

* eat within my recommended range

* cook good food at home & eat out less (I've been doing this & it's kind to my budget as well as my waistline)

* give myself small rewards to keep it fun!

Personal Information:
I'm a writer (poet) & editor. Also love to sing harmony, read, folk dance, & just contemplate beautiful things. I'm a sporadic visual artist too & look forward to returning to a couple of picture-book projects when my schedule allows.

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Member Comments:
BEATLETOT
4/19/2013 11:45:02 PM

I didn't want to express my disappointment that you weren't coming back for next time, but now that you've signed up, I can say, HOORAY! I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE COMING BACK!!!



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BESSHAILE
4/11/2013 1:39:29 PM

Hello Ruth. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic encouragement on my blog “Officially at Maintenance = More Goals!”. Maintenance is sometimes harder than weight loss because our bodies aren't changing so much and after a while people don't notice the effort we're expending. I really appreciate all the support I've found here on Spark People. emoticon

I'm really excited about reaching new goals this year. In a way it's as if the party doesn't end – as if I don't have to stop taking this fun journey.



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BEATLETOT
4/3/2013 9:59:48 PM

It's about 7150 steps a day...50,000 steps a week for 20 weeks. I'm pretty excited and confident about it. I walk a lot at work, and frequently walk to and from work, even.



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WALLAHALLA
3/31/2013 2:22:43 PM

The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances. ~Robert Flatt

It is never too late to renew your life with healthier habits. Have a blessed holiday!
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KAREN_NY
3/30/2013 8:53:59 PM

Thanks for stopping by. Yeah, I probably need to do some blogging. For the last few months it seems like my health takes 2 steps forward and 1 step back. Unfortunately my own Good Friday was not nearly the day of peace and connection I had hoped it would be. But we got our first day in the high 40*'s today, so 2 hours in the fresh air and another 1/2 hour yoga was lovely!




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