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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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I hope Spring has sprung in your neck of the woods. 
May you always have work for your hands to do. 
May your pockets hold always a coin or two. 
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. 
May the hand of a friend always be near you. 
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. 