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Me as Natalya Stepanovna in Chekhov's "The Marriage Proposal"
"The Mouse and the Raven" One-Act Play; I am the girl with the vest on.
Ooh La la! - My most recent "skinny girl" role- Fifi, the French Maid
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No matter what happened yesterday, today is a new day!
My Weight Loss Journey:
In December of 2004, I weighed 175 pounds. I was a size 14. I was getting married in 6 months and I didn't want to keep losing my battle against weight. However, I knew that if I tried anything too gimmicky or too quick, the changes would not be permanent.
That's when I came up with my plan, which I liked to think of as the"Lose when you can plan."
During stressful times, I limited myself to eating 2000 calories a day, and during ...
My Weight Loss Journey:
In December of 2004, I weighed 175 pounds. I was a size 14. I was getting married in 6 months and I didn't want to keep losing my battle against weight. However, I knew that if I tried anything too gimmicky or too quick, the changes would not be permanent.
That's when I came up with my plan, which I liked to think of as the"Lose when you can plan."
During stressful times, I limited myself to eating 2000 calories a day, and during weeks when I had less stress, I tried to stay around 1500.
I also tried to exercise one or two times a week.
Using this plan, I lost about 10 pounds a year, and I maintained the loss without a lot of worry.
I also started running small races, like 10k's and 5k's a few times a year.
For now, I'm maintaining at around 135-140, and I wear a size 4.
To maintain, I try not to go over 1700 calories a day (2000 is out of the question), and to lose I try to stay in the 1200-1500 range.
I have a lot more confidence than before, and this has given me the courage to try a lot more things, including singing and acting more with a community theatre-which has been a really fun, exciting experience.
This year, I hope to lose another 5-10 pounds and stay there. I think the low 130's is a great weight range for my body.
We are also planning to run a 1/2 marathon this november! Woo Hoo!
If I have any advice, it's this. Forgive yourself for your failings, set realistic goals, and NEVER stop trying.
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Member Since: 7/16/2007
SparkPoints: 16160
SparkAmerica Minutes: 10166
My Goals:
To run 13 minute miles at a 10k
Projected Date: October, 2009
Final Goal: To run 15 minute miles at a 1/2 marathon scheduled for November 14th.
My Program:
running 4 days a week.
June Mileage: 15 miles
July Mileage: 59 miles!
August Mileage: 40 miles
Personal Information:
I am a High School English/Drama teacher in California. My husband and I have been married for 3 and a half years. We have no children yet.
Other Information:
I am a Christian and I believe that part of my Christian lifestyle should include being as healthy as possible so that we are strong enough to serve God no matter what He asks.
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