Hello! My name is Sara, nice to meet you! I have been losing weight since September 2011, and on Sparkpeople since April 2012. I have lost a total of SIXTY POUNDS!!! It has taken a lot longer than I had hoped it would, but it makes it no less meaningful than if I had done it in 6 months. I fought for every pound.

I have really struggled with consistency in my eating. I have had a few good weeks, and a bunch of bad ones, and actually no whole good months. I am hoping to step it up ...

Hello! My name is Sara, nice to meet you! I have been losing weight since September 2011, and on Sparkpeople since April 2012. I have lost a total of SIXTY POUNDS!!! It has taken a lot longer than I had hoped it would, but it makes it no less meaningful than if I had done it in 6 months. I fought for every pound.

I have really struggled with consistency in my eating. I have had a few good weeks, and a bunch of bad ones, and actually no whole good months. I am hoping to step it up and reach my ultimate goal by August 2013. That's when my 24th birthday is, and it's when I return to a University. If I've lost 60 lbs this way, I can't wait to see how much progress I can make when I get this consistency thing figured out! I need to focus on making every day, every moment, every calorie count. Motivation is a feeling, and determination is a choice, so I am CHOOSING to do better!

More about me: I have bipolar disorder, and I've also been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder. I'm divorced, and loving being single. I love the possibilities in my life! I had to take time off school and work because of my bipolar disorder, and I'm finally back in school. This upcoming spring semester is make or break it time. I have a wonderful family and some pretty awesome friends. I am so thankful for SparkPeople and the opportunity for us to be a support system for each other. I would describe myself as genuine, empathetic, nerdy, and goofy. I also love to laugh, and I do so easily.

I can't say it enough: I am cheering for YOU!!!

My mission statement:
I am going to live my life without fear: COURAGEously, wholeHEARTedly, CONFIDENTLY

My favorite new quote: "Anything is possible with the love of two things: God and Yourself"

Goals:
260 (start weight)
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Back to 199 (Onederland!) 4/14/2013 DONE
190 (original college weight) 5/19/2013
185 (going to a friend's wedding) 6/8/2013
175 (by vacation)
160 (100 lbs down!!!)
150 (Goal Weight)

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