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I started SparkPeople in June 2011 thanks to the encouragement of my 19 yo daughter. I was skeptical about yet another diet/workout plan, but soon became a believer. Over several months, I lost 25 pounds and had begun running. Thanks to SparkPeople and some hard work, I was able to go on hikes with my family that I usually had to skip. For me, it was nirvana.

Fast forward several months from my last blog and I have gained all of the weight back, not because of the work here, but ...
I started SparkPeople in June 2011 thanks to the encouragement of my 19 yo daughter. I was skeptical about yet another diet/workout plan, but soon became a believer. Over several months, I lost 25 pounds and had begun running. Thanks to SparkPeople and some hard work, I was able to go on hikes with my family that I usually had to skip. For me, it was nirvana.

Fast forward several months from my last blog and I have gained all of the weight back, not because of the work here, but because I chose to ignore one of the major precepts of SparkPeople - Keep It Real. It's all about developing and working a plan that's fits with your real life and your real body, right now. What habits and choices are sustainable in your life for a long time to come?

So I am back- tweaking what I learned the first time and figuring out where to go next. It's a good thing I enjoy the learning process.
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Member Since: 6/2/2011

SparkPoints: 10,874

Fitness Minutes: 5,424

My Goals:
to live a healthy lifestyle that allows me to never miss another family activity like rafting or hiking because of my weight or conditioning.

New goals under revision

My Program:
- Cardio 6 days per week: swim, hike, walk, aerobics, or bellydance
- Strength train 6 days a week
- Yoga, usually for back or knees, 7 days per week (20 minutes)
- 5-6 small meals per day with plenty of veggies and fruits, minimal red meat and sugar
- I have found that carefully balancing my carbs with protein eliminates much of the sugar binging
- Over 8+ glasses of water daily
- Weigh in weekly

Personal Information:
My name is Lisa and I am the happily married mother of three terrific teenagers. I am also fortunate enough to reside in the beautiful Pacific Northwest within a short drive of both the beach and the mountains.

Other Information:
Homeschooling my youngest allows me to indulge in my penchant for studying literature, history, and science. My favorite movie of all time is Harold and Maude and yes, I am fond of Herman Melville. I am definitely better at coming up with ideas than following through with them.

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LIVINGTHELIFE78
7/29/2011 2:56:25 PM

Yay for getting the exercise in!



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SPEEDYDOG
7/29/2011 12:03:31 AM

Thanks for your comment on my "running uphill" blog. I think I may live a little close to the edge. But the edge is so fun.

Bruce



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PRINCESSRUNNER7
7/24/2011 9:04:21 PM

Thanks for commenting on my triple brick blog. I'm glad I pushed through and finished it!

How's the swimming coming along? It's definitely an area I'd like to improve. Like you, I would like to join a master's group in the future.



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SPEEDYDOG
7/24/2011 12:26:09 AM

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for your comment on my "Beaver Ranch" blog. I also get inspiration from pages and blogs from people like you. We also homeschooled our children. Someday I will finish ready Moby Dick.

I like mountains and beaches. Colorado has the mountains but not any beaches.

I don't run many 5K races because I run trail races that tend to have odd mileage. I have been running for recreation for over 35 years and still consider myself a rookie runner.

Good luck on your 5K.

Thanks, Bruce



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ARMONIA
7/19/2011 2:24:00 PM

hey SparkFriend! Thanks for adding me. I really like your posts and perspective. I can't wait to hear more from you.



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