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Just for today

Just for today, I'm going to make healthy choices in my life. I'll worry about tomorrow when it becomes today. I can do ANYTHING "just for today." I believe that my history is NOT my destiny. At any given moment I have the power to say this it not how the story is going to end.

I reached my Spark goal in 2011, losing 75 lb. via good nutrition, cardio & strength. In 2012 I did two long distance backpacking trips totaling 120 miles and completed my first half marathon! Onward 2013!!
Just for today, I'm going to make healthy choices in my life. I'll worry about tomorrow when it becomes today. I can do ANYTHING "just for today." I believe that my history is NOT my destiny. At any given moment I have the power to say this it not how the story is going to end.

I reached my Spark goal in 2011, losing 75 lb. via good nutrition, cardio & strength. In 2012 I did two long distance backpacking trips totaling 120 miles and completed my first half marathon! Onward 2013!!


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Member Since: 1/8/2011

SparkPoints: 45,969

Fitness Minutes: 37,987

My Goals:
SHORT TERM GOALS:


MID-RANGE GOALS:


LONG-RANGE GOALS:

- Rocky Gap Tri-athalon on Sept. 8, 2013 (registered)

My Program:
 1) Use nutrition tracker daily, adding fiber, calcium & sodium tracking, and stay within recommended goals for maintenance.

2) Minimum of 30 cardio minutes, six days/wk

3) Strength training for a minimum 30 min. 2x/wk

4) Use my Spark friend network to support my goals.

5) Maintain my weight at plus/minus 5 pounds of goal.


Personal Information:
I'm a married New Englander living in Maryland who telecommutes full-time.

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 "Our history is not our destiny."

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CORKYTHEMOM1
5/20/2013 5:54:02 PM

emoticon Mimi!! Sending LOTS OF HUGS to you. Let's put the UMPH in triumph to meet our weekly goals! Put the UMPH in triumph by bringing fun and enjoyment into our journey! Put the UMPH in triumph to go out and live our lives as we have imagined it! With enough UMPH, we CAN and WILL have a WOOHOO week!

"The difference between try and triumph is just a little UMPH." ~ Marvin Phillips

emoticon U = U are Worthy! ~ U Can Do It! ~ U are a Winner! ~ U Deserve It!
emoticon M = Maintain Focus on the Goal ~ Daily Commitment & Follow-Through!
emoticon P = Practice Choices ~ Belief in Self ~ Inspire Yourself and Others!
emoticon H = Healthy Nutrition ~ Varied Fitness Activity ~ Embrace Inner Well-Being!


~ Monika ~ emoticon



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MSFRANKI1
5/5/2013 8:40:51 PM

Hi Mimi! Long time no see.....my fault! I joined about when you did, but later quit. Re-joined about a month ago, and still finding my way back around. Typed you in on 'search' and found ya! AWESOME that you've done so well and met your goals! And no wonder you are a Motivator....you always were. I can't even remember what my nic used to be....I now have one of my pets names, Franki. (he's over the Rainbow Bridge now) but I'm Sandi. Used to live in Wa. State but we've retired and moved back to Az. (up at altitude, so we have the Seasons) Added you as a friend, would be honored if you did same. I see you have WAY more friends than when we first joined LOL. GOOD JOB, GF!! (((Hugs)))



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CORKYTHEMOM1
5/5/2013 12:35:14 PM

Mimi, were you able to sale your house? Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. Let’s flourish in the month of May! May our sparks shine in positive thoughts! May our spirits soar to prosperous feelings! May our goals blossom with effective action! May our promising results lead to gala success!


emoticon M = Maintain focus by committing to daily healthy choices and positive changes!
emoticon A = Achieve optimum health by striving for a combined mind, body and soul balance!
emoticon Y = You are the SPARK that creates permanent results by living a healthier lifestyle!


Promote healthy nutrition! Expand fitness activities! Thrive for emotional wellness! Achieve optimum health! TOGETHER, We CAN and WILL achieve our May goals! Have a beautiful and blessed Sunday!


emoticon Get Motivated! Keep Focused! Be Productive! Make Progress! Expect Results! emoticon


~ Monika ~ emoticon



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HEALTHYGRAMMY49
5/2/2013 4:44:26 AM

Hi Turtle! Thank you for reading and encouraging me regarding my blog about being free of migraines. It was so sweet of you to take the time to read through it...so lengthy. So happy to hear from you from time to time! Hope you are well. I'm still on my journey to get off & keep off this weight. But at least now I have a reason to complete the journey besides weight loss...my health! Blessings, Bev



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KIMI_SILVA
4/25/2013 11:16:55 AM

Hello there Sister-Girl! It is so good to see you here. I too had been MIA for a while, but for entirely different reasons - I was depressed over my lack of progress, among other things. Thanks for popping in to leave a comment on my blog. I've missed you. Isn't it funny that sometimes you don't even realize how much you miss someone until you see them again?

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