My "near" goal isn't quite it, but it is the weight I was before I quit smoking. That was the initial factor behind gaining the weight, but then, I believe I could say that additional factors crept in: stress, work life, etc. Well, I have come to realize that losing your self-esteem and finding yourself physically uncomfortable (and in pain... bad back) constantly is no way to reduce stress! As an athlete all my life, I lost myself somewhere along the way and my quest isn't just to rediscover a ...

My "near" goal isn't quite it, but it is the weight I was before I quit smoking. That was the initial factor behind gaining the weight, but then, I believe I could say that additional factors crept in: stress, work life, etc. Well, I have come to realize that losing your self-esteem and finding yourself physically uncomfortable (and in pain... bad back) constantly is no way to reduce stress! As an athlete all my life, I lost myself somewhere along the way and my quest isn't just to rediscover a healthy body, but to be kind to my mind and rejuvenate my spirit as well. Namaste!

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