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5/2/13 9:47 P

Tomorrow, May 3 is my 3 year Sparkversary! I have learned so much here during that time. I lost 30 pounds and was at goal weight but I put 7 back on but I am at a healthy weight and perfect BMI. I am happy with myself, my weight, my size and how I look. Sparkpeople is a wonderful place to be!

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8/24/11 9:27 A

My Son is balancing out!

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8/21/11 9:56 P

8 mile bike ride today

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8/21/11 11:37 A

One more workout until my Virtual 5K!

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8/17/11 5:04 P

I got my Social Security Back Pay... We are paying all delinquent bills and having extra ... nice change!!!

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8/16/11 8:21 A

Forgot to post this when it happened:

I got a job in a good program near the ocean.

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8/1/11 9:17 P

Me too!

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8/1/11 8:49 P

I am Drinking my water.. .and then some...

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8/1/11 7:26 A

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7/31/11 11:53 P

Positively to the gym today!!

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1/19/11 7:34 P

Hey Nicholas, I am positively happy for you!

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1/19/11 7:17 P

I just finished my third 5k Saturday. It was the first time I ran in 3 weeks thanks to bronchitis! Time to put in some mileage and get my body ready for this 2011 adventure!

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1/8/11 1:45 P

this is a great thread- with winter here sometimes it is hard to stay positive.
this is my year to be the new me!!!

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1/8/11 10:36 A

It is a start of a New Year let us stay positive!

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9/28/10 4:29 P

@HEALTHYMOMMY2B - I will be sure to run an extra mile for you tomorrow.

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9/28/10 4:25 P

Congrats to you 2!!! I'm jealous of both of you having lost my time to be able to get out and run ;) Keep up the great work!!!

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9/28/10 4:22 P

I just finished my second 5k Saturday. I am also training for my first half-marathon on October 16th. Woohoo!!! Keep up the good work!

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9/28/10 2:33 P

I ran for 2 miles at 4.7 mph on treadmill today, then continued for another 1.1 miles varying between 3.2 and 8 mph for a total workout of 42min 47 seconds.

2 miles straight at 4.7 mph is the most I've done in recent memory, so that's my positive!

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6/14/10 8:33 A

FIEVEL96,

Thanks, but my 13.8 miles is the total for the week. I do no think I could run 13 miles at once quite yet, but it is the plan. I am following this training program I saw online and it does add about 1 mile each week on average.

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6/14/10 6:52 A

Wow!

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6/13/10 10:21 P

Great job...almost to that marathon length! Are you adding 1 mile each week (on average)?

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6/13/10 5:08 P

I ran 13.8 miles this week. Next week the goal is at least 15.

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6/5/10 8:13 P

Keep up those workouts!!!

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6/5/10 3:26 P

I did some chair exercises and stretching this morning - it raised my spirits

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5/27/10 8:23 P

I signed up for Zumba class :D It starts Wednesday..can't wait!

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5/27/10 7:56 A

I love endorphins!!!

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5/15/10 3:59 A

See, making better choices!! Great work!

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5/14/10 10:58 P

I was bored today after school, & instead of sitting around as usual

I went out for a 20 minute walk! :D

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5/14/10 5:58 P

Great attitude!

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5/14/10 9:01 A

I'm doing great!! I feel great!! I'm worth this weight loss!!!

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5/12/10 12:35 P

I **did not** want to exercise yesterday! I finally turned on Exercise TV and thought the reason I gained weight is because of my excuses. I did 30 minutes of Jillian's Shred and some Yoga. Felt a lot better that I didn't give in!

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5/9/10 3:39 P

Today I was inspired by my brothers girlfriend. She's lost 25 lbs and looks fantastic. I can do that too!!

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5/8/10 9:47 P

Yesterday (my weigh in day) I found the scale telling me I gained 3 pounds.

To make myself feel somewhat better, I bought a new pair of jeans (ironic right?!)

Anyways today (first day wearing these jeans) they're loose!!

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5/8/10 9:36 P

I started this week with one goal: two run for 30 minutes on Tues, Thursday and Saturday.

I am proud to say - I just completed my Saturday run! I also did the other two, so I'm stoked. :)

But, interestingly enough, the most useful thing I've seen on this site so far is the Calorie Counter. I've never been a calorie counter before, I simply tried to eat healthy and not indulge in too many treats. I already eat LOTS of fibre, fruit and veggies, but couldn't figure out why I wasn't slimming down. After all, I don't eat THAT many treats...

So, this week, I started counting calories. Holy. Moley. This is unbelievable! I was literally astounded by where my calories were coming from - and I know a fair amount about nutrition! So, for the rest of the week, I kept my calories within the recommended range... and the scale has been going down! Within the first week! I didn't expect that at ALL. I know that it will not continue to decrease at this rate, and that's ok... it's just been a great week of learning. Portion size is SO key!

Ok, that's my rant. :) I'm a very happy girl this week. :) I can't wait to share this site with my mom!

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5/7/10 2:03 P

Today ran around the meadow 2 times! YAY! I'm not a runner, but have been walking daily and wanted to see if I could do it. I'm still ALIVE...hehe...yay!

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5/6/10 7:14 P

EMILY578 ...

Great stair-climbing! Keep it up!!

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5/6/10 6:41 P

My positive for today is that I used the stairs ALL day without cheating and getting on the elevator!! You need a badge to get in the staircase and I had forgotten mine when I went down to the breakroom to heat up my lunch and I asked someone walking by to swipe theirs so I could use the stairs (usually I'd just go get on the elevator!). I only work on the 3rd floor but make lots of trips to both the 1st and 2nd floors daily!

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5/6/10 3:10 P

My positive today is that I set a start date for eating healthy. Mother's Day! :)

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5/5/10 10:56 P

Today I found an AWESOME quote!

"Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time"- Mark Twain

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5/5/10 10:30 P

Way to go EDLANDON09!!!

You're doing great ... one right choice at a time!!!!



Edited by: UP-OR-DOWN at: 5/5/2010 (22:32)

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5/5/10 8:45 P

Day two and those deathly addicting cookies at subway didn't win me over today! Nor will they for the next week, and even week after that! If I still crave one in two weeks, I'll induldge just one, but if not i'll induldge on something a lot more healthier!!!!!!!

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5/5/10 7:00 P

So far so good...I'm on day 4 and have seen the scale drop or remain level every time I check

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5/5/10 6:49 A

Great job ladies!!

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5/4/10 11:51 P

my positive today is staying within my calorie range and following my workout routine. Day 1 = Awesome start!

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5/4/10 6:28 P

My postive today is just feeling good & feeling ready for my personal challenge of losing weight!

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5/4/10 7:20 A

Great job!! We need to celebrate the small steps that are keeping us on the right path just as much as we need to celebrate the "big" things.

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5/4/10 12:44 A

My positive for today is to finally have started (again :0) ) to eat healthier and exercise with a purpose!

I kept to my goal of eating well without going overboard (having one small taste of a friend's ice cream and then buying a Starbucks iced tea instead of saying yes to her offer of a cone of my own!)

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5/3/10 7:08 A

My positive for today is starting the day out with a healthy breakfast and than taking a ten minute walk to get the day going, before its off to work for me.

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4/28/10 8:35 P

This is a place to come and share your successes, no matter how big or small

We want to help keep you motivated and on the right path! Your success may also help motivate others, so don't be afraid to speak up!!

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