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Introduction Text Hello! I'm a 48 year old married mother of two. The kids are almost 13 and 16 and keep me very busy. My husband and I own our own business. I am lucky to work from home. I am involved with several organizations and maintain a very busy life. I don't take much time for myself and have gained way too much weight. I want to get healthy for me. I want to be a good example for my kids. I started out last summer journaling what I ate every day. This started at the end of May 2008 when I weighed 206. I lost 11 pounds by myself. On July 9, 2008, I happened upon this site! Thank goodness. I began the journey with Sparkspeople that day at 195. I hope to get the weight off this time. I've tried every DIET. They don't work. I weighed 181 two years ago and gained a bunch back! STRESS! I'm committed again to do it this time. With this site and all of my new friends, I know I can! I then fell off the wagon terribly after getting down to 157 pounds and TONS AND TONS of stress. We had a tornado and my husband and daughter were in a terrible wreck, thankfully they are ok. My weakness is stress and I am a terrible STRESS EATER! I am back up to 185 and will not gain another pound! It is time to get back on track. I know I can! Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that made you smile! "TODAY, I will shine like a candle that not only lights the darkness, but also brings joy and laughter to all who share my light." Unknown Author "Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in. Forget them as soon as you can." Ralph Waldo Emerson

I want to feel better and get healthier! I would love to weigh 150 pounds! I want to look FABULOUS at 50!!!! My new SW is 185 on 8/7/09. I'm starting again. 175 by 8/31/2009 165 by 9/31/2009 155 by 10/31/2009 150 by 12/31/2009 SW: 195 185 by 8/31/2008 DONE 8/11/2008! 176 by 9/30/2008 DONE 8/24/2008!!!!!!! 167 by 10/31/2008 new goal 9/30/2008 DONE on 9/26/2008!!!!!! 159 by 11/30/2008 new goal by 10/31/2008 DONE on 11/22/2008! 150 by 01/01/2009 I'm setting my marks high!!!!!

1200-1500 calories daily 30 min. cardio every day strenth training every other day 8 glasses of water each day 5-8 freggies daily Spark it - every day!

I am from Southern Illinois. I am married to a wonderful guy. 19 years and going. I live in the country with two kids, two lakes and 4 dogs. I love to cook and spend time with my family! My favorite place to vacation is the sunny beach!

I love to watch Oprah, The View, cooking shows, Clean House, and You Are What You Eat. I enjoy reading when I get the chance. My favorite books are self help books, cookbooks and biographies.

Add a Link "At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." - Albert Schweitzer A smile is a curve that can set a lot of things straight. - V. Borge Cindy, Johnston City, Illinois
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