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Introduction Text I have been a member of Sparkpeople since 2006. I am returning for a second time.I returned the first time shortly after my husband passed in 2013.I am returning again in June of 2019 at a higher weight that I have never been. I have been a member of WW for several years. I have been unsuccessful with that as well, because I have not been willing to follow the program. I have lost weight before using Spark so I hope I can do it again. I am a 70+ retired high school teacher. I was married 47 years to my college sweetheart. I have two married sons and four grandchildren. I am a breast cancer survivor. I have been truly blessed over the years and feel grateful for all of these blessings in my life. Update 1/1/10 My weight has returned to where it was when I started Sparkpeople. I am refocusing and redirecting my life as I work to bring change and make my life an adventure. Progress SW 179 (8/7/06) LW 163 (8/1/07) CW175(3/15/10) GW 140 9/4/13 My weight this morning was at 182 at WW. This is the beginning of a new month and a new me. 6/12/19 My weight this morning at 200.2 at WW. 8/25/17 Starting again at 199. 6/12/19 Starting again at 200.

To lose weight and feel better about how I look.

To stay within my calorie range of 1200-1500 calories. To drink 8 glasses of water a day. To start exercising again.....going for a walk

I live in Illinois. A small town east of Peoria. I retired from teaching special education in June of 2005. My hobbies include knitting, scrapbooking, and reading. I am a work in progress.

My mantra: "I am healthy, 1/10 My intention: To savor each moment, wherever I am and whatever I'm doing. To accept what is , regardless of my opinion about it.

Add a Link Marilyn/ Central IL (CST) Fun Loving People Over 60, team leader "MAKING MY LIFE AN ADVENTURE" Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles....it empties today of its strength. Corrie Ten Boom
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