Hello! This is my 2nd time on SparkPeople. At my heaviest, I think I was at or over 180 pounds. I quit weighing myself out of depression. So, I am not for sure. However,I lost 20 pounds on my own in 2009. My goal was to be 125, which at 5'2" is a healthy weight. Then I joined Spark and I lost 30 more pounds, bringing my weight to around 130. I went through a divorce before I could lose those 5 last pounds. I was sad and the weight slowly starting creeping up. Now, after gaining 30 of my 50 pounds back, I am ready to shake off the past and start new.

My main goal is to feel better and have more energy by creating LIFE CHANGES...new habits that will last the rest of my life. My secondary goals are: To get down to 125. To get toned. To stay inspired. To inspire others. To go on a backpacking trip. To learn how to mountain bike. To go on an outdoor/healthy trip each year. (canoeing, hiking, etc.)

I already eat pretty well. There is always room for improvement. So, continue to improve. 1.Manage portions. 2.Eat for joy and health and not any other reason. 3.Make exercise a regular habit that I do with little thought.

My name is Merissa. I am from Dallas Texas...born, raised and haven't left yet.

I LOVE my kindle! Reading is wonderful...and I love history and traveling. There is no where in the world I don't want to see...let the adventures continue until I am dead!

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