Hello Linda,
It's great to meet you and I wish you well on your weight loss journey - and in the rest of life too.
You will probably not hear much from me as my hands are pretty full. My husband is on his second major round of cancer treatments and requires a lot of attention, both medical and making sure he doesn't fall, also he's forgetful so there are other issues too. He is 84 so there are some normal aging issues as well. So my time is taken there.
I am 72 (will be 73 soon) and handle Hubby and the small house to which we downsized from Denver nearly 5 years ago. We live in a farming community about 30 miles NW of Portland, OR, so medical appointments are always 30+ miles each direction. Also I am on a couple other teams where I try to stay in touch. Some days are more successful than others.
Since joining Spark about 6-1/2 years ago I have gained 25 pounds, most of it in the last 2.5 years since my husband's cancer first manifested. I was holding at 150 (I'm 5'4") and wanted to lose about 20 pounds. My favorite exercises are Richard Simmons programs and I also have free weights for strength training; I had classes a few years ago so I have a pretty good idea on what to do. But my schedule and my diet have fallen apart and I also developed foot problems that interfere with riding my exercise bike and walking any distance as well as my favorite dance routines.
I am also a professional astrologer, which is an activity that I can pursue through books and on-line, and it can take a lot of my time as well.
I will poke my head in occasionally but do not count on me for much participation for the time being. If my circumstances change I will certainly bounce back into the team.
Best wishes to you and everyone else out there as you reorganize the team.
westernsage
Carol
Carol