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Little Miss Greedy


I live in the UK and I'm a 42 year old mother of one beautiful daughter. I've had a problem with food/weight for much of my life and could very easily comfort-eat 24/7. I've had type 2 diabetes for a few years, which has slowly been getting more serious as I haven't really cared about myself and have carried on eating lots of junk. I've been warned that it's now life-threatening. I need to take control of myself, lose weight and eat in a much more healthy way. I started my journey on 27th ...
I live in the UK and I'm a 42 year old mother of one beautiful daughter. I've had a problem with food/weight for much of my life and could very easily comfort-eat 24/7. I've had type 2 diabetes for a few years, which has slowly been getting more serious as I haven't really cared about myself and have carried on eating lots of junk. I've been warned that it's now life-threatening. I need to take control of myself, lose weight and eat in a much more healthy way. I started my journey on 27th August 2013 and I weighed 19st 6lbs (272lbs). I decided I needed a complete break from conventional food and started following the Exante meal replacement diet (VLCD). So far I haven't cheated at all and in 3 weeks I have lost 18lbs :) I feel healthier and have even started walking a few times a week.
My ultimate goal is to be fit and healthy, and to be able to run a 5k in Spring next year. My teenage daughter is helping and supporting me all the way :)

Member Since: 8/23/2013

Fitness Minutes: 43,572

My Goals:
To run a 5k in Spring 2014

My Program:
 Following the Exante Diet and walking at least 3 times a week


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My name is Amanda, I'm 42 and I'm from Wales, UK. I'm divorced with a teenage daughter who is homeschooled. I own an online cosmetics business

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  • v OKBACK2MEAGAIN
    This is your invitation! Are you looking for a way to get fit, lose weight, and have fun along the way? Check out the 2018 Winter 5% Challenge! Team members will work towards losing 5% of their starting weight in 8 weeks by participating in team challenges that focus on exercise & healthy lifestyle habits. Let’s have fun, make new friends and get in shape! The challenge starts in Saturday, January 6th, 2018!. Please click on this link to join the Challenge.

    Here is the link information. Please copy and paste to go to the team.

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    1140 days ago
  • v IMLOCOLINDA
    ☆.¸¸.♥´ THE SECRET TO SUCCESS ☆.¸¸.♥´♥

    S – smile at yourself
    E – encourage those around you and you will be encouraged
    C – celebrate your life every day.
    R – relax the criticism of yourself. You are beautiful and do not forget it!
    E – enjoy every minute of your life and make the most of it.
    T – treat yourself better. Take time for you!

    Let's meet or exceed our February aspirations!

    **HAPPY*VALENTINES*DAY**
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    ____*_Will
    ____*_YOU
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    __*_Valentine?

    *I copied this from a comment on my Spark Page from the wonderful 1HAPPYSPIRIT. Sharing it with those of you not lucky enough to be on her mailing list!!


    2178 days ago
  • v IMLOCOLINDA
    emoticon You're the Cat's meow~
    You take the emoticon -
    You are out of this emoticon ~
    You are as sweet as emoticon
    It may be emoticon ,
    but let's make it O- emoticon -al...
    You're a valued member of the 12 Weeks to Walking Team. Have a great week! Stop by and chat!

    *Thanks to SAMI199 for the inspiration for this comment with emoticons. It was her creative idea, not mine. I just copy and paste!!

    2538 days ago
  • v IMLOCOLINDA
    emoticon It's February...let's make it FLY month...Finally Love Yourself emoticon

    And it's easy if you follow these guidelines...
    *Drink your emoticon
    *Eat your five servings emoticon
    *Track your food and fitness emoticon
    *Get in an extra 10 minutes of dancing emoticon
    *Get plenty of emoticon
    *Believe that you are worth it emoticon
    * Keep walking emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

    You are not alone on this journey. We do not stand in front or behind but beside each other. You can do this. Don't get down if you make a mistake but get back up and do it again and again until you get it right. It will happen. Maybe not today or even tomorrow but you will do it if you believe in yourself. Find that strength deep inside and bring it out. Don't jump into a decision to quit and then regret it. Even a small victory is a step ahead. I believe in you and now it is time for all of us to believe in ourselves. Let's make this the month we really FLY!
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    2552 days ago
  • v IMLOCOLINDA
    emoticon In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out.
    It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.
    `~ Albert Schweitzer ~
    emoticon Congratulations for adding in Spark Points for the 12 Weeks to Walking team last week. You are spreading the spark to rekindle the spirit of so many of us and we truly appreciate it!
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    2573 days ago
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