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This pic is about 15 yrs old, about the time I quit smoking. I gained 20 more after that.



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The moment you realize you look better than the girls in the Torrid sale ad.


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I'M 59 years old and have been morbidly obese since early childhood. This will be the first time I have met myself. I started losing on Dec 1, 2014. As of October 20th, 2016, I have lost 115. pounds I originally started out wanting to lose 50 so I would feel better. Now that I know how to do this I realize I want to be that person inside of me. I have finally gained control and it's paying off.
I'M 59 years old and have been morbidly obese since early childhood. This will be the first time I have met myself. I started losing on Dec 1, 2014. As of October 20th, 2016, I have lost 115. pounds I originally started out wanting to lose 50 so I would feel better. Now that I know how to do this I realize I want to be that person inside of me. I have finally gained control and it's paying off.

Member Since: 4/26/2015

Fitness Minutes: 5,676

My Goals:
My goal is to be comfortable and healthy so I can enjoy the final chapters of my life. After a lifetime of morbid obesity, comfort and health will be a new adventure for me.

My Program:
 I have been dieting since I was 10 years old. I have tried every diet through the years and failed. On Thanksgiving day I had my last full plate of food. Now I only eat to give myself what I need to be healthy, nothing more. I used the knowledge from all of the diets I ever tried, and came up with something that works for me. Whole foods, lots of water, exercise when I can and try to keep it under 1400 calories. And watch those inflammatory foods!


Personal Information:
I am married with grown children and many grandchildren. I love animals.

Other Information:
 I've fallen in love with myself



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  • v OKBACK2MEAGAIN
    It’s cold outside, but Spring is coming! Are you ready to join a Challenge? The Biggest Loser Challenge is looking for members for it’s next Challenge starting the first week of March. The challenge consists of 11 Teams, that participate in 10 weeks of Nutritional and Fitness Challenges. These challenges can be modified to fit individual needs, allowing members of all abilities and dietary needs to participate.

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    432 days ago
  • v BILLTHOMSON
    Thank-you for the SparkGoodie and kind words, I have also added you as a friend. After studying our disease for the last 22 months I have found out that to control our disease it is a fine balance of doing both eating properly and exercising. As far as diet I had to abstain from all the things that were killing me, if I don't my mind plays tricks on me, like that I deserve it. As far as exercising it don't need to be intense like I do, but I found I have to do some sort of minor exercise everyday and split up through the day. May you find everything you are looking for in your journey.
    459 days ago
  • v LINZEE118
    Hi Becky, I am so sorry I missed your birthday! emoticon But Happy belated Birthday anyhow! emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon
    707 days ago
  • v LINZEE118
    Just stopped by to see how your doing. Hope everything is fine with you. emoticon
    765 days ago
  • v LINZEE118
    Just stopped by to see how your doing. I see you haven't been on SP for a while now. I am now pre diabetic. The doctor said with weight loss and meds I will be ok and will be able to get off the meds. Been on track since Dec. but my weight stalled out. It has me nervous because usually the 1st 3 to 4 weeks I lose a lot of weight. I'm only back on track 3 weeks. Have to start counting calories. Before this I was only judging now I have to break out the scale etc. Please let me know how your doing. Do you use facebook or something else where I can hook up with you?
    807 days ago
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