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Introduction Text 2013 is about focus!!!!! I have played with this weight loss thing for too long. This is the year for me to stop half- a**ing and do what I know in my heart I can accomplish. I'm going hard or going home this year. The Former me: The girl who seemed unbreakable Broke The girl who seemed strong Crumbled The girl who always laughed Cried The girl who never stopped trying Gave up She dropped her fake smile as a tear ran down her cheek She whispered to herself I can't do this anymore Your weight loss = 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human’s skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year 11 pounds = an average housecat 12 pounds = a Bald Eagle 15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs 16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain 20 pounds = an automobile tire 23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year 24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream 25 pounds = an average 2 year old 30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year 33 pounds = a cinder block 36 pounds = a mid-size microwave 40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg 44 pounds = an elephant’s heart 50 pounds = a small bale of hay 55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner 60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!) 66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year 70 pounds = an Irish Setter 77 pounds = a gold brick 80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape 90 pounds = a newborn calf 100 pounds = a 2 month old horse 111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year 117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”) 118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica 120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month 130 pounds = a newborn giraffe 138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year 140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year 144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”) ************************************* 1-4-09 I joined the Spark team some months ago and while I have made small strides towards my progress I have not taken my participation or my journey very serious. I have the knowledge but I also have the fear. I have lost weight many times, and have done so with several different commercial weight loss programs. My problem is not losing it. The problem is that once I lose the weight I run out of excuses to not let myself shine, and to fully live my life. I start to feel that if I shine too much people will get mad or their feelings will get hurt but guess what somebody did get mad and feelings did get hurt MINE!! I can not continue to live I mean exist this way. I made a decision for myself, and that was that I'm joining the bootcamp. I am not going to start again only to stop before I fulfill my dream, and reach my goal. I am starting at 284 with a determined mind and the fire to go all the way. Good Luck to everyone. Let the Challenge began. My goals for the challenge are to work out four days a week, spark daily, and to lose 12 pounds. ************************************************************************** DONE!!!!!! I am DONE being the fat friend. I am DONE shopping in plus size stores. I am DONE making excuses for not being more active. I am DONE letting others dictate how my life goes. I am DONE accepting anything so i won't make others mad. I am DONE waiting to live.

-Walk 6 days a week. -Strength train 2 days a week. -Journal my food

I will be doing bootcamp and following that meal plan for the first 6 weeks. Eating and exercise to be determined after completion.

I was born in Brooklyn, New York but Decatur, Ga. is where I have spent the majority of my life. I am very social and often referred to as the CRAZY. I am currently working on my Master's degree at a very so pace(that must change). I love music. I have a wonderful son who loves sports, and needs a healthy mom to keep up with him.



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