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Introduction Text Update2... As of 11-2-11 I have made fantastic progress. I am within 5 lbs of my initial goal and well before my 51st birthday. WooHoo! I feel that I can actually strive for that "ultimate hidden goal, that I never dreamed possible after having 5 kids" of reaching for an additional 10 pound weight loss. I am making that commitment now... As of today, my new goal is to lose a total of 15 more pounds, giving me a grand total of 63 pounds lost. I will do this! I believe in myself and my abilities! Update... As of 7-14 I am making great progress. I am down 33 lbs from my highest weight... Only 21 to go! WooHoo!. I feel soooo much more energetic and ready to finish this thing. My focus is on fitness in a fun way and trying out all those activities I thought I could never do... Biking distances, rock climbing, backcountry backpacking and more. I am ready to embrace 51 more healthy, fit, energetic and enthusiastic! My 2011 pledge to myself...2011 here I come! I recently turned 50 and this is the year I WILL achieve my goals. This year I WILL become healthy and fit. This year I WILL make realistic goals and NEVER GIVE UP! This year I WILL FOLLOW THROUGH and NEVER SABOTAGE my success. This year I WILL track everything and JOURNAL. This year I will PLAY MORE with my family. This time I will JUST DO IT. I am ready to achieve my dreams! Never say never again. I am even beginning to enjoy exercising! I see a whole new me peeking around the corner! Watch out 51, here I come... Refocused, Energized, Rested, Fit and VERY Happy & Healthy!

Learn to love exercising!!! Increase overall tone, flexibility, strength & stamina. Develop a yoga routine Avoid diabeties. Walk a half marathon. Live younger, laugh more. Increase our family fun-time.

Eat clean & TRACK. Meditate / Me time. Sleep 7 hours a night. Do something nice for myself each day. Laugh every day! POSITIVE self-talk! Get 250-300 wkly fitness minutes. Complete my challenges!

I live in Boise, ID with my husband and 14 & 16 yr old boys. Our 24 yr old daughter is an avid rock climber living in Tahoe and we have 2 additional boys away in college (Ohio State and Portland State). Some of the things I love are cooking, gardening, reading, hiking, cross country skiining, biking, yoga, camping, Biggest Loser and whatever interests my kids and husband!

Accept the risks, then reap the rewards. Slow and steady wins the race. Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around. Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers

Add a Link You've got three choices in life. Give up, give in, or give it your all. 53 pounds down and approaching goal! WooHoo!
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