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Introduction Text I've needed to lose weight since I graduated college in 2004. I finished my master's degree in 2008, and I weighed 75 pounds more than I did when I finished high school. I was borderline overweight back then; I am much more so now. I'm scared of failing. I know I need to change my lifestyle, but I'm afraid of not meeting even manageable goals. 12/27/17 update: I've been away from SparkPeople for about two and a half years. Injuries, followed by physical therapy, sidelined my workouts and disrupted my routines. I'm now at my highest weight ever. I desperately want to do the things I used to do- hiking and dancing, specifically.

My ultimate goal is to practice living a healthy lifestyle. My individual goals include weight loss (of approximately 110 lbs), commitment to daily exercise, and identifying the emotional underpinnings of the weight gain. Mini Weight Loss Goals: 225 (loss of 10, weight when I graduated in 2008): 07/24/2011 221 (loss of 10 since start of Summer Challenge): 08/07/2011 215 (loss of 20): 10/24/2011 200 (loss of 35): 185 (loss of 50; weight when I graduated in 2004): 174 (loss of 61; no longer obese): 155 (loss of 80; weight when I graduated high school in 2000): 145 (loss of 90; no longer overweight): My "this will never happen" goal is 125. I'm not sure if my frame would allow that weight- honestly, I haven't been that light since junior high. I would be so happy with maintaining 135-140. We'll see what happens when I get closer!

I'm officially beginning to manage my nutrition on 06/06/2011. "Manage my nutrition" means watching what I eat, how much I eat, and when I eat. My fitness goals began on 06/21/2011. These goals include cardio at least three times a week (hopefully five times, but it depends on the work schedule) and strength training three times a week.

Phoenix, AZ resident; native to Brunswick, ME Married since 12/31/09. Love him- he's my biggest encourager and supporter (even when he speaks before he thinks). No kids yet. "I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God's business." Michael J. Fox

Phil. 3:8-14 James 1 I hate when the temperature soars about 90 degrees Fahrenheit.. summers in AZ are brutal.

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