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Introduction Text "Nothing takes the place of persistence...." I have been slender all of my life and even after 3 babies. But after breast cancer in 1996, with the chemo and steroids, my weight jumped from 124 to 196. In ten years I have lost and regained the weight several times. Then, surprise!, stress comes and I regain. This is the last time, because when I reach my goal, I'm staying with my program and with SparksPeople! I have once again turned to one of my favorite quotes, that begins with "Nothing takes the place of persistence..." I've used that quote for many years when my goals seemed unattainable.

I am 5''6" with a small frame. My 1st goal is 130, and then I will decide if I need to lose a few more pounds.I have lost and regained several times in 10 years. I expect this to be the last time! --on 10/24/08, I sadly went in and changed my ticker to indicate the gain I made of 40 pounds after severe side-effects from Boniva IVs. I'm slowly recovering from a life-threatenting reaction. I've shaved -20, but still have 20 more to get to where I was when I became so ill.

1. I eat healthy fruits, veggies, grains, and struggle with protien. 2. I swim laps for an hour in my pool, when it''s warm enough. 3. Work out 3 days a week w/trainer, cardio and treadmill at health club or at home daily. 4. Wear a BodyBugg to track and upload my calories burn, each minute. 5. Strive for a 650 calories deficit from calories burned minus calories consumed. 5. I keep exercising until I get my deficit.

I live in west Texas with my wonderful husband. I am a Reading Specialist but retired when I had breast cancer 10 years ago. God has a way of sending me little children who didn''t learn to read in 1st grade, so I still get to do one of my favorite things. I love to read, swim, play piano, and read Spark People!



Add a Link "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has
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