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Introduction Text It was silly of me really, standing on those scales on a day of celebration, my birthday in May 2008. But I suppose something inside of me just snapped and I wanted to know. I had felt incredibly unhealthy and heavy, dressing without much care- opting for track pants and baggy tshirts. Even in the plus size department I was having trouble finding clothes. But don't get me wrong, it wasn't just the look, it was the fact that I would go out for a short walk and be so exhausted that when I got back I had to lie down. I grew up on a hill country farm where as a child I would run up and down hills and climb trees all day so becoming so unhealthy that I could not walk 1km was demoralising. Anyway, back to the story... on that fateful day I had hit my heaviest weight and lowest day ever.... the scales read loud and clear- I was now 140kg (308 lbs) at the young age of 26. Between sobs of "how could I have let this happen to myself" and absolute hatred for myself, I picked myself up and rejoined Sparkpeople (yes, I had tried briefly before- another "tried and failed" attempt on my list). Although the weight didn't move (at all!) in the first few months, I slowly grew momentum with healthy choices and exercise. A year on from rejoining, I had lost 19kgs of my planned 45kgs and by February 2010 I had lost 32kgs - with the final stretch insight. The most exciting aspect of this adventure is finding out in February 2010 that my husband and I were expecting a baby- something that specialists had said we couldn't do, due to my hormonal inbalance's, caused both genetically and due to my weight. October 20th I gave birth to a healthy son, Alex who is my little miracle man. However, life isn't always rosy and in receiving the greatest gift of all, my beautiful little boy, I inturn lost a ten year relationship. Sadly, my husband and I parted ways officially in March 2012, after many years of trying to make it work, our volatile relationship finally hit an impasse. I have basically taken a haitus from sparkpeople since January 2012 as I have spent all year trying to not end up in the streets (the ex decided he wasn't going to leave the house- so I had to), fighting for more custody rights for my little boy (I only see him 3/4 days a week) and working a full time job to sustain myself. BUT I still need to lose those remaining 15kgs (30lbs) and pretending that they aren't tied around my middle isn't helping. So back to it....

To be able to start running 1/2 marathons- to do the Melbourne 1/2 Marathon in July 2012. To experience Paddle boarding and kitesurfing To become a pilates instructor... such a beneficial exercise!



Moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2004 from Aotearoa (NZ). Work in a biotechnology company as a Key account Manager Was married in 2008, separated in 2012 But have a beautiful son born 20.10.2010

Rewards 125kg- Day at werribee open range zoo - DONE 20/12/08 120 kg- kiss the 120's goodbye with a minifacial treat and pedicure - DONE 13/02/09 115kg- New Shoes -DONE 30/04/09 112.5 kg - cinema night - DONE 23/05/09 - (Saw 'the Proposal ' June2009.) 110kg- Peninsula Hot Springs for a day of relaxation REACHED FINALLY! 26/06/09 107.5kg - massage. reached goal 21/07/09. 105kg- Buy Concert tickets DONE 14/08/09 - AC/DC tickets for 02-2010 102.5kg- Pedicure, Manicure and facial Reached 13/09/09. 10/12/2012 - 93.5kg 90kg- Momento for getting to my original goal weight. 88kg- Photoshoot with family 85kg- Kite surfing training day 83kg- Pilates retreat for a weekend 82.5kg- new dress 81.5kg - manicure/pedicure 80kg - Bottle of bubbly!

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