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Introduction Text 140/90. That was my blood pressure late March 2014. You know how you wait for the "click" to kick you into changing your habits? 140/90 was mine. I know that if I'm eating well, exercising and at a lower weight, then my pressure will be fine. So I let that be my click to choose again to nourish my body and to move it in ways that makes it say thank you. I've Sparked enough since 2008 that I know what I need to lose weight in a happy way. Foodwise, that means eating lots of veggies and fruit, getting at least 30g fiber daily, drinking lots of water (especially because I exercise) and eating a pretty balanced mix of carbs, proteins, and fats per the Spark recommendations. Exercise includes distance running, Pilates and strength training. My blood pressure late April 2015 was 94/67. 2015 Weight at end of the month July 161 June 162 May 165 April 166 March 168.5 February 171 January 176 2014 TOTAL 29.5 pounds (172.5)

Long term: 30% body fat 2015 goals: 2 spring halfs, 2 fall halfs Run a sub 30 minute 5k. Build running skills, focusing on 10k's over the summer.

Eat mainly fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins & unrefined foods. Drink 10+ cups a day. Running and Pilates are my exercise of choice.



7/15 2mile time trial 18:29 (5% faster than Feb) 4/15 first half marathon under 2 1/2 hours! 2/15 two mile running time trial 19:48. PR. 4/26/12, 100 m swim 2:10 min 9/11 200 m swim 4:55 minutes 7/11 Swam 1500 meters in open water, 50 minutes 5/11 8:40 timed mile outside 3/2/11 5k 9:50 min mile treadmill 7/10 200M sprints: 50 seconds HIKES 7/10 Black Mountain (2900') 6/09, 6/10 CBS to Avalon (1785') 7/10 Bike across town Participating in a food recovery group for two years was key for the emotional and spiritual healing I needed to succeed in losing weight.

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