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Introduction Text Feb 1st, 2019 I am very pleased with my progress from Last month. Weight lost has been 4 lbs which is a good weight loss considering I am in middle range of the healthy BMI with only a few pounds to lose. Goal for February is to lose another 4 lbs and hopefully 2 inches from my waist. I have been much better getting fitness in although I am limited due to the plantar fasciitis and some arthritis acting up in my knees. I have formed healthy nutrition habits once again with drinking 8-12 cups of water daily and no snacking after dinner has become a habit once again. I have gained success with January's goals. Will maintain the goals for another month in hopes of the foot pain leaving and I will l be able once again get out and power walk some good distances which surpass the 3 measly miles I have been doing. Looking for the snow to melt in the next couple of days and walking will once again be safe. ********** January 2nd 2019 starting over. I have not gained much weight back but have been disappointed with my lack of consistency with fitness and nutrition both. This year I am reversing the bad habits I have slipped back to and will return to my consistent and healthy habits. Determination will help build momentum and momentum will help rebuild the consistency. ************************** November 1, 2018 Struggling to get back on track and determined to be successful. I have done this before and I WILL do it again! ******************************** My challenge for 2018 is stay focused on what I know is the healthy way. I must not allow grief and loss to disrupt or deter me from loving my body enough to always take care of it in a healthy manner. ************************* January 9th 2017: I continue to maintain my goal weight and healthy habits that I have learned through Spark People. I am now 3 months post op from giving my 40 year old son my right kidney. I feel fantastic now that I have the go ahead to return to my beloved running and look forward to my next half marathon race which I will compete in come June 4th 2017. October 19th 2016: I AM NOW A KNOWN KIDNEY DONOR.......................... I just had surgery to remove my right kidney. No I am not ill, quite the contrary. I am actually extremely healthy which has made me fit to give my 40 year old son my kidney for transplant. My son had been on dialysis since May of 2016 which was the result of renal failure due to being an insulin dependent diabetic for 38 years. Because I have been able to maintain my healthy lifestyle that I adapted through Spark People, I was able to help give my son a better quality to living. I am thankful to both God and Spark People because so far the surgery has proven to be a success. August 31 2016: changed my name from Keepitup62 to Keepitup4Life to reflect my way of living. Hi there, I returned to Spark People in June of 2014 and have changed my life drastically ever since. I reached my final goal weight by Christmas 2014 and been maintaining since. It is now January 2016 and remain below my goal weight by 5 pounds at (110 lbs) which is my long term goal to stay at this weight and at this fitness level if not better. I feel more confident, energized, younger, stronger and healthier than ever. I set new goals for myself to become a runner by June of 2015 and to developing my muscles so I can look toned and lean.........nothing can STOP Me! My first race ever was completed on Sunday June 7th 2015 and it was not a 5K, not a 10K but a half marathon (21.1 k). I am a runner and feel awesome! I am empowered and I WILL REACH All OF MY GOALS!

20 minutes of exercise x 7 days a week 3 healthy meals daily to meet my nutritional requirements 8+ cups water daily **NO TRIGGER JUNK FOOD DAILY***

daily cardio for a minimum of 60 minutes consume 3 healthy meals daily consume 8 cups water daily consume 5 fruits/veggies daily strength training 3 times week for a minimum of 30 minutes each session

My name is Susan and I am now heading into my 67th year. I plan on living until I am 103 years so I am working on staying as healthy as I can through Spark People. I am a retired nurse and married to my soul mate Brian and have been for going on 42 years . We have 4 adult children and 4 grown grandchildren as well as an honorary daughter and grand daughter who live in Denmark and we are the proud owners of 4 beautiful dogs and 3 wonderful cats that we rescued from being feral and have socialized. I love to do world travel with my husband and I also enjoy reading a good mystery or crime novel. I find that power walking and running is the greatest way for me to de-stress and I love it!

When I was in high school 1966-1970 I was on the gymnastics team so every year on my birthday I stand on my head to prove that I still have it!

Add a Link Susan from Welland Ontario CANADA I REACHED my GOAL! I FOUGHT for it! I WILL NOT give it up! NOTHING will prevent me from maintaining my HEALTH!
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