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Introduction Text Updated Jan 2020. while all this is still true, I didn't do great on maintenance and re-gain all my weight. So, I'm doing this for me. For my health, to have more fun with sports, to feel better and look great. It's a lifestyle change and I'm ready. I'm just going to be me. I need to lose weight for the long term. I've had 2 hip replacements - one 17 years ago and one 5 years ago. I want to stay strong, fit and healthy for me and my awesome hips! I'm motivated and determined that I will succeed. I need to get to my goal weight and I need to do much better at maintenance. Spark is great for keeping me self aware.

* Lose 35 pounds * Walk daily - 3-5 miles at a time * Eat healthy - most of all be in control * Enjoy each day - savor everything I do and just enjoy. * Keep with a daily exercise programs - especially strength training! * Keep life in balance. Learn not to use food when stressed. 2020 Goals list * Go on a hiking trip to national park or likes with elevation hiking. maybe in the NE US? * Be a able to do 3 @ 1 minute planks (with side variations) * Do 5 real push ups on the floor - this is a hard one. been trying - I need to work harder. * Strengthen my left leg - really imbalanced now.

Nutrition plan: Balanced meals(mostly fish/chicken for protein); Veggies; Carbs; Cook in most days; try to limit restaurant eating; (new) work hard at choosing well at restaurants. skip the bread & appetizers! Be mindful of social drinking - 2x week max. (This is a tough one!) !!!TRACK!! all foods eaten - EVERY DAY. Eat 5-7 veggies/fruits a day. Minimize use of processed food - use sparingly, if at all. Avoid alcoholic drinks, except Valentines, Anniversary, our Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Xmas & NYears. Limit eating out at restaurants... when I do go out, manage portions & choices better. Lose weight: Jan 1 2020- Fresh start Feb 1 2020 - lose 9 pounds. Mar 1 2020 - lose 18 pounds total. Apr 1 2020 - lose 27 pounds total May 1 2020 - lose 35 pounds total (Goal) EXERCISE Plan: * Walk 15K steps a day * Weight training 2x a week. * Tennis 3-4x weeks * Aerobic - 3x weeks.

I'm 64, 5'9" and a retired. Married 40 years. No kids.

Stress is a hard one for me when I'm stressed - i want to get off my routine & eat randomly - in when I'm not hungry. When I'm not stressed - I love routine and do ok(generally). Find an alternative to food at stressful times. I love sports - tennis, walking/hiking, biking, swimming, sailing, kayaking I like reading, scrabble., cribbage, bridge, cooking, sunsets and wine. I love to travel - especially to seaside areas and national parks.

Add a Link Mermaidspirit.... Eastern Time Zone Azure Destinations BL43 - This is the year I will be stronger, braver, kinder, unstoppable and this year I will be fierce! I'm doing this!
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