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Introduction Text I am 73 years old now. I've been on Spark since September of 2012 and I'm still fighting the battle of the bulge. These last 2-1/2 years have been tough. My husband had back surgery - then cancer that went into remission - then shoulder surgery - and now cancer again. Somewhere in there we also had 4 deaths in the family. My life has turned into one big care-taking project and I have gained 25+ pounds. Surgery a couple years ago seems to have derailed my body's ability to lose weight. SparkPeople has been my lifeline to sanity, connecting me to wonderful people who have supported me through these difficult times. I also know where to find help and encouragement towards renewing my self-care efforts. So having just had a birthday, I'm still here, still trying to stay healthy. Maybe this will be the year of a successful breakthrough.

My goals are simple: get my weight down about 25 more pounds and my clothes down about 2 clothing sizes. My A1C has crept up into the early diabetic range and getting that down has to take top priority.

I will continue to get onto SP everyday and to track my calories when I do. Exercise will come when I can find time.

I have transitioned from the paid workforce to retired status and look forward to discovering new places and creating new friendships.

I am deeply immersed in a wide variety of metaphysical activities. I welcome correspondence with those who share this journey.

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