SLENDERELLA61
350,000-499,999 SparkPoints 389,268
SparkPoints
 
Photos
See this image larger
Gwen and I ran the Mayfaire Virtual 5K race just 2 days after her 10th birthday! 9/18/2020



See this image larger
Marsha - Before 1999-After 2013



See this image larger
Senior Prom 2017


See All Photos (217) ›
SparkGoodies
go to goodies page
Hearts
From:
OHSOSVELTE
go to goodies page
Heart
From:
SISSIE21
go to goodies page
Door
From:
RAERAERAE62
Give SLENDERELLA61 a Goodie ›
See All of My Goodies ›
Awards

See All Awards ›
SLENDERELLA61 is a SparkPeople Motivator!

See All SparkPeople Motivators
Shared Food & Fitness Trackers
 
Interact with SLENDERELLA61
 Add as SparkFriend Send Private Message Leave Comment Recent Message
Board Posts
Celebrating ELEVEN Years of Maintaining a Normal Weight after 5 Decades of Obesity!


I chose my screen name when I looked in the mirror and could not believe it was me, down over 80 pounds after years as an overweight kid, teen, adult. I felt like a miracle! Now I just see me, a me that must keep tracking and working to control my weight so that small gains don't become a trend. Worth the work? Absolutely.
Check out my SparkPeople Success Story: http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?p
ost=86_pounds_down_marsha_is_one_activ
e_grandma (link on message boards)
I chose my screen name when I looked in the mirror and could not believe it was me, down over 80 pounds after years as an overweight kid, teen, adult. I felt like a miracle! Now I just see me, a me that must keep tracking and working to control my weight so that small gains don't become a trend. Worth the work? Absolutely.
Check out my SparkPeople Success Story: http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?p
ost=86_pounds_down_marsha_is_one_activ
e_grandma (link on message boards)

Member Since: 9/2/2009

Fitness Minutes: 290,566

My Goals:
* Maintain a normal weight
* Focus on eating sensibly, healthy foods enjoyed with dignity.
* Keep on running for fun and fitness! Enjoy any age group awards without stressing for them.

Current PRs:
.5 Mile=4:01 (12/21/13)
1 Mile = 8:47 (4/13)
5K = 27:33 (4/13/13)
10K = 1:01:13 (3/16/13)
HM =2:26:02 (11/24/13)


My Program:
 Clean SWEEP:

Clean = eat with dignity
S = 7-8 hrs sleep
W = 8 glasses water
E = eat healthy
E = exercise 6 times/wk
P = persistence






Personal Information:
70 years old, almost 5'6", maintaining around 135 pounds. Retired social worker-grant writer-nonprofit administrator. One adult daughter. I keep my two darling granddaughters 6 days a week when my DD & DSIL work. Weigh less right now than I did in junior high. Have struggled with weight all my life. Maintenance is still challenging, but I'm definitely not giving up!!

Other Information:
 You don't have to be perfect to succeed, but you do have to be determined. Never, never, never give up!



Read More About SLENDERELLA61 - Profile Information moved here. (Updated March 17)




Shown if member clicks "Read More"








(Shown after Message Board Posts)
Add a Link
Save Changes
Current Status:
Blogs
See More Blog Entries ›
SparkFriends
AQUAGIRL08 AQUAGIRL08's profile image
ONEKIDSMOM ONEKIDSMOM's profile image
WATERMELLEN WATERMELLEN's profile image
JANEWATKINS JANEWATKINS's profile image
JUNEPA JUNEPA's profile image
AMANDAJCD AMANDAJCD's profile image
See All SparkFriends (654) ›
SparkTeams
Team Image Weight Watchers/ww
Team Image SparkGuy's 10 Minute Fitness Club
Team Image Polk County Florida and Friends (Leader)
Team Image At Goal & Maintaining + Transition to Maintenance
Team Image The ~Indygirl Journey
Team Image Jeff Galloway Training for any Length Race
See All SparkTeams (14) ›
My Ticker:
 current weight: -1.2  under
5
2.5
0
-2.5
-5
Login to Leave Comment
Comments
  • v RAYLINSTEPHENS
    Welcome to the At Goal & Maintaining Spark Team!

    We are all learning together how to maintain our weight. Never again fat!

    Natalie is adorable!!
    4088 days ago
  • v AQUAGIRL08
    I go to a wonderful medical massage therapist in Lakeland. I've been going to her for about 16 months now and she really knows her stuff. I buy bundles of 6 massages at a time. I usually go once a week because of my spinal issues. I enjoyed meeting you this morning and look forward to walking with you again!
    4088 days ago
  • v GLOW8211
    YOU LOOK GREAT!! YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER IS SO PRECIOUS!! YOU ARE SO RIGHT......OUR GRANDS KEEP US GOING!! emoticon KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU LOOK FABULOUS!! emoticon emoticon
    4095 days ago
  • v AQUAGIRL08
    Welcome to Spark People and to the Polk County Group! Joining SP is one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I hope that you come to feel that way too! See you soon!

    Cyndi
    4098 days ago
  • v TBRANCH2
    welcome to our polk county team! the more the merrier!!! No, you do not have to register for our walks. Sadly to say, lately we have only been having around 4-5 people participating! We would LOVE for you to join us! We have been having the walks once a month on a Monday for those who can make it during the week and once a month on a Saturday for those who work during the week. We have TRIED to accommodate everyone yet, they still find excuses not to walk....maybe that is why they are still overweight??!! Anyway, we have been meeting in the parking lot of the Lakeland Public Library on Lake Morton. We park on the north side of the parking lot, near the trees. If we know that you will be there then, we will be looking for you!!! Our next walk will be Saturday, November 7th at 9:00 a.m.. It usually takes about 20 minutes for the first lap and approximately 45 minutes if we decide to take 2 laps. Each lap is 1 mile. It is shaded, centrally located, sidewalks and lovely swans and ducks for the scenery.

    You are more than welcome to bring friends, spouses or family members. The Saturday walks always have more participants than the weekday ones since more friends and family members join in. We are looking forward to meeting you!

    We also have a monthly "dinner" get together. This month it will be a the "Grass Roots" on South Florida Ave. just north of Ariana Blvd. It is at 7:00 p.m. and here again, spouses and friends are welcome. This usually only lasts about 1 hour. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions!! Hope to meet you soon!!! Theresa
    4098 days ago
Member Comments (4375):  << First< Previous873874875