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Introduction Text SEE BELOW FOR UPDATES!!! I have tried a great number of diets over the years, but I've decided it's time to stop dieting and change my lifestyle. I'm so tired of hearing "You have have such a pretty face" or "You'd be such a pretty girl if only...". Sometimes I wonder if they even realize just how insulting that is. I'm happy with myself but know I need to do this for my health and just to be honest for convenience. This world just isn't built for big girls! This is a first step in the right direction...away we go! Goal 1: To lose 30 lbs Reward: New Pedometer **MET 3/3/2010** Goal 2: To lose 35 lbs Reward: To get a new set of fancy hand weights **MET 3/18/10** Goal 3: To get out of the 300s Reward: Get a Wii Fit **MET 4/8/10** Goal 4: Lose 50 lbs Reward: Get a new Wii Game **MET 4/19/10** Goal 5: Lose 60 lbs Reward: Get tanning sessions (yes, I know but it helps my eczema) **MET 5/19/10** Goal 6: Lose 65 lbs Reward: Get a hair cut, and potentially a new "do"-depends on how brave I am **MET 6/1/10** Goal 7: Lose 70 lbs Reward: New workout clothes **MET 6/16/10** Goal 7: Lose 75 lbs Reward: Gym membership and personal trainer **MET 6/30/10** Goal 8: Lose 80 lbs Reward: New Tennis Shoes & HRM Watch **Met 7/14/10** Goal 9: Lose 85 lbs Reward: Small MP3 player for my workouts **MET 7/31/10** Goal 10: Lose 90 lbs Reward: More new workout wear/exercise gear **MET 8/17/10** Goal 11: Lose 100 lbs Reward: Get a new cell phone, a really cool one and have a little party **MET 9/19/10** Goal 12: Lose 105 lbs Reward: Take a long bath with a good book, magazine **MET Some time in December?** Goal 13: Lose 110 lbs Reward: Hair cut and highlight **MET 1/21/11** Goal 14: Lose 115 lbs Reward: $20-$25 on iTunes and an HRM **Met 2/10/11** UPDATE January 1, 2012: I have been away from Spark for a while...about 10-11 months actually because I've had a baby! I am now however more committed than ever to finally lose this weight. I was down to my last 50 pounds to lose after losing 118 pounds when I found out I was going to have a baby. My son was born on November 20, 2011. Through the pregnancy I have put back on close to 70 pounds. For him, my new husband, AND myself I will still conquer this beast! NEW GOALS AND REWARDS AFTER BABY Goal 1: Reach 280 lbs Reward: New Workout Video **MET January 18, 2012** Goal 2: Reach 275 lbs Reward: Highlights and a trim **MET February 2, 2012** UPDATE January 2016: Well, once again I have been away for a while. I had another baby...a little girl this time and she is now 20 months old. I struggled for the last couple of years dealing with both Graves and Hashimotos thyroid diseases. Between the first pregnancy and my thyroid struggles, my weight had raced back up to 302 poinds-a number I swore I'd never see again. Now, finally I have had treatment to destroy my thyroid and have my medication adjusted to the point I feel somewhat normal again. I feel like I can make progress once more so I am putting my mind and my heart to it and meeting my goals for my family. Goal 1: Get below 300 lbs again Reward: New Sports bra **MET January 7, 2016** Goal 2: Reach 292 lbs (10 lbs lost) Reward: New dress **MET January 17, 2016** Goal 3: Reach 280 (22 lbs lost) Reward: New workout outfit Goal 4: Reach 270 (32 lbs lost) Reward: New spiral cutter so I can make zucchini pasta Goal 5: Reach 260 (42 lbs lost) Reward: Another new sports bra Goal 6: Reach 250 (52 lbs lost) Reward: New running shoes and updated HRM Goal 7: Reach 240 (62 lbs lost) Reward: New pajamas Goal 8: Reach 230 (72 lbs lost) Reward: New outfit Goal: 223 lbs-where I was when I got pregnant the first time (79 lbs lost) Reward: Spa Day, hair mani-pedi, massage Goal: Reach 215 lbs (87 lbs lost)-lowest wet since my journey began Reward: Weekend get away with my hubby Goal: Reach 205 lbs (97 pounds lost) Reward: New underclothes Goal: Under 200 lbs (102+ pounds lost) Reward: Personal Trainer Goal: Within Range of 175-190 (112+ lbs lost) Reward: A movie date with my hubby Goal: Reach 180 lbs (122 lbs lost) Reward: New workout clothes Goal: Meet goal weight of 175 Reward: A whole new wardrobe and a trip that requires a passport

Standing reward: Every time I lose enough weight to change sizes I will allow myself one new outfit, because I should own at least one thing that fits! For specific weight loss goals and rewards check out the additional information under my introduction at the top of my page!

Watching fat intake, no dining out, staying off the sweets and giving up Dr. Pepper. I'm cooking most of my own meals so I can control the amount of oil and butter used and watching my portions. I'm also trying to exercise 4-5 times a week.

I'm from Fayetteville WV and love my job as an Assitant Regional Manager for a non-profit agency. I love to read, play softball, write poetry and short stories and play, sing and listen to music.

�Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you were always meant to be."

Add a Link "Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly" -JFK �Things do not happen. Things are made to happen." -JFK "Never look back unless you are planning to go that way" -Henry David Thoreau
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