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Introduction Text I'm Amanda, 27 years old, a lifelong East Coast girl now living in California! I've struggled with my weight as long as I can remember, but I never managed to lose more than the same 5-10 pounds. I joined SparkPeople a couple years ago, but I didn't get serious about changing my life until January 23, 2010. I originally set out to lose the weight for my wedding in August 2010, but it has become so much more than that! I want to be fit and healthy for the rest of my life. Here are some things that I've discovered so far that have enabled me to lose weight and get healthier: 1.) There is no mystery to weight loss. It's not something that only some magical people can do. I can do it, and so can you! 2.) DENIAL IS UNACCEPTABLE! My body does NOT "like" being 160, 150, or 140 pounds. I DID just eat that cookie, and now I am going to track it, even if it means I went over my calorie range for the day. You get the idea! 3.) If you do what's best for YOU, you will stick with it and succeed. Do you prefer Zumba to running? Then go to Zumba! Does low-carb make you want to eat everything in sight? Then don't put yourself through that! 4.) Planning and researching what you will eat is always worth the time. Knowledge is power! Failing to plan is planning to fail. 5.) "Clean" food is better than processed food, even if the calories are the same. 6.) You don't have to be athletic or coordinated to be fit. I've never been either of those things, but I can run, I can lift weights, and I can handle a Jillian Michaels beating. And so can you!! Feel free to friend me! I'd LOVE the encouragement and will be happy to support you in return! On a personal note, I'm originally from CT, did my undergrad in MI, went to grad school in MD, moved out to CA with my husband, lived in Seattle for a couple years, currently live in southeast Virginia... I'm a bit of a nomad these days.

Starting Weight: 159 (28.2 BMI) Goal Weight: 130 (22.7 BMI) I'm 5'3". My original goal was 135, but I moved it down to 130. That would mean 35 pounds gone from my all-time high of 165! I'd like to maintain between 128-133.

I'm doing at least 45 minutes of cardio/ST, 5-6 days a week.. I love Zumba and Jillian Michaels DVDs (Body Revolution, NMTZ, BFBM, 30 Day Shred, Last Chance Workout, etc.) I've also dabbled in running, though I wouldn't say I love it. I'm tracking my calories, aiming for 1200-1500 per day with a significant part of that from protein.

I'm a professional singer, so getting fit and healthy will help me in many aspects of my life! :)

I married my best friend on August 28, 2010!

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