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Introduction Text Hi all: I'm a mother, wife, teacher, daughter, sister and friend. I am at a low point in my life - I have zero energy, feel empty and sad. I have so many positive things in my life, but my weight and fitness level are draining me. Because of the many responsibilities in my life, and because I want to be as happy and healthy as I should be, I am starting my journey to health. April 2012 - 8 pounds gone!

To gain energy and overall wellness; to be on my way to fit and fabulous at 40; to wear a size 12 or under, so that I can shop anywhere and buy any piece of clothing I like; to make exercise a daily part of life. Weight loss goals - Lose 41 by my 41st birthday - August 1, 2012; lose 100 pounds by May 1, 2013; to no longer be obese - at 174 pounds (124.4 pounds to go.) Mini goals: 10 pounds- Reward: manicure. Done - May 6, 2012. 20 pounds- Reward: Sephora purchase. 30 pounds- Reward: pedicure. 40 pounds- Reward: mani and pedi. 50 pounds- Reward: Laser hair removal. 60 pounds- Reward: new shoes. 75 pounds- Halfway point! Reward: Luminess tanning and makeup system. 80 pounds- Reward: facial. 90 pounds- Reward: eyelash extensions. 100 pounds - Reward: spa day. 110 pounds - Reward: nice pair of sunglasses. 120 pounds - Reward: massage. 130 pounds - Reward: exercise outfit. 140 pounds- Reward: mani/ pedi. 150

Start program - mini-changes - -At least 10 minutes of exercise a day. -8 glasses of water a day and 3-4 cups of loose Sencha green tea. -One green smoothie a day. -Avoid refined sugar, empty carbs and processed food. -5 veg and 2 fruit a day. -A serving of protein with every meal and snack. -No soda - diet or otherwise. -Limit coffee to 1-2 per day.

I'm a happy-to-be-40-years-old junior high English teacher from Newfoundland, Canada. I'm happily married to my best friend, with whom I have a daughter and raise a golden retriever. I am convinced that this is my journey to a new me - this is my time!



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