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My Journey to a Healthier Happier Life!


My journey began at 200 lbs with a goal to lose a total of 70 lbs.

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Initially I lost about 40 lbs. In Jan 2017, I injured my shoulder and foot in an accident leading to steroid injections, surgery and physical therapy. Recovery was slow; I regained a lot of weight and developed other health issues that further impacted my progress. In 2018, a check-up revealed that my BP and cholesterol were also ...
My journey began at 200 lbs with a goal to lose a total of 70 lbs.

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Initially I lost about 40 lbs. In Jan 2017, I injured my shoulder and foot in an accident leading to steroid injections, surgery and physical therapy. Recovery was slow; I regained a lot of weight and developed other health issues that further impacted my progress. In 2018, a check-up revealed that my BP and cholesterol were also dangerously high.

Determined not to live on meds, I decided to focus on lifestyle and dietary changes. Join me on my journey to health!

Member Since: 5/20/2009

Fitness Minutes: 138,140

My Goals:
To go from 200 lbs to weigh 135 lbs.
To be a size 10.
Get strong, fit & healthy, and have more energy.

My Program:
 Following old WW exchange-based diet/program. 1-2 liters water daily.
Exercise/activity 60-90 minutes/day. Strength training 3 x a week.
Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds programs
Also using SparkPeople Workout DVDs and others.



Personal Information:
My name is Karen. I love people, sharing life experiences, and learning about different cultures and foods. Favorite foods (so far) are Italian, Mexican, Chinese,Thai and Middle Eastern. Also I am Christian - I love God and I love the Word of God - Jesus is my Savior and Lord! Spiritual influences include: Joseph Prince, Keith Moore, & Kenneth & Gloria Copeland. I also love animals/nature, living in the country, walking/hiking and fitness, writing, history, art. Enjoy classic, sci-fi & mystery novels. Love Dr. Who (old and new series!) and old movies 40s-50s-60s (TCM) & action/drama films (eg. Bourne series). I am also an artist... see paintings in photo gallery.

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  • v 1CRAZYDOG
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    We take care of the future best by taking care of the present now. Jon Kabat-Zinn
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    2 hours ago
  • v SPARKFRAN514
    The rules for a happy Thursday emoticon emoticon emoticon
    are the same rules for a happy life. emoticon stay true to our values and goals, and to respect others and treat them kindly emoticon
    . By doing these things, we welcome happiness and prosperity in our lives.

    And it drink your water Thursday emoticon

    You're off to great places! Today is your day!
    Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way! emoticon
    Dr. Sues
    We hope you had a good day and no damage form the storm .
    continued prayers for you and your sister .
    hugs your sis and Racey he sends snuggles too
    10 hours ago
  • v LINDA!
    "Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." Paul Boese

    emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon Happy Thursday! Getting closer to the weekend.
    13 hours ago
  • v JACKIEWALKS4FUN
    :*~*:.☆. emoticon _.:*~*:.☆._ emoticon .:*~*:.☆._ emoticon .:*~*☆ emoticon :*~*:.☆._ emoticon .:
    Sun is shining...
    A new day is calling...
    Open your heart and mind...
    Grab every opportunity that comes by...

    Have a wonderful day
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    It's a new day so shine on.
    It's a beautiful day don't let it get away.
    _.:*~*:.🌞._ :*~*:.🌞_.:*~*:🌞.._ :*~*:.🌞

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    Morning Karen. Pray all is ok from those storms and your Sister. Many emoticon
    1 day ago

    Comment edited on: 8/5/2020 8:35:40 AM
  • v SPARKFRAN514
    Trying is for recipes! Do what you have set out to accomplish. We learn from our successes as well as our mistakes. :-) emoticon

    “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed..” emoticon
    – Tony Robbins

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    "Give thanks for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow."
    - Fernanda Miramontes-Landeros emoticon emoticon emoticon

    Praying for you and your sister in the storm her knee and your back and that you are enjoying the journey emoticon

    1 day ago
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