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Introduction Text Back in Motion: 2/23/11 I am so happy to be back in "motion" with my weight loss goals! I am happy to report that I recently had my second son in Nov 2010. I have two adorable little boys now; what more can someone ask for, BUT on the flip side, I did not want ALL this baby weight! Now, my determination is to lose all of the remainding baby weight, and what I set out to lose initially. I was able to lose the weight that I gained with my 3 yr old, so hopefully I can muster up the same strength and motivation this time around. I am giving myself the same amount of time it took to gain this weight, which was 9 month of "BABY LOVE", to lose it ALL! I know I can do it, I have the "will power" and the "know how" since joining Spark People in 2008. Two quotes that I plan to keep in mind for this year are: "Every second, minute, or hour you do nothing, is time wasted" and "Time waits for no one, so manage your time wisely". ************************ Shifting gears: 4/5/10 I recently found out that I am expecting again. I am currently 9wks pregnant with my third pregnancy. I've had 1 successful pregnancy in 2007, and this past Nov 2009 I had a mis-miscarriage. I was 10wk's pregnant, @ that time, and found out that I would need a D/C to discard the pregnancy. At the beginning of that pregnancy, I was on track with my weight, even though I still needed to lose another 20lbs (I felt I was heading in the right direction). However, during that stressful time, I mananged to gain all the weight back that I work so hard to put off. Now, with my third pregnancy, I am already starting over my pre-pregnancy weight with my first pregnancy. It's depressing!!**sigh** Well, I am making a commitment with myself, from this day forth, to eat healthy, exercise regularly, log my food daily; sleep @ least 6-7 hrs a night (anything beyond that is impossible with a 2yr old) and do my all to be pregnant and fit for myself and my new bundle. I was told by my nurse practitioner that 21OO calories/day and exercise is beneficial for a healthy pregnancy. I was also told that it's "OK" for me to gain only 15lbs b/c I am already overweight; and seeing my pregnancy history of gestational diabetes, and preclampsia( two weeks b/f delivery); it would be in my best interest to only gain 15lbs. With my first pregnancy with, Mason, I gained a Whooping 50lbs!!! I am not planning on getting that big again. So everyone, wish me well on my new PREGNANCY journey!!! I am in this challenge hoping to lose BIG, and keep it off for good! Hopefully my journey through weight lose will one day inspire someone just like I was inspired by others on this site. I look forward to being healthy, being able to say "That was me then, but look at me now! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Update: I just recently started back SP with vengance b/c I seriously need to lose 40lbs by the end of 2009!! As of 4/27/09 I've turned over a "new leaf", and became a vegetarian! Thus far, everything is going well with my eating habits. I know that in order for me to reached my Ultimate Goal, I need to make/accomplish small goals. Below are my small goals that I plan to accomplish; and the rewards, I plan to get for myself, for reaching each accomplishment. I AM READY TO LOSE............. Small Goals: Down 5lbs (179lbs.) : by May 30, 2009*** Met goal on May 21, 2009 Reward - New Shirt Down 10lbs (174lbs.) : by June 27, 2009*** Reward- Pedicure Down 15lbs (169lbs.) : by July 25, 2009*** Reward- Manicure Down 20lbs (164lbs.) : by Aug. 22, 2009*** Reward- Shoes Down 25lbs (159lbs.) : by Sept. 26, 2009*** Reward- Purse Down 30lbs (154lbs.) : by Oct. 24, 2009*** Reward- New Bra!!! Hopefully smaller cup size!! Down 35lbs (149lbs.) : by Nov 21, 2009*** Reward- New pair of Jeans Down 40lbs (144lbs.) : by Dec 19, 2009*** Reward- Out to Celebrate w/Friends!!! Body Measurements (with work uniform on): MAY 2009 Neck- 14" Waist- 34" Hip's- 48" JUNE 2009 Neck- 14" Waist- 31 1/2" Hip's- 43"

Ultimate Goals: 1. Lose 65lbs 2. Maintain better eating habits 3. Maintain a balanced workout routine 4. Maintain a healthy weight (145lbs) and BMI (24.9) Short Term Goals: Down 5lbs: by Aug 31, 2011 - GOAL MET AUG 6TH! Down 10lbs: by Sept 30, 2011 -GOAL MET AUG 21! Down 15lbs: by Oct 31, 2011 Contiuned/Started Journey over May 18, 2012 Down Total of 20lbs: Goal Met June 23, 2012 Down 25lbs: July 19, 2012 Down 30lbs: Down 35lbs: Down 40lbs: Down 45lbs: Down 50lbs: Down 55lbs: Down 60lbs: Down 65lbs: Long Term Maintainance Goals: Maintain good eating habits for myself and family, and stay hydrated with the best beverage there is, water. Once I reach my goal weight lost, keep it off! Encourage others to get healthy!

Caloric intake 1300 - 1500 a day Cardio 5 days a week. Strength training 3 days a week. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quick Notes/Things to Remember: **Adding more Fiber= Staying full longer **Adding 8-10 cups Water a day= Staying Hydrated, Decrease in water retention, remove toxins & increase Metabolic Rate (Burn more FAT) **Eat a small meal every 3 hours to rid hunger **Avoid Fructose corn Syrup as much as possible (Fructose corn syrup blocks the receptors that tell your brain you're full- Ex- chips, candies, soda...)

I am from Chicago. I am a fulltime working Mom/Wife looking to attain/maintain a healthier lifestyle. I love to help motivate others who choose to set goals for themselves. I too welcome warm energy and motivation from others, so feel free to add me as your SP friend!

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