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Hi! I'm a 36 year old mom of 3. I like to walk every day. I also enjoy knitting, sci-fi, cartoons and books.

I have fibromyalgia and have gotten less active over the years. When we started planning a trip to the zoo/amusement park I realized it was time to get my stamina back up or make my husband push me around in a wheelchair.

I started walking 10 minutes a day, adding more every day. Three weeks later we made it to the zoo and I never had to sit down once! ...
Hi! I'm a 36 year old mom of 3. I like to walk every day. I also enjoy knitting, sci-fi, cartoons and books.

I have fibromyalgia and have gotten less active over the years. When we started planning a trip to the zoo/amusement park I realized it was time to get my stamina back up or make my husband push me around in a wheelchair.

I started walking 10 minutes a day, adding more every day. Three weeks later we made it to the zoo and I never had to sit down once! Now I try to walk 10000 steps a day, usually with a 45 min + walk.

On December 10th, 2013 I timed my 5K walk. 57 minutes!

Member Since: 12/1/2013

Fitness Minutes: 2,560

My Goals:
My first goal is to lose 20 pounds by May 2014. My second goal is to lose another 20 pounds by October 2014.

My Program:
 I walk for at least 30 minutes a day. I'm trying to add better nutrition now as well.


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  • v PANFRIEDTROUT

    stopped by to say "hi" .... hope everything is OK in your life & that I see you soon back in SparkLand.

    Marie
    2314 days ago
  • v PINKSWOOP
    HI Zaemom,

    I was dusting my bookshelves this weekend and came across an author I like that you may enjoy too. Her name is Phillipa Gregory and she writes historical fiction. She has a whole series on the Tudors and the War of the Roses that is fantastic. She takes events in history and writes a story around them. I have read them all and love them!!
    2387 days ago
  • v PANFRIEDTROUT
    I just read your blog about Poppet .... LoL, as the "mom" of an 8 month old Great Pyrenees puppy I understand totally where you're coming from.

    They definitely make you burn more calories than might otherwise!

    Hope you're having a good weekend! Marie
    2396 days ago
  • v PINKSWOOP
    Hi Zaemom. You are my first friend on spark people since I have rejoined. I really enjoyed your poppet blog. That is one cute puppy. My sister has pit bulls too so I know how sweet they can be. I saw you liked the Tudors show. I have been dying to watch that, I am glad to hear it is good. Great job on the 5k. That is about the time I am at too. Good luck on losing your weight!
    2399 days ago
  • v VEGIBIKER
    Walking a 51# dog SURE IS strength training!! I used a hollow dog-toy called a Kong - filled with my dog's favorite foods (in Phoebe's case - beef jerky bits and peanut butter) - and I'd hold the leash in one hand - across my body in back (very hard for even a 45# dog to pull against my whole body weight) - and hold the Kong out in front of her with my other hand. That makes it sound complicated - but it's a common technique. When she quit paying attention to the Kong - I took it away - until the next walk. That Kong with that mix of her favorite treats was only for walks. It made for some short walks on bad days - but the amazing treat-packed Kong plus a prong-collar really made the difference. (I had to use some kind of device to immediately limit her ability to pull as I'd injured both shoulders in 6 months) ... anyway - you'll figure it out. Good luck!!
    2401 days ago
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