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Introduction Text 2019 ~ Thankful for SP and friends, for ongoing inspiration from leaders and team mates of 100 DWL and Beck studies, 5% Challenges, for good health and so many other blessings! 2018 ~ Continuing to move forward, balancing a healthy and fit lifestyle with staying present, thankful, positive with growing awareness that "knowledge is power. What we think and believe is more powerful than we realize". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2017~ Is all about Choices...My choices. I know I must continue Sparking and making those daily choices that I set in place in 2016 that help me to be as fit and healthy as possible to maintain my goal weight. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2016 ~ My goals this year are: To slow down, be mindful when eating my food ~ focusing on plant based, whole foods, avoiding sugar and processed foods. . Add more steps to my day. Keep challenging myself by taking classes in yoga teacher training, add more fun exercise with bike.riding,swimming... I will try my best everyday to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. NO more beating myself up and NO more quitting...ever. "Fall down 7 times, get up 8" Japanese proverb

"It's not the mountain we conquer, But ourselves." unknown Maintain between 147 to 152 May 14, 2013 I completed part 1 of a 3 part yoga teacher training program 2015~ Completed 2nd part of yoga teacher training Earned CYI credential~ Certified yoga instructor 2016~Taking part 3 of yoga teacher training 2017~Continue teaching yoga and water aerobics Reach out to others to encourage and be encouraged for success. To get light enough, fit enough and strong enough to play tennis again!

Most critical for maintenance is little to no sugar, white flour or processed foods. I do eat some but I start to crave them and to gain if I eat very much. I have free range eggs almost everyday. I get most of my fat from avocados, (lucky to have my own much of the year) olive or coconut oil. I eat as many veggies as possible and a lot of seasonal fruits. I track steps and have a goal of 8-10K daily which I meet much of the time but no beating myself up when I do not. I continue to give my body a rest from food 10 to 14 hours each night Visit SP daily Mostly plant based diet Cultivate healthy life style habits like drinking enough water, less snacking and intuitive eating. Food Tracking when necessary for challenges or weight creep. Exercise~Water aerobics, yoga, strength training, walking





Add a Link Maria ~ So. Cal. ~ Pacific Time Zone Smile, hug, encourage others "It's not the mountain we conquer, But ourselves." unknown Winning is Not Quitting
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