Faith, Willingness, Action; this is what I think I need to achieve my goals. Gratitude, Vision, Open to receive... Gratitude for the many blessings in my life; vision of myself being healthy, strong, lean, and limber - and believing that I can succeed. Willing to do what is necessary to create the changes I need to make. Open to succeed. That, at least for now, is what I think... Update - It has been over a year since I joined Spark People and I can honestly say that it has changed my life. I am calmer about this whole weight loss journey, and rather than going on the roller coaster of intense dieting followed by desperation and bingeing, I am building healthy habits. I hurt my knee and am going to have surgery later this summer. It has taken me a while to figure out how to exercise around it, and my calorie burning part of the fat loss equation has tapered off, as has my fat loss. But I know it is a temporary pause as I get my health back. I started a new career as a personal trainer and love it. My injury reminds me that it is important to learn how to work around injuries and not let it stop me from being active. Also, I need to take it a bit easier so as not to injure myself. I have an affirmation that makes me smile when I think about it. Here it is: I LIVE a vibrant, healthy, active, loving, creative, abundant, joyful life, surrounded by beauty, and people who love me, and support me, in being my best, and giving my gifts. Since I have been more or less chanting that affirmation as I walk the beach, or hike, it seems like it is a reality. Here it is August 2015. I joined spark people in March 2007. Loved it then and love it now. This time I am feeling different about the journey. This time I am focusing on creating a lifestyle and habits that will support me for the long haul. I am ok being where I am right now, and I am getting better everyday.

June 4, 2015 Goals 124 lbs and 20% Body Fat by December 3, 2015 Intermediate Weight and Body fat goals - July 2 - 147 lbs, 29% body fat August 6 - 142 lbs, 26.5% BF September 3 - 138.5 lbs, 24.5% BF October 1 - 134 lbs, 22.5% BF November 5 - 129 lbs, 20% BF (WOO HOO if this can be real!) December 3 - 125 lbs, 18% BF (I suspect that I will lose some lean mass as well as fat, which is why these don't exactly match up...

August 27, 2015 Cardio - 250 minutes per week in the target heart rate range. I plan to walk or hike everyday whenever the spirit, or my dog, moves me, using bursts from time to time to increase heart rate. In addition, I plan to do strength training 3 times a week, split routine. Yoga for a break from routine when my body needs it. December 2008 I am following the steps on Spark People to build healthy habits, and aiming for 30% protein, 40% carb, 30% fat, eating like a hunter gatherer and avoiding processed foods. I am focusing on eating the most nourishing foods I can... "eating clean." I aim for a minimum of 8 servings of produce a day. Calorie Cycling; 6 vegis and 3 fruits/day; Cardio - 6 days/week; Max-OT weight training 3 days/week.

I love nature, art, and connecting with people. You can see more of my sculpture, paintings, drawings, at my website: www.skobknobstudios.com

Affirmation - I am vibrant, healthy, strong, lean and limber. Affirmation - I live a vibrant, active, healthy, loving, creative, abundant life, surrounded by beauty, and people, who love me and support me in being my best and giving my gifts.

Add a Link ~JP~ "Show up. Do your best. Detach from the results." - Charles Busch Calorie Cycling Challenges First Challenge: 145-139 2nd Challenge: 139-136.5 Mini Challenge Amaryllis Team: 136.5 - 137.5 Start the Year off Right Challenge: 139.5 <link>www.skobknobstudios.com</link>
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