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Introduction Text Time for an update... 2-2-11 / My Fourth year anniversary when I quit smoking & drinking Woo Hoo! The problem was I was still sucking on lozenges to quit smoking - I'm sure so I wouldn't stick more food in as I've lost 70 pds since then as well. I admitted I needed help and now I'm getting it. A stop smoking program for free; as of 1-27-11 ~ no more lozenges;(Thank's to Scott Irwin) I'm FREE!! 05-01-2011 No more Nicotine, ever!! It's been a little over 3 years since I quit drinking and smoking, have lost 60 pds. I still want to lose at least 20 more, still a work in progress. 5-14-11 159 & counting! I'm learning more about me everyday. Never give up on YOU, you are all you have. So make you feel better in every way you can, everyday! Hi, I'm from Florida. This mission started a year and a half ago. I quit drinking and smoking, as a bonus I lost 20 lbs. Then I joined Curves and drinking a meal replacement drink 2 of my 3 meals and lost 25 more. Lately I can't get the scale to move, I'm hoping being a SparkPeople will help! Yay! The scale started to move!! Thank you Spark Friends!! Let's try this again! 2010 I am trying to raise money for Relay for Life in Key West. I have 3 months, my goal is to lose 20 pounds. Jan. 4th 169.8 I didn't do so well. Update - getting off of all sugar October 2010. See below. Challenge from Mayor Dave (In Sparkaritaville) 2009 Loose 20 pds by May 30 ~ Wish me luck! Feb 7th ~ Starting weight 173.5 Feb 14th ~170.2 (Lost 3.3 lbs this week) Feb 21st ~ 170.6 (gained 0.4 oops!) Feb 28th ~ Skip~Surgery 2-26 Mar 7th ~ 167.3 (lost 3.3 / 2 weeks)=6.6! Mar14th ~ 169.1 ~ BMI 25.63 Mar 21st ~ 166.7 ~ BMI 25.26 (lost 2.4 lbs. this week) =6.8lbs Mar 28th ~ 169.5 ~ BMI 25.69 (gained 2.8 Wah!!) = 4.0 lbs Apr 4th ~ 168.0 ~ BMI 25.46 (lost 1.5 ) = 5.5 Apr11th ~ 167.3 ~ BMI 25.36 (lost 0.7) = 6.2 Apr18th ~ 166.00 ~ BMI 25.16 (lost 1.3) = 7.5 Apr25th ~ 165.3 ~ BMI 25.06 (lost .07) = 8.2 May 2nd ~ 162.5 ~ BMI 24.62/Normal!! (lost 2.8) = 11.0 May 9th ~ 163.6 ~ BMI 24.79 (gained 1.1) = 9.9 May 16th ~ 162.5 ~ BMI 24.62 (lost 1.1) =11.0 May 23rd ~ 164.00 ~ BMI 24.86 (gained 1.5) = 9.5 Waah!! O. K. new June / Summer Challenge June 13th ~ 165.8 BMI 25.13 ( gotta get serious!) June 20th ~ 165.3 BMI 25.06 June 27th ~ 164.7 BMI 24.96 Yay! July 4th ~ 165.1 BMI 25.03 WAW!! July 11th~ Vacation! Here is a list of ways sugar can affect your health: Sugar can suppress the immune system. Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance. Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children. Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children. Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs). Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs). Sugar can cause hypoglycemia. Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection. Sugar can cause kidney damage. Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease. Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency. Sugar can cause copper deficiency. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium. Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose. Sugar can promote tooth decay. Sugar can produce an acidic stomach. Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children. Sugar can lead to periodontal disease. Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair. Sugar can increase total cholesterol. Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity. High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Sugar can contribute to diabetes. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis. Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity. Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance. Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease. Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure. Sugar causes food allergies. Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children. Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis. Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries. Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver. Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver. Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney. Sugar can cause depression. Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention. Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance. Sugar can cause hypertension. Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines. Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly. Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes. Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets. Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon. Source: www.nancyappleton.com

To feel better everyday! To get down to 150. One day at a time.

No More SUGAR!!! Everyday - get enough protein. Sugar is everywhere be careful! Read every label. Even if no sugar is listed read the sugar grams. Go to Gym! Bike Yoga Walking

Originally from Portland, Oregon. I have lived in the Fabulous Florida Keys for 12 years and Love it! Going to move back to Oregon in June - Lot's to do! Central Oregon - this time.

I Love to read! A little bit of most everything, your never too old to learn. So, now it's alot of self motivation & such.

Add a Link Happiness is like a butterfly,the more you chase it,the more it eludes you.But if you turn your attention to other things,it comes and softly sits on your shoulder. Author unknown Happiness is not an accident. Nor is it something you wish for. Happiness is something you design. ~Jim Rohn~ <link>www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVEPB_l8FU&feature=player_embedded</link>
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