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Introduction Text Hi everyone! Thank you for stopping by. It is always nice when Sparkfriends come to visit!! You just made my day!l

I have to get my weight down as well as my blood sugar levels. My goal is to lose 10 pounds this time during the 5% Challenge. My fasting blood sugars have been getting higher so I must exercise and watch what I eat, doctor's orders.

Since we are far enough from town to limit joining a gym I have made a nice home gym here. I just need to use it. I have loads of DVDs, a pilates reformer, fitness ball, weight and bands. Watching my carb intake makes all the difference in my blood sugar levels. I am not sure just how low I can consistently go with my carbs. I eat and test to see what is working and what does not. Basically no eating of nasty white stuff: sugar, flour, etc. In order to reach my goals tracking is a must as well as 30 minutes plus exercise each day.

I am 68, been on Sparkpeople since 2006 and will always be a Firecracker. We are originally from Baltimore, MD and now live in wild, wonderful WV! I miss some of the convenience of 'city' life but do love country living even if it takes 25 minutes to get to town. My 2 children are grown and I miss them so I spy on FB whenever I can!! Update: My husband died from a stroke this summer. He ate healthy, exercised and was very active around our rural home plus 7 years younger than me. Its been a rough 6 months. I will be 70 next birthday and need to get better at taking care of mr.

I use Lose It to track my food because I don't have to be online to do it. I have had a Fitbit since 2010. I love Walk It Out on my Wii, still enjoy looking for the rainbow! We bought a used RPod Camper over the winter and I have really enjoyed camping.

Add a Link Emily Eastern Time Zone -WV 5% Challenge team: Firecrackers Purple Phoenix Member Since: 8/28/2006 Be Kind to Each Other Make today count!! Tomorrow is not promised, so make sure you take time today to find some joy, share your love and do at least one thing that is good for just you! Look for a rainbow everyday!
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