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Introduction Text Before SP: 253 1/21/12 243 4/22/13 170 5/12/14 190 11/3/15 223 *UPDATE 2015* I gained 20 pounds after getting married in 2014. This was probably due to the fact that we were eating out all the time and I got very comfy and inactive. Fast forward to 2015: I had a baby. I gained a lot more weight then I expected. I dropped 20 pounds within a few days of having him, but it''''s been 7 months now and I''''m still stuck with 50 unwanted pounds. Time for a reboot. (New goals posted in blog.) *UPDATE 9/11/13* I have not reached normal BMI. I''''m sure I will in time, but I have decided to slow my progress and enjoy where I am at. I am healthy and comfortable and have a fair amount of energy. So...I HEREBY DECLARE MAINTENANCE! *UPDATE 6/13/13* 90+ pounds lost! I took some time away from Spark after I got my wisdom teeth removed, and I went on vacation to Seattle. I have not been exercising as much (still distance running) and I am continually under eating, which is bad. I will get back into the swing of things. I am so close! *UPDATE 3/21/13* 70+ pounds lost! It never gets old, this accomplished feeling. I can''''t believe it''''s actually working! I can''''t believe that I''''m actually losing the weight that I couldn''''t even lose when I was in high school and I had a youthful metabolism still.I''''m so incredibly proud of myself. *UPDATE 1/24/13* Today I celebrate 1 year since taking my life back. I hit a rough patch this past month and gained back 10 pounds (blame the holiday over-eating), but I put myself back together in January and I am back to my original 60 pound loss! Woohoo! *UPDATE 12/13/12* 60+ pounds lost. I am FINALLY in the 180s! It feels like it took FOREVER but I did it :) A couple things to note: I am no longer obese. I am running on the treadmill 3x a week and working on increasing my speed. Everyday is faster than the last. Yesterday I ran 5 kilometers in under 35 minutes. I am getting better all the time! *UPDATE 9/28/12* 50+ pounds lost. I am in ONEderland!!!!!!! I stood on that scale and stared in disbelief this morning. I did it, ME, I made it to this point! Anything is possible folks. Anything. *UPDATE 8/17/12* 45+ pounds lost. I am currently fitting in clothes from my high school closet. These are all my clothes that I just CAN''''T part with. July was touch and go, but August is another story. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.... *Update 6/8/12* 30 some pounds are down and I am beginning to finally see ME. Thank you to my spark friends for letting me get to know you and cheer you on in your journey. I feel honored to be in your lives. Thank you for also for being here for me and keeping me accountable. HUGS. 1/24/12 This year I came to the realization that I was out of control. I gained another 25 pounds, I was constantly overeating, and horribly depressed. I hate every picture I am in and my nieces and nephews are noticing that auntie is lumpy and boring, because I can''''t keep up with them. Time for a change. I am so grateful that Sparkpeople exists.

Before Spark SW 253# (Obese Class 2) DONE Spark SW: 243# DONE 20 pounds DONE Obese Class 1 223# DONE 40 pounds DONE 50 pounds DONE ONEderland DONE 60 pounds DONE Overweight 191# DONE 70 pounds DONE 80 pounds DONE 90 pounds DONE MAINTENANCE Normal 159# 100 pounds 2013 Fitness Goals Run 600 miles 66,795 push ups 133,590 crunches 2013 Running Races: May Run or Dye 5k June Summer Festival 8k September Boots & Boas 5k October Tonka Trot 10k 2014 Running Races May Lake Minnetonka Half

Elliptical Machine 2x week Run 3x week Eat to live! I eat within range for my daily consumption. Each month I complete a new challenge! Jan-January Jumpstart DONE Feb-Better Sleep DONE Mar-Stress Buster DONE Apr-Spring into Shape May-Eat Better, Feel Better Tame Your Sweet Tooth 10 Min Daily Exercise Healthy Cooking 28 Day Bootcamp Healthy Family Makeover 8 Week Diabetes Weightloss

I am 29, 5'7", and as of 6/13/13 my measurements are: Rt Bicep: 12 (Starting 16.5) Chest: 33 (Starting 46) Waist: 28.5 (Starting 39.5) Hip: 40 (Starting 51) Rt Thigh: 24 (Starting 33.5) Rt Calf: 15 (Starting 17.5) I've not always measured my progress, but since January 2012 I've lost about 51.5 inches. I'd like to lose 16 more.

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Add a Link *Ashley* Leader of MRD <link>teams.sparkpeople.com/superduck</link> SW: 253 GW: 150 UGW: 120 Never Give Up, Never surrender!
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