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Introduction Text I'm 45, an introvert but not shy, suffer chronic depression, lost 100 pounds in 15 months with Spark (8-10 years ago), gained it back, trying again! I enjoy playing games, reading, writing, cooking, amateur nature and macro photography, my German Shepherds, my Standardbred horse and my mule, various crafts, and woodworking. I prefer to be "active" rather than "exercise." I'm pagan and a total neurodivergent weirdo.

Short-Term (3 mos or less) * Lose 5% of current weight (goal - 241.6 lbs) * Tighten watch band by 1 notch * Lift hands off lower back with behind the back stretch Long-Term (3+ mos) * BMI under 40 (230 lbs) * Lose 50 lbs * Resting heart rate 65 or less First 10% / BMI Under 40 (Reward: leather sheath for archaeology trowel) - goal - 229.5 lbs Second 10% / 50 lb Loss (Reward: new cycling shoes) - goal - 204.3 - 207.1 lbs Third 10% / Onederland (Reward: New cycling clothes) - goal - 186.9 lbs Fourth 10% / BMI Under 30 (Reward: ???) - 168.7 lbs Fifth 10% / BMI Under 25 (Reward: ???) - 144.6-152.3 lbs Sixth 10% / Goal Weight (Reward: ???) - 130.5-137.4 lbs

I don't have a program other than trying to eat more whole, fresh foods, more plant-based meals, and get into a regular activity or exercise schedule.

I have kids who are mostly grown (14, 19, 22, 24). I live in MD and absolutely hate it. I moved here from ND and would love to move back to the Midwest or PNW. I visit eastern PA frequently where my family still lives. I have absolutely no clue what I am doing most of the time. I'm currently earning my combined BA/BS in Archaeology with a minor in psychology and GIS certification, and I am at the point where I've realized in order to reach some of my career goals, I really need to get myself back on track. I'm not getting any younger and I'll be competing with people 20 years younger for positions in the field.

Don't make excuses. Your friends don't need them, and your enemies won't believe you anyway.

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