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4thehalibut

Start Weight:	(16 Oct 07) 235.0 lb
Current Weight:	(08 Nov 08) 164.0 lb
Goal Weight:	160.0 lb

following: The South Beach Diet
performance: Steady

FS 1 Year Anniversary Update: October 17, 2008

It has been one year since I began my journey here at FS - after hearing Matt Lauer on the Today Show talk about the 10 websites that could change your life......fatsecret.com was on that list. Who would have thought that simple "tip" would have led me on a healthy lifestyle journey and introduce me to so many online "buddies" - still enjoying the ride!

Update: July 6, 2008 - Still Forty-Fine! (for a few more days)

My Fit and Fifty goal is Wednesday July 9th - and I am pleased with my results thus far - it is not a race but a lifestyle change for me. I would like to hit my permanent goal of 150 and hope to do so by year end.

It has been an interesting year, my health has improved, reduced and elminated some meds, working on my BA degree, and got a promotion at work to Risk Manager, and have a new friend ......life is grand!

Original Bio:
Hello - I am 49, single (widowed) and the mother of a 20 year old daughter who is in college. I work as a manager for financial services firm - aka desk job.

My goal is to be FIT AND FIFTY - so I have about 9 months to get there. I like this site - it provides accountability and support in an anonymous format.

Just completed my two year (AA in business) degree and will begin my college classes again in January towards my BA in Business.

FatSecret member since: 16 Oct 07

4thehalibut's Weight History

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4thehalibut's buddies

	Janelleas on diet The South Beach Diet
	last weighin: gaining 1.2 lb a week

	ImLuuvd on diet The South Beach Diet
	last weighin: steady

	bullytrouble on diet The South Beach Diet
	buddies only

	Cobra Fan on diet The South Beach Diet
	last weighin: gaining 1.4 lb a week

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4thehalibut's cookbook

cals: 428kcal | fat: 4.53g | carbs: 69.82g | prot: 30.15g

Hearty Vegetable & Turkey Stew

Cabbage adds a great flavor to this very filling soup for delicious meals all week long.

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4thehalibut's latest posts

Getting to KNOW YOU, la la la laaa la laaa laaa
A little late to this party......however I think my online name is some what self explanatory.

I am here on FS "for the he!! of it" - so I just cleaned it up a bit! I wanted a name that was anonymous and that summed up my attitude at that moment - what did I have to lose by joining an online community and decided to give this a whirl - what a ride it has been! Maybe I need to make up a good story as to how I got my name...hmmmm...

I live in the town of Buffalo, MN (USA for my international buddies!) It is located about 40 minutes west of Minneapolis.

posted 26 Oct 2008, 09:44

ImLuuvd will not be posting today.. maybe not tomorrow
Thanks for the update on ImLuuvd -- I am so sorry about the injury - and it is quite painful - especially a burn of the size you described.

I was burned by scalding water on my legs when I was 2 1/2 and I still remember the doctor visits, the yellow salve and the funny scissors they used to cut away the bandages. I pulled a kettle of boiling potatoes off the stove and spilled it on my legs - I thought I would help my mom who stepped into the other room for just a moment......happy to report that it healed very well.

Let her know that she is in my prayers (as always.... along with all my other FS buddies!)

posted 15 Sep 2008, 20:47

"AROUND THE WORLD" (in 42 Days)
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Pretty sure will post a Loss for team tomorrow!!!!

Monday 20 Mins Pilates
15 Mins Strength Training

Tuesday 25 Eliptical

Wednesday 20 Mins. Pilates
10 Mins. Strength Training

Thursday 15 Mins. Pilates

Friday 25 Mins. Eliptical
15 Mins. Pilates
10 Mins. Strength Trainins

posted 04 Apr 2008, 22:12

"AROUND THE WORLD" (in 42 Days)
Voyageurs Post - Challenge #2 Mindless Munching

Fortunately, this is not one of my many challenges. I really am too busy between work, school and home responsibilities to ever just sit down and watch TV - which is when I probably would do mindless munching!

I only buy the "good stuff" that is allowed on the SB plan, if I have it in my house - I know it and the thought of it calling my name does me in - so I just don't buy it and if I have a party at my house - I send all the left over and off limit foods home with my guests.

I have discovered one minor indulgence lately - however it is completely SB friendly. I absolutely love STRINGLESS SUGAR SNAP PEAS - they are the PERFECT SB food - delicious, nutritious, naturally low in carbs, naturally sweet, and are portable - I snack on them in the car or at my desk. They are best served right from the fridge - crisp and cold, but they can remain at room temperature for a few hours and no problem. I buy the Mann's Sunny Shores brand - they come in an 8 oz. pkg (3 servings) pre-washed and ready to eat. I find them in the produce section - they cost a little more for the convenience - but I am definitely worth it! Comparable in cost to a bag of nutritionless potato snack chips. And on occassion, I have gotten carried away and have eaten the entire bag in one sitting - yep a whopping total 120 calories of nutrition packed, delicious goodness!

posted 30 Mar 2008, 11:33

"AROUND THE WORLD" (in 42 Days)
Voyageurs Team

My weekly exercise~

Sat 30 mins Pilates/Strength
Sun 30 mins Pilates/Strength
Mon 25 Cardio/Eliptical
Tues 25 Cardio/Eliptical
Weds 30 mins Pilates/Strength
Thurs 25 Cardio/Eliptical

posted 27 Mar 2008, 22:53

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08 November 2008

Still no laptop -- so doing a quick log in from my workstation at the office. I have upped my exercise at the fitness center - and boy did a sweat ...

on diet The South Beach Diet

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04 November 2008

Quick log in from work.........my @#$% laptop is on life support again and is the shop being repaired ....no ETA.....so will check in later when I get ...

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4thehalibut's Recent Food & Exercise

	1 serving green beans with almonds
	1/2 serving buffalo style chicken breast
	1 serving triscuit
	Desk Work
	Stretching (yoga)
	Walking (slow) - 2/mph

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