AuntieJan - Member

AuntieJan

Joined December 2009

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Weight History

Start Weight

278.0 lb

Lost so far: 35.0 lb

Current Weight

243.0 lb
Performance: losing 0.2 lb a week

Goal Weight

150.0 lb

Still to go: 93.0 lb

I am graphic artist as well as visual artist, and I live in central Florida which is my birthplace. At 54 I am finally beginning to enjoy life! I first joined FS in 2009, messed around a bit; my heart was not fully into it. So here I am in 2011 and not only is my heart in it, my entire body, mind and spirit is committed to a permanent lifestyle change and "Living Out Loud".

I am an animal lover and have cats and dogs and enjoy watching wildlife which Florida has plenty of. I love music, art, literature, fishing and football.

I have battled clinical depression for most of my life but never completely winning the fight until recently. I am kicking its horrid little butt now!!! I have journaled about it here and shared in the hopes that someone else can benefit from my experiences.

I have rediscovered the joy of being alive again and I do my best to greet each day with enthusiasm and determination. What a difference a year makes! I truly believe the best years of my life are yet to come. This something I feel down in the very gut of my soul... I am unstoppable now!

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Fitness for Life

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ended:	26 Jun 11
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Calling all Buddies
Hi Lynn, I have been on FS for a while and I have a group of fantastic buddies that journal and respond to journals regularly. Feel free to send me a buddy request and I will cheer you on!

posted 16 Jul 2011, 13:35

What's your workout?
I belong to a gym so I go there most days of the week, saving one or sometimes two days for rest. I have gradually increased time, intensity, and reps as I have progressed. Here's the schedule I'm doing now:

Day one I do all upper body and abs, and 30-45 minutes of cardio on treadmill or elliptical.

Day two I do all lower body machines, plus cardio as on day one.

Day three I do the 30 min. circuit workout plus cardio.

Day four I only do cardio.

Day five I do upper, lower, and cardio.

Day six, and sometimes seven - rest, then begin schedule over again next day.

I've been doing this for 3 months now and I'm ready for a change-up. I have saved my pennies aside and this month am going to schedule some time with a trainer at the gym to see where I am and how I can step it up a few notches.

I am loving it and having fun! Aiming for a 5k in the fall.

Very Happy

posted 10 May 2011, 17:48

Fish Oil Burps
If it's for cholesterol reduction, use Flaxseed oil, my Dr. recommended them to me. I take 2 1000mg capsules/day and no fish burps. If I want fish breath, I want to have enjoyed eating the fish! LOL..........

posted 18 Apr 2011, 21:05

I'm looking for buddies!
I am sending you a request if you're still looking for buddies. I love your dog!!!

posted 16 Apr 2011, 10:05

New to the Site :)
For some reason I thought I had responded to your post yesterday... sorry! Anyway, welcome and the very best of luck to you! This is a really big asset for motivation and encouragement, I am really happy I found it.

posted 16 Apr 2011, 10:02

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