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Introduction Text A little about myself: I've been a long-time runner, but always struggled with my weight. It took me a long time to realize that absolute importance of nutrition. After having my twins in 2008, I found myself at my highest weight ever.... 175 lbs. It was time for an overhaul. I started following the Maker's Diet (which is not really a diet at all, but a clean, healthy way of life), & slowly started running again. It was a long haul, but the weight DID come off. I still struggle with not letting bad habits creep back in, but I KEEP WORKING AT IT! Since then, I also have started doing long distance races. I ran my first HM in 2009, & my first marathon in 2011. I love running events, & love the motivation it gives me to challenge myself to new distances & improving my times.

Planned Races: Registered for: My PRs: 5K (non-race) - 22:55 10K - 46:16 HM - 1:43:12 30K - 2:44 Marathon - 3:47:44

EXERCISE: Running (and lots of it!): 4-5 days weekly (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sat) Saturday: Long run Strength Training: 2-3x a week DIET: I've tried about every diet out there - Low-carb (whole foods low-carb), Paleo, portion sizes, calorie counting, Trim Healthy Mama. I have now come full circle, and do not believe a low carb or keto diet is the way to go. I eat a balanced diet with healthy fats and carbs, try to eat lots of veggies and always keeping a good source of protein a part of every snack and meal.

Darcy Brinkmann 38, Wife and Mother 4 children - 2 sons (17 & 12), twin daughters, (9 y/o), living in FL.

"Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing until it gets there." - Josh Billings, 1818-1885 "In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all time; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. " - Psalm 62:7-8 "Opportunity is missed by most people, because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas A. Edison

Add a Link **Darcy** My PRs: 5K Run: 22:55 (non-race) 10K Run: 46:16 Half Marathon: 1:43:12 30K: 2:43:54 Marathon: 3:47:44
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