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Introduction Text What you think is what you become. Be beautiful. Be kind. Be radiant. Be love. About me: I live in a beautiful city of SW Ontario, 5 minute-walk to the beautiful Thames River. Zumba Instructor( & addict :)) ), Yoga lover, fitness addict, health foods addict :)). ********Portion below needs serious updates! Was written in 2007-2008!******** I keep daily track of micro and macro nutrients: - I count carbs, fats and protein; - I make sure I get the minimum of 23 g of fiber daily - keep the saturated fats under 11% - keep cholesterol intake under 240 mg - keep sodium intake under 2400 mg - make sure to get all other essential nutrients Love to dance (started Middle Eastern Dances 4 years ago, currently performing with a local dance troupe), love to keep myself busy (reading, running, hiking, camping, doing hemp stuff, making gemstone jewelry, and much more), love practicing and teaching Reiki. Mother to a 8 year-old son, wife and best friend to a wonderful man, owner and friend of a beautiful German Shepherd. Started being a loser :))) about 3 years ago, reached my healthy weight. I'm trying to go even further - now I'm aiming in losing body fat instead of just pounds (my BMI is 21.5 - normal range being 18.5 - 24.9). Seemed like my motivation was playing tricks on me, going up and down a lot, so I miraculously discovered SP and got my boost for keeping on going 'till reaching my goal! ******I'm a 5'8'' *******HOW did I get down FROM a 29.8% BF - 175 lb, size 14: - followed the food pyramid and practiced the equilibrium theory - started running - stayed in the typical percentages of macronutriens: **Typical Percentages: Fat 20-35%, Carbohydrates 45-65%, and Protein 10-35%.** - kept track of macro & micro nutrients on a rigorous daily basis - quit smoking (January 2005, when I started losing) ******* I am not a huge fan of low carbing for weight loss, I'm low-carb-ing NOW because I reached my happy and healthy weight and I'm working on getting down my BF% in the athletic range. Remember: HARD WORK PAYS OFF, even though it may take a while, even though sometimes it seems like we're going nowhere, sooner or later... hard work always and always and always pays off!!!!

- to get down by 6% of BF - to race a 5K, and run a 10K - to keep on giving Reiki treatments on a regular basis ***GOALS DONE***: - to get the CanFitPro Personal Trainer Certification **DONE** - to get the Nutrition and Wellness Specialist Certification **DONE** - get Zumba Instructor licensed **DONE**

- Zumba: at least 4 X week (teach 2 classes/week at the moment) - strength (incl. weight lifting): 3-4x week - a bit of cardio (running, power walking on max. incline) - nutrition wise: * 40% good fat, 30% carb, 30% protein



I like books, absolutely love reading! I'm a movies addict, I love scarves, photography, traveling, hemp work, making gemstone jewelry, I love classical music, I adore dancing, hiking, camping, volunteering... and sooooo much more

Add a Link What you think is what you become. Be beautiful. Be kind. Be radiant. Be love. Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it. ~ Anonymous
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