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Introduction Text Hi! I first registered with SP in August 2006, and lasted a whole week before I stopped participating - it just seemed too hard. I came back in December 2006 with a new attitude, and lost over 77 pounds by August 2007! By 2011, I had lost an additional 20 pounds, but in 2013 the scale began to creep up after a hysterectomy left me menopausal (at 34 years young). My old tricks to keep weight off weren't as successful as before, and fatigue made it tough to exercise as much as I used to. A move to a new state, a new job, and life in general was not helping my quest to stay strong and healthy. Both my parents passed away recently, due (in part) to questionable lifestyle choices. I miss them both, and want to be around for my family as long as possible. With that in mind, I scheduled a physical with my doctor in fall 2017 to address some health concerns and questions I had. After months of testing, it's official - I'm intolerant to gluten (but not celiac). Since eliminating gluten from my diet, I feel much better, have more energy, and the weight has been dropping off. After gaining over 50 pounds since 2013, I only have 15-20 pounds left to lose. I'm still learning the ropes of gluten-free life, and tracking my food ensures I don't replace gluten with unhealthy fats or Frankenfoods. I'm also working on my fitness - I was in my 20s when I initially joined SP, and could do cardio nonstop. Now that I'm almost 40, I'm focused more on stretching, strength training, and HIIT. I've got this!

-Get my CPA license -Be an awesome mom and wife! -Complete a half marathon in under 2 hours (current PR is 2:07) -Do a push-up (of all my goals, this one seems the most elusive!!)

I'm sticking with SP's calorie and other nutritional guidelines every day, and exercising 3-5x/week. I'm a C25k graduate and completed my first marathon in November 2008. I also play tennis, and enjoy bicycling and using my elliptical. I strength train 2-3x per week.

I have a wonderful husband, one son, and two stepdaughters. I also have several furbabies.



Add a Link Bonnie 6'1" SP start: 12/5/06 SW: 250+ (didn't own a scale) "Are you a thermostat or a thermometer?"
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