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Introduction Text This is my second go-round with following an exercise and eating plan and losing weight. I've been heavy ranging to obese most of my adult life. In 2005, I reached my goal weight of 170lbs, but then over the next six years, gained back all the weight I had lost and then some. A bulging disk, spinal spondylosis and arthritis in my back--all leading to some pretty extreme back pain--have taught me that keeping that weight off is not an option; if I want to enjoy life, I need to exercise, carry less weight, and strengthen my core. This is something I will need to maintain for the rest of my life.

Be active and sleep soundly, without pain.

I work out at the gym 3-5 days a week, and do farm labor on our little recreational property on the weekends. We live in Seattle and walk everywhere, up and down the hills. I use the nutritional tracker and am currently focusing on getting enough protein and going alcohol-free.

Seattle, WA Height: 5'10" Hysterectomy planned for Dec. 20th



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