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Introduction Text Updated 5/23/16 I have had challenges with being overweight since I was a teen. I was always physically active, so I was able to keep my weight at a reasonable level. When I was diagnosed in 2007 with bipolar disorder and rheumatoid arthritis I began to rapidly gain weight. I'm ready to become more fit, with the support of my team members. When I joined Spark, I weighed 265 pounds. Over a period of three years I have managed to shed 72 pounds and maintain that weight. Currently my goal is a weight of 150 pounds. I plan to gradually take off the remaining 43 pounds over a 24 month period, with a target BMI of approximately 23, while becoming more active, increasing my physical fitness, lowering my LDL cholesterol, and keeping my pre-diabetes blood glucose levels in normal limits. I want to thank my Spark friends for all the support you have given me.

1. To be able to climb 2 flights of stairs without shortness of breath. 2. To experience decreased symptoms of depression.

2000 calorie diet Cardio exercise 30 minutes daily for 5 days a week Strength training on M-W-F 3. Strength training TThS for 20 minutes, alternating Spark fitness exercises with Qigong

My name is Lynne, and I am a registered nurse (retired), residing in Chehalis, WA

I love music. I play the piano and synthesizer keyboards. My husband and I compose and play music together (we've played for weddings and composed & performed music for 2 original local dramatic productions) e have adopted 2 dogs at the time of the passing of my father-in-law and 8 cats from our local animal shelter. I am a volunteer with the WA state AARP Legislative Advocacy Group and a team facilitator for the Spark Dealing with Depression Team. I love science fiction movies and books as well as nonfiction science books.

Add a Link Co-Leader, Dealing with Depression Team “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ? Maya Angelou “The art of medicine is long and life is short; opportunity fleeting; the experiment perilous; judgment flawed.”-Hippocrates, The Emperor of All Maladies When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. --Jimi Hendrix
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