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Introduction Text I'm Jo, currently an expat living in the wilds of Canada. I have been on sparkpeople far too long to have not met my goals yet. I am encouraged by the spark pages I visit that show such success and weight loss, but dismayed that it's not me. I have had a lack of discipline and patience. Today I am choosing to make better choices. The biggest thing I need to work on is portion control, and watching my sugar intake. I need to learn how to say NO to myself. And how to push myself to do things that I'm not too eager about or skilled at, like strength training. I have struggled for years now, being the overweight girl, the chubby happy friend. I'm ready to claim what I know is inside me. She's healthy and disciplined, normal weight, happy in her own skin, and finally looks forward to summer tank tops. I need all the encouragement I can get, and all the advice you can offer :) This is a physical and spiritual journey for me. I feel like I need to be disciplined in the physical so that I can stretch that to my spiritual life as I serve Jesus Christ. I also don't believe food should ever control me again, and I don't want to struggle for more years with my self image or pass that attitude on to my kids. I have a wonderful supportive husband and a one year old son who lights up my world. My husband is already very happy with my body and I think that has at times contributed to my less than urgent attitude regarding weight loss. But hey, who can complain about a loving doting husband? I would like to lose this weight for me, but also be able to give him the gift of being mentally and physically what I know I can be. For my son and future kids, I want to be the best mom I can be for them. I know I will need even more energy and if I feel at my best then it's easier for me to take the best care of them that I can. So here's to a fresh beginning, conquering my emotional eating, and a healthier more active lifestyle! 2012 January-May goals: cut sugar choose whole foods walk regularly after Baby :) continue to eat healthy begin running again mind portion control Goal by Christmas 2012: in the 130s size 6 jeans, ultimate goal size 4

Eat healthier and define a new lifestyle for myself. Watch portions Get in shape, devote more time to fitness Never Never Never give up! (thanks W. Churchill)

Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Watch portions! No more SUGAR! Whole grains! Fitness plan till Christmas: Walk a lot with my son James when the weather is good. Run 5 times a week, building up to a 4 mile weekly run by Christmas, stay dedicated! Start strength training twice a week beginning in September.

I'm a Wisconsin girl, through and through. Give me dairy and farmland. Canada has been good to us, the people are very friendly where we are... I have the most wonderful husband, Ron, who is so supportive of my weight loss, but always makes sure I feel beautiful as I am. I love God, and am learning more about Him. The Lord is Jesus! I am also thankful for a wonderful church family that pushes me to grow in God.



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