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Introduction Text I turned 40 in August 2008 and I was determined to do it in a better body than I had, not that it would take much. I joined SP in January of 2008 and did great for a while. Life got in the way, or I let it get in the way. Weight came back on and it's time to recommit to a healthy lifestyle. I also have to remember to not judge my progress by the scale alone!! I am very active in my church, has a great seasonal job that basically runs from September - January or February. I also work from home as a freelance writer and volunteer for an organization that supports foster and adoptive parents who are parenting traumatized children. I love to knit and am trying to find a life again.

I got off program and gained a bit of weight back, so my goal is to get back into my size 8 jeans by 8-17-2012. I'm dealing with the hormonal peri-menopause issues, so it's going to be tougher.

I am really just following the food pyramid and trying to make healthier choices. I made small changes like whole grain breads and pastas rather than white, egg substitute rather than eggs, etc.

I'm a mom to 2 kids adopted from foster care. I am active in my church as a shawl minister, attending bible study, book study, monthly video discussion group, working with the youth and various other things. My church family has gotten me through some very hard times - far more so than my biological family!

I love knitting, reading, baking (bad when you're trying to lose weight), Christian fiction novels, I like to cook for big groups but hate every day cooking.

Add a Link "Live in such a way so that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, the Devil says "Oh, NO, she's awake!" I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13
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