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Fighter79

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I AM A FIGHTER, I AM POETIC, I AM WOMAN AND WOMAN equals LIFE!
Started on OCTOBER 2008 at 273LBS
HELLO!!!!!!!!!!! My 1st name is Mari! Pronounced (Marie) but, my folks were obviously wanting me to be unique...they have succeeded! I am very outgoing, a bit loud, silly, honest, embarrassing, I sometimes come off a bit weird but, I'm not.(I lie I am! LOL!) I just have my way of dealing with things plus, I am a poet we're all a bit wacko. Ha Ha! I do have ADHD but, I don't think of it as a bad thing. I don't take any medicine to "calm" me I'm happy being who I am. I am a leader but, love other ppls opinions and outlook on life. I enjoy talking about anything. I am a mommy of one kick butt awesome little boy (6) and a girlfriend to a sweetheart of a man. (I'm a lucky girl) I am hoping to make a bunch of friends online to support each other and EMPOWER! Oh BTW I am from England!...live in U.S. English accent long gone....Sound more like a nasally, valley girl with a touch of hick...lmao! I'm 31 yrs old... birthday is July 9th. I've aged gracefully, and If I'm not....you dare not tell me!
June 8,2010
Feeling the physical benefits of working out and eating healthy. I have tons of energy....more than my usual! I'm thinking clearer, not been depressed, which has always been my problem....I'm extremely moody, up and down. I'm hurt by the little things and take everything personally. So, learning to not allow anyone to affect my positivity and drive has helped me kill the depression at least for the most part. My astrological sign is Cancer, I am true to that sign as water is to wet. LOL!
Well, We adopted a dog, he is a boston/french bulldog mix. We named him Gizmo aka my love lol! After many many years not owning a dog....he has helped me significantly as well. He doesn't like excuses about why going for a walk is not fee sable. Too him I'm just being mean....So, even when I'm in NO mood to go, I go....for him....and then, I end up gun-ho and ready. I feel pretty & sexy.I'm trying my best not to sweat the small stuff, compliment others, appreciate the small and big things (always been good at that, Thanks Mom & Dad) To show kindness to others even if they are undeserving (that's hard!) I pray everyday, I smile at strangers and I LOLOLOLOL as much as humanly possible. I love reading about health and fitness because it helps me stay positive & learn healthy habits.
Reality of Where I was October 13, 2008:Measurements.
Neck: 16 1/4
Stomach: 46
hips/lower abs: 60 and a bit
Thighs: 281/2 L 30 R
Arms: 181/2 L 18 R
Chest: 55
Under boobs: 48
Calves: 15 L 15 R
I last measured June 21st 2010. Total inches lost:60.25 inches from neck to calves...I weigh 183lbs. Goal weight is 145lbs.
My hope is once I complete my weight loss efforts and get to my goal that while maintaining it I can become a motivator...an inspiration and maybe lucky enough to be the mentor, soft place to land, side kick, friend....and become inspiration to others struggling to become healthy! I say to myself every morning "I will smile all day today, I will live today like tomorrow is never coming."
And to all of you reading about me....know this: We together will learn to trust, love, live and make amazing happy memories together. God created us...we are brothers & sisters....I will forever have your back! Love Mari
P.S. I copied and pasted one of my "songs" that get me going...and make me choke up....because every word is true....if you ever want to hear it just go on you tube and type: Whitney Houston - Step By Step....So, here it is Whitney Houstons' song...not mine not my lyrics either...All her...And it's ALL GOOD!
"Well there's a bridge and there's a river that I still must cross
As I'm going on my journey
Oh, I might be lost
And there's a road I have to follow, a place I have to go
Well no-one told me just how to get there
But when I get there I'll know
And this old road is rough and ruined
So many dangers along the way
So many burdens might fall upon me
So many troubles that I have to face
Oh, but I won't let my spirit fail me
Oh, I won't let my spirit go
Until I get to my destination
I'm gonna take it slowly cuz I'm making it mine
Step By Step (you know I'm taking it), bit by bit (bit by bit, come move),
stone by stone (yeah), brick by brick (brick by brick by brick by brick mmm...)
Step by step (step by step uh-huh), day by day (day by day-ee),
mile by mile (ooh), go your own way.
Say it, baby, don't give up
You got to hold on to what you got,
Oh, baby, don't give up,
You got to keep on moving on don't stop (yeah yeah).
I know you're hurting, and i know you're blue,
i know you're hurting but don't let the bad things get to you"
Thank you, for taking the time to get to know me.
<3Mari

My Progress

My fitness goal: Lose Weight

Transformation story

I started my journey when a size 24 became tight and when I saw my reflection I wanted to cry...I felt tired, sick all the time and overall just depressed. When I first weighed in, I was ashamed, embarrassed at 273lbs...I couldn't believe my eyes. I hit a few snags on my journey due to the fact I am an emotional eater so, I also needed to heal myself mentally as well as psychically.
Although I am not at my goal yet, I am in a size 14 and 183lbs. I am exited to reach my goal with you, side by side. We can do it!

Programs

Workout programs:

P90X®

Rockin' Body®

Slim in 6®

Power 90®

Turbo Jam®