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I have been a dancer since I was in the 6th grade and quickly fell in love with it. I have danced for Vanderbilt football and for the Nashville Sounds and even had my own dance team at a local middle school in which I choreographed and taught all the routines. I also have choreographed and danced with my church for special concerts at Easter and Christmas and selected services. This was my

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I have been a dancer since I was in the 6th grade and quickly fell in love with it. I have danced for Vanderbilt football and for the Nashville Sounds and even had my own dance team at a local middle school in which I choreographed and taught all the routines. I also have choreographed and danced with my church for special concerts at Easter and Christmas and selected services. This was my life....
Then I had my first child and then a second 3 yrs later and my time became very valuble to me and my family. I don't dance anymore and I miss it so much that when i see others do it it brings on a depressing feeling for me. I would love to get back to that dancer body. I was never skinny but always thin and lean.
One other set back was my diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at age 18. It's rare to get type 1 at this age because usually you are young or born with it. So, this is a battle I face. The exercise that I am doing is helping to keep me healthy and my blood sugar down along with an insulin pump. It is a challege but one that I am willing to take to live a long and healthy life for me and my family.
I really want other diabetics to know that just because you have type 1 diabetes you are NOT limited to what you can do. I danced professionally and have had 2 children with no problems during pregnancy. Infact I was a "role model" for a medical informational/training video for doctors and hospital use and in these videos my husband and I are doing Power90 (although dvd not shown). We were showing our daily routine and how we stay healthy.
My husband and I just started the 10 minute trainer about 2 1/2weeks ago and are seeing some results but the food is the main issue. We have to eat healthier and stay the course. My goal is to lose 25 lbs and this will get me back down to my dancer weight of 118, although I would be happy with 20. :o)

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