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Introduction Text i go by Andi and am 40. God gave me a wake-up call when my blood sugar went up. I've known for a long time that I needed to lose the extra weight but that is what got through to me. Also the fact that I sometimes have a hard time keeping up with my daughter at the zoo. 8 Aug 09 I am almost 43. My daughter is a preteen that at times can really exhibit the teen attitude. Always makes for an interesting day. I recently went form borderline diabetic to diabetic type 2. The doctor put me on medicine for that and the high cholesterol. I decided it was time to get serious about losing the weight. The amazing thing is I found out that exercise has helped energize me and regulate my sleeping. 24 Aug 09 Well I haven't lost much yet. But I am feeling so much better and not just physically but emotionally. I have noticed that with exercising it has kept me more patient with Ally and Hubby who are both ADHD. Yes I still get angry but not as much. This has come from eating right and exercising daily. Another benefit has been the dog has stopped chewing on everything, you see I walk him as an excuse to get out. When he stops I just March in place while he does his business. SparkPeople has been the best thing that has happened to me. This time I am getting real serious. You see the first time I didn't use all the tools. I wasn't comfortable on any of the SparkTeams or the message boards. Which I am really utilizing this time around along with everything else. I track my food and exercise daily. I spin the wheel, I missed a couple of days because I didn't have computer. I also read the articles and all the e-mails. 21 Sep 08 Well my fasting blood sugar was an all time low this morning, 77. It mad my day. I am losing the weight slowly, slower than I want. The fact that my health is coming in line has made me realize the weight loss will come in God's time not mine. The key here is I am feeling better and my blood sugar is showing it. My clothes are looser. I can actually cross my legs comfortably, though being diabetic I've heard I shouldn't do it because of circulation problems. It is beginning to happen. I am grinning ear to ear right now. I have found I really enjoy my walks and when I can't do it because of rain it really gets me down. Oct 19, 2009 It is still the 19th here in Dallas. I have to share some really cool information. I haven't lost much weight but am losing the inches wish I had measured when I started. However, pant size has come down two sizes and I am getting close to "normal" sizes. I am an 18W now. My shirt size went from a 2X to a 1X. I know there are women who will understand the next thing. I went from a 42 DD to a 42D. It made me so happy, I haven't been a single D for 20 years. I will be in a 40 D soon, that's my next goal. Everything is coming down except the weight. I am still on cloud nine. Size is the key and I am getting so much more fit. The weight will catch up adventually. 6 Dec 2009 I am really enjoying Sparking as my family calls it. When I went a while without internet I learned how much it means to me. I utilizze all the tools available but the two I missed the most were blogging and the SparkTeams. Blogging, because I do a gratitude list puts me in the right frame of mind going to bed. Because I do it at night and always end with the gratitude list, yes I still vent on occassion. The SparkTeams are always there with advice or a shoulder which ever is needed. I can also share my knowledge with others and maybe help them. I went into a depression when I couldn't get connected I didn't gain but leveled out and am finally getting back into the swing of things. A Spark Friend who inspired me to blog daily suggested when I couldn't I write it down and when I was able to connect again post all my "Blogs", which is what I am going to do next time.

My long term goal is to get to 135 lbs. To be able to keep up with daughter at zoo. To give up diet coke completely. To excercise an hour a day. Whether it be cardio or strength. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water hopefully more.

I use a water bottle that holds a little over 2 cups so I count it as two cups. I keep refilling throughout the day. I am limiting myself to one or two diet cokes a day but I can't have the first 'till after I've drank at least 4 cups of water. I walk in the morning with my husband and dog. I also walk the dog in the evening. I am using the food and fitness trackers to log how I am doing.

Hi my name is Andrea, I go by Andi. I live in the DFW area. But grew up all over I am an Air Force Brat. I love my family and want to get healthy to spend time with them. My real home is Tucson AZ. That where most of my family is and I can't stand the humidity here!

I do Suduko to relax which my therapist thinks is funny. I love to read a good mystery, fantasy, or drama. I will read almost anything. I am an Accounting Tech and really enjoy my job.

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