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Introduction Text "Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles . . . . it empties today of its strength." Corrie Ten Boom [Spark featured quote; August 22, 2010] I heard Corrie Ten Boom speak in the late 1960's. I had forgotten how inspiring she was. Proverbs 3:27 Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person. [The Message] "To lose a healthy one pound of fat per week, all it takes is a 500-calorie deficit per day." [Nicole Nichols] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Healthy Body, Mind & Spirit. Eat healthy daily. Fitness activity daily. Make a happy moment each day - even if I have to create it. Fitness - 10*+ minutes a day - as tolerated. Track on Spark People. Maintain & build stamina as measured by number of minutes of exercise. Fitness Goal of 1,000 minutes a month. Stay in touch with at least one family member, weekly. Follow my healthcare team's directions to maximize my health and quality of life. Pray always.

~~~BODY~~~ NUTRITION: I basically follow the more advanced phases of South Beach Diet - using the original book. Keep calories between 1250 & 1600. Track with Spark People Now a Weight Watcher. FITNESS: Member of YMCA: Water aerobics class, Muscle Strengthening-Range of Motion Class; Yoga. [I was doing at least six hours a week before I got sick.] 2017: no longer able to do the Y. I can walk short distance with walker & ride stationary bike. ~~MIND & SPIRIT~~ Take time out every day for something that makes me smile. Read daily. Do brain puzzles. Spend time with at least one of our kids each week - even if it is on the phone. Pray.

Live in North East Indiana. Married. Two daughters plus three step-children. Total of 11 grandchildren.

BMR - 1465 CAL/DAY [for wt = 180]

Add a Link Linda - North East Indiana, USA `Goal to build myself up to reach 1,000 fitness minutes per month. "To lose a healthy one pound of fat per week, all it takes is a 500-calorie deficit per day."
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