Hello Everyone!
msscn
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Thank you for setting up this page. I have been using Profile since November 2016. Only 16 lbs. to my next goal. Once that is achieved I will decide whether I want to lose more. I ❤️ Profile!
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HI! My name is Deanna I am 46 years old and a single mom of 2 teenagers. 16 and 17 years old. I am an avid softball player and have been playing since I was 5! and that is my "why". Of course being there for my kids and being around for a long time is very important to me. That's a given. But while I'm here, I'd like to have a good time and enjoy life. And softball makes me happy When I was 252 - softball was not easy and was more of a chore. It was difficult. It was painful. It was exhausting. Now, it feels good to be able to run around - not just in softball but in life. Move around much easier. Run if I want, skip if I want, walk, hike, and just be active. It feels GREAT!
My heaviest was 252 and after several failed attempts I decided to join Profile - I was 240. My goal is 140. I lost 50 before summer and did not lose much during but I still was very mindful, worked hard, and I still documented everything and I was able to maintain my weight through summer, which was my goal for the summer. Now my 50 pound countdown has begun.. 47 more pounds to go!
My day to day meals are virtually the same. I am not a picky eater but I do think my meals are delicious! I am currently focusing on eating protein from the extra lean list - fish and chicken. I meal prep every Sunday for my breakfasts and lunches for the work week. I bring into work ALL my Profile food for the entire month - 1 shake packet, 1 fiber drink packet, and 1 protein bar for each work day.
I have hired a personal trainer for 36 weeks (30 minutes, once a week). I work out with weights 3-4 times a week and walk/run 4-5 times a week. I use the Zombies, RUN! Couch to 5k app I completed Active's Couch to 5k app in the spring and did it all on the treadmill. It was a GREAT accomplishment and one that I really had to dig down deep to accomplish. However, running on a treadmill is much easier than running outside so when I tried to actually DO a real 5k, I was unable to do so. This round I am sticking to actual running and no treadmill in hopes to be able to run 5k's without stopping.
I am completely focused and I document EVERYTHING, in several places. I use the Profile Journey Workbook. I use MFP. I do bullet journaling. And I have 2 giant monthly calendars on my wall - wipe off boards.
I guess that's it for now. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I wish you the best of luck in your journeys. It's not easy - but man is it WORTH it!
DJ
252/187/140
50;49;48;47 pounds to go!1