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  • Hi Everyone! I'm starting 2 days late (because I just saw this) but, I'm in, I'm in, I'm IN!!!!! My name is Val (MellowMerlot) and I'm a 39 year old wife and mom of 3 darling boys ages 6-14. I'm trying to get myself back into better shape and lose 30lbs. When I saw the challenge, I got excited, as I HAVE the DVD! Yay!!!…
    in Introduce yourselves Comment by mellowmerlot August 2012
  • The fake it till you make it mentality is what I subscribe to. The motivation isn't going to be there all the time every day. And people around you will unknowingly try to derail your efforts! The best advice I can give in regards to exercise is make appointments with yourself and keep them. Don't think, 'Just Do It'! The…
    in What is wrong with me? What should I do? Comment by mellowmerlot August 2012
  • I challenged my friends to the Irvine mud run here in California this past spring, it happened to be on my and my friend's birthday. I said instead of wallowing in the fact I was going to be 39, I want to prove to myself age is nothing but a number. Everyone embraced it and we did it! All at varying fitness levels. I…
    in Mud Runs - People talk the talk... Comment by mellowmerlot August 2012
  • So amazing! Hi five girl!!! I just began my journey to drop 30lbs myself! I'm going to have to keep looking to women like you for motivation! Great job!!
    in 220 Days on MFP... 39 Pounds Loss... Pics incl. Comment by mellowmerlot August 2012
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