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← Destinye's Step Blog

Destinye

2008-11-19
steps: 19,320
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Well I think I have been maintaining for a year today. Officially! Back to 140.1 today which is great and a test of my maintenance skills. I am keeping on my calorie range, 1300-1500 on average with some higher days to keep my body guessing, because I am not in critical weight loss mode, still really in maintenance but the lower end to get safely in range. My range is 135-140 and I don't think I will drop below 135, and even at that end of my range I started to look a little too thin in some of the wrong places, plus my body is so comfortable around 138-142 I think that this is probably a good natural weight for me. I am still trying to keep below 140 though, which was my original goal. In fact I probably have more muscle and am more fit than when I did hit my goal a year ago, and very toned and healthy. I do strength almost every day, but vary it, I know SP says not to but it works for me and its lower weights and more repetitions and vary the areas, which SP does say is ok. So all in all am doing well, and have maintained eating healthy, exercising regularly, drinking my water, portion control, eating on average 6 to 8 fruits and veggies a day, low sodium, low fat, mostly organic foods, rarely eating junk, and taking care of ME! Here is a recent pic, not bad for 45!!

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hornowl
posted November 19 9:35 am
Way to go girl!  I didn't realize you were that old.  My mother had me when I she 39 and people often thought she was my grandmother.  I don't think people will think that about you.
Javarose58
posted November 19 11:41 am
Yes, 138-142 is a good natural weight for you because it makes you look fantastic! You really do!
debby80
posted November 19 12:19 pm
Good for you!!!!! Now all you need is a new place to live and EVERYTHING will be perfect!!!
Destinye
posted November 19 7:14 pm
Thanks everyone! Yes I went from being single to married with a kid, 4 step-kids and multiple in-laws at age 40. DD came to me in a dream the previous year and told me she wanted me to be her mother - I was like umm ok you better send me the father then! Well she did then told me she was on her way!
Javarose58
posted November 19 7:19 pm
Wow! What an incredible dream! I guess she is a determined little girl! But adorable too!
debby80
posted November 19 10:46 pm
Hmm, so she is the one who set you two up!! How fun!!that was a big big change at 40! wow! that's lots of new stuff to settle in with!! good luck to you!!!
hornowl
posted November 19 11:21 pm
Amazing dream!  And what a lot of adjustments for you at 40.  Now I understand some of the things you write about better.
texastracking
posted November 20 5:53 am
Like everyone else - I understand you a little better now - and yes you look wonderful - 45 is a number - Margaret and I both have a larger number but look at how fit she is!  Yes a year's maintaining and getting fit is a terrific accomplishment but so is living a very challenging life with good health as a goal and your beautiful DD as the glue that made it come together!  I love that cat - you have several of my favorite animals - Siamese cat, German Shepherd and Aussie.  Hooray for Anna - she is a great inspiration (and I always love your photos!)
Vista
posted November 20 11:04 am
Roll on your new home,