Update 18 Feb 2015:
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia right before the 2014 holiday season kicked off. Regular exercise, a healthy weight, and a peaceful mind are more important than ever now. I am slowly easing into activity and small changes, doing my best to respect my body and its limits, while still challenging myself. I know I feel much better when I'm active...I just need to be active regular enough that I don't end up bedridden for days after doing something!

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I've struggled with eating disorders since my early teens. I've tried many sites, fads, plans, diets to fix myself in the past, but none of them addressed my deeper issues. I'm beginning my journey again with a more holistic approach--I want to heal my body and my heart so I can live a healthy, fulfilling life. I hope to reestablish my home yoga practice, kick eating addiction, find love for myself, and nurture the seedling of awesome I know lives within.

I'm an American living in Switzerland with my husband and children. I love animals, nature, hiking, jogging, knitting, crochet, reading, learning, and gaming.

Fitbit'ers! I love having loads of buddies..your steps motivate me so much. If you'd like to be friends on Fitbit, please drop me a line so we can find each other and rack up those steps.

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I think I am ready to try to set some goals for myself too.

122 kg 5 Feb...clean slate starting weight
[x] 115 kg 15 Mar 2015 (goal met 27 Feb 2015)
[ ] 110 kg 15 Apr 2015 (goal)
[ ] 108.4 kg **1/4 of the way there!!**
[ ] 105 kg 15 May 2015 (goal)
[ ] 100 kg 30 Jun 2015 (goal)
[ ] 95 kg 15 Aug 2015 (goal) **1/2 way there!!**
[ ] 90 kg 30 Sep 2015 (goal)
[ ] 85 kg 15 Nov 2015 (goal)
[ ] 81.5 kg **3/4 of the way to goal weight!!**
[ ] 80 kg 15 Jan 2016 (goal)
[ ] 75 kg 15 Mar 2016 (goal)
[ ] 71 kg 30 Apr 2016 (goal)
[ ] 68 kg 31 May 2016 GOOOAAAAL!!!!