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Yes and no.  In 2005 I found myself weighing close to 180 pounds - at least that’s the last time I got on the scale before committing to weight loss.  I had been heavy before, in 1997, and had to lose weight to be successful in conceiving. 

I have a fear of weighing 200 pounds, or more.  I’m 5′5″ with a slight build.  My dream weight is 145 and in shape.  That’s how it was 25 years ago. 

Between May 2005 and June 2006 - I lost 30 pounds.  January 2008 I was weighing 149 - and then, we moved.  My weight shot up to 160 in a mere 4 months - not a happy camper.  So I started working at it again and watching what I put in my mouth - but I wasn’t working either so I had time to workout.  I managed to get down to 152.  However, my weight just won’t stay down there - I get there and I feel how close I am and then the weight shows up again - almost overnight.

 So now I’m working at it again.  I had this really great plan - weight training 3 days a week and cardio the other days - using Monday as my “off” day. I travel throughout the year and having Monday as my off day seemed the most sensible.  I have this great 3 mile walk planned - but the last part of it is uphill - ALL uphill.  I have a knee that tends to act up - I’m worried about my safety - excuses.  I have tons of DVDs at home - and I love them all - but I don’t sweat!  I know sweat is just water loss but it makes me feel like I’ve done something.

 We have a Tony Little Gazelle - the basic rendition.  It’s easy  - absolutely!  BUT .. I discovered a way to make it work for me - I wear my 10 pound walking vest while doing it - within 20 minutes I’ve worked up an honest sweat!! I do an hour every night.

Calories burned on a gazelle?  Try this site … http://www.fatburn.com/free_tool_activity_burn.asp

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