Thursday, November 5, 2009

Introductions...Kirsten Shafer


Hello Everyone,

I am sorry I am so late in adding a post. I can be computer illiterate at times.

I turned 40 this year and that has been a big incentive to get serious about being healthy.

12 years ago I was diagnosed with Aggressive Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have struggled with exercising ever since due to the pain and fatigue I can get sometimes. About 8 years ago I was really good about what I ate and that I exercised 30minutes every day. I reached my goal weight and kept it off for a little while. But I became lazy and the pounds crept back (and then some).

So, this time I am focusing more on my eating habits. I bought the book "The South Beach Diet Supercharged" and I am working that program. I feel it is the best for me due to my addiction to sugar. I really needed something to help me get that under control.

As for exercising, I am still struggling with it but I am trying to work back up to 30 minutes daily. Some days I do well, other days I don't.

As for me, I am a Registered Nurse. I work Part-Time in the Operating Room at Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, UT. I have 2 beautiful teen daughters (14 and 12) and 1 great husband of 17 years (I can't believe it's been that long). We met at BYU, moved to New Mexico for 12 years, and have lived here for three years. I enjoy learning new things, chocolate, and travel.

If I win, I will use the money to fly to Phoenix and go clothes shopping with a good friend who knows how to shop!!!

Hang in there Everyone....The healthy habits and weight loss are the true prize!

Kirsten

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