Re: New Year. New You. New Me.

FleurFairy · ‎03-21-2010

Dancing cricket - curious as to which ballerinas you idolized. I, too, idolized certain ballerinas growing up - Gelsey Kirkland, Patricia McBride, Cynthia Gregory, Allegra Kent. They all had severe eating disorders and it's a wonder they didn't go into cardiac arrest trying to perform at the top level. Balanchine and his peers loved that anorexic look.

presencegiver · ‎01-09-2011

You are me one year ago. Let me tell you that you are halfway to achieving your goals by reaching out and asking for support. Now I will tell you my story so you know what you can achieve. A year ago I was overweight, tired all the time and eating was my favorite hobby. Last Christmas I was diagnosed with diabetes and that news changed my view of my life forever. I worked with an amazing team of nutritionists who recommended a 165 carb/1400 calorie diet. I started using the "My FItness Pal" app and I made a personal commitment to honestly enter every morsel of food I consumed. At that time I could not exercise because I had rotator cuff surgery. Within six months I lost over 50 pounds. I used to wear size 18 or 1X clothes and now I am wearing size 6 pants and size 10 tops. This September I joined a gym for the first time in over 40 years and faithfully go 3 times a week to strengthen and tone my body. Last year I was old at 59, but this year at 60, l am feeling so young. I will be glad to support you and others to make your commitment to change your life It can be done, I am living proof.