I need help to focus and clarify my goals, and to look hard at what's working and what isn't.

I'm definitely open to coaching and I recognize how crucial accountability is. I understand that there are things I won't be able to see about myself without help.

I like the idea of having a team of experts. In the past I've had peer support and personal support, but it's time to have some real objective science on my side.

I've done a fair amount of brutally honest personal inquiry as an actor and as part of a leadership program in the past, but I think one has to continue to do that, and I obviously haven't dug as deeply as I need to if I keep repeating the sam unhealthy patterns.

As a teacher and a coach, I understand that the student has to be willing to identify and confront weaknesses in order to progress.I'm not really looking forward to that, but I'm looking forward to getting to the other side of it.

This seems like a long way way, and perhaps the step right before turning into a beam of white light. I can see that I've tried to give up old habits before and maybe not grieving them properly is what keeps them coming back. I also see how I've also thrown my hands up and refused to take responsibility for myself in the past

Lose weight
lose 12-16 lbs

Get healthier
lower BP, cholesterol, glucose levels, raise HDL

create healthier lifestyle for me & Brian

eat out 1/week, find a new shared phys. activity, eat dinner at the table

weighing in

tests

I can track all of that

1.5 -2lb/week is reasonable

need help determining reasonable numbers

these are all reasonable

8 weeks

8 weeks

8 weeks

Exercise helps me think, helps me plan, gets oxygen to my brain, which is connected to inspiration, and the artistic process, and helps me control anxiety. Exercise helps me burn calories, build strength, and fight disease. It also helps me get good sleep, which is good for all three. And the routine of exercise forces me to carve time out for myself and value myself.

I notice what lack of nutrition does to me more than I notice what good nutrition does for me. I feel weak, tired, confused, uninspired, lonely and disconnected when I have a

"hangover" from refined flour, refined sugars, caffeine, insufficient water,

I eat poorly when I'm stressed. I make impulsive, unwise decisions. My stress will often blossom into anxiety if I don't manage it. My stress usually occurs as a result of lack of preparation, time constraints. Occasionally, I have managed stress by working out, which always helps, but I don't do it consistently. I usually hide or stew or suffer.

recreational swimming

recreational walking

4 times/week

water exercises

final 15 min. of water aerobics

stepper exercises

lifting weights
weights in the pool

15

med.

med.

push, pull, legs

last 15 min. of aerobic class

2/week varies

treadmill
lap swimming

4/week

2.5 mph 25 min

2. 5 incline

2/week

slow

15-30 min

water aerobics

2/week

medium 45 min

I have 8 lb hand weights at home and a step unit. I can use them in the morning if I get up in time. I have to be careful with the free weights so I don't pull something. I like doing it while I watch TV. I can walk around the neighborhood too. I often don't do stuff at home even when I plan to. We also have an outdoor pool in our complex, which I swim in after work sometimes if it's nice out, and also on the weekend.

When I worked part time, I loved working out in the morning at the gym, but the culture there in the evening is very different and I don't enjoy it. I do like the machines a lot, and I often experiment on the weekend with trying new machines when it isn't crowded. I also swim and do water aerobics at the gym. And they have a track if I get sick of the treadmill, and on nice days I can also walk around the park which is right there. My train goes right to the gym, which is very convenient. We've tried to go early before work, but it means leaving the house at 5:45 am, so we haven't done it too many times. I do love swimming first thing in the morning though.

AM treadmill & weights @ gym PM swim at home

6am Stepper & free weights @ home, walk from train or 7pm treadmill & weights @ gym

6am Stepper 6 am Swim & & free weightswalk from train @ home or 7pm Gym 7pm Water W.O.: Aerobics treadmill & weights

6am Stepper & free weights @ home or 7pm Water Aerobics

treadmill & weights @ gym after work or swim at home

8am swim laps 9AM Water Aerobics treadmill & weights @ gym

My husband Brian is in a funk with his weight and his job. We would like to move to my hometown, Pittsburgh, to live closer to my family, but it's not financially possible for awhile. We are waiting to hear about a settlement on a court case which is emotionally draining. I could use an assistant at work - big workload. I get bouts of anxiety.

I have TMJ disorder and low level tinnitus, both of which are directly related to stress. I have heel spurs and plantar fasciitis in both feet. Sleep apnea - I sleep with a CPAP machine.Aches & stiffness in knees, shoulders, back off and on. Eczema in between my fingers. I had a bladder infection over Memorial Day Weekend. I was short of breath in April and May.

the feeling of being centered by being a vital part of a loving community, making a positive difference in the world, creating joy

Listening to music. Reading. Making art or doing creative projects. Activities and dates with Brian. Time with family and friends. Making gifts for my nephews & nieces.. Writing. Acting. Singing.Walking. Swimming. Playing Scrabble.Making dinner. Organizing the house. Tutoring and teaching.

Spending too much time at work. Spending too much time watching TV. Staying up too late. Not preparing for the next day - making lunch, etc. Skipping weigh-ins. Driving my husband crazy with mood swings. Living in my head and working myself up.

80% of the time, I should plan my meals, focusing on whole foods, good carbs, fruits & veggies, whole grains, lean proteins like fish, eggs, cheese, nuts, beans, soy, vegetarian meat analogs, healthy fats, water; 20% of the time I can stray away from that and enjoy some less healthy choices like restaurant food & alcohol

crusty sour dough bread & butter/margarine/Smart Balance alcohol chips & guacamole breakfast at Butterfields pizza

I don't see any barriers to getting started. I'm used to reading labels and I've measured portions before. I have to work on taking time to prep & plan.

It should be noted that I'm a vegetarian who eats fish.