From November 2008 through May 2009 I lost almost 30 pounds through a reduced calorie diet and increased exercise, as documented on this blog. Not exactly rocket science, right? For me, sticking to a fitness and diet routine is hard over long periods of time; I’ll often go balls to the wall for several months, then do like nothing for the next several. I really want to be healthier all the time, and stop the yo-yo ways I’ve had in the past. This weight loss is the fourth time I’ve lost 10+ lbs. in my life. No more, I say! I aim to be physically active at least 3 times per week, and eat well most days, but I still have challenges.
In May 2009 I went vegetarian and haven’t looked back since. The few times I’ve eaten fish, chicken, or turkey since then just haven’t been that great, and I really feel good knowing my diet is helping to reduce environmental stress and animal suffering.
You are beautiful Kersten. I wish we could still work out together. You TOTALLY inspired me then AND STILL DO with your determination and work ethic.
You have all the knowledge that you need and we both know it! I’m so happy you want to get to a healthy place. I LOVE YOU TO DEATH!!!
And I’m so happy you started a blog because now I can stay up on the goings-on in your life.
Hi Kersten, Any friend of Erin and/or Andrea is a friend of mine! Good luck with your fitness goals. I can’t wait to watch your progress.
Oh and Lily Bird is the cutest name for a dog! My brother has a black lab named Sugar Magnolia (Maggie for short).
Hi Kersten, I just read your story and it was really interesting. I am glad you mentioned your thyroid problems because I think I may have something similar that I’m going to get checked out by my doctor this week. Also, good luck on you journey to health- it sounds like you’re doing awesome so far so keep up the great work!
Hi kersten,
yes, my name is scandinavian, specifically from my GGgrandma from norway… pronounced Keersten… (rhymes with deer-sten) how do you pronounce yours, the same? THe J basically acts like an i/e but is the spelling of my scani-relative. And you also live in PDX? I live on the east side, east of gresham! Glad you stoppped by my blog! fun to meet a blogger in the area!
Thanks for visiting my page! My name is Swedish, pronounced Cur-sten (or Care-sten). I live in Clackamas. Go oregon!
I didn’t realize you were updating this. Hang in there with everything.