Posts by mkkalb

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): mkkalb
2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Margaret
3. Age & Sex: 37/F
4. General Location: Northern California
5. Married? Single? Married
6. Kids? Furbabies? 8 children
7. Favorite color? Blue
8. Favorite movies? LOTR Trilogy, While You Were Sleeping, Conspiracy Theory, Elf
9. Hobbies? Music
10. Favorite Snack? Chocolate
11. Favorite Beverage? Diet Coke
12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Laziness
13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Lose 60 pounds, regain lost energy & endurance
14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Definitely laundry
15. How did you find Calorie Count? I forget...  
16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share?

I'm just getting started.  Can I join?  I think I need some accountability and encouragement... 

Starting Weight: 212

Goal Weight: 150

Last Week: ---

Current Weight: 212

Weight Remaining Until Goal: 62

Total Weight Lost in This Challenge: ---

I don't think Lent has to be an either/or thing-- either give something, or else add some act of piety or service.  Anything that is physically challenging-- dieting, exercising, etc.-- can serve as a really helpful reminder of what Christ suffered for us. 

Combining that effort with something else-- prayer, visits to the lonely, etc-- can help "keep it honest."  By that I mean, the extra time of prayer or acts of charity can help the diet or exercise retain its supernatural component, and not simply become a weight-loss or health regimen.

I'm shooting for both this year.  I do need to diet-- for health reasons AND because my eating become spiritually unhealthy for me-- it's become a real source of comfort-seeking for me.  And I already try (but don't always manage) to pray regularly each day, so that's the other half of Lent for me this year, to consistently get that time in each day. 

I think (hope?) these two areas will be mutually supportive...

And, yes, this is my first post- nothing like just barging in, eh?