Sisters Picture-March 2008 
Lisa Tricia Maria Me KarenI have to tell you about my amazing baby sister Tricia. The top picture was taken approximately a year ago. The bottom picture was taken at Heidi and Jeff's wedding. She is the second from the left. To know Tricia is to love Tricia. She is one of those people who are always just FUN to be around. Every time I would get the opportunity to spend time with her I would be smiling for days of memories of some of our good laughs. But I also worried about her health due to her weight. A year ago January, Tricia quietly and determinedly decided to make her health one of her #1 priorities. She basically made life changes. First with her eating habits with the support of Weight Watchers and then after some months joined a gym for healthy workouts. She is over 100 pounds (I think it's closer to 130 pounds) healthier in the bottom picture than the top. IN JUST OVER 1 YEAR! Talk about an inspiration!! To hear her talk is so motivating. Don't get me wrong, it's been hard, hard work on her part but she has said, "I don't even feel like I'm dieting". She doesn't deprive herself of all good foods but has learned to make good choices and learned when to put her fork down when she is satisfied. She makes you realize it's not about "dieting" or getting "skinny" but about eating healthy and exercising. What a concept!! Just look at Tricia! That is what happens when you focus on being healthy! I can't begin to tell you how proud of her I am or how happy I feel for her. Truthfully, I think she should start a "health" blog. Share some of her tips, recipes and ways to keep focused! I think I'll go down on the treadmill......
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Honestly, I do not think I would have recognized Tricia, but Jennifer was talking to her when I walked up. I definitely did a double take! Amazing!
Wow, she looks great. If only I could be as motivated, not only to just loose a few pounds, but to eat healthier. Which benifits not only your weight but your overall health. She sure is an inspiration.
I would definitely check out her blog if she did one.
I absolutely love hearing stories like hers-- in the world of quick fixes people sometimes forget that hard work is what usually pays off.
I'm so proud of Auntie Tricia, too! She looks so pretty. Seriously, amazing! I need to take some of that inspiration to heart and put it to good use!
And she looks so much younger....that's awesome!
She looked amazing at the wedding and I wouldn't have recognized her either!
Your sister has determination and is an inspiration. I see Tricia at the club every night without fail taking a class or on one of the machines.
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That is just awesome and amazing. Hard work pays off and to be 1/2 the size she was is just awesome, although just to be healthy is the more important. I bet she feels just great!!
I wish I could have seen her, I had to work on Saturday. But of course that is all everyone was talking about and the pictures....just amazing. She finally looks her age - young and vibrant! Congrats to auntie Tricia, she has her life back and looks beautiful!!
I would forsure check out her health blog...sounds interesting!
Thanks for honoring me on your blog Annie! And to everyone for the sweet comments. This weight loss journey has been an exciting ride...10 lbs to go, I can hardly believe it!
Tricia
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