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8A Daily News – Thursday, December 22, 2011 READER PHOTOS Photo submitted by John Minton "Kittens, bears and friends, oh yes!" Submitted by David Borders "Principal of Metteer Elementary, Barbra Gaskin, during the award assembly for Strides for Slides. Over 1,000 miles where walked dur- ing the event & over $11,700 was raised to upgrade the playground." Oh Snap! The Daily News wants your photos: Cute kids, Adorable pets, Inspirational sights, Any shot you think readers would enjoy You might just see it in the Daily News Submitted by Sherry Garvin "Merry Christmas!" I am 62 years old and suffer from arthritis. I wanted to lose weight and get more flexibility in my joints. Thanks to Mark, I have met all my goals and had fun doing it. Mark also showed me that I could eat up to 2000 "good" calories and still lose weight. I went from 174 lbs (size 14) to 145 lbs (size 7). These sweatpants fit me snuggly when I started. My doctors are also very impressed with my progress. By losing weight and making my joints and muscles around them stronger, I no longer need surgery to have both of my hips and knees replaced. I am also off of my blood pressure medication and my cholesterol is down from 215 to 154. I am very grateful to Mark. – Ann - Red Bluff, CA Before After For years, I spent money on diet products, starved myself, and was constantly up and down with my weight. I started going to Mark's spin class, which is fun and a great cardio workout. I was afraid of loose skin with cardio alone, so I hired Mark as my trainer to tighten my body. Mark put exercising and eating in a whole new perspective. Mark has taught me to make it a way of life. I was nervous at first about training, but Mark tailors the sessions to your individual goals and fitness level. I highly recommend Mark's fitness. I have gone from weighing 192 (size 16) to 141 lbs (size 7). Mark has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to keep the weight off and live a healthy, more energetic, more confident life. – Kim – Red Bluff, CA Before Mark's Fitness ACE Certified & Senior Certified Personal Trainer (530) 941-2832 Marks.fitness@yahoo.com After Send pictures to editor@redbluffdailynews.com or drop off at 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff. Include a caption.