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~START BY DOING WHAT'S NECESSARY, THEN DO WHAT'S POSSIBLE AND SUDDENLY YOU ARE DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE~
~St. Francis of Assisi~
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It was at the end of December, 2007 that it finally hit me......"I'm killing myself." What am I doing? I have got to do something about the way that I've been living my life. All my life consisted of was wallowing in self pity and wondering 'why is this happening to me and I can't seem to pull myself ...
~St. Francis of Assisi~
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It was at the end of December, 2007 that it finally hit me......"I'm killing myself." What am I doing? I have got to do something about the way that I've been living my life. All my life consisted of was wallowing in self pity and wondering 'why is this happening to me and I can't seem to pull myself out of this hell hole'. I just continued to eat all the wrong foods, and to do all of the wrong things. One day I was riding on the passenger side of the car and I dropped something on the floor and felt winded just reaching down to pick it up. Inside I cried, "WHY AM I DOING THIS TO MYSELF?" WHY CAN'T I PULL OUT OF
THIS? WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR ME BEFORE I WAKE UP?" I had everything that I needed to get going, yet it seemed that I was more comfortable just sitting still. Then I remember one day just sitting on my bed crying and I looked up and asked God to help me. I know that I was not given this body to abuse. So, the last week of December I just started to walk at the school that I worked. It was difficult at first, and I'd get winded after 10 minutes, but I persevered. In a month's time I was walking 30 minutes, and doing Tae Bo 3 or 4 days a week. I found that the more I worked out, the more I wanted to. I did not see instant results. As a matter of fact, I even gained a couple pounds before I actually lost anything. But I was determined this time. I was not going to be denied the thrill of being the person that I know was living inside. So I pressed forward. I became more active here on Sparkpeople and began to try to encourage others, while also helping myself in the process. That was 6 months ago and so much has changed. With all the support that I receive from this website and all the wonderful friends that I have made along the way, I have lost 30 pounds. I have never felt so good about myself, and determined to go all the way this time. With every day that God allows me life, I have a renewed commitment in myself. Through all the struggles that I've overcome (and is still overcoming) I have come to realize that you should always believe in yourself.
"NEVER, EVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF"
"ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF"
"GET THE EYE OF THE TIGER"
"IF YOU NEVER START, YOU CAN NEVER FINISH"
"BE CONSISTENT"
"BE PATIENT"
"DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP IF YOU MESS UP"
"VISUALIZE YOUR GOALS AND GO GET EM"
"OFFER YOUR STRUGGLES AS A BLUEPRINT TO HELP SOMEONE ELSE"
"NEVER BE AFRAID TO LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT"
The next six months are going to be exciting. I have no doubt that if I continue on the path that I've set before, that I will be successful.
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OCTOBER 24, 2009
My goal is to lose just 10% of my total weight and then set another goal for 10%. I started at 255 (yes..that much). This was all the excess weight I'd put on starting in May of this year. I'm currently 237 and I will weigh myself on each Sunday morning. I will post the result weekly. My blogs will give more detail of my measurements and I may inclu (de video blogs as well. I'm really excited about this new challenge. My new mini weight goal is 229.50. After I reach that goal I will post the next 10% goal. Wish me luck!!
Oct 25..........233.4 (3.6 pounds lost)
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Member Since: 10/30/2006
SparkPoints: 33177
SparkAmerica Minutes: 20229
My Goals:
I have set new goals for the next 6 months. I plan to continue on my healthy path by adhering to a strict diet and exercise program. I don't plan on giving in one inch. My overall goal through the end of the year is to lose 50 pounds by December 31, 2009.
UPDATE: **October 19, 2009
I recently started the Couch to 5K running program and it's my goal to finish this first before moving on to anything else. Somewhere towards the end I will be looking for local 5k's to enter. I know right now that's going to be so exciting. But, one day at a time.
My Program:
Right now since I'm starting the Couch to 5K I do that program 3 days a week, and mix in 2 days of Aerobics. I do upper and lower body strength training twice a week. I don't follow a particular diet program but just try to watch what I eat and control my portion sizes. I drink lots of water (at least 7 bottles a day...that's over 14 8 oz cups). I try to limit my salt and sugar intake.
Personal Information:
My name is Lora and I recently started caring for my mother who suffers from Alzheimers. So I know that it's going to be a real challenge fitting in my fitness and doing the things to take care of myself while caring for her. But I know that I can do all things through Jesus Christ that gives me strength. And I know that I have great, caring friends here to keep me motivated. I enjoy meeting people and helping to inspire them in whatever way that I can. Please feel free to send me Spark mail at any time. God bless!!
Other Information:
I love to read and my favorite book is the Bible. I also love to read biographies of the great men and women like Mother Theresa, Smith Wigglesworth, E. M. Bounds, Joyce Meyer, and Dr. Charles Stanley. I also love reading anything dealing with health and fitness. My other hobby is writing.
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