Sometimes It Can Get Frustrating.. but you still have to stick to your own PATH..

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Wanted to share this hear with my Spark Family.... Be forewarned... I was ticked off last night.. I get so tired of hearing excuses.. so tired of being bashed on my FB pages from those that are just plain lazy... just plainly making up excuses because they want to be stuck forever.... that's their choice.. I choose to move forward each day... it's not always easy but I love the fact that I run those private FB challenges for people that need encouragement.. for people that need that one thing they have been searching for to WORK.. I am living proof.. my challengers are PROOF..... some dropping 5-10 pounds on our last 3 day program... and not the quick fix kind of way.... the RIGHT WAY !!!!!!

So last night I got " pushed " ... and well.. if you are on my Facebook page you know i just keep it real, it's the way I am... as you will read below.. if you are NOT on my Facebook page you can always send me a FB request to follow me there, which is where i spend most of my time motivating others and sharing my life !!!!!! Feel free to send me a friend request there as well ( FB page listed at the end of this blog ) just be sure to let me know who you are as I don't just add " anyone " so just a simple, Hey I'm a follower on spark will do !! Anyhow... here was my post from last night !


Just read a few messages that made me about fall over..

OK WAIT... you can go out to eat almost every day of the week, go to the movies, go out and do this and that... but you claim you don't have the time, don't have the money, don't have the guts to get it done ... to work on YOU for an hour each day... I've got nothing to say but one thing... YOU don't want it bad enough... Sorry, it's that simple.. and frankly... I've got nothing for that !

If you think it was easy trying to shed 175 pounds you are off your rocker ! It was HARD work... it was truly shedding TEARS and SWEAT everyday along the way... Not being able to move some days from the soreness... Not wanting to get up and workout.. Not wanting to continue... but I DID IT because why ?????

I WAS Worth it .. but more so MY FAMILY deserved at least that much from ME !

It was time to stop being an embarrassment.. it was time to STOP making excuses.. and yes that means I gave up much.... not eating OUT... Not doing all the " fun " stuff all the time.. but in the end... I got all that I had to give up, back 100 times more and now it's given back to me each day and given away to others....

The bottom line is I'm human... I never wanted to be living in that FAT obese 320 PLUS pound body I was living in.. but I didn't know the way out... I knew I was doomed... I was the one that the people laughed at.. the one who when people drove by and I was walking would yell " Hey FAT A** ".. I deserved more..My kids deserved more.. I knew that it would be tough but I DID IT... and I'm here to help anyone, I don't care who you are to motivate you that YOU have it too.....

What I'm not here for is to be bashed and given BS excuses too.. you see... I know them all.. WHY because I gave THEM ALL.. not only to myself but to those around me , That was until I decided to pull my head out of my a** and give it everything I had to change my life.... and I'm not going to tell you it was easy but I can tell you it was WORTH IT....

I'm not changing for YOU or anyone else... I'm doing this for ME ! I don't workout or eat clean or share my life here because I'm trying to impress you or anyone else..Because I honestly don't care if you read my updates or not...

Honestly I hope I inspire many by what I post and that they choose too, finally to make a change... but What I post here first and foremost I do for ME... because I want MY life to be the best it can be.....Sometimes I have to motivate myself... and in turn hope to motivate others along the way.... what you want for your life is something you need to ask yourself.... all I know is I'm like a freight train on high speed and I refuse to slow down .... you can either hop on my train or catch the next one... that again is up to you ..... I chose the track I am on and I'm not stopping...... The best is yet to come.. that I know and believe..... just watch.....

End rant.. www.facebook.com/fitfarmgirl

  

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ECAMERON8 8/1/2012 10:31PM

Don't let the haters get to you! People do that because of their own internal issues - it really has nothing to do with you. Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAITMEND 7/31/2012 8:04PM

boo to negative people! keep living your positively changed life :) Report Inappropriate Comment

IMELECTRIC 7/30/2012 7:49AM

The only way to get through to people is to be blunt. It is easy to say "they are lucky" then say "boy, they have busted their butt" I think that is a way for people to belittle you instead of saying "I don't have the get up and go." (another excuse for them) It come down to how bad you want it!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FARMERCHIC 7/29/2012 8:18PM

Thanks Victory !!!! Keeping it real my friend ! Thanks for your comment ;) SKIRNIR.. I know right ;) You can always join my FB with the link in the blog ;) It's so hard to keep both up :) Happy Sunday :) Report Inappropriate Comment

SKIRNIR 7/29/2012 7:19PM

Maybe motivating on spark is a better place to motivate than facebook, but maybe not. I am not on your facebook page to know. Report Inappropriate Comment

VICTORY2XS 7/29/2012 2:10PM

I absolutely loved your honest, straight-forward blog. What an inspiration you are! Thank you for the swift kick in the butt that I needed so much! Report Inappropriate Comment

I Love Being On This Journey Because Of Days Like This !!!

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Here was one of my posts today... after being touched so deeply this morning.. remember to always be kind because you never know who's live you will touch....

My blog entry was.....

Sometimes you are just getting organized, getting your day started, feeling like it can't get any better.. and then someone special in your life, out of the blue thanks you ...

I can't tell you how amazing it feels to know that I helped change their life ♥♥ ( And you know who you are girl )

It's why I do this. It's why I'm a Coach, It's why I'm a Mom, It's why I have a passion that never dies... It's why I don't give up on people, I care for them, through the ups and downs.. the good and the bad..... I'm real and I keep it real.... because what we do IS REAL.... so deep, lives are changed and friendships are bonded for life...

♥♥

And her reply below

♥ ♥ I needed you to know just how BIG of an impact you've left on my life. I mean to go from obese, depressed, only 2 outfits left in my closet that fit and feeling hopeless...not to mention that one month I was up-ending furniture, trying to scrape together enough change to buy Gracie some milk and I came up short......I look back and cant believe that was my life. THANK YOU for helping me turn it around. One day, when shes big enough to understand, my daughter will thank you too. ♥ ♥

  

Timing Is Everything... Time for the Next Chapter on the Journey !

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Good afternoon... what a GREAT DAY !!!!!

And with that comes the next chapter of my journey.....

While I've been successful at losing a large amount of weight I have to say the hardest part for me and others is the nutrition part which is the most important part.....

It hasn't been a food Fest where I eat the wrong foods but more that I don't eat enough....this past year has been an eye opener for me....

I realized my body was not happy with overtraining and I had lost site of my love for one program which always led me to great results.....

Now over these past 5-6 months I have that passion back working out with the Les Mills workouts which I love, been changing my eating habits to lean towards a vegan lifestyle ......

Timing is EVERYTHING.....I've tossed the idea of getting certified in nutrition but never took the leap.....

Well yesterday my friend Kim posted about a nutrition course and I just happened to see it....so I took the leap.....

Her, I and one of her friends are taking the nutrition course and will become certified Fitness Nutrition Specialists and I'm so flipping excited. This will not only enable me to dial in my nutrition but to help those that I coach dial in theirs ;)

Remember to always follow your dreams.......and keep reaching for the stars........

  

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FARMERCHIC 7/25/2012 5:47PM

Thanks everyone ;) Super exciting stuff ;) Report Inappropriate Comment

STAR327 7/25/2012 3:23PM

Good luck with your class! Report Inappropriate Comment

IRISHMOM171 6/19/2012 5:26PM

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THEFABMZFIT 6/17/2012 9:23AM

Good for You! I wish you much success on your new journey! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 6/16/2012 8:20PM

Sometimes it really does take the time being right - if we aren't ready, the opportunity won't work for us. Report Inappropriate Comment

BRASKIN 6/16/2012 7:30PM

congratulations on making the leap! Report Inappropriate Comment

An Amazing Day So Far ~ And Sitting Here Reflecting On Life ~

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Wow, what an amazing day so far !!!!

There has been so many amazing things happening in our lives right now.. a few bumps in the road too but being healthy and happy along with a positive attitude is so KEY !!!!

Things that used to just eat at me I can now handle and brush off and move on !!!!!

I'm sort in Awe right now.. Tomorrow my son will have his 8th grade dance and next week graduate and then it's on to HIGH School.... My daughter of course has already graduated, gotten married and is now ready to be a MOM.. But I have to say knowing my youngest is going to go to High School ! EEEK !

Where does the time go ???? Just seems like yesterday he came into the world !!!!!

But life keeps moving on with us... that is why it's so important to take the time for YOU .. I know it's hard as the Mom and or wife that we feel we need to take care of everyone else.. I did that for a VERY VERY long time.... and what happened was that I was so busy taking care of everyone else I let myself go and got up to over 300 pounds....

I remember trying everything and just thinking PLEASE let me just find the answer.. and trust me I tried it ALL.....

Then I found it... went on to lose over 175 pounds and there isn't a day that I don't stick with my plan, sure I cheat here and there, you've got to keep it real but you also have to keep consistent with what you are doing !!!!

If you would have told me when I was over 300 pounds that I would be coaching people about fitness for FREE I would have looked at you like you had 3 heads ! But I can tell you there is nothing that gives me more pleasure of seeing my challengers posting pictures of their success every 30 days.. its just awesome....

The bottom line is, it takes Work.. it takes sweat ... it's not easy but it's so worth it.. and as you keep doing the things day in and day out you see the progress.. and it pushes you for more.. that is the most amazing part of the journey... is reaching down and finding your inner strength !!!!

They are successful because I open my hearts and my life to them... the good and the bumps in the road... but I also share more than that.. a plan ... a goal to attain... I keep them motivated by posting new recipes on my private challenge Facebook page.. I take pictures of my food prep and give them instructions and ideas on how to create their own success !!!!!

Are you ready ?? Are you ready to take the leap into a whole new life !!!! Always feel free to shoot me a message at fitfarm@att.net for more info on my groups !!!!

Eat Clean.. train Mean ... and remember you get what you give.. so give Good

  

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KEIPONY 6/6/2012 5:51PM

thanks for the inspiration, perfect timing Report Inappropriate Comment

Wooohoooo my challenger ROCKED it this round...

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

way to go !!!! Here is her stats !!

Here it is...90 day update .Age: 46 Started weight: 145 now 136, waist 36 1/2 now 32, hips 41 1/2 to 36, thighs 24 now 21 1/2. Down to size 6/8. The biggest thing I've learned is consistency. You HAVE to do SOMETHING everyday

Want to join one of my Challenge groups.. just drop me a line at fitfarm@att.net

We are getting it DONE

  

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ANNALISSAS 6/1/2012 6:43PM

Cool! I want to know more about your Challenge Groups. Do you have info on SP? Report Inappropriate Comment

FARMERCHIC 5/31/2012 5:28PM

Bruce.. you got it ! It's STUFF !!!!! Comment edited on: 5/31/2012 5:28:37 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

BEACHTUDE 5/30/2012 8:49PM

Sounds like great things are going on!!! Awesome inspiring stuff!!! Report Inappropriate Comment