Quick Note

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Hey Sparkpeople...

Just letting you know I'm going to be very busy the next 2 weeks. I'll still post BIG things and record workouts/diet... but I have some big things coming up and need to focus and EXCELL! So... I will see you on the other side.. Prayers accepted :-D

But don't worry. I am still working hard! I did taebo bootcamp today and it reminded me why I LOVED taebo so much! I am going to do a taebo challenge for the rest of October! :-D O
ll let you know how it goes when I get back Oct 24

  

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JUST-AMY 10/10/2009 2:07PM

Cool. Keep your positive attitude, and come by and refill your sparkin' heart if you get a bit discouraged. Mostly, I'll miss being able to come by here to do the same for mine! Good luck with your other goals... Amy Report Inappropriate Comment

MAINEROCKS 10/8/2009 10:02AM

you are always inspiring to me... you have such a busy schedule yet always keep squeezing in those workouts. that is AWESOME! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERRILOU47 10/7/2009 11:44PM

I will be praying for you..You are doing great !!!! Hugs and Prayers, Sherrilou Report Inappropriate Comment

DOROTHYM56 10/7/2009 7:24PM

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DREAMNSCHEME 10/7/2009 4:50PM

Can't wait to hear how you are doing! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

Say WHAAAAAT!? I ran HOW fast!? :-D

Sunday, October 04, 2009

Good Morning!


My BABY King Cesar! ( He has a real name.. but it's toooo long to write. LOL!

So I'm beginning to RESPECT the fact that I am a morning person!

Woke up at 5:20 a.m. (todday is Sunday) even though I didn't get a lot of sleep (though I usually try to get at least 7 hours). My goal today is to BE PRODUCTIVE. and so far so good!

I RAN 5 miles in 41 mins 44 seconds! WOW! I have been working on running faster and YAY! I remember the days I was working to get my 5 miles under one hour. God is Good! I actually did 5.5 miles this morning in less than an hour (49 mins to be exact!) I walked the last 1/2 mile to cool down and give my doggy a chance to sniff things ! :-D

Pictures of ME this a.m. after Run




I also have already eaten breakfast and started studying!

The plan for today is
Study from 8:30- 9:45 a.m.
Church 10-12?
Take Cesar out
Study 12:30 - Library close (or 8:00 p.m.)

Pack lunch and snacks

OH and I weighed in at 146 this a.m.

SUCCESS

  

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GONABFIT 10/5/2009 9:44AM

Thanks everyone!!! :-D Report Inappropriate Comment

REDWITCH78 10/5/2009 12:36AM

You deserve a pat on your back. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAKOTANMISTY 10/4/2009 11:47PM

You are doing awesome! Do you drink coffee to get going that early in the morning? Report Inappropriate Comment

KLOVELYJ 10/4/2009 10:17PM

Keep it up girl!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAINEROCKS 10/4/2009 9:08PM

way to go girl! that is speedy!! too fast for me! :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

KATVHALE 10/4/2009 3:13PM

You are working toward being one hot Momma!! Keep up the great work and you look fabulous!! Kat Report Inappropriate Comment

HUMMINGBIRDFLY 10/4/2009 1:02PM

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SPARKLE1908 10/4/2009 12:48PM

YES!!!! That is wonderful chica....keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

PEPPERLEAH 10/4/2009 11:40AM

Fantastic! You are doing so great! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEACHERTRISH 10/4/2009 9:22AM

great run today!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMSCHWIM 10/4/2009 8:47AM

congrats on your run! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRANBYRRE 10/4/2009 8:42AM

YOU LOOK GREAT!!! and wow, what an impressive run!! I'm still hoping to get my WALK up to 4.0 mph!! Report Inappropriate Comment

PRINCESSNURSE 10/4/2009 8:40AM

Awesome! Report Inappropriate Comment

ONEMORETHING 10/4/2009 8:39AM

Wow!! that's great a big pat on the back for you! I do not need to tell you to keep going cause you have already been up and going at it wow!! 5 miles at 41 minutes and 41 seconds now wish I could get into running like that? You are not a quitter and it seems like you got your day already planned and you are already getting it done so keep the good work up and looking good too! Report Inappropriate Comment

Each day is ONE step closer

Saturday, October 03, 2009

Hey Spark People!!

Just stopped by to say that each day WE are one step closer. Closer to our dreams or closer to the things we don't want. So MAKE EACH DAY COUNT. If you can't do a lot, do a little... but by all means, DO SOMETHING.

I am renewing my goals and motives daily, writing in my journal, and praying (this helps me have focus, guidance, purpose, etc). Do what works best for you!

How has your journey been so far? I'm always curious to know what others have learned on their journey. That way we can learn from each others mistakes and I don't have to make them all myself! LOL

I have learned:
to plan my meals ahead of time (though I'm still working on this)
to dance on the days I don't feel like working out, this usually leads to my wanting to do a REAL workout
to wear my heart rate monitor- as it makes me work harder and keeps me from quitting to soon
to WRITE IN MY JOURNAL OFTEN! This helps me destress and reminds me why I'm doing all this in the first place!
to recognize that the battle is truly in the mind. WE CAN DO ANYTHING we believe we can. and the more I think about it, the more I realize that the less we doubt our abilities the MORE we can accomplish.

~*~DOUBT LESS, TRUST MORE~*~ We are MORE than capable of doing what we need to do to get to our goals.

I have maintained in the 140's for a while now, so I am making a new plan to keep it moving in the downward direction! I will be 145.0 THIS WEEK, so after that my goal is to get to 140. Ultimate goal is to be in the 130's by the end of October!

I'm ONE STEP CLOSER to reaching my goals! ARE YOU!?
( I KNOW you are!)

  

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SEVENKITTY 10/3/2009 9:38PM

Nice blog! Thanks for the encouragement :) Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAMIDX3 10/3/2009 8:31PM

You are doing great. Planning is half the battle for me. Positive outlook is such a plus. Wishing you the best and you will be there by the end of October. Every ounce or pound gone for me is saying you are one day closer to that goal.. I am not there yet, but I am enjoying and taking full advantage of this wonderful journey. Comment edited on: 10/3/2009 8:33:15 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

Enthusiasm

Friday, September 18, 2009

This will be short.

But I just wanted to say, I am enthusiastic about life. I am a passionate person and I really enjoy the thrill I get when I'm doing something I love! I am thankful for every blessing I have, for every opportunity I have had to fight for, every person in my life who has come to teach me a lesson. Thank you Spark people for being there to encourage me when I've needed it!

I'm off to write in my journal and watch a movie! Enjoy your weekends!

I am destined for greatness!

  

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MAINEROCKS 9/25/2009 9:45PM

you certainly ARE enthusiastic and that is why i love your blog posts! Report Inappropriate Comment

CARAMEL79 9/21/2009 5:38PM

I love your inspiration! And YES, we are destined for greatness! Report Inappropriate Comment

REDWITCH78 9/20/2009 9:52PM

Stay inspired! Report Inappropriate Comment

MYSPARKLER 9/19/2009 11:26AM

Wow! Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm with us. It feels great! Report Inappropriate Comment

PEPPERLEAH 9/18/2009 9:35PM

I love that statement...I am destined for greatness! I am going to print that out and put it where I can see it often. Report Inappropriate Comment

Benign!!! Thank you Lord. And thanks for the prayers Spark people!!!

Thursday, September 03, 2009

So turns out that my murmur was benign!!!! YAY! Still shocking to find out that I have a murmur all of a sudden but no harm no foul! AND I can still workout how I want so I'm happy!

I'm still busy but I went for a quick run yesterday ~ 3 miles and it felt great! My asthma has been making it tough for me to workout outside on the humid days... but I'm a trooper :-) So I made it happen!

On a sidenote, I spoke with my bestfriend to day and she ALWAYS inspires me to be better... so on my " Preserving my sexy" mission... I have decided that I'm going to put more effort into being stylish now. I'm not going to wait til I reach my goal weight :-) Life is short and as long as I stay on plan I am CERTAIN I will reach my goal! (Speaking it into existence!)

So after I do a purge of my clothes this weekend, I will go shopping and buy some items that make me feel good! And continue to add to my collection as I get closer to my goal!!!

~*~DING ding DING ~*~ i'D LIKE TO MAKE A TOAST!
HERE'S TO FEELING AS BEAUTIFUL ON THE OUTSIDE AS WE ARE ON THE INSIDE!!!! CHEERS!

This may sound weird but I just want to be the BEST! The best me I can be. Seriously. I want to wake up feel energized, proud, confident, sexy, alert, intellingent, and ready for all that life can offer!

I want to go to my closet and pick the first thing I see (which happens to be a very CUTE stylish outfit that flatters my curvy shape) and slip it on without jumping, wiggling, or prying it on! And i'd like to do all this in less than 20 mins.


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I woke up at 6 to workout again today! :-D Now if I could just wake up and work out AND get to school ontime without rushing!

  

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MAINEROCKS 9/4/2009 1:35PM

So happy for the good news about your murmur. Your blogs never cease to inspire me :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

MOCACHOC 9/4/2009 11:56AM

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Another pound bites the dust. I am rejoicing with you in your progress. And Jumping for joy over your health prognosis. You are blessed beyond measure. So, I am with you in adorning the outside of your temple to match the inside. You deserve to be the Diva you are. God's Divine child. Have a wonderful long weekend. Peace and Love Report Inappropriate Comment

QUITA45 9/4/2009 10:34AM

I am excited for you and celebrate with you. I love sharing in another's joy. I wish you the best and God bless. Report Inappropriate Comment

NYCOLA44 9/4/2009 10:16AM

Awesome, you know I am all about "preserving the sexy" good luck, I know you can do it. The funny thing is the only time I am on time to work is when I workout in the morning. lol Report Inappropriate Comment

LILSHINE 9/4/2009 9:55AM

That's great praise God for a good report! And here's a cling back to your toast there's nothing wrong with bringing sexy back. The more you feel confident the more others around you will feel it too. You go gurl do you! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLE1908 9/4/2009 8:44AM

This wonderful news...further proof that God answers prayers!!! You are a great inspiration...keep up the good job!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FOXYLOSE30 9/4/2009 7:41AM

That is awesome and continue to be the best you can be. Report Inappropriate Comment

GONABFIT 9/3/2009 10:28PM

Thank you both! Keep up the Spark! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUEJENN 9/3/2009 9:42PM

What a wonderful day you have had. You sound like your just bubbling with joy. Report Inappropriate Comment

CONNEALS 9/3/2009 9:17PM

That is wonderful news! I'm very happy for you! Report Inappropriate Comment