I kinda wondered how things would go as I got closer to the big goal, and as I thought it would...the scale has slowed down a lot for me. With all the exercising I am doing now, I think I have stabalized my weight...until this past week when it began to move again! I was so excited to see the new number that I got on and off the scale a few times just to be sure.. I have lost another 5 pounds! I am now officially at 110 pounds down and 15 pounds from my next goal..It should be my final goal, but I say next goal because I have come to realize that losing my weight is really on part of the goals I have set for myself. I want to maintain and keep it off..That is why I feel without a doubt I have done the right program this time. Not only am I learning about weights, food portions, controlling urges, and more than ever about how my body works with regard to food..there is so much more to learn yet. If I think of this as a diet with a beginning and an end, I only fool myself. There is no end..This is a lifetime of little goals along the way and each success is victory for me and an confirmation to move forward. I hope that all of you realize that this is definately something each of you can do.I can't stress to you enough how important it is to always keep a positive outlook even when the day didn't go so great. Just find something positive in your day...Like, so you slipped up and failed..don't dwell on that..The positive would be that you didn't gain weight that day and you caught yourself and got back on plan...
It's all baby steps for us all..and even at 110 down, I am still on the journey to better my overall health..not just for today (even though I take this one day at time), but for every day of my life. Wishing you all much success and you journey too..Please feel free to email any time..I would love to chat and shar what has worked for me..pattie@GetSlim4Good.com.. I really enjoy helping others get on the path to better health..PEACE!
HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
Well, here it is...January 2011 and I am already halfway thru the month. I am still well and holding my weight at 105 pounds lost..I have decided that I want to lose another 20-25 pounds so I am off and running again to get the scale moving and the job done with a goal set to complete the task by my birthday..March 16th,2011.
I'll be checking in from week to week to update you on the progress that I am making..I want to be in tip top shape for the summer. For those of you who may not remember, since I started the program I became a Take Shape For Life Health coach and I am now coaching others to get to their healthy weight goals and healthy lifestyles which is keeping me quite busy these days...but I absolutely love it... If I can be of help to any of you, please feel free to contact me at
pattie@getslim4good.com or visit my info page at http://www.GetSlim4Good.com
My order sight has changed to http://wwwGetSlim4Good.tsfl.com
See ya soon!
Pattie :)
I'll be checking in from week to week to update you on the progress that I am making..I want to be in tip top shape for the summer. For those of you who may not remember, since I started the program I became a Take Shape For Life Health coach and I am now coaching others to get to their healthy weight goals and healthy lifestyles which is keeping me quite busy these days...but I absolutely love it... If I can be of help to any of you, please feel free to contact me at
pattie@getslim4good.com or visit my info page at http://www.GetSlim4Good.com
My order sight has changed to http://wwwGetSlim4Good.tsfl.com
See ya soon!
Pattie :)
WHAT A WAY TO END A YEAR....
Wow...So much has happened since the last time I posted here..Things have been pretty incredible and life is ever changing for me. I finish that 21 day Bootcamp in September..I improved my bridge run time and found a love for running in the process. The Boot Camp stretched me at times, but it was all good and I learned so much about myself and how much farther I go.
In fact there have been several exciting things happen..The most exciting is that I started this journey in January 2010 and I finished the year 105 pounds lighter and a whole lot happier. I took myself to levels I never imagined. Just to bring you up to speed. After my first Boot Camp, I was addicted..so I did another one! Just as fun and just as challenging. Still doing karate. I am now an Orange Belt and continuing to learn and grow there as well. I did a Kata competition and I participated in a Sparing event where I got to train with the Blackbelts and learn about sparing. What fun!
The holidays were a little bit of a challenge, but I survived. I got to go see my family. Enjoyed the healthier feel to the holidays. To celebrate that, I registered with my family and several family members to run what was my first 5K run on Thanksgiving day in Nashville at the Habitrot Run! What a way to start the holidays. I did really well and finished my 1st 5K in 39:16 min. Not crazy good, but not bad either for a beginner. The important thing is I finished the race. Thanksgiving and Christmas was no longer revolving around food. It was about new beginnings and health. The best holidays ever!
Ohhh...Did I mention that I did 2 more 5K's before Christmas! Yes..The next race was the Reindeer Run in Nassau Bay, Texas where I ran the race in 38:39. The next one was the Dickinson Gator Crawl where I finished in 37:00. Do you the pattern of improvement? I was so excited. There hasn't been many races once the weather got cold, but I fully intend to pick this up again in the spring. In fact, my first scheduled race is the Warrior Dash on March 19th in Conroe, Texas where I will run a 3.3 mile race/11 station obstacle course. This will be a challenge. If I complete it ok, or should I say when I complete it...I will sign up for the big obstacle 6 mile event in May called the Original Mud Run. Yes, did I mention it is all done in the mud! I am so looking forward to this event and being a muddy (and healthy) mess. LOL.
Well, as I look back on 2010... I think what a whirlwind year this was. A year ago things were so different. I was so very unhappy with myself and my health wasn't the best. Out of the gate January 2010, I started an amazing journey to better my health. The year started out with me standing at the bottom looking at the mountain I needed to climb to get to where I wanted...it was huge! I was scared of failing yet again, and I was ashamed of what I had allowed myself to become with regards to my weight and appearance. But because I was determined to succeed and had both my mind and my heart in the right place, day by day, step by step, pound by pound, I worked on the mountains in my life.
I lost 105 pounds as the year came to a close. I ran my first of many 5K runs, I completed 2 Boot Camps, I started Karate! (I know Master G-quite the shocker LOL) Blackbelt 2014 here I come! I do want to lose a little more and will know when I get there but somewhere around 20 pounds. January 1st I closed the book on 2010, reset the clock and start the New Year fresh to finish this and see what new is in store for my life.
This journey to better health has been amazing to say the least. I have met some of the most wonderful people this year that each have offered me encouragement and support. They have carried me at times and always been my side. I have been richly blessed to find your friendships and I know they will be lasting ones. To you I say a heartfelt THANK YOU
You know behind every successful person, there is that one certain someone that paves the path for us and leads the way. In my life, it is my husband. When I started this, I remember saying...what if I spend the money and I fail again. He said to me, "what if you do it and it works." if it wasn't for that, I would have talked myself out of it. But I did start and now look! My husband and my kids enlisted to help me and they have said no more times than I can count. My kids are the fridge police! I think I would have easily cheated without them to remind me that I could do this. Weakness in our mind can be really controlling. To my hubby and kids, YOU are my world, my light, my everything... Thank you for loving me enough for all of us when I didn't love myself that much. God and the 3 of you are what got me to this point. Now we are the family that works out together, does karate together, runs together....etc... THANK YOU SO MUCH! The Lord blessed me with a strong and determined individual to lead our family. You are such an awesome example for our kids and for others to see. I Love you!
To my Brother...you have been the rock of our family since Mom died when we were very young. It was a hard road for us growing up without her and Dad did his best. A huge load for a young man to carry was watching after this sister.. I was quite a handful. You were an awesome example and I held you on a pedestal. You always watched out for me. And then you became the rock of your own family only to live the loss of a wife with young children to raise like we were. I'm so sorry... but you have done an amazing job and you have a beautiful family. Life is never perfect. Families aren't perfect. Miles and busy lives have separated us. I'm so glad we spent time together this year and I look forward to more time together. You have raised an awesome bunch of kids..I love you all.
There are so many incredible people to thank for this amazing year...many of you have touched my life beyond measure. You know who you are and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for all you have done and are doing to help me reach my potential. I'm running this race to win! I guess when we open our hearts, things appear to us much differently and the transformation is allowed to take place. This has been my year of transformation. Those who are very close to our family can tell you that I am not the same person this year. That's a good thing people! Lol ...I love the new me, but I'm not done yet. There is still work to be done.
To those of you walking a similar path to better health, I tell you this... If it looks like a mountain...it is. But when you take it one day at a time and keep chugging along, the next thing you know you are at the top! Don't quit, don't stop, and don't give up. If you don't have a support system, find one...make it happen for yourself. Avoid those that are negative in your life, and surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Don't let any of the "stuff that comes up" keep you from obtaining what you really want for yourself. Keep pushing forward and find your rocks to lean on....You will find them at your work, on Facebook, in your home, friends, family...etc... And most importantly in God and in your church. If you don't have a church, find one or ask me. You can do anything you set your mind to. This was my year of transformation. Next year is about finishing the job and paying it forward to help others. It can be your year too.
God is doing an amazing work in my life and I am humbled and bless by his love for me and for others who seek Him. He loves us all so much. I couldn't do my life right without him and I encourage each of you who don't have a relationship with God to make 2011 a year of seeking Him and his plan for your life. Once we align ourselves with God, there is nothing we can't accomplish!
God Bless each of you. Thanks for this incredible year..it ranks right up their with finding the love of my life ( yes, that's you Bob!) and being blessed with our 2 sons. God is good everyday...I just had to get my eyes off me and focused on him.
I am so happy that for a change I can have a different New Years resolution this year instead of weight loss...you have no idea how exciting that is! Happy New Year everyone....for me, this year is my
HAPPY NEW LIFE celebration.....I'm on top of the mountain and the view is spectacular!
......Now go chase after those dreams, and make them a reality!
To accomplish great things, we need to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."
~Logan Pearsall Smith
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."
~Zig Ziglar
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.". ~Joshua 1:9
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." 1 Corinthians 9:24
In fact there have been several exciting things happen..The most exciting is that I started this journey in January 2010 and I finished the year 105 pounds lighter and a whole lot happier. I took myself to levels I never imagined. Just to bring you up to speed. After my first Boot Camp, I was addicted..so I did another one! Just as fun and just as challenging. Still doing karate. I am now an Orange Belt and continuing to learn and grow there as well. I did a Kata competition and I participated in a Sparing event where I got to train with the Blackbelts and learn about sparing. What fun!
The holidays were a little bit of a challenge, but I survived. I got to go see my family. Enjoyed the healthier feel to the holidays. To celebrate that, I registered with my family and several family members to run what was my first 5K run on Thanksgiving day in Nashville at the Habitrot Run! What a way to start the holidays. I did really well and finished my 1st 5K in 39:16 min. Not crazy good, but not bad either for a beginner. The important thing is I finished the race. Thanksgiving and Christmas was no longer revolving around food. It was about new beginnings and health. The best holidays ever!
Ohhh...Did I mention that I did 2 more 5K's before Christmas! Yes..The next race was the Reindeer Run in Nassau Bay, Texas where I ran the race in 38:39. The next one was the Dickinson Gator Crawl where I finished in 37:00. Do you the pattern of improvement? I was so excited. There hasn't been many races once the weather got cold, but I fully intend to pick this up again in the spring. In fact, my first scheduled race is the Warrior Dash on March 19th in Conroe, Texas where I will run a 3.3 mile race/11 station obstacle course. This will be a challenge. If I complete it ok, or should I say when I complete it...I will sign up for the big obstacle 6 mile event in May called the Original Mud Run. Yes, did I mention it is all done in the mud! I am so looking forward to this event and being a muddy (and healthy) mess. LOL.
Well, as I look back on 2010... I think what a whirlwind year this was. A year ago things were so different. I was so very unhappy with myself and my health wasn't the best. Out of the gate January 2010, I started an amazing journey to better my health. The year started out with me standing at the bottom looking at the mountain I needed to climb to get to where I wanted...it was huge! I was scared of failing yet again, and I was ashamed of what I had allowed myself to become with regards to my weight and appearance. But because I was determined to succeed and had both my mind and my heart in the right place, day by day, step by step, pound by pound, I worked on the mountains in my life.
I lost 105 pounds as the year came to a close. I ran my first of many 5K runs, I completed 2 Boot Camps, I started Karate! (I know Master G-quite the shocker LOL) Blackbelt 2014 here I come! I do want to lose a little more and will know when I get there but somewhere around 20 pounds. January 1st I closed the book on 2010, reset the clock and start the New Year fresh to finish this and see what new is in store for my life.
This journey to better health has been amazing to say the least. I have met some of the most wonderful people this year that each have offered me encouragement and support. They have carried me at times and always been my side. I have been richly blessed to find your friendships and I know they will be lasting ones. To you I say a heartfelt THANK YOU
You know behind every successful person, there is that one certain someone that paves the path for us and leads the way. In my life, it is my husband. When I started this, I remember saying...what if I spend the money and I fail again. He said to me, "what if you do it and it works." if it wasn't for that, I would have talked myself out of it. But I did start and now look! My husband and my kids enlisted to help me and they have said no more times than I can count. My kids are the fridge police! I think I would have easily cheated without them to remind me that I could do this. Weakness in our mind can be really controlling. To my hubby and kids, YOU are my world, my light, my everything... Thank you for loving me enough for all of us when I didn't love myself that much. God and the 3 of you are what got me to this point. Now we are the family that works out together, does karate together, runs together....etc... THANK YOU SO MUCH! The Lord blessed me with a strong and determined individual to lead our family. You are such an awesome example for our kids and for others to see. I Love you!
To my Brother...you have been the rock of our family since Mom died when we were very young. It was a hard road for us growing up without her and Dad did his best. A huge load for a young man to carry was watching after this sister.. I was quite a handful. You were an awesome example and I held you on a pedestal. You always watched out for me. And then you became the rock of your own family only to live the loss of a wife with young children to raise like we were. I'm so sorry... but you have done an amazing job and you have a beautiful family. Life is never perfect. Families aren't perfect. Miles and busy lives have separated us. I'm so glad we spent time together this year and I look forward to more time together. You have raised an awesome bunch of kids..I love you all.
There are so many incredible people to thank for this amazing year...many of you have touched my life beyond measure. You know who you are and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for all you have done and are doing to help me reach my potential. I'm running this race to win! I guess when we open our hearts, things appear to us much differently and the transformation is allowed to take place. This has been my year of transformation. Those who are very close to our family can tell you that I am not the same person this year. That's a good thing people! Lol ...I love the new me, but I'm not done yet. There is still work to be done.
To those of you walking a similar path to better health, I tell you this... If it looks like a mountain...it is. But when you take it one day at a time and keep chugging along, the next thing you know you are at the top! Don't quit, don't stop, and don't give up. If you don't have a support system, find one...make it happen for yourself. Avoid those that are negative in your life, and surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Don't let any of the "stuff that comes up" keep you from obtaining what you really want for yourself. Keep pushing forward and find your rocks to lean on....You will find them at your work, on Facebook, in your home, friends, family...etc... And most importantly in God and in your church. If you don't have a church, find one or ask me. You can do anything you set your mind to. This was my year of transformation. Next year is about finishing the job and paying it forward to help others. It can be your year too.
God is doing an amazing work in my life and I am humbled and bless by his love for me and for others who seek Him. He loves us all so much. I couldn't do my life right without him and I encourage each of you who don't have a relationship with God to make 2011 a year of seeking Him and his plan for your life. Once we align ourselves with God, there is nothing we can't accomplish!
God Bless each of you. Thanks for this incredible year..it ranks right up their with finding the love of my life ( yes, that's you Bob!) and being blessed with our 2 sons. God is good everyday...I just had to get my eyes off me and focused on him.
I am so happy that for a change I can have a different New Years resolution this year instead of weight loss...you have no idea how exciting that is! Happy New Year everyone....for me, this year is my
HAPPY NEW LIFE celebration.....I'm on top of the mountain and the view is spectacular!
......Now go chase after those dreams, and make them a reality!
To accomplish great things, we need to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."
~Logan Pearsall Smith
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."
~Zig Ziglar
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.". ~Joshua 1:9
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." 1 Corinthians 9:24
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