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
FACING GIANTS
Wow..this 21-day Boot Camp has been an incredible experience so far. I am getting to learn different techniques that I have never even heard of before. This post will be about days 5-7.
BOOT CAMP DAY 4 Thursday
My muscles are sore today. The exercises are a bit more intense and I am sure there is more to come as we are expected to reach a little further and dig a little deeper. This evening started out with some bible study, videos, and just reviewing things..We went over some of the core scriptures. When I looked at the clock, an hour had past. Was I gonna get a break tonight and be able to rest my muscles? No...We still had a work out and what happened was we went over about 30 minutes. It was Tabata! Boy that is a killer workout. We still put in our time! Master G. announced the upcoming weekend workout options..
Friday night....Bridge Run to establish personal record #2
Saturday...Kickboxing Class and Make-up Class (for those that take Karate)
Sunday...Exercise at home..Bible Study..or rest..This is the Lord's Day
BOOT CAMP DAY 7 Saturday
Bridge run went well...not everyone showed up, but for those that wanted to run it was nice. My hubby even came along. The boys were with friends. I improved my run time again which means I moving forward..I am really beginning to fall in love with the process. We did a little bit of excercise after the run..some sprints and stretching, etc...I was even given the opportunity to speak with some of the Boot Campers about my weight loss and tell some of my story. If it helps even one other person to take that next step in inproving their better overall health, that would be awesome.
BOOT CAMP DAY 4 Thursday
My muscles are sore today. The exercises are a bit more intense and I am sure there is more to come as we are expected to reach a little further and dig a little deeper. This evening started out with some bible study, videos, and just reviewing things..We went over some of the core scriptures. When I looked at the clock, an hour had past. Was I gonna get a break tonight and be able to rest my muscles? No...We still had a work out and what happened was we went over about 30 minutes. It was Tabata! Boy that is a killer workout. We still put in our time! Master G. announced the upcoming weekend workout options..
Friday night....Bridge Run to establish personal record #2
Saturday...Kickboxing Class and Make-up Class (for those that take Karate)
Sunday...Exercise at home..Bible Study..or rest..This is the Lord's Day
BOOT CAMP DAY 7 Saturday
Bridge run went well...not everyone showed up, but for those that wanted to run it was nice. My hubby even came along. The boys were with friends. I improved my run time again which means I moving forward..I am really beginning to fall in love with the process. We did a little bit of excercise after the run..some sprints and stretching, etc...I was even given the opportunity to speak with some of the Boot Campers about my weight loss and tell some of my story. If it helps even one other person to take that next step in inproving their better overall health, that would be awesome.
LOVING THE PROCESS!
In this Blog posting I will tell you about Day 2-4 of Boot Camp...which is going well so far. But first I want to update you on my weight loss...I am at 88 pounds down as of today...Whoohoo..The scale is moving slow at this point, but I have picked up my exercise and we are working thru adjust my eating to offset the intensity. My clothes are much loser regardless...so I know I am losing inches which is ok too..Other than that, not much to tell. I think I know why they don't want us over-exercising..Because it actually builds your level of hunger. You crave more food. I am fighting it and doing ok...I still have my eye on my goal...
BOOT CAMP DAY 2
Well Day 2 of Boot Camp is now officially behind me.....I made it to my karate class before going to Boot Camp..I was hoping that it would not be too hard on me, but I did better than I thought I would..We pretty much just set our Crossfit PR Numbers for the class. We will compare those numbers as we move along in the process to guage our improvement as we go along.. Just getting oriented into the process. Master Garza talked about how some people take off from the starting line at a race going all out, and many of those people are not the first to finish the race, with some not finishing at all. He spoke of our lives are not measured by how fast we sprint away from the finish line....its that we run the full race and complete it.
1Corinthians 9:24-27 says:
"In a race, everyone runs but only one person gets first prize, so run your race to win. To win the contest you must deny yourself of many things that keeps you from doing your best. An athlete goes to all this trouble just to win a blue ribbon or a silver cup, but we do it for the heavenly reward that never disappears. So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I fight to win. I'm not just shadow-boxing or playing around. Like an athlete, I punish my body, treating it roughly, training it to do what it should, and not what I want it to do. Otherwise, I fear that after enlisting others to run the race, I myself might be declared unfit and ordered to stand aside."
To me, what I get out of that is that each of us have our own race to win in life but it isn't just about the trophies and "things"..our race is for far greater a purpose..It is to fulfill all that God has for us..and that in order to truly succeed and hear the words "good and faithful servant", we must put God first and then everything else will follow.
Master Garza is amazing man of God. It is such an honor to be training under him for this Boot Camp..He is wealth of information and knowledge both in his Martial Arts training and in his spiritual training. He brings God to the front of his studio and he blessed because of that..transforming many lives and creating lifelong friendships along the way.
Back to the training...We did do a little mit work with our gloves too..the PR stuff took much our time. Day 3 will take it up a notch..
BOOT CAMP DAY 3
Take it up a notch is right! Day 3 of Boot Camp brings a little bit of stiffness in my body, but nothing I can't handle. I can sure feel the areas that had not been getting worked prior to this. Tonight Master Garza taught us about the difference between a Sprinter (HIIT) and a Runner (LIT), and how the two train and what the difference are.
HIIT=High Intesity Interval Training
LIT=Low Intensity Training
We got alot of information on this, but the short version is this (or at least what I grasped):
There are visual differences between the two.. The Sprinter has larger muscles, The LD Runner is smaller in build. The Sprint has a lower Body Fat%, etc.. HIIT traumitizes your body, allowing you quicker results and the effects last beyond the actual workout. With LIT, you burn alot of calories during the training, but they stop when you are done and everything is more gradual. You are not traumitzing the body. That being said...the HIIT is the better and more effective of the two.
Well, we found that out first hand because we got put to the test at Boot Camp. We did alot of Plyometrics for Day 3, along with running Sprints in between that..It was quite intense and he ran us teams of 5..so we had to stay with our team and encourage one another. Fast Sprint, jog, repeat.
BOOT CAMP DAY 4
I think I am realizing that the intensity to this Boot Camp is just getting started. Day 4 was crazy intense..especially for someone like me who is just starting out in all this. My exercise for the day started out with Karate class..I had a different instructor and he was pretty intense. I left class, changed my clothes and then went right into Boot Camp. It started out with some Bible study which I think is awesome..Master Garza has a way of explaining things in terms that really make sense and shows us how it applies to our everyday life. Plus by starting out the evening with the word, it sets the tone for the entire evening.
We began the evening with jumping rope and learning jumping techniques. Next was the Kettle Bell work out...Now for those of you who are not familiar, it is a semi-round weight with a handle and a flat bottom..remind me of swinging an anchor. Anyway, you hold this and do certain movements. It doesn't look like much, but it killer. A great exercise tool for sure. We did that for a little bit, and then went back to jumping rope. The last time I jumped rope, I was a litle girl..so my coordination was a little off. I almost forgot how to do it! The next item up was the Medicine Ball..thank God mine was a 6 pound weight because at that point it felt like 100 pounds..Of course there is special techniques he is teaching us all along the way with each item. At one point we had to do pushups with the ball in one hand, and then both hands on the ball....Near impossible for me at this point. I hope to get there before the Boot Camp ends..Lastly, we went on the mats and did something called Tabata. It appears to be a series if fast based sets (8) that you do as fast as you can..with a very short rest in between each..We used the medicine ball and did situps..I was workin those abs, but each set got harder and harder. After that we put on kickboxing gloves and hit combinations on the bags. We finished the evening nice and sweaty.
Master Garza tells us that we had not seen the hardest of this yet...Now, THAT make me nervous. I am struggling now...but I will keep the smile, and keep giving my all. I'll be back to update you soon...So far so good. 16 days remain after today. Keep me in your prayers. I still can't beleive I am doing this, but I must say I am enjoying it all. The friends I am making, the lessons I am learning, the teamwork, and stretching myself..It's all part of the growth I came to get..mentally, physically, and spiritually..I don't think we ever stop growing, but I can tell you that I have surprised myself this year...I have not been one to complete things I start, so this will be huge for me both with the Boot Camp and in my weight loss. I can see the finish line and I staying focused. I hope that each of you are having the same kind of successes...Just remember, you are your own unique creation..and you have your own race to run in life. Do your best, keep your focus....and don't stop till you get there... If you need an awesome program for weight loss and learning healthy habits for life...go to google http://www.GetSlim4Good.com
Talk to you soon!
Pattie
BOOT CAMP DAY 2
Well Day 2 of Boot Camp is now officially behind me.....I made it to my karate class before going to Boot Camp..I was hoping that it would not be too hard on me, but I did better than I thought I would..We pretty much just set our Crossfit PR Numbers for the class. We will compare those numbers as we move along in the process to guage our improvement as we go along.. Just getting oriented into the process. Master Garza talked about how some people take off from the starting line at a race going all out, and many of those people are not the first to finish the race, with some not finishing at all. He spoke of our lives are not measured by how fast we sprint away from the finish line....its that we run the full race and complete it.
1Corinthians 9:24-27 says:
"In a race, everyone runs but only one person gets first prize, so run your race to win. To win the contest you must deny yourself of many things that keeps you from doing your best. An athlete goes to all this trouble just to win a blue ribbon or a silver cup, but we do it for the heavenly reward that never disappears. So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I fight to win. I'm not just shadow-boxing or playing around. Like an athlete, I punish my body, treating it roughly, training it to do what it should, and not what I want it to do. Otherwise, I fear that after enlisting others to run the race, I myself might be declared unfit and ordered to stand aside."
To me, what I get out of that is that each of us have our own race to win in life but it isn't just about the trophies and "things"..our race is for far greater a purpose..It is to fulfill all that God has for us..and that in order to truly succeed and hear the words "good and faithful servant", we must put God first and then everything else will follow.
Master Garza is amazing man of God. It is such an honor to be training under him for this Boot Camp..He is wealth of information and knowledge both in his Martial Arts training and in his spiritual training. He brings God to the front of his studio and he blessed because of that..transforming many lives and creating lifelong friendships along the way.
Back to the training...We did do a little mit work with our gloves too..the PR stuff took much our time. Day 3 will take it up a notch..
BOOT CAMP DAY 3
Take it up a notch is right! Day 3 of Boot Camp brings a little bit of stiffness in my body, but nothing I can't handle. I can sure feel the areas that had not been getting worked prior to this. Tonight Master Garza taught us about the difference between a Sprinter (HIIT) and a Runner (LIT), and how the two train and what the difference are.
HIIT=High Intesity Interval Training
LIT=Low Intensity Training
We got alot of information on this, but the short version is this (or at least what I grasped):
There are visual differences between the two.. The Sprinter has larger muscles, The LD Runner is smaller in build. The Sprint has a lower Body Fat%, etc.. HIIT traumitizes your body, allowing you quicker results and the effects last beyond the actual workout. With LIT, you burn alot of calories during the training, but they stop when you are done and everything is more gradual. You are not traumitzing the body. That being said...the HIIT is the better and more effective of the two.
Well, we found that out first hand because we got put to the test at Boot Camp. We did alot of Plyometrics for Day 3, along with running Sprints in between that..It was quite intense and he ran us teams of 5..so we had to stay with our team and encourage one another. Fast Sprint, jog, repeat.
BOOT CAMP DAY 4
I think I am realizing that the intensity to this Boot Camp is just getting started. Day 4 was crazy intense..especially for someone like me who is just starting out in all this. My exercise for the day started out with Karate class..I had a different instructor and he was pretty intense. I left class, changed my clothes and then went right into Boot Camp. It started out with some Bible study which I think is awesome..Master Garza has a way of explaining things in terms that really make sense and shows us how it applies to our everyday life. Plus by starting out the evening with the word, it sets the tone for the entire evening.
We began the evening with jumping rope and learning jumping techniques. Next was the Kettle Bell work out...Now for those of you who are not familiar, it is a semi-round weight with a handle and a flat bottom..remind me of swinging an anchor. Anyway, you hold this and do certain movements. It doesn't look like much, but it killer. A great exercise tool for sure. We did that for a little bit, and then went back to jumping rope. The last time I jumped rope, I was a litle girl..so my coordination was a little off. I almost forgot how to do it! The next item up was the Medicine Ball..thank God mine was a 6 pound weight because at that point it felt like 100 pounds..Of course there is special techniques he is teaching us all along the way with each item. At one point we had to do pushups with the ball in one hand, and then both hands on the ball....Near impossible for me at this point. I hope to get there before the Boot Camp ends..Lastly, we went on the mats and did something called Tabata. It appears to be a series if fast based sets (8) that you do as fast as you can..with a very short rest in between each..We used the medicine ball and did situps..I was workin those abs, but each set got harder and harder. After that we put on kickboxing gloves and hit combinations on the bags. We finished the evening nice and sweaty.
Master Garza tells us that we had not seen the hardest of this yet...Now, THAT make me nervous. I am struggling now...but I will keep the smile, and keep giving my all. I'll be back to update you soon...So far so good. 16 days remain after today. Keep me in your prayers. I still can't beleive I am doing this, but I must say I am enjoying it all. The friends I am making, the lessons I am learning, the teamwork, and stretching myself..It's all part of the growth I came to get..mentally, physically, and spiritually..I don't think we ever stop growing, but I can tell you that I have surprised myself this year...I have not been one to complete things I start, so this will be huge for me both with the Boot Camp and in my weight loss. I can see the finish line and I staying focused. I hope that each of you are having the same kind of successes...Just remember, you are your own unique creation..and you have your own race to run in life. Do your best, keep your focus....and don't stop till you get there... If you need an awesome program for weight loss and learning healthy habits for life...go to google http://www.GetSlim4Good.com
Talk to you soon!
Pattie
TRANSFORMATION
September 12, 2010
I tried to find one word that would best describe my life at this very moment. TRANSFORMATION is the word that I came up with. I looked up the word in the dictionary....it says:
1. The act or process of transforming.
2. Change in form, appearance, nature, or character.
Wow, that is the perfect word for me! I think of the process that a caterpillar goes thru to become a beautiful and transformed Butterfly. It is amazing to witness and you can only wonder what the caterpillar must think of himself by comparison...yet one day he goes to sleep and the next time he wakes up, he is transformed into something so beautiful and different....I remember feeling miserable....it hasn't been all that long ago. I didn't like the way I looked. I was quite unhappy. But after finding this awesome program I have began to transform. I am starting to see the changes now for myself. You go thru a season of seeing the numbers move, but not seeing it in yourself just yet. Others are noticing, but it takes you awhile to see it for yourself. I know that not only my outside is transforming, but inward too... I smile more, I carry my head up..not down..I feel worthy.
Up to this point, I have taken steps to transform my eating and lose the excess weight. I have been successful and I am happy to report that to date, I have lost 85 pounds.I am ever so close to my initial weight goal. As I grow closer to my goal weight, the loss has become slower. I did start exercising, and as I mentioned in my last post...I began karate. When you have been overweight for so many years like I had been...running was not top priority on your list. In fact, it was like Climbing Mt. Everest in my mind. I truly hated it. Now it wasn't always that way for me. I was quiite the sports person in my younger day. I ran track and field, did the shot put, long jump, high jump, hurdles....you name it in the area of Track and Field, I did it..But that wasn't all the sports I did... I was on the Basketball team, the Volleyball team, Field Hockey, I played Softball, Powderpuff Football, was in the Flag Corp, and the list goes on. My Big Brother was athletic, so I guess that is where I got from because no one else was athletic in our home.. In fact, growing up in an Italian home....the biggest sport was Pasta rolling! Who could roll the most pasta on the fork and get it all your mouth...LOL... Of course I was pretty good at it. I guess it caught up to me. Ok, enough of that....getting back to what I was gonna tell you about running.
I started my karate classes, and I thought what did I get myself into? Pretty much every class, I have been made to run the mat. I was kinda like what does this have to do with the latest karate moves I should be learning... Well, I didn't complain..I just figured it wasn't gonna hurt me to face my fears of running. I had kinda been dealing with that already anyway with running the bridge during my husbands Blackbelt run. we actually kept it up weekly until it got warmer. I was starting to get better at it. While I am no speed runner at this point, my last 2 mile run was 28:39....I hadn't run much since it had been too hot... Just some time on the treadmill.
I've been taking 2 karate classes a week now since I started. I even got to do my first cross fit testing...it was tough. I look forward to seeing what my numbers are like in 6 months from now.. I wasn't too good with pushups and sit-ups...I just have not built up my core yet. I tried my hardest. I have also taken in some kickboxing classes since I got back at it....I must say, I LOVE kickboxing....not a little bit, I LOVE it a lot.....I just wish I was years younger...I am so glad that kickboxing is in a lot of my classes....So far so good. I know I am working parts of my brain that have not worked in a while. Memorizing all the forms and movements will come in time...hopefully.
Ok, so I have taken on karate and things are going ok....so what else could I have to tell you? I took on a 21-day Boot Camp. No, I am not crazy...or at least I don't think so right now. It actually started tonight and I couldn't wait to blog about it. Since weight loss is moving along, I am going to take the next 21-days to move you thru the next step in my journey to be slim....BOOT CAMP! Get ready.....
Before I start, I do want to mention about the slowing weight loss.... I have been working with the clinic coaching team, and we have added some extra protein to my diet...just to help with the extra calories I am burning right now...as a result I am not in ketosis so weight loss will be slower...part of me changing and taking this to the next level.... This my friends is where exercise is suppose to come in....With this program...everything come in the proper time. I have spent since January working on the diet and following the program.. I was told to keep the exercise to a mild form which I have until recently...now that I have the energy, I can take on more and more. That is what will help to keep it off....that and of course continuing to watch my foods and eat properly.... I hope to lose a lot of weight during the Boot Camp..
Here goes:
Boot Camp Day One-Orientation
Day one begins with introductions, housekeeping rules, etc... What is so awesome about this Boot Camp is this is not only going to transform us physically, but mentally, and spiritually too... (ooh there is that word again...TRANSFORM). Tonight we filled out some medical paperwork, and who to contact if we pass out or get injured. With that out of the way, we went over some core value scriptures, and some of the habits we will form...next it was time to get our numbers so we have something to compare to. It amazes me how much this is lining up with the weight loss process I have done... I took measurements and weighed when I began as a way to compare my progress....this is the same. we will measure our progress by running 2 miles and getting our starting time, and then tomorrow we will get sit-ups, pushups etc... I assume. I'll let you know how that goes... So anyway, we went to the bridge to run...and when I hit the finish line, Master Garza gave me my time....it was 25:43.....that is like 3 minutes better than the last time I ran the bridge.... I was so excited...can't wait to see what it will be in 20 more days. We will do all of that again at the end of Boot Camp.
Well, that's it for tonight..I start Day 2 tomorrow... I will update you as I can. Oh by the way, I will be getting my first belt of color the end of this month...I will be a yellow belt soon.. I must continue to get in my classes over the next month... I will be doing karate and Boot Camp back-to-back for some of the days... I know it will be challenging for my body, but I am up for it, and will work thru any pain I might have..just say a prayer for me....see ya soon..
I tried to find one word that would best describe my life at this very moment. TRANSFORMATION is the word that I came up with. I looked up the word in the dictionary....it says:
1. The act or process of transforming.
2. Change in form, appearance, nature, or character.
Wow, that is the perfect word for me! I think of the process that a caterpillar goes thru to become a beautiful and transformed Butterfly. It is amazing to witness and you can only wonder what the caterpillar must think of himself by comparison...yet one day he goes to sleep and the next time he wakes up, he is transformed into something so beautiful and different....I remember feeling miserable....it hasn't been all that long ago. I didn't like the way I looked. I was quite unhappy. But after finding this awesome program I have began to transform. I am starting to see the changes now for myself. You go thru a season of seeing the numbers move, but not seeing it in yourself just yet. Others are noticing, but it takes you awhile to see it for yourself. I know that not only my outside is transforming, but inward too... I smile more, I carry my head up..not down..I feel worthy.
Up to this point, I have taken steps to transform my eating and lose the excess weight. I have been successful and I am happy to report that to date, I have lost 85 pounds.I am ever so close to my initial weight goal. As I grow closer to my goal weight, the loss has become slower. I did start exercising, and as I mentioned in my last post...I began karate. When you have been overweight for so many years like I had been...running was not top priority on your list. In fact, it was like Climbing Mt. Everest in my mind. I truly hated it. Now it wasn't always that way for me. I was quiite the sports person in my younger day. I ran track and field, did the shot put, long jump, high jump, hurdles....you name it in the area of Track and Field, I did it..But that wasn't all the sports I did... I was on the Basketball team, the Volleyball team, Field Hockey, I played Softball, Powderpuff Football, was in the Flag Corp, and the list goes on. My Big Brother was athletic, so I guess that is where I got from because no one else was athletic in our home.. In fact, growing up in an Italian home....the biggest sport was Pasta rolling! Who could roll the most pasta on the fork and get it all your mouth...LOL... Of course I was pretty good at it. I guess it caught up to me. Ok, enough of that....getting back to what I was gonna tell you about running.
I started my karate classes, and I thought what did I get myself into? Pretty much every class, I have been made to run the mat. I was kinda like what does this have to do with the latest karate moves I should be learning... Well, I didn't complain..I just figured it wasn't gonna hurt me to face my fears of running. I had kinda been dealing with that already anyway with running the bridge during my husbands Blackbelt run. we actually kept it up weekly until it got warmer. I was starting to get better at it. While I am no speed runner at this point, my last 2 mile run was 28:39....I hadn't run much since it had been too hot... Just some time on the treadmill.
I've been taking 2 karate classes a week now since I started. I even got to do my first cross fit testing...it was tough. I look forward to seeing what my numbers are like in 6 months from now.. I wasn't too good with pushups and sit-ups...I just have not built up my core yet. I tried my hardest. I have also taken in some kickboxing classes since I got back at it....I must say, I LOVE kickboxing....not a little bit, I LOVE it a lot.....I just wish I was years younger...I am so glad that kickboxing is in a lot of my classes....So far so good. I know I am working parts of my brain that have not worked in a while. Memorizing all the forms and movements will come in time...hopefully.
Ok, so I have taken on karate and things are going ok....so what else could I have to tell you? I took on a 21-day Boot Camp. No, I am not crazy...or at least I don't think so right now. It actually started tonight and I couldn't wait to blog about it. Since weight loss is moving along, I am going to take the next 21-days to move you thru the next step in my journey to be slim....BOOT CAMP! Get ready.....
Before I start, I do want to mention about the slowing weight loss.... I have been working with the clinic coaching team, and we have added some extra protein to my diet...just to help with the extra calories I am burning right now...as a result I am not in ketosis so weight loss will be slower...part of me changing and taking this to the next level.... This my friends is where exercise is suppose to come in....With this program...everything come in the proper time. I have spent since January working on the diet and following the program.. I was told to keep the exercise to a mild form which I have until recently...now that I have the energy, I can take on more and more. That is what will help to keep it off....that and of course continuing to watch my foods and eat properly.... I hope to lose a lot of weight during the Boot Camp..
Here goes:
Boot Camp Day One-Orientation
Day one begins with introductions, housekeeping rules, etc... What is so awesome about this Boot Camp is this is not only going to transform us physically, but mentally, and spiritually too... (ooh there is that word again...TRANSFORM). Tonight we filled out some medical paperwork, and who to contact if we pass out or get injured. With that out of the way, we went over some core value scriptures, and some of the habits we will form...next it was time to get our numbers so we have something to compare to. It amazes me how much this is lining up with the weight loss process I have done... I took measurements and weighed when I began as a way to compare my progress....this is the same. we will measure our progress by running 2 miles and getting our starting time, and then tomorrow we will get sit-ups, pushups etc... I assume. I'll let you know how that goes... So anyway, we went to the bridge to run...and when I hit the finish line, Master Garza gave me my time....it was 25:43.....that is like 3 minutes better than the last time I ran the bridge.... I was so excited...can't wait to see what it will be in 20 more days. We will do all of that again at the end of Boot Camp.
Well, that's it for tonight..I start Day 2 tomorrow... I will update you as I can. Oh by the way, I will be getting my first belt of color the end of this month...I will be a yellow belt soon.. I must continue to get in my classes over the next month... I will be doing karate and Boot Camp back-to-back for some of the days... I know it will be challenging for my body, but I am up for it, and will work thru any pain I might have..just say a prayer for me....see ya soon..
STEPPING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX
So much has happened since the last time I was here sharing with you. One of the biggest things to happen was that my 11 yr old son earned his 1st degree Blackbelt! I could not be more proud of him. My husband also earned his 2nd degree Blackbelt which is an incredible accomplishment. The dedication and determination the two them showed during this process amazed me. They went thru a lot to get to that point of completion, which got me to thinking. Martial Arts is alot like the journey I am on to get healthy again.
During Karate graduation, there was a video shown of an incredible pastor/speaker by the name of Francis Chan. He uses the reference of how as Christians, we tend to get content where we are. We crawl out onto a balance beam and we hold on tight and stay in our box. Our safety net. We don't want to step out because doing so might not be comfortable. We hope than we can just hang there thru life until we reach our destination and can jump off and throw our hands up like a gymnast does at the end of a routine. I could totally relate to that. I have gone thru much of my life staying within my comfort zone. I was afraid to step outside of that because in doing that, I might get hurt or something might happen. I have allowed fear to lead me for many years and keep me from many things.
I am happy to say that these days I am stepping outside of my box, in fact I don't even have any idea where my box is these days! I have now far exceeded any sort of weight loss expectations I have ever had...I am now 80 pounds down! I am sooo happy! I can not believe I am actually doing this. I sometimes think someone should pinch me. There is so much I want to do and I feel like for the first time, I CAN! In my last post, I talked about how I had started a weekly audio message call Coaches Corner. It is going really well sharing healthy messages, and a lot of people are finding the info helpful. But, the next thing I'm about to tell you is incredible news for me....I started taking karate classes and beginning my own journey to earn a black belt @ Al Garza Premier Martial Arts. Yes, I have REALLY stepped outside the box now. This is a 4 year or longer process depending on me, but I really gave it a lot of thought after watching it transform both my husband, and especially my son. If you have never considered karate as a way to get healthy, or a sport, please do. Not only has it helped teach my children about respect and discipline, it is far harder than it looks. I watched people during this process that truly inspired me. A pastor and his wife took on this journey, and his wife ran, and fought while suffering with Bronchitus. That's the heart of a Blackbelt and how important it was for her to complete the task. If you could just saw the determination on her face. My husband got his nose broken, went in the bathroom, let them pop it back, and never left. In fact, after resting a little, he finish the evening and never skipped a beat. I saw people give all they had in them, including my son. I too, want to reach that level of success with my weight-loss. A stop at nothing attitude.
In order for my husband and son to get their belts, they had to go thru years of belt levels and learning their skills... And then 8 final weeks of intense training that ends in a 3-day test where they are there from morning to night. Much like with losing weight, we must make choices to commit ourselves fully to the end of the result. It's hard work to lose weight and intake some consistency. I look at it this way, doing this continues the journey and the commitment I made to keep this weight off. Taking on a big task like this is just what I need to keep me focused. Wish me luck.... I am still incredibly scared and nervous about doing this. I'll be reaching deep and being taken from my comfort zone. I guess I'm more afraid that I won't be able to do it. I know that I will try my hardest, and being 80 pounds lighter will help me alot. I'll keep you posted on my karate journey as well. I've completed my first class this past week. I made my husband and kids take the class with me, just to make me feel less nervous. So far, my first day was running laps, learning the proper protocol for getting on and off the mat, and learning one of the kickboxing sets and practicing some boxing jabs and crosses, and bobbing (still learning the terms).
I just want to encourage others to let go of that death grip on the balance beam. You don't have to sit out there and miss out on God's best for your life. Step outside your box, and just go for it. It's scary but to have things you have never had, you gotta do some things you have never done. If I hadn't taken a leap of faith, and went and tried this weight loss program, I would still be eating bad, I wouldn't be coaching and helping others get healthy, and I would not be 80 pounds lighter, and starting my own journey to Blackbelt. What floors me right now is the person I am becoming, but it's a good thing and I'm excited to see what is next. I know the sky is the limit!
If you are looking to improve your health, don't wait anymore.. Visit http://www.GetSlim4Good.com to see what helped me get the weight off and turn my life around. You just don't realize how strong you are. You can do anything, once you set your mind to it. I can help you get there. I'm gonna leave you with two poems that I like. For me, they pretty much say it all...
My Comfort Zone
Unknown
I used to have a comfort zone
where I knew I wouldn't fail.
The same four walls and busywork
were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.
I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things like commission checks and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.
If you're in a comfort zone,
afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!
It Couldn't Be Done
By Edgar A. Guest
Somebody said that it couldn't be done,
But he with a chuckle replied
That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one
Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;
At least no one ever has done it";
But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,
And the first thing we knew he'd begun it.
With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin,
Without any doubting or quiddit,
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done,
There are thousands to prophesy failure;
There are thousands to point out to you, one by one,
The dangers that wait to assail you.
But just buckle in with a bit of a grin,
Just take off your coat and go to it;
Just start to sing as you tackle the thing
That "cannot be done," and you'll do it.
___________________________________________
During Karate graduation, there was a video shown of an incredible pastor/speaker by the name of Francis Chan. He uses the reference of how as Christians, we tend to get content where we are. We crawl out onto a balance beam and we hold on tight and stay in our box. Our safety net. We don't want to step out because doing so might not be comfortable. We hope than we can just hang there thru life until we reach our destination and can jump off and throw our hands up like a gymnast does at the end of a routine. I could totally relate to that. I have gone thru much of my life staying within my comfort zone. I was afraid to step outside of that because in doing that, I might get hurt or something might happen. I have allowed fear to lead me for many years and keep me from many things.
I am happy to say that these days I am stepping outside of my box, in fact I don't even have any idea where my box is these days! I have now far exceeded any sort of weight loss expectations I have ever had...I am now 80 pounds down! I am sooo happy! I can not believe I am actually doing this. I sometimes think someone should pinch me. There is so much I want to do and I feel like for the first time, I CAN! In my last post, I talked about how I had started a weekly audio message call Coaches Corner. It is going really well sharing healthy messages, and a lot of people are finding the info helpful. But, the next thing I'm about to tell you is incredible news for me....I started taking karate classes and beginning my own journey to earn a black belt @ Al Garza Premier Martial Arts. Yes, I have REALLY stepped outside the box now. This is a 4 year or longer process depending on me, but I really gave it a lot of thought after watching it transform both my husband, and especially my son. If you have never considered karate as a way to get healthy, or a sport, please do. Not only has it helped teach my children about respect and discipline, it is far harder than it looks. I watched people during this process that truly inspired me. A pastor and his wife took on this journey, and his wife ran, and fought while suffering with Bronchitus. That's the heart of a Blackbelt and how important it was for her to complete the task. If you could just saw the determination on her face. My husband got his nose broken, went in the bathroom, let them pop it back, and never left. In fact, after resting a little, he finish the evening and never skipped a beat. I saw people give all they had in them, including my son. I too, want to reach that level of success with my weight-loss. A stop at nothing attitude.
In order for my husband and son to get their belts, they had to go thru years of belt levels and learning their skills... And then 8 final weeks of intense training that ends in a 3-day test where they are there from morning to night. Much like with losing weight, we must make choices to commit ourselves fully to the end of the result. It's hard work to lose weight and intake some consistency. I look at it this way, doing this continues the journey and the commitment I made to keep this weight off. Taking on a big task like this is just what I need to keep me focused. Wish me luck.... I am still incredibly scared and nervous about doing this. I'll be reaching deep and being taken from my comfort zone. I guess I'm more afraid that I won't be able to do it. I know that I will try my hardest, and being 80 pounds lighter will help me alot. I'll keep you posted on my karate journey as well. I've completed my first class this past week. I made my husband and kids take the class with me, just to make me feel less nervous. So far, my first day was running laps, learning the proper protocol for getting on and off the mat, and learning one of the kickboxing sets and practicing some boxing jabs and crosses, and bobbing (still learning the terms).
I just want to encourage others to let go of that death grip on the balance beam. You don't have to sit out there and miss out on God's best for your life. Step outside your box, and just go for it. It's scary but to have things you have never had, you gotta do some things you have never done. If I hadn't taken a leap of faith, and went and tried this weight loss program, I would still be eating bad, I wouldn't be coaching and helping others get healthy, and I would not be 80 pounds lighter, and starting my own journey to Blackbelt. What floors me right now is the person I am becoming, but it's a good thing and I'm excited to see what is next. I know the sky is the limit!
If you are looking to improve your health, don't wait anymore.. Visit http://www.GetSlim4Good.com to see what helped me get the weight off and turn my life around. You just don't realize how strong you are. You can do anything, once you set your mind to it. I can help you get there. I'm gonna leave you with two poems that I like. For me, they pretty much say it all...
My Comfort Zone
Unknown
I used to have a comfort zone
where I knew I wouldn't fail.
The same four walls and busywork
were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.
I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things like commission checks and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.
If you're in a comfort zone,
afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!
It Couldn't Be Done
By Edgar A. Guest
Somebody said that it couldn't be done,
But he with a chuckle replied
That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one
Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that;
At least no one ever has done it";
But he took off his coat and he took off his hat,
And the first thing we knew he'd begun it.
With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin,
Without any doubting or quiddit,
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done,
There are thousands to prophesy failure;
There are thousands to point out to you, one by one,
The dangers that wait to assail you.
But just buckle in with a bit of a grin,
Just take off your coat and go to it;
Just start to sing as you tackle the thing
That "cannot be done," and you'll do it.
___________________________________________
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