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2012-01-13T17:56:00.001-06:00

I just ordered a juicer and am going to start the 21 day juicing cleanse that Daphne Oz speaks about on The Chew. I can't wait to start. I feel like my life is just beginning again! This is my year to take care of me and lose this weight once and for all! I love who I am and who I continue to evolve to. Going back to FRESH food and am anxious not only to juice, but to cook fresh healthy recipes that I learn from the Chew and also that I am familiar with in The Fresh Diet cookbook. I pray this juicer comes in soon so I can begin! Much love to you all, I'm so excited to be back in the game. I also ordered some essential oils that my BFF Sara told me about. I'll blog about those also. :)

Grace's 10th Birthday Party

2011-12-18T20:58:00.001-06:00

Wow! It's been about a year since the last time I wrote on my blog. So much has been going on in my life this last year. I'll have to update all that at a later date. The main reason for my blogging today is to add pictures from Grace's birthday party. I've been crafting like crazy lately and I had a few people message me from FB saying they wanted to PIN my pics, but FB doesn't allow that. So here's the pictures. I had so much fun creating these items for Grace's party. If you want to know how to do anything just message me.

It's been a LONG TIME

2011-06-03T10:42:00.000-05:00

So it's been FOREVER since I have blogged. Ever since my accident last year I have been in a FUNK!!! Literally just two days ago I finally FEEL ALIVE. I FEEL PURE JOY once again in my life and I am grateful for that. So I thought I would post what I just posted on FB. I don't know how often I will be blogging, but I know last year when I was writing it was so therapeutic for me. So time will tell how often I write on here, but I am writing this for me because I am worth it.

I am so excited for summer and for the NEWNESS of life, my life, my childrens' lives. Two days ago the kdis and I started 4 journals. A WANT JOURNAL, A GRATITUDE JOURNAL, A BOOKS READ JOURNAL, and lastly a HEALTH JOURNAL.

I really want to teach myself and my children what and how to live a happy joyous life and for me, these four aspects of our lives are some of the most important things. It is a self esteem builder, a I AM AMAZING builder, a I AM LOVED builder and the list goes on and on and on. So here is what we are doing for each journal. We sit as a family each night and write in our journals. These are mandatory family meetings we are doing nightly. Here’s a break down of each journal and my reasoning behind it.

WANT JOURNAL:

I think so many people know what they don’t want in life, but do you really know what you want? Do you really have a VISION for your deepest desires? So for this journal I am having the kids write 3 WANTS a day. They are dating each entry and then numbering them. So by the end of the year they should have 1068 entries into their journals. The rules for this are they are so DREAM THEIR BIGGEST DREAMS and write them down. So for example, Tyler’s first day of entries looked like this. I asked them not to repeat their wants for at least 3 months. So this will really make them THINK and PONDER what they want out of their lives.

6/1/11

1. IMSA

2. Healthy and Muscular Body

3. YALE

Those are things he wants to accomplish in his life. Now Gracie, my 9 year old wrote this.

1. A new puppy

2. Great America passes

3. Read better

I have just LOVED reading and listening to what they want. It’s so great to just have these deep conversations with the kids. I LOVE IT!!

GRATITUDE JOURNAL:

Again, we are dating the entry and then writing 3 things we are grateful for. Now for this journal I have asked the kids to never repeat. At least not for the first 3 years. I know as they get older and look back on these journals they will see their growth and their passions. My kids are 13,12 and 9. How exciting that they are learning these things now!

BOOKS I HAVE READ JOURNAL:

For this journal, as soon as they finish a book they write the title, author and date they finished reading it. This is going to be an EXCELLENT source for them as well as me to remember what they have read and to feel a great sense of accomplishment for their reading. My two oldest are AVID READERS and I am hopeful that Grace will become an avid reader. I used to be, and one of my WANTS is to get back to reading.

HEALTH JOURNAL:

For this journal we are going to be tracking our exercise and food intake for each day. I KNOW this will not only encourage a healthier lifestyle but we will all take ownership for our bodies and hopefully gain even more self esteem and self worth for all that we are accomplishing. Also in this journal we will be journaling any illness we might have on a particular day. I think this information will be invaluable in the future. My entire household has gone to a HEALTHY, FRESH lifestyle.

For the first time in MANY MONTHS, I FEEL ALIVE!!! I FEEL LOVED!!! I FEEL UNSTOPPABLE!!! I FEEL WORTHY OF ALL GOOD THINGS!!! Much love to you all! I hope you have an incredible summer with those you love and create eternal memories that you will carry with you into the next life. Much love!

January 2nd - A new day, A new Vision

2011-01-02T07:56:00.000-06:00

"You have sole ownership of your VISION. And the Universe will give you what you want within your VISION. What happens with most people is that they muddy their vision with "Reality". Their vision becomes full of not only what they want but what everybody else thinks about what they want, too. Your work is to clarify and purify your vision so that the vibration that you are offering can then be answered." Abraham Hicks~

Yes, this is it! Create within your mind a VISION of who you are. You are the creator of your own life, of your own world. You create every situation. It is your choice how you react to things and situations in your life. It's always been your choice. Society would make you think otherwise. You are intelligent. You are beautiful. You are powerful. So create a VISION of your perfect life. How do you look? How do you FEEL? What kind of house are you living in? What is your mate like? What are your children like? Be specific! EnVISION it. Create it! Live it! You can have and be whatever you choose in life. It truly is your choice. No matter what the circumstances you are in right now, you have a choice. Believe me, for years, I was the victim. The victim of 39 operations. The victim of a stroke. The victim of loss. The victim of depression. The victim of child abuse. I WAS the classic victim. Was I happy through all that, Yes, I had my moments. But the VICTIM in me allowed myself to get up to over 300 lbs. Why? Because that is what I chose to do. I never loved myself. In fact I loathed myself. No more though! I am now putting myself first after 40 years, I deserve it. I am teaching my kids at their young age that the MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE IS TO LOVE YOURSELF. No matter what! YOU MATTER! I MATTER! I AM LOVED. I AM WORTHY OF ALL GOOD THINGS.

I have a vision for my life. I have a vision for how I want to look. I have a vision of the slim body that I desire. I have a vision of the lifestyle I want to lead. I have a vision of the vacations I want to take. I have a vision of the people I want to help. I have a vision of all that I am becoming. And let me tell you, it is perfect in every way. Why do ask? Because in my world, everything and everyone is perfect.

My heart is full. I am filled with Joy. I FEEL LOVED. I FEEL HAPPINESS. Today I will say goodbye to by dear friend Marj and her children as they continue to miss their husband and father Joe. I know they will live on. As time goes by, the hurt and sadness will decrease. They will continue with their lives and they will find Joy once again. I am taking my kids to Universal Studios tonight and then tomorrow we will go into the park and enjoy a day in the Harry Potter World. We are so excited to be able to have this opportunity.

Much love to you all!

Happy New Year 2011

2011-01-01T22:43:00.000-06:00

Wow! It's been a while since I posted last. Well all that is about to change. I am going to post as often as possible. I am currently in Florida right now. My friend's husband passed away on December 26th. I've known Marj since I was 10 years old. In fact, we have been close friends for the last 30 years. Oh boy, I am aging myself. :)

So Marj called me on December 26th and told me her husband Joe wasn't going to make it. I told her I was going to pack up and come. And I did just that. I packed my 3 kids and my mom came with and we left to drive down to Florida. Joe passed about an hour into our drive. :( My heart goes out to Marj and her kids, Brandon, Vincent & Emily. Funerals are so surreal for me. I personally am so moved by all the emotions that go on during a funeral. So many memories. So many happy times. So many stories are told. It's really a beautiful occasion. It's many a very emotional week down here in Florida. You never want to see those you love be sad or suffer and I've seen both this week.

Tomorrow we are leaving Port St. Lucie and driving up to Orlando. I've decided to take the kids and stay at Universal Studios tomorrow night and then Monday we will go to Universal to see the Harry Potter park. The weather is so severe right now to try and drive home so I thought it would be a nice way to end a very emotional trip. My kids LOVED Joe. This was their second BIG funeral for 2010, the first being my Grandma Belle who passed on February 16th. So it's time to have some fun and make some FUN memories from this trip.

I look forward to getting home and starting MY FRESH LIFE NOW routine. I'm so excited for this. This is SO BIG for me to do. It is my intent to help inspire millions of people. To teach them how I am creating the lifestyle that I want to live by. To create a healthy, happy, and vibrant life. It's been an amazing journey and roller coaster that I have been on in 2010. Many, Many UPS and a few downs, but all in all I have come to realize the most important thing in life is to Love Myself. To FEEL WORTHY. To KNOW that I am worthy of all good things. To KNOW that I am loved. To KNOW that I deserve to be fit and healthy. I deserve to reach my goal size of a size 10. I am going to do it. 2011 is my year. This is it. No excuses. I WILL DO IT!!!

Life is just so amazing. There are so many wonderful people in this world and I hope to meet as many people as I can so that I might share my story with them. Share my unconditional love for them. Share all that I have learned through my years of self loathing, self hate. To share what happens when you take that one little step of loving yourself. It is a wonderful thing and I look forward to it.

When I return home later this week and begin MY FRESH LIFE NOW routine you will notice my blog changing to a new layout. Very similar to how it was at the end of 2010. Each day I will share with you a little message about Body, Mind and Spirit. I will share with you a positive affirmation, an exercise routine, the food I am consuming, and an uplifting message or story. I know this blog will continue to heal my spirit and give me the confidence I need to succeed in my journey.

I am also going to be starting a MY FRESH LIFE NOW support group. We will have a live support group as well as an online group. My goal is to take My Fresh Life Now to the world. I want My Fresh Life Now to be known around the world. I pray that I will make a difference to those who are struggling with their weight and their body image. It's an exciting endeavor and I'm up for the challenge of it.

I am filled with joy! I am loved. I am worthy of all that is good. I am an incredible women with so many talents. I am a great mother. I am a great wife. I am in awe of the power that we have within ourselves to create change for ourselves. I am blessed to have 3 incredible children whom I love with all that I am. I am blessed to work with some amazing people. I am blessed to have some beautiful women in my life that I call FRIENDS. I FEEL so much energy and so much power from within. I am loved!!!!

Much love to you all on this New Years Day, 2011!!!!!!!!!!! Happy New Year!!!!!!!!

I have the perfect body

2010-11-10T06:53:00.000-06:00

I know it's been awhile. I'm doing great! I will not get on a scale again however for a very long time. I just don't believe in them. As long as I feel good, My clothes continue to sag on me. I feel energized and strong, that's all that matters to me. Here are some incredible affirmations to read and re read every day. Much love to you all!

Where I am right now is my creation too and it's perfect!
Right now, this second I'm creating my perfect body!
I love who and what I see in the mirror!
I can feel and see myself fitting into my perfect size clothes!
I thrill at the prospect of the slenderizing year ahead of me!
I am patient with myself as I think my body to it's perfection!
I deserve a trim, beautiful, fit, and healthy body!
Releasing weight is easy and effortless for me, I just let it go!
My body is a beautiful temple that houses my spirit!
I am wonderful just the way I am!
My womanly figure is a gift, I love and embrace it now!
I love, love, love my body!
The mirror is my friend, it reminds me to appreciate today and anticipate tomorrow!
I am divinely inspired to my perfect state of health, fitness and beauty!
I love my body; every feature, every organ, every cell!
I'm growing more attractive every day!
I am healthy, vibrant and sexy now and only becoming more so!
My new reality includes my ideal weight and shape!
I am a perfect physical expression of Source!
My body is getting slimmer with every new hour!
I deserve a healthy, fit, trim and sexy body!
I know weight is only a number, vitality is my natural state in which I live!
I am connected to THE flow of health and fitness!
I create my own reality! Life is what I make it!
I have a clear and exciting vision for my life and my focus is creating it now!
I am comfortable in my body because I know it's my creation!
I am beautiful just as I am!
I embrace what I see today as I delightfully anticipate what will be tomorrow!
I accept and love my body as it is and know my thoughts are creating it anew!
My amazing imagination is creating my beautiful body now!
It is so easy for me to release weight, the extra weight just falls off my body!
I focus on the essence, the feeling of my desires and I always attract them!
My body is beautiful, healthy, and sexy . . . now!
I am perfect exactly the way I am!
I deeply love and honor even the features I would change most about my body!
I am growing more slender every day!
Being fit, trim and healthy is magical and easy for me!
I love this journey of health and fitness I'm on, I celebrate Life!
I love myself exactly as I am!
I'm ready now to be thin, vibrant and full of energy!
Divine life flows through every cell in my body!
My positive thoughts right now are creating the perfect body I desire!
I am getting healthier, happier and more energetic every day!
Allowing my perfect body and weight to manifest is fun!
I breathe in universal love and breath out any thoughts that don't uplift me!
Everyday I get more control of my perfect body consciousness!
In my mind I am now slim, healthy and attractive!
My body is an energetic, efficient, fat burning, muscle building organism!
I am a Spiritual being, I'm not bound by a scale or a mirror! Nothing binds me!
I am a magnet for health, beauty, joy and perfection in all ways!
Every wonderful self-loving thought I think attracts my perfect body to me!

Day ???

2010-10-29T07:09:00.000-05:00

I have no idea what day I'm in right now. This whole car accident through me for a loop. I'm still on the road to recovery. I won't get back into the gym probably until next week. Even then it will just be for cardio. I won't lift for another week after that. My body NEEDS this time to heal and rest and I am listening to it.

Words of Inspiration
Where I am right now is my creation too and it's perfect!
Right now, this second I'm creating my perfect body!
I love who and what I see in the mirror!
I can feel and see myself fitting into my perfect size clothes!
I thrill at the prospect of the slenderizing year ahead of me!
I am patient with myself as I think my body to it's perfection!
I deserve a trim, beautiful, fit, and healthy body!
Releasing weight is easy and effortless for me, I just let it go!
My body is a beautiful temple that houses my spirit!
I am wonderful just the way I am!
My womanly figure is a gift, I love and embrace it now!
I love, love, love my body!
The mirror is my friend, it reminds me to appreciate today and anticipate tomorrow!
I am divinely inspired to my perfect state of health, fitness and beauty!
I love my body; every feature, every organ, every cell!
I'm growing more attractive every day!
I am healthy, vibrant and sexy now and only becoming more so!
My new reality includes my ideal weight and shape!
I am a perfect physical expression of Source!
My body is getting slimmer with every new hour!
I deserve a healthy, fit, trim and sexy body!
I know weight is only a number, vitality is my natural state in which I live!
I am connected to THE flow of health and fitness!
I create my own reality! Life is what I make it!
I have a clear and exciting vision for my life and my focus is creating it now!
I am comfortable in my body because I know it's my creation!
I am beautiful just as I am!
I embrace what I see today as I delightfully anticipate what will be tomorrow!
I accept and love my body as it is and know my thoughts are creating it anew!
My amazing imagination is creating my beautiful body now!
It is so easy for me to release weight, the extra weight just falls off my body!
I focus on the essence, the feeling of my desires and I always attract them!
My body is beautiful, healthy, and sexy . . . now!
I am perfect exactly the way I am!
I deeply love and honor even the features I would change most about my body!
I am growing more slender every day!
Being fit, trim and healthy is magical and easy for me!
I love this journey of health and fitness I'm on, I celebrate Life!
I love myself exactly as I am!
I'm ready now to be thin, vibrant and full of energy!
Divine life flows through every cell in my body!
My positive thoughts right now are creating the perfect body I desire!
I am getting healthier, happier and more energetic every day!
Allowing my perfect body and weight to manifest is fun!
I breathe in universal love and breath out any thoughts that don't uplift me!
Everyday I get more control of my perfect body consciousness!
In my mind I am now slim, healthy and attractive!
My body is an energetic, efficient, fat burning, muscle building organism!
I am a Spiritual being, I'm not bound by a scale or a mirror! Nothing binds me!
I am a magnet for health, beauty, joy and perfection in all ways!
Every wonderful self-loving thought I think attracts my perfect body to me!

Positive Affirmation
I am PERFECTION!!!

I'm 40 today!!!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!!!!! 81 pounds down!!!

2010-10-25T09:36:00.002-05:00

Drum Roll Please…….. For my official 40 year birthday weigh in this morning, I weighed 219. So I have now lost 81 pounds since 2/22. Hooray for me!!! I still have a long way to go, but I am HAPPY for that loss. Especially since I won’t be able to workout for the next week at least until I heal from my car accident. I am overwhelmed and blessed by all the amazing birthday wishes. Thank you for all your blessing that you continually give me each day. I feel so much love in my life. I am blessed to know each of you, to feel your love, to feel your joy, to feel your happiness. As I turn 40 today, I realize the blessings that have been bestowed upon me these last 40 years. It’s a beautiful day to reflect on my life and all that I have experienced thus far. What have I experienced you ask? Let me share with you some of those high lights. I was raised by the best mom ever, she was single, worked 3 jobs to take care of my brother and I. We were brought up in a happy home. I went to college in Idaho. I lived and worked in Utah. I went on a mission to Honduras. I got married when I was 27. I had 3 of the most incredible children. I have lived through 39 operations in my life. I have been blessed to work with so many incredible people. I have traveled the world. I have experienced great loss in my life of dear loved ones. I have created and owned a company about early detection where I was given the opportunity to travel the country and meet women from around the world. I have had depression. I have had illness. I allowed myself to get up to 300 lbs. I was blessed to win an incredible contest in January with The Fresh Diet. I was blessed to start my weight loss journey 2 days after I buried my dear Grandma Belle. I have been blessed to eat healthy all these months. I have been blessed to exercise with one of the greatest trainers. I have been blessed to meet some of the most amazing people throughout the world via facebook. I have been blessed to start a new company now and to create an amazing non profit and charitable organization. I have been blessed with some of the most amazing friends I could ever imagine. I have been blessed with the best family. I have been blessed to wake up each day and just SMILE. I have been blessed to FEEL pure joy and happiness I AM BLESSED. So as I think about my life, I find great comfort and happiness in my eternal memories. With my birthday I am making a WISH. It is a WISH for each of you. I WISH for you to be HAPPY and to be filled with JOY. I WISH for you to know that you are loved, to know that you are worthy of all good things. I WISH for you to enjoy each day, cherish the little moments in life, to laugh, to smile to feel the spirit that is within you. I WISH for you to enjoy nature and to draw the incredible energy from every living thing. I WISH for you to be successful at whatever you do. I WISH for you to be healthy and energized. I WISH for you to create eternal memories with those you love. I WISH for you to KNOW that you are not alone, that there is a purpose for your life, that you are a worthy individual and that you are loved. I WISH for you PEACE, JOY, HAPPINESS, COMFORT, INSPIRATION, and most of all I WISH FOR YOU LOVE!!!!!!!!!!! Much love to you all. Thank you for blessing my life this day.

Day 206 - 9 days to go

2010-10-16T16:01:00.000-05:00

9 days until I turn 40 and weigh in. Oh my goodness!!! These last few weeks have been the busiest, happiest, most joyful weeks of my life. I am starting up a new company and it's just magical! I can't wait to share it with the world. We hope the website goes live in a few weeks and then I can talk all about it. All I can say is that the creative process is miraculous and just unbelievable. I am so blessed in my life to be able to start up this corporation and hopefully share my vision, share my love, share my joy with everyone.

My best friend Sara is coming in from Vegas next Friday with her little girl and I can't wait to have them here. It's such a blessing to have friends that are eternal. I am so grateful for all that i have been given. Much love to you all this beautiful Fall day.

Words of Inspiration

"Most of you are afraid of your body. Your body feels like something that might trick you. It might get run over, or it might make the wrong decision, or it might die too early, or it might get a disease in it, or it might do something, after all, it has all kinds of mysteries. You can't look into your body. You can't see metabolism. You can't see what's happening with the cells. You don't really understand your body. And your body frightens you in most cases.

We would like to help you to know that your body is oh, so well meaning. Your body is so well orchestrated. You see, your body is trillions of cells that are vibrationally interacting with Source Energy. And if left to their own without a lot of static in your vibration, your body would only thrive. In other words, the basis of your body is one of true and utter thriving. It has no reason to frighten you. It is the greatest evidence of Well-being that exists anywhere in your physical experience. It is an extraordinary mechanism that's come together from great deliberate intent from so many Non-Physical and physical creators. And every one of you who stands in your body, continues to enhance the experience of the physical body. This is an evolution of a species that is extraordinary.

Your bodies are not to be feared. Your bodies are to be revered. Your bodies are to be applauded. Your bodies are to be maybe even amazed at. But they are never to be feared. Your bodies are not vulnerable. They're not fragile. They are resilient. They are flexible. You have the ability to come into alignment again and again and again, and if anyone in the Universe understands that, it's the cells of your body.

Befriending your body is the only way we know of coming to understand that your body is resilient and that it knows what to do, and that it will be whatever you ask it to be. But you have to ask it to be that in a place of nonresistance. It's the most significant information that we have ever expressed relative to your physical body and food. You must love your body, and then lovingly give it the food. And when you love your body and lovingly give it the food, it matters not what food you give it." ~Abraham Hicks~

Positive Affirmation

I have the most perfect body and it is amazing!

Training with Joe

So this last week I only got into the gym twice. :(:(:( I am going to make an effort to do better next week. The start up of this company has me busy from sun up to sun down and then some.

Food

I have been blessed to continue eating healthy with The Fresh Diet. They are such a blessing to my life.

Day 201 - 2 weeks to go

2010-10-11T07:57:00.000-05:00

201 days! Can you believe it? I can't! What a blessing. I'm so sorry I've taken a break from blogging. I'm in the middle of opening a company and it's taken all my time lately. But I'm back and I will blog as much as I can. I turn 40 in two weeks from today! I can't believe it! What a wonderful thing! I'm so excited for this birthday. I'm anxious to see if I've lost any weight these last few weeks. I feel like I have, but who knows! I am blessed to be back on track and to be moving forward at a very fast pace. It's all so exciting. I'm going to share a few words of inspirations that I've posted on Facebook lately. It's all amazing to read! Enjoy it! Much love to you all!

Words of Inspiration
Worthiness, in very simple terms, means, I have found a way to let the Energy reach me, the Energy that is natural, reach me. Worthiness, or unworthiness, is something that is pronounced upon you by you. You are the only one that can deem yourself worthy or unworthy. You are the only one who can love yourself into a state of allowing, or hate yourself in a state of disallowing. There is not something wrong with you, nor is there something wrong with one who is not loving you. You are all just, in the moment, practicing the art of not allowing, or the art of resisting. ~Abraham Hicks~

When you deliberately seek positive aspects of whatever you are giving your attention to, you, in a sense, tune your vibrational tuner to more positive aspects of everything. And, of course, you could tune yourself negatively as well. But as you are deliberately looking for positive aspects in yourself or in others, you will find more of those things: The better it gets, the better it gets, for you get more and more of what you are thinking about —whether you want it or not. ~Abraham-Hicks~

You don’t have to work at being in the high vibration that is natural to you, because it is natural to you. But you do have to stop holding the thoughts that cause you to lower your vibration. It’s a matter of no longer giving your attention to things that don’t allow your cork to float or don’t allow you to vibrate in harmony with who you really are. ~Abraham Hicks~

Others cannot understand the vibrational content of your desires, and they cannot understand the vibrational content of where you are, so they are not in any way equipped to guide you. Even when they have the very best of intentions and want your absolute Well-Being, they do not know.
And even through many of them attempt to be unselfish, it is never possible for them to separate their desire for you from their own desire for themselves. ~Abraham Hicks~

Positive Affirmation
I am WORTHY!!! I am LOVED!!!! I AM WHAT I AM AND I LOVE WHO I AM!!!

Training with Joe

The last 3 weeks we did the same program. My kids are home for Columbus Day and so I am just going to do a workout here. I'll let you know what tomorrow brings. :)

Food - Sorry no pics - Can't find my camera.

Breakfast

Apple Pistachio Muffin with Fresh Watermelon & Blueberry Yogurt

Lunch

Thai Turkey Burger on Whole Wheat Ciabatta with Sauteed Bok-Choy & Peanut Sauce

Dinner

Turkey Breast Cutlets with Roasted Pepper & Shallot Sauce with Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta and Sauteed Ruby Swiss Chard

Snack

Cucumber & Green Papaya Slaw with Low Fat Yogurt

Dessert

Raspberry Vanilla Pudding

Day 187 - 4 weeks to go

2010-09-27T15:08:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"Inspiration comes forth from within. It's what the light burning within you is about, as opposed to motivation, which is doing it because if you don't do it, there will be negative repercussions. Motivation is making myself do something that I don't really want to do. Inspiration is having the clear picture of what I am wanting -- and letting Universal forces come into play to get the outcome."

This just sang to my soul as I read it and I HAD to share it. I am constantly thinking to myself, "I am so grateful for the inspiration that is coming to me today." Literally every single day, I say that mantra to myself. Then I read this quote today and I just want to shout HOORAY, you're on the right path. You are figuring this out. You are doing what you have been brought here to do. You are going in the right direction. You are living downstream. You are living in the now. I am doing it! I UNDERSTAND!!! I'm so blessed. I'm so grateful. I am following my heart. I am living my dream. I am loving myself. I am doing everything my heart tells me to do. I am listening to my spirit. I am listening to the inspiration that is constantly flowing to me. I am blessed to hear it. I am blessed to know when it comes. I am blessed to feel this constant flow of joy and peace and goodness all around me. YES, I AM BEING INSPIRED EVERYDAY!!!! I'm blessed to have each of you in my life. I hope as you read this message, you will be inspired. You will FEEL my love for you. You will gain inspiration that you are seeking. Ask for inspiration, and it will be given to you. Then act on that inspiration accordingly. You will find miracles happen in your life. Much love to you all on this gorgeous Fall day. I just came back from a long walk outside. I soaked up the sun and enjoyed the nature of this earth. We are blessed to have such an incredible earth that gives us energy and power beyond words. I pray you will continually be inspired!!!

Positive Affirmation
I am INSPIRED!!!

Training with Joe

For today I did 3 sets of 10-15 per exercise rotating between 2 exercises
Weighted Back Squat - 45 lbs
Cable Row to Neck -30 lbs - So for this you bring you start off sitting and then bring your body down almost parallel and then do the row - HOLY ABS
Dumb Bell Flys - on my back - 20 lbs
Leg Lowering - So for this you lay on the floor propped up on your elbows then bring your legs up to a V position and then crunch them into yourself - HOLY ABS
Side Sit Up - You do this on the back extension machine - both sides
Dumb Bell Squat - 30 lbs
Back Extension
L- Lateral Raise - 7.5 lb

Food

Breakfast

Old Fashioned Oatmeal with Apricot & Toasted Pecans

Lunch

Classic Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken, Turkey Pastrami, Tomato, Cucumber, Romaine Lettuce & Ranch Dressing

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Tomato Alfredo Sauce with Herbed Barley Pilaf and Steamed Broccolini

Snack

Sugar-Free Boston Cream Pie

Dessert

Pink Poached Pear Filled with Creamy Ricotta Cheese & Honey Roasted Walnuts

Day 185 & Day 186

2010-09-25T06:37:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"Action that is inspired from aligned thought is joyful action. Action that is offered from a place of contradicted thought is hard work that is not satisfying and does not yield good results. When you really feel like jumping into action, that is a clear sign that your vibration is pure and you are not offering contradicting thoughts to your own desire. When you are having a hard time making yourself do something, or when the action you offer does not produce the results you are seeking, it is always because you are offering thoughts in opposition to your desire." ~Abraham Hicks~

I have experienced this first hand, almost daily now. I really look for inspiration in all that I do. Every morning I wake up and ask for inspiration and I really follow my heart in all I do during the day and my days are literally filled with pure joy most of my days. I am just HAPPY and filled with JOY all the time. It's the most marvelous way to live life. I know if I'm doing something and I feel joy and I feel happiness, then I'm in the FLOW of my life, moving downstream, but if I'm doing something and it makes me feel bad or feel like I shouldn't be doing this then I'm in a bad current desperately trying to paddle upstream. So I choose the easy way, I choose to paddle downstream and let the river of life carry be downstream into pure joy and pure happiness. Much love to you all on this amazing Fall day. It's a FOOTBALL day for our family. I hope you enjoy your family today and create eternal memories with them or with yourself!!! Much love to you all!

Positive Affirmation
I follow my heart, for my heart only knows truth!

Training with Joe

It's the WEEKEND - no training!

Food

Again, it's the WEEKEND - Healthy, Fresh choices ahead.

Day 184 HARMONY

2010-09-25T06:08:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"As you are feeling positive emotion - such as love, peace, happiness, joy, excitement, exhilaration ... it is your Inner Being communicating to you in that moment that you are feeling the emotion - that your thoughts are in harmony with that which you are wanting, As you are experiencing negative emotion - such as fear or doubt, anger, hatred, jealousy, stress, guilt, anxiety .. it is a communication from your Inner Being telling you that in that moment - that which you are focused upon is not in harmony with what you are wanting." ~ABRAHAM-HICKS~

Positive Affirmation
I am in harmony with all that I want!

Training with Joe

Dumb Bell Step Ups - 12.5 lbs - 10 each side
Pullover - This is where I lay on the bench and have my arms straight above me, locked elbows and then go down over my head with the dumb bell.
Chin Ups - I've never done these before and then are HARD. :)
Calf Raise Standing - 230 lbs
Romanian Dead Lift - 105 lbs
High Pulley Crunch - So this is where I kneel and face away from the cable and have the rope pulley pulled down to where I have my hands on either side of my ears and then I lean down and crunch down to the floor - 10 plates
Reverse Bicep Curl - 25 lbs
French Press - 25 lbs

Food

Breakfast

Blueberry Cream Cheese Crepes with Fresh Pineapple & Wild Berry Sauce

Lunch

Jamaican Style Chicken Wrap with Baby Lettuce, Red Onion and Fruit Chutney.

Dinner

Chicken Cordon Blue with Ham & Swiss Cheese with Nine Grain Pilaf and Roasted Poblano Peppers

Snack

Sugar Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Maraschino Cherries and Pecans

Dessert

Chocolate Pudding Topped with Toasted Almonds

Day 183 - YOU ARE WORTHY OF ALL GOOD THINGS

2010-09-23T09:24:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"Worthiness, in very simple terms, means I have found a way to let the Energy reach me, the Energy that is natural, reach me. Worthiness, or unworthiness, is something that is pronounced upon you by you. You are the only one that can deem yourself worthy or unworthy. You are the only one who can love yourself into a state of allowing, or hate yourself in a state of disallowing. There is not something wrong with you, nor is there something wrong with one who is not loving you. You are all just, in the moment, practicing the art of not allowing, or the art of resisting" ~Abraham-Hicks~

YES, YES, YES!!! I AM WORTHY!!! I believe this is the MOST IMPORTANT concept for ANYONE to understand. The fact that you are worthy of all good things in this life. YOU ARE!!! You are a DIVINE person who has been born to this incredible earth with so many opportunities placed before you, if you would only LOOK and SEE and FEEL your own self worth!!! YOU ARE WORTHY!!! YOU ARE DIVINE!!! YOU ARE LOVED!!! Realize it! KNOW IT!! There is so much out there for you if you could only get into alignment with yourself. Love yourself. Choose to be happy. Choose to FEEL WORTHY. Choose to FEEL LOVED. CHOOSE TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE A DIVINE SPIRITUAL BEING. You are blessed. Tell yourself over and over again out loud, I AM WORTHY!!! Much love to you this day!!!

Positive Affirmation
I AM WORTHY, I AM WORTHY, I AM WORTHY!!!!!!!!!

Training with Joe

Day 1 repeated
For today we did 2 sets of 10-15 per exercise rotating between 2 exercises
Weighted Back Squat - 45 lbs
Cable Row to Neck -30 lbs - So for this you bring you start off sitting and then bring your body down almost parallel and then do the row - HOLY ABS
Dumb Bell Flys - on my back - 20 lbs
Leg Lowering - So for this you lay on the floor propped up on your elbows then bring your legs up to a V position and then crunch them into yourself - HOLY ABS
Side Sit Up - You do this on the back extension machine - both sides
Dumb Bell Squat - 30 lbs
Back Extension
L- Lateral Raise - 7.5 lbs

Food

Breakfast

Honey Roasted Granola with Fresh Berries & Cherry Yogurt

Lunch

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich on Whole Bun with Sauteed Mushrooms

Dinner

Home Style Crab Cake with Southwestern Corn Saute and Brown Rice with Pecans & Scallions

Snack

Buffalo Style Chicken Strips with Roasted Pearl Onion

Dessert

Mixed Fresh Berries with Creamy Ricotta Cheese Dip.

Day 182

2010-09-23T09:07:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"I'm going to be happy. I'm going to skip. I'm going to be glad. I'm going to smile a lot. I'm going to be easy. I'm going to count my blessings. I'm going to look for reasons to feel good. I'm going to dig up positive things from the past. I'm going to look for positive things where I stand. I'm going to look for positive things in the future. It is my natural state to be a happy person. It's natural for me to love and to laugh. This is what is most natural for me. I am a happy person!"
- Abraham-Hicks

Didn't that make you HAPPY just reading that! SMILE!!! CHOOSE to be happy. It's a much better choice than choosing any other alternative. I AM HAPPY! I AM ALWAYS HAPPY! I CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY! You see, don't you feel better now! Much love to you all on this BEAUTIFUL Fall Day. The leaves are just starting to change to the most incredible reds and oranges. The smell of fall is in the air. It cool and crisp in the mornings here. The birds are singing. My kids all went to school HAPPY. I'm going to have a VERY PRODUCTIVE day today. I am blessed. I'm going to be 40 soon. My house is clean. I love my house. I'm going to take a walk outside in this beautiful world today. I AM HAPPY!!!! Much love to you all!!!

Positive Affirmation
I AM HAPPY with myself!

Training with Joe

Today was INTENSE to say the least - So this was day 2 of my current workout. I am doing this Charles Poliquin program for the next 12 weeks. I am now in week 3. So for week 3 I do 2 - 3 sets of each set of exercises. Week 4 I do 3 sets and attempt to go up in weight by the 3rd set. Week 5 I do 4 sets of each exercise and attempt to go up in weight. I am currently doing 12-15 reps per exercise. Rotating between day 1 and day 2, 4 days a week and doing an hour of cardio 1 day a week.
Dumb Bell Step Ups - 12.5 lbs - 10 each side
Pullover - This is where I lay on the bench and have my arms straight above me, locked elbows and then go down over my head with the dumb bell.
Chin Ups - I've never done these before and then are HARD. :)
Calf Raise Standing - 230 lbs
Romanian Dead Lift - 105 lbs
High Pulley Crunch - So this is where I kneel and face away from the cable and have the rope pulley pulled down to where I have my hands on either side of my ears and then I lean down and crunch down to the floor - 10 plates
Reverse Bicep Curl - 25 lbs
French Press - 25 lbs

Food - Sorry, having camera issues

Breakfast

Hawaiian Pineapple Stuffed Whole Wheat French Toast with Strawberries and Blueberry Cottage Cheese.

Lunch

Chicken Caesar Salad with Grape Tomato, Romaine Lettuce, Whole Wheat Croutons & Sun Dried Tomato with Caesar Dressing.

Dinner

Lean Turkey Meatballs with Fresh Marinara Sauce with Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous and Green Split Pea Puree

Snack

Chicken Skewer with Tequila Lime Glaze

Dessert

Apricot Cheese Cake

Day 181

2010-09-22T07:32:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration‎

"Begin to change the vocabulary you use to describe yourself and your expectations. Instead of saying, "Maybe," "If I'm lucky," "Perhaps," and "One never knows," use words and phrases such as "ABSOLUTELY," "CERTAINLY," and "I KNOW I CAN." When you use words that reflect an absence of doubt, you will conduct your life in the same way." ~DYER~

I read that today and I really listen to myself when I speak and make a conscious effort to speak in a positive manner. I would have to also include in my FAVORITE PHRASE of “I AM.” I believe “I AM” are probably THE MOST powerful words you can speak. Those words speak volumes to your spirit. I AM STRONG. I AM BEAUTIFUL. I AM PHYSICALLY FIT. I AM FULL OF JOY. I AM HAPPY. I AM FILLED WITH ENERGY. I AM SMART. I AM FABULOUS. I AM A GREAT PERSON. I AM A GREAT MOM. I AM CREATIVE. I AM HOPEFUL. I AM FILLED WITH PEACE. I AM A GREAT COOK. I AM AMAZING. I AM A GRATEFUL. I AM BLESSED. I AM FILLED WITH UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR EVERYONE I KNOW. I AM LOVED. I AM WORTHY OF ALL GOOD THINGS. I AM ……. Be at peace. Know that you are loved. Know that you are worthy of all good things. Know that you are not alone. I pray as you read this you will FEEL my love for each of you! Much love to you all!

Positive Affirmation

I AM WORTHY! I AM LOVED! I AM NOT ALONE!

Training with Joe

Cardio day so I did an hour on the SPIN bike

Food - Sorry no pics today.

Breakfast

Ricotta Cheese Crepes with Caramelized Bananas & Chocolate Sauce

Lunch

Greek Salad with Bulgarian Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Yellow & Green Tomato, Romaine Lettuce & Basil Vinaigrette

Dinner

Stuffed Chicken Asiago & Tarragon with Carrot & Rutabaga Mash and Roasted Bell Peppers

Snack

Mango Vanilla Pudding

Dessert

Apple Cinnamon Cheese Cake

Day 180 - SIMPLIFY

2010-09-21T07:48:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"SIMPLIFY, SIMPLIFY, SIMPLIFY... your life! As you do so, you will discover that many items that you previously chased after, including money, will begin to show up in your life without your pursuing them. This is one of the great ironies in life: LESS IS MORE!" ~DYER~

I have been going through this process for the last few weeks. Literally going through every drawer, every closet, every shelf, every, everything in my home. I have made NUMEROUS trips to goodwill. I have given away bag after bag of clothing and for everything I give away, I show gratitude for it in my life and bless it to bless someone else's life. It has served me well and now it is time to SIMPLIFY!!! It is so freeing to start getting rid of the things in your life that just don't matter anymore, or clothing that just doesn't fit anymore. It's WONDERFUL!!!! Much love to you all this day!

Positive Affirmation
I am blessed with everything I need in my life!

Training with Joe

New Exercises for the next 3 weeks. You will see two different sets of exercises that will only increases in sets, reps and weight, but will vary between 16 different moves.
For today we did 2 sets of 10-15 per exercise rotating between 2 exercises
Weighted Back Squat - 45 lbs
Cable Row to Neck -30 lbs - So for this you bring you start off sitting and then bring your body down almost parallel and then do the row - HOLY ABS
Dumb Bell Flys - on my back - 20 lbs
Leg Lowering - So for this you lay on the floor propped up on your elbows then bring your legs up to a V position and then crunch them into yourself - HOLY ABS
Side Sit Up - You do this on the back extension machine - both sides
Dumb Bell Squat - 30 lbs
Back Extension
L- Lateral Raise - 7.5 lbs - google you tube to see this one - easy, but hard to explain.

Food

Breakfast

Creamy Banana Nut Oatmeal

Lunch

Santa Fe Style Wrap with Pepper-Jack Cheese, Tomato, Avocado, Corn, Black Beans and Baby Lettuce.

Dinner

Citrus Marinated Beef Stir-Fry with Zucchini Rounds Stewed in Fresh Marinara Sauce and Grilled Asparagus

Snack

Blueberry Muffin

Dessert

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Creamy Vanilla Ricotta Cheese

Day 178 & 179

2010-09-19T22:08:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration

"KNOW that you are NOT your name, your occupation, or your Social Security number. You are ETERNALLY LIGHT AND DIVINE, regardless of what you have done or have failed to do, regardless of what family you lived in or what you may have been labeled. In the God intelligence, you are holy, and you have a purpose for being here!" ~DYER~

I read that this morning and it brought such PEACE and JOY to my life. I feel like I'm just on the cloud floating downstream and SEEING my surrounding and SEEING the LOVE and the LIGHT that is in this world. I am SO ETERNALLY BLESSED by everything around me. Especially my beautiful children, family, friends, loved ones! What a blessing it is to be ALIVE right now in this day and age. Much love to you all!

Positive Affirmation

I am a blessed!

Training with Joe

It's the weekend, my time off!

Food

I'm eating on my own on the weekends. I feel really good about my food choices. They are mainly healthy. :)

Day 177 - Energy Flows Where Attention Goes

2010-09-19T21:52:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
Remember that ENERGY FLOWS WHERE ATTENTION GOES. This is true in EVERY SITUATION, good or bad.

"Now this Energy Flow will buy you things money won't.
It will buy you wellness
It will buy you exhilaration
It will bring you good experiences
It will bring you relationships
It will bring you fulfillment
It will bring you money, too

It is a Source through which all things and from which all things come.

Pure positive Energy and it streams forth in abundance.
And you've got a Gold Card to this account.

The only thing you have to do to access this account with an endless balance is 2 things.

You have to identify an object of attention to which you will flow it. In other words, if you don't use it, it won't come to you. So you have to continually open avenues to which you will flow it by identifying, "I want this, I want this, I want this, I want this".

..And you have to FEEL GOOD when you identify the outlet. As you open that avenue, as you identify that object of attention and you FEEL the positive Energy flowing toward it - now the Energy is flowing...

And we promise you, doors will open that will bring you that. Sometimes the door will be a monetary door, sometimes it will not be. But that does not matter.

Once you've identified it and found the feeling place, it must come to you. It defies the Law of Attraction for it not to come." ~Abraham-Hicks~

So I have found that this is TRUE in EVERY SINGLE thing I do in my life. Whatever I give my energy to, good or bad, I bless it with ENERGY! It typically for me though is always good. I am moving downstream on this white water rapid right now at such a fast pace and I am enjoying the thrill that each new day brings me. There is so much that is happening in my life right now for the good. I just walk around and SMILE all day long. What a blessing it is to be alive and to have pure joy in my life. Much love to you all!

Positive Affirmation
I am FILLED WITH ENERGY!!!

Training with Joe

SPIN 1 hour - that's it - my cardio day

Food - Sorry no pics

Breakfast

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Waffles with Fresh Mango & Mandarin Orange Ricotta Cheese

Lunch

Chicken Caesar Salad with Grape Tomato, Romaine Lettuce, Whole Wheat Croutons & Sun Dried Tomato with Caesar Dressing.

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Chili Pineapple Sauce with Spanish Style Brown Rice and Smoky Maple Baked Beans.

Snack

Strawberry Banana Cheese Cake

Dessert

Maple Baked Pear Filled with Mascrapone Cheese and Crusted with Crunchy Oats.

Day 176 - Day of Gratitude

2010-09-16T09:24:00.000-05:00

Word of Inspiration
"Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change." ~ Dyer~

So today I have chosen to create a Day of Gratitude for myself. I am expressing Gratitude for everything this day. I started off my day this morning going into the gym and exercising. Then onto the steam room for my 3 sessions of gratitude. Then onto the shower for another session of gratitude. I am especially grateful for my PERFECT BODY today. I would love to share with you my thoughts as I was in the steam room and as I showered this morning about my body. This is something I do daily as I shower, not to this extent, but in various forms. Today I expressed gratitude for many things about my body. Here's a little bit about what I said to myself.

"I am grateful for my beautiful hair, it is perfect in every way. I'm grateful that it shines and that it's soft and that I have an abundance of hair to love. I am grateful for my brain, for the amazing intellect I have, for the ability to be blessed with so many thoughts, to be able to think clearly, to have such power and energy come from my brain. I am grateful for my ear, that I hear to the best of my ability. I am grateful that I can hear that still small voice within me telling me the paths I should take. I am grateful for my mouth and my teeth, that they can chew my food and be strong and healthy. I am grateful for my smile, that I can do this simple gesture and bring joy to so many. I am grateful for my tongue and the ability to taste the amazing flavors that this world has to offer. What a blessing that is. I am grateful for my throat for the ability to swallow with ease. I am grateful for my eyebrows and all that they to do protect my eyes from debris. I am grateful for my beautiful eyes and for the ability to see peoples spirits. To SEE the good in everyone I meet. To see the magnitude of incredible colors that are every where I look. I am grateful for my neck and for the ability I have to move it around and see this earth and the beauty in it. I am grateful for my shoulders. That they are free of pain. That they are whole. That they are strong and able to aid my arms to move. I am grateful for my elbows and the ease of movement in them. I am grateful for my arms and for all that they do to help me in my life. I am grateful for their strength and their ability to help me get the job done. I am grateful for my hands and for all that they do to aid me in my daily work. I am grateful for their strength and their beauty. I am grateful for my fingernails, for the strength in them and the ability they have to constantly renew themselves. I am grateful for my chest and for the blessing I had to nourish my children through my own body. I am grateful for my lungs and the ability to be able to breathe normally and constantly. I am grateful for my heart and the undeniable ability for it to recognize truth and to bless me with intuition and strength. I am grateful for every beat and the blood that it flows through my body to give me life. I am grateful for the truths it shares with me everyday. Because as you know, the heart can only speak truth, your head will lie to you, but your heart, your heart only speaks truth. You might call it divine intuition. I am grateful for my vital organs and all that they do to cleanse my body continuously and bless me with the proper nutrition and energy that I need in my life. I am grateful for my back and my spine, for the strength it has to carry my frame and to let me stand tall. I am grateful for my legs and the power and strength that is within them. They are amazing and they carry me around day to day. I am grateful for my feet, oh how I love my feet. They have never let me down. They have carried so much weight on them through the years and still managed to function properly. How I love my feet. I am grateful for all the excess fat that I have within my body. I am grateful that it is continually being liquefied and that it is continually flowing out of my body. It has served me well all these years and now I am ALLOWING it to be released and flow out of my body. I am grateful for all that I am. I AM WHERE I AM, I AM WHO I AM, I AM WHAT I AM and for that I am GRATEFUL."

May you continue to feel blessed in your life. May you continue in feel gratitude for all that you are. You are perfect in every way. You are worthy of all good things in your life. You are loved!!! You are not alone!!!
I pray that you feel my love for each of you!

Do your best to FEEL a little better each day. Work your way up the emotional guidance scale, as you do you will find that soon enough, you will FEEL JOY, and APPRECIATION, FREEDOM, EMPOWERMENT, LOVE, GRATITUDE, HAPPINESS all day every day!!!

I am going to post the Emotional Guidance Scale below. See where you are on this scale. Take the steps necessary to continue up the scale. Show GRATITUDE for all that you and all that you are becoming. As you do these exercise of gratitude, you will FEEL empowered. You will FEEL the love that is out there for you. You will FEEL worthy of all good things! Much love to you this day!!!

The Abraham-Hicks Emotional Guidance Scale

Abraham-Hicks has come up with a series of emotions that will help you work from feeling bad to feeling better about what ever you are experiencing. If you find where you are emotionally on the scale, and then try and find thoughts that feel just a tad bit better about it. Small baby steps toward Joy.
This is the scale:

The Emotional Guidance Scale

1.	Joy/Appreciation/Empowered/Freedom/Love
2.	Passion
3.	Enthusiasm/Eagerness/Happiness
4.	Positive Expectation/Belief
5.	Optimism
6.	Hopefulness
7.	Contentment
8.	Boredom
9.	Pessimism
10.	Frustration/Irritation/Impatience
11.	Overwhelment
12.	Disappointment
13.	Doubt
14.	Worry
15.	Blame
16.	Discouragement
17.	Anger
18.	Revenge
19.	Hatred/Rage
20.	Jealousy
21.	Insecurity/Guilt/Unworthiness
22.	Fear/Grief/Depression/Despair/Powerlessness

From the book “Ask and It is Given”, pg. 114

Positive Affirmation

I am blessed to have the PERFECT body and I LOVE IT!!!

Training with Joe

We did 3 sets of 12 for each exercise rotating between two exercises at a time.
Row - 60 lbs
Tricep pulldown - 40 lbs
Push Ups
Kettle Ball Swing - 25 lbs
Dumb Bell Chest Press - 22.5lbs
Overhead Bench Lat Pull Down with dumb bell - 22.5 lbs
Bicep Curl - Barbell - 30 lbs
Weighted Barbell Squats - 30 lbs
Full Crunch
Reverse Decline Crunch

Food

Breakfast - Sorry no picture!

Apricot & Cherry Oatmeal with Toasted Almonds

Lunch

Philly Cheese Steak Whole Wheat Wrap with Sauteed Mushrooms

Dinner

Lean Turkey Meatballs with Fresh Marinara Sauce with Southwestern Corn Saute and Wild Rice & Cranberry Pilaf

Snack

Sugar Free Cinnamon swirl Coffee Cake

Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake

Day 175 - THE FINAL COUNTDOWN - 40 days to go!!!

2010-09-16T08:22:00.000-05:00

Can you believe it! I have only 40 days to go until I turn 40. That Europe song The Final Countdown keeps playing through my head. I'm so excited to step on the scale that day and see what it shows. I just feel like my excess fat is literally melting away and it feels great!!! I FEEL GREAT!

Words of Inspiration
Your will is the ego part of you that believes you're separate from others, separate from what you'd like to accomplish or have, and separate from God. It also believes that you are your acquisitions, achievements, and accolades. This ego will wants you to constantly acquire evidence of your importance... On the other hand, your imagination is the concept of Spirit within you. ...with imagination, we have the power to be anything we desire to be." ~DYER~

Positive Affirmation
I imagine my life to be perfect in all areas!

Training with Joe

Once again, 3 sets of 12 for each exercise - rotating between 2 exercises
Dead Lift 145 lbs
Good Mornings - 45 lbs
Bench Press - 45 lbs
Tricep Dip on the bench
Leg Press - 250 lbs
Hamstring Curl - Single Leg - Both Sides - 30 lbs
Squat Rotations - 30 lbs
Toe Heel step ups
Full ab crunch
top ab crunch
reverse crunch

Food

Breakfast

Mandarin Orange Ricotta Cheese Crepes with Fresh Strawberries

Lunch

Black Angus Beef Burger on Whole Wheat Bun With Tomato, Lettuce & Dijonaise

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Red Wine & Shallot Reduction Sauce with Southwestern Orzo and Pineapple Glazed Sweet Potato

Snack

Passion Fruit Cheese Cake

Dessert

Fresh Berries & Pineapple with Strawberry Yogurt

Day 174 - Think before you speak

2010-09-14T16:21:00.000-05:00

"The thoughts that you think, regarding those things that you want, set into motion the creation, and eventual fulfillment, of that which you want. And likewise, the thoughts that you think, regarding those things that you do not want, set into motion the creation, and eventual fulfillment, of that which you do NOT want." ~Abraham Hicks~ Just had to share this because it goes along with my fat releasing mantra that I shared yesterday!

Words of Inspiration - This one is LONG, but well worth the read. :)
"I learned this years ago & its true. we teach people the boundaries of what is acceptable and not acceptable with us. the words and actions of others... our partners, family and friends... and each new person we encounter.

we can respond in loving kindness & never argue with others, ye...t not forget that words that come from us may be the ones that build & nurture, nourish and caress~ the other. we can teach them healthy habits, and healthy ways of communicating and treating others, by example of our own words and responses to them, our kind and tender manner ~

sometimes we need to say "no, that is not acceptable" and with as much gentleness in our heart that we can let loose and bloom into the situation, we can teach "no" to the other person. no argument, no conflict, no opposition...

we also need to be exact* on how we want things to go, what we would love and like to see happen and the other person treat us... say and do... no vagueness! precision!

* take their feelings into account, empathize!
"is that ok with you?" :)
"what do you think?" :)
unite into one field.
have the other your deepest friend and precious one, so that nothing but love may seep into your communication with them~
this is the secret for true and lasting transformation.
but we also need to be clear and firm in our heart about what is acceptable and not too! no walking on egg-shells... clear and open communication is what is needed, and heart to heart.

don't be afraid of their responses. hold steadfast with your unquenchable desire for peace and unity, love and prosperity between you. dont waver from this desire.
and focus on what you DO want. the outcome... a peaceful, mutually understanding one where mutual respect and honor is FELT between you, along with tender care and compassion for the other. have them as important as you..

blessings and may the force be with you ~
of love and light
may it be in you...
may it be u
it is u ♥

beyond what changes on the outside, we want things to change fundamentally within all the people involved. we want mutual understanding, care and compassion to blossom in all the hearts. then the outward changes are results of deeper changes, not outward brittle changes based on things like fear of blame or conflict, shame, fear of criticism ~

we want positive changes based around love and unity, mutual care and understanding and wishes for each other's growth and betterment in all areas of their life!

what matters most about what we do is not what we do, but the feeling, motive and intention behind what we do. this matters as much with what others do too.

may we bring high energy and bright aspirations behind everything we do & may we look through others' muffled haphazard doings to the good intentions and motives behind them.(sometimes people say they do things because they want whats best for us, but really, what they are doing are making things far harder for us, and helping cause us stress, worry, and sadness for eg..) then we can teach them how best to serve our needs in good feelings ~ ♥" - Owen Fox

Honestly Owen, I couldn't have said it better myself. This is an incredible message! I hope you all enjoyed reading it as much as I did!

Positive Affirmation
I CHOOSE my words wisely and speak out of pure love!

Training with Joe

So today I ended up doing my workout at home EARLY this morning since I have a busy day ahead of me. Here's what I did. FYI - I have a full gym in my basement with all the weightlifting stuff I could want.
3 sets of 12 on every exercise and rotated between 2 exercises
Bosu Single Leg Lunges - I am really trying to focus on balance right now. That is one thing I WILL overcome. :) For these I held onto 10 lb. dumbbells
Push Ups
Stability Ball Tricep Extensions - For this I laid my upper back on the ball and stabilized my feet and then had my arms straight over my head and held the dumbbell (20lbs) and would bend at the elbow and come down over my head.
Bicep Curl - 20 lbs
Chest Press - 40 lbs
Chest Fly - 40 lbs
Ab Crunch - 100
Stability Ball Ab Crunch - 100

Food

Breakfast

Toasted Granola with Diced Pears & Honey Almond Ricotta Cheese

Lunch

Whole Wheat Pizza Alfredo with Portabella Mushroom & Pepper-Jack Cheese

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Apricot Curry Sauce with Farro Grain Pilaf and Steamed Asparagus

Snack

Whole Wheat Chicken Quesadilla with Pepper-Jack Cheese & Mango Salsa

Dessert

Pistachio Crusted Chocolate Dipped Figs

Day 173 - Meditate

2010-09-13T12:23:00.002-05:00

So I have begun a NEW workout regime. I now wake up at 4:20am and get to the club by 5am. I will be doing this from now on. This time seems to work best for me. I LOVE early mornings and I feel like my workouts are that much more effective. I also will be enjoying my daily time in my sanctuary (STEAM ROOM). I will be doing 3 sessions of 5-7 minutes in there. Each time I go in I go through all my feelings and thoughts of gratitude for my body, mind and spirit. It's become my favorite part of my day and a perfect way to end my workout each day.

I have to share with you my new mantra with my excess fat that is in my body. I literally massage each area of fat on my body and while doing so I say to myself the following as I'm rubbing my belly for instance. "I am so grateful for all that you've done for me. You have served me well. I now release you from my body to go ahead and liquefy and FLOW out of me. Thank you, but I no longer need you in my life. I am ALLOWING you to liquefy and just flow out of me" Let me tell you, it works!!!!!!! It's the whole art of allowing and releasing. I literally PEE all of the time and EVERY SINGLE TIME I go to the bathroom I give thanks and bless my body for living the flow and allowing my fat to flow out of me. It's WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!

Words of Inspiration
"Be PEACEFUL, Experience SILENCE, MEDITATE, and really LISTEN to God. The result will be that you will find the solution to each of your problems - be it related to relationships, finances, health, or self-image - within yourself."~Dyer~

I read that this morning and just smiled. This has become one of the MOST IMPORTANT elements of my weight loss transformation and journey. I take the time every single day to JUST BE. You can do this at anytime, and anywhere. When you are showering, when you are driving, when you are awake, when you are falling asleep. Just be at peace. Clear your thoughts. Listen to what comes. You will receive the solutions to your problems. You will receive peace in your spirit. You will be eternally blessed. Be Still and Know!!! Much love to you all on this incredible day!

Positive Affirmation
Well BEING is my birthright and I am blessed!

Training with Joe

So I did 3 sets of 12 of each exercise rotating between two exercises at a time.
Push ups
Kettle Ball Swings - 25lbs
T Bar - Chest Pulls - 35 lbs
Back Extensions
BarBell Bicep Curls - 25 lbs
Tricep Pulldowns - 40 lbs
Single Leg Steps Ups - Both Sides
Squats
Sit Ups - Flat Bench
Upper Crunch

Food

Breakfast

Hawaiian Style Oatmeal with Pineapple & Toasted Coconut Flakes

Lunch

Feta Cheese Salad with Roasted Yellow Squash, Tomato, Walnuts, Cranberries, Radicchio Lettuce Mix & Red Wine Vinaigrette

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Yellow Pepper & Shallot Sauce with Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta and Braised Baby Carrots

Snack

Raspberry Vanilla Pudding

Dessert

Pineapple Cheese Cake

Day 172 - Living in the Now

2010-09-13T08:42:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"You cannot have a better past, so abandon that idea right now. You did what you knew how to do, given the circumstances of your life. Instead of indulging in regrets, let your thoughts remain on LOVE, and let your actions STEM FROM THAT LOVE." ~Dyer~

The past is just that the past. Let it go. Forgive those you need to forgive, including yourself and let it go. Live in the present. Live in the now. That's all that really matters is what is happening NOW. You are a divine spiritual being who has made choices in your life. You are loved. You are blessed. Choose LOVE! Much love to you all!

Positive Affirmation
I am Living in the NOW~

Training with Joe

Weekend = no training. :):):)

Food

I made great healthy choices this weekend. FOOD IS MY FRIEND

Day 171 - Much love to you all!!!!!!

2010-09-11T12:08:00.000-05:00

Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.
~ Henry David Thoreau

Words of Inspiration
"If there is someone in your life whom you love, tell him or her how you feel, even if you are afraid to do so. By taking action against your fear of intimacy, you invite your higher self, your loving presence, to replace your ego's nonloving fear tactics. " ~DYER~

I thought that was a very appropriate message for today. Take the time to tell those individuals in your life that you love them, that you appreciate them, that you forgive them, that you look up to them. Whatever is in your heart, take the time today to let it out. Write a song, paint a picture, dance, just be!!! LOVE YOURSELF. Love your neighbors. Heal your spirit, let go of the past, choose to be happy, choose peace in your life. Much love to you all! I want you to know that I love each of you so much. My hope for you as you read this message today that you will FEEL my love for you, that you will know that there is always HOPE, that there is always a choice is all that you do. Know that you are loved. Know that you are worthy of all good things! Just BE STILL AND KNOW!!!

Positive Affirmation
I am surrounded by love!

Training with Joe

It's the weekend!!! My two days off - Hooray!!!

Food

So I have decided to eat on my own on the weekends from now on. FOOD IS MY FRIEND. I am making healthy choices in my life!!!

Day 170 - Choose to be Kind

2010-09-10T08:08:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"If you see someone who is very different from you in physical appearance or in age or in economic status, use your mind to SEND THEM LOVE rather than a judgmental thought." ~Dyer~ In other words, CHOOSE TO BE KIND and not judgmental.

If people could only realize the negative energy they put on a person as they are judgmental. It's so sad to watch and to experience. May we all realize our thought pattern, if you allow judgement to come in, take the steps and change that thought. Change it to LOVE. Change it to kindness. Change it to pure positive energy. You do this, it will change you for the better. Much love to you all this day!

Positive Affirmation
I am CHOOSING to BE KIND this day!

Training with Joe

We did 3 sets of 12 for each exercise, rotating between two exercises each set
Push Ups
Choppers - 25 lbs both sides
Leg Press - 280 lbs
Lunges - 12 each side
Tricep Pulldown - 30 lbs.
Lat Pulldown - Reverse Close Grip - 60 lbs.
Chest Press - 40 lbs.
Reverse Fly - 40 lbs.
Full Abdominal Crunch - 80 lbs
Upper Abdominal Crunch - 80 lbs

Food

Breakfast

Apricot Cream Cheese Crepes with Fresh Oranges & Raspberries

Lunch

Turkey Deli Whole Wheat Wrap with Baby Lettuce & Dijonaise

Dinner

Beef Kebab with Peppercorn Brandy Sauce with Sweet Potato Hash and Steamed Broccolini

Snack

Grilled Pineapple Rings Topped with Raspberry Infused Mascarpone

Dessert

Coconut Cheese Cake

Day 169 - I am Forgiven

2010-09-09T15:55:00.000-05:00

I took the girls apple picking today with their friends, Myah, Morgan & Miranda. It was the PERFECT day. My son Tyler got injured at football last night so he stayed home with grandma today.

Words of Inspiration
"Practice releasing the emotions of fear and guilt and replacing them with LOVE, FORGIVENESS, and KINDNESS. If you are feeling guilty about your past conduct, remind yourself that you are inviting turmoil into your life. Release the guilt by forgiving yourself and vowing to avoid that kind of conduct in the future." ~DYER~
I just recently went through this process of forgiving myself for all those negative thoughts and emotions I have experienced in my life. I forgave myself for allowing myself to get up to 300 lbs. I forgave myself for the thoughts and actions that were not in alignment with my true self. I AM WORTHY. I AM LOVED. I AM FORGIVEN! What a blessing it is to go through this healing process. By doing this and by loving yourself and forgiving yourself you ALLOW the healing process to take place. YOU HEAL YOURSELF. YOU HEAL YOUR SPIRIT. You are pure energy! You have the power to do anything you choose in your life. You have the power to DREAM and IMAGINE and so why not DREAM BIG, IMAGINE ALL GOOD THINGS COMING INTO YOUR LIFE. FEEL the blessings pour over you. Ask for guidance. There are so many angels and guides out there to help you if you but ask. You are WORTH EVERYTHING!!!! Release the guilt, move on and allow healing to take place in your life! Much love to you all this day!

Positive Affirmation
I AM FORGIVEN

Training with Joe

Arc Trainer - 15 mins warm up
So for the following exercises we did 3 sets of 15 with 1 minute rest inbetween sets.
Lying Hamstring Curls - 50 lbs
Flat Bench Dumbbell press - 25 lbs
Barbell Split Squat with rear foot elevated - 30 lbs
Dumbbell bent over row - 25 lbs
Decline Bench Sit Ups

Food

Breakfast

Coconut Cream & Walnut Oatmeal

Lunch

Chicken Caesar Wrap with Romaine Lettuce & Cucumber on a Sun-Dried Tomato Tortilla Wrap.

Dinner

Roasted Pork Meatballs with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Pesto Pearl Barley and Steamed Sugar Snaps

Snack

Whole Wheat Chicken Tortellini with Fresh Basil Pesto

Dessert

Coconut Chocolate Pudding

Day 168

2010-09-08T19:07:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration

“Begin to change the vocabulary you use to describe yourself and your expectations. Instead of saying, “Maybe,” “If I’m Lucky,” “Perhaps,” and “One never knows,” use words and phrases such as “Absolutely,” “Certainly,” and “I KNOW I CAN.” When you use words that reflect an absence of doubt, you will conduct your life in the same way. “ ~DYER~

I teach this to my children every single day. I have become very aware of my language and how I am articulating my thoughts and my words. When you make the shift to positive, pure language, everything around you makes that same shift. With my kids, I have taught them the POWER of the two BEST words ever revealed to man, I AM. When we drive in the car we often play the I AM game. And just go around the car and state I AM… For example, I AM smart. I AM a great reader. I AM a straight A student. I AM loving. I AM kind. I AM beautiful. I AM healthy. I AM fit. I AM the perfect size. I AM filled with inspiration. I AM pure energy. I AM filled with unconditional love. I AM WHAT I AM AND I AM PERFECT!!! Much love to you all this BEAUTIFUL summer day!!!

Positive Affirmation

I AM...............

Training with Joe

Cardio Day - OH JOY
100 Jump Ropes
30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
30 Back Extensions
10 Floors - Stairmaster
150 Jump Ropes
30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
30 Back Extensions
20Floors - Stairmaster
200 Jump Ropes
30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
30 Back Extensions
30 Floors - Stairmaster
250 Jump Ropes
30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
30 Back Extensions
40 Floors - Stairmaster
300 Jump Ropes
30 Kettle Ball Swings - 25 lbs.
30 Back Extensions
50 Floors - Stairmaster

Food

Breakfast

Fresh Fruit Salad with Pineapple, Strawberry, Orange, Watermelon, Blueberry & Blueberry Vanilla Ricotta Cheese

Lunch

California Style Wrap with Avocado, Baby Lettuce, Roasted Turkey, Monterey-Jack Cheese and Fresh Chunky Salsa.

Dinner

Chicken Breast & Basil Pesto Roulade with Sweet Baby Peas and Red Bell Pepper Orzo

Snack

Sweet Potato Chips with Fresh Guacamole Dip

Dessert

Peach Cheese Cake

Day 167 - CHANGE IS COMING

2010-09-07T21:47:00.000-05:00

CHANGE IS COMING!!! I feel something so big on the horizon for me. As I spent my time in the steam room today I just felt like I am on this great river rapid that is moving at the speed of light and everything in my life is changing for the good. I am LIVING MY DREAM!!! I am DREAMING BIG!!!! All my dreams are coming true. My life is changing. I am forever blessed with JOY and PEACE in my spirit. I LOVE MYSELF!!! I welcome the change into my life. I am opening the doors and saying please come in. I am in this state of ALLOWING!!! I am ALLOWING all good things to come my way. I am ALLOWING for my fat to liquify and literally flow downstream and leave my body! I am ALLOWING for abundance to come into my life. I welcome it all!!!

Words of Inspiration

‎"You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can ALWAYS control what goes on INSIDE." ~Dyer~ Such a true statement. Do you find yourself always trying to control situations, circumstances, the way other people perceive you as, the "things" other people do? You must realize that is out of your control. The only thing you truly can control in your life is YOUR THOUGHTS and how you CHOOSE to THINK.

As you come to the realization that you cannot control anything but yourself, peace will begin to flow to you. You will start the journey downstream. You will get on that rapid and go for the ride of your life. You are the MOST POWERFUL, MOST BEAUTIFUL, MOST WORTHY Individual on this earth. YOU NEED TO REALIZE THIS FOR YOU!!! You are pure energy! You are loved. You are WORTHY!!! Remember, it takes only seconds to change a thought. It takes only seconds to change how you look at things. It takes only seconds to choose not to let things affect you. It takes only seconds to feel LOVE. It takes only seconds to realize your own self worth (which comes from only one thing - "thinking" that you are worthy). You CHOOSE the way you think, so take a few seconds today and choose to change your thoughts to positive ones. Much love to you this day!!!!

Positive Affirmation

I am pure energy. I have the power to change my world.

Training with Joe

For every exercise we would rotate between two exercise and do 3 sets of 15 for each exercise today.
Dumbbell pullovers 20 lbs
Split Squats 10 lbs
Prone Leg Curls - 35 lbs
Leaning Lateral Raise - 7.5 lbs
Close Grip Standing bicep curls - 35 lbs
Dumbbell Bench Press with rotation - 15 lbs.

Food - Back to The Fresh Diet - BLESSINGS!!!

Breakfast
Honey Roasted Granola with Fresh Diced Pineapple & Passion Fruit Yogurt
Lunch
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup with Black Bean, Corn, Bell Pepper, and Tomato.
Dinner
Szechuan Style Chicken Stir-Fry With Bamboo Shoots & Shredded Carrots with Fall Vegetable Saute and Roasted Green Asparagus
Snack
Blueberry Cheese Cake
Dessert
Buffalo Style Chicken Strips with Roasted Pearl Onion

Day 166 - Happy Labor Day

2010-09-07T21:11:00.000-05:00

I had a wonderful Labor Day. We spent the day with our friends Keith, Deb & their son Cole. It's so lovely to be with friends who you know and literally JUST BE. You don't have to pretend, you don't have to worry about saying the right thing or making the right food, you can JUST BE. That's how Monday was. It was perfect! We had a lovely BBQ, watched a movie (that I fell asleep in since I woke up at 4:30am to go and exercise). Played with the kids. Just created eternal memories. HEAVEN!!!

Words of Inspiration

“Remember that what you think about expands. Since you have the POWER to make your inner world work for you or against you, use it to CREATE THE IMAGES OF BLISS that you want to occur in your material world. Eventually, that inner bliss will be the blueprint that you consult as the architect of your everyday life.” ~Dyer~

Once again, incredible quote from Dr. Dyer. Energy Flows Where Attention Goes! I have found as I continue to create the images of my perfect life and create the vision of not only my life, but exactly how I want to live my life. What I want to do, the people I want to associate with, the activities I want to enjoy daily, monthly yearly, the foods I want to eat, the body I want to have, the lifestyle I want to lead, every little detail I create. It is my choice! It is my own creation. The FEELINGS I FEEL as I imagine this life and what it will be like is undeniable. It is pure bliss. It is pure joy! It is pure unconditional love. It is PEACE!!! I am creating that life for myself. I am allowing myself to travel downstream. Right now I feel like I am traveling at the speed of light and it’s exhilarating to do so. Much love to you as you create the life you want to LIVE!!! Much love and peace to each of you this wonderful holiday.

Positive Affirmation

I create my own world!

Training with Joe

So today we started a new program. Actually I went into the club this morning refreshed and renewed from being off for 4 days and Joe said he wanted to try a new program out on me for the next 12 weeks. So of course I said OK! I had an epiphany yesterday about Joe. He is like an artist at work. I am this big clump of clay that he is molding and shaping into his vision of how my body should look. Quite frankly, I don't have a clear vision on how my body should look after I shed this excess fat and Joe does. So in the end, I will be his masterpiece. He is taking 5 hours a week and creating his masterpiece with me. I can't wait to see what he creates. :)
This new program is called the Charles Poliquin - German Body Composition program. He is doing the intermediate level with me for the next 12 weeks. Hey, I can do anything for 12 weeks. :):):) The only thing I know is we have cut all excess cardio out of my workout. So instead of riding the SPIN bike for an extra hour a day, I am going to be going into the steam room for 3 seven minute sessions. While in the steam room (my sanctuary) I go in with the intent of blessing my body, mind and spirit. So each session I take one of the 3 elements and go through this entire healing process each day. It's the BEST 21 minutes EVER!!!! I'll share with you the things I think while in the steam room another day. Too much to write about tonight.
Here is our workout for today:
Single Arm Cable Rows - 30 lbs - 3 sets of 12 rotating with
Lunges - 3 sets of 26
Single Leg Hamstring Curls - 30 lbs - 2 sets of 12 each leg rotating with
Incline Press - 22.5 lb dumbbells 3 sets of 12
Upright Row - 25 lbs rotating with 3 sets of 12
Leg Lowering - 3 sets of 12
Close Grip Bicep Preacher Curls - 35 lbs 3 sets of 12 rotating with
Rope Tricep Pull Downs - 30 lbs. 3 sets of 12
Squat Rotations - 12.5 lbs. 3 sets of 12

Food

We had a BBQ!

Day 164 & 165

2010-09-07T20:51:00.000-05:00

What a wonderful weekend I had. On Saturday I spent the day with my family attending Tyler's football game. It was a nail biter. Literally came down to the last 30 seconds and WE WON!!! 20-19. Such a GOOD game. Then afterwards we were blessed to be able to go to a football party and enjoy the football families. What a great group of kids on Tyler's team this year. Such a blessing!

On Sunday, I had a BUSY day at home. Lots of cleaning, lots of decorating. TONS OF FUN!!! I'm being serious when I say that. I LOVE to decorate for the holidays and so I took down all my Americana decor and put up Halloween. Yes, I did say Halloween! :):):) I'll post pictures this week. One of my dear friends, Cori came over on Sunday and we had such a heartfelt talk with each other. It was a blessing! All in all and A+ weekend!!!

Words of Inspiration

“I am deserving. I deserve ALL GOOD Not some, not a little bit, but ALL GOOD. I now move past all negative, restricting thoughts. I release and let go of the limitations of my parents. I love them, and I go beyond them. I am not their negative opinions, nor their limiting beliefs. I am not bound by any of the fears or prejudices of the current society I live in."

I no longer identify with limitation of any kind.”

“In my mind, I have total freedom. I now move into a new space of consciousness, where I am willing to see myself differently. I am willing to create new thoughts about myself and about my life. My new thinking becomes new experiences.

I now know and affirm that I am at one with the Prospering Power of the Universe. As such, I now prosper in a number of ways. The totality of possibilities lies before me. I deserve life, a good life. I deserve good health. I deserve to live comfortably and to prosper. I deserve joy and happiness. I deserve freedom to be all that I can be. I deserve more than that. I deserve all good.

The Universe is more than willing to manifest my new beliefs. And I accept this abundant life with JOY, PLEASURE , and GRATITUDE. For I AM DESERVING. I ACCEPT IT; I KNOW IT TO BE TRUE.” ~Louise Hay~

I had to share that entire quote this morning. I read that and just wanted to shout for joy. As Louise uses the word deserving, for me I replace the word deserve and use WORTHY. Why? Because those are the issues in my life and in my spirit that I have been facing, my own worthiness. Yes, deserve works too. It’s all the same message. It just resonates within me as truth. I am so blessed in my life to really KNOW these things in which Louise Hay is speaking of. I FEEL it! It is pure JOY and LOVE in my LIFE. Much LOVE TO YOU ALL this Holiday Weekend!!!

Positive Affirmation

I am FREE to think, choose and act how I choose to.

Training with Joe

No Training over the weekend, although I must say with my taking down and putting up holiday decor I went up and down our stairs over 100 times with heavy rubbermaids. :)

Food

I did not choose to eat The Fresh Diet this weekend. Instead I just made healthy choices for myself. I knew it was going to be a hectic weekend and I decided to JUST BE this holiday weekend and I did just that!

Day 163 - Practice Generosity

2010-09-03T08:32:00.001-05:00

Words of Inspiration

“Practice Generosity. People who give willingly of their possessions and their money are not doing it because they “have it to give.” They are coming from a special heart space that is attracted to serving and sharing. WE CAN ALL GIVE SOMETHING in the service of others and in service of our HIGHER SELVES.” ~Dyer~

I read that this morning and can testify that this practice will bring so much joy to you. I have always lived like this. In fact I have many friends that don’t understand why I do what I do. I don’t EVER give to gain praise. I ONLY GIVE to bring joy to others. It brings so much peace to my soul when I see the joy on another’s face when I freely give of myself. This does not have to be monetary at all. This can be as simple as a SMILE. I challenge you this weekend to serve someone freely without wanting anything in return. Give someone a compliment. Smile at a stranger. Express LOVE to your partner. Tell a joke. Create eternal memories with your children. Remember it’s your choice!!! JUST BE!!! Much love to you all this holiday weekend. May you all be safe in your travels and enjoy your celebrations!

Positive Affirmation

I am what I am and I give freely of myself everyday!
I am grateful that Well-Being is Eternally Flowing to me!!!

Training with Joe

I CHOSE not to go in today. I was sick all day and night yesterday - no food, no water for over 14 hours. So sick. But as I was sick, I was able to recognize a self cleansing taht was taking place in my spirit as well as my body. I let go of so many emotions yesterday. I forgave myself for emotions and memories of the past. I am loved. I am worthy of all good things. I am a beautiful women that has so much to offer this world. I am blessed beyond measure my everyone and everything around me.
I woke up this morning at 5:30 to go into the club and I just had NO ENERGY. So I am taking today as an off day also and then I will workout tomorrow and Sunday to make up for it. I need to listen to my body and do as it is telling me to do. I accept that and I bless my body to gain the energy it needs as I nourish it this day. When I have the energy I am hopeful to at least be able to SPIN tonight. I will definitely be taking a walk outside today and enjoy this beautiful end of summer day. How I LOVE the FRESHNESS of this chilly summer morning. It's absolutely refreshing!!! Bring on the FALL weather!!! So excited!!!

Food

Breakfast

Cherry Vanilla Ricotta Cheese Crepes with Fresh Pineapple

Lunch

Chicken Caesar Salad with Grape Tomato, Romaine Lettuce, Whole Wheat Croutons & Sun Dried Tomato with Caesar Dressing.

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Spiced Pomegranate Sauce with Rosemary Carrot Mash and Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta

Snack

Turkey & Green Salsa Quesadilla

Dessert

Raspberry Cheese Cake

Day 162 - CREATE YOUR VISION

2010-09-02T10:50:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration
"Get a clear picture in your mind of something that you would like to see happen in your life: a job opportunity, a new love, quitting an addictive behavior, or whatever. Keep your inner focus in this picture, and extend love outwardly with this picture in mind. The results will be worth your effort." ~Dyer~
I read that this morning and it reminded me of my VISION. The VISION I have for myself and my family. I have a vision in my head of how I will look when I reach my perfect size for me. I have a vision of the things I want to do in my life. Of all that I want to accomplish in life. In fact I have created a VISION BOARD to help me remember those things that I want to accomplish in my life. What is on my VISION BOARD? I have picture of healthy, fit women. I have pictures of exercise equipment, of healthy foods. I have pictures of all the places I want to travel. I have pictures of the "things" in life that I will own one day. I have pictures of my goals for my life. It's a very positive and motivating thing for me to look at each day. For me, it's helps me to be able to visually see these things before my eyes and KNOW that one day soon I will have everything on that board. Much love to you all this day. May you create a vision for yourself and really SEE yourself in that vision.

Positive Affirmation
I am the creator of my own world!

Training with Joe

SICK, SICK, SICK today. No training this morning. I will ride my SPIN bike here later if I can overcome this illness. I think my body is going through a cleansing again. I had a headache all night and I'm feeling very puky right now. So I'll see how I do with all the food today. :)

Food

Breakfast

Cinnamon Apple Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Lunch

Sloppy Joe Sub on Whole Wheat Bun with Crunchy Asparagus & Fresh Marinara Sauce

Dinner

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon, Pepper, Garlic Sauce with Roasted Sweet Potato and Green Beans with Walnuts & Garlic

Snack

Whole Wheat Cucumber, Chive,Mayonnaise & Cheese Tea Sandwich

Dessert

Cherry Vanilla Cheese Cake

Day 161 - THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!!

2010-09-01T10:11:00.000-05:00

Today is September 1st and for me it's my FINAL COUNTDOWN. I turn 40 in 55 days. I have a goal in my head about the weight I want to be in 55 days. So I have decided that I am not going to step on a scale until my birthday. For me the scale is nothing more than a mind game. It always play tricks with my head when I don't see the number I want to see. So I am staying off of it for the next 55 days.

I was able to spend time this morning in my sanctuary (STEAM ROOM). I ended up doing 5 sessions - 7 minutes each time. So why do I call it my sanctuary??? Well it is a place where I can go and JUST BE. It's a place where I can commune with God. Where I can commune with my Spirit. Where I can commune with myself and JUST BE. So for example, today each 7 minutes I would go into the steam room with an intent in my heart. Here is a sample of my intentions for today (the thoughts I was thinking while I was in the room):
Session 1 & 2 - I am grateful for my body. I am grateful for my legs and for the strength they have in them. I am grateful for my feet and for all these years they have withstood my weight and carried my around with no effort. I am grateful for my arms that they give me the ability to move and do write and to function. I am grateful for my stomach for blessing me with the energy I need. I'm grateful for my kidneys and my liver for cleansing my blood and keeping me healthy. I am grateful for the fat that is within my body and for all the many years you have been there, I now release you and ALLOW you to liquefy and leave my body. I am grateful for my brain, for the thoughts that I get, may they remain pure and holy and inspired. I am grateful for my heart for the power within it to maintain my life. I am grateful for my Instincts and for all the amazing knowledge I have. And so on and so on... Session 3 - today was all about gratitude for the things in my life. For example: I am grateful for The Fresh Diet and for the amazing FRESH FOOD I have to eat each day. May they be blessed for their goodness that they are doing for me. I am grateful for Lifetime Fitness and for the opportunity I have to come here and exercise and use this steam room, may the be blessed for the goodness they are giving me. And so on and so on... Session 4 & 5- I am grateful for my family and friends in my life. I am grateful for my beautiful daughter Emily and for the amazing wealth of knowledge that she has been blessed with. May she continue to strive to do her best in school and gain the knowledge that she so desires. I am grateful for my wonderful son Tyler and all that he does to bring a smile to my face each day. May he be blessed to be happy all the days of his life. I am grateful for my lovely daughter Grace and for the ways she expressed herself each and everyday. May she continue to be unique and loving in all that she does. And I literally go through those people in my life that I am thinking about at that moment and give gratitude for them and bless them for those things I think they need. When I come out I am so filled with love and joy it just spills out of me. So if you don't have a sanctuary to go to each day, then create one. It might be your shower. It might be your bed right before you go to sleep. It might be in the car when you drive. Wherever it might be, take the time for yourself to express your love and your gratitude for those things in your life that are important to you!!!

Words of Inspiration
"REMIND YOURSELF that every negative thought you have about another is something YOU are thinking about YOURSELF! REPLACE these negative thoughts with POSITIVE ONES, and your SELF-ESTEEM and SELF-WORTH will GROW accordingly." ~Dyer~
So for example, you have a spouse or a partner that you can't understand why he/she is acting and behaving like they are. Why can't they change. If only they would do this or be like that, then I will be happy. If only they could be like so and so and do this or do that. If only!!! You need to realize these are negative thoughts and fears that you have about yourself. It has nothing to do with the other person. You need to change for you. As you transform your life into a positive being and as you heal your spirit and realize your own self worth and REALLY begin to love yourself, you will find that your spouse, your partner, your friend will come into the vibrational alignment you are seeking. As you think positive thoughts and come to have a vision of how you want to live your life and how you want to create your world, things will change. They will change as you change. You are a DIVINE SPIRITUAL BEING. You are LOVED!!!! You are NOT ALONE!!! You are WORTHY OF ALL GOOD THINGS!!! Much love to you this day! May you continue on your journey of transformation and feel peace in your soul!!!

Positive Affirmation
I choose to create the world I live in!!!

Training with Joe

15 min Arc Trainer
Wide Lat Pulldowns - 60 lbs. 12 x's for 3 sets rotating with:
Leg Press - 280 lbs - 12 x's for 3 sets
Incline Press - Neutral Position - 20 lb. dumbbells - 3 sets of 12 rotating with
Lying Hamstring Curls - 30 lbs - 3 sets of 12
High Pulls - 25 lbs - 3 sets of 12 rotating with
Incline Reverse Crunches - 3 sets of 12
Roll Out
I spent time in my sanctuary this morning. - I did 5 - 7 min sessions in the steam room. HEAVENLY!!!!!!!

Food

Breakfast

Toasted Granola with Diced Pears & Honey Almond Ricotta Cheese

Lunch

Asian Flank Steak on Whole Wheat Roll with Szechwan Style Slaw and Peanut Sauce.

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Orange Tea Leaf Sauce with Whole Wheat Fettuccine Pasta and Steamed Asparagus

Snack

Mini Veggie Egg Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Dessert - Heavenly Bliss~

Sugar-Free Butterscotch Pecan Brownie

Day 160

2010-08-31T20:39:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration

‎"You cannot have a better past, so abandon that idea right now. YOU DID what you knew how to do. Given the circumstances of your life. Instead of indulging in regrets, LET YOUR THOUGHTS REMAIN ON LOVE, and let you ACTIONS STEM FROM THAT LOVE." ~Dyer~Remember, you CHOOSE your thoughts. So CHOOSE to live in the NOW!!! JUST BE!!!! You are loved, choose your thoughts, choose your actions and as Dr. Dyer says, let your thoughts remain on LOVE. Self Love! The past is the past, let it go! Live the best life today! Much love to you all!!!!

Positive Affirmation

I am blessed to choose LOVE in my life. I love myself. I am worthy of all good things!

Training with Joe

Early morning today. We did a 5:30am session because of my schedule. I LOVED going in that early.
Arc Trainer - 15 mins
Today we did 7 sets of 3 exercises. Here's what we did
LUNGES - 26 rotating with
Single Arm Kettle Ball Swings - Each Arm - 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, 3 - So that means the 1st set I did 21 each arm, 2nd set I did 18 each arm and so on.
Close Grip Bench Press - 45 lbs. - 21,18,15,12,9,6,3
Arc Trainer 15 mins

Food

Breakfast

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Waffles with Fresh Banana & Pineapple Cottage Cheese

Lunch

Peppered Pastrami & Corned beef on Seven Grain Bread with Tomato, Lettuce & Deli Mustard

Dinner

New York Strip Steak with Mango BBQ Sauce with Spanish Style Brown Rice and Sauteed Mushroom Medley

Snack

Mushroom Crowns Filled with Cajun Shrimp

Dessert

Honey Almond Cheese Cake

Day 159

2010-08-31T20:29:00.000-05:00

Words of Inspiration

‎"JUST BE" "Let go of all the beliefs that convince you of your inadequacies and shortcomings. Clean out that closet of worn-out loyalties to what you can and cannot do. Just open yourself up right in this moment. JUST BE" ~ Dyer

I read that this morning and it just screamed out at me JUST BE, LIVE IN THE MOMENT!!! YES!!!! LIVE IN THE NOW!!! I am still going through that process of cleaning out my closet. Literally and metaphorically. I am really looking closely at all my friendships and relationships and asking myself, "are they helping me to grow or are they a negative force in my life right now and so I need to purge them from my life?" Does that mean COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THEM from my life? NO. It means I am not taking the time or making the effort to contact them to keep up with the relationship. I will always be there if I am needed, but I am physically cleaning out my body from all the emotions and fears and turmoil that led me to be 300 lbs. As I shed this weight, I also shed with it negative forces in my life that I allowed to contribute to the weight. I AM WORTHY of all good things. I will not allow negative thoughts, people, situations to rule me ever again! I am loved! It's like when I physically cleaned out my closet and took all those huge clothes out of them, I blessed them, I thanked them for the service they gave and now I am moving on. So as I read that this morning it rang true to me that it is a cleansing, a purging a renewal of my life. Much love to you all! I am blessed to know each of you. We are all spiritual brothers and sister here on this earth and my love for each of you grows with leaps and bounds daily!!!!

Positive Affirmation

I LIVE IN THE MOMENT - I LIVE IN THE NOW

Training with Joe

Spin 15 mins
It was a LEG DAY!!! OH MY!!!!! Let me just say I had JELLO legs when I walked down the stairs yesterday. :)
Lunges - 26 rotating with
1 legged squats - 12 each leg
hamstring curls - 30 lbs - 12 x's 3 sets rotating with
squats - 20 x's
Row - 60 lbs - 12 x's 3 sets rotating with
tricep pulldown - 30 lbs. 12 x's 3 sets
SPIN 1 hr
FINALLY - I was able to go in the steam room and JUST BE!!!!!

Food

Breakfast

Old Fashioned Oatmeal with Apricot & Toasted Pecans

Lunch

Classic Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken, Turkey Pastrami, Tomato, Cucumber, Romaine Lettuce & Ranch Dressing

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Tomato Alfredo Sauce with Herbed Barley Pilaf and Cajun Rubbed Roasted Yellow Squash Spears

Snack

Sugar-Free Boston Cream Pie

Dessert

Pink Poached Pear Filled with Creamy Ricotta Cheese & Honey Roasted Walnuts