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The Last Lecture

Randy Pouasch died on Friday. You can get his book The Last Lecture at Borders for 40% off.  He was quite an inspiration.  I am reading the book now and it is wonderful.  You can see his last lecture if you go to www.TheLastLecture.com  We "Get To" keep living here for awhile.  Love your family and friends a little better, hug someone a little tighter.  Randy doesn't get to do that anymore. ...

July 27, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

Fighting Words

I am fighting old habits and traditions, weekend celebrations with ice cream and movies with popcorn.  I'm fighting my own idea that stress needs to be medicated with comfort food.  I'm fighting putting other things above my health.  Things like getting my classroom ready for another school year, and spending time with grandkids before school starts again.  I'm fighting good things.  Today when I woke up I remembered my f...

July 26, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

Emotional Eating

This is from Duke Diet and Fitness Center.  I liked what it said about stopping and asking yourself if you are hungry.  If the answer is no, then we need to identify our emotional needs!  When you eat emotionally, you are using food to cope with your emotions rather than to satisfy genuine hunger. Early in life, food is often used to soothe, comfort, reward, and console. Later, you may automatically turn to food when you are feelin...

July 24, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

Strong and Getting Stronger

I woke up very early this morning and couldn't go back to sleep because I was a little anxious about all that has to be done today.  Then I prayed and put it in God's hands.  Now I sense more peace and strength than I have felt in a long time.  I know that we should not live by our emotions, but this is deeper than emotions.   I am sensing the strength of God.  He is my source and my strength today and alwa...

July 23, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

Reasonable Goals

Week one down, 17 more to go... and then some...How are you doing? I lost 2 1/2 pounds but I am finally not focusing on my weight loss. We are in this for the long haul. We are in this for LIFE, not just 12 weeks, not just 18 weeks! We are making changes for LIFE! We are in this re-creation LIFE school together learning how to be who we are. We want to create healthy bodies, minds, souls, and spirits! My goal is to lose one pound of fat a week, b...

July 21, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

Be the Change

Today I took my grandaughter to see Mama Mia.  It was fabulous!  I saw the musical and I liked the movie better!  On the way home I took her to Borders to buy a her a book.  While we were looking for a book I found a book titled Be the Change.  It is written by a 15 year old boy named Zach Hunter.  I bought the book.  I have looked through it and can't wait to read it.  The chapter titles are:  Inspira...

July 20, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

True Transformation

Up until now I was unable to, but now I am beginning to understand that it really is possible!Promise Yourselfby Christian D. LarsonPromise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.   To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person that you meet.  To make all of your friends feel that ther is something in them.  To look at the sunny side of everything and to make your optimism come true.&n...

July 19, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

Grunting and Grinning

I never was good at spelling, and now I teach it!  Rarest is spelled est not ist.  I figured that out while I was doing bicept curls today. I did know how to spell it, my poem was just written early this morning before my brain was fully awake.  The gym is a good place to think, to get quiet, to let the cares of life drop off, to listen to your heart!  Here is what my heart said at the gym today:  My greatest fe...

July 18, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

Motive Matters

Today at the gym I thought: "I want to look lean and strong!"  Then I thought about why and I was excited that my motives were pure!  I want to look lean and strong not to show off, but to show hope.  Not to gain attention, but to give inspiration, not for envy but to empower!I am changing from the inside out, and it feels good.  It feels good to want to make a difference in the lives of others.  It feels good t...

July 18, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

FIVE LAWS OF HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS

1. Count your blessings2. Proclaim your rarity3. Go another mile4.Use wisely your power of choice5.Do all things with loveOg Mandino Poem:The rarest of treasureI'm blessed beyond measureWalking with sisters and brothersI fight the good fightAnd choose what is rightLiving with love for all others.Becky Southard...

July 18, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

WHY BE TRANSFORMED?

"But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being TRANSFORMED into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord." (II Corinthias 3:18)"And do not be conformed to this world, but be TRANSFORMED by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God."  (Romans 12:2)And what is the perfect will of God?"Thi...

July 16, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

GLOOMRAIDER

OH MY!  YOU ALL HAVE TO READ IT!  GO THERE AND READ HIS STUFF.  NO WONDER BILL IS DOING A STORY ON HIM.  HE IS A CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS!  IT IS SO GREAT TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE GUYS OUT THERE WHO WANT TO LIVE FULLY ALIVE AND WHO ARE LEARNING HOW AND ARE TEACHING OTHERS.  I AM TRULY GRATEFUL AND IN AWE!  THANK YOU, PAUL!  EVERYONE, READ HIS STUFF YOUR GLOOM WILL BE BLOWN AWAY!  SO HERE IS MY LITTLE H...

July 16, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

Bottoms Up!

Just a reminder to drink water, not alcohol!  You can add a little lemon or lime juice to make it taste better!  I a doing well so far...I just have to remind myself to DRINK lots of water!  My metabolism seems to be picking up (thank you , Lord) I can tell because I am thirsty.  Enjoy your H2O friends!  Bottoms up!  I'm good at chugging it!   Blessings!  Becky...

July 15, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

A New Song

I woke up with a new song this morning. It has a catchy tune too!  At the beginning of the summer I was trying to write songs to inspire myself.  All of the striving at the piano didn't work, but then a song came very easily..."Healthy Body to You."  This morning as i was waking up I was listening to my spirit singing this song: "My life is in His hands.  I am a champion, and I'm making a difference in this worl...

July 14, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

WARM HUGS

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE POSTED WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT.  ALL OF US HAVE A BASIC HUMAN NEED TO BELONG.   THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES IN THE PAST THAT I HAVE FELT ALONE.  NOW I KNOW THAT I AM NOT ALONE.  THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO LOVE GOD, WANT TO BE ALL THAT THEY WERE CREATED TO BE, AND WANT TO BLESS OTHERS ALONG THE WAY.  YOU INDEED HAVE THE VISION.  YOU ARE AWAKE AND ARE BECOMING MORE FULLY ALIVE!...

July 9, 2008 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

Encouragement is so POWERFUL!

Hello friends!  I had the time of my life on the Champions for Life cruise!  The time went by so quickly.  I wish that I had more time with all of you to hear your stories.  All of us have one thing in common, an earnest desire to live our lives to the fullest and to be all that we were meant to be.  We can only do that if we are living in our best bodies with strong and healthy minds, emotions, and spirits!  Thank y...

July 8, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

THE POWER OF BLESSING

WE ARE CREATED IN THE LIKENESS AND IMAGE OF GOD!  GOD SPOKE, LET THERE BE LIGHT AND LIGHT WAS.  THERE IS POWER IN OUR WORDS, GREAT POWER!  SPEAK WORDS OF LIFE TODAY.  SPEAK HOPE. SPEAK LOVE. SPEAK ENCOURAGEMENT!  EVERYONE NEEDS COURAGE...WE HAVE NOT BEEN THIS WAY BEFORE...WE ALL NEED TO FACE LIFE WITH COURAGE.  ENCOURAGE YOURSELF.  DO NOT EXPECT ANYONE TO GIVE YOU COURAGE...FIND IT IN GOD.  HE IS THE LION O...

June 29, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

Run for your life!

Today is going to be a great day!  I am inspired!  It is so good to know that I am not alone!  A basic human need is to belong.  If you are surrounded by people in your life that do not care about taking care of themselves know that you are not alone!  You cannot force anyone to change.  All you can do is work on yourself and hope and pray that one day they will wake up.  In the meantime...when you get frustrate...

June 28, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

Thank you Jerry!

I am so looking forward to seeing my old friends and making new friends on the BFL cruise next week!  This is a fabulous community to be part of.  I started packing today!  I'm trying on clothes and doing laundry!  I have my papers in order and I'm looking forward to a good time!  Today I decided that I am going to do my best not to miss a BFL event!  We are that nation in Bill's vision over 20 years ago...we're insp...

June 27, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

STRONGER THAN STRESS

LAST YEAR I GAVE INTO STRESS MORE TIMES THAN I SHOULD HAVE.  I USED THAT STRESS AS AN EXCUSS FOR MISSING WORKOUTS OR HAVING TOO MANY FREE DAYS!  I HAD TO EXAMINE MY ATTITUDE TOWARDS STRESS.  I REALIZE THAT I HAD BEEN CONDITIONED TO THINK THAT I DESERVED SOME COMFORT WHEN STRESS CAME ALONG.  WHEN I WAS YOUNG, I WATCHED MY MOM HANDLE STRESS BY EATING CHOCOLATE, AND MY DAD HANDLED IT BY DRINKING BEER.  LATER IN LIFE THEY CHA...

June 26, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

STAYING IN COURAGE

THIS IS MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT A BLOG.  I HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF REFLECTING LATELY.  I HAVE DECIDED THAT I AM GOING TO LIVE THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH COURAGE.  TO ME STRENGTH AND COURAGE IS A PLACE...AND I WANT TO LIVE THERE.  I AM SO DONE WITH BEING WEAK AND FEARFUL.  IT RAINS ON EVERYONE!  I CHOOSE TO DANCE IN THE RAIN.  I CHOOSE TO FACE THE BATTLES WITH STRENGTH.  I AM AN OVERCOMER!I WAS WORKING ON A SPEEC...

June 25, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

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