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September 09 Update

Well, it has been a while since I posted here. I totally bombed the transformation challenge this round. But I am doing great on my goals. I am truly transforming! I started at 174 lb and size 16 pants. As of Sept 3rd, I am now 159 lb and size 12 pants, and they're getting real baggy ;o) I'm feeling...
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September 3, 2009 | Uncategorized

My purpose for making this transformation....

I remember when I was healthy, I didn't give daily tasks a second thought. I just did them because they had to be done. Since my weight gain, I noticed how much I was having to force myself to do the simple things in life, like dishes and laundry. Putting it bluntly, I was pretty pathetic. My motiva...
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June 26, 2009 | Uncategorized

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rvrchr wrote at 07:27 PM on Nov 03, 2009

Hi Sam...just dropping by to say hi. Happy belated birthday, I hope it was a good one. ~Christine

golfgalore wrote at 02:36 PM on Oct 31, 2009

Happy Birthday Sam. Have a wonderful day.

DrewryMedia wrote at 08:09 AM on Oct 04, 2009

Dropping by to show you some brotherly support and wishing you well along your journey. Hope to see you in Denver! Midnight Cardio Guy Shawn Drewry

martygoldman wrote at 06:30 AM on Sep 02, 2009

Sam swinging by to say hello and let you know you are worth putting effort into yourself!! You make a difference!!!..........Marty

Kath wrote at 07:55 PM on Aug 06, 2009

Hi Sam... Wishing you a relaxing evening and fabulous Friday! Kathleen

rvrchr wrote at 12:58 PM on Jul 21, 2009

Hi Sam---I just now noticed that you are from South Carolina. I lived in Spartanburg where I was the chaplain at Converse College from 2003-2006. Where is Islandton? I hope your transformation is continuing to go well. Blessings and hugs, Christine

Sharen wrote at 09:11 PM on Jul 15, 2009

Hey, there! Just stopping in to say hello and wish you a beautiful day! ~S~

Wayne_Fox_6 wrote at 04:20 AM on Jul 14, 2009

Sam, I wanted to stop by and check in to see how things were going. I hope everything is coming along as planned. Let me know if I can help in any way. Have a terrific week my friend. Lots of Love, Wayne!

rvrchr wrote at 10:46 AM on Jul 03, 2009

Howdy Sam: Have a Happy 4th of July weekend. Celebrate the Independence of our great country and the men and women who protect it AND celebrate freedom from your pre-transformation lifestyle! Love, hugs and prayers, Christine

Wayne_Fox_6 wrote at 05:53 AM on Jul 01, 2009

Hello Sam, I wanted to stop in and tell you what a wonderful job you are doing. Keep up the great work and have a terrific week =) Lots of Love, Wayne!

Sharen wrote at 12:08 AM on Jun 29, 2009

Proud of you for getting those assignments done and posted! Great work! Keep going strong and let me know if I can help! ~S~

martygoldman wrote at 07:22 AM on Jun 27, 2009

Well thank you for the friend invite!!! I am glad that you are here with us!!! It will be so worth your time and energy to become The Change!! Now have fun!!.......Marty

DrewryMedia wrote at 08:43 PM on Jun 26, 2009

My friend Sam, It's no sweat getting there in losing the weigth desired. Thank YOU so much , for coming by my page and dropping a line. I am so thankful you took oyur precious time in doing so. Please know anytime I can "be of service", I'm always here in helping you to succeed. That's what friends are for (smile) Your new Transformation friend, Shawn Drewry "The Midnight Cardio Guy" :)

marlysrae wrote at 08:36 AM on Jun 26, 2009

HI! Thanks for your encouraging words on my beginning Transformation. I can't believe how supportive everyone is! MarlysRae

Bobbyg1018 wrote at 10:22 AM on Jun 20, 2009

Great job posting your before pic! I can see you are ready to do this! Please let me know if you have any questions. ~Bobby G

Tdehoya wrote at 04:57 PM on Jun 11, 2009

Just checking in, hope it was a great day! Good luck on your continued journey! - Tom

Katrina wrote at 02:12 PM on Jun 10, 2009

Hey I noticed that you had just joined the transformation community and I thought I would stop by and wish you a warm welcome! If you ever have any questions or just would like to talk, I'm always here!! Have a wonderful day and I'm so glad you have joined us :) -Katrina

rugzar wrote at 07:43 PM on Jun 09, 2009

Welcome to Transformation!! I am full of help, let me know if you need something. Nathan

cwinters wrote at 07:37 PM on Jun 09, 2009

Welcome! Real lasting change is possible when you get involved with this amazing community of supportive people. If you need anything I am just a click away.Chris Winters

Carolynn wrote at 06:14 PM on Jun 09, 2009

Hi! Welcome to T.com! Great Job filling in your profile!! I have found that leading by example is the best thing we can do for our children. My daughter has lost 40 lbs. this year by watching my lifestyle change. This is a great place for support. Start with assignment 1 (you can find it under the Challenge tab) and let us know if you have any questions! Carolynn

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Stay at home mom of 3 happy, energetic children. I care most about my family.

My Favorite Charity

ETV Endowment of South Carolina

To me, Transformation Means

I believe it starts with the desire to improve our current status. That is something different for each person. To me, this transformation means changing virtually every aspect of our family life. We didn't get overweight by pumping iron and eating carrots! So many things must change. Instead of leaving the house and saying, "where are we going to eat?", it is now, "what are we going to do?". When your 2 year old and 4 year old are chanting from their car seats, "Chinese, Chinese!!", on a routine errand, you know you're doing something wrong. When they know virtually every restaurant in two towns, that's a pretty good indication that something needs to change.

My Goals

I am going to burn off approx 45lb. I am currently 175, I should be around 130.

I am changing my eating habits. Our family used to eat out about 5 times a week (no, we're not rich...just lazy). In the past month, I have converted to a high raw diet, eating mostly raw fruits & vegetables, and very little meat or dairy.

I am on a quest for a lot more energy!!! I had to do something...I was sleeping late (til 11am), I had no energy, I was tired all the time. I started walking about 2 months ago....doesn't get any easier than walking! We do 2 hour walks, now I'm getting into biking. I'm ready to take the next step. I'm 32, I know I need to start incorporating resistance training for healthy bones.

I am going to be a positive role model for my children. My oldest, Jeb, is just like my husband and me. My husband can sit in front of the tv for hours. I can sit at the computer for hours. All 3 of us are overweight. I don't want my youngest 2 thinking this is what life is all about. We are going to start setting a better example.

My Intentions

I intend to change my life, and the lives of my family members. We know how to get fat, we succeeded at that. Now, we are going to get healthy.

Who I'd Like to Inspire

Finally, an easy question! I want to inspire everyone around me. I think a healthy body and a vibrant, energetic personality is inspirational to all of us. Since I started converting my diet to high raw, and since I started exercising on a regular basis, I have influenced my family to embrace a more healthy lifestyle. I now walk and bike ride with my mother and sister once to twice a week. My family is testing my raw food preparations. I see some of my family members changing with me.....and that inspires me!

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