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4th Challenge2009-01-05 WAHOOO! Round 2 Day 1........ Walking into the gym today it was nice... I had my stride I was on my game and I was continuing on my new life. I am doing my very best to be of service and reach out to others and support them in their Transformation. I have made some of the nicest friends and deepest relationships of my life here. Its so nice to have my wife Georgeann doing this with me and she is...Amazing Grace....
Grace is enabling power sufficient for progression. Grace divine is an indispensable gift from God for development, improvement, and character expansion. Without God's grace, there are certain limitations, weaknesses, flaws, impurities, and faults (i.e. carnality) humankind cannot overcome.I have been showered with grace this past year and I am sure I am not the only Transformer to feel the presence and power of allowing spirituality back into my...Before and After Photos The Truth Revealed!!!
Who among us hasn't at the beginning looked at before and after pictures and either said or thought as we point to a set of pictures... NO WAY!!! When I used to look at the pictures in Body for Life on the inside cover pages between those glimpses of WHO I COULD BE my lower level habit of not believing usually kicked in and I would make snide little comments. "There is no way possible that kind of change can happen."&q...If Nothing Changes.....Then Nothing Changes.... UNTIL
Lets take a little trip back in time and let me tell you part of my story... The year we start Jan 1999. BFL is sweeping the nation and buzz words include, the abyss, HIIT, BP and 6 nutritious protien and carbohydrate containing meals is on FIRE. I have people on both sides of my family taking challenges and so off to the book store I go. I came home read Body for Life cover to cover and watched the VHS Tape that was included with purchase for FR...Turn off your Brain and turn on your Heart
I am in the midst of a Transformation of a lifetime....MINE! While I see so much to learn and grow from that other people share its on my heart to share one of my "LEAPS" forward in my Transformation. If there were a way that I could have removed my brain it would have made things much easier. I allowed myself to put too much brain power into what I was going through. To be quite honest and in my humb...I cured myself
For the last several weeks I have been craving peanut butter. I drive down the road and my mouth waters all I need is a spoon of JIF with peanuts. I got that organic junk but it tastes yuck O. I have been having a little peanut butter on free days and it just keeps getting worse. So like Bill says in BFL I can only eat so many Krispy Kremes before I get sick. Aversion therapy right? Sooo yesterday I wante...Im glad you didnt know me back then
You know its interesting how people change. The simple fact is that most often people dont change, people wont change UNLESS they want to and then they "gotta wanna" really really bad. It became a glimmer of hope, then a belief and now a passion to change who and what I am. I still am dealing with being "the person in progress" there are quirks and bad habits and self talk things that I am focused on changing...Nothing tastes as good as being lean feels
I heard this at our carpet cleaning seminar a few weeks ago and boy is there alot of truth in that. I am sitting here at the loca l shopping mall " in the middle" selling for the next 2 months for Christmas. I am located right in front of Bobs's Pizza Plus. I haven't seen Bob yet but let me tell ya them slices are BIG and Bob is making some "DOUGH" if ya know what I mean. Each day at 11:15 the school ki...Why I dont want to dress up for Halloween anymore...
I always felt left out as a kid, my parents didnt agree with Halloween. Everyone it seemed took their costumes to school for the party. When the teachers did the costume parade at the end of the school day going class to class..( does anyone remember that??) I was one of the few at the back of my class not dressed up. OH how I wanted to .... just belong. When I was allowed to tr...I thought that a marathon was about running
We showed up to the start line about an hour ahead of time. The excitement and thought of the undertaking was evident in all of our faces. For many it was the first time to do something like this. We laughed and joked and stretched and warmed up and made sure we were ready. The elite runners were on the line just prior to the start and we watched them take off. Having been occupied all these past years and away from ...Calm Confidence
Well the marathon appraoches and I am ready. I worked hard in training and last Sunday did my BIG run and the made my mind know that I could do the distance. Off to Phoenix to attend a carpet cleaning seminar and hear Bill speak and then off to Denver for festivities and the Race. Update soonShane...WOW
I can do pushups!!! I didnt make the gym tonight and did the Biggest Loser workout with Bob and tried the boot camp and he made me do 50 pushups!!! I said I cant do that and began to do pushups and then I said I am doing it and I will do it and WOW look at what we can do when we workout on a regular basis.Less than 2 weeks to the Marathon in Denver and I have been struggling with the distance of 13.1 miles thats from the gym to my hou...Along the way
Along the way we need others and I just wanted to thank my wife for all of her support. Had one of my hardest most intense workouts ever tonight and when I was done she was very supportive about the hard work which made me feel good.Make sure you compliment others sincerely when given the chance it makes a ton of difference.We came home and did a few things and then I got a super calf massage and she said she wanted to help me on the ...Time to think....
Last night was a great exercise in faith and looking to others for help. Long story short I was 30 miles out of town and had a breakdown on the highway about 10 miles out of cell service...yes there are areas still where there is no cell signal. I made a simple sign and stood by the back of my truck for 2 hours and 1 person stopped. The first 10 minutes were kind of embarrasing the next 10 I got used to asking for assistan...Sending POSITIVE CREATION ENERGY BILL'S DIRECTION
As he nears the end of a HURCLEAN task of assembling all the great things for his new book I am hopeful that all of you will send thoughts and prayers and ENERGY Bill's way. Coach Stoney posted a thread about sending some love to our leader. I just really feel that its a great way to show him respect and appreciation for all that he has done for each of us. Lord knows we couldnt have "seen the light" without his input ...LOOK OUT WORLD HERE WE COME
I am happy beyond happy. My wife Georgeann has been doing awesome on her physical change and working out with me side by side. In the past few days she has been really getting into the inner work and really getting ready to take off. So how fortunate am I to be in a realtionship where we are both putting forth max effort into our Transformations and being a T-Couple. I cannot think of a better way to get the full benefits than t...The Dread is gone
I always thought that the high points were great BUT isnt it funny how we always take a wonderfully positive statement and end it by taking it all away? The but rules or significantly influenced my life and robbed me of alot of joy. Again that assign 11 truly freed me from the last of my truly limiting grip of my former self.I always thought the high points of my Transformation were great BUT I knew that the clouds would come again an...Learning to surrender
I am really putting alot into Assignment 11 as I feel its the true turning point in my Transformation. I have been wondering how to surrender. What to do, what not to do and then it just hit me. There is no way because it has to be ......all the way. Either I will or I wont. Give it up? OK ....the fight has brought me so many good things these past many months and yet I clearly see how &...4th Day of Super September
What a great day... new shoes allways makes ya feel good huh? New pair of running shoes to help with the runners shins... Cleaned 2 houses of carpets and ate like a champ. Came home ate dinner planned on a run and it started raining. So I went to rain plan which is to pull out my Biggest Loser DVD's. Me the wife and Bob had a killer cardio set and I feel like a million bucks. What a super day alot accomplished ...Day 3 Super September
Isnt it awesome when you say and state with the written word exactly what you want in your life?? Amazing how when it becomes real like that the work and the tests to making it happen ZAP appear. The last 2 days have been somewhat of a "mind freak" Its funny how the programs just run on thier own until we stand up with our newfound SELF and say STOP. Though I am not where I want to be, though I have issues or pai...September 1
Today was an excellent day! I did all that I had on my list.... yes I do run the power mindset and make a list of things to accomplish during the day. I spent alot of time looking inside and am going to make this month not only about the physical but soaring my spirit as well. I have done test flights, I have done touch and go's and its all prepped and tight and I am gonna see just what this " ol boy" is capable of.&nb...Super September
Welcome to my Super September. I am going to make this one the best ever and I look forward to the next 30 days. I am going to go with more effort and energy than ever before and make sure that I leave " nothing on the table". It all starts tomorrow...... you get an all new Shane from Montana.......Friends..........Short post but powerful!!!
In the last few days I have had some of the most wonderful connections with so many of my true friends here. What a grand blessing it is to be able to develop such strong realtionships with so many and support one another. Coming from a person who has never been about "friends".....I want to say thank you and God Bless you all. I am truly living a blessed life myself because I have so many caring people on my side.&nbs...Dont think.....
I cannot begin to tell you how much those 2 words have affected my life these last 8 months. So often we let our minds do things to us, take us places we should not be and we let our mind overcome our heart. Does this ever happen to you? I feel like I have a pretty good handle on things and some great things are coming my way and happening in my life and 2 times in one day my friends told me the same thing. 1 by phone and ...Back to school......
I am always happy to see this time of year come this weekend is our last big sales event and I get to deal with kids hanging on to the last remnant of summer and dreading though I do find some looking forward to returning to school. I think we are alot the same there are times in our adult lives that we take a break and then our resolve sends us "back to school" Alot of what we experience is reaffirming all of the old ...Transformation Assignment #1
I have a different feeling than most about my before pictures. This being my third Transformation I have left behind alot of the negative feelings about myself and have been using both The Power Mindset and Future Vision from BFL and made such a significant change. I will however do as Bill asked and list things that I feel. The feelings that I have about my current photo and things needing improvement. Remember this is tem...Transformation Assignment #1
I have a different feeling than most about my before pictures. This being my third Transformation I have left behind alot of the negative feelings about myself and have been using both The Power Mindset and Future Vision from BFL and made such a significant change. I will however do as Bill asked and list things that I feel. The feelings that I have about my current photo and things needing improvement. Remember this is tem...Its Ironic
Don't know if this has ever happened to you but for the last 20 years I have been living, working, trying, seeking validation in my life. To know that I mattered and to know that I was ok and to know that others thought "well of me". The Transformation process has changed me from being an approval suck to being able to stand alone if need be and be confident in my work, my progress and my effort. Tonight in 2 separate ...WHEW finally just back to Transformation
After over a month of insane days and night I am simply just back to working on daily Transformation. I have sooo much to catch up on and ask forgiveness from anyone that got put on the back burner. I have some blog action to take care of I learned some awesome things about 11 of my friends, thanks for commenting on that one. I still need to get those Evel Knievel pictures posted and I need to get my last few Transformation assi...Tell me something about YOURSELF
I am really working on building relationships and putting lots of effort into become better at making things matter. SO if you would be so kind as to give me some insight into your life I would appreciate it. Alot of you I know alot of you I dont know and ALL of you I would like to know better. So please tell me in the comment section what the one or 2 things about you that I SHOULD KNOW.Where do you want to go, who do you wanna be, w...It just wont end
BUSY BUSY BUSY One more week then a small vacation and back to normal. Much to catch up on still need to post Evel pics and tell you about the event this weekend. Big concert this coming weekend and then some fun... will catch up emails and all.Round 3 off to a roaring start and it just keeps on getting better. ...Evel Knievel Days
One of Montanas biggest events starts tomorrow. This is the first celebration since Bob's death earlier this year. Knievel Days is a giant DareDevil show with crazy acts all day and night long. Spanky Spangler jumped off a 12 story hotel last year its always a secret what he is doing. Sooooo will post some pictures of the events. ...Taking on Relationships
I have always been one to let things be as they are. Meaning if it worked it worked if it didnt I really didnt care one way or the other. As recent weeks have gone by I am seeing that I have many relationships... my wife, my kids, some friends and some people that want to be my friends and some people that I wish were mine. Its not easy to ask people for honest feedback about how they view me and to tell them that it matters what...The sun feels warm on my face.
Do you know the feeling I am talking about... the chill of early morning still is hanging and the freshness and newness of the day isnt lost on your senses? The air tingles inside your nose and you hear things that you haven't before. The snap of the grasses and you can almost hear the sound of nature moving, growing and YES LIVING. How often we as imperfect humans fall into the space of existence. Wake , Eat, Work ,...Something tells me that tomorrow is gonna be a good day.
I have been planning this day for over a month and am going to spend it with some friends. There will be old friends and new friends and I plan to have a GRAND TIME... Ya know just have some FUN. I have some family coming into town as well and am looking forward to that. I am hopeful that my brother will surprise me with a visit. I wonder if there will be any other surprise vistors? I finished my house makeover today...Peace
Peace settles over you and when it does its surreal. These last few days as I am working ever harder I am at peace with myself. I can look myself in the eye and say I did my best. I didn't leave anything on the table or let up as I near the finish line. I just keep on keeping on and have moved my mark out another distance and so will concentrate on the next 9 days and then CONTINUE no more starting over for me. For I...Watermelon, corndogs and kids whats more American than that... Yup you guessed it OBESITY!!!
It just dont get no more American than that... OH wait a second yes it does, OBESITY is more American than apple pie and even the 4th of July. What I saw out and about today was alarming... I used to think I was the only fat guy I knew... My gosh they are everywhere they are young they are old they are short they are tall..... 10 years from Worst to First... Bill Phillips I have your back side whatever and whereever you wan...I found my Mojo
Like Jon Bon Jovi said... and may I add a wordIt's my life And it's now or never I ain't gonna live forever I just want to live while I'm alive (It's my life) My heart is like an open highway Like Shaner said I did it my way I just want to live while I'm alive 'Cause it's my life Its my life and if I dont live it then it simply becomes an existence. How long, how long, how long did I relegate that mindset to my life. I have...Serendipity
So here is a blog to let you know how I am doing. I wrote a while back to Jacqui about believing with every fiber in order to make big things happen?? Well I have been Mr 265 then Mr 247 this challenge. My first Goal weight was 265 then end at 247. 47 is actually my favorite number and it shows up all the time in my life. Bank account ends with 47. I could go on and on telling you how it shows up. I have been a...It makes a difference
Spent the weekend at a 3 day concert making some $$$$$$. What a difference a year makes... last year I did my job ate all kinds of junk and drank beer. This year was eating RIGHT and smart and I sure did view people differently than in the past. It is quite easy to see past the "front" that people put on and see that there are issues that they dealing with. I want to run up to them and say there is an answer...Getting away
Off to enjoy a ountry music festival... for the weekend I WISH. It sure is fun but is also work. You might say I am one step up from a Carnie... Selling sunglasses, hats, blankets, and glow in the dark stuff to the crowd.headwaterscountryjam.comSee yall on SundayShane...Wedding season
so lets see what happens here I am just gonna start typing and see what rolls out. It is a beautiful day here and the birds are singing up a storm. Had a bit of a late night as I DJ'd a wedding. I love doing weddings as I get to be in the spirit of NEW LOVE I find it very interesting to "be a people watcher"I watch how the bride intereacts with her new husb.....how she reacts to friends and how she reacts t...No place like home
There is nothing like crossing the state line and dropping back into Montana...anywhere in the Western Side of the state the state line is at the top of a mountain pass so its a dream place I tell ya.Entering a busy busy time of year for me. This week putting a whole new face on the house before we list it for sale got tons of help showing up and we should be done by Sunday. Next wed off to sell sunglassess at the country concert.&nbs...The road less traveled....
Two roads diverged in the city and I ......I took the one that passed McDonalds by...Another Road Trip!!!!! Traveled to Utah to see family for weekend and look at some new biz equipment Monday. I love to drive even with spendy fuel big diesel truck OUCH 5 bucks a gallon. First time I have seen alot of them since I began the Transformation. Wow ohh ahh dude yer shrinking.... but the most positive part has been all the ........Ya just gotta open the window
I have been really working hard on getting in touch with the spiritual side of things and have been just about as stuck as you can be at it. I have journaled and probed myself and even asked others for advice and have been praying for answers... this morning when I got up and was getting dressed I heard a voice say Shane it is quite simple you are making it way to hard... its like opening a window and let me in. I said can it be that ...Workin
You wouldnt believe the amazing changes occuring and showing up every day. You know I think they were always there or at least the possibility of them being there and only until I opened my eyes to the possibility did it start to happen. God is there patient and waiting for us ( ME) to step up and see him all around. This has been the most amazing 5 months of my life and the learning and growth astounds me. I use the time ...Clarity
I am really honing in on the important things in my life. Getting healthy is a benefit not a result. My committment to my wife and children is coming more and more into focus. I see the things that need worked on and what I can do on a daily basis to make those positive changes. The gym has become such a routine that I look forward to my time there and the positive energy that I am putting out is paying off big time.I see ...Jonnae's Gift
Last night when I layed down to sleep I prayed that Jonnae was happy finally and envisioned all the things she must be doing in Heaven..all the things to see, all the things to do, all the mysteries explained... I asked for direction and guidance on my own path and drifted off to sleep. I dreamed of being in a plane with a pilot and we were driving...not flying the plane thru a tunnel turning this way and that this wya and that... me leanin...Dont think....
What a difference those 2 words have made for me lately.... I think think think to death and lose out alot because of it. Just another part of transformation..... If you are over thinking STOP Email me I have some things that have been workingShanemr 265...Another level....
Transformation is a splendid thing to me. Everytime I think that I can't change anymore I DO. Everytime I think nothing can motivate me any more IT DOES. Everytime I think that someone cant have a bigger impact THEY DO. Everytime I think that I cant do anymore at the gym I DO. Everytime I think that my belief cant grow IT DOES.Something happened in the last few days that has made a profound impact on my Transformatio...Tales from the road
This morning is dreary and raining but I am on top o the world. We attended Jonnaes Life celebration and it was a life changing event. The love and spirit there was indescribable. My wife and I went to show and lend our support.... and as usual Denise and Jonnae and their entire family inspired and showed us higher love. The look on Denise's face when I said hi I am Shane... was AWESOME. Quick thought then LIGHT up a...WNQ QNW
Winners NEVER QUIT and quitters never win.God belives in Atheists! I am a winner and you are too.Napolean Hill wrote..."I bargained with life for a penny,and life would pay no more,however I begged at eveningwhen I counted my scaint store.I worked all my life for a menial's hire,only to learn dismayed,that whatever wage I had asked of life,life gladly would have paid." How much are you working for??? May I suggest a rais...Does it fit?
Sometimes its easyt o roll out of bed and off to the gym others its not the first thought I like when I roll out of bed. Today though as all others I went and Man does it feel good when you get home. A huge work day here not sure how I will get it all done but prioritze and one thing at a time right? Mr 265...Mr 265
Thats my new focus......I am calling it into being and for the next few weeks you can refer to me as Mr 265 then I will be Mr 247 see I am already seeing it in my head. Hope you all have a wonderful day and meet your Goals Your palMr 265...Transformation is a journey
Its amazing how much and how fast things can change in our lives. Last night when I was lying there in bed I asked God to show me a dream that would explain things to me so I would know what lie ahead. I dont usually ask for things but rather have made a habit of thanking Him for things that come. I asked for some help in my tasks. As I have said before as I go back and look at my blogs( daily journal) I am not real touchy...DIG DEEP
Its a new week and I opened my eyes to the day and straight to the gym worked hard and pushed myself for the sake of change. Arms still wavering and shaky....MMMM good Hopeful for the day, read some blogs and made some choices what a learning tool other people opening up their lives is. How many of you are finding that you gain when others give of themselves.... Ya I feel that way too....OHHH thats a great way of looking at that and t...I am grateful.....
So how can we who arent ask to bear burdens as heavy as others get down about our life. In Denises video she states that others have it worse than her. I just read Marty's blog about spending his first Memorial Day without his son. We read of tragedies and catasrophes all over the US and the globe lately and I think I have issues. Nah I have sooo much to be grateful for and friends who support my new choices. So a qu...Ahhhh the taste of victory
It will happen I know it. Gave up on scale and all that it represents I am changing I am a man in Transformation and I dont care what the stupid thing has to say anymore. There ha I did it. Just wanted to tell you how awesome today was.... Sunday of Memorial Weekend 1 pm at the gym in prayer for Jonnae thought why not put all my workout into her healing. I imagined a line from my elliptical to her eyes that I want to be br...Time to start having fun!
Ok so heres the deal I have been putting way too much pressure and focus on doing it right and doing it WELL. Stoney and I talked tonight and he told me that I needed to have some fun with this just like last time. SO thats the new focus..... WHOOP WHOOP the fun is ON!... I wish I knew how to moderate things in my life I am one of those people who do it ALL the way or let it slide. So a new part of my Transformation is to realz ...Dora the Explorer
ever watch it??? I did it I did it I Really Really did it. Had a hard one tongiht BUT I DID IT End of school year banquet for Austins FFA group. The spread was awesome dont these people know how to eat HEALTHY?? A burger chucked half the bun some mustard and some fresh fruit. Who puts cool whip on fresh fruit LOLI ate everything else with my eyes though.... I am meeting a goal either tomorrow or thurs and NOTHI...Like sands thru the hourglass
Thats a crazy line.... LOL I am having a super day fit into a 42 waist new pair of shorts. Triumph on one hand lots more dedicated work to do on the other. ...A day heaven sent.....
The title is about as publically philosophical as I get but have you ever been to BIG SKY COUNTRY?? I have been around the country alot and they call it BIG SKY for one simple reason its just bigger here. Today is supposed to be upper 80's, its a BLUE BIRD day not a cloud in the sky and the sky itself is the most stunning shade of blue this morning. This spring has been so much of a time of rebirth in my life and the changes are...A day heaven sent.....
The title is about as publically philosophical as I get but have you ever been to BIG SKY COUNTRY?? I have been around the country alot and they call it BIG SKY for one simple reason its just bigger here. Today is supposed to be upper 80's, its a BLUE BIRD day not a cloud in the sky and the sky itself is the most stunning shade of blue this morning. This spring has been so much of a time of rebirth in my life and the changes are...Hitting my stride....
It sure is crazy all the things that come up when you "START" something isnt it?? I am just ending week 3 of Round 2 and sure have had some crazy things I have been dealing with. I was stuck on a plateau for weight loss for the last few weeks and tho I was still noticing changes the scale sure does appeal to someone in my position. I am just now hitting my stride. I feel strong and the sun is shining outside just...Here comes the sun.....
Living in Western Montana we get all kinds of weather I have seen it snow on the 4th of July and seen it go from 90 degrees to below freezing in 24 hours. Things have been pretty wintery here and have been pretty unspringlike. Today was 50 tomorrow is supposed to be 80+ I am just amazed at the world we live in and how it works. Anyone ever look at it that way???...The difference a day makes...
I woke up late yesterday and had to put the gym off until evening. About noon I got a call ( I own a carpet cleaning company) to look at a wet basement. WET?? LOL FLOODED A LAKE EGADS!!!! 5 people over 10 hours each I didnt eat well 1 shake 2 meals and missed the gym and I was not too happy about it. If I had gotten out of bed I wouldnt had my workout over adn done with. Anyhow I went to bed hungry and determined to make a...What means the most??
I was thinking today how much I am enjoying this new lifestyle. I find that I am happier and enjoy my family more. Quality of life sure means alot when you are starting to wake up from a long time of being asleep. This happen to anyone else??...Friday
One of my passions in life is snowmobiling. The picture on my profile was taken late in the afternoon on Jan 1st 2008. Riding in the mountains has always been a place for me to go get near and see the Hand of God. An untouched field of powder the trees heavy with new snow and for me everywhere I look I see the presence of something bigger than I. Through Round 1 I put this thing that I enjoy on the shelf for a ...Shane
