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I need more flutes

I figured out what's wrong, why I'm not getting stronger or losing weight. I need more flutes. More music. More soaring cinematography. What do I mean? Well, I'm watching the second movie in the Karate Kid series. If you haven't seen it, there's the bad guys, who spend hours in the gym punching bags...
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February 28, 2010 | Inspiration

Kicking the “When I'm thin” fantasy to the curb

I'm kicking the ”when I'm thin“ fantasty to the curb. I'm tired of it already. I'm tired of listening to myself say, ”When I'm thin I'll ____________(fill in the blank.) It took me about eight weeks, but I finally got it. Transformation ISN'T ABOUT FOOD AND FAT AND WORKING OUT. It'...
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February 23, 2010 | Week 8 - 2010

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krissywolle wrote at 08:21 AM on Mar 16, 2010

Hi Becky, how are you doing? Steer that van back into t.com territory and let us know how you are! Krissy

Isleroyalite wrote at 10:31 PM on Mar 14, 2010

Hi Becky, Thinking of you and wonder where your travels have taken you. Stay with us, gal!! Best, Sally

chigrl417 wrote at 11:44 AM on Mar 13, 2010

Be a -cky, Come out and plaaa-ye-aa! We haven't heard your sparkling take on life in a little while! I hope all is well, Ms.Vandweller! Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

AndreaLand wrote at 05:31 AM on Mar 12, 2010

Hi Becky! Hope you are doing well. If you need anything please let me know. Love ~ Andrea

DrB wrote at 04:43 AM on Mar 10, 2010

Becky- Just checking in to see how you are doing. I think so many of us miss your amazing writing. You are an inspiration to so many of us. Please post more! ~Dr Brenda

newsurfiegirl wrote at 02:36 PM on Mar 09, 2010

Hi Becky I hope you are having a great day!

HelenEberwein wrote at 09:02 PM on Mar 08, 2010

Hi Becky, haven't seen any new post. I enjoy your writing so much. Let me know if I can be of any help. your friend Helen

Milla22 wrote at 12:09 PM on Mar 08, 2010

Hi Becky! How are you? Hope all is well with you! Let me know if you ever need anything! Have a beautiful day - lots of love&light to you!

Hrdworker wrote at 10:04 PM on Mar 07, 2010

Becky.. just stopping by to see how you are doing. I hope all is well with you and you are still moving forward in the challenge. Bill

crazeein10sss wrote at 05:53 PM on Mar 06, 2010

Hello Becky..I hope you are enjoying your weekend! I am sending you light, positive energy and goodness...Teresa

MickyO wrote at 08:59 AM on Mar 05, 2010

Thinking of you today, dear Becky. I actually dove in and sent in a bid. Now I'm biting nails. What if I don't get picked? What if I DO??? =) Hope you are doing well. -hugs- ~Micky

sallyfym wrote at 08:41 AM on Mar 04, 2010

Hi, Becky! I wanted to come and meet my fellow rightlighter and I'm so glad I did! You are an amazing woman!

taurag wrote at 11:28 PM on Mar 03, 2010

Hey Becky, just a quick shout out and a big hug from one of your fellow members in Penny's support group. Hope you are recognizing your progress and releasing the perfection. Taura

DanielS wrote at 11:53 AM on Mar 01, 2010

Becky, thank you so much for taking the time post on my profile page. I am sorry to hear about your mother. It is truly a very difficult disease to have a loved experience. If ever there is anything I can do for you please feel free to write to me. I just read your profile page. You are an amazing woman and such an inspiration to everyone here at T.com. I hope you have a wonderfule Monday.... Danny

cecnil0416 wrote at 03:41 AM on Mar 01, 2010

Wish you a great day Becky! - Cecilia

Sharen wrote at 11:02 AM on Feb 26, 2010

Happy Friday! Special delivery of hugs just for you!!!!! :) ~S~

JoePimental wrote at 07:31 PM on Feb 25, 2010

Yep...I am poppin' by to give the Warriors of the Light their Thursday evening HUG (((X)))! Thanks for being such a wonderful contribution to our group - You are the best! Gogogo>>>Joe

sunny1 wrote at 08:45 AM on Feb 24, 2010

Hey Becky, I've been missing you at Sharen's. You haven't been linking your blogs. But I'll still check in with you. Love reading your blogs. I think I'm going to do the Colonial half marathon this weekend. Yikes. A little scary. Wish me well. Take care and see you again soon. Gaye

vaharrisons wrote at 03:22 PM on Feb 23, 2010

Becky - you are a true inspiration... someone that everyone can learn from. You are strong and beautiful. Love life every day, you deserve every ounce of happiness that it has to offer. Smiles and hugs to you! ~ Jen

rightlight wrote at 03:04 PM on Feb 23, 2010

You are such a beautiful and bright soul. When I love myself....~ I love this so much Becky! I am so excited for you.

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I Am

... a vandweller. I live in a van with my 10-year-old rottweiler. I am also a writer, artist and 54-year-old woman. I have had a rough life, but always managed to pull myself out of what seemed to be terminal disasters - thanks to God and a faith I've had since I was 14. Although I WAS one of the working homeless in 2006 (lived in my van in a Walmart parking lot in Highlands Ranch/Denver, Colorado for a year); I'm now a full-time freelance writer. I write copy, speeches, ghostwrite books, ebooks, and magazine articles. I now live out of my van by choice - since I love camping and traveling.

Background: I was severely beaten and abused as a child by a father who said he practiced killing us for years (smothering, drugging etc) for the day he planned to kill us all, then kill himself. He never quite had the guts to do it tho. I got away - left home at 17. I didn't speak to him for more than 15 years, until I found out he was dying from brain cancer. I contacted him, and forgave him. During that time he told me why he had abused us - out of his own pain. My essay about that is in Tim Russert's book, "Wisdom of Our Fathers...."

In college I rowed on the men's crew team until I was paralyzed from the waist down in an accident. Surgery and intense therapy gave me my legs back (mostly). But I quit rowing. I have numbness in my left leg to this day tho.

In my 30's I became a journalist, won some awards, did well, then in 2006 when my father died I quit my job as a newspaper editor (in Colorado) to travel and grieve. Instead, I became one of the working homeless for more than a year - living in my van. This past summer I spoke at TED Global 2009 about the homelessness I experienced. My message? "Hope always finds a way."

When I saw the first minute of that video and realized how fat I had become (I was an athlete in college and thin as a child) I got depressed, then decided to apply my message about hope/homelessness to my weight and weight loss. So I joined Gold's Gym in Dec. 09 and I started working out. I joined Gold's mostly to have a place to shower in whatever city I'm in...but I want to lose weight and feel better too. I've got an agent and am working on a book about overcoming whatever life throws at you. But I've since realized that my transformation isn't complete yet. So I'm here...learning how to change from the inside out. Thank you for being part of that journey!

Once I reach my goal weight I plan to get back on the road and travel instead of stay parked in one place, and interview, blog and write about homelessness, transformation and what it takes to transform. I already blog about that at my own outside blog. But not nearly like I want to. Soon though!!

My Favorite Charity

God's Pit Crew

To me, Transformation Means

Becoming the person I never let myself be growing up because I was afraid of the consequences of being "me" instead of what other people, including my parents, wanted me to be.

My Goals

To lose 110 pounds in the next year.
To finish the transformation challenge.
To find an apartment I can afford.
To become debt free.
To run a 5K.
To run a 10K.
To run a Marathon.
To compete in a Tri-athlon and FINISH.

My Intentions

To finish what I start.

Who I'd Like to Inspire

Anyone!

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