Birthday:
Status:
June 28
What has happened to me?!!!!!
I started the transformation for physical reasons with some promised benefit of mental growth and awares! But I truly had no idea of what would happen. Honestly I wanted to be more fit for myself and my boyfriend, get rid of some of my sluggishness, and win some money- if that were possible- b...
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I am doing it!
I can do this!! I am doing this for me! I need to get ALL of me back especially when I feel so much has been ripped and torn away! I am using every cirlce of my jump rope to affirm I can move forward in life. Every sit up is reaching forward toward my goals. Every pull of a w...
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I Am
I am a 38 year old woman whose potential and desire "to be" has been held down by fear, anger, rejection, and shame (F.A.R.S.). FARS is a sick disease that has been trying to destroy my potential. I will not let it define me and I will not let it destroy me. On the inside I have confidence competing with fear, strength being held down by the chains of whispering weakness, joy tethered to shame, and potential being drowned by the waves of uncertainty. BUT, I also have the anchor of hope and faith in Christ and blessing of the Holy Spirit which keeps me still and grounded in my destiny. I choose to focus on hope. I choose to move toward hope. I see that living out hope and faith is my greatest gift. With it I can inspire and help others to live lives of hope and faith . If I can help a person experience hope then I can, no matter what their circumstances, help them survive whatever may come, thus helping them to move forward toward realizing their potential. My greatest desire is to help others, who have lost hope or are wavering, to hold on to hope and to have faith that for them there is something greater.
My Favorite Charity
World Vision/Living Water International
To me, Transformation Means
To me transformation means growing beyond the state that I am without clutching onto the place I once was. It is letting go and trusting that the growth I have achieved is strong enough to carry the weight and contend with the challenges that lay ahead.
Transformation to me means to emerge from where I was and standing tall in my continued "becoming".
My Goals
Goal #1
In 18 weeks I will be congratulating myself and maintaining being proud of myself for being brave enough to say to myself "today is the day I will live differently than I have before. I believe in myself, and I am making a life long change!"
Goal #2
In 18 weeks I will reach my goal weight of 127lbs./57.6kilos and be more muscular and tone.
Goal #3
In 12 weeks I will have a healthy relationship with exercise and will not be using it as an escape from life.
Goal #4
In 18 weeks I will have journaled consistently.
Goal #5
In 18 weeks I will have more energy.
Goal #6
In 18 weeks I will not be feel F.A.R.S. about who I am and who I am becoming!
My Intentions
My intentions are good, thoughtful, and redeeming. I want the best for myself so I can share the light that is in me to help lead others on their path to victory.
I intend to accept the support that I am given.
I intend to acknowledge that support.
I intend to listen to the wisdom of others. and learn from it.
I intend to walk-in the calling that my Great and Mighty Lord has given me.
I intend to be still, persistent, and honest with myself and others.
I intend to not hide "in my secret place."
I intend to face F.A.R.S. while holding onto truth.
I intend to write about my experiences.
I intend to share my experiences without holding back so it can be used to help redeem the lost, frustrated, fearful, doubtful, and shamed.
I intend to stand on the promises that my GOD has given me that He will redeem all that was lost, misplaced, stolen, and hidden in me, as I seek after Him.
I intend to celebrate my successes.
I intend to overcome my weakness and strengthen my mind, body, and spirit.
I intend to live!
Who I'd Like to Inspire
"Faith" photograph by me. copyright Yolondo Lupoe
I would like to inspire anyone who is trapped by fear, anger, rejection, and shame (F.A.R.S.). and has used exercise, food, or any other numbing agent to escape emotional pain. You are not alone. F.A.R.S. is a farce!
There is hope AND triumph for you. It is a lie that you must remain hidden in a hell like dungeon and be condemned to be a slave to F.A.R.S. or it's numbing agents. It doesn't have to control you. You can "walk out."
Begin by saying "Yes, me. I am willing to believe that life can be different and stand fast by following one step with another."
My journey began by saying "Enough hiding! Enough living in prison that once felt protective, but now feels like a hole so deep its hard for the light to enter in. I want to live! I want to feel alive! I want to be alive and engage life fully."
Every step forward will bring you closer to your life's vision, confidence, self acceptance, and joy. You can walk out. You can live!
I love your quote. Enjoy this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlFCfkyuQM0 A little love day cheer. You were among the first to welcome me here 18 weeks ago and I want to come by and thank you, Yolando. Best wishes for a wonderful, love-filled week!!! Love, your friend, Eme
Hope you're doing well!! We miss you and would love to see you take on Bill's 2010 Transformation Challenge!!
Stopping by to wish you happy holidays =) Midnight Cardio Guy Shawn Drewry
Dropping in to wish you well along your journey. Always here to be of service in helping you accomplish your goals =) Midnight Cardio Guy Shawn Drewry
How's your week???? I sure hope it's super. HUGS! ~S~
THanks for swinging by :0) Remind me what week/assignment you are on...take care Tammy
I'm honored to be your friend! Thanks for the invite. I like your FARS definition. I have recently disconnected myself from those feelings. Sometimes they creep back, but it's important not to let them take over. They will deplete you and destroy your true self. Way to go with your transformation!
That was nice of you (hanks...marty
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I appreciate your words of love & support!. I am so excited that you are starting to "get it". It is such an amazing feeling when that happens!! Keep in touch!! Carolynn
Thanks for the nice comment! You are obviously working hard! You will reach all your goals and more with your wonderful attitude and beautiful heart. <3
Stopped by to say hi, I hope you are having a great week.....Thia
Hey, Yolando. (Is that spelling right? I live in a Latin American country and I just want to add an A at the end. Let me know.) Thanks for the encouragement!! I need it! Your words on my profile are a light for me. I am doing alright so far. I need to learn a lot, but I am working hard at it and every day I am at it and feeling good! Hope you are well and happy and having fun with the transformation. It is a great new day!! Eme
Hey, Just check your week 7 picture and you are doing great!!! I am sure you are still doing strong!! I am so happy you doing your transformation from Korea!!! ~Kyung Hee~
Thank you so much for the nice pic comment!! You made me smile! I hope you have a fabulous week! ~ "Reach for the moon. If you miss you'll land among the stars!"
Hi Yolanda, Thank you for stopping by my page and dropping off some love. I appreciate that so much. I really enjoyed reading your I AM. It's wonderful to have you here transforming with us. I hope to meet you someday. :) Aloha, xx
Thank you for stopping by and visiting.....you have alot of awesome goals yourself.....are you going to Denver? Thia
Yolanda! thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous weekend! love MaryPat
thank you so much for your uplifting comment! im glad to be a part of this community and to meet people like yourself! :)
Hi and thanks for the friend invite. I have to say that reading your profile, I can relate to a lot of what you've said, and you have a wonderful gift for writing. Your faith photograph is amazing and inspiring, I love it!! Hope you have an amazing day and a fantastic week. ~~ Sharla
Thank you for your kind comments on my profile page. It was wonderful to hear from you! I love your positive attitude to overcome F.A.R.S! You are Being The Change and Making A Difference! Work hard for your dreams and Finish Strong! I just love your goals! with love and light-Spencer
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