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December 21
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OK, ladies...I'm still having trouble with my meals. I had my shake this morning, then for lunch had a turkey breast salad with a balsamic vinagrette dressing. Pretty yummy! And then nothing till after our run, which was a grilled chicken sandwich from BK, but with no mayo. And not the meal either, ...
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Before and After Dallas...
The weekend before we were leaving for Denver, was very stressful, and I finally had to step up and not be afraid. Yes, at this point, it's only words, but I feel like I'm strong enough to go through with what I said I would do. Enough is enough. On Friday, March 5th, I
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I Am
I am a mother of three wonderful children, 26, 23, and 16 years of age. I am also a grandmother of one very strong-minded little girl. She is four years old (2009). I am facing the empty nest syndrome! Oh-no! I was worried about what I'm going to do without my kiddies. But now I see this as an opportunity to start focusing more on my needs. My need to be healthy, fit, and peaceful inside. I have been with their father for about 27 years, we've never been married. My family, I have been tiptoeing around his alchohol problem for years. I see now that how I've been dealing with this by not dealing with this, ya know? Time to stop looking the other way, stop trying to keep him pacified. By doing that, I was making myself miserable. I loved being the victim, and placing blame on him for my unhappiness. But I wasn't DOING anything to change. Our relationship became stagnant, I became stagnant....I didn't do anything, go anywhere but sit at home and feel sorry for myself. I rationalized that since he cannot control his drinking, then WE cannot go out together. And if WE cannot go out together, then I can't go out at all. So by sitting home, by myself, feeling sorry for myself, I ate, and ate, and got bigger and bigger.
Being part of Tcom since June '08, and going to Denver in 2009, I now feel empowered. I am out running, I am working out, I am eating right. I am taking back my life! And I feel so much better about myself than I have in YEARS!!! I love this place, and all the wonderful people here, all the friends I have made. I am a woman transforming, I am empowered, I am the change!!!
My Favorite Charity
American Red Cross
To me, Transformation Means
Breaking past your fears! That means not worrying about what others think about what I'm doing. Just get up and do what I have to do. Handle my business, and create my happiness! I have to care about myself...it all starts with me. Because when you love yourself, your spirit soars, and in the process lifts those around you. Transformation means realizing I am worthy of love, and when I accept that and know it deep in my soul, then I have the strength to take action to improve myself, my life, my relationships. Transformation means being open to love, open to everyone which helps me learn, and helps my spirit grow and touch others.
My Goals
Goals for Challenge 1, 2010:
Fit into a size 14
Do I unassisted pullup by May 7.
Run 13.1 miles on my own or in a race. Prove to myself that I can RUN the entire distance.
Lose at least one inch from each measurement
Make it to Dallas
Long term goals: (measurements): Chest 38, Waist 36, Hips 38.
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My Intentions
To run at least 3 times a week
Get as close to a 10 minute mile as possible
Lift weight 3 times a week
Drink water everyday
Spend time in the morning giving thanks
Look for opportunities to help others
Be aware of how I present myself, and react towards others
Laugh more
Celebrate my successes no matter how small
Celebrate others successes
Reaching out to my fellow tcom members everyday
Who I'd Like to Inspire
First and foremost, I would like to inspire my kids. Over the years, I have been an example of negativity, criticism, unhappiness, and unfullfillment. Time to turn all that around, and be the positve, supportive, compassionate, loving person that I want them to be.
I would love to inspire anyone and everyone I can with my daily successes, struggles, and lessons learned. And if I stumble and fall, I want to be the example of how to get up, dust yourself off, laugh about it, and keep on going. In the end, we will all get to where we want to be. It may take some of us a little longer than others, but if we just trust the process and keep doing the work, we will get there.
In the past, I had put that I really wanted to inspire my son. To show him by example that it is possible to be healthy, and happy inside. But you know what? Since he has joined tcom, he has inspired me, and more often than not was my motivation to keep running, to keep lifting, and doing those horrible calf excercises...his favorite part to train, and my least favorite. Ugh...but I did them! Just love that kid!
Hey Maria! It was SO great to meet you and your kids in Dallas! I'm grateful we had that moment of time after cheering in the last runners to get connected while we waited for the bus. The universe works in mysterious ways. I just read your profile page and you are such a beautiful spirit! I saw that immediately, but then to read your page and see all the wisdom, truth, beauty and strength there. I think it is so cool that you brought your kids and that they came and participated with such open hearts - i'm totally inspired! by the possibility of having some of my family join t.com because of your family. What is the name of your support group again? I'd like to stop by and introduce myself! I hope you have a beautiful day. Talk to you soon, my new friend! Taura
Hi Chica, It was definitely great seeing you in Dallas, had a great time talking even if it was just a short time. Hopefully next time we can chat longer and share some more pictures together. Have a great and beautiful weekend my friend. God bless =) Jerome
Maria~ it's great to hear from you. I'm so glad you had fun in Dallas. I hope that I will be able to go in October, keeping my fingers crossed. FYI.... I signed my daughter and I up for a 10k April 17th, Miracle Miles For Kids, 2010. It runs along the beach, I am so excited. Have a fabulous day. Your friend~ Janell
Happy Thursday Maria, It was an honor to see you in Dallas, and Juan too! I hope to see ya'll again in Denver and I am so so thankful for the friendship of you and your wonderful family. It means alot. I am praying for your success in all you do. I'm happy to help contribute to your success, anytime I can serve you (smile) With love, MCG
Hi gorgeous! It was so great to see you again and meet your beautiful family! Love you lots. Always know I am here for you! Val :)
Maria..... will you help me with the 1/2 for Denver? I have no idea where to begin!!!!! Jen
You are so very beautiful!!!
Maria ... I am SO glad that I got to see you in Dallas ... you are beautiful and have a beautiful family!!!! .... thank you so much for trying to get a pic of me at the finish line!!! ... you are such a genuine person and I look forward to creating many more memories together! ~ Missy :)
Maria, I hope I didn't wake you with my text...lol...I was just soooo excited!!! Yes, I have to really refocus my energy back on my running. I had stopped for a while, but ran a mile straight for the first time the other day. I want to run the marathon in Denver with you!!!! So I need to step up my game!!! I love you and am so happy you made it to Dallas...looking forward to your pics. I know your exhausted, get some rest. And thank you again for being the person you are... ~ xoxo Malika
I wish I was there, Next time, but here is a hug for now. ((((HUG))) Darlene
WOW!! It was so so awesome to meet your whole family Maria!! You looked RADIANT and I love the new hair. What a wonderful weekend of inspiration. It just gets better and better!! =)
So here is what happened during the marathon: I was plodding along & a few feet in front of me was a woman in a black shirt. She looked like you! I thought "wow look at maria she is doing so great, she is such a little runner now!" LOL "and why isn't she wearing a blue shirt? maybe she decided last minute" The back of her shirt said "running in memory of Bertha". So I *really* did think it was you!! I never caught up with "you"...your mysterious twin was too fast for me. But wow I felt like a dork when I realized you weren't there. But in a sense you were with me in spirit!! ~Leann
Missing you my friend. Hope all is well. Janell
Hey Maria, did you go to the Summit in Dallas??? OMG...I ran my first mile straight on Wednesday it was sooooo exciting!!! I had stopped running for a while and I got on the treadmill just to see what I could do...I was amazed!!!..I keep your picture in my head....Luv ya Chica ~ Malika
Hi sweetie~ missing your smiling face. Dropping you off a TRUCK load of love. Hope all is well. Your friend ~Janell
Hello Maria! How have you been? How's the running going? ~Josh~
Have a good weekend Maria get some rest Darlene
Hi How are you ? I see you had a interesting weekend.
Goodmoring my friend! I'm so glad I could lift your spirits yesterday. You are an amazing woman with an awesome spirit! Without you, I wouldn't be running! Love You ~Janell
Hello Lupita! How are you? I've been catching up with your blogs and your assignment postings. They are INCREDIBLE! Who is Juan? LOL! You use to call him something else. Threw me for a minute! I am so proud of the way you have stepped up your running. Are you aiming for the entire 26.2 Dallas Marathon? I'll be at the finish line to cheer you on! (I'll get there by cab, LOL!) I can't wait to see you again! Love you! Uncle Dave
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