I am a mother, someone's lover, and a woman who walks in gratitude. I also am blessed with two beautiful grandchildren.




I joined Transformation in January 2010, lost over 30 pounds, and completed my first half-marathon that year in August. Next to having children, it was the best thing for me in my life, and gave me a sense of accomplishment I had not felt for years.



In October, 2010, I fell down an open stairwell, one full flight (tumbled head over heals several times). It destroyed my soul because I let it. I regained my weight, plus more, and found myself single, broke and broken. Thankfully, when I became sick of being that way, my friends were here to lend a hand and help pull me back up. This is me and Shane Anderson. I'm proud that he's proud of me. It means a lot!



I came back to Transformation after learning of Bill's accident, and seeing the great example and positive attitude he has set. Bill's outlook and determination are so uplifting that I was forced to realize just how bad my own thinking had become. Thanks Bill! You made me see that we should focus on where we want to go instead of wallowing in where we are, and that change in focus gave me a vision for my future self that spurred me into moving ahead. This is me and Bill Phillips. Bill made me a Runner Up in the 2012 Spring Forward Challenge. I appreciate his faith in me and am so GRATEFUL for Transformation!!!



My wonderful grandchildren . . .



My best friend (one of them) . . .



I LOVE this picture because it's me after a 5-25 no makup, pure LOVE!



The hearts symbolize the love in my life that now exists. It litterally was staring me in the face. I have it now! Love is all around.

Achievement 2010 . . .




CURRENT PROGRESS (CAUTION-WOMAN UNDER CONSTRUCTION!)

(I have reached my size 8 goal, and have gone on to size 6.)




PROGRESS PHOTO

HAPPIER TIMES ARE HERE . . .

May 2010



May 2012



YOU GOTTA GO TO CAMP!

Wanna kick start your life? Wanna gain skills, deal with roadblocks, and develop a vision of what living a Transformative lifestyle, day to day, looks like? Go to Transformation Camp! I lost over 35 pounds during my 12 weeks at Camp and have passed 65 now. Write to me and ask! You just GOTTA go!

CAMP 2 PROGRESS

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Being able to reflect on core thoughts, values, and beliefs, and use knowledge of self to effect positive, outward change. Transformation occurs when we: 1) recognize a limitation; 2) develop a desire, or vision, of changing that limitation into a higher state of being; and 3) practice new thoughts and planned behaviors that bring the desired change into manifestation. Transform = changing form. Transformation = the process of changing form. It is an outside manifestation of inside processes.

Overall: Get to my goal weight of 120, by my birthday this year. In getting there, my other goals are being met during that time frame: size 5, half marathon runner, and to refine my hourglass figure.

To date, I have fully surpassed where I was before the accident. My new goals are as follows for the new challenge:

1) Weigh at or less than 140 (closing in on this)
2) Reach my ultimate size 5 in jeans
3) Take 3 inches off my hips and waist.
4) Totally tighten up my legs and abs!

I just finished a ten mile race in 2 hours 20 minutes. I will continue to train and am very happy with my progress to date.

To continue progressing, meet my current weight loss goals, and eventually get married again. I believe in God, and I am thanking Him for his miracles, wisdom, and grace. I KNOW He is with me; I accept His blessings for my life.

I have a beautiful relationship now, which is something I had given up on in the past. I am a lucky girl, happy and grateful!!!

Everyone, and expecially those needing to lose 100 pounds or more, those broken hearted, and those feeling lost and undeserving. You don't have to live that way anymore. You can Transform!!!