I thought it was funny that Porter Freeman didn't like it when Bill said build an Ant farm if you don't want to change your life. That is what made him prove Bill Phillip's wrong and fueled is amazing transformation. What I like about Mr. Rohn's Ant Philisophy is that I like to plan goals in advance to always keep charging forward. Building an Ant farm is lazy and boring but being an Ant is hard work! ---------...
Transformation Notes - Assignment #1 2012 Challenge Assignment #1 Worksheet:Where Are You Now? Where Are You Going?Three values for my life, which I hold deeply within my heart are:1) I desire not to lose weight but have optimal health to spend many years with my best friend and the greatest blessing in my life, David, my wonderful husband!.2) I want to personally develop a healthy mindset regarding relationships, healthy nutrition and exercise....
It is hard to believe. May 2008 I will have been a part of the Transformation Community for 4 years. It has been quite a journey. Physically, as in physique, I am not where I would like to be. Emotionally there have been highs and lows but lots of growth. The community was only a couple hundred people and now there are thousands upon thousands. We had the first ever transformation gathering in my hometown of Lewisvil...
Hi gang - I know I have been a little quiet. There has been a lot going onin my life. New house, new job, new issues etc. Transformatoin is never far from my heart. I have been strugglling with some things and my answer was to come back here to start working the 18 week challenge. I know there is not an official challenge but it is about a lifestyle not a prize. There is in fact a prize but it is more an intang...
I know I have been a bit quite for a while but since we purchased our new house thing have been so busy. I am committing to restarting an 18 week Challenge on my own. I will be starting it on Monday 9/26. I have a new job (so two jobs) this causes some challenges but I really need this. All support appreciated. i will be blogging more regularly again. Love you all. I am having a big makeover on the outside this...
I am feeling really good. Making progress and people are noticing but i decided to take advantage of the extention of the challenge. Life has been crazy the last month so that is why I have not posted much. My hubby has been working 12 hours. I have been working my 2 jobs and a small busines. Through in ou neighbor dogs keeping us up by incessant barking and you have 2 very exhausted people in my house. The nei...
I was a little slow on this one. It seems that we had to take pics in the past. I did my kitchen makeover and then when I went to to the assignment it didn't require pics. Well at least I got the project done. We jsut moved into our first home in early March. I never took a day off work for the move. We have been gradually been putting the house together but there is still a lot of work. Not only did I ge...
Assignment #6 Healthy Spaces Makeover Three places which empower and support my efforts to become healthier and happier are:The park where I do my walks - I prefer to walk in nature and sunshine rather than at the gym.The local farmers market and my garden where I can get locally grown produce! YUM!My front porch - Probably the favorite place at my new house. There is a huge pecan tree that provides shade and I am surrounded with color from the c...
I was really depressed/bummed over the weekend. This is the time period when my mom passed away. My mom passed on June 9th 2006 after a tough battle with cancer. My hubby was gone to Oklahoma to visit his mom. I had to go to work on Sunday so I couldn't see Romney compete in her first figure competition but I was alone while missing mom. Had a good day at work but didn't make it to the cemetary because once I filled ...
I feel inspired, energetic, confident, and alive when I’m engaged in these three activities: 1) I truly enjoy helping people become happier and healthier. . 2) I feel so good when I take the steps toward a healthy and fit lifestyle. 3) I enjoy helping and supporting others in my career and in my avocation. Moving my awareness into the future, seeing myself when I’m old and gray, healthy and wise, the answer I’ll give to explain ...
Three people I can count on for unconditional, nonjudgmental support throughout my transformation are: 1) My husband David - He is my rock2) My friend Deb 3) My friend Michelle4) My t.com Community and Rebuild and Eric and Deb's accountability groupsSomeone I can call at 3:00 AM to share something which is weighing on my heart is: My hubby David Someone who is working to achieve their transformation goals whom I can count on...
An example of a healthy day’s nutrition based on my goals, preferences and schedule looks like this: 6 am Nutrition Shake with 2 TBLSP PB2 (powdered defatted peanut butter) 9 am eggs and oatmealnoon chicken and fruit salad2: 30 nutrition shake 5 pm salmon, whole grain pasta and veggies8 pm EFL cheesecake I munch on raw veggies throughout the day - baby carrots, Cherub tomatoes and sugar snap peas. I...
An example of a healthy day’s nutrition based on my goals, preferences and schedule looks like this: 6 am Nutrition Shake with 2 TBLSP PB2 (powdered defatted peanut butter) 9 am eggs and oatmealnoon chicken and fruit salad2: 30 nutrition shake 5 pm salmon, whole grain pasta and veggies8 pm EFL cheesecake I munch on raw veggies throughout the day - baby carrots, Cherub tomatoes and sugar snap peas. I...
March 19th I was out training for the Dallas Rock and Roll Half and I was ready to quit! Back track - Just a few weeks after successfully completing the Denver Rock and Roll Half I had surgery. I was having trouble with serious varicose veins. The veins were actually breaking open. I move the surgery to post-Denver because I was so determined to do that race and prove I could do it! I had my surgeries...
A few months ago I got certifed as a Lifestyle Fitness Coach - Well what the heck does that mean? I help pepole find fitness programs that match their interests and/or goals. Some people are better suited for group exercises and some prefer solitary activities. Some people are looking to build confidence and some are looking to reduce stress. If you don't look outside the box you could be limiting yourself to a whole world...
Assignment #2 Exercise RXThree specific exercise benefits I am now holding the intention of personally experiencing….1.to strengthen my body and rebuild my metabolism. 2.To alleviate depression and increase confidence3. I have a family history of diabetes, arthritis , cancer, high blood pressure and obesity. I will use exercise as once of the methods to prevent and/or reduce the risks. I have been diagnosed with arthritis and early onset o...
Transformation Challenge 2011 Assignment #1 Worksheet:Where Are You Now? Where Are You Going?Three values for my life, which I hold deeply within my heart are:1) I desire not to lose weight but have optimal health to spend many years with my best friend and the greatest blessing in my life, David, my wonderful husband!.2) I want to personally develop a healthy mindset regarding relationships, healthy nutrition and exercise. I love helping others ...
I still have about 40 lbs to lose. I am a bit stuck but I know it is primarily a diet issue. I was doing pretty good but started having some health challenges as well as kind of a crisis in faith in some people close to me that I had trusted. Kind of knocked me for more of a loop than I expected. I realize that this challenge is going to be about forgiving and rebuilding. After my surgeries post-Denver Half I ha...
I had a nice little chat with my endocrinologist today. We are working on a couple of things and I will have new blood work results from today's visit. I honestly haven't been feeling very well since my surgeries on my legs. I got inactive during the recovery period and arthritis and inflammation (aka pain) has reared it's ugly head. I see that Bill is allowing a start date of March 21 so I am going to get new photos ...