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As I was walking my dog this morning in the new fallen snow, my mind turned to Tom, but also this, the first day of my third week of transformation.  It was so peaceful and calm as the snowflakes gently touched down upon the ground.  I was reflecting on the changes that have occu...
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January 15, 2009 | LivLuvLaf's Blog

A Month Without Tom

Tom died a month ago today.  It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving and we had a big day planned...Tom, my 4 kids and I were all going into NYC that night to see Jim Gaffigan, a comedian, for a show that I had bought tickets for in March.  Prior to that we were all going to go out to dinne...
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December 29, 2008 | LivLuvLaf's Blog

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RiRi wrote at 12:33 PM on Feb 06, 2010

Hello my friend...just checking in! Love..Ri

bmftrucker wrote at 01:36 PM on Feb 01, 2010

Just a quick hello from one member of Shane's Group to another! Have a great week!! Brentt

Victory09 wrote at 09:52 PM on Jan 09, 2010

I just commented on one of your blogs, and pray that 2010 brings great peace, joy, and renewal. I am glad you are in Shane's group with me. Blessings, Kimberly

lisa73111 wrote at 02:41 PM on Jan 07, 2010

Here's to a transformed life in 2010 Lee!

martygoldman wrote at 08:21 AM on Dec 25, 2009

Wow Lee thanks for the greetings!! I so care about you and always a pleasure seeing you!!!! Happy Holidays !!!!.........Marty

jaki wrote at 11:10 AM on Aug 16, 2009

Hi Lee - I just wanted to stop by to say Hello and to aploogise for not having called you. I planned on it and then the monster of panic hit! My apologies - I hope that you are OK - sending you Love and Light - Gratitude and Faith - Jaki :)

deniset wrote at 05:43 AM on Jul 15, 2009

Hugs to you Lee on this Wonderful Wacky Wednesday. God's given you all the tools to create something magnificent, choose to make a GREAT day for you and those you love. It's been a difficult time for you, I know. I expect there will always be those moments that take my breath away as I feel the void from the loss of Jonnae, (and you from Tom) but we will prevail and experience a magnificent life as we choose to create one. I'm around if you need me XOXO In God's Loving and Gentle Embrace Always, in ALL ways, Denise

DanaD wrote at 04:30 PM on Jul 06, 2009

Lee!!! Its so great to see you on here! Ive really missed you. Please let me know how everythings goin with you Girl! Love you Sweetie!

NCDrJCN wrote at 03:34 PM on Jul 01, 2009

Lee, it has been a while. Hope that all is well with you. I am still job hunting, but am hot on the trail of something... Take Care, Julius

journeyman wrote at 08:32 PM on Jun 23, 2009

yo yo!!

lisa73111 wrote at 10:03 AM on Jun 10, 2009

How have you been Lee? You've been thought of today :O)

RockerGirl wrote at 12:11 PM on Jun 08, 2009

Hi there! I saw that you are in DiscoDancer's group too. Just wanted to stop by and say hi! -Angela

Roxy wrote at 04:49 PM on May 24, 2009

Hey Lee, glad to see you joined discodancer's group!! It will be a fantastic 18 weeks for all of us and I'm so glad you are in this with all of the rest of us! Hope your weekend is going well! Roxy

Discodancer wrote at 10:47 PM on May 23, 2009

Lee- Great to have you in the Discodancer Accountability Group! We will be doing a lot of transforming physically and within. I am so excited and just wanted to stop by and let you know if you need anything, just let me know!-Spencer

GAMBLEGIRL wrote at 10:10 PM on May 09, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!!!

DanaD wrote at 11:05 PM on Apr 22, 2009

Hey Lee!! Where ya at Girlfriend? I miss you ! Love ya~~Dana

DrewryMedia wrote at 05:20 PM on Apr 16, 2009

Love, Love and Laugh...good mantra to have :-) Just coming by to wish you a successful transformation journey and to be of service :-) With love, Shawn

lewie wrote at 06:44 AM on Apr 08, 2009

Hi Lee, Thinking of you. Andy

NCDrJCN wrote at 04:44 AM on Mar 25, 2009

Lee, have been thinking about you and hoping that all is well!!! Have been riding a roller coaster of emotions myself, but feel like I am back on my horse, finally. Please let me know how you are doing, with your transformation, and with life!!! Better things are around the next turn!!! -Julius

journeyman wrote at 06:10 AM on Mar 22, 2009

Although I have been absent for a little while I worked on my research, please know that I have thought of all my t-friends during that time. You are very important to me and my progress and transformation. I hope you are going strong and as the weather warms…. that we find even more passion and excitement to push harder. The friends that I have met here are so important to my growth as a person and as I peel back the old me to find the new within. ~~ LB "Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." - Anais Nin

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My name is Lee and I am a 46 year old single mother of 4. I absolutely adore my kids...they are bright, ambitious and hilariously funny, which I love, because I get the benefit of being able to laugh right along with them! The time we spend together is precious to me for many reasons, but particularly because they are coming to the age where they are starting to leave home. I'm happy to say that inspite of the fact that I have been divorced for almost 11 years and it hasn't been particularly easy, that we are a close family. One thing about me is that I really love people as I truly believe that forming loving relationships is what life is all about! I have been fortunate enough to find the love of my life and soul mate, Tom. I absolutely adore him! He is a wonderful, loving man who is my perfect match in everyway. He makes me laugh and makes my life fun each and every day. He inspires me to be a better person and believes in me more than I do myself, sometimes. As I have lived my life, I have felt strongly that life is about finding a way to make a positive impact on others. While I'm sure that the way I live my life has impacted the lives of my children, hopefully in a positive way, I'd like to think that I will do something in my life on an even larger scale. I don't feel particularly convinced that I will be able to accomplish that task until I get my body, mind and spirit back to a level of confidence that I feel is needed to inspire others. I have struggled with my weight since childhood and although I have had some success over the years in maintaining a healthy weight, there have been many more years where I have struggled. I would love to lose 40-50 lbs and stay there. I feel like if I could accomplish that, I'd be able to take my passion for life and show it to the world through all of the things I love...art, sports, health, fitness, etc and finally find a way to touch peoples lives and hearts forever.

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To me, Transformation Means

Transformation means a complete change. You change your thoughts as well as your actions to create a new existence. It means that you flip a switch in your mind and somewhere find the inner strength and power to leave the undesirable part of who you are behind. Transformation also comes from desire....desire to be different or better than you are now. I don't believe you can maintain an outer change without an inner change as well so for me, transformation is all encompassing.

My Goals

My goal is to lose 60-70 lbs. I want to increase my muscle strength and definition, lose body fat and be healthy and athletic again! My plan was to work together with my sweetheart, Tom, to get control of our weight and our health so that we could enjoy an active and long life together, but life had other plans. On Saturday, 11/29/08, at the age of 41, I lost Tom. He suddenly and literally died in my arms. Our plans, hopes and dreams were gone in an instant. In honor of him, my goal is to put a plan into action that will allow me to get into excellent health and be an inspiration to others.

My Intentions

My intentions are to make a solid plan and to follow it! I have both read and participated in Body For Life, I watch The Biggest Loser and have read an inordinate amount of books on diet and exercise over the years, so I feel that I have the knowledge to do what I need to. Tom's death has propelled me to another level of consciousness about life...how precious it is and how we should not waste a moment of it on things that don't really matter. Tom was great about planning things out in order to reach a goal. As I start this challenge, I will follow his lead and I'm hoping he will be my guardian angel through the process. I know it's critical to write things down, set daily goals and visualize the result I want in order to make them actually happen. I intend on being a frequent visitor to this site to help me with my transformation.

Who I'd Like to Inspire

Everyone and anyone, but particularly people who have had a life long struggle with their weight...people who have stopped caring and don't even realize that they are just one step from death's door. Tom and I both struggled with our weight most of our lives. I knew we had to do something and so did he, but we both thought we had more time. We were wrong. I don't want anyone or their families to have to experience what I have been going through. There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a loved one. So I guess I'd like to hopefully inspire those who think their weight loss can wait until tomorrow or Monday or next month...because none of us are guaranteed tomorrow, only today.

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