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May 07
"Feel the fear and do it anyway"
I haven't been around as much as usual, but that's not indicative of anything other than trying to get all of my homework done in advance before Dallas, prepping for Dallas, and reading self help material to help me deal with my fear of flying!My diet is OK.
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My day
Last night was rough. I had a gall bladder attack. MAN are those things miserable. I wish that they would have taken that thing out when I was in the hospital back in November. My gall bladder kept me from going to Denver, so I have to make sure someh
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I Am
♥In around Sept 2008, I weighed 335 lbs. On Jan 4th 2009 when I came to Transformation, I weighed 285 lbs. This is me when I began my transformation journey. This is where I came from.
♥ 2010 January Challenge Pics ♥
♥ February 15, 2010 - June 21, 2010 ♥
♥ Week 1 - ♥
♥ Welcome to my page!!! My name is Mary. I love to laugh hard, laugh loud, and laugh often! ♥
♥ When I started the transformation process, I truly believe I was at rock bottom. My highest weight was 335 and when I started at t.com I was at 285. I could hardly walk, the love of my life left me, the company I worked for laid me off, I was stuck in an endless cycle of food addiction and self loathing, and I had no idea who I was aside from the morbidly obese girl. ♥
♥ This community has given me back my will to live, my smile, my hope, my belief in myself, my belief in other people, my health, spirituality, my passion for nutrition, and my passion in general back. I cannot say enough about this community, but I truly believe that without it I wouldn't be here right now. If you are a food addict, first I want to tell you that you CAN break free with determination and hard work. Second of all I want to tell you to connect with an accountability group. If you need any encouragement, please send me a message.
My Favorite Charity
Autism Speaks
To me, Transformation Means
♥ Transformation for me meant the death of my old self;
the habits, the patterns, the self doubt, the self loathing, morbidity, the addictions, the settling for a miserable existence because I didn't think that I deserved any better
And the birth of my new self; sees wonder and beauty in this world, lives life with the intention of love, doesn't need addictions or short term fixes to get through life, loves to make others smile.♥
My Goals
♥ Here are my goals for the 2010 18 Week Challenge as well as some life goals. ♥
♥ Challenge Goals ♥
♥ Win the 2010 January Challenge ♥
♥ Lose 50 lbs ♥
♥ Leica D-Lux 4 For goal when I hit 155 and find a job ♥
♥ Get into a size 9 ♥
♥ Work hard on my flexibility to reduce joint and muscle pain ♥
♥ Exercise 6 days a week with intensity for the duration of the challenge ♥
♥ Eat 5 - 6 clean meals, 6 days a week ♥
♥ Work the assignments with absolute honesty and maximum effort. ♥
♥ Bring my GPA up by getting an A in each of the classes I'm taking right now. ♥
♥ Read 5 books over the course of the challenge, including 2 that relate to business. ♥
♥ Find a job. ♥
♥ Help and inspire as many people as I can to cross the finish line of the 18 week challenge with me. ♥
♥ To work on myself and find hobbies and interests that relate to the new me. ♥
♥ To work on my outlook on life and positive thinking. ♥
♥ Life Goals ♥
♥ Learn how to start my own business or become an entrepreneur. ♥
♥ Ever since I was a kid, It's been my dream to go to Hawaii. I love, love, love the beach!!!! ♥
♥ To one day have a job with Bill's company. ♥
♥♥♥♥♥♥ To one day have a black Dodge Challenger. The most beautiful thing on 4 wheels I have ever seen.♥♥♥♥♥♥
♥ To one day have a house where I can have a garden where I can grow all of my own organic fruits and vegetables. ♥
♥ Focus on spirituality, peace of mind, joy, wisdom, mastery of my own mind, mastery of my emotions, self knowledge. ♥
♥ Focus on helping and encouraging others. ♥
♥ Incorporate visualization into my daily life. ♥
♥ Focus on foods that help me build the mind, spirit and body that I aspire to. ♥
♥ Get my ACE PT certification. ♥
♥ Meet Bill Phillips. ♥
♥ Move my body daily in a way that cultivates health. ♥
♥ Swim with a dolphin. ♥
♥ Continue to work on getting my degree in web design. ♥
♥ Improve my photography skills. ♥
♥ Continue to learn everything I can about nutrition (Huge passion of mine). ♥
♥ Incorporate 10 - 15 mins of yoga or Pilates into my exercise routine 6 days a week. ♥
♥ Financial stability. ♥
♥ Continues to be passionate about learning. ♥
♥ Inspire and be inspired by other people. ♥
♥ Create a positive ripple effect. ♥
♥ Able to handle change. ♥
♥ Find balance. ♥
My Intentions
♥ I would like to overcome obesity and be that inspiration for someone else. I want to help people to overcome addiction, loss, and fear to realize that life is meant to be lived and that they are capable of having control and living the life of their dreams. ♥
♥ To become someone who embraces the ups and downs of life with grace, and to know that the low points are part of the process and an important part of growth. ♥
♥ To create a positive ripple effect by living a life that helps others enjoy their day just a little more by having had contact with me, even if it was just a smile in passing. ♥
♥ David Wolfe wrote this, but it just about sums things up for me! ♥
♥ "Today I give Thanks In My Heart for the opportunity to make a difference in the world.
I understand that I can build on yesterday’s achievements and I accept that responsibility.
I know that within me is an amazing natural potential and that it is my birthright to manifest that potential.
I understand that this may be a subtle achievement recognized only by myself.
It may be in the smile I give to a stranger.
It may be in the peace I bring to the world. It may be in the love I allow to flow through my heart.
Iunderstand that my mission is to bring all of my thoughts, words andactions into harmony with the life purpose that is encoded within me.
I therefore dedicate this day to the expression of that purpose.
Ichoose to live in harmony with my highest destiny. I choose to be theembodiment of my mission and I accept with a sense of wonder andgratitude the magic of Life which is here to help me.
I breathe the magic of Life’s eternal love with every breath.
This truly is the best day ever.
In the Beauty of Peace, Surrendered to Love, Now I Breathe Perfection." ♥
Who I'd Like to Inspire
♥ My mother who is currently suffering the ravages of morbid obesity, is in a wheelchair at 58 and has been for about 10 years, has congestive heart failure, and who suffers constant pain every day of her life. ♥
♥ Anyone who feels hopeless in the face of their food addiction. ♥
♥ People who have survived abuse. ♥
♥ Anyone going through heartbreak related depression and thinks that the only way to deal with it is through food. Turn that grief into a powerful catalyst to create positive change in your life, even when it hurts so badly all you want to do is eat your troubles away!♥
♥ Anyone who feels inspired by me! ♥
Thanks for stopping by my profile page to let me know you caught my blog post. Be mindful and aware on your "ME" day and then kick butt the rest of the week. You have the passion so ride it to your results. :)
It would be ridiculous of me to actually weep tomorrow morning over the loss of my beloved scale, right? What have I done? OOOHHH What have I done? :( Gaye
Yahoo, you are coming to Dallas, Mary????? HOORAY!!!!! Get ready for that big hug you are so deserving of!! You got me through that tough time back in January and it was your words and experience that kept me hanging in there when I was so down....I love you!! Can't wait to meet you and say thank you properly :) Love Stacey xoxo
Just dropping by to say Hi, have a great week
Hi Mary! I hope all is well, love your smiley:) Have a fabulous weekend! Love ~ Andrea
Hey there Mary - for some reason, I keep thinking about you. I hope everything is ok. I hope you have a HEALING weekend and that those knees of yours start behaving! Your friend, Toni
I was thinking....you need to watch "Soul Plane" right before you head for the airport to Dallas. You'll be good then! ;-)
Awww, thanks for your comments on my blog today Sweet Mary! I wish I could give you a HUGE hug in Dallas!!! Love you ~ Steph
hey Sweet mary! I hope you are doing awesome!! =)
Hey Hey Mary - just stopping by to say HI! No lifting for me today. I can't even move my arms. I'll postpone until tomorrow. Have a great day! Love Ya Your sister in ARMS - Toni (I know, I know - had to say it
Just checking on you ARMS OF STEEL sister! I lifted today despite the PAIN! I looked on the bright side however - it distracted me from the pain in my foot! Sending my love your way...Toni
Hi Mary_Mary---it's been a while so I wanted to drop by to say hello, leave you some smiles and wish you a wonderful day! Love & Hugs-Vicki
Thank you for the Birthday wishes! I really appreciate them. I hope to make this my best year yet!! How about you? You with me on that? I'm going to see you in Dallas right?! Have a great rest of your week! Carolynn
OMG! You mean I actually helped you?? You just made my day! Thank you so much for telling me that! You rock girl! Boy, I'm feeling the OOOWWWW! from yesterday. It is going to be tough to lift tomorrow! Thanks again for letting me know that. You put a big old smile on my face! Love Ya Arms of Steel Sister!
Hey again... just wanted to also say WOW! What an amazing job you have done! You are so inspirational to me. I want to "borrow" your definition of transformation. You so eloquently said what I feel.
Thanks so much for reading my blog and the comment! I AM NOT ALONE!!!! We need to support each other through this...we can be the ARMS OF STEEL sisters! You really have no idea what it means to me that there is someone else here struggling with an injury that limits our ability to do the whole program. THANK YOU! Here's to healing our injuries so we can one day be the LEGS OF STEEL sisters! Have a great day! Love Ya...Toni
I'm so pumped things worked out and you will be in Dallas!!!! Please save a hug for me:D Love you ~ Shannon
Stopping by to leave some love. I do hope you are doing well. Love you Everett
YOU make a difference to many lives, whether you know it, or accept it. Love you lots my friend!
Hey Mary- Have a great week. I'm glad you got your truck back and the mobility is coming back. Tonia
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