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Well, I've not been on here for a while...and I've been okay. I learned enough to keep me eating right most of the time and I can except that. I could do better though, so I will keep working at it. I ran a 15K last weekend in 1 hour 35 minutes. I realized I was able to motivate myself the enti
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March 12, 2010 | Uncategorized

Healthy Holiday Challenge Essay (better late than never…)

This year I signed up for the HHC to give myself something to focus on while waiting for the 2010 challenge to start and I'm SO glad that I did! I was able to enjoy being with my family instead of what I could eat ne
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January 7, 2010 | Uncategorized

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LeslieGroft wrote at 12:34 PM on Feb 18, 2010

Melinda, Sure do love you and hope that all is well with you and your sweet family! Are you doing the 2010 challenge? My hubby is now on board and it has been so much fun "transforming" with him! Love you tons, Leslie

Bobbi wrote at 07:03 PM on Jan 09, 2010

Great picture! Now on to another challenge!

JoePimental wrote at 11:23 AM on Jan 07, 2010

LOVE - LOVE - LOVE the photo! Congratulations on your 10#'s of loss!

sunny1 wrote at 08:37 PM on Jan 02, 2010

Mel, you are looking so great. Love your current profile picture. Hope you had a great holiday. Good luck in the next challenge. Gaye

Keyzzz1 wrote at 12:35 PM on Dec 26, 2009

Hey Mel glad the timing was good on the blog. I've seen both here and life lately people needing to pause a moment and consider that while they don't understand nor even like where another is coming from (or so they think) it never hurts to consider that it may be a totally different situation or reasoning that causes that belief or action, that if understood might make sense. I am far better than I used to be at "holding judgment" and allowing the situation to unfold before I get or form an opinion but still have a ways to go before "I'm there!" Have a super holiday Weekend. Mike

dusk wrote at 03:28 AM on Dec 26, 2009

Keep up the fight Mel . . . don't stop . . . use my profile picture to help you remain focused. You don't want to become me! You don't want to gain 172 pounds after you've been so successful . . . think of my picture as a scared straight program for you . . . {{{hugs}}} - dawn

Mellie wrote at 07:56 PM on Dec 04, 2009

Hey Mel! This week flew by! We missed you in the group! Would love for you to pop in when you have a chance!

LeslieGroft wrote at 12:22 PM on Nov 24, 2009

Just stopping in to see what you've been up to and I'm so excited for you! You look absolutly radiant! Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Leslie

JoePimental wrote at 11:30 AM on Nov 16, 2009

I just saw your post regarding your internal changes...huum, your smile from assignment #1 to the end tells me that you have grown more than you think! I am proud of you! Gogogo>>>Joe

time2getfit wrote at 08:10 AM on Nov 16, 2009

Hi Mel. Looks like we have more in common than being Hoosiers. We're both poets! I love your poem "Struggles of a Mindful Girl" and would be happy to publish it in my Break The Cycle book that will be out in April 2010. Let me know if you're interested or if you have other poems you would like to share with people who are trying to break all kinds of negative cycles and habits in their life. Montpelier is about an hour north of Indy and a half-hour west of the Ohio state line. Kathy www.breakthecyclebooks.com

Mellie wrote at 03:08 PM on Nov 13, 2009

Hey girl! We missed you in group this week! I hope everything is going ok!! How is your packet coming along? Let me know if I can do anything at all to help you out! I'm always around and would love to help!

VibrantJen wrote at 05:06 PM on Nov 08, 2009

Hi Mel! Welcome to Mellie's crew ~ can't wait to get to know you! ~ Jen

ericluton wrote at 10:48 AM on Oct 10, 2009

Hope you're haveing a fabulous weekend....Eric

sunny1 wrote at 10:03 AM on Sep 30, 2009

Thanks for your kind comment. You are looking great. I'm back and trying to get my groove thing going again. :) Take care. Gaye

ericsimpson wrote at 04:38 PM on Sep 16, 2009

Melinda--I sent you an invite, but wanted to also leave a note on your profile---you have done awesome and I hope you can make our Indiana Get Together which is probably only 30minutes from your home!!!! Please let me know and I hope to meet you in person--Eric

JoePimental wrote at 03:00 PM on Sep 15, 2009

I just saw a forum in which you shared all of your transformation goodies...Congratulations! Have a wonderful day! Gogogo>>>Joe

stepor wrote at 08:07 AM on Sep 14, 2009

Hey Mel! I saw you over on erics blog and wanted to say hey! That would be cool to do a run through eagle creek coming up! Hope to see you soon! -Steve

ericluton wrote at 10:42 AM on Sep 13, 2009

What are your thoughts about giving that Saturday run a try again???? Maybe we could cross our fingers that the rain would hold back. If we don't make it our there soon, we'll be talking about snow....LOL....Let us know if you're interested.

scrapwordsgirl wrote at 08:49 AM on Sep 08, 2009

One more thing...I am a writer/creative type, too!! I saw in your profile you write and create art. I would love to hear more about your work!:) Les

scrapwordsgirl wrote at 08:48 AM on Sep 08, 2009

Hey, Melinda!! Thanks for stopping by my group aka Wonder Woman. I love your list of Top 10!! You are really doing amazing!! Les

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Round 2 begins! :) Whoo hoo! Let's GO ~ Bring on the assignments!

I am so blessed to have found this site. My life has changed so much since last May when I started my first challenge. I have lost 44 lbs. and gained new confidence in myself and my ability to change my life in a positive way. I am a very proud mom to six fabulous kids ~ 16, 15, 11, 10, 9 and 2! (His, mine and ours!!!)
I care most about my kids and hubby. They mean so much to me and it means so much to them that I have done this for myself. They couldn't be prouder of me and that makes my day! I will continue to be the role model they deserve!
To all of you who are looking at just starting your journey! You can do it ~ just stick with the program and stay positive! Good Luck!

My Favorite Charity

The Julian Center ~ www.juliancenter.org

To me, Transformation Means

Struggles of a Mindful Girl
by: Mel
There is something, somebody, someone
who is aching to be heard
To break all chains attached to her
and run full force in her own direction
Reeling with anguish and pain
happiness and hope
Needing and wanting
yet rebelling against all dependency
Knowing this is the first step
The second step will be as if I've fallen off the moon.

My Goals

to maintain my weight loss from Round 1 (as of today that is 44lbs!)
to lose those last 6 lbs. to make my weight loss 50 lbs!
to add strength training to my weekly routine
to train consitantly for and run in the One America 500 Festival Mini-marathon in May!
to continue to set fitness goals so I can be healthy and active FOREVER!

My Intentions

to speak kindly to others everyday

to work on a positive thought process so when times are tough I can use my energy on fixing the issue instead of spinning it in a negative way

to become someone I would want to hang around with

Who I'd Like to Inspire

my sister and my community!

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