Musings on 2012 - it has been an AMAZING Year!!!

2012 is almost over. we all tend to get reflective at this time - This has been an amazing year 

for me. There are things that have happened this year that I can't even believed happened. 

The first and biggest was the start of my health transformation. I lost an amazing 80 pounds 

and over 45 inches. I ran/walked a 5 K. I exercise every day now - usually at 4:45 in the 

morning. Here are pictures from the health transformation!

Then we started living life. I flew ion an airplane for the first time and was able to go on 2 

trips. One of my "LiveList" places has always been Washington DC - I went and had a blast!!

Then Tim and I traveled together for the fist time and went to Miami - It was his first plane

ride and my 2nd. It was the first time for both of us to see the ocean!!!

It was a good year!! Yes there were ups and down - but God has sustained us and we both 

have grown closer in our walk with God. We have met an amazing group of people who we 

call family and we love each and everyone of them!!

we saw the births of our 4th and 5th grandchildren - Zoey has gone to her forever family and we love her and her new family very very much!!!

And Justin came rolling into the world just in time to not have the same birthday as his big brother Steven!

Wow - looking back  - it was quite a year!!!! I can't wait to see what God has in store for 2013. I have a lot of goals and I have lots of plans!!! I have a wonderful family - including an amazing husband and best friend by my side.

I wish for each of you and amazing 2013!!! God Bless

I started a big massive training today. Next summer I plan to hike up and down Pikes Peak. I have an awesome trainer who came up with an amazing plan and I started this week. It is the equivalent of training for a marathon - but I do not have to run it. It also will continue to build strength and muscles - an absolute must in hiking such a big mountain.

i am going to get better about blogging and posting - I started an online support group for people like me that struggle with their weight and health - it is called helping hands for health!

Today's a short post - but the start of something big!!!

Fat?

I just got back from an amazing Body by Vi regional success training...I had the opportunity to hear so many amazing stories. I also got to hear so much inspiration and motivation. I also heard from others that i am inspiring them. In fact - I got to go up on the stage to be recognized for my weight loss. I don't say that to brag - not at all - I tell you this because  - I have always identified my self with the word fat.

I was teased as a child - made fun of - probably by today's standards - i was bullied. It didn't stop as an adult. As a teacher - i have heard students laugh at me - snicker behind my back. My parents and other family members begged me to take care of myself and lose weight - I put it off! I never was at the right point. So to think that I inspire people?

I wish Mom and dad could see me now. I wish I hadn't waited until I hit middle age to do this. I wish I had been a better role model to my kids.

Our closing exercise at regional - said to picture a word that has held you back - my word was FAT - and after we pictured it - we were to picture ourselves erasing the word - So I am no longer thinking of myself as FAT  - instead - I want to help others do what I have been able to do!!!

Live, Laugh and Love: The journey

Live, Laugh and Love: The journey:  It may be a cliche that life is a journey...but the last several months have really proven that to me. I have been on a journey to reclai...

Live, Laugh and Love: The journey

Live, Laugh and Love: The journey:  It may be a cliche that life is a journey...but the last several months have really proven that to me. I have been on a journey to reclai...

The journey

 It may be a cliche that life is a journey...but the last several months have really proven that to me. I have been on a journey to reclaim my health. after 7 abdominal surgeries and being overweight most of my adult life - I decided enough is enough - so i joined the Body by vi 90 day challenge. With the challenge - a great exercise plan and help for God - i have been able to shed 70 pound and over 48 inches. I am by no means done yet.

But it not just my health journey that has changed these last few months. By making a conscience effort to focus on the positive things in my life - the changes I was making - I also found other changes I needed to make - I needed a spiritual transformation. I have been saved and a christian most of my life. I went to church regularly and prayed on s somewhat consistent basis - you know - when I needed something - not good.

I have used the last few moths to also transform the way i look at god - I am reminded of the song - I am a friend of God - the chorus goes:
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God - I am a friend of God - He calls me friend...

Why did I bring up that song because that is how I have transformed my relationship with God - i talk to Him now like a friend. i reach out to Him for everything - i truly pray without ceasing - and it has made so many areas of my life better.

So if you are thinking about transforming yourself - don't forget your spirit too - it may need a little transformation!!

Debi

Live, Laugh and Love: I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Live, Laugh and Love: I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!: I did it!!! I did my first 5K!! I had to walk a couple of times  - it was so humid - but I walked really fast until I could breathe and th...