4.04.2009
Hi!
You are awesome, thanks for the kind words. You write so wonderfully, I'd love to take some lessons from you! Started on my Seasource 7 day cleanse today. I love to do this and I hadn't in the past couple of months, I had been doing it monthly since NTC last year and starting today I am reminded of how much I missed it.
I am totally dismayed I can't be at NTC, a reception with Dana, new product launch, you're all so fortunate to be going, and the venue is so much fun! You get to hang out with San and the awesome Abundance Team. I miss you all and wish I could be there to bond! I won't dwell on it....I will look forward to next year, as we all parade across the stage as new RVPs!!
Much Love and Affection,
Jumpin' Gin
3.30.2009
Week Two - We're Cookin'
Just wanted to put a note on the blog to let you all know how proud I am of this group. We are actually leading a team of people who are coming back each week. This is only going to grow from here. I love Mark for giving us the tools and the confidence to bring this thing to life. Props to Gerri and San for taking the lead on the development of each session. Your passion and commitment are inspiring.
Kate, Gin, Suzanne - you are the soul of this group. I am so proud to be walking this path with all of you.
We are changed, empowered wonderful women.
Love, Tee
3.13.2009
Better
I think I may have lost the 5 pounds I was looking to lose, not a good way though and I am sure if I drink only water for the next few days I will gain it back, because of the way I lost it.
Oh Kate, so sorry about your accident. I wonder, what's great about it? Needed a new car?
First day back to my pilates, felt good, so easy to get out of the habit, so I will get back on track and I started that today. Being hopeful and trusting, I am where I am supposed to be and good times are already in place.
Thanks for the work on the program San and Gerri! Hang in there Kate, that was a good excuse to go crazy with food and you didn't! Make it a Great Weekend T and Suzanne and I will talk with you all Monday, except our 'One Happy Island' Girl, have a great trip Suzanne!
Love You All!
Gin
3.12.2009
I'm doing better with food....thank God.
Love, Kate
3.11.2009
Checking In
Busy day. I met Gerri at 8:30 to walk and am just walking in now 11pm from a Networking event and social time afterwards. I am very tired tonight.
Ginny, hope that you are feeling better.
Gerri, thanks for letting Kate know that we are at 6 PM on the 16th.
Kate, so glad that you are beginning to feel better!
Tee, missed you the other night though I saw the pics of Larry's party on Face book and it looked like good times with great friends.
Suzanne, Tee and all ... hope that you'll check in soon. Love, San
PS... still on track!!
Keeping On Keeping On
Kate - glad you're starting to feel better and are continuing to look at options. And I do understand what you mean when you say you miss Mark's book. Sometimes as I'm reading his book I feel like I hear his voice tho - so try to visualize that!
We'll soon be on the 8pm call schedule but not just yet! Next week our call is Monday at 6 pm and hopefully everyone can get on because it will be our last call before our new program begins. I've got two people that are considering this, one already uses autoship so she meets all qualifications. I think the idea of allowing the first call to be complementary may help with both of them - thanks Tee for that suggestion!
Weight is maintaining. I think I'm going to have to push a little extra the next few days to break thru to 141 which I really am committed to doing this week. I love to hear that San is on track for her goal. And I'm sure our laps at the mall today helped too!
Take care everyone - blog even if it's just to say hi!
Love - Gerri
3.10.2009
I will be better about readin and writing...Yesterday I went to Boston to meet with a Bariatric Surgical team to discuss that type of surgery to see if it would be a fit for me. It was a tremendously emotional day for me. I don't know how I ever got to this point...lots of denial.
Anyway, generally I'm doing better and I hope everyone else is too. I must admit I do miss hearing Mark's voice.
Is the next call on Monday at 8?
Love, Kate
Keep Me Accountable!
To date I am right on track! I am asking you all to keep me accountable! Love, San
3.08.2009
Yard Work - Great Work Out!
The windows are open - which the cats really love! And I'm listening to birdsong and the neighborhood waking up as well. I love the energy of Spring!
I'm looking forward to our call. I feel like I did better this week even tho I didn't lose that 'one more pound', but I was more consistently in the 142-143 range so I know I'm ready for the next push to reach my goal.
Tonight's Call
Just preparing for our call tonight and wanted to remind you all that we are at 8:30 so that Suzanne can get home from work.
Looking forward to hearing from you all then. Love, San
3.04.2009
I think I might have shared this before but I love it so ...
Miracle Mind Set
'Refuse to allow yourself to have low expectations about what you're capable of creating. As Michelangelo suggested, the greater danger is not that your hopes are too high and you fail to reach them; it's that they are too low and you do.'
We can do whatever we set our beautiful open minds to!
Love You All You Beautiful Women!
Gin
3.03.2009
New Day!
San, I don't think it was grouchy as much as a level of frustration and yearning for this to succeed. I don't think you need to apologize, it was a wake up for me....
SO.......I re-commit to our Abundant Healthy Living program. Let me know what else I can do, other than to be there on the calls!
Ice and snow here too. It was too cold to shovel yesterday and blowing like crazy, but now it's a mess out there and my neighbor Sue got stuck in my driveway trying to escape hers!
Love You All!
More later.....
Gin
3.02.2009
Met my commitment for extra movement!
Now I just need a plow to come down our sidestreet at least once to make it easier to get thru.
It's definitely pretty outside. AND I'm glad the snow has stopped!
3.01.2009
Let's stay in touch ...
I apologize that I was grouchy tonight. I just want us to pull this off and that is going to take each of us making a commitment to the Program's success.
Yes, Tee, you have the schedule correct. Hopefully it will settle out as we go forward.
I attended a Meditation Retreat on Saturday and have been literally exhausted since then. I think that a Meditation practice is going to be a huge step in my personal growth and wellness so I know that the effort that this course is taking will be worth it.
Tonight Team~Abundance decided to set another short term goal for next Sunday evening, March 8th! We will loose one more pound from where we weigh in the morning and we will increase our level of physical movement this week ... one more mile, lap, day etc.
Let's stay in touch and cheer each other on throughout the week. Love, San
Sunday call
I have the calls on Monday's at 8:00pm going forward. Is that correct? I will miss the call on March 9th because it is my husband's 40th birthday and we are going out to celebrate.
I have our EHF starting on the 23rd. That is still correct? I am really looking forward to that!!
I have hit 164 on the scale and am looking forward to 160.
I have one Arbonne event booked for March and am working to get others - one-on-one's, presentations, re-launch party, etc. Looking forward to getting some Mojo back in my business.
I apologize for being sooo disconnected. I promise I am working hard to get some balance back to all areas of my life and begin to play full oput again.
Somebody please give me the calendar update or I will continue to be a mess!
Love you guys.
Tee
Gerri - SOOOOO proud of the breakthrough. You are awesome!
2.27.2009
Broke thru my plateau!
Now to make sure that I can report that I maintained or bettered that number by our call on Sunday. :-D
2.26.2009
So much easier when I'm busy
Getting fit and being fit is so worth it!
Let's stay connected ...
I am having a good week so far ...
I walked about 4 miles on Monday and again Wedsnesday and will again tomorrow morning.
I did an hour Pilates lession and have been bouncing here.
My food has been healthy with small portions.
Since I have already re-lost my one pound, I can't wait to see what I can loose by Sunday night.
Today, I am having a great day of Arbonne work and I will present later this evening.
Tomorrow is wildly full of appointments and Rog and I have plans in the evening. Saturday I have my first in person meditation class!
Let's stay connected and lift each other up!
Love, San
2.25.2009
OK ... back on track and loving the feeling!
I think this has lots to do with how long I have held the weight. I remember reading that recent weight gain is easier for the body to release than long held weight so jump right back on the wagon and that weight will readily drop off!
Here's to our success this week and talk with you all on Sunday at 8:30. xoxo, San
2.24.2009
Universe gave me a Thumbs Up this morning
Puttin' On The Ritz
I'm with you T, I need to relaunch my business and myself. We can do this. My daughter and I were talking and she agreed, never give up! I loved hearing Sandra's excitement about our future.
Keep up the good work with the weight T, spa day will be awesome! Holding my own with Kicking Butts, now the pants feel a little tight again....time to step up the activity and be vigilant about fuel and poison!
Love You All!
Ginny
2.23.2009
Someone PLEASE organize my life!!!
2.22.2009
Good Morning, Team~Abundance!
Create a beautiful day for yourself, as only YOU can! Love, San
2.20.2009
Now on to my business
But lately I have started to realize that I need to build a healthy and fit business alongside my healthy and fit body.
I know that some of you have already embraced the concept of applying Mark's lessons to your business. I guess I have been slow to make the association. But I am ready. I am going to use the time with the team at San's tomorrow to re-center and re-align myself with the people and the reasons I started this business. Arbonne and my focus and desire can give me and my family the time and financial freedom we desire and DESERVE.
I am planning to relaunch my business in March by following the six pillar system. I am re establishing my goals and approach promoting one step and one goal at a time.
I hope all of you are doing well. Sending love and good mojo.
Tee
2.19.2009
Milestone Achieved
Love you gals.
Tee
Good Morning!
Great call the other night, it gave me something to look forward to!
Love You All!
XO
Gin
2.18.2009
Whew! Did my Six!
Anyway, I went and was determined to do my six laps. Which is definitely harder without anyone to talk to. I kept talking to myself about maybe doing 5 or cutting thru on the last lap and only doing half. And then I kept thinking of that scale and stepping on it and seeing me at 138. So I kept taking one more step and one more step. It was still a push, but I did it!
So here's to doing Just One More!
2.17.2009
Enough of this Plateau!
My weight has stayed pretty much steady this month. Gained a couple of pounds then lost them again so I'm back where I started at the beginning. I am starting to talk to the scale to tell it I'm tired of those numbers! I'm still 5 pounds from my goal for NTC and I am ready, eager and willing to make progress again! My goal is to get at least 2 more pounds off this month and then cross that finish line for my goal weight in March.
I am so ready for Spring and looking for ways to put more spring in my step now. Can't wait to hear everyone's voices tonight!
2.16.2009
Busy days for us all ...
So far, I have only heard from one of you about moving our call to tomorrow evening, Tuesday, Feb 17th at 9. I will just be leaving a networking event so I will call from the road. I hope that you can let me know that you will be on ahead of time.
Adding to our complicated schedule ... Dana, Donna and friends are beginning a weekly training call in lieu of the old 3 B Calls. This rotating call will support the new Six Pillars Training System and it will be every Monday night at, you guessed it, 9 PM so I am going to suggest that we do our call at 8 PM going forward. Life is so busy! We can confirm that on our call.
I am looking forward to notes for Session II of our Program so I hope to hear from you all soon.
NTC is only 58 days from now!! I want to lose ten more pounds before then and I am excited to share that Rog is finally ready to do this with me. We begin a new (RECOMMIT) tomorrow!
Love, San
2.13.2009
Fourth Grade Flash Back
Have a wonderful long weekend.
Love, Tee
Think of How Far We've Come
Reading where we've been only confirms to me that I am in the presence of some pretty awesome people. Love you all!
Missing Us
Anyway, I'm back - ready to hear from each of you and what you're doing. Kate - are you back to your swimming routine? Ginny - how many days smoke free are you now? Suzanne - I know you're out there! At least I see and/or hear San and Tee a bit more often since we're in the same area.
Anyway - we've come too far to give up on this so help me fire up this blog again! I miss you!
2.10.2009
Creating a great day!
First, thanks to Gerri for getting that note out last night. I was driving and it really helped to not have to memorize the important points.
Please check in and let me know if next Tuesday the 17th at 9 PM will work for you for our call.
I have had a couple of days of too much social eating and I am recommitting to food as fuel vs the focal point of the day! It's so easy to slip into old habits that don't serve me.
I am looking forward to creating a great day tomorrow ... beginning with a walk in the morning, Dentist Appt, Client Appt, a two shake day, a VP Call with Dana, my Pilates session and a dinner networking meeting.
Love, San
2.09.2009
Signs of Change
Well, lo and behold, Mark (my Mark) and I just told our friends Gary and Pam that we had decided to bow out of this weekend. And I feel GOOD about that decision! I had gotten to the point that I was looking at that weekend as an obligation because we had told our friends we were going. And I was NOT looking forward to being surrounded by excess and by jawz and all his friends in close quarters.
I still like wine, haven't given it up, but I definitely drink it less often and savor it more when I do. Yet we definitely have far less activities now where wine is part of the picture.
So Mark - I'd say this is proof that I really am thinking differently, my priorities and habits are changing and I owe it to you and to my Empowerful! Health and Fitness partners!
Thank YOU!
2.08.2009
So How's Non-Smoker Ginny Doing?
Our Call Tomorrow Evening ...
Well, it certainly has been a full weekend for me ... in more ways than one! Ugh!
I am looking forward to our call tomorrow night and I am sorry that Kate can't join us. So great to hear that you are feeling better though!!
I was thinking, we chose 6 PM for Mark and the Chicago time zone. Let's reconsider a time that really serves us and our families. I know this hasn't been great for most of us.
Let's do 6 tomorrow but come prepared with your thoughts about what will be best for you.
I will be calling from my car phone as I have a 7 PM presentation in Annapolis.
Love you all, San
I won't be able to be on the call tomorrow night...My mom has a Doc's appt. at 5:40 in Harwich.
I have been hanging in. At my Dr.'s appt.....he doubled the same medicine again. I wasn't happy about it, but I actually think it might be the trick. I'm feeling somewhat better....so who knows...I sure don't.
Now I just have to clean up my food and my routine.
I love reading the blogs.
Love, Kate
2.07.2009
Time Flies
As one of the DMs said today at the AM Retreat - and I'll paraphrase it a little - IT works if YOU work. And as San and I saw at Arundel Mills the other day - FIT HAPPENS! But we know it only happens if WE recommit every day and take those steps!
Tonight's next step is to give this body a good night's rest.
Love you all!
2.05.2009
Eating Out - Making Different Decisions
It's amazing how so much of the menu was NOT appetizing. Fried, or over pasta, or 'heaping' mashed potatoes - just didn't trip my trigger. I ended up having the Ahi Tuna Starter for dinner (off the appetizer section) and feeling very full and satisfied.
It felt good to make this choice. It was probably one of the healthiest things on the menu and it tasted great too - and it even had seaweed for the greens! All very Yummy.
My healthy taste buds are doing just fine, thank you!
Figure 8 Chocolate Protein Bars
1 c natural peanut butter
7/8 c honey
1 1/8 c Chocolate Go Easy! Protein powder
1 1/2 c dry uncooked oatmeal
*** for more fiber, add 1/8 c Go Anywhere! Fiber Booster and do only 1 c Protein powder
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey, heat in microwave for 70-90 seconds, until it easily stirs
- Add Protein powder and oatmeal (and optional fiber), and mix thoroughly. It will be thick.
- Press into an 8x8 pan. (I actually line the pan with wax paper or plastic wrap to make it easier to remove.)
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until solid enough to cut into bars. (I found it easier to cut when I took out of pan and put on cutting board.)
- Wrap each bar in foil or plastic wrap and store in refrigerator
- Makes 16 (2x2") bars.
208 Cals; 9g Fat; 7 g Protein; 28 g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber
Note: cut bars into 1" square pieces for a nice snack with about 50 calories - it really is satisfying!
2.04.2009
Arbonne is World Class and WE are already there!!
We are so in the right place at the right time. Love you all, San
A Snowy Day Here ...
I did have to miss walking with Gerri though so I promised her I would do lots of treadmill, rebounder and I am sure I will add some snow shoveling!
It is so beautiful outside that I am also going to promise myself sometime to sit by the fire, journal and read while watching the snow in the woods.
More later, off to enjoy my protein shake. Hugs to all!
2.03.2009
Fessing Up
I had a good morning. Made a few calls, went to an appt - tho my client didn't show - crossed wires, we rescheduled for next week. All ok. Then went shopping for clothes, needed a couple more pairs of slacks that fit - more size 8 - I still have to look at the tag a couple of times to make sure it really is that size. So still feeling good. Left Kohls parking lot and my car drove me right thru the drivethru at Burger King (must have given my keys to jawz). I got a Whopper JR (at least it was a Jr!) w/Cheese and Onion Rings - I did pay extra for bottled water instead of soda - hey - it was a small victory!
So I sat down and ate it all (after taking my Going, Going Gone supplement - can't forget that!). I have to admit, it tasted good, tho not great. I know it wasn't healthy. I know, I know. But, it happened. And now I'm over it.
I'm 5 pounds from my goal weight. Even that sounds incredible. And I know I may be facing one of those walls about actually being under 140 and being able to maintain that weight without totally depriving myself. Talk about a weight I never thought I'd see again. So, this is really about keeping the faith and believing I can do this and celebrating having more energy and enjoying the way I look in clothes and so much more!
Recommitting. Recommitting. Recommitting.
Life on the Road
I started reading Dr. Oz's book YOU Being Beautiful (if you haven't read Dr. Oz's YOU series of books - please do. They are fun, easy to read, and they are so informative without being dry) on the plane this morning. I love it. One of the chapters has a Yoga Routine and an Exercise Band Routine that you can do anywhere. So, I decided to do Yoga while I was watching the Biggest Loser.
Since I travel so much, it's time for me to incorporate the EHF principles into my life on the road.
Love you all - Tee
2.02.2009
Doing it all ...
I am fighting the desire to go eat and I have aleady had breakfast and lunch today.
I will bounce on my rebounder instead.
I need a good chat with my support team so I am looking forward to tonight.
Love, San
2.01.2009
Month End Frenzy
Sorry that I have been quiet, I went into hyper activity to pull out the month and all that we had riding on it. I am happy to report that I signed on ten (one new and nine re-signs) and twenty Welcome Back Specials!! Wow, I have never had a month like this and it feels good.
So, I am behind in most else and I apologize that it slowed down getting out the invitation but it is back on the top of my list.
I have loved reading the recent entries and look forward to our time together on Monday at 6 PM! Love, San
Ellie Krieger - A Healthy Fit Example
And I just borrowed a magazine from a friend with a short article on her - which has given me even more reason to like her. She really thinks like an Empowerful! Healthy Fit person.
Check out the following link to read her article. http://www.experiencelifemag.com/issues/january-february-2009/whole-life/an-appetite-for-change.html
It's short and very worth the read. She kept saying things that echoed our E!H&F principles. I'd vote for making Ellie an honorary member!
Hmmm....I may see an Ellie Krieger cookbook in my future. :-D
1.31.2009
My Wii Age
One day at a time.
Recommit!
Love, Tee
Dinner tonight
Instead I savored my first 2 courses - Squash soup and then Salmon with fresh vegetables. And I brought half the salmon home because it was a large piece. I had one glass of wine with dinner along with 2 glasses of water (and my Going, Going Gone supplement!). I did finish with decaf coffee and had the Bananas Foster Bread Pudding - I think I had a total of 3 small bites of this. Just didn't have the taste for it.
Eating out was still an indulgence and I know I shared a bit of this with jawz, but all in all I'm proud of making healthier choices.
1.30.2009
Panera's vs Burger King
RECOMMIT seems to be the word of the week!
1.29.2009
I went to the Y and did my routine before work...I don't know why it's so hard to get out of bed all of a sudden. My brain was really trying to talk myself out of it, but the H&F me won this time. I'm also blogging...however the food stinks...eee-gads...sugar and carbs is all I think about at work...recommit,recommit as Tee just said.
Love, Kate
Thursday - got my mojo going
I'm going to get Mark to show me the cooking software we have so I can plug in the Protein Bar recipe and get that out. These bars really are tasty and I don't need a very big piece to keep me going. And I just ordered The UltraMind Solution - can't wait to get into that.
Looking forward to Kate's Blog and Suzanne's too! I expect to hear from you!
1.28.2009
Morning Mojo
I want to do something first thing in the morning to just warm me up, so I will alternate between 10-15 minutes of stretching and 10-15 minutes of elliptical. Just enough to stir up those brain and body cells!
Today's exercise inspired by weather
I may need to soak tonight!
Ginny we gotta get out of that bed and get our mojo working.
So, I'm going to re-commit this minute....
I'm going to blog every day no matter how I feel.
Love to you all....
Gerri you look like a babe.
Love, Kate
The Early Bird
Looking forward to seeing the 'Units' for Healthy Living!
XO
Ginny
Sun Salutations
Downward Dog, San
1.27.2009
From Mark ...
CREATE a GREAT week!!!!
With love, support & appreciation,
Mark
Enjoy this beautiful snowy day ...
We decided with just 11 weeks until NTC we all wanted to crank it up a notch so we would each think of something we could embrace and post it to share with each other. If we all add six new actions we will fly off this plateau.
Progress is being made on our program and more info will roll out soon. For now be thinking of Team members and clients that you can invite to the Healthy Living program.
Enjoy this beautiful snowy day. Love, San
PS. The H&F ME just got back in from shoveling the front walk and getting the recycling bins and mail. The old me would have waited for Rog to do these things. Breathing cold fresh air and moving, I wasn't even cold.
1.26.2009
Figure 8 Protein Bars - Yummy!
Wonderful and Positive Changes
It's been great to see our lists of all the wonderful and positive changes we have made by embracing Mark's teachings and through inspiring and supporting each other.
I am looking forward to our call tonight at 6 PM. 'See' you then! Love, San
Love the New Pic
Love, Tee
1.25.2009
The Best Outlook
I have become even more positive about my health and fitness
I take it more seriously as I have to admit I am on the other side of my life, the over 50 side
I am much more aware of how I eat and what I eat
I am taking my physical well being to heart and am exercising more than I have in the past
I quit smoking which is a major change of my nature
This whole experience has enhanced all the work I have done on myself over the years
A couple of years ago I resolved to always look at the glass half full and I had a good run of it. So many things and books and talks with Sandra have all aligned with what I try and do with myself
It's been a challenging year and I wouldn't say I was over the hump yet, but I will. Finances are stopping me from doing so amny things. I will continue to focus my energy on my whole well being, health and fitness right there on the top of the list.
I have learned how to commit and I am able to do it daily, that was a new concept, it has blocked failure from getting a hold of me!
Thank You All for the inspiration and support.
Love You Much!
Ginny
1.24.2009
Wonderful Nutritional Info from Judi V today!
For now, I just wanted to say that learning today was exciting and empowering. I'm so glad Suzanne was able to share the day and a healthy lunch afterwards with us. Suzanne - you will blog about this! And San will be getting Judi's presentation as well to help us share this information better.
More to come...you're going to love this stuff!!
1.23.2009
Evidence of Healthy Changes
- Size 8 jeans Fit! and I actually believe that size 6 is achievable AND maintainable!
- I recognize when foods I eat are poison and make the decision more and more not to eat them.
- I am now doing pilates with an instructor once a week – gladly
- I eat something healthy before going over friends or going to a party – knowing that there will be more poison than fuel.
- I pick up magazines more often that have health related topics and read them
- I am more willing to make the healthy choice when going out with friends, even when others don’t.
- I stand and move around more when I’m talking on the phone
- I feel like I’ve missed something in my day if I haven’t done something to exercise my body, whether that’s walking, elliptical, pilates or something else.
- I so get that guilt doesn’t help; recommitting daily is empowering.
- I stopped Capitalizing jawz – I took back my power to make healthy choices
- I don’t NEED dessert when we go out to eat. I don’t see it as something I deserve any more. I deserve to make healthier choices.
- Social events don’t revolve around wine; I still enjoy wine now and then, but it’s importance is diminished.
- I find myself applying fuel vs poison thinking with my business as well – finding habits and thoughts that don’t serve and working on replacing them with empowering ones.
- I actually enjoy trying on clothes now – especially in smaller sizes!
- I feel the passion deep inside when I talk about Arbonne's Figure 8 products and the work we're doing in our E!H&F program.
Ways I am Changed
Sorry to be late with the assignment. Here we go:
- I am aware
- I have stopped beating myself up when I fall off the wagon
- Each day really is a new day
- My pants are loose - I am almost a real size 8
- I feel committed - I am not afraid to gop against the grain and make the healthy choice when we go out
- I can see myself at my goal
- I am open to all possibilities
- I am learning to like my physical self
- I feel more confident
- I feel pretty - something I have never felt before
- I understand committing and recommitting
- I am learning patience when it comes to my goals
- I am setting a better example for my children
Love, Tee
1.20.2009
Hopeful
I am putting a picture of our new President on my dream board. He inspires me in so many ways. He is a devoted husband and father. He is committed to our country and to our success as a people and to our image as a positive worldwide example. He is five years older than me!
He is interested in being a healthy fit person in so many ways. I am excited to see what direction our country will go starting at noon today.
Whether you voted for him or not - let's all raise of NRG Go Fizzy Drink in his honor.
Peace and love,
Tee
Evidence that I have already changed ... San
- I am much more optimistic about my life. I am filled with LOVE and intent.
- I am also optimistic about my Arbonne career and what this Team will accomplish.
- I understand that my actions should support my goals ... dah!
- I am more aware of what I am eating ... Poison or Fuel
- I make a point to add FUEL items to our weekly food cart. Some items specifically for me!
- Social outings do not have to include food.
- I know that I am OK!
- I am more eager to start each day.
- I am moving more ... walking twice or more a week, getting up and walking around during phone calls, sitting on the Pilates ball as a chair, purchased the Rebounder and started bouncing, doing sit ups during conference calls, etc. Much, much better!
- I am coaching two 'official' new people and one unofficial ... (she doesn't know it. Ha-Ha!)
- I am 22-25 pounds less than when I started.
- I am looking forward to losing the next 25 lbs. and believe I will do it!
- I believe, really believe some new thoughts ... Everything always works out, Anything is Better than Nothing, Comfort isn't that comfortable and will not get me where I want to go.
- I can make a difference for others
- I have found my voice about some issues and feel so much better for speaking it.
- I look for ways to empower others
- I have a feeling of hope and confidence that just wasn't there before we started.
I do believe that I could just go on and on. I really needed to see this progress. I hope this assignment is powerful for you too!!
1.18.2009
Feeling Empowerful! about our Figure8 Products!
Even more so, I was able to really talk from the heart and from a deep conviction on how these products have worked for me. I remember in the past of talking about using the shakes and chews but not really being able to say that they worked as far as weight loss. I now know different and people can really tell when I talk about my experience. I know that both Jenifer and I made sales yesterday because of this.
I also talked about our working as an Empowerful! team because I know this group has been an amazing support, especially when jawz comes knocking. And others really do get that it's easier to make healthy changes with a support group. So I am spreading the word!
So, onward and upward. I'd really like to hit the 20 pound mark by the end of this month. And that means 3 more pounds over the next two weeks. I had actually gotten within 2 pounds of my goal but today it's up a bit - I know it's a natural fluxuation for me, and that's ok. I might even manage a walk outside today - it's going to feel balmy at 40 degrees!
Hope everyone is having great weekends. I'm looking forward to watching the various inaugural broadcasts as the next few days progress. This will be a healthy change for the whole country.
Love you all - Gerri
1.17.2009
Amazing!
I like myself best when I am connected to you all!
XO
From Mark ...
I continue to read your blogs and send you all positive energy and love.
For what it’s worth, you are actually doing very well!
Normally there is a steep decline immediately after I step out of a group because I am not there to hold everyone accountable (when the cats away…).
But in this case you are doing a fabulous job of supporting each other.
Kate I know if feels like you’ve failed with the ten lb gain… but its still 7 pounds less than you once gain for the holidays… just think of it as using up some of the reserve you had build up during the holidays.
The important thing for ALL of you is to focus on the IMPROVEMENTS, ignore the ‘back slips’. Although it will take longer to get there, even if you lose 20 pounds and put back on 10 then lose 20 and put back on 10, you can eventually lose 200 pounds! How many pounds have each of you lost and how many have you put back on since we began? Are you still ahead of the game? If so… than you’re winning!
Keep in mind… the ultimate goal here isn’t weight loss… it is to turn you into a Healthy Fit human being… are you becoming that? Do you think and feel differently than before? If so… then you are winning… the weight will eventually keep coming off because this is becoming your nature.
The problem with surgery Kate is that it’s a crutch… it doesn’t address the real issue which is your psychological predisposition toward being unhealthy and unfit. So even surgery wont make you ‘Healthy & Fit’ it will just make it less obvious to the outside world. Due to your diabetes and my lack of a medical degree I can’t advise you against getting it, but CAN say that the REAL ‘cure’ will be in staying on track with your efforts to alter your perceptions and habits (whether you get the procedure or not).
And when it comes to ‘being hungry all the time’… figure out WHY. Is it psychological or is it because you are burning so many calories that you NEED the extra food to keep from wasting away. Chances are… its all in your head… it’s a habit… its in your programming… its just JAWZ messing with your head. So what do we do when our habits take over? First recognize them for what they are… accept that you really aren’t ‘hungry’… it just SEEMS that way. Will you starve if you don’t eat more? What need is this food really filling? Can you fill it in some other way? Can you fill the pit in your stomach with water or healthy Arbonne products that expand your stomach without expanding your waistline… until the hunger pangs go away or until you change your focus? Once you accept that you probably don’t really need more food, it allows you to look for other alternative. And this ‘always hungry’ thing will eventually go away.
As for you Suzanne… we know why you’re hiding… and we understand because you are more like us than you realize. But in every group there is someone at the front of the charge and someone trailing… never are they all progressing at the exact same rate. Girls… just as the geese do when a comrade falls behind… we need to increase our efforts to drop back and pull her up. In helping Suzanne to believe in herself and get on track, WE too will become stronger.
Love to ALL of you!!! And NEVER… NEVER… NEVER… NEVER… NEVER give up on YOURSELF… it’s the one ‘sure thing’ you will ALWAYS have! If you never give up, sooner or later you WILL master your nature! Mark
Quote from the Buddha
1.16.2009
CALLING SUZANNE!
I have news ...
I am coming up to a wellness event hosted by RVP, Rebecca on the 24th from ten to noon.
It gets better ... it is in Mount Laurel!
It gets even better ... Gerri is coming with me!!
PLEASE TELL ME you can rearrange your schedule and join us!!
Call me as soon as you can, we miss you. Love, San
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LOVE YOURSELF
I am in awe ... you are all amazing. I just simply love how we have connected to the core.
Kate, my weight has gone up and down ... no one ever said, it would go straight down.
Be kind to yourself ... LOVE YOURSELF! You are so worth it. Mark has taught us that we are OKAY ... AND WE ALL ARE!
I am full to the brim with love and positive expectation for us. I have so much it is
just overflowing into everything I do. Where ever we are in this moment, just recommit and we will be better than fine.
Enjoy the weekend ahead and the historic Inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Obama! This is the time of hope and change and WE are part of it!!
Because I am forever changed, I am sending an abundance of Love and Gratitude to Mark and each of you. San
I LOVE our Empowerful! Team!!
Kate - my Heart and Love and Belief in YOU is so strong - I hope that you feel all the positive supportive energy that surrounds you from all of us.
Tee - your blogs come from such a wonderful deep, grounded place of knowing that I always find myself coming back into focus about what's importantafter reading anything from you.
Ginny - even in your blogs I hear that cheerfulness in your voice that I love, and can see your lungs expanding with fresh air that helps us all.
Suzanne - our often silent partner, but no less an important part of who we are. When you do speak up and share, I want to listen and learn.
San - I will never tire of telling you how much you inspire me. I really do like myself best when I'm with you!
Can't do a love fest blog without letting Mark know that I feel like I'm in the presence of a truly enlightened soul. You expand us all (except for the waistlines!) :-D
Overflowing with Empowerful! Love! Gerri
1.15.2009
Well, I have gained 10 pound since the New Year.
I am absolutely hungry all of the time. I started with a therapist on Wednesday an she suggested after 15 minutes with me (she's known me for 12 years) that I have bariatric surgery. I felt so sad...like a failure.
So, on a good note, I continue with my water jogging every morning except Sunday....I can now put my socks on. And I don't have to use the handicap stairs to get in and out of the pool.
I love you all,
Kate
Powerful and Empowered!
It has taken me a time and learning to arrive where I am today ... with a clear awareness to stop wanting it so badly and enjoy the journey. To stay in touch with everything I love about our company, our products and each person on my Team and especially our Team and my life. From this place of peace and gratitude blended with solid activity my desires will come to fruition. It has been a long time since I have felt so sure my goals will manifest. I am excited about all Arbonne has in store for us.
At the same time I know that I will continue to want more ... so the challenge is to acknowledge what we have accomplished and enjoy it along the way.
Today, let's celebrate the women we have grown to be just over the past few months!! WOW!
Relentless
I am sititng her at my desk wishing to God it was me at the desk as an NVP and not an employee. There are a lot of benefits to working where I do since it is flexible enough to allow me to work on my Arbonne and I have developed a decent client base here. But this is not my passion. My passion is my family and my time. I feel like time is moving so fast and I resent having to spend 8 - 10 hours of each day here. Things are building to a boil in me. I can feel success in my business but I am frustrated by the feeling that I have to shoe-horn it in to the nooks and crannies of my day. I am planning to be a RVP by July 2010. When I sat down and mapped out my goals at the start of my business, that was how I envisioned things growing. I am hoping that by publicly proclaiming the promotion date it will make me more accountable to do the things required for success.
We learned from Mark that recommitment is required each day. A healthy fit person makes the commitment every day. That has become second nature to me now. I get up and say to myself each morning "I recommit myself to the efforts, behaviors, and successes of a healthy fit person." I have walked by my favorite bagel store EVERY day since we started in September and I have not bought a bagel. I have been eating from a smaller salad plate instead of a dinner plate EVERY night since we started in September. My consumption of snack cakes and cookies, and candy has dropped off so much and I continue to work to make my interest and cravings for them non-existent.
I am not sure where I am going with this post. I just knew I needed to write.
The dedication of each of you to this group inspires me everyday. I love you all.
Tee
ps: the cleanse mixed with the citrus surge fizzy is positively delicious. Who knew?
Mornin'!
'The irony of commitment is that it's deeply liberating--in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around as rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to your life.'
Anne Morriss
I like anything that reminds me to get 'out of my mind'!
Great Day All!
More Later......
Gin
1.14.2009
A Healthy Day
Tomorrow it's back to pilates and this time I'm scheduling in a LONG SeaSource SOAK to end my day. And now I know where some key spots are for using the Gelee too! Hopefully this will mean my muscles won't complain as much. lol
Starting to contemplate our list of questions - definitely the right kind of food for thought.
Hope you've all had happily healthy days!
Love - Gerri
Abundant Health and Happiness Today and Always ...
Been up since 5 ... just so much good stuff on my mind! Wait `til you all see FC5!!!! VPs can order it today and I just did! This is going to be a winner!!
I am just back from walking 4 miles with Gerri ... I love our walks and talks!
Also wanted to report to the out of town Team that our Healthy Living with Arbonne format went really well last night. I think this will really build into something big for us.
My Rebounder came and I love it! I can't wait to really get started. Today with walking and later my Pilates session I will plan to really get bouncing in the morning. Today, I just step on it every time I pass it and jump a few jumps. Anything is better than nothing and it's FUN!
I feel like a kid.
Also want to report that I am half way through and do love The Art of Extreme Self Care ... transform your life one month at a time by Cheryl Richardson. It fits right in with the growth we are all working on. I can't wait to see our questions. I am going to take mine to my hair appt at 11. More soon.
Abundant Health and Happiness today and always, San
1.13.2009
Hi All!
Have just gone over all my material and products to bring.
I love the questions and will address them later on. I'm with T, this will help keep us connected and allow us to keep helping each other!
Love You All!
Gin
1.12.2009
From Extreme Self Care by Cheryl Richardson
Where do I feel deprived?
What do I need more of right now?
What do I need less of?
What do I want right now?
What am I yearning for?
Who or what is causing me to feel resentful and why?
What am I starving for?
Here we go, I will be looking forward to sharing our responses.
Questions coming ...
We Can Do This
I think post holiday doldrums are normal. It occurs to me that we should celebrate the fact that we did some hard work during the hardest part of the year. Let's not beat ourselves up over a visit from JAWZ. Mark warned us that she might be back to try and tempt us to the dark side. We can do this. We have been doing it.
One of my favorite quotes (and I don't know who said it) was on a button someone sent to my Facebook page. It said - Be the kind of woman who when your feet hit the floor in the morning makes the Devil say, "Oh Crap! She's up." Just substitute JAWZ for the Devil and make that the mantra.
I love you guys.
Tee
Doldrums
RECOMMIT!!
RECOMMIT!!
RECOMMIT!!!
One thing for sure - You guys are the best. Love you, Tee
CONSISTENCY
And Gerri ... you too so consistent on the eliptical!
I am going to walk in my neighborhood before the sun gets any lower. Bitter cold here too but of course no snow yet.
I can't wait to talk with everyone tonight. xoxo
Winter Doldrums
I feel I have to be more diligent with my thoughts and also to sometimes push myself to take that first step towards the elliptical. Once I start my exercising, I'm fine. But, I have to work on revving up my mind first!
I guess that's where heating up the Blog helps. I SOOOOOooooo appreciate when I see a new entry and have a chance to reconnect and thus recommit. Let's help each other gals! I love hearing from YOU!
Hello!
It was still snowing, there was a lot of marsh grass on the boardwalk....we're having very high tides with the full moon and it being so close so it must have covered the walk. Huge ship heading into the canal...got some pics of Ben chasing the sea gulls and the ship.
Loving my Aero Pilates machine...doing good getting the exercises down. I was so psyched to try the cardio with the rebounder....OMG...MUCH harder than it looked, but it was a good workout and one day I will laugh at thinking it was so hard!
Day 12 of my 'Kicking Butts' and resolve is still strong...not that I don't have my moments!!
Later Everyone!
Love Ya!
Gin
1.11.2009
We hosted a dinner party last night.
Ate too much
Drank too much
Had dessert
Stayed up too late
I'd really like a do-over but all I can do is
RECOMMIT!
1.09.2009
The Day After
I will have to keep reminding myself today that this is a good sign that I'm getting my body out of its comfort zone. :-}
1.08.2009
Something Oprah Said
"You need to love yourself enough to know that you being healthy is worth it."
Just wanted to pass on this inspiration for all of us! Because we ARE WORTH IT!
Love - Gerri
My First Pilates Day
It definitely helps that Andi is convenient - 15 minute drive from home - and exceptionally good rates - since her current studio is in the basement of her parents house, she doesn't have to cover any overhead, so her prices reflect that too. And once the space is the way she wants it, she'll have her various pilates machines out too.
I enjoyed my time with her, and we even finished the session talking about Arbonne. She remembered getting bombarded with Arbonne reps when she had her studio in Savage Mill and pretty much tuned them out. But with me it was very low key and casual. I invited her to both DA and my Open House this month and she said yes to DA in Feb, and will probably come to my open house too!
So this has been a Win Win experience already!
Balance
I am struggling a bit this week. I had some snack cakes today and yesterday. I was aware the whole time but I decided I wanted them. Back on the wagon for me.
Off to do some dinner - healthy - followed by IPAs.
Hope you all are doing the do.
Love, Tee
Productive Day
It's been a very productive day ... sun is out so I got a nice walk in and delivered product to a neighbor.
Also it was a two shake day ... I can't tell you that I am not hungry though and I am going out to meet two women for dinner so I will have a cup of hot detox and a few chews before I leave.
I am creating order for everything I touch ... it is part of the new year thing for me.
I've been cleaning out drawers while I listen to conference calls, etc.
I'd love to hear from all of you ... are we going to beat the odds and stay focused on our goals?!?
1.07.2009
Tuesday's Oprah - We're So There!
I thought of Ginny and Suzanne especially when Laura's story was shared - a smoker for 30 years. Using the Real Age Assessment, her real age was 60 - I think she was 44 years old. 1 year after working with Dr Oz's program, she had lost weight, quit smoking, began walking and her new real age was 41+. What a difference embracing a healthy lifestyle makes - just like we're all seeing too! This was a very inspirational episode.
I remember taking the real age assessment about a year ago and I think my assessment was 56 - definitely higher than my 'age'. Now I wish I had saved that one. I just retook the assessment and now I'm a real age of 42! And I know I'm still working on some areas! You can go to www.realage.com to take the assessment. I'm going to save this assessment and do this again in 6 months. I'm not done yet!
We are so doing the right things and thinking the right thoughts!
ALL THE WAY!
Have you officially started with your sister as well?
I know it's hard. I remember Rog quitting a few times but when he stopped for the final time (it's been ten years this month) he just did it.
Also I remember my parents quitting occasionally throughout my life and then when illness struck they just both stopped immediately. So, I know you can do it and I am supporting you ALL THE WAY!!
Also wanted to report that I am finally shifting into second gear, I am off the plateau and have started to drop pounds again. Whew!!
Sending Love, Joy and Support to Each of my Empowerful Partners! San
Good Mornin'!!
Yes, day 7 of my smoke free life.....oh what a struggle. Grrrrrr........
Thanks for all your encouraging words. Thanks T for the anti-smoking energy you're sending!
I trust it gets easier and I know it's worth it. I am finally getting over a nasty cold I got for the new year, but actually it has helped with not smoking, maybe I was supposed to be sick! I'm sorry I've been neglectful with the blog. I keep this room at 60, my bedroom too. I have three zone heating so the living room and kitchen are the only rooms I allow to be at 65 when I am home. I've gotten used to it, I am extremely warm in any higher temps. It has helped with the heating bill, of course, but it has also broken me of the habit of sitting at my computer for hours thinking I am working!
Icy morning here, supposed to turn to rain by noon. Good for you Gerri with your wine and girlfriends, you have worked so hard to get to where you are and good luck with your pilates tomorrow. I went and got myself a pilates machine, 4 payments of $86 a month. I spent that on cigarettes in a little over 2 weeks....that's how I justified it. It will be here tomorrow, now I just have to put it together and get that rebounder set up, can't wait, it'll be awesome!! Especially on days like this when weather doesn't permit me to walk out the door. Comes with DVD's and I can't wait to use it. Of course it'll be in my living room, I'll just pretend it's a new piece of furniture!
You hang in there is right Kate! It will get better, stay in the now My friend. Look what you are still doing, your pool work.... it's okay to be hungry....I tell myself that a million times a day....it's okay to want a cigarette, the wanting won't kill me!
Love You All, Lots and Lots. Look forward to our team forging new ground and the self development that goes along with it.
Eating healthy and loving myself today!
Thanks for your encouragement Mark....I just love 'anything is better than nothing'!
Make It A Great Day!
XO
Gin
1.06.2009
Interesting Evening
My friends were all amazed and envious of the weight I've lost. And they are also unwilling at this time, to make the kind of commitment I have to being healthy and fit. I loved my time with them, but I was also the first one to call it quits for the evening and head home for a good night's sleep. It was enough for me.
I realize that doing things with some friends will change, is changing, because the focus is different for me. Feels a little bitter sweet. And yet I still know I'm better off. Can't say I'll ever get to the point that I won't enjoy a glass of wine, but that is just becoming more like background music, not a major part of my social activities. It's all good.
I haven't been blogging, because I hate blogging when I'm down. I've been depressed ( as in the antidepressant isn't working ). I have an appt with a new psychiatrist on the 22nd, so I just have to hang on. I know things will work out. I've kept up my water jogging 6 days/week. I'm hungry ALL the time....I really have to fight against the idea that food will make me feel better.
I've loved reading the blogs...it's a big help.
Love, Kate
1.05.2009
Feeling good ...
So many people told me how good I looked. This feels really, really good.
How is everyone else doing??? Let's support each other! Sending Love and talk soon.
A Good Day
Just enjoying the moment. And what's that Markism? Let tomorrow come what may, for I have fully lived today. :-D
Falling off the Wagon
Oprah said something I felt was profound. She said that we should use falling off the wagon as a chance to fall in love with ourselves. She mentions that often times people turn to food because they don't know how to Love themselves, define happiness or put themselves first. All things we talked about.
Maybe, as we really get into 2009, we should take the time to schedule our health into our calendars and make them scared dates. Also we should think about the reasons why we love ourselves and write them down, hold them close, and remember them when we are reaching for the Poison vs the Fuel.
I love each of you so much for the strong, powerful women that you are and I continue to be blown away by how each of you recommit to your success each day.
How awesome will NTC be when we are all together and turning heads due to the confidence we'll be exuding.
Love, Tee
From Mark ...
And how about the rest of you?
Where are those ‘daily blogs’… come on… tell us SOMETHING. Remember… ANYTHING is better than NOTHING!
Love to you all!
Mark
1.04.2009
From Mark ...
And you Gerri… you ROCKED my world with your last blogs!
Please… I want you all to know… being on that blog and sharing means more than you may ever realize.
Don’t worry about what you say… just say something… anything… you never know when what you have to share may be exactly what someone else needs to hear. And lets face it… nothing feels better than knowing that something we shared not only kept US on track, but it may have helped keep someone else on track as well.
We MUST get these messages out!
Just think of how many people we could be inspiring right NOW with this blog… with your stories… with your commitments… your passion… your purpose… AND your mounting achievements…
Start thinking of who you can invite to join in so they can start reading this blog as well… whose lives can we change? Who might be interested in Arbonne’s products if they could read what they’re doing for YOU?
Create a GREAT Sunday!!!
With Love & Support!
Mark
I have been a bit silent the past few days. I feel like I have been cocooning with my family. I have been on and off the wagon the past few days. But tonight, I am recommitting myself to the habits of a healthy fit person. I am saying publicly that I will go from 170 to 165 by January 31. Then I would like to go from 165 to 160 by February 28. Then, I will work to get to my goal weight of 150 by NTC.
I have also been inconsistent with using the Figure 8 product line. I am going to commit to the Figure 8 Program. I tasted the new products and they are delicious.
These sessions have really gone a long way toward rewriting my brain. If I were younger and going to start a band I think I would have to name it Cognitive Dissonance. :)
As I use the principles we learned to change my health and fitness, I also want to apply the principles to my business. My business has not been "healthy and fit." But it needs to be in order for me to achieve my dreams. So I want to say that I recommit to my business and all that it can provide for me and my family. I believe in Arbonne, the products, the opportunity, and most importantly, me. I want to go to NTC as an Area Manager.
I love you all and look forward to keeping our group going. Blog away gals.
Tee
Something Bigger than Myself
Reflections of where I started and how far I've come:
When Sandra invited me to join the Empowerful! Health and Fitness program, I didn’t have very high expectations about what I could change about my weight. I knew I should lose weight and yet getting to that healthy weight seemed a distant dream. Weight issues, and challenges with my physical image, have been with me off and on most of my life. And in the past few years, I’ve felt I’ve been losing the battle and was pretty close to just accepting where I was, even though I knew it was an unhealthy weight. I’d recently been more consistent in walking at least 4 miles a day 5-6 days a week. And I’d also been using the Fig 8 products, though somewhat inconsistently, and nothing really changed…until this program.
For me this program is filling in the missing links. I know consistency is important – we hear it in our business and it’s the same here - and it's consistency in small steps. I have been amazed how one small step, consistently taken, can make such a big difference. I finally started using the Figure 8 products consistently and I began to learn how to think consistently as a healthy-fit person. The team is also crucial and essential. I’d always done it alone before, which also meant I rarely made any public commitments. Now with our calls, and especially with our blog, I feel part of something bigger, I learn from the challenges and successes of others. And I'm also humbled and grateful when one of you says that I helped inspire you. I'm sure that none of us realize the ripples we are creating and who they are touching. And finally, it’s been about replacing my thoughts with ones that serve the kind of person I really want to be. My new best friend is cognitive dissonance! I’ve lost 15 pounds over a time period that I typically gain 5 or more pounds. And what’s even more amazing, is that I know I’m not done yet – I still have 9 more pounds to lose – and I am doing it. I realize my journey towards being a fully realized healthy-fit person is only beginning. I continue to ‘wake up’ to habits and patterns that are not healthy, whether it’s in my eating, my relationships, my business, or any aspect of my life. And now I know I have the support, the thirst for knowledge and the growing awareness to make better choices and the strength and conviction to say goodbye to those thoughts and habits that do not serve me.
Yes - Still Blogging!
I know check the blog every day, but don't always feel I have something to say. But I do want to be more consistent, especially as we transition to our next phase in this program. I think our commitment to blogging will be even more important. I know how much it inspires me to read someone else's latest blog - like San's about her Rebounder! I can't wait to hear about her experiences - there may be one of those in my future too!
Continuing to redefine my relationship with jaws. He still sneaks into my day - like today's bread pudding with caramel sauce. But I also went for a nice walk outside and was very good the rest of the day, so more steps forward than backward.
Tomorrow I'm calling for my first Pilates appointment, which will be later in the week - you'll all be hearing about that soon!
Love each of YOU! - Gerri
2009 is OUR YEAR TO SHINE!
I am so excited to report that ...
I just placed an order for my 40" Rebounder!!
I can't wait to for it to arrive so I can get started. I just read another Benefits of Rebounding list like the one Suzanne posted for us and the benefits are absolutely astounding. I have decided Rebounding will be one of the things that helps me reach my goal for NTC!!
As soon as it arrives and I have used it I will report on the quality, etc.
Wishing you all a fabulous Sunday and looking forward to you all checking in on the blog.
Love, San
PS Check out the charts for total calories burned vs jogging and for calories burned per your actual weight at ...
www.jumpsport.com/pr-jt-info.htm
1.01.2009
New Years Day and Every Day
I know I'm starting this year more in touch with my healthy-fit lifestyle. Mark and I chose to stay home last night, enjoy an old black and white movie and each other's company. We turned down a party and felt good about it. This morning was bright and sunny, clear-headed and happy. Had a nice breakfast and worked on taking down Christmas decorations. Sorting out some for Good Will. Creating space for the wonderful possibilities for the new year.
I am amazed and thrilled to have gotten through this holiday season, losing 15 pounds since the end of September. And, I felt energized when reworking my yearly goals, like San, to see my weight and health related goal be one with new meaning.
Today, and every day, I recommit to my health, my business, my personal development and my relationships. It's so empowering to know that each day, each minute, I can start anew. And having your friendship and support is a priceless gift in all of this. You all teach me and touch me in ways you cannot imagine.
I am an Empowerful! Healthy-Fit Person Beginning NOW!
Much, Much Love - Gerri
Here's to a Healthy 2009
I was thinking over the last three months and I'm so grateful to be where I am right now. I agree with San about this year really being different. I am very excited about where we go next.
On a more personal note, my depression comes and goes. It's so difficult at times for me, But I'm moving in the right direction. This week I secured a therapist AND a psychiatrist and I continue with my before work water jog. I know that because I am not giving up on myself, that everything will be OK. And I learned that here....
God Bless all of us in this New Year. We can accomplish anything we want.
Love, Kate