So I weighed in today. After 2 weeks of eating whatever the hell I wanted and absoltely no exercise, I broke even. Nothing lost, nothing gained. Not bad but I do have to say that I am a little confused. I work my ass off and sometimes gain. And then over the past couple of weeks, do nothing and gain nothing. I'm seeking God's direction right now and trying to figure out what I need to be doing differently. But until I figure that out, I'm back to the same ole' same ole'.
So what do you think? I am open to your suggestions. maybe God wil speak to me through YOU.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
A Great Article
A lady left a link to this article on our family weight loss competition page a few weeks ago. I thought it was a great article and I wanted to share it with you.
Today I am recognized for being the lean, mean fitness trainer on the competitive weight-loss show The Biggest Loser, but I wasn't born with a flat tummy.
As a young girl, I was overweight and had to battle my own demons with food. I was inactive and ate for all the wrong reasons, mostly emotional ones. While this was not a pleasant time in my life, it was a valuable experience for me and very much led me to who I am and what I am doing today.
Even though I am a fitness trainer, I don't believe that beauty is solely in the physical. Personal beauty for me is someone who is at peace with themselves in every aspect. I think women can be especially hard on themselves in this respect. I remember reading Naomi Wolf's book, The Beauty Myth; and it really changed my life. It made me realize that we women are perfect with our imperfections. We need to accept not only ourselves, but also the other women around us. When we do that, I believe health and happiness are the byproducts!
Although I am thin now, I constantly battle with the emotional issues behind weight management. My own personal struggle with weight allows me to be empathetic with my clients. A person who has never struggled with their weight might be sympathetic, but they will never truly understand the issues behind obesity or the strategies with which to combat it.
My mother saw where I was in my life, and at thirteen she enrolled me in martial arts. This was a defining moment for me as it not only turned my health around, but also ultimately shaped the course of my life. The physical intensity of martial arts healed my body physically, while the self-empowerment I gained helped to answer my emotional needs. My passion became fitness and being able to use fitness as a tool in order to help people fulfill their true potential and live out their dreams. Martial arts gave me the inner strength and confidence to go on to become the woman I was meant to be.
Working with The Biggest Loser has made a real difference in my life. The show has given me an international platform to spread my thoughts and ideas. While I am not necessarily concerned about my appearance, I do feel a certain responsibility to live my life in a healthy positive way in order to practice what I preach and have the maximum impact for my message of health, wellness, and personal power.
Today I am recognized for being the lean, mean fitness trainer on the competitive weight-loss show The Biggest Loser, but I wasn't born with a flat tummy.
As a young girl, I was overweight and had to battle my own demons with food. I was inactive and ate for all the wrong reasons, mostly emotional ones. While this was not a pleasant time in my life, it was a valuable experience for me and very much led me to who I am and what I am doing today.
Even though I am a fitness trainer, I don't believe that beauty is solely in the physical. Personal beauty for me is someone who is at peace with themselves in every aspect. I think women can be especially hard on themselves in this respect. I remember reading Naomi Wolf's book, The Beauty Myth; and it really changed my life. It made me realize that we women are perfect with our imperfections. We need to accept not only ourselves, but also the other women around us. When we do that, I believe health and happiness are the byproducts!
Although I am thin now, I constantly battle with the emotional issues behind weight management. My own personal struggle with weight allows me to be empathetic with my clients. A person who has never struggled with their weight might be sympathetic, but they will never truly understand the issues behind obesity or the strategies with which to combat it.
My mother saw where I was in my life, and at thirteen she enrolled me in martial arts. This was a defining moment for me as it not only turned my health around, but also ultimately shaped the course of my life. The physical intensity of martial arts healed my body physically, while the self-empowerment I gained helped to answer my emotional needs. My passion became fitness and being able to use fitness as a tool in order to help people fulfill their true potential and live out their dreams. Martial arts gave me the inner strength and confidence to go on to become the woman I was meant to be.
Working with The Biggest Loser has made a real difference in my life. The show has given me an international platform to spread my thoughts and ideas. While I am not necessarily concerned about my appearance, I do feel a certain responsibility to live my life in a healthy positive way in order to practice what I preach and have the maximum impact for my message of health, wellness, and personal power.
I'm Back!!
Hello friends. I'm back. I headed off to California with my sister last Monday and just returned this Monday. I was going to try and blog and keep up with this while I was out but it took us a long time to get the internet up and running. I wish I had something to report but I don't.
I had every intention of staying the coarse and exercising while I was gone but it didn't happen. And I really just don't care. I finally made it to the grocery store last night so I'm back on my A game today. I leave for out of town again Saturday come back on Sunday and then head back out on Monday and will not return until the weekend sometime. Those details still have to be worked out.
I hope ya'll are having a god week and i'll talk to you agian in a few days.
I had every intention of staying the coarse and exercising while I was gone but it didn't happen. And I really just don't care. I finally made it to the grocery store last night so I'm back on my A game today. I leave for out of town again Saturday come back on Sunday and then head back out on Monday and will not return until the weekend sometime. Those details still have to be worked out.
I hope ya'll are having a god week and i'll talk to you agian in a few days.
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