Month: November 2016

Today I gave a 30 minute motivational talk to the members of the local T.O.P.S. group.  T.O.P.S. stands for Take off Pounds SensiblyOn my way - with my props!One of the ladies at Gold's Gym, Constance asked me about 6 weeks ago if I would come speak for 30 minutes to the TOPS group she… Continue reading My First Public Speaking Invite – T.O.P.S.

At this time of year, I like to reflect back on my year and remember all that I am thankful for.  I am a firm believer in God and all of His blessings, and I truly believe that God has put the right people in my path this year to help me live life more… Continue reading Thanksgiving = Thanks Living

Ryan and Mana are the reason I have had the success I have had these past 10 months.  If it was simply the gym, I'd have been successful 7 years ago when their doors opened. So since they left the gym, I have tried many different and new avenues of fitness.  It's been fun to… Continue reading Trying New Things – Beast Barbell Training

This week I flew out to Ohio and showed up on my mom's doorstep on her 88th birthday.  It was a total surprise and it was pulled off perfectly. Just to give you an idea of how seriously I am taking this weight loss journey, I have a notebook that I have kept all my… Continue reading Trying New Things – YMCA in Minster, oHIo

My life has been experiencing a lot of changes lately, and it's a good time to self-reflect and ask myself how can I handle change gracefully?  It's always good to remember that all I can do is take one day at a time and remember to breathe.Our daughter is graduating college in May and she… Continue reading Every Thing Is Changing – Take One Day at a Time