Training...FOR LIFE! Walking...WITH GOD!

Do you know... where your going to...

2012-01-05T07:13:00.000-06:00

did you every find yourself staring up into the sky......

seeing the 'tracks' left behind by airplanes as they travel....

as they carry passengers from one destination to another?

do you every find yourself wondering???? I wonder where they're going to???
Fun,

Pleasure,

Vacation,

Business,

Beach,

Mountains???

to see a long lost loved one??

traveling to a funeral??

Do you every look up and it looks like complete chaos?? how did they not crash, intersect??

Kind of how life is sometimes isn't it.... you look up and all the sudden it 'feels/seems' like chaos....

some of my own chaos lately is because once again I've allowed my weight to spiral out of control...

well... I think my weight is a symptom of the deeper issue... one that I know i'm not alone in suffering from.... yet one of those things when you say it to someone, if they don't 'get' it they look at you with their head cocked sideways....

FOOD ADDICTION

yes... my name is Kim and I'm an addict.... now if I said drugs, alcohol, gambling, porn, etc... most of you would be like 'oh.... ok' accept and walk away.... or do something even more amazing, because... you know it works right??? 'well just stop what your doing'.... ah... if stopping an addiction... any addiction were so damn easy as.... 'well just stop what your doing'..

so to answer my own question of

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR GOING TO..... the answer is YES... yes I do.... I'm going back to Leanness Lifestyle.... it works.... I've been a member since 2002....

WHAT you gasp.... since 2002 and your still fighting weight??? well shows you how well that program works.... yeah for the 'average' person the 'normal' person that's what you'd think.... but it does work... the program has no flaws..... but a program is only as good as the one who works it...obviously... I've not worked it to MY full advantage.... and my gosh there is so much advantage there EYE just have to reach out and utilize it.

so the common denominator in all my yo yo cycles is......ME......I've never really learned how to handle my addiction and the truth is until I do... no program will work...... so along with knowing where I'm going to...... I am, with all I have, going to figure out kicking this addiction...

any addiction, no matter what it is for you...... is tough to kick and understand.... and if I could find out how to survive and never eat... hell I might have this licked (no pun intended)...but... that isn't reality.... so I must learn again how to eat (properly) and survive.... i might find I need to abstain from sugar, wheat, anything processed... maybe those are keys??

time to unlock it all...

Number 28 of my 1000 gifts

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28. Encountering a kind AND helpful person on the customer service line at the State of Illinois DMV

Number 27 of my 1000 gifts

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27. Realizing every day, by His grace, I have the most awesome guy in my life in Kelly Broad

Number 26 of my 1000 gifts

2011-12-13T05:56:00.000-06:00

26. Realizing with vacation and holiday time I have only 3 and 4 day weeks left the rest of the year

one PIG happy family

2011-12-09T09:21:00.000-06:00

not even near 1/2 the pigs I have, stuffed or in some other fashion (salt n pepper shakers, kitchen gadgets, etc).... love me a pig...

YES....

EVEN....

In the form of......

BACON!

Number 25 of my 1000 gifts

2011-12-09T08:32:00.000-06:00

25. TOE SOCKS!

you either love em or hate em...

I LOVE THEM...YES LOVE THEM...

if I could find them in all colors for all seasons I'd never wear any other socks...

EVER.....

and that's truth y'all

Number 24 of my 1000 gifts

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24. Casual day at work

** I don't know why but the day seems to go faster, work seems less taxing when I can wear my jeans.... now if I can only convince my boss how productive we'd be if jean day was EVERYDAY!! **

Number 23 of my 1000 gifts

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23. Waking up to realize... ITS FRIDAY!

Number 22 of my 1000 gifts

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22. a sweet guy that sneaks your keys and fills your tank!

Number 21 of my 1000 gifts

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21. a warm cup of Starbucks and a good book

18, 19, and 20 of my 1000 gifts

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18. a super kind hostess

19. the sweet words from a co-worker when I was having a sad moment

20. another great book that holds so much emotion you find yourself weeping with the characters

17 of my 1000 giftts

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17. SMARTIES

Numbers 12- 16 of my 1000 gifts

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12. a book you don't want to put down

13. bananas... they make my heart happy! (thank you my blogger friend Katie)

14. a job I don't mind going to on a Monday

15. finding a friend from high school on facebook so for once I can wish him a happy birthday personally (as I've always remembered his birthday) instead of just tossing a Happy Birthday into the air hoping he got it

16. finishing said great unable to put down book and sharing it with another

Number 11 of my 1000 gifts

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11. waking that first morning after decorating the tree to see all the beautiful lights

Number 10 of my 1000 gifts

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10. a fresh clean puppy

Numbers 8 and 9 of my 1000 gifts

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8. the smell of a late lunch cooking

9. seeing my sweet co-worker and her babies at Wal-Mart unexpectedly

Number 7 of my 1000 gifts

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7. a peaceful moment to being a new book

Number 6 of my 1000 Gifts

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6. the gentle breathing of a sleeping pup

Number 5 of my 1000 gifts

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5. a face always happy to see me

Numbers 1-4 of my 1000 gifts

2011-12-06T06:48:00.001-06:00

I've started my list and will add to it as I go...

1. traffic.. while it made me late to work it gave me the chance to hear two great sermons (yes it was some bad traffic)

2. a 65 degree day on Dec 2nd

3. the wagging of a puppys tail

4. the soothing music at The Holy Experience website

A change in attitude brings about gratitude

2011-12-06T06:39:00.000-06:00

I am learning that the more I purposely SEEK to find joy in small things, the more joyful, in general I become.... the more the snowballs of life (because they will happen to all of us and at times it feels like we are in a 20 against one snowball fight) but the more I find joy in small things the more hopeful I am that the big snowballs will melt, or at least not hurt as much when pelted at me....

I know I know sounds *pollyanne-ish* don't it..... well I dare you... dare you to try it... keep a journal, write these things down and just see, if in time, you don't find yourself appreciating the small things even when the big snowballs hit....

it started before I ever read this book and I've started off and on writing things down here or there and I notice a change... a real significant change... it does not mean that those snowballs don't hurt, but it helps me to not always focus on just them....the book I read was One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp...

she is a Christian based writer... she had been dealing with the seeing the death of of sister since she was 4 or 5.... then as an adult was giving a cancer diagnosis and a friend challenged her to look for the joy in things, to focus on the joy that surrounds us every day and to make a list of 1000 things... I think her list has grown way past 1000....

there is a pretty cool app for iPhone and Droid phones to help you keep track of your own list, which I started this weekend and will continue to add to my list here and on the application..

Life with a Chance

2011-11-07T11:03:00.000-06:00

my new baby.... Chance.... his AKC name Chance's Black Magic.... born on 9/10/11, became ours on 10/29/11

Daily Gratitude October 31 2011

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1st - gratitude for something about self,
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for my love of animals

I am grateful to our new puppy Chance he provides plenty of entertainment (and sleepless nights LOL)

I am grateful for my Yogi bedtime tea

Daily Gratitude October 28 2011

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1st - gratitude for something about self,
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for being more open

I am grateful to my sister in Christ, Trina Wright, for my smiley and out loud laugh today (see comic below)

I am grateful for my warm hoodie

Daily Gratitude October 27 2011

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1st - gratitude for something about self,
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for listening to the right voice today

I am grateful for a kind gesture a lady did from a church downtown... had nothing to do with me even but she went above and beyond what most would do...

I am grateful for a warm sunny day

halloween

2011-10-27T09:31:00.000-05:00

Why is it if you are opposed to something for yourself it makes other so uncomfortable?

Why is it they want to label you as some ‘freak’ if you don’t agree?

Well personally I don’t care for halloween!

I don’t consider it a holiday….

I don’t consider it a tradition…

I don’t consider it a word worth capitalization…

I don’t consider it a anything…

Other than another day of the week…

I don’t care what other people do…. If you want to have parties, you want to trick or treat, you want to dress up… listen that’s you and that is totally cool… and if your a friend or family I STILL love you just the exact same!

I’m totally cool with what YOU want to do… so why is it others can’t be cool with the fact I don’t want to do it, participate in it, be associated with it?

Listen I am NO perfect Christian girl, never will be. I sin daily in some fashion - I mean if I’m having choice words with myself in the car over some person that cut me off on the roadways…Well then I’ve sinned, period.

But why would I personally CHOOSE to worship evil?

And how can others get upset because that is what I CHOOSE for me?

And that is how I personally see it, for me.

But people seriously get offended when you don’t want to attend their halloween parties, or you want to keep your house dark and not hand out candy (frankly I’m a bit opposed also to contributing to the obesity in kids), or you don’t want to put on some stupid costume?

Listen I don’t berate you for enjoying October 31st…. won’t you please return the same kindness and not berate me because I don’t enjoy it?

Daily Gratitude October 26 2011

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1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for my ability to adapt when plans change

I am grateful for Fiona... our conversations lately have been so valuable

I am grateful for Wednesday - one day closer to the weekend

Daily Gratitude October 25 2011

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1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for my smile

I am grateful Lucie.... what a beautiful soul

I am grateful for the barette to keep my hair out of my face

Daily Gratitude October 24 2011

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1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for decent cooking skills

I am grateful Simone is back at work :-)

I am grateful for fresh, cold water

Daily Gratitude October 23 2011

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1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for my backup plan today

I am grateful to Kelly for letting me use his car

I am grateful for extra keys

Daily Gratitude October 22 2011

2011-10-22T10:20:00.001-05:00

1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for doing something I didn't want to do, that needed to be done, and I did it.

I am grateful to Kelly for removing a temptation out of my path (darn cupcakes)

I am grateful for warm clothes

A different angle

2011-10-21T18:04:00.000-05:00

I had the great pleasure of looking at things from another angle recently....

I've always hated.... YES hated! Not knowing much about cars, but frankly it doesn't interest me... but that can be a pitfall when your a woman because when it needs repairing you can really get taken to the cleaners...

Its been at my attention, I'd say coming to my attention but heck I've known it for some time... that my car needed some repairs... shocks/struts, brakes, to be CLEANED... to name a few.... so at an oil change about 6 or so months ago... I was told front brakes, new rotors... like $300... yea, bout that... it ain't getting fixed today sir...

So the other week Kelly did my front brakes.. rotors did not need replacing only turning.... and he did it for a LOT less than $300.... this week he did my front struts.... and thats kind of when this hit me..... this seeing things from a different angle....

One needs this special type tool to do the strut thingies.... this gadget that holds the tension off the springs so this nut/bolt don't go flying...

ANYHOW...

He has this tool in his garage... and I got to looking round at his toolboxes and realizing... no darn wonder mechanics, even private ones, charge so much for repairs...not only do you at times need special tools or equipment to get the job done... but just simple tools in general, to be a good mechanic you need several types and sizes of things like wrenchs and such.... different cars and repairs need/take different sizes.... and as I'm sure any mechanic can tell you... not having the tool you need in midst of a job sucks.

So in some fashion these mechanics with these huge tall, big ole, long tool boxes have to recoop the money spent on all this stuff....

Not that this enlightenment that hit me makes me any happier about having to pay the over exaggerated car repair prices.... LOL....

I so appreciate him taking that time and effort...over the top awesome to say the least.... and he seems to LIKE doing it???? don't get that... greasy grimey, icky nissan of mine...

but WOW... talk about a much nicer riding car now!

SOMEDAY I might even have to wash it!

Daily Gratitude October 21 2011

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I am grateful??? yeah gotta say that one about self always makes me think... today... I got nothing

I am grateful for Erin for pointing out the obvious patten to me, just had to hear it verbalized...and not by the voice in my own head

I am grateful for spices.... just in case orange roughy is fisher tasting then I care for... LOL

1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

Daily Gratitude October 20 2011

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the pattern is:

1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for carry through

I am grateful for Kelly and all the time/effort he put into my car yesterday

I am grateful for my rhapsody account, provided some COOL tunes to clean too

I love butterfly's.....

2011-10-19T16:39:00.000-05:00

Daily Gratitude October 19 2011

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the pattern is:
1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful my hair is long enough now for a ponytail (even though I don't care much for it that way it's helpful on rainy days when ya feel lazy)

I am grateful for Fiona.... a girl in a far away land (new zealand) that I've never met that is one of the most open, honest, raw, wonderful ladies I've had the pleasure to never meet... but someday that will be recitified!

I am grateful for my Crazy Lady Pig Cup to keep my coffee warm

Daily Gratitude October 18 2011

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once again I tend to let things go by the way side that I know are substancial and significant to my growth... but as I like to say all things in life are lessons... I am trying to learn from my lessons... not beat myself up (to badly) when I fall, and always get back on the horse when I do...

Just gotta learn to get back on that horse sooner rather than later... stop sitting on the ground licking my owwies, pouting how its not fair....

sometimes... yes sometimes, life isn't fair and that's ok. So besides some other more personal things I've let go by the wayside... I've neglected my focusing on daily gratitude....

the pattern is:

1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful I continue to learn things about myself...

I am grateful for my sweetie Kelly who is letting me use his car till my brakes get fixed

I am grateful for my shaker cup... its one I like alot for many reasons....

My butterfly

2011-10-17T20:12:00.000-05:00

finally my butterfly block template has my own butterfly on the header...yes yours truly captured that shot....

I'd like to think its my awesome camera skills but alas... I know its mostly a decent Nikon Camera, a lucky capture, and a budding curiosity and love of photography...

funny thing is, bout this butterfly.... only one I saw out there all day and this thing followed me from the shrimping area, back up toward the house were we cooked shrimp and the kids played... I know y'all can think I'm crazy but i tell you it WAS the same butterfly.....

coincidence... you can think that if you want... I consider it a God moment and I'm grateful He allowed me to share such a beautiful creation, and she seemed to like to have her picture taken!

Shrimping Oct 15 2011

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my first adventure shrimping... well, really, I just took pictures and enjoyed the moments.... watching Derek's dad (and my apology his name escapes me right now... RICK I think) but watching him with the kids was awesome... it is clearly obvious he enjoys doing this and teasing the kids in the process.... It really brought me great joy to see this interaction....

it would have been cool to catch some myself but then who'd take the photo's??

www.divasanddreams-academy.com

2011-10-11T06:21:00.000-05:00

Divas & Dreams Photography Academy

2011-08-04T09:46:00.000-05:00

last night was a trying/interesting night... not horrid or anything but trying... after things calmed down we left where we were and headed to the horse barn...

it was dark, it was quite, it was calm and still... and as we stepped thru the gate and turned to close it behind us... i just stopped to take it all in... the sounds (or lack of cept for an occasional whinny or cricket), and the smell (yes I am a gal that loves the smells of a horse barn)...

My guy just turned to see why I wasn't right behind him and while he couldn't see me cause it was dark, he just looked my way and said how the hell did I get so lucky that I found a woman that loves that smell as much as I do? The hay, the oats, and yes the horse poop - LOL...

it was amazing how different attitudes were after feeding Java and Scooter some frozen apples and just enjoying a place of solitude...
truth is how the hell did I get so lucky to find a horse man!

Attitude of Gratitude Aug 1, 2011

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I am grateful for my physical strength

I am grateful for Bre a sweet young girl that just brightens my already sunny days (rainy ones too)

I am grateful for conditioner to get knots out of my hair

the pattern is:
1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

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Attitude of Gratitude July 31, 2011

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the pattern is:
1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for the ability to jog my 7 miles today.

I am grateful for great conversation over breakfast today with a sweet young lady

I am grateful for an extra key when I've forgotten mine...

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Attitude of Gratitude July 30, 2011

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the pattern is:
1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for my love of music, all types of music

I am grateful for the BEAUTIFUL and AWESOME note left for me by Bre - I will keep it forever

I am grateful for my cute little 3 pigs magnet on which to hang our notes! (hmmm THREE piggies how fitting KB, BB, KB)

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Attitude of Gratitude July 29, 2011

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I started this on January 1 and it really made a big difference in my day to day attitude... its so easy for all of us to get caught up in the negative stuff that goes on around us daily that we can be blinded to the good that really is in our lives. But I let life get in my way and my daily gratitude posts went by the wayside....

Well on many levels it is time to get regrouped and refocused in a few areas and this is one of them....

So the pattern is:
1st - gratitude for something about self
2nd - gratitude for something about someone in my life
3rd - gratitude for something physical (smaller the better)

I am grateful for my ability to get up early even when I don't want to

I am grateful for my friend Erin who I can be completely honest with and she still loves me... puts me in my place but still loves me

I am grateful for my iPhone and tunes while I run.

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Tracks of Life

2011-07-08T14:16:00.001-05:00

Like railroad tracks on the path of life

We’ve traveled side by side separated by life’s ties

But each tie we’ve faced, both good and bad

Has lead us to this great life to be had

A life that’s only been dreamed of yet never obtained

This life dream, it can be yet one must risk both head and heart

And make a promise to and from each other we will never part

No matter the obstacles and trying times that we might face

These now crossed tracks have brought us to this place

** as written by: Kimberly Rae **

2011-06-06T05:44:00.001-05:00

“Everyone is like a butterfly, they start out ugly and awkward and then morph into beautiful graceful butterflies that everyone loves.”

The KimBot "300"

2011-05-30T19:24:00.000-05:00

My '300' Assignment

we had an assignment to do... create a "300" workout.... basically 6 exercises of our choosing, but at least one had to work legs, and one had to be an AB exercise.... I choose

Squats @ 95lbs
Leg Press @ 95 (plus sled weight)
Lat Pulldowns @ 70
1 Arm DB Rows @30
Incline DB Press @ 20
Abs

Blogger Friends I need your help!

2011-05-20T11:39:00.001-05:00

Hello Blogger Friends:

I am raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a participant in their Team in Training program and I'm asking you to help by making a donation to my fundraising campaign.

I am embarking on a journey I’ve never been on before. For those of you that know me well, you know I am not a runner. In fact you may be scratching your heads wondering “what is she doing”. Fear not, I promise I’ve not fallen off the deep end. I will be training with the Charleston, South Carolina Chapter of Team in Training to run a ½ marathon on October 1, 2011. For my non-runner friends and family, that is 13.1 miles. If you still can’t picture that in your head, next time you’re in your car, reset your trip odometer and then remember I’ll be doing that on my feet!

The funds raised will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Each donation helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Nearly 958,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers. I am hoping that my participation in Team in Training will help bring them hope, support, and closer to a cure!

This cause is near to my heart. A childhood friend of mine, Kimberly Sue Ferrell, lost her battle with leukemia at the age of 12. As an adult you know death is a part of life, but that is a little harder to grasp at 12 years old and losing your best friend. I know the Lord’s plans are higher than mine or any of ours and I know He’s had a wonderful angel in his midst in Kim…. But I’d like to think that if we’d had the research and medicines then that we do now, perhaps Kim might still be with us. She was such a bright and beautiful young lady and truly, except for the outward signs, you’d never have known this young person was dealing with such a terrible blood cancer.

While I’d love to make a request to each one of you individually, that would be a daunting task! I have a lot of money to raise and a short amount of time in which to do so. I hope that you will forgive a mass mailing for those reasons. I have a personal goal to raise $3000.00 and I can’t do this without the help of my family and friends. Would you please consider visiting my personal fund raising webpage at:

Kim's Team In Training Web-Page

and making your donation for this worth-while cause? Please be sure to check my webpage often as I will keep it updated along the way with my training and how it’s going.

My deepest appreciation for your prayers and support!

Thank you,

Kim Botdorf

P.S. I would appreciate it if you would forward this email to as many people as you can to encourage them to donate as well. Thanks again.

My Fundraising Page

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My Fundraising Page

Attitude of Gratitude - May 11, 2011

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I am grateful its Wednesday, almost the end of the work day, and closer to the weekend and BONUS payday (sadly it is gone already and not even here yet... sigh!)

Attitude of Gratitude - May 10 2011

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I am grateful for a nice dinner with some new peeps... dinner was great, company was great, conversation was good... Thank you Terry, Bryan and Amanda Wall - and of course Bryson and Brayden too!

Attitude of Gratitude - May 9 2011

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I am grateful for the flower I received from a cute 3 yr old

Attitude of Gratitude - May 8, 2011

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I am grateful for fellowship after church - it was great to see a different side of people, and get to know them better.

Attitude of Gratitude - May 7 2011

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I am grateful for the gift card I recieved, I was able to get 3 cute sundresses with it!

Attitude of Gratitude - May 6, 2011

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I am grateful its Friday and I get to see Terry! TGIF

Just a Sunday ride

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Terry and I out for a ride

Just me :-)

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Attitude of Gratitude May 5 2011

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I am grateful it is NATIONAL DAY of PRAYER and I live in a country where I can do this openly and freely.

And along those lines, I am grateful to our service men and women that defend this country and keep me in those very freedoms.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Even if some of America and American's don't bless God...

just as it is my right TO bless God, I guess it is there right not to, sad but true, and I pray that someday those that don't will hear His word.

The Praise

2011-05-04T18:25:00.002-05:00

Date: 5/31/2009

Series: Divine Election

Title: The Praise

Scripture Reading: ROMANS 8:28-30

"All these Scriptures I read here this morning from ROMANS, EPHESIANS, and from 1PETER will put you at a crossroads. Either you can allow wonderful passages like this bring great joy, comfort, peace, and assurance into your life or you can put up a wall and dismiss them."

God foreknew us (proginosko) - to be chosen before. (ROMANS 8:29)

God predestines us (proorizo) - decided beforehand. (ROMANS 8:29)

God calls us (kaleo) - to call or invite. (ROMANS 8:30)

God justifies us (dikaioo) - to declare righteous. (ROMANS 8:30)

God glorifies us (doxazo) - to glorify, praise, honor. (ROMANS 8:30)

The Sovereignty

2011-05-04T14:55:00.002-05:00

Date: 5/24/2009

Series: Divine Election

Title: The Sovereignty

Scripture Reading: JOB 40:1-14

"Justice is when we get what we deserve. Mercy is when we don't get what we deserve. Grace is what we get when we don't deserve."

What God has said He will bring about. What He PLANS, He will do. (ISAIAH 46:9-11)

God is sovereign. He has supreme AUTHORITY over His creation and does whatever PLEASES Him. (PSALM 135:5-7)

God's THOUGHTS are not our thoughts, and our WAYS are not God's ways. God's Word will accomplish His DESIRE and His PURPOSE. (ISAIAH 55:8-11)

We are born again not of NATURAL descent. Your religious heritage did not save you. (JOHN 1:12,13)

We are born again not of human DECISION. You received Christ you did not choose Him. (JOHN 1:12,13)

We are born again not of a husband's WILL. No one else can will you into salvation. (JOHN 1:12,13)

We are born again by GOD. It is nothing we do. (JOHN 1:13)

Spirit gives BIRTH to Spirit. It's like the wind. It blows wherever it pleases. (JOHN 3:6)

The Deadness

2011-05-04T11:32:00.002-05:00

Date: 5/17/2009

Series: Divine Election

Title: The Deadness

Scripture Reading: JOHN 11:17-26

"Spiritually dead people respond to the gospel message because Jesus gives them the power to do so because they are unable to do so themselves."

Because death came through sin, death came to ALL men because ALL have sinned. (ROMANS 5:12)

The wages of sin is DEATH. (ROMANS 6:23)

If we do not believe that Jesus is not who He says He is, we will DIE in our sins. (JOHN 8:24)

No one UNDERSTANDS God. No one SEEKS God. The natural man cannot do these things because he is dead. (ROMANS 3:9-18)

The spiritually dead man does not submit to God's law, nor can he do so. The spiritually dead man CANNOT please God. (ROMANS 8:6-8)

The Struggle

2011-05-04T10:24:00.000-05:00

Date: 5/10/2009

Series: Divine Election

Title: The Struggle

Scripture Reading: ACTS 13:42-52

"But I haven't been called to share with you easy-believism. I have been called to teach you what God's Word says, no matter how easy or difficult the issues are to resolve."

You will never be saved unless you hear the WORD of GOD. (ROMANS 10:17)

If you are appointed to eternal life you will BELIEVE. (ACTS 13:48)

If you believe, you have been APPOINTED to eternal life. (ACTS 13:48)

Stealing God's Glory

2011-05-04T08:21:00.000-05:00

http://beechgrovecc.org/Resources/SermonsNotes/1QTR2011.htm

Date: 1/30/2011

Series: The Glory of God

Title: Stealing God's Glory

Scripture Reading: 2THESSALONIANS 2:13-15

"But if you heard the teaching behind Divine Election and you choose to ignore it, choose to dismiss it, or you refuse to believe it, you have just stolen God's glory."

We steal God's glory when we believe EVOLUTION over CREATION. (GENESIS 2:1-3)

We steal God's glory when we say Bible STORIES are just fairy tales and not real events. (2PETER 1:20,21)

We steal God's glory when we take the CREDIT for our salvation. (EPHESIANS 1:4)

Biceps and Cardio May 4 2011

2011-05-04T07:15:00.001-05:00

Again focusing on form, and mind/muscle connection, controlling the movement, taking out the 'lift heavy' ego for a bit (not that I'm lifting AS heavy as I did in 2009 prior to my relocation and total loss of focus)....

Standing EZ Bar Bicep Curls (30" rest b/t)
12 @ 30 x 3

Standing DB Hammer Curls (30"rest b/t)
12 @ 15 x 4

Alternating DB Curls (60"rest b/t)
15 @ 15 x 4

1 Arm DB Preacher Curls (no Pcurl bench in this gym) (no rest did reps on right, left, back to right, etc)
12 @ 10 x 4

Standing Cable Curls (2 w/straight bar, 2 w/cable)
12 @ 40 x 4

Cardio was Cardio Coach V5, well as much as I could do... I was getting uber frustrated with my iPhone the workouts show in order on my menu but it kept skipping around??? any how.. I burned up 526 calories in about 44 minutes... was frustrated to no end with it skipping around... gotta figure out what that's all about??

and again I took the time to stretch out when I was all done :-)

Attitude of Gratitude May 4 2011

2011-05-04T07:05:00.000-05:00

I am grateful for hot coffee, warm oatmeal, and a delicious chocolate protein shake to start my day!

Attitude of Gratitude May 3

2011-05-03T06:43:00.000-05:00

I am grateful that Terry stopped by last night... it was only for 15 minutes or so as he was out this way for another purpose... but damn it just made my night! and I woke up today STILL smiling about it!!!!

Still have a HUGE Attitude of Gratitude

2011-05-03T06:37:00.001-05:00

I haven't gone away and my attitude of gratitude hasn't changed... just been lazy about posting it.... so much is going on and I need to update more often... I've just really been concentrating on my workouts, and I have a new person in my life.... He is totally wonderful....

Lets see since Jan 10, 2011 I've lost 36 pounds... and I've created an album on FB of the many Faces and Phases of my weight loss over the years.... I'm so sick and tired of yo-yo-ing... so tired of pulling the rubber band so flipping tight that it springs the wrong way when I let it go... tired of dieting damn it.... I WILL make this a lifestyle this time.. no extremes (well ok to some being at the gym at 4am is extreme but it works for me), but seriously no extremes with food, no binging.... this has got to be about a lifechange.... if I expect it to stay... if I expect to maintain... and maintaining it has always been my achilles heel.... but, not sure what it is, this time feels different.... and I completely attribute that to my faith....

anyhow here is the link to my FB album.... will update it from time to time...

My Facebook Album

Back and Chest and HIIT

2011-05-03T06:29:00.000-05:00

just in case I ever loose my workout journal nice to have it document elsewhere.... actually decided to lighten my loads a bit today and really concentrate on form and on using the muscle I'm working... sometimes ego gets in the way when you like to lift heavy and you start cheating and not making the mind muscle connection... so every now and again its time to slow it down, drop the ego and CONCENTRATE!

Back/Chest/HIIT cardio:

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns (60 seconds rest between)
12 reps @70 x 4

Seated Rows s/s with Pushups (60S rest b/t)

12 @70 s/s w BW pushups (and not knees on the ground pushups)

DB Incline Chest Press (30 sec rest b/t)

12 @ 30 x 4

Close Grip Lat Pulldowns s/s w/DB pullovers (60S b/t)

12 @70 s/s w 25 x 4

1 Arm DB Rows (30S b/t)

10 each arm @35 x 4

Cable Crossovers (60S b/t)

10 @ 40 x 3

HIIT cardio TMill
5 min warm up, then cranked that puppy up to 6.5 to 7.0 mph, 30 seconds on, 15 seconds off for 10 minutes, then 5 min slow down at 3mph at 5% incline, the cranked it up again 6.5 to 7.0, 30 seconds on, 15 seconds off for 10 minutes, then walked it out at 3.5mph 5% incline for 10 minutes

then I actually took the time to stretch...yes I am a shameful BBer.... I don't stretch like I should but I will be incorporating this even if its something I do when I get home from work in the evening... I know its bad not to, GUILTY.... but if I expect to be able to do what I do years from now, I best take care of elongating the muscle I just shortened with stetching....

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Attitude of Gratitude May 2

2011-05-02T06:41:00.000-05:00

Grateful that I have a job I actually like going to....

Attitude of Gratitude

2011-05-01T06:39:00.000-05:00

Grateful it is May 1 - the sign of a new month for some reason always brings new starts....

Mepkin Abbey

2011-04-10T01:39:00.002-05:00

Attitude of Gratitude 95 of 365

2011-04-05T07:25:00.002-05:00

1 - I am grateful I stuck it out in the sauna today (i.e. the disgustingly hot gym)

2 - I am grateful to Brittinie P... her posts always motivate me

3 - I am grateful for the rain to wash away this pollen

Attitude of Gratitude 94 of 365

2011-04-04T06:48:00.001-05:00

1 - I am grateful I did my workout when I didn't 'feel' like it

2 - I am grateful to Gabrielle and my cool gift she got me

3 - I am grateful for ponytail holders makes for an easy hair day

Attitude of Gratitude 93 of 365

2011-04-03T06:44:00.001-05:00

1 - I am grateful I continue to grow my faith

2 - I am grateful to Pastor Josh for one AWESOME sermon Sunday

3 - I am grateful for warm sunshine

The Thorn

2011-04-02T10:43:00.003-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhyCfhxxGpM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehwH_cfPcU

Attitude of Gratitude 92 of 365

2011-04-02T06:43:00.000-05:00

1 - I am grateful I am growing more comfortable doing things alone (sucks but I do it)

2 - I am grateful to Trevor my 'date' for HOP

3 - I am grateful for sunshine

Attitude of Gratitude 91 of 365

2011-04-01T10:38:00.002-05:00

1 - I am grateful for my quirkiness

2 - I am grateful to JC and MC for the company at the concert - gotta love others that love to rock out like Jesus Freaks!

3 - I am grateful for toe socks

March 5 2011 - Sullivans Island SC

2011-03-25T15:30:00.001-05:00

Attitude of Gratitude - 84 of 365

2011-03-25T07:39:00.000-05:00

1 - I am grateful for the opportunity to sleep in

2 - I am grateful for my conversation this morning with Gabrielle

3 - I am grateful for the massage I got, it was painful in some ways but those areas feel less tight

Attitude of Gratitude 83 of 365

2011-03-24T07:18:00.002-05:00

1 - I am grateful for persistence in spite of injury

2 - I am grateful to my childhood friend Robyn may youth would not have been complete w/o her

3 - I am grateful for a warm bowl of oatmeal after a hard workout

Attitude of Gratitude 82 of 365

2011-03-23T06:57:00.002-05:00

1 - I am grateful my mind is in the right place

2 - I am grateful to Jayme... thank you for the pictures and the note... every day I see it, it makes me smile

3 - I am grateful for the yummy taste of cinnamon in my coffee

Attitude of Gratitude 81 of 365

2011-03-22T06:07:00.002-05:00

1 - I am grateful I am outgoing and make a point to know others by name

2 - I am grateful for Amy, daily she makes me laugh out loud at something

3 - I am grateful for beautiful warm mornings when I step outside at 345am

Attitude of Gratitude 80 of 365

2011-03-22T06:03:00.002-05:00

1 - I am grateful I don't let others less than stellar moods affect me

2 - I am grateful to Fiona... what a rockin' chica.... seriously makes me laugh

3 - I am grateful for the smell of homemade spag sauce (or gravy for my Italian friends) even if I can't taste it, I can appreciate the smell and know its yummy

Attitude of Gratitude 79 of 365

2011-03-20T10:56:00.000-05:00

1 - I am grateful for my persistence

2 - I am grateful to JC for company, conversation and dinner

3 - I am grateful that even after a splurge/treat meal... the scale STILL went down

Attitude of Gratitude 78 of 365

2011-03-19T07:43:00.001-05:00

1 - I am grateful I did what needed to be done and hit BC weight goal early....

2 - I am grateful for SK, great conversation, sweet southern voice, and funny!

3 - I am grateful for new and low numbers on the dial baby!

Just me

2011-03-18T16:33:00.000-05:00

enjoying my Starbucks on Sullivan's Island

Cell Snap - my hair has really gotten long

on my way to Sullivan's Island

Attitude of Gratitude 77 of 365

2011-03-18T16:20:00.002-05:00

1 - I am grateful that I am versatile

2 - I am grateful to Tom at Pivotal - again noticing my weight loss, and being spot on with what I want as my goal weight

3 - I am grateful for the beautiful 85 degree day in South Carolina

Attitude of Gratitude - 76 of 365

2011-03-17T09:40:00.000-05:00

1 - I am grateful my results

2 - I am grateful for Erin - she reminds me what great friends are all about - through thick and thin :o)

3 - I am grateful for fresh water and plenty of it

Folly PIG shops at Sams

2011-03-16T07:04:00.000-05:00

if you'd like to see what else Folly is up too... visit this link
Folly's PIG adventures

Attitude of Gratitude 75 of 365

2011-03-16T06:47:00.001-05:00

1 - I am grateful I know how to stick to the plan

2 - I am grateful to my coworker Amy for her kindness yesterday - made my eyeballs sweat

3 - I am grateful for the taste of my one cup of coffee w/sprinkle of cinnamon who needs sweetner

Attitude of Gratitude 74 of 365

2011-03-15T06:45:00.000-05:00

1 - I am grateful that even though I might get behind in posting this... I still do so - I really think this challenge from Mary has turned my mindset around a lot

2 - I am grateful to Mary for said challenge to focus on the good

3 - I am grateful for the wonderful taste of salmon

Attitude of Gratitude - 73 of 365

2011-03-14T10:51:00.002-05:00

1 - I am grateful for my red hair

2 - I am grateful to Dawn at Pazza Bella (she can cover the grays and still keep my natural color)

3 - I am grateful for a alarm clocks w/o it I would have missed my wake up call today (I HATE this time change!)

Attitude of Gratitude - 72 of 365

2011-03-13T10:49:00.000-05:00

1 - I am grateful for my sense of adventure

2 - I am grateful to Jeff for some great conversation

3 - I am grateful for fresh fruit

Attitude of Gratitude - 71 of 365

2011-03-12T17:59:00.002-06:00

1 - I am grateful I honored myself today - had a nice ME day

2 - I am grateful to Dawn - she did a nice job with my hair

3 - I am grateful for the macademia oil she used on my hair, it is so soft and smells so good

Attitude of Gratitude - 70 of 365

2011-03-11T09:41:00.001-06:00

1 - I am grateful for my outgoingness

2 - I am grateful for my friend Robin - talked me into going to Winter Jam, it rocked

3 - I am grateful for warm sweatshirts...

Attitude of Gratitude - 69 of 365

2011-03-10T09:40:00.000-06:00

1 - I am grateful for God's love for a sinner like me

2 - I am grateful for the many talented artist at the Winter Jam

3 - I am grateful for beign able to leave an hour early to make the concert

Attitude of Gratitude 68 of 365

2011-03-09T09:36:00.000-06:00

1 - I am grateful for my smile

2 - I am grateful to my coworkers makes M-F awesome

3 - I am grateful for sore legs means I worked hard

Attitude of Gratitude - 67 of 365

2011-03-08T09:08:00.000-06:00

1 - I am grateful I pushed thru today

2 - I am grateful to Christi, she was my inspiration for pushing on

3 - I am grateful for blueberries so tasty!

Attitude of Gratitude - 66 of 365

2011-03-08T09:04:00.002-06:00

1 - I am grateful I honored myself all weekend

2 - I am grateful for Erin she may not know it but she keeps me going sometimes

3 - I am grateful for warm bowls of oatmeal