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 I can no longer continue on this journey here. I have become someone that I am not! I will not let the Devil win! The pain that I am feeling today is an eye opener for sure. I have always been true to myself and to others! I gave it my all to try and support and encourage the buddies that I have. Boy did I get a slap in the face today, I’m usually a good judge of character! To all of my true buddies, I wish you good luck on your journeys! You will accomplish your goals one by one! I wish that I could be here to support you, but obstacles have gotten in the way. It is time for me to take a different path! I love ya all and wish you the best in everything you do! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

So I was just playing around on the site today and I clicked on my blogs. After that I clicked on manage, then comments. It was so weird, I had like 5 comments from different people that never posted to my blog, I had to approve them first! Hmmm…….I just thought that was weird! It was also good to read comments that I never knew were there!  I was just letting all of you know!  Please let me know if this has happened to any of you.

I hope you all have a wonderful day today!

I read a couple of blogs today that really made me think. I really have lost touch with my inner self over the past couple of years. I went to beauty school about ten years ago, I loved my profession. I was always up to date with the latest trends, I dressed stylish and my nails were always done. I had a wild side that I loved, ( and now miss) I always stood out in the crowd! I was me!

This is not the case anymore however. I have let myself go! I now find myself hiding and only go out when I have to. I only have a couple of outfits, because it is just to discouraging to go shopping. I tell myself why get new clothes anyway, I want to lose weight first. Hmmm, ok…….three years later! I’m at the end of my rope, I can’t do it anymore!!! Who am I? I’m actually crawling in my own skin!!!

But, guess what?!  That’s it!!! I’ve had enough! I’m done!  After crying and dwelling in my own self pitty, I realized that life is to precious and time goes by to fast! I will not let another breath consume me regarding my weight!  So I am starting a new journey to find myself, the one that I love and connect with so deeply! I want that confidence that I once had and the determination that came along with it! I want me! 

I’am ready to say good bye to my past and hello to my future! So, I’m off to take a breath of fresh air and taste the sweetness of thin! Cheerz…….to a new beginning!

Thank you all for your prayers, they helped out alot!  My family and I were very fortunate, the hurricane was not as bad were I live.  There was some strong winds and minor damage. It was so incredibly facinating to watch it, although scary at the same time! I’m sure that does not make sense, but I do not know how else to describe it.  The results were anything but amazing though. My heart goes out to everyone that is still struggling with the after math of the storm. Most of my neighborhood and a lot of other areas in Louisiana are still without electricity, and that makes it extremely difficult in 90 degree weather! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  Thanks everyone! Have an blessed day!

 This is to funny! I was looking for some songs for my buddy Stacey and this is what I came across!  You have to check it out! Hopefully you are not in an office somewhere, It might be a little embarassing to follow along! I just did it and had a blast, infact I’m gonna do it again!  Have fun !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGOO8ZhWFR4

I have a challenge for all of you buddy slimmers!  This challenge is for Tomorrow ( Thursday)

I challenge you to go out side your element and put in that extra time on your work out, or what every it is you do! Run one more lap, do ten more crunches or push ups, what ever,  just go that extra mile! Give it all you got, I mean all you got! When you feel you need to stop, just keep on going! I’m talking blood sweat and tears baby………. give it all you got!   

I want to hear about your personal challenges!  While I challenge you, it will be a great challenge for myself also!   Oh…….. and while your screaming during your workout, feel free to use my name! Hehe.  Here is a motivational song to get you started! C’mon , what are you waiting for :)   

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

Yay, whoo hoo……  I did it!!!!!  With the help of Bob and Jillian of course!

 They are so awesome! I was dripping sweat and it felt and tasted sooooo good!  I did “The Biggest Loser” ( Cardio Max) with Bob and added Power Sculpt with Jillian. I gave it all I had…….. blood, sweat and tears! I’m feeling muscles in my stomach and bottom that I never knew I had!!!  Thanks everyone for the motivation!!! Yay, whoo hoo…….today is a good day!!!!!

BTW, I want to share this feeling of accomplishment with all of you…….Go the extra mile today, your worth it!!!!

 There is some links at the bottom to hear the songs

 Skinny Jeans   |  

From the moment that I saw you, hangin’ out at the mall
I had to own you, your rhinestones and all
you didn’t come cheap, but somehow I knew
that whatever the cost, it was worth having you

For years we were together, every Saturday night,
we’d go out dancin’, you’d hold me in tight,
but you were unforgiving and you wouldn’t let me grow
Now I can’t put you on — but I can’t let you go

skinny jeans, skinny jeans, you’re still hanging ‘round
In the back of my closet and that’s bringin’ me down
this morning, I woke up, and made me a vow
skinny jeans, gonna get back, into you somehow

some things  got between us, and now you’re too tight
but I know it’s all my fault, and I’m gonna make it right
no it won’t be easy, but it’s not too late
just put my mind to it, and I’m gonna look, gonna gonna look great

skinny jeans, skinny jeans, you’re stilll hanging ‘round
In the back of my closet and that’s bringin’ me down
this morning, I woke up, and made me a vow
skinny jeans, gonna get back, into you somehow

For months now, I’ve worked hard, until, yesterday
I went to the closet, and pushed those ‘fat clothes’ away
I grabbed you — and I can’t believe how it felt,
to pull the zipper up, and buckle my belt!

Skinny jeans, skinny jeans, glad I kept you around
‘cause tonight, my darlin’s, we’re goin out on the town
I worked my butt off, now you fit me just right
so I’m wearin’ my skinny jeans to the party tonight

  Use It To Lose It   |  

yeah, come on, give me something I can use
something make you wanna move
yeah, come on, let’s do this!  Let’s do this here!

You say you don’t want no gut (no gut)
Don’t want to have no big butt (uh huh)                                   
Well then get up outta your rut
Come on y’all, let’s make that cut (hey!)         

That’s it now, get off your duff
No more fat, we have had enough             
Gotta do a little huff and puff
so that you can strutt your stuff            

We’re in a feel good revolution
You just need some evolution
To improve your constitution
Get a move on! That’s the solution!

You got to use it, to lose it.  You got to use it, to lose it
You got to use it, to lose it.  You got to use it, to lose it

C’mon now, you wan’ it, right?
Then you know what to do — just get up and move!
Ain’t gonna get it unless you sweat it
So if you wanna lose it, then get up and use it!

The food you gotta ration
and let’s see you do some dashin’
Throw your soul in, do it with some passion
then you’ll be stylin’ in the latest fashion

You got that body for a reason
So come on now, do a little wheezin’
Just think, it will be pleasin’
To show it off in the summer season

We’re in a feel good revolution
You just need some evolution
To improve your constitution
Get a move on! That’s the solution!

You got to use it, to lose it.  You got to use it, to lose it
You got to use it, to lose it.  You got to use it, to lose it
Yeah, you got to use it — Yeah, you got to lose it
Yeah, you got to use it — Yeah, you got to lose it — Just do it, yeah!

  Think I’ll Go To Saks   |  

Here I am at Neiman’s
though I don’t have the budget
but I’m not here to buy so
I’m gonna have to fudge it

I find it entertaining
to come in here
and try on fancy clothes that
wouldn’t fit me last year

Think I’ll go to Saks
just because I wanna
try on all their Gucci
and their Dolce and Gabbana

what used to be a struggle
fits me just right
what used to be traumatic
is now a delight

Delight, la la la la la la la ….

and when I’m feelin’ saucy
Versace is my style
I’m Vogue-ing in the dressing room
grinning all the while

I never used to touch it
cause man that stuff runs small
now if I had the money
I would buy them all

so

Think I’ll go to Saks
just because I wanna
try on all their Gucci
and their Dolce and Gabbana

what used to be a struggle
fits me just right
what used to be traumatic
is now a delight

Delight, la la la la la la la ….

Think I’ll go to Saks
just because I wanna
try on all their Gucci
and their Dolce and Gabbana

what used to be a struggle
fits me just right
what used to be traumatic
is now a delight

Delight, la la la la la la la ….

  You Da Boss   |  

Yo, I need to talk to you
Before you go and mess it up
I gotta call it like I see it
So y’all now listen up

This is your conscience talking
This is your conscience talking
And I know just whatcha feelin’
I know with whatcha dealin’

But you don’t need that piece of pie
Gotta let it go and pass you by
and I’m here to remind you why
‘cause you want to be lookin’ and feelin’ fly

You Da Boss, You Da Boss, yeah
You rate, hey hey, you rate hey hey
You Da Boss, You Da Boss, yeah
You rate, hey hey, you rate hey hey
Say You Da Boss!

This is your willpow’r talking
This is your willpow’r talking
I know that it’s tasty
But hey now don’t be hasty

‘cause you don’t need that cupcake
No, that’d be a mistake
And I know that it’s callin’
But hey now don’t be fallin’

No no, no no no, don’t be fallin…
Cause You Da Boss
No no, no no no, don’t be fallin…
Cause you dat, You Da Boss

You Da Boss, You Da Boss, yeah
You rate, hey hey, you rate hey hey
You Da Boss, You Da Boss, yeah
You rate, hey hey, you rate hey hey
Say You Da Boss!

I’m here to remind you
That you da boss, not da food
Stick that in yo’ attitude
And show that you got fortitude

Say you da boss, not da food
Remember that with gratitude
‘cause It ain’t just some platitude
You da boss, not da food

You Da Boss, You Da Boss, yeah
You rate, hey hey, you rate hey hey
You Da Boss, You Da Boss, yeah
You rate, hey hey, you rate hey hey
Say You Da Boss!

  Objects In The Mirror   |   Mirrors, mirrors everywhere, but nothing good to see
I thought for the longest time that this was just my destiny
Then one day, decided, this ain’t who I want to be
So it’s to the gym I go to face the body facing me Objects in the mirror will get thinner than they now appear
I don’t like what I’m seeing — yeah, but that’s the reason I come here
And if I come most every day, I know those pounds will disappear
Objects in the mirror will get thinner than they now appearNa na na na now, Na na na na now
Na na na na now, Na na na na nowFirst time that I came here, oh, to stay took all my might
Walked in, saw those mirrors,  well I almost died of fright
But now I come most every day, and much to my delight
In that mirror, in the weight room, now I see a different sightObjects in the mirror will get thinner than they now appear
I don’t like what I’m seeing — yeah, but that’s the reason I come here
And if I come most every day, I know those pounds will disappear
Objects in the mirror will get thinner than they now appear

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of god. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of god that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” - Marianne Williamson