Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals. What obstacles do u have standing in your way? And why? 7.5 months ago I had 314lbs standing in my way. As of today I am PROUD to say I have concerned 1/2 of my goal and my eyes are still locking looking forward towards my goal! Lets talk and bust threw what ever obstacles u may have in your way!
The past two months have been hard. The scale has not been moving. I have been on program 100% other than vacation in Mexico for a week. I knew why but chose to ignore it. At the end of April after getting back from Mexico I decided to start training for the Run Like Hell Marathon I will be doing in Oct. From the start I never really new what I wanted my goal weight to be. All I knew is I wanted to be healthy and keep up with my kids. As the pounds came off I decided on 160lbs but more important to me was the goal of being free. Free?? I have always wanted to be able to run. Running allows me to be free of stress, worries, and everything else in between! So I started to RUUUNNN!!! It started out slow but I was so excited to be doing something I never thought I could do again without having a heart attack and dieing. I pushed myself to go further each day. I felt great well other than shin splints. LOL Every time I would get on the scale it would say the same thing : ( I went to our monthly training and learned from David Miller that I had an addiction. I was addicted to working out. Yes, me who would have ever thought. But I took the time to listen and let what he said sink in. I was burning more than I was taking in. I also was not burning fat but building a little muscle. He told me I have 2 choices. Choice A- keep doing what I am doing and have it take at least twice as long to reach goal weight. Or B- stick to the program and stop running for now and do the marathon as a reward to myself for all I have achieved! I was so mad!!! I was finally able to do what I had dreamed of for years and now I had to stop! I thought this is like giving a amputee a new prosthetic leg and telling them they won't be able to use it to walk, its just for looks. Needless to say I chose B! Today The scale moved today! I am down 77lbs I can't wait to see what I can do between now and Oct! I am hopeful that I will be close enough to goal and be able to run across the finish line! Whoop Whoop! : )
The lesson of this blog is always listen to your health coach! We have been there or know someone who has that can help! Always use all the resources that are available to you. I can't change my past but I can move and look forward towards my goal!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Stress and struggles
Even through all that God has hit Jason and I with this last month we are still on program and taking care of ourselves. We recently found out that Ron Jason's dad has stage 3 stomach Cancer. The old me when have been on a junk food binge. But with a healthier body comes a health mind! I am releasing my stress threw walks. I take the time to pound out my anger on the pavement. I hope people still keep themselves at the top of there lists even when faced with stress.
Current results...
Jason currently down 117lbs
Trudy currently down 74lbs
Current results...
Jason currently down 117lbs
Trudy currently down 74lbs
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Many rewarding moments!
Achieving another goal feels great! I really wanted to be below 250lbs by my birthday. (3/18) Well its a week later and I am 249.3 lbs!!! The best part of it all was going to shopping at Old Navy and trying on a size 18 jean skirt. The most rewarding part was buying a size 16! Oh yeah! I just have to say it doesn't even have any spandex in it to give it that nice stretch feeling. Really who cares, it fits just fine with out anything extra! I am down a total of 65lbs! = )
Its not just about what me or Jason is achieving, its about helping others do the same. Its was a phone call that Jason will probably never forget. His brother called and asked for info! I am so proud of both Randy and Becky for starting the program! I know they will do great and feel so much better! Making that call will change there life!
I also had a rewarding conversion this week! One of my oldest and dearest friends told me that my statements/postings I wrote on Facebook inspired him to do something about his health! We all know that talking about weight and health can be hard, but I am sure glad he has decided to put that aside. He is a cancer survivor and I think if you can make it through that you can concur anything you set your mind to! I would love to talk to him more about how this program will work for him. When he is ready to talk more I will be here not only as a health coach but as his friend to support him in any way I can!
I am also pleased to announce that we have partnered with a Olympic gym in Gresham to offer all of our new clients a FREE gym membership! Exercise is part of the plan leading towards optimal health! We now have the full package to offer our clients!
Its not just about what me or Jason is achieving, its about helping others do the same. Its was a phone call that Jason will probably never forget. His brother called and asked for info! I am so proud of both Randy and Becky for starting the program! I know they will do great and feel so much better! Making that call will change there life!
I also had a rewarding conversion this week! One of my oldest and dearest friends told me that my statements/postings I wrote on Facebook inspired him to do something about his health! We all know that talking about weight and health can be hard, but I am sure glad he has decided to put that aside. He is a cancer survivor and I think if you can make it through that you can concur anything you set your mind to! I would love to talk to him more about how this program will work for him. When he is ready to talk more I will be here not only as a health coach but as his friend to support him in any way I can!
I am also pleased to announce that we have partnered with a Olympic gym in Gresham to offer all of our new clients a FREE gym membership! Exercise is part of the plan leading towards optimal health! We now have the full package to offer our clients!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sticking with it!
This past week I had emergency hernia surgery. So sitting and doing nothing for the next 4-6 weeks is proving to be hard! I thought being off plan would be great. I would have a week to eat everything I wanted. Wow, was I wrong. Knowledge is power. I am doing good by making health choices but I have splurged and had a some pasta. and I am enjoying grains again. I am craving the program food! I have gained 3 lbs last week. But you must remember I didn't eat for 4 of those days and the next 3 days I was being pumped full of saline. I am not making excuses but taking things into consideration. I can't wait to see how next week goes!
The best part of going into the hospital was having to wear a gown. I know your probably thinking I am crazy! I always hated putting one on. Half the time they could find a "plus size" one to fit me. Well i am proud to say I didn't have to ask for that larger gown! Yep, I fit into the standard size. I was able to put it on and still have circulation around my arms and I was able to walk down the hall without another one worn backwards to cover my backside. I felt like I was on the runway! I strutted my stuff all the way! It was a proud moment. Jason saw me walking back and quckly went behind me. I said " You can now walk beside me and hold my hand." After he check out my butt for the right reason this time he join me in my walk of pride!
I am so thankful I have a "new" husband. Jason is down 91lbs. Its because of this loss that he is able to do it all! He has stepped into my shoes. Now he is both dad and mom. He has alot more on his plate and he is able to do it all without complaining because he has a ton more energy! Taking care of 2 kids with homework and sports 4 nights, household chores, plus me! That is a lot for one person! Even with me not being on plan for a week he has stuck to it. There is no temptation for him. The craving for the junk food just isn't there. He knows how good it feels to be him right now and how bad he felt back in Oct. I am so impressed with him!
Without optimal health (which Jason and I are shooting for) life can be scary! I always had the mind set of ''oh not me, that won't be me or I don't have a family history of that disease" I have lost family member and even than it didn't sink in. I figured it had more to do with there age. After sitting in the room of death as Jason called it I had my wake up call. We were at the oncologist waiting to her my fiat. Looking around at all the info and handouts about hospis, funeral arrangements, and what cancer does to the body, ect I than decided to really take a good look at where my life was taking me. I hated the feeling of not knowing again. This wasn't our 1st scar. It was our 3rd. I had had ongoing elevated white blood cells for about 8 years. But I chose not to listen and put it on the back burner. I do believe I received a friends request over my phone at that exact time for a reason. A good friend I had in high school had battled with prostate cancer. So now what was my excuse? Nothing! I believe he was back in my life to help me realize how serious all this was. We hadn't talked in 10+ years. Thank goodness for social networks! I started to wake up when I was told there is no way any surgeon would do a gastric bypass with my lab results. I felt a gatric was my only way to lose the weight. I thought I had tried everything else. WRONG! So I set out to take care of it. Except it wasn't a quick fix like I had planed. I owe my life to Take Shape for Life! I am proud to say my cell count is down! I am taking not just my health or my family's health serious but the health of everyone! Everyone is a son, daughter, parent, friend, co- worker, loved one. Everyone means something to someone! This is why I am passionate about what I do! I am a health coach for TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE! Let me help u or someone you know.
The best part of going into the hospital was having to wear a gown. I know your probably thinking I am crazy! I always hated putting one on. Half the time they could find a "plus size" one to fit me. Well i am proud to say I didn't have to ask for that larger gown! Yep, I fit into the standard size. I was able to put it on and still have circulation around my arms and I was able to walk down the hall without another one worn backwards to cover my backside. I felt like I was on the runway! I strutted my stuff all the way! It was a proud moment. Jason saw me walking back and quckly went behind me. I said " You can now walk beside me and hold my hand." After he check out my butt for the right reason this time he join me in my walk of pride!
I am so thankful I have a "new" husband. Jason is down 91lbs. Its because of this loss that he is able to do it all! He has stepped into my shoes. Now he is both dad and mom. He has alot more on his plate and he is able to do it all without complaining because he has a ton more energy! Taking care of 2 kids with homework and sports 4 nights, household chores, plus me! That is a lot for one person! Even with me not being on plan for a week he has stuck to it. There is no temptation for him. The craving for the junk food just isn't there. He knows how good it feels to be him right now and how bad he felt back in Oct. I am so impressed with him!
Without optimal health (which Jason and I are shooting for) life can be scary! I always had the mind set of ''oh not me, that won't be me or I don't have a family history of that disease" I have lost family member and even than it didn't sink in. I figured it had more to do with there age. After sitting in the room of death as Jason called it I had my wake up call. We were at the oncologist waiting to her my fiat. Looking around at all the info and handouts about hospis, funeral arrangements, and what cancer does to the body, ect I than decided to really take a good look at where my life was taking me. I hated the feeling of not knowing again. This wasn't our 1st scar. It was our 3rd. I had had ongoing elevated white blood cells for about 8 years. But I chose not to listen and put it on the back burner. I do believe I received a friends request over my phone at that exact time for a reason. A good friend I had in high school had battled with prostate cancer. So now what was my excuse? Nothing! I believe he was back in my life to help me realize how serious all this was. We hadn't talked in 10+ years. Thank goodness for social networks! I started to wake up when I was told there is no way any surgeon would do a gastric bypass with my lab results. I felt a gatric was my only way to lose the weight. I thought I had tried everything else. WRONG! So I set out to take care of it. Except it wasn't a quick fix like I had planed. I owe my life to Take Shape for Life! I am proud to say my cell count is down! I am taking not just my health or my family's health serious but the health of everyone! Everyone is a son, daughter, parent, friend, co- worker, loved one. Everyone means something to someone! This is why I am passionate about what I do! I am a health coach for TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE! Let me help u or someone you know.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Hit my first goal!
I never used to make goals. It was always so depressing when the time would come and I didn't even come close to hitting the goal I set. As the pounds have come off I have started to become a different person. I am a positive person with a new outlook on life. I now set small goals. My first goal was to hit 50lbs and last week I did it! I hit 56lbs lost! (pics to come) It been along time since I was proud of myself. Its been about 9 yrs ago when I had my first child. since I have had a feeling of pride. Next goal is to cross the start line of my first 5k race. I have started a team of friends, family, clients and anyone else who wants to join.
The best part of my week was when I was getting my goodnight hug from my kids. My daughter Ashley put her arms around me and wouldn't let go. My first thought was she was trying to spare herself a few min so she could watch the end of a show. But how wrong I was. I told her "ok Ash its time to let go." She looked up at bright eyes and a ear to ear grin. I asked her are you ok? She said to me " I can wrap my arms all the way around you, I can lock my fingers!" She has never been able to do that. I cried! Needless to say I am getting more hugs these days! I love it!
The best part of my week was when I was getting my goodnight hug from my kids. My daughter Ashley put her arms around me and wouldn't let go. My first thought was she was trying to spare herself a few min so she could watch the end of a show. But how wrong I was. I told her "ok Ash its time to let go." She looked up at bright eyes and a ear to ear grin. I asked her are you ok? She said to me " I can wrap my arms all the way around you, I can lock my fingers!" She has never been able to do that. I cried! Needless to say I am getting more hugs these days! I love it!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
10 weeks!
I forgot to publish this post. Better late than never.
It has been 2 1/2 months and life is getting so much easier! I am able to enjoy things I took for grated. Seriously driving the car has gotten easier and alot more fun. Jason and I have been carpooling for awhile. This past week I drove for the 1st time in about 2 weeks. The kids headed to the bus and I followed in the car. I leave for work directly after the bus comes. Otherwise I would be walking too. As I turned the corner the stiring wheel felt really loose. So easy to turn, I almost hit a tree! I drove to work praying there wasn't something wrong with the car. Normally I have to turn it hard in order to get the wheel to turn. yes, I have popwe stiring. I finally figured out that I lost alot of inches around my belly. My stomach was no longer rubbing on the wheel! Down a total of 41.5 lbs!
I have 43 more pounds to lose before I can jump on our tampoline. We have had it for 5 year and not once have I ever been at a weight to be able to join in the fun with my kids! I haven't told them and I want it to be a surprize. I can't wait! : )
This month a friend of ours lost her husband. He was only 33 years old. He was obeist and pass way after having a heart attack. My heart ached for this family. I soon realized how important it is to share our story with others. Being over weight has caused me to be an antisocial person. I would offten have bad panic attacks, I had no self confidence. I feared going anywhere with lots of people. I missed out on my best friends daughters birthday party, many school functions for my kids, and date nights with my husband, ect. I wanted to be a nurse when I grew up but God had another path for me. I know now this is what I was ment to do with my life. Help people get optimal health! Weather its threw weight loss or helping people get off of meds or to just eat learning to put healthy foods into there body. I never want my fears to stop someone from getting healthy. Please if you or someone you know can use some help with getting healthy please don't let your fears get in the way either.
It has been 2 1/2 months and life is getting so much easier! I am able to enjoy things I took for grated. Seriously driving the car has gotten easier and alot more fun. Jason and I have been carpooling for awhile. This past week I drove for the 1st time in about 2 weeks. The kids headed to the bus and I followed in the car. I leave for work directly after the bus comes. Otherwise I would be walking too. As I turned the corner the stiring wheel felt really loose. So easy to turn, I almost hit a tree! I drove to work praying there wasn't something wrong with the car. Normally I have to turn it hard in order to get the wheel to turn. yes, I have popwe stiring. I finally figured out that I lost alot of inches around my belly. My stomach was no longer rubbing on the wheel! Down a total of 41.5 lbs!
I have 43 more pounds to lose before I can jump on our tampoline. We have had it for 5 year and not once have I ever been at a weight to be able to join in the fun with my kids! I haven't told them and I want it to be a surprize. I can't wait! : )
This month a friend of ours lost her husband. He was only 33 years old. He was obeist and pass way after having a heart attack. My heart ached for this family. I soon realized how important it is to share our story with others. Being over weight has caused me to be an antisocial person. I would offten have bad panic attacks, I had no self confidence. I feared going anywhere with lots of people. I missed out on my best friends daughters birthday party, many school functions for my kids, and date nights with my husband, ect. I wanted to be a nurse when I grew up but God had another path for me. I know now this is what I was ment to do with my life. Help people get optimal health! Weather its threw weight loss or helping people get off of meds or to just eat learning to put healthy foods into there body. I never want my fears to stop someone from getting healthy. Please if you or someone you know can use some help with getting healthy please don't let your fears get in the way either.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
2 months
I applogize that I have not keep up on this. The holidays have keep me busy. I wanted to quickly let everyone know where I am at. I have lost a total of 38lbs in 8 weeks! I made it throught all of the holidays without any slip ups. ok I did bit the very tip off of two Hershey Hugs and threw the rest away. I will post more details but until than here are my current pics!
And bring a friend : )
If getting healthy is on your list of things to do this new year, please contact me.
Every Wed at 7pm we do a information/food tasting for those who want to know more.
PLEASE JOIN US!And bring a friend : )
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