One Crazy Kat

Free gift? Yes, I’m actually giving something away. But first to the heart of the matter. It’s New Year’s Eve and everybody is talking about resolutions, goals, and dreams. Almost half of all America will be making at least one new years resolution. But as time goes by, the resolutions start to falter. The following shows how many of these resolutions are maintained as time goes on – past the first week: 75%, past 2 weeks: 71%, after one month: 64%, after 6 months: 46%.*

Did I meet any of my 2009 resolutions? Yeppers!

• I learned basic knitting stitches! I’m no speed demon, but my stitches are consistent and beautiful. Next step – maybe a scarf and then a SWEATER and I want to learn that funky cable stitch.
• I meditate daily. Even if it’s only 5 minutes a day. I take a moment to reconnect with God and just listen.
• Improved our family diet by cutting out MSG and high fructose corn syrup. Believe it or not, that took almost the whole year to weed everything out. But it got done, and it has made such a difference.
• More that I’m not going to share.

Did I miss any? Yeah. I never did work on learning Spanish or Japanese and I still don’t exercise everyday.

How did I do it? I decided to stop being just another resolution statistic and really start to make some changes in my life.

First step is to WRITE IT DOWN. I don’t care how or on what. There’s something about getting it down in writing that makes it more real. Studies show that people who write down their goals are more likely to succeed than those who don’t. (Dominican University study)

Then get S.M.A.R.T. There is a big difference in wishing for a better life versus setting and achieving goals to create a better life.

S – Specific Make your resolution as specific as you can possible make it. I want to be healthy and happy is just a wish. I want to lose weight is more specific than just a vague wistfulness for better health.

M – Measurable Show some kind of progress so you know you are taking the right steps. I will lose 20 pounds or I will fit into a size-10 dress allows you to track your results. It will encourage you to see results and alerts you to make changes if you need to.

A – Actionable It has to be something that you can do. I will lose weight is never going to happen if you don’t get up and do something about it. I will go to the gym everyday is something that you can do. However small the step is, it is still a step.

R – Responsibility Accept responsibility for your choices. It is your life to live. Every choice has consequences. Not happy with your life? Look deep inside and you will see a lifetime of seemingly inconsequential choices that have added up to your present moment. Own it and begin to make new choices that can bring blessings and positive consequences into your life.

T – Time-oriented Give yourself a deadline. Otherwise change will always be on the horizon somewhere off in the never present future. I will lose 20 pounds by Halloween 2010

And finally… get help! Don’t try to do it all by yourself. Recruit a friend to be an “accountability partner”. Find a coach who can help keep you on track. Join a group. Get counseling or therapy if you need it. There are so many options available. You are not alone.

My gift to you - FREE 20 minute coaching session to help you get started. 2010 can be a year of possibilities, a year of blessings, a year of joy. Are you committed to making it your best year ever? You can do it! Make the change in your life right now. Contact me at onecrazykat@magicalmanx.com to set up an appointment.

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*Auld Lang Syne: Success predictors, change processes, and self-reported outcomes of New Year’s resolvers and nonresolvers, by John C. Norcross, Marci S. Mrykalo, Matthew D. Blagys , University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, Volume 58, Issue 4 (2002).

This was so cute! Merry Christmas everyone.

Yikes! I was so shocked when I got the notice. Mostly because I couldn’t believe that such a valuable resource is soon to be gone forever. I have to admit that I haven’t yet bought the videos. But everything on this site is packed with such amazing gifts that I will miss it’s ready access.

Blessing to Gary Craig as he continues on his journey. I will be expecting to hear of new things coming soon.

Check out his retirement notice.

Grab one of his videos before they’re all gone. Heck, grab all of them!

Living in the world with honesty, courage, and love. By Neale Donald Walsch

Picked up this interesting read from the library. But I must first issue a word of warning… Do NOT read this book if you are easily offended. While I found the book delightful and insightful, it is written in such a way that many hard core religious peoples won’t be able to get anything out of it except anger and ruffled feathers.

That being said, Walsch writes the book as transcribed dialogue between God and himself. Walsch asks questions and God answers them (in blue letters. Funny, I kept asking myself “Why blue? Why not purple or pink or green? LOL). Lots of good questions too, covering such widely diverse topics as sex, education, politics, and world government.

Now, I didn’t necessarily agree with all of “God’s” answers. But Walsch covers this delima with an interesting dichotomy in the last section of the book.

It’s just… I don’t know… more difficult to believe that God would say these things than it was to believe that God would say those things.

Are you finding it more difficult to agree with some of the things said here?

Well…

Because if you are, that’s very okay.

It is?

Of course.

It’s okay to disagree with God?

Certainly. What do you think I’m going to do, squash you like an insect?

I hadn’t gotten that far in my thinking, actually.

Look, the world has been disagreeing with Me since this whole thing started. Hardly anyone has been doing it My Way since it began.

That’s true, I guess.

You can be sure it’s true. Had people been following My instructions–left with you through hundreds of teachers over thousands of years–the whole world would be a much different place. So if you wish to disagree with Me now, go right ahead. Besides, I could be wrong.

What?

I said, besides, I could be wrong. Oh, my goodness… you’re not taking this all as gospel, are you?

You mean I’m not supposed to put any stock in this dialogue?

Oops, hold it. I think you’ve missed a big part of all this. Let’s go back to Square One: You’re making this all up.

Oh, well, that’s a relief. For a while there I thought I was actually getting some real guidance.

The guidance you are getting is to follow your heart. Listen to your soul. Hear your self. Even when I present you with an option, an idea, a point of view, you are under no obligation to accept that as your own. If you disagree, then disagree. That is the whole point of this exercise. The idea wasn’t for you to substitute your dependency on everything and everyone else with a dependency on this book. The idea was to cause you to think. To think for your self. And that is who I Am right now. I am you thinking. I am you, thinking out loud.

You mean this material is not coming from the Highest Source?

Of course it is! Yet here is the one thing you still cannot believe: you are the Highest Source. And here is the one thing you still apparently do not grasp: you are creating it all–all of your life–right here, right now. You… YOU… are creating it. Not me. YOU.

So… are there some answers to these purely political quistions that you do not like? Then change them. Do it. Now Before you start hearing them as gospel. Before you start making them real. Before you start calling your last thought about something more important, more valid, more true than your next though.

Remember, it’s always your new thought that creates your reality. Always.

Wow. That’s pretty heavy. Are you still with me? I hope I haven’t left you behind somewhere.

I actually enjoyed the conversational format. It was like actually being there for the conversation. And I could sit there in my head and say, “Now wait a minute, Neale…” and spout off my own thoughts. To which God would then reply, “You know, she’s got a good point there. I bet you didn’t think about it like that.” And I could picture God with a curious smile on his face raising an eyebrow at Neale. (Yeah, imagination is a good thing.)

One of my favorite parts was when God sounds off. Walsch had been complaining about “seeking” and “knocking” for 35 years and getting nowhere. And God point blank tells Walsch that he’s full of baloney, “Let’s agree that you’ve been seeking and knocking on and off for 35 years–mostly off.”
That’s so true for me too. How about you? Let us start being honest with ourselves.

Truth… that was another interesting topic of discussion. It is too long to quote, but essentially God goes on to say that we need to listen to our souls. Start living in our “now” truths instead of reacting to a situation based on our “past” truths. That the reason it takes us so long to create the life that we claim we want is because we are not living our truths.

Think about it. Say you’ve come out of a really crappy marriage/relationship. (I know I’m not the only one whose got that in my past). Now, years later, I meet this great guy. But I keep yelling at him because I am not seeing him in the now. I am seeing the other guy in the past. What am I doing? I am recreating the past that I claim I don’t want. What am I getting? More of the same. But if I stay true to the now, and am honest with myself about what I want, I can create a present that is full of wonder and love.

Ah, love.

I’ll end with a final quote from the book about what is normal.

Life is a process of creation, and you keep living it as if it were a process of re-enactment!

But how can any rational human being ignore one’s previous experience in the moment something occurs? Isn’t it normal to call up everything you know on the subject and respond from that?

It may be normal, but it is not natural. “Normal” means something usually done. “Natural” is how you are when you’re not trying to be “normal”!

Natural and normal are not the same thing. In any given moment you can do what you normally do, or you can do what comes naturally.

I tell you this: Nothing is more natural than love.

If you act lovingly, you will be acting naturally. If you react fearfully, resentfully, angrily, you may be acting normally, but you will never be acting naturally.

Home Ec 101 is an awesome site. Heather’s articles are full of wit and lots of solid and practical information. I’ve been a fan for a long time. And now she’s giving away a new Bissell Pro Light vacuum cleaner. I know if you’re like me, you’ve got kids to clean up after, and it’s a never-ending job. Every new school/art project seems to make the BIGGEST mess all over my floor. I’m still cleaning up dried play clay. Now, this can help make things easier.

So, head on over to her site and check it out. Then follow her instructions and enter the contest. (I’m not hosting the give-away! I’m just sharing the LOVE)

All right, I realize the title of this post is a bit out there, but isn’t that what we are trying to do? I was reading today and came across an interesting thought that made me think about what I am trying to do with my school and what my small church group is trying to do for the church. And not just that… but what Project Compassion is trying to do for the homeless, what Toys for Tots is trying to do for children, what Ron Paul is trying to do for politics, what Dr. Mercola and Dr. Nelson are trying to do for medicine… essentially, anyone who is trying to make our brief stay on earth here better for everyone.

R. Buckminster Fuller observed, “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

Talk about a mind blower. I read that and my head just started swirling and churning. And you know what? He’s absolutely right! We spend a lot of time critizing and complaining about how something is broken. But that doesn’t really matter. If it’s broken, stop using it. Make it a non-issue and focus on what does work. By doing that, we make the “broken” obsolete.

The author went on to quote from his other book,  Happier Than God…

What you resist persists. That is because, by your continued attention to it in a negative way, you continue to place it there. You cannot resist something that is not there. When you resist something, you place it there. By focusing angry or frustrated energy on it, you actually give it more life.

That is why all great masters have urged us to “resist not evil.” Do not fight that which is opposite to your stated desire or your preferred outcome. Rather, relax into it.

I know that may sound strange, but I promise you, it works. Do not become rigid and tense, ready for a battle. Never oppose that which opposes you. Do not OPpose, COMpose.

Do you understand this little rule always: Do not oppose, compose.

Think about it… it’s true. God has given us the power to create in His name. So why do we spend our time fighting and tearing down? Let us instead spend our time creating something wonderous that the “bad” just simply ceases to be because there is something else so much better for us.

Alex Jones…  Love him or hate him, it doesn’t really matter. Our world is changing before our very eyes. And the America you read about in the history books – revolution and freedom and patriotism – it’s all slipping away. Why? Most of us really don’t care. It’s easier to believe it’s all not happening. Let’s just turn on the TV and not worry about it. But remember this…  “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn‘t mean politics won‘t take an interest in you.”  Pericles (430 B.C)

You all know how much the Emotion Code has helped out my family. Well, Dr. Nelson is hosting a seminar in Utah so that we can all learn how to do this amazing technique all by ourselves. I’m forwarding the information I got today from my email box. If you are at all serious about learning how to heal your own life I strongly suggest you check this out.  ~Kat

*I am an Emotion Code Seminar affiliate because I believe learning the Emotion Code can help everyone.

The Emotion Code Seminar Learn The Emotion Code! December 4 & 5, 2009 St. George, Utah Would you like to really master The Emotion Code?  You can gain all the knowledge, hands-on experience and confidence you’ll need to use the technique for yourself, your friends and your family. Get your health back, watch your relationships blossom, and enjoy an overall higher quality of life! We also offer a certification program so you can start a small business helping clients out of your home, office, or even over the phone. Coming to The Emotion Code Seminar is the first step to becoming a true healer and making your dreams come true! Where: Green Valley Spa 1871 W. Canyon View Drive St. George, Utah 84770 Reservations: 800-237-1068 When: Friday 7pm-10pm and Saturday 9am-1pm & 2:30pm to 6pm Fee: $270 USD. If you have attended this seminar before, your refresher fee is $97 USD.

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You Will Learn! You know how powerful the Emotion Code is; the entire world is finding out! Come to this exclusive seminar and be taught by the author himself; you will receive lots of hands-on practice with a variety of situations and people, and you will learn additional healing methods that are not included in the book, as well. Wouldn’t you love to experience these benefits? Feel more emotionally connected with others than ever before Experience the lightness of releasing your own emotional baggage Be empowered to communicate with your own subconscious Learn the hottest techniques to tap into your own internal computer Acquire amazing tools to help your friends and loved ones Discover the unseen causes of illness most doctors aren’t aware of Internalize and practice healing methods known only to a few Discern your real health challenge and  what to do about it now Remember, if you aren’t absolutely thrilled with the information that you will receive at the Emotion Code Seminar, I will cheerfully refund your tuition, no questions asked! Take a couple of days out of your life and learn these life-changing skills! PS: Here is some of the feedback that this seminar has received: “Mind Blowing. An extremely valuable investment of time and money.” “Priceless!!” – Odessa P., San Diego, CA “Awesome? Exciting, worth the price of admission”! Ty S., Mukilteo, WA ” The information is great and I learned a tremendous amount of information that can be put to practical use helping other people.  This seminar is well worth the time and cost.” Steven D., San Diego, CA “This seminar was everything & more than I’d hoped for! I believe you have given me tools to stay well & know when I’m not. The releasing of emotions was powerful – I thank you for a life changing experience! I can’t say enough good about this information and the way you present it! Outstanding! Thank you from my heart!” – Yvonne S., Bend, OR “This seminar is fantastic! You won’t believe the information that you will learn and how this will help you not only in your life, but with your friends and family, and help you deal with emotions and other imbalances that can cause problems in your life. You have to experience it, otherwise you can’t believe it. It is really amazing!” Gail R., Garden Grove, CA “Lots of info packed into 2 days. Most wonderful work was done on me in practice sessions by others in the seminar, that I really feel tremendous release of old ’stuff’.” Valerie D., Bothell, WA “I found clearing my emotions a life changing event. It will be interesting working on others.” Tim R., Kirkland, WA “An exciting new world has been opened up to me. Definitely an ah ha and oh. Thank you so much!” Susan C., Mt Lake Terrace, WA “This is the type of information that helps to change lives, just loved all of it.” Kelli O., Burnaby, BC, Canada “New and important information Opportunity to practice good” Mari P., San Diego, CA “Very Knowledgeable, Very Enjoying Very Rewarding” Marguerite M., Escondido, CA “This was extremely exciting, informative, thought provoking, and entertaining.” Becky B., Renton, WA “I’ve learned so much – I feel I have had my mind opened up and I am excited about the potiental.” Valinda R., Arlington, WA “Very powerful gift to help people change their lives in a positive way. Life changing to me and my family.” Sharon S., Everett, WA “Wonderful! Enlightening! Amazing! Ground-Breaking! Extremely Useful!” Bernadine M., San Juan Capistrano, CA “I can’t say enough good things, this seminar is a Godsend. It (the information) has helped me so much!! Many things, one special issue is that I have quit biting my nails after 38 to 40 years…it (the seminar) could go from 6:00 am to midnight. I can’t get enough!! This is fabulous!!” Kim C., Arlington, WA QUITE A GROWTH – MIND – EXPANDING EXPERIENCE – Dr. Bob W., Carnelian Bay, CA I came here somewhat skeptical – unsure of what I would experience. Let me tell you. I am in awe! I return home with profound knowledge. – Richard T., Wickford, RI I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to atend your class.  It’s a great gift that we all can recieve…Keep up the mission that your on. – Charlene S., S. San Francisco, CA “I truly believe that this seminar on the Nelson Technique is the most powerful information I have ever received. I hope that as many people as possible can attend this seminar and that this information spreads over the whole world.” Dave C., Beverly Hills, CA “Fun and outrageously fabulous, pertinent, ground breaking, paradigm shift integrity information conveyed.” Erica R.- Louisville, CO “It was so unspeakably great and so much information. So much Power that the average mind doesn’t even think of using.” Gerry F. – Eastlake, CO It was wonderful. – Vicki A., Reno, NV “Groundbreaking information thoughtfully and clearly presented” Brian M., Port Townsend, WA “Very informative with specific information, examples and hands on expierence.” Sharon C., San Diego, CA “Very informative, hands on – clear, sequential presentation. Can’t wait to put this into actual practice. Thank you!!” Bonnie B., San Diego, CA “Benefitted greatly. You kept a good balance between the participants working on each other and the participants watching you.” Sara N., Temecula, CA “If more people came to this seminar the world would be a happier place. It’s amazing how simple this is to learn. Thank you, Dr. Nelson.” Julie G., West Covina, CA “Dr. Nelson is very caring – easy to learn from – presentation was easy to follow and fun! Great group! Sherry D., Port Angeles, WA “This was one of the best I have attended – It is a fantastic experience and useful to so many.” Karen P., Shoreline, WA “Great info – great people – great experience – great opportunity – and great technical presentation – computer/graphics.” Lana H., Prescott, AZ “Great visuals – kudos for touching all aspects of the way people absorb info! Thanks for listening and having the courage to follow your heart.” Deborah Kay S., Spring Valley, CA “Amazing. Well organized, good pace, variety, good amount of hands on. Great to have booklet.” Ingri Q., Costa Mesa, CA “It was very well organized and full of information. There was no wasted time. The practice time was perfect and fit with what we went on to do.” Kevin B., Pleasant Grove, UT A well focused program giving foundational support for helping balance energy in the body. – Kevin M., Phoenix, NV Did a great presentation personal, informative – humor, openness, loved your stories jokes, and patient experiences! Hands-on experience was #10 Thanks!! – Tookie J., Carson City NV A 2 day trip to a whole new world. The concept of tapping into the sub conscience for our “maps” is a marvel! Great delivery by Brad – with just the right touch of humor. – Harold D., Tahoe City, CA Great information…kept everyone’s interest! – Dr. Steven B., D.C., Carson City, NV “You’ve been give a tremendous gift and I am privileged to have been at the seminar… What better way to understand ourselves and help others in such a profound way. The seminar gave plenty of information in a logical fashion, with adequate practice and Q&A. GREAT EXPERIENCE!!” – Heidi J., Santa Ana, CA “I came to this seminar to gain information to help my daughter and I gained a mountain of info not only for myself but I feel obligated to share with everyone.” Margo P., Darrington, WA “GREAT! I’m excited about helping myself. But especially others. Family – friends people that are hurting.” Susan D., Mukilteo, WA ” I love being able to assist others and myself to a better life without drugs or surgery.” David A., lake Forest, CA “Very interesting! A whole new way of looking at health.” Jeannie M., Beaverton, OR “I really enjoyed this seminar. I learned more about the true meaning of physical wellness and health than I have learned in all my many many years, and I really think that everyone should try this seminar; the hands-on approach is fantastic, and the opportunity to assist others in their own life is the greatest thing you can learn from this.” Bonnie B., Pasadena, CA “Very well presented, Very Patient speaker, Very excited to get certified. There are so many I can help!” Norita S., Snohomish, WA “A great deal of wonderful knowledge presented entertainingly. It really had my attention which allowed me to learn! and want to help people!” Shannon A., Taylorsville, UT “entertaining, informational, refreshing. I thrilled to have this information I want to go out and ‘fix’ everybody now!” Diane V., Arlington, WA “I loved learning this seminar. I will apply this to myself and a lot of other people. I’m jazzed.” Pamala K., Spring Valley, CA “Great! 3rd time – I’ve learned and retain more each time. I’m excited about helping more people – as well as myself.” Susan D., Mukilteo, WA ” No superlatives are adequate! I’ve needed this info for so long.  I’m already a new person and can’t wait to help family, friends, and others. I can’t thank you enough for my new physical well-being and for giving me the knowledge to help other people.” Mary M., Maple Valley, WA “‘Exciting’ possibilities This reinforces and fits much of my acupressure and healing touch training I have been getting towards my holistic health practitioner certification.” Kevin C., Hemet, CA “Quantum leap into the ‘medicine’ of the future. I’m privileged to be part of healing the planet. Truly remarkable information that is ahead of all I have studied so far. This is the next step I’ve been looking for. Keep your wonderful sense of humor for laughter is healing in itself.” B.F., San Bernardino, CA “Very informative and practical Would like to take this same class again. I believe it is the beginning of getting to the root of my health challenges. Yvonne H., Colfax, WA “Great seminar! Spreading knowledge to help others. Information delivered in a easy to understand format. Can’t think of any way to improve the delivery or the sequence of information.” Marvin C., San Diego, CA “I have been disappointed in many of the systems that I had previously explored because either they seemed to be more complicated than necessary or they were fear-based and limited by their restrictions. Your approach (TNT) has an eloquence based on simplicity and trust in the perfection of our design. I can’t imagine anything better to base healing on. Thank you for the experience. Your seminar is tremendous!” – Pam K., P.T. , Valley Center, CA “No fear. Camaraderie. Making the complex understandable.  Learning that I do not have to abdicate my health care. Great, loving teacher.” – Laura G., Arlington, WA “I have done many trainings, I have spent a lot of money in getting to total wellness. This seminar that Dr. Nelson has put on is unbelievable. It is unbelievable how easy we discovered things, and how easily we removed things that were stopping us. I would recommend this seminar to everyone, absolutely everyone. It’s a gift, it really is!” Luradine R. , Pasadena, CA “This was a fantastic seminar. I learned so much that will be useful to help other people. I would recommend this seminar to anyone who wants to improve their own balance and well-being, and to anyone who wants to help others. Great course!” – John B., Arcadia, CA Very informative. Lots of hands-on exp. & feedback, personal results confirmed by recent phys. exams. – Dr. Yiota G., Reno, NV Thank you! I’ve read and practiced so many alternatives that so naturally led to understanding your excellent, factual, hands-on and entertaining presentation. Awesome. Congratulations! – Katharine W., Wickford, RI “I really got a lot out of this seminar. It moved quickly. The small group was wonderful.” Sue H., Monarch Beach, CA “Amazing amount of information to be used in conjunction with Nikken Magcreator to assist in improving ones wellness. Every Nikken Distributor should attend!” – Wallace D., Reno, NV “Fits in with the love of Nikken. Nikken has life changing products and you have life changing techniques for health.” Marvin C., San Diego, CA “Enjoyed it immensely – exciting! Can’t wait to use this on friends and in Nikken bus-” Lee L. “First of all Brad was very pure hearted and caring. He was very approachable and helpful. He had a great sense of humor. He truly gives a wonderful seminar. He really put himself out to help others with their health.” Kim C., Arlington, WA “What a wonderful experience to continue learning – thru Gods help, to help others”. – Wanda T., Dayton, NV “The seminar was very informative. Dr. Brad Nelson is a fantastic teacher and speaker.” Karen O., San Diego, CA “Far beyond what I expected (that happened the first seminar also!!) The extensive practice time was great!” Jason H., Eatonville, WA “Most informative health training that I have attended. Great communicator.” Tom K., Gardena, CA “Group size ideal. Interaction opportunities phenomenal. Brad’s heartfelt style draws people in and relaxes them for greater benefit to all – allows you to participate in a truly personal experience without fear or hesitancy. Also great to have folks who had previously been to the course (like Sharon) to assist and expand the course experience and materials.” Linda W., Temecula, CA “Info, Deliver, hands on , humor invironmental spirit, everything was just great! The ‘caring’ was obvious! Personalness was the cream on the cake. Awesome! Joyce J., Hemet, CA “Dr. Nelson has such a positive ‘attitude’ as a presenter and teacher that it would be impossible for anyone not to be amazed and inspired to do this work for themselves and others.” Dean W., Seal Beach, CA “Fascinating subject matter and excellent presentation. This could be a life-changing experience. I look forward to practicing.” Linda W., Escondido, CA “My heart is overflowing! Dr. Brad and his information really touched me. That God for this seminar.” Valerie D., Poway, CA “At this moment, I am once again overwhelmed an blessed that the Lord has guided me here. Thank you for sharing your calling I’m looking forward to being able to help and contribute to future seminars.” Rosemary G., Redmond, WA “I feel so uplifted and filled with wonderful emotions I feel this is wonderful and Greatful God allowed me to find you Brad to share this information Thank you keep up the good work.” Sharon P., Seattle, WA “Wonderful, and Bred your great and very exciting knowing your stuff.” Delores M., Seattle, WA “Unbelievable work I’m so blessed to be introduced to you and your work – thank you God Bless.” Suzanne A., Wilkeson, WA

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Our 4-year old came home from Awana a couple of weeks ago with a cup full of dirt.  It seems they were learning about God’s creations so they all planted seeds.  Great, I thought to myself.  It’s the middle of autumn, and plants everywhere are starting to die off for the winter.  How am I supposed to keep bean plants alive at this time of the year?  Sure enough.  He had about five bean seeds and a couple of radish seeds, all in a small plastic cup.  They sprouted, like good little seeds.  But I didn’t have any potting soil or spare pots large enough for a handful of been plants or deep enough for radish plants.  And it was starting to get cold outside so planting them in the garden was out.  What to do?

Yep, you guess it.  They died.  All of them.  Withered, molded.  Yuck.  And they started out with so much hope and potential.  It got me thinking though, and I jokingly told my husband that the lesson really should have been about how pain, death, and destruction are the result when you try to go against God’s plan.

I mean, think about it.  We’ve got growing seasons for a reason.  That’s how God works it.  You can’t plant a bean plant in the winter and expect wonderful results.  So, let’s send a bunch of preschoolers home with delicate and fragile seedlings at the end of the growing season and leave their parents to explain why the plants all died.  Sure, their intentions were good.  They had a wonderful lesson plan all mapped out.  And I’m sure the kids all had a great time planting seeds and everybody felt good.  Until a week later when death and destruction happened and the kids are wondering what happened.

A group of women dedicated to achieving their fitness and fat loss goals this fall just crossed the finish line completing the 12 Week “Get Back To Fit” Fall Transformation Challenge.

To help celebrate as well as motivate others to take action on their goals, these women made a list of their most helpful fat loss tips and strategies….

…actions taken to help lose 10-15 pounds, 3-5 inches off their mommy belly, skyrocket their energy levels and even wear a bikini for the first time with confidence.

These ladies have shared their Must Have Tips creating a “Top 10″ list so you can give your fat loss plan a jump start and look your very best this holiday season!

Top 10 Transformation Fat Loss Tips

1. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN.
Don’t wing it.

2. GET RID OF THE SCALE
I would have given up if I was weighing myself every day!  That is what sabotaged me in the past.

3. Social support is crucial.
If you don’t have someone to cheer you on, it’s going to be one hundred times harder than it needs to be.  If I didn’t have this support there is no way I would have finished.

4. Keep a DETAILED journal
And Be Honest – no sense fooling yourself.

5. Think positive.
Some days are harder than others; when you have a bad day, forgive yourself for the mistakes you made and move on.

6. Consistency.
In workouts, in eating, in all of it.  Get back on the nutrition/workout wagon, even if you fell off one day.

7. Eat right.

Keep only supportive food in the house all the time, and make sure you eat enough of it.

8. Be teachable.
Don’t ever think you know it all or know better.

9. Look for inspiration wherever possible.
Be an inspiration magnet!  Reach out to your support system, get encouragement when needed, give it every chance you get, look for quotes,
create vision boards, make a goals list of things that really get you excited and read it often.

10. Take it day by day.
12 weeks seems like a long time but in the end it  flies!  Take it one day at a time and you will be victorious in making it to the end!

We are after all in a fun journey.  If there is ever a slip up, calm down , own up and get back up!

Congratulations to ALL the women who completed the 12 Week “Get Back To Fit” Fall Transformation Challenge!

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