So I guess you could tell from the title this is my first blog. I feel a bit at a loss for what to say, which some people may find ironic since I usually am NOT at a loss for words. I hope I can only live up to that of my "Evil Twin" and keep you entertained while reading my blog.
So maybe you are wondering why I finally gave in and decided to blog. Last week I was at NPMAs Academy in Scottsdale, AZ. The theme of the conference was the Customer of the Future. Needless to say there were a lot of sessions on technology. Despite the fact that I have an iPhone my husband bought me--which I found out will do gazillions of things I had no idea about--I am certainly not a tech person. So all this tech stuff was well over my head. But they kept telling us to take home at least one thing and put it into practice. How Do You Pick Just One??? Okay, so blogging is the technology mission I choose to accept. But I can not choose just one thing to bring back from Academy. I must choose 2.
On the first day of Academy we were challenged in another way by Andy. Andy is a personal trainer who has been at Academy for 8 years. This year was my 3rd. My daughter and I lovingly refer to Andy as "Satan Andy". He makes us exercise at 6:00 a.m. I am not a morning person--enough said. So Andy issues a challenge. NPMA is sponsoring their version of "America's Biggest Loser". They accepted 24 persons to participate for the inagural year. The criteria for partcipation--(1) you must need to lose at least 10% of your body weight and (2) you must be at PestWorld in October. Now, I have never seen the television program but I understand the basic concept. I believe my participation in this program is mandatory, not optional. The day before leaving for Academy my doc (and friend) gave me a wake-up call. Then I hear the challenge. God is definitely sending me a message and I don't intend to ignore it. I was the second person to sign up.
So, I have roughly 13 weeks to lose 10% (or more) of my bodyweight. I am well on my "weigh". I began my challenge Monday, July 21st and I have already lost about 3 pounds. I have recruited 4 coaches--Pam, Kouba, LeAnne, and Daesha--and the support of many friends and my family. I have also encouraged my office staff to participate and given them incentives--they also accepted the mission. I am blessed! Thanks guys. Understand though...this is not a DIET (that is a 4-letter word). This is taking bad habits and turning them into good ones. I haven't had a Dr. Pepper in 9 days. Those who know me know that is a big deal.
Okay, I told you I'm not usally at a loss for words. I guess I've said almost enough. I have to close with my last words to Andy in Scottsdale--"I look forward to you seeing LESS of ME in DC". Here's to less of me!
Betty
Inspirational Quotes
"Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us."-- Voltaire
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young."-- Henry Ford
"Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful."-- Mark Victor Hansen
"There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there."-- Col. Harland Sanders
"Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open."-- Thomas Dewar
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young."-- Henry Ford
"Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful."-- Mark Victor Hansen
"There's no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can't do any business from there."-- Col. Harland Sanders
"Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open."-- Thomas Dewar
FUN FACTS
** The parachute was invented by Leonardo da Vinci in 1515 **
About Me
- Your Other Mom
- Me...that's a difficult subject for me to discuss. To most people I seem very outgoing but in reality I prefer to stay behind the scenes. I have a great husband and a wonderful teenage daughter. (Wonderful and Teenager in the same sentence--isn't that an oxymoron?) They listen to my rants and raves and sometimes even hear them. We own a pest control company where I am the "office manager" and we homeschool. It's definitely a juggling act. A wonderful friend recently moved away and it still hurts, but there are other fantastic friends and we are commiserating together over the loss. I love to travel and cook. Give me the chance and I am outta here. Some favorite destinations: Lake Tahoe, Walt Disney World, and College Station. (Gig 'Em Aggies!) Where would I like to go? Italy - there I can feed both my 2 hobbies. Read On and Enjoy! Please comment...I love comments!
Christmas 2007 @ Disney World
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3 comments:
Way to go Betty!!(or should I say "weigh" to go!) good for you for getting your new blog set up and for setting up your new goals. I know what a big deal it is to give up Dr. Peppers and all I can say is good for you! I hope all goes well for you in this new venture!! keep us all posted!
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I will be the last fat boy in the congregation!
Good for you. I will try to be a supportive friend while you lose the weight. And congrats on the DP. Even with all the Dublins sitting in your house. You're doing well!
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