Sunday, March 20, 2011

NEVER. SAY. NEVER.

I have been a naughty girl.
For years I have trashed my body.
Junk food, little or no exercise, late nights and STRESS. I am the queen of it.
No more.
My body is speaking to me in no uncertain terms and I must get my act together.
God and I have been talking, too.
I am more than thankful He is in my life.

Now I eat homemade (quick cooking) oatmeal for breakfast.
It's good!
Add a bit of brown sugar and it's almost like a dessert.
Trust me!

I walked 3 miles with my partner tonight.
I even ran a bit!
What??!
It felt better than good.
Better than a brownie!
My New Balance shoes were worth the extra money.
You can get them at TJ Maxx.
Check it out!

Guess who I listened to on my Ipod?
Justin Bieber!
We saw his movie for the THIRD time today. (Jeff was such a sport. Yes, he liked it, too!)
It gets better each time. It pumps you up and the message is just what I needed.
NEVER. SAY. NEVER.
His story is amazing.
Anyone that hates him is jealous. period.



If you have been thinking or like me- dreaming- of getting healthy, just do it.
I will be cheering for you. Pray about it and God will give you strength.
NEVER SAY NEVER.:)

**And to celebrate your weight loss and new health, stop over at April's blog! She is having a Shabby Apple giveaway!!:)**

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11 comments:

  1. michelle edwards joyMarch 20, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Go Lori!!!!

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  2. TristanMarch 20, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    good for yoU!!!!!

    i think i may have to add that movie to my netflix!

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  3. Jen~ Lipstick and LaundryMarch 20, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Lori I joined the gym last month {ours is closed on Sunday} I was wishing I could work out today... and that is CRAZY because EXERCISE was like a FOUR LETTER WORD to me {EVIL} that was before now my body craves it... Good for you...

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  4. SheriMarch 21, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Good for you. I'm trying to do the same but I think you are way ahead of me. Your post gave me hope - I'm starting over today. Have a blessed day :)

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  5. AprilMarch 21, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    GO, LORI, GO! Keep it up, girl! Yes, eating healthy and exercising do make such a difference! Stop by today, if you can...I'm having a Shabby Apple Giveaway! :)

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  6. Robin BeckMarch 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    You are super cute! ;)

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  7. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsMarch 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Good for you Lori!! I have heard that the Justin Beiber movie was great! I really like his video for Pray on Youtube.

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  8. Fran.March 22, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hey Lori, you go girl!! Walking is the best exercise ever!! I love to do the one mile workout on our cable TV on demand. I can just click on it anytime and do it!! And it's the just do it thing!! So I have no excuses. The docter says it's the best exercise for me. And I love to ride my pink bike too! when the weather let's me!!! Keep up the good work and keep us motivated too!! XO Love ya, Fran.

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  9. SherriMarch 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Good for you Lori!! You go girl!!

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  10. EliseMarch 23, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Lori, have you tried Bob's steel cut oats?? They take about 20 minutes to cut, or Alton Brown has an overnight recipe. So good!!! I love the chew-factor and you probably eat less, cause you are chewing forever!! I put a little half-n-half, brown sugar, and a teeny swirl of REAL maple syrup and its so good!!
    Elise

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  11. WendyMarch 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Awesome. Inspiring. I'm SO on board!! In fact, my sister and I were just talking about this today~ ways to get in extra exercise ("extra" because c'mon I have four kids that I wrangle and that counts for something!), foods we love that can be substituted for healthier alternatives.
    Okay, it's ON.

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