Couch POTATO to "MARATHON" HONEY! :)

I'm 27 TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!! (21 if you chop the little stick off the top of that 7)!

Hey Guys---you guys are AMAZING & I LOVE YOUR COMMENTS and Compliments--thank you for stopping by!!---I did get my run in that day too 9 miles! :grouphug:!!!!! I'm so overwhelmed with EVERYTHING I have going on in Life...that I can't find the time to work out...or the energy to...and I'm eating whatever I want like as if I'll never gain a pound! :banghead: YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH RIGHT!!!!!!

....Life is Good though!!!....Today is our 5 year anniversary & tomorrow is my B-day!! :party:!!!

...I do feel less stress about eating and counting calories, but I need to get a handle on this SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't even want to know how much backtracking I've done to my weight reduction process here.


....I say "weight reduction" because when you say "weight loss" the subconscious mind responds to it in not the best form we really want. Example: What happens when you lose your keys?.....You want to find them right?!?!.....What happens when you lose $20 ? ....you want to find them right....?!?.....

...Well, the same thing happens with your subconscious mind....when you say "I want to lose weight or I lost weight".....your Subconscious mind....wants to find it because we are programmed to want to find the things we lose. .....So for me.....it's "WEIGHT REDUCTION!"....VERY Important!!! ;)



....I bought my boyfriend this really nice silver engraved box that has velvet inside that came with an engraved bracelet on the inside, black and silver. I engraved on the front of it..."True Gratitude 4 ever" R.S. ...which are his initials. ....and then after I bought it....I thought...."Is this GAY!?!?!" :smilielol5:....so to add to it...I bought 2 Lakers Tickets for tonight's game!...We've never been...so it's gonna be fun! I got great seats too! ....I told him that we are sitting so close that I already counted the hairs on Jack Nicholson's head...and he has 3 left!....One for me to pull, one for him to pull,...and one for Jack to have left on there! hahahahah


...He was shocked :eek: since we never celebrate anniversaries....and I wrote him a list of like 50 reasons why I love him too & read it to him and the minute he opened his eyes this morning I had presents for him!!! I could have kept going on & on!!! He is a sweet heart!!!...:beating:

...You know before, I used to get sad wondering if he was going to do anything for my birthday and or if he was going to buy me a present or something....but I learned a while back now....Having Expectations strips you of Happiness!....When you first meet someone,...you expect NoTHING of them, so when they do something really nice for you...you are shocked and moved by the kind gesture because you didn't expect anything from them. Throughout time getting to know someone, we develop expectations of them,...and now things don't seem as sweet when they come because we expected them or wanted them. I realize now, that I expect NOTHING of him...and I'm Happy and grateful to have his company in my life!!! That is special!!!....I expect not one present for my birthday, nor would it hurt if no one wished me a Happy Birthday...because I am FULL OF LIFE & Happiness!!!!...I LOVEEE giving!!! :beating:!!! ......After I gave him his presents he was so shocked ...probably wondering why I'm showering him with gifts when it's my Birthday tomorrow!...hahahaha.....:D! ....That in itself made "my" birthday!!!


I really like this:

"Love offered from a place of true compassion is not personal; it's transpersonal, non-dual quality that emanates from the depths of one's being. The spiritually awakened heart practices unconditional compassion which expresses exactly as it needs to - tough love at time, soothing, comforting love at others. But love is always the view, the motive, and the practice." Michael Bernard Beckwith (The Secret guy) :grouphug:!!!!


............P.S. Here are just a few shots of me! Cancun, My bf, and my little brother! I love theM!!!!
 
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What do you think about my Business Cards!? (this is the first batch..just starting)

Also, I went to my First Networking Mixer to last night--to promote my starting my practice and I gave everyone an envelope that was interested in Hypnotherapy...that said on the front "A gift for you" & in the inside was a a letter that said (on my letter head paper):

Dear Friend,

I am excited to announce the grand opening of my new hypnotherapy office at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. To celebrate this event, I have enclosed a gift certificate for a “free one-hour hypnotherapy session.”

You can use this certificate for yourself, or as a gift for your family, or your friends. This free one-hour appointment can be used to ask questions, experience hypnosis and generally discover the power of your subconscious mind for achieving self-improvement goals.

I welcome the opportunity to explain more about hypnotherapy and the wonderful benefits it can offer. Enclosed you will find a list of 146 ways Hypnotherapy may help you. Please feel free and call to discuss an appointment time that would be convenient for you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,


Alta Lainez
.........Everyone LOVED the thought of hypnotherapy, and I ran out of envelopes....it was a Great Success!!! & All of a sudden everyone started telling me all their issues in a blink of an eye! hahah...It was pretty funny since they brought a DJ and drinks and all....and they were SCEAMING above the music just to tell me all their baby issues!! hahaha!!....I have another one, on Tuesday with Lawyers...this one was for Insurance Brokers, and Lenders and Realtors. I'm excited...I feel blessed all around!...Whatcha guys think!? That's the front of my business card, and that is the back of the card, and the paper...and I have cool matching envelopes too! ;)!
 
Awesome!!!
Just plain awesome!!
You are very together!!
By the way the silver box is not a gay gift. A European shoulder bag...now that would be a gay gift.
 
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Awesome!!!
Just plain awesome!!
You are very together!!
By the way the silver box is not a gay gift. A European shoulder bag...now that would be a gay gift.
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Thanks Brawny!!! :grouphug:!!! ...Step by Step...;)!!!...and from what I figured...I think he did think it was gay! hahah...and I most likely will NEVER see him wear the bracelet. :(
 
My Birthday on Saturday was very very mellow. I was going to go snowboarding but the weather didn't allow for it. :( What a bummer...I was SUPER SUPER sad...it was snowing like crazy..and we had to turn back cause the night sessions got cancelled.

That's all I really wanted for my birthday..and I didn't get it. :( And I would have rode for free...but whatcha gonna do right?!?! So I stayed home in bed literally all weekend watching movies.! :lurk5:
 
Well,.....I have been eating less and less portions. It seems I am getting more and more used to listening to my stomach. I see that the stomach pudge has gone down some this morning....and I'm really happy about that. My schedule should be getting a little bit easier now for winter break...& I'm excited about it, cause now I can finally fit in WORKOUTS again!!!! YEA!!!!!! :party:!!!!!

It really does make all the difference & I want to have some success again, though I think keeping the portions down lower again, is helping. I'm finding that allowing myself to eat whatever I want, has made me realize that I don't REALLY want those things at all & I either take a bite, or leave it alone completely.

...I think I really needed this time to focus and Regroup and ground myself again! and Focus on what it is that I really want...and to find the time to incorporate it all to where I can manage it.

....I think that I'll start working out this week again, so that I can start before the new Year! 2010 I can't wait!! :party:!!! Hope everyone is good & I'm sorry i've been so strapped on time to come visit you all! :(....it makes me sad when I can't go stalk and cheer on all my friends around here. Don't forget me pweeeese. I don't forget you!...just busy that's all :( ...:grouphug:
 
I hope you had a terrific birthday other than not getting to snowboard! Glad to hear that your schedule is gonna lighten up a bit for ya so you can get some workouts in :) and for the record- I don't think anyone can forget about you. You're too much of a force of nature!
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAy ALTA!! Sorry I'm late - lack of computer doesn't help with getting on here!
Good work getting back into working out before 2010! We are going to rule 2010! I feel great things coming. I need to listen to my little workers a little more too - I have been working them overtime and seem to do that well on the weekends when they should be getting a break!
Oh and nice business cards - I think you'll do great.
Keep up the positive attitude and take care of yourself!
 
Hey Alta! Happy birthday!!! Sorry I didn't visit sooner to wish you a wonderful day. I hope you enjoyed your stay-in!! I bet you're rearing to go now after all that sitting watching movies, seeing other people in them getting out there... A positive effect of watching movies!

By the way, I love your hypnotherapy cards. I can't believe it, you are actually starting your own venture; I don't know anybody that's done that, you are amazing!!!

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Have a great week sweet girl :)
 
Alta, I am so sorry sweetheart that I missed your birthday. We had unexpected visitors & life was put on hold for a few days! I tried posting yesterday for about 30 mins & gave up in disgust. Your photos are just beautiful. You look stunning, as usual. Your cards are excellent. All the best with that venture. I can see great times ahead for you Alta! I'll be back to visit again very soon but once again I'm sorry that I missed your birthday. That is so slack! xoxoxo Mwah, Cate
 
I hope you have a Happy Christmas & an even happier New Year Alta. Sending you my love all the way from sunny Tasmania, xoxo Cate
PS Well it's very sunny atm.
 
Congrats on your anniversary and b-day. :cheers2: Sorry it has been a while since I have posted here. I nominate post #2890 for WLF post of the year! It really, um, moved me. :D
 
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Congrats on your anniversary and b-day. :cheers2: Sorry it has been a while since I have posted here. I nominate post #2890 for WLF post of the year! It really, um, moved me. :D
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---hahahaaa! It was a pretty great post....

ALTA! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
 
Thanks Guys on the B-day Wishes and all!!...I find that I'm really happy with myself all around! I have found the love within myself and I do not beat up my body emotionally any more. This in itself causes me to eat less, yet I still have not found the motivation required to get my ass back in the gym!!...I'm excited for 2010...because I am going to prepare for a TRIATHALON in June and a marathon in March.

I was supposed to do one in Feb. but that's almost not happening unless I were to train like a mofo..starting today and not stop,...then I might be able to...but I don't think so!...Either way...I'm excited about life, and I'm excited that I love myself a lot now...so much that I want to get back at "Training"! ...I loose motivation when I think about weight reduction only, and Life is deeper than that for me....and as long as I remember that, then I can and will get back to training!

...All in all...just enjoying life!! :D! ...I miss you guys...& I miss posting workouts..mainly...Doing them! 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers2:! Here I come!! ;)!
 
P.S. That is awesome that you are planning a triathlon for 2010! If you ever need some swimming advice, feel free to ask me. It's my biggest strength when it comes to athletics. I was an all-state swimmer in high school and three time record holder and conference champion in the 50 freestyle. I'd love to coach someday but right now I'm still too focused on getting in shape myself. I have a feeling you are going to kick ass in 2010 just like you did in 2009!
 
As always Alta, your motivation for marathons and triathalons are super inspiring! I miss READING about your killer workouts. Let 2010 be the restart of the gym! WOO!

PS- I'm glad you're loving life and yourself without having to think about the weight reduction part. You are one of the most fantastic people I've ever had the honor to meet, and I hope that one day I can look at life the same way you do.
 
Happy Holidays!! 2010 is just around the corner and that means time to kick butt! I love your goals and motivation for the new year - I think you are going to rock it! Cant wait to follow along for the ride! :waving:
 
:D!!!...Thanks guys!!! ....yeah...2010 will be AMAZING!!!!....I am already mentally preparing and TODAY should be my FIRST RUN!!!

...also, I am following the Dr. Ian Smith's Fat Smash from Celebrity Fit Club!..:D!....Today is Day one!!!...basically a baby detox from Meats, Chicken, Fish...for 10-12 days.

....Today is my First Run as well.....and I plan to do it with my Old Running Partner!!....Stella's GONNA GET HER GROOVE BACK!!! :drool5:

....I was thinking yesterday, just because I want to stay free of Injuries, doesn't mean that instead of running the FULL MARATHON in one month, I can't just run the 1/2 Marathon and still get a smaller form of the same metal that I REALLY WANTED!...In one month, for SURE, I can do a 13.5 mile Half Marathon run & get that metal and by March, I can do the FULL MARATHON #2,...and by June, I can do the Triathalon #1!!

...I actually realized that I love having a busy schedule, and now that it eased up, it gives me more chances to PARTY and that's not the best usage of my time, also, I need new RUNNING SHOES for motivation!!! :D!!!!...thinking of going to get some today, since GOOD KARMA came in the form of a Christmas Bonus $200 cash!!! ....didn't expect it! ;)!!! CHEeeeeeeeOooooooooW! :party:!

.....gotta melt these LBS!...Tonight, gonna go to the gym to weigh myself. If I weigh less than 165 I'll be shocked and HAPPY! :D!....& If I do weigh around there, I will be HAPPY that I finally took the plunge and the required step that is needed to get to my goals,...through Awareness of where I currently am...not where I am destined to be! :D!
 
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