Saturday’s Question – Who or what was your life-changer this week?
Good Morning Lipstick Chatters! Today Becky and I thought we would try something new for Saturday’s. We thought that not only would be we ask a question of you, but we would each answer the question as well. As always, your feedback is more than appreciated! So, first what we mean by life-changers – those people or experiences that have the ability to change your life and how you view the world. While almost all of your reading this have changed our lives, we are narrowing it down to this week.
Fee: If you follow me on Facebook you know that this week I met the Hungry Girl a/k/a Lisa Lillian and her book tour director, Lisa Friedman. The women at Hungry Girl changed my life. At the 70 pound mark of my weight loss, I was bored, frustrated and thinking about quitting. Right at the “almost” giving up point, someone told me about a free daily email written by the Hungry Girl (HG). What could I lose? She was hungry, I am always hungry, so I subscribed. Each day delivered to my email were tasty new products, mouth-watering easy recipes and simple desserts that satisfied my huge sweet tooth. By using the valuable recipes and information, I was able to lose the remaining 70 pounds and keep it off for over a year Thank you Hungry Girl for helping me and over 1,000,0000 subscribers eat fun but healthy! You guys rock! If you are at that “almost” giving up point, please don’t do it until you check out the HG and let them be your life-changer!
Becky: My life changer this week was publishing my post about my son. To date, it is the most private thing that I’ve shared. I had Kathleen look it over and was hoping that she would say that it was terrible and that I should post something about faux paint techniques instead, but she didn’t let me off the hook. Instead, she walked me through my moment of stage fright. And I’m so grateful she did.
If you follow the blog you know that I adopted “I am courageous” as my “I AM” statement. Thursday I had to work really hard to find my courage and fight through the fear that comes with putting yourself out there.
This week I realized, I’m a little more courageous than I was the week before. Thank you all for being here with encouraging words- I am absolutely blown away by your kindness!
Posted on November 3, 2012, in General Information and tagged Facebook, health, Hungry Girl, weight loss. Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.
Thanks ladies and congrats on your milestones this week.
Thanks Katie! And I bet you achieved one too
I suppose this week had to be Sandy in the northeast…..how it changed me was realizing what I have, and take advantage of, is what thousands were seeking this last week; warmth, shelter, food, water, loved ones and safety. Wow…..how I should be grateful for all that I have and how I let life get ahead of me sometimes and think of all that I want…..
@Dianne,
So true! Loved your response! Sometimes what we take for granted is the blessing others seek.
Me too, Dianne. Thanks for the reminder! And thanks for your support!
A life changer for me “this week” would have to be the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Although I believe the world could use more people that genuinely care, I could see the efforts from many organizations and people pitching in. I’ve made a contribution, but wish I could do much more. This is why I’ve switched gears to develop my career so that I can do more; not just from a financial standpoint. But to become more involved. Hurricane Sandy was a disaster, but the storm reinforced what I want to do with my life.
I love that you were able to use the experience to really focus on what’s important to you! Thanks for your comment!
You’re welcome!
I got some encouraging words this week, from a high school friend, on how to get myself motivated to lose the weight I desperately need to lose. Thank you Kathy Fee…
My life-changer this week is currently in progress…As I sit in the ER of Central DuPage Hospital I reflect. How many times have I secretly cursed my husband under my breath because I didn’t like his opinion? How many times did I complain to my friends about something he said or did instead of broaching the subject with him directly and telling HIM how I feel? How many inequities did I construct in my head…how many times have I judged him or devalued his opinion? See, I was forgetting that I can change nothing but myself! Though I have been a student of faith and meditation for quite some time I forget that fact. I can choose peace in my relationships, which will transform OUR marriage and our family. So, I want to tell you Jim, how much I love you and treasure you. How grateful I am for you AND all of your imperfections. I vow today once again to honor, love and cherish you as I did 17 years ago but only better. I pray you will be fine. A heartrate of 175 bpm is frightening. Yes, they say you are not having a heart-attack but what if you were? As I sit helpless in this chair praying that the Doctors are right, I promise to be a better wife, a better friend, a better lover. And I thank the good Lord for this opportunity to change before it’s too late. You truly ARE my life and my partner. Forever Yours- Your Loving and Lucky wife xo
We send prayers to you and your family Nessa.