I DID IT!! ZERO TO ONE-HUNDRED!!

30 days straight
30 workouts
30 minutes each
No less than 3 miles and the maximum mileage was 6!

Why did I do this?

Because I needed the challenge. When I feel my life is stagnant, I need something POSITIVE to shake it up! All who know me, know I'm a natural motivator. Some people say I have an "all or nothing" mentality (zero to 100) - and you know what? I do. I go after what I want and I always will have the satisfaction of saying and knowing, I TRIED!!! My grandfather, who passed away at 96 told me - ALWAYS TRY because you don't want to get to my age and have regrets or the "shoulda, woulda, coulda's." Trying and succeeding is part of my DNA make up, along with great genes, a sharp tongue, a warm smile, a great heart, impatience, intellect, and a great spirit. For those who bother to get to know me will see that and more.

I look back on some of the things I've done and think "WOW Lisa, you're pretty damned awesome - even through the struggles, the rejections, and the pain - you are a child of God and that will never change!"

Happy Monday!!

Reasons NOT to Give Up!!

Before you take the title out of reference - not giving up on my dream turning into a reality of being a working television writer!

1. I'm healthy
Today is day 26 of my 30 day 30 minute a day challenge!

2. I have a place to live
By the grace of God, I have a roof over my head even with the various challenges that have crossed my path!

3. I have food and water
I manage to keep food on my table even when the money is not there.

4. I have 3 true friends
They love me no matter what is happening in their lives or mine. They call to check on me. They listen and encourage.

5. I'm working
It may be temp work but it keeps a roof over my head and my belly full (AB Challenge starts next week!).

I've come so close a few times now and each time motivates me to keep going. I know I'm in the right place and it's all about timing and relationships.

Stay in faith and not allow the bitterness to touch your soul. I've had so many people make so many promises - don't rely on the promise of others, rely on your own part in this play. Be the best person you can be and the right people will cross your path.

Never give up on yourself!

What I love About Me?

I was born with determination. I was a preemie, so from the first breath I had to fight to take another and another and, well you get the point. Having to work so hard to live from the beginning has instilled a great amount of strength, determination, and will. I've always gone after what I've wanted and for the most part I've gotten everything and more.

Recently, I challenged myself to workout for 30 minutes a day for 30 days...Today is day 24 and I went 4.8 miles on my elliptical. I used to run until my doctor took me off running and put me on the elliptical stating it will be better for my knees - and it has been. Without realizing it, food became my comfort for oh so many years ago. This once 3.5 pound preemie ballooned up to 300 pounds. And I never realized it until people started telling me I was FAT! And we all know FAT makes you UGLY...silly notion I see that now, but back then (13 years ago) I held onto that belief and working in the entertainment industry was not helping my self-esteem one bit. Mostly everyone around me was SKINNY. My determination and will to NOT become a type 2 diabetic kicked in and now 150 later (from size 28 to a 10 - shooting for an 8), healthy, happy, and yes BEAUTIFUL (that never changed)!

Last year I fell in love for the first time. Even though the relationship didn't last, I'm still happy that I was able to open my heart and trust someone completely. When you've studied criminal profiling for so long...wait for it....here it comes..."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche I wasn't becoming a monster but I did allow the many cases I've read and studied over the years about the cruelties people have done to each other that I completely shut my world off to anyone.

Now, my biggest goal to date...to become a television writer! After surviving preemieship, getting back on my feet after a long bout of unemployment, and throwing away 150 pounds, THIS has been a DOOZY of a challenge! In television, in the entertainment industry period, it is ALL in who you know. I know a lot of people but I also know that you MUST have something when you get there or you DISAPPOINT those people! With all of my rejections and misses, I continue to perfect my skills. I write in some form everyday. I also read a lot.

I'm a good person. I treat others with respect and compassion (depending on how they come at me). I manage to help others without letting them in my world completely. I am compassionate and caring but also very strong and determined. And that is what I love about me. :)

EIGHT MORE DAYS!!!

Twenty-two days ago I challenged myself to do 30 minutes of cardio a day! In eight days I will have accomplished my goal. The next goal is 30 days of ABS!

Thank you Shakeology for the nutrition!!





What are you challenging yourself to do?

There's a difference between...

Waiting for something to happen and making things happen. I choose to do both, sometimes making things happen pushes it too far and the results are not what you wanted. On the other hand, waiting for things to happen might make you too late. So put it out there and wait. We all get the messages on when to act, just make sure you act!!

I've been working on something for a while and thus far it has yielded no results other than frustration and dead ends. So okay, technically those are results, just not the results I want. Today, I shall do something different.

Challenges!

I've been on a challenge kick.

- Last week (after a weeks notice) I completed TWO drama scripts (that means they were at least 60 pages)to submit to various writing programs for next year. I enjoy writing dramas, to me they are much easier than writing comedy. I find myself funny but that doesn't mean others will.

I'm very excited about the two pilots I'm working on. Both are still in research mode with one actually on paper.

- After hearing about a friend's story about poor health and the doctor giving him a scare, I decided to challenge myself to do 30 minutes of cardio a day for 30 days! I'm proud to announce today is day 19 five miles on my elliptical!! The next challenge is the 30 day ABS!


- Join me! And as an extra added bonus - if you purchase SHAKEOLOGY through me for a six month home direct (cheaper) then I will give you a month free!! http://myshakeology.com/esuite/home/writerstewie Soooo many people ask me my secret to youthful looks, great attitude, and tons of energy. Of course genes, but SHAKEOLOGY,, water, movement, and healthy eating are key ingredients! Shakeology will help you turn your eating habits around and feel better.

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What are you challenging yourself to do? Have you started? What's holding you back? Feel free to post here or send me an email. I'm happy to help (even though I do hold a masters in the behavioral sciences, I am not a psychologist!).

Have an awesome day!!!

April 2013

It's been a very busy slow month! Slow work-wise yet busy writing, attending seminars, reading books, and the mandatory networking!

Life is so funny and interesting. Sometimes the lessons we think we need to learn are actually not the lessons we need to learn. They are the lessons we need to share in order to help someone else learn.