Comments for Fort Wayne's Smallest Winner Blog http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog Train Like Your Life Depends On It Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:18:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Ashley Stemmler by Ashley http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=315&cpage=3#comment-5155 Ashley Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:18:46 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=315#comment-5155 This competition has come to an end! It has been an awesome journey and I have enjoyed every single part!! I wish it would all last forever but now I know that I need to step it up on my own and finish this journey! I want to be able to accomplish my goal by the end of October so that I look HOT on my birthday! :) I love everyone and wish you all the best of luck! We will defiantly keep in touch! This competition has come to an end! It has been an awesome journey and I have enjoyed every single part!! I wish it would all last forever but now I know that I need to step it up on my own and finish this journey! I want to be able to accomplish my goal by the end of October so that I look HOT on my birthday! :)

I love everyone and wish you all the best of luck! We will defiantly keep in touch!

]]> Comment on Ashley Stemmler by Elle http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=315&cpage=3#comment-5154 Elle Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:31:10 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=315#comment-5154 I am so very proud of you!!! I know you will keep me on track, cause we will not let each other get back into the old way of being. I cannot tell you what an awesome change I have seen in you, both inside and out! We will be better, healthier, high flying, hot women for the rest of our lives! I love you!!!! I am so very proud of you!!! I know you will keep me on track, cause we will not let each other get back into the old way of being. I cannot tell you what an awesome change I have seen in you, both inside and out! We will be better, healthier, high flying, hot women for the rest of our lives! I love you!!!!

]]> Comment on Jeremy Sessions by Elle http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=311&cpage=2#comment-5153 Elle Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:29:09 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=311#comment-5153 Awesome job!! So proud to have done this with you, you look fantastic! Hope we all stay in touch and continue this journey with each other and our families! Awesome job!! So proud to have done this with you, you look fantastic! Hope we all stay in touch and continue this journey with each other and our families!

]]> Comment on Michelle (“Elle”) Hinton by Elle http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=296&cpage=2#comment-5152 Elle Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:17:45 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=296#comment-5152 Okay, wow! The finale is over, but this is just the end of the beginning! I'm nervous, but excited about being able to change the direction of my family's legacy to a positive and healthy path. I think I'm finally breaking some ground with them and getting them to understand that I'm not punishing them by taking junk food out of the house. They know that I want the best for them, but just like we don't always understand why God takes things away from us at first, my children are learning that it's because I may know something they didn't see at first and that I will always do what's best for them. We are starting to work out together and do fun family activities and I'm going to have them sit down with me today and plan our menu, so they can pick the healthy options with me and we can talk about why we eat what we do. I'm so incredibly thankful for the support of my family and friends in this journey, especially for Rick and Tina and all those who have given of their time, energy and resources to make this possible. I will do everything in my ability to help grow the program, I believe in it's cause. I believe we truly are the temple of God and we need to treat that temple with the respect that it needs, to maintain it in fabulous condition for the Almighty who chose to make His home in me. I am also so very sad that the program is over for the year. I'm just thinking that I really want to go see everyone tonight. I want to weigh in together and congratulate and encourage one another to continue life in a healthy way. I know I have learned a lot, but I know there is so much more for me to learn. I want my FWSW family with me. Everyone is so special to me now, I don't want us to get busy with life and lose touch! I need this new family to stay with me forever! I am so attached to so many and I want to make the time to continue to get closer with everyone. Fifteen weeks goes by so fast and it's hard in the midst of training your butt off to get to know each person's story and personality intimately. My heart is just not ready for this to be over. And on top of the scheduled time together being over, I am moving over to the "Y" so that I can involve my children more in the fun of exercise, so I won't even get to go to Spiece anymore. I absolutely love Spiece for myself, but I started this journey for one main purpose; to change the legacy of my family. To do that, I must start with my children. I cannot watch them go through the pain of obesity and diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure that runs so rampant in my family's heritage. I must stop it. It ends with me, I will not allow the disease of fat to continue on! That's all for now...... I truly pray to see you all soon!! Love, Elle Okay, wow! The finale is over, but this is just the end of the beginning! I’m nervous, but excited about being able to change the direction of my family’s legacy to a positive and healthy path. I think I’m finally breaking some ground with them and getting them to understand that I’m not punishing them by taking junk food out of the house. They know that I want the best for them, but just like we don’t always understand why God takes things away from us at first, my children are learning that it’s because I may know something they didn’t see at first and that I will always do what’s best for them. We are starting to work out together and do fun family activities and I’m going to have them sit down with me today and plan our menu, so they can pick the healthy options with me and we can talk about why we eat what we do.

I’m so incredibly thankful for the support of my family and friends in this journey, especially for Rick and Tina and all those who have given of their time, energy and resources to make this possible. I will do everything in my ability to help grow the program, I believe in it’s cause. I believe we truly are the temple of God and we need to treat that temple with the respect that it needs, to maintain it in fabulous condition for the Almighty who chose to make His home in me.

I am also so very sad that the program is over for the year. I’m just thinking that I really want to go see everyone tonight. I want to weigh in together and congratulate and encourage one another to continue life in a healthy way. I know I have learned a lot, but I know there is so much more for me to learn. I want my FWSW family with me. Everyone is so special to me now, I don’t want us to get busy with life and lose touch! I need this new family to stay with me forever! I am so attached to so many and I want to make the time to continue to get closer with everyone. Fifteen weeks goes by so fast and it’s hard in the midst of training your butt off to get to know each person’s story and personality intimately. My heart is just not ready for this to be over.

And on top of the scheduled time together being over, I am moving over to the “Y” so that I can involve my children more in the fun of exercise, so I won’t even get to go to Spiece anymore. I absolutely love Spiece for myself, but I started this journey for one main purpose; to change the legacy of my family. To do that, I must start with my children. I cannot watch them go through the pain of obesity and diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure that runs so rampant in my family’s heritage. I must stop it. It ends with me, I will not allow the disease of fat to continue on!

That’s all for now…… I truly pray to see you all soon!!

Love,
Elle

]]> Comment on Meagan Butcher by kstarkey1959 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=278&cpage=2#comment-5151 kstarkey1959 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:31:02 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=278#comment-5151 Megan, You are doing such a great job. I am so proud of you for taking care of yourself in the midst of some pretty tough times for you. Please know you are worth it!!! You deserve the very best life has to offer and so does your son. You are setting an awesome example for him by chosing to be healthier. Keep up the great work....I love you strong will and determination. YOU GO GIRL!!!!! I am so glad we were on the Blue Team together. Take care and do stay in touch, Kathleen Megan, You are doing such a great job. I am so proud of you for taking care of yourself in the midst of some pretty tough times for you. Please know you are worth it!!! You deserve the very best life has to offer and so does your son. You are setting an awesome example for him by chosing to be healthier. Keep up the great work….I love you strong will and determination. YOU GO GIRL!!!!! I am so glad we were on the Blue Team together. Take care and do stay in touch,
Kathleen

]]> Comment on Danyeal Dunbar by kstarkey1959 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=292&cpage=2#comment-5150 kstarkey1959 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:23:47 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=292#comment-5150 Dani, I am so thankful that we met in this program. Thanks for being such a kind and gentle soul. I look forward to continuing on this fitness journey with you. How is your cousin doing, you haven't mentioned what the surgeon had to do to his foot. I trust that he is on the mend. Take care and do keep in touch Luv ya, Kathleen Dani,
I am so thankful that we met in this program. Thanks for being such a kind and gentle soul. I look forward to continuing on this fitness journey with you. How is your cousin doing, you haven’t mentioned what the surgeon had to do to his foot. I trust that he is on the mend. Take care and do keep in touch
Luv ya,
Kathleen

]]> Comment on Laura Schutte by kstarkey1959 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=307&cpage=3#comment-5149 kstarkey1959 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:18:42 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=307#comment-5149 Laura, You crack me up kiddo. I am so glad we have had this opportunity to meet....now don't forget about your ole mamma....I like to bike ride too so please call me sometime and well see if we can't give that husband of yours a run for his money : ) Luv ya, Momma Starkey Laura,
You crack me up kiddo. I am so glad we have had this opportunity to meet….now don’t forget about your ole mamma….I like to bike ride too so please call me sometime and well see if we can’t give that husband of yours a run for his money : )
Luv ya,
Momma Starkey

]]> Comment on Lisa Thompson by kstarkey1959 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=317&cpage=2#comment-5148 kstarkey1959 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:15:17 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=317#comment-5148 Lisa, Just wanted to tell you what a sweet and thoughtful person you are. I really apperciate the kindness you have shown my daughter-in-law Brandi. She is enjoying the clothes you gave her. It was very kind of you to think of her. I am so glad we will continue to see one another at church and I can be blessed by your beautiful singing and sunny smile. God Bless you and have a wonderful vacation with your family out East. luv ya, Kathleen Lisa,
Just wanted to tell you what a sweet and thoughtful person you are. I really apperciate the kindness you have shown my daughter-in-law Brandi. She is enjoying the clothes you gave her. It was very kind of you to think of her. I am so glad we will continue to see one another at church and I can be blessed by your beautiful singing and sunny smile. God Bless you and have a wonderful vacation with your family out East. luv ya,
Kathleen

]]> Comment on Cici Case by kstarkey1959 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=284&cpage=2#comment-5147 kstarkey1959 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:08:51 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=284#comment-5147 Well consider yourself hugged everyday cuz you are never far from my thoughts and prayers. I am so thankful for this program for so many reasons and one of them is you!!!!! It is so great having an older sister here in town that I can plan some fun activities with. You truely are an inspiration....you do not let anything hold you back....not too many people would have come back so strong and determined after such a major surgery and then breaking you foot twice!!!! You really are amazing lady. luv ya, Kathleen Well consider yourself hugged everyday cuz you are never far from my thoughts and prayers. I am so thankful for this program for so many reasons and one of them is you!!!!! It is so great having an older sister here in town that I can plan some fun activities with. You truely are an inspiration….you do not let anything hold you back….not too many people would have come back so strong and determined after such a major surgery and then breaking you foot twice!!!! You really are amazing lady.
luv ya,
Kathleen

]]> Comment on Karen Chaney by kstarkey1959 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=286&cpage=2#comment-5146 kstarkey1959 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:04:52 +0000 http://fortwaynessmallestwinner.com/blog/?p=286#comment-5146 Karen, I admire your determination!!!!! You did great finishing that 13.1 miles on Sat. I am so proud of you for not giving into the pain and for finishing strong. Take care of yourself and do stay in touch :) Kathleen Karen,
I admire your determination!!!!! You did great finishing that 13.1 miles on Sat. I am so proud of you for not giving into the pain and for finishing strong. Take care of yourself and do stay in touch :)
Kathleen

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