I am married to my husband, Tommy. I have two grown children, Troy & Nathen who are both married to Trisha and Emily. I have two grandchildren Carson who is 2½ years old and Rylan who is 8 weeks old. I also have 3 grand doggies named Carl, Agatha, and Lilie.
Rhonda-
You are doing so well, and it is obvious when I look at you. You are looking so trim. Way to keep dropping those pounds and getting so fit. You are such an inspiration.
Diana
I am so proud of you. You are doing so great! Keep up the good work.
Rhonda,
Oh my goodness another fabulous weigh in!! You are amazing!! You keep on showing how even if you are injured you can do this program!! You are training so hard and doing your diet perfect!!
You makes us so proud! You never complain, you just come in and do what your can with your injury and push and look your are in 1st place!! Have you checked the results lately?? This comes for commitment and hard work.
Thank you for never giving up and showing you can do this!!
Rick and Tina
Leaders can’t follow. How about we just go side by side.
Way to push it in class today. I knew you could do it.
I’m so glad to have you back on the courts.
Welcome Back u Rocked this morning.
Steph
Hey chickie. Thanks for coming out to the relay on saturday. It was great to see you out there walking with Melody. Missed you at the midnight relay. I know we could have smoked those little teeny boppers that won.
See you tonight
Thanks for all your encouragement!
DanE
Thanks for the boxing you are an inspiration to me. I couldn’t have done that last 20 without you there.
Rhonda-
So glad that you are off the bike and moving around with us. It must feel so good. Your success is encouraging us all to watch the calories and keep pushing forward. Way to go, Rhonda!
Diana
rockin’ rhonda…
great job this morning…its good to have you back with the pack…you look amazing and i am so proud of you….way to go!
mello d
Hello Everyone!
Just checking in to say I miss u guys. I’m in Baltimore for a conference, and I’ll be back in the gym Friday am. Have a good class with Amber on Thursday.
Leslie
Plankton!
It was good to see you at the gym today! Keep up the good work!
Buck
Rhonda,
Way to stay positive all these weeks you were limited. You are released and watch out!! Listen to your body! We want you to finish strong and know you can always get a great workout!
We are so proud of all you have accomplished! You have done so much in 9 weeks!!! You are such a great motivator to the entire group!!
Way to go!! Please know we are here in anyway you need us!
Thank you for the wonderful comments on our blog, we really appreciate!
Rick and Tina
Rhonda,
Keep up the great work! Go YELLOW!!
Nicole
Rhonda,
You are doing well! Don’t get discouraged when your body…knee…is rebelling! It can be frustrating. Know what you can do when you are “limited.” You can’t be stopped! You are the YELLOW STREAK!
Kristi
Did I tell you how good you looked in those jeans?? Ha! Ha! I think you are doing AWESOME! I know you are feeling the pressure, but just keep your eye on the prize and keep working hard! I promise to get my butt there one of these Thursday mornings…….
love ya!
Trisha Sue
Even with your injury you are doing super way to go
Your the reason I’m here. Thanks
Rhonda-
What can I say – WOW! I love how you have come through your injury and then are pushing it on the track. You have come a long way, baby!
Diana
Rhonda,
Great job on the weight loss! You did 2.4 lbs for the week and you are 1.4 lbs from losing 30 lbs in 10 weeks!! WAY TO GO!! Not to mention you were injured over 5 of those weeks! This comes with hard work and dedication to this program. We are proud of you and know you are VERY serious about this!
You have such determination and you are always pushing yourself to the next level! You are not one to keep yourself down. Just like running BEFORE training started today! We are glad you listen to your body and continue to push forward.
Way to go on your team presentation last night. We appreciate you taking the assignment serious.
Keep up the great work and remember we still have 5 weeks and any goal is possible!!
Rick and Tina
Rhonda my walking buddy, boxing buddy, and friend. U r doing awesome. Keep up the good work. I will c u in the morning. Lets kick but in Amber’s class.
Sassy Steph
Ms. Rhonda,
I enjoy our little chit chats. A few moments to vent and then many more that you are encouraging-thank you.
You are looking mighty good by the way-excellent job!
Naomi
Rhonda – Great job today and thanks for sprinting with me; I needed the extra push!! You are doing awesome and really are an inspiration. You’re looking good lady
Jill
Rhonda,
You are doing great! After all that time on the bike, you are moving around the track with ease! Your story of running with your grandson in the yard was very touching last night! Thanks for sharing!
Kristi
Thanks for this morning I couldn’t have done it without you.
I wouldn’t have even tried by myself. Thanks!
Thanks for reminding me what really makes this all worthwhile!
DanE
You kept me going when I didn’t think I had anymore.
Thanks.
Rhonda,
Way to attack the track! I am so proud of your progress!
Buck
Rhonda,
My little YELLOW friend, I love how you give support and encouragement to EVERYONE! Thanks for pushing me and being there for me. You are a doll (and I mean that).
Leslie
rhonda rae-
what can i say? i’ve really enjoyed this adventure with you…i know we talked smack about physically being able to do it…and look at us? we’re freakin’ WARRIORS! ARGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
its been great having your support along the way with this and with my life in general….you are a great friend….i love ya so much
peace,
mello d
Seriously I’m there wed at 5:30. Well could you come over and get me? I’m not that far out of your way. At least give me a wake up call.
Me and my core need you!
Rhonda – thanks for giving me the encouragement to run when I feel like I just can’t go on. You are doing great and are looking fantastic
Thanks for walking with us today. You motivate me to do better.
Thanks,
you seriously look completely different from your picture! oh my gosh…rhonda…its wow…you look so fresh now…you’re doing amazing things…i still cant believe this is about over…im so proud of us!
Rhonda,
I just wanted to say Thanks for today! It felt great to accomplish another goal! You have been an amazing friend through this whole entire process. Keep up the great work!
Dang girl lookin good!
Rhonda you have no idea how much I count on you on the track to help me get through it. Thanks again for pushing me to do my best.
You were looking so good this morning! Thanks for pushing me during our run – I’m counting on that for Saturday too
Those grandchildren won’t have a chance! Great workout!
DanE
alrighty dighty its on and poppin’! just checking in to remind you to eat something substantial tonight, eat tomorrow around 4 am, drink plenty of water, goto bed early tonight and remember that we are the healthiest we’ve ever been…we can do this…
also wanted to mention that it’s not only going to be a challenge physically tomorrow…it’s also going to be a big mental challenge as well. dont let your mind hold you back…its going to try to trick you…its going to tell you that you can’t go on…take yourself somewhere else…push yourself…push through the physical pain…think about how far you’ve come…not how far you have to go…
good luck to you tomorrow friend…
mello d
WE DID IT! Congratulations on your strong finish today! 13.1 miles? been there done that! holla! way to go!
have a great 4th!
mello d
Rhonda: My runner on the ends! Thank you for being there today, you are a great support to all of us. Proud of what you have done in the last 14 weeks. Stay strong this next week
Steve
Rhonda – Great job yesterday! You looked fantastic and strong all morning. I am so proud of you and I know your family is too! Thank you for all of encouragement throughout the morning – you really helped me a lot! This is beginning for us – think of what we can accomplish now?!
Rhonda-
You sure have come a long ways from the crutches! Way to go yesterday!!! A strong finish for a strong woman! Congratulations!
Diana
What an amazing job you did on 13.1 miles! What an accomplishment, another one to add to the books. You are such a wonderful person, you deserve many more. Thank you for all your support throughout this process.
Naomi
Rhonda,
Were you on crutches a few weeks ago????Was that you???? You would NEVER know that. You did an amazing job!! Did you ever think you would do 13.1 miles?? Think no longer, YOU DID IT!! We are so proud of you!
I think it was great to see all your family and those beautiful grandchildren cheering you on! What a great support team. I know they were so proud of you!
YOU DID IT, now you know anything is possible!
Tina and Rick
hello everyone,
i know that i havent blogged very much throughout these 14 weeks, but i wanted to take the time and tell you all how important you are to me. all of you have inspired me in some way. being the youngest, i look up to all of you. i know that if you can do it, so can i! i have had some tough times throughout this competition, times where i didnt feel like getting up and coming to workout, but after thinking about it long and hard, i knew that i needed you all and i didnt want to let you down. i would have a bad day, but just thinking of all your smiling faces pushed me through. i want to thank you for all of your encouraging words and thoughtful prayers. i couldnt have done this without all of you. if any of you ever need anything, all you have to do is call. call me to workout with you or just to talk. im here for all of you like you were for me. you are like my second family!!!! so thanks again for everything. good luck to all of you in the future. remember, we can do anything! we have proved that by what we all have accomplished in these last 14 weeks!!! my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
love you all,
Whitney
(414-3335)
p.s.- PAIN IS JUST WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY!!!!
Rhonda,
It has been a pleasure and an honor to be on the same team with you. You are an inspiration to me, and I couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks for the gift – I will treasure it (and our team) always.
Love ya!
Leslie
Rhonda-hey girl still waiting on the whole beat-up thing because of my mc-donalds lovin fiance. Anyways I want to let you know how proud I was of you when you crossed that finish line. I was crying right along with you. You have blessed me in so many ways. Please keep in touch with me.
710-4427
Rhonda,
You are a great team mate. A great sport and a very positive personality; thank you for everything. Did I say that you rock…
Lao Tzu said about 2600 years ago that:
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
And another thing that he said was:
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
So we have done them both took a first few steps and changed directions to avoid ending up in a not so good place for our health, let’s keep this up… and make it a life time change…
Remember..
Pain comes an goes, yet memories and friendships made in struggling times last for a life time.
First of al than you for all the encouragement and all the great support on my low days.
This has been a blast, almost as painful as boot camp, but only better; got to sleep in my own bed.
You girls and guys rock.
As an older song named: Down Deep Into The Pain says…
You gotta go down deep down into the pain
Let it purge your soul like flesh to a razor blade
Dig down deep into the pain
Surrender, surrender, dig in, dig in
Put yourself down deep into the pain
Embrace the bliss of pure sensation
You can’t escape from the ultimate pain
So let your senses drift into Euphoria
Thank you again to Rick, Tina, and all the trainers and other people who made this possible.
I hope to see you around, I feel like I live at Spiece anymore, but what a place to call a second home.
My very best regards,
Love, lots of it…
Dorin