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    <title>Graduate!</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Wow! I did it. It sure took me a lot longer than 90 days, but I followed through until I reached &quot;the end&quot; and, better yet, I commit to always &quot;doing&quot; Tools.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This has been such an inspirational journey.&nbsp; Amazing things to learn and see along the way. There have been lots of smiles and nods and more than a few tears and sighs along the route. But the journey is more than worth it and I highly recommend it!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Who knew such little things could make such a huge difference? Starting the day with a smile, making lists (and completing them!) eating breakfast, stretching, brushing my teeth more often. I still need to remind myself to do my 10 minutes of organizing and to get to bed on time but Coach&#39;s voice seems firmly entrenched in my head!.Little things really do make a difference and there are no quick fixes</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I am constantly checking my tires, occasionally having to rotate them. My heath and fitness tire needs constant pumping up, my finance tire loves to hit the bumps, I get the most return when I kick my relationship tire&nbsp; and my career tire wobbles a bit but is getting better at staying on track. That relationship tire keeps things running smoothly and I never worry now about relying on it. One of the best things about Tools is that you are never alone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Right now I am so proud to be Canadian. The winter Olympics are on and we are putting on a great show! I work out every day watching those amazing athletes perform and I can&#39;t help but be inspired. The theme song for the Games is called &quot;I Believe&quot;&nbsp; I hum it a lot, and sing it out loud in the shower. It has become my theme song too because I do believe I can accomplish the things I set my mind on doing.My life is my decision. It might not be an Olympic gold medal but each goal is definitely attainable, challenging too, but attainable and I am proud of myself now for tackling them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you Coach and Tools team from the bottom of my heart. You ROCK! <br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23436/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-21 07:55:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>New Beginnings Day 89</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Wow, I feel like I should be writing something profound here but words escape me. Tomorrow is my last day in Tools and frankly, I feel scared and sad at the same time. But those are only feelings and they don&#39;t control me anymore. I am so much more than my feelings now. I have come such a long way in this journey.I have the TOOLS team and especially Coach to thank for that. :-)<br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I also have the feeling that Coach is not going to boot me out the door either..:-)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Its time to &quot;Pay it forward&quot; and I am going to think and do as many ways as I can think of to do just that.&nbsp; :-)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For those of you who are just beginning this journey stick with it, your efforts will be more than just rewarded. For those of you who have supported me along the way I give you my most humble thanks, you never let me down.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The journey continues, here&#39;s to the journey! You are all FANTASTIC!! <br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23253/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-09 13:54:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>New Beginnings Day 88</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>This was a timely day to read about in Tools. I was feeling very discouraged, my classes did not go as well as I had hoped. I feel tired. I feel lonely. I realize now how I let those &quot;feelings&quot; control me today, I let down my positive guard and let all those negative thoughts creep right back in and take over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are always going to be &quot;those kind of days&quot; from time to time but how I handle them will always be my decision. Tomorrow is another day and I resolve to be my personal best, once again. :-) <br /></p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23240/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-08 19:27:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>New Beginnings</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>I am off to school to start a brand new semester. This time around I am teaching Grade 11 Comprehensive English, a new course for me. I am prepared and am thinking positively. The camera is on and I am ready for Action! :-) </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I am enjoying my weight loss journey. I never, ever, thought I would say that! I am feeling better, clothes are fitting better and like in Today&#39;s Inspiration, I feel more attractive, both inside and out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I hope everyone has a great day! You are AWESOME! <br /></p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23224/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-08 06:08:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Finished!</title>
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      <![CDATA[I have completed the Body Makeover Jumpstart Program for the first time around at least :-) I still have a long way to go but I did learn a lot, especially where those hidden sugars are hiding. I do feel better, even though the scale is not showing much success. I can do this! it took me decades to put the weight on, I have to be satisfied with slow and steady. <br /><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23215/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-07 11:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>New Beginnings</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>I&#39;m back! I had to drive into Winnipeg (3.5hrs away) to pick up my car that was being fixed after a deer smacked into it (Not good for the deer or the car) I am a day behind but right back on track!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I love a quote from Howard Thurman that I read in Body Makeover today: <font color="#3300ff">There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls </font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That&#39;s me! I have been spending all of my time letting someone else&nbsp; pull the strings, right up to the last guy I dated. I am the one that controls how I feel, aka &quot;My attitude is my decision&quot; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Go Saints! :-) <br /></p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23203/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-06 18:51:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>New Beginnings</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>I had been feeling frustrated with myself without even realizing it...that nagging other voice is still there, just sneakier and quieter! I have been following the Body makeover program and working really hard at it but have been frustrated by what I viewed as lack of results. Today&#39;s lesson was all about forgiveness and not being angry with myself. How cool is that? Its like she read my mind. I am building a strong foundation, the weight will come off.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I had another relationship end badly this week, he just quit talking to me or wanting to see me. This time, however, I am not beating myself up. It was just not meant to be and I am ok!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It&#39;s time to concentrate on me and the commitments I am making. Relationship building for now will be just friends and family.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Have a great day! You are all awesome!&nbsp; </p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23143/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-04 05:43:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>New Beginnings</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>I had to give myself a stern talking to yesterday! I weighed in for The Biggest Loser contest at school and according to THAT scale I was only down 1.9 pounds. I was disappointed, for about a nanosecond, until my inner voice kicked in. Its just a scale, it doesn&#39;t own me. I know the changes I have made and are making are going to pay off and I feel GREAT! </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Phew! Thank goodness for inner voices! :-)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yesterday was Shopping Day for me on Tools so I went to a store here called Ten Thousand Villages that supports third world trade and bought an elephant! (Ok, a tray with elephants on it ) I smile every time I look at it, its a great reminder of the PFR. Thanks Coach! <br /></p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23121/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-03 05:11:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>New beginnings!</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>I had a great day yesterday but went to bed early because I felt so tired. I think it might be the combination of less medication (yay!) and the switch to decaffeinated coffee (yay!) I&#39;ll just hang in there for a few days and see if things settle out</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Have a great day everyone! <br /></p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23096/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-02-02 05:36:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>New Beginnings Day 83</title>
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      <![CDATA[<p>After finishing PFR I returned to where I had left off with Tools and found I had to go back over my notes and rethink some things. The PFR will definitely help me with these last few days in Tools.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But then, its never really over and I was always be getting better and better! Its great to finally have something to rely on, and the thing I am starting to rely more and more on is myself! I am so grateful for TOOLS!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Have a great week! <br /></p><br /><a href="http://toolstolife.com/users/mbteach57/blog/viewpost/23067/">read more...</a>]]>
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    <pubDate>2010-01-31 17:35:32 GMT</pubDate>
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