Happy Valentine's Day from This Guy and His Pet Rooster!!

My co-worker comes back from her lunch and she tells me that she has a picture to show me. 

She shows me this picture of a homeless guy and his pet Rooster, she said that she could not believe her eyes. The rooster's name is Garfield, and he was walking up and down State Street in Chicago. How random is it to find a guy with a pet rooster out on the street?

His sign does say Happy Valentine's Day, I just thought I would share this picture.

Keepin’ It Real by PractiKAL - Seg.5

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How is it going?

There is a difference between eating GOOD and eating BAD.  You can=t always fill up on bad stuff day in and day out and expect results - weight going DOWN not UP.  My theory is when you do good for so long, you deserve a little bad.  Meaning treat yourself one day out of a week (still in moderation).

In my previous segment(s) I mentioned telling you about #OperationPeelTheCoat. - I am finally going to tell you. 

When I made the commitment to lose weight (my New Year=s Resolution) many years ago,  I followed my own advise  to you in Seg. 1 and Seg. 2.  I took the challenge.  I wanted to control my destiny.

So I did what I asked you to do - I Envisioned how I would look six months from the time I started; I Envisioned the reactions I would get from people once I lost weight; I Envisioned people asking about my secrets of my success. 

Five months after I started - I went from a size 16 to a size 8.  Yes I did.  I stuck with it.

What made it even sweeter for me was the fact that all winter long my weight was hidden under my coat.  But when the warm weather really settled in, when it was time for us toAPeel Off Our  Coats@ I was a size 8.  When my train buddies, etc. saw me, they were amazed at the new me.  I got responses like AOMG you lost weight@; AYou are so skinny@; ALook at you - what did you do?@; and some people even asked Aare you sick@. 

Remember, during the winter, the only people who see really see you without a winter coat on are the people you live with or people work with.  So for me, when I walked in a place that I frequented during the winter with my coat on and when back with no coat, people bombarded me with questions about my weight loss success.

Do you know how that made me feel?  ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!  That is why I call it #OperationPeelTheCoat.

If I pack on a few pounds during the winter, I automatically know what I have to do before I peel my coat off the following year.  I think this is a clever way to stay on top of your game.  So during #OperationPeelTheCoat 2014 - I started challenging myself again (even though I do not need to), but I always want to prove to myself that I control my destiny.  Actually I am a size 6 now.

So for you, all you have to do is be determined as I was and handle your business.

In the next segment, I will tell you about my moderate exercise routine for those of you who claim not to have time.  You know that is a bunch of BS don=t you.  Another excuse !

Until then - - keep it real

KAL

Any Questions E-Mail Me: karen.holmes.8723@icloud.com

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Food for Thought

Hello everyone I found this video to be very true in certain areas, I just want to see if you all agree or disagree with it. 

Click the link below and watch the video.

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STAY TUNED TO YOUR PROGRESS

Are you staying motivated?  Are you keeping the promise you made to yourself? 

I hope you have made better choices as to what you eat.

I hope you have been drinking more water - at least 8 ounces every couple of hours.

I hope you have been eating fruit as a snack instead of that Kit Kat bar.

I hope you tell yourself that you EAT TO LIVE and not LIVE TO EAT and definitely not LOVE TO EAT because that is why you are not at our idea weight. I=m Just Keepin= It Real.

Let me ask you a few questions:

Q:         Do you know what it feels like to be hungry?

A:         Uh, not really because I=m always eating something.

Q:         Do you know what it feels like to be full (stuffed)?

A:         Yep - When I have to unfasten my pants and sit back with the remote and then eventually

 doze off to La La Land.

Q:         Do you know what it feels like when you are satisfied?

A:         Nope, I guess not because when I eat - I always say ABoy, I shouldn=t have eaten that

 much - now I feel miserable".  (This is the norm for a lot of folks).

If any of the above describes you - don=t be ashamed - get serious and do something about it.  REPEAT these phrases : I eat to live and not  LIVE TO EAT.  I=m Just Keepin= It Real for you.

Here are a few tips: 

Try using mustard instead of mayo on sandwiches;

Wheat not white bread;

Do not add salt to food once on your plate;

If you must have some chips, eat only a few to satisfy your taste-bud;

Protein shake with fruit as meal replacement

I told you about the oatmeal

NOTE:   Just say all of the sudden you had a taste for some BBQ chips.  It is better to eat SOME rather than none.  You don=t want to start feeling deprived.  If you do, you will over-indulge and quit.  So go ahead, satisfy your taste-bud this time.  Actually this is exactly what happened to me - I ate a few chips and felt guilty afterwards.  I hope you feel the same way. Hopefully you satisfied your craving and felt bad doing it.  GOOD because you are becoming committed to your promise to yourself.

Stay motivated and do not let any sabotage your goals.  Keep on envisioning the New Smaller, Better You.  I still can=t wait to tell you about #OperationPeelTheCoat.

KAL     

Any Questions E-Mail Me: karen.holmes.8723@icloud.com

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2014 - A Work In Progress

This is pretty much going to be a run-down or summary of what happens in 2014....

I will update as things happen...


1. My nephews make six months
2. Chicago blessed us with a surplus of snow
3. One of my friends/brother gets robbed. (sad day)
4. Chicago decided to have two of the coldest days I have witnessed (-40 &-30)
5. Having conversations about making T-Shirts
6. Fun night with the bros
7. My brother becomes an uncle again (his sister had her baby)
8. My mother starts up her ideas for my blog.
9. Spent the day with Br33zy and Rick.
10. Vicky started to show that she care about my friend.
11. My nephews decide to come visit me.
12. MiMi started walking.
13. Making money.
14. DiBiase is in school.
15. Ricky started working.
16. My Aunt birthday.
17. The Seahawks demolish the Broncos in the Super Bowl
18. My other Aunt's birthday
19. I watched my nephews for the first by myself.
20. I was selected to join the YearUp program (IT program)
21. My cousin gave birth to Ivory my new cousin.

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Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight?    Did you last year?  The year before that?  Did you succeed?  If your answer is NO then you really need to hear this.

DO NOT be a procrastinator.  Get started today, right now. - - A year lasts twelve months.  What, are you going to have an excuse month after month for not starting today? Please do not do that.  Before you know it November will roll around and all the tempting foods and desserts will be the excuse; next December rolls around and again, more excuses; then the New Year arrives and guess what, YOU literally roll in because you gained more weight than you lost.  I’m just keepin’ it real.

It’s a New Year but the same old you. You have to stick to what you say you are going to do and follow through this time.  Do not let anyone steer you away from what you are trying to accomplish.  Oh trust me, people will try, especially if what you are doing is positive.   People are  selfish like that.

So here is what I want you to do TODAY.... Envision yourself six months from now after you have lost weight.  You should be smiling.   Envision yourself making it through Thanksgiving and Christmas this year with self-control and no excuses.   Envision the reactions you get from people as to how much you have changed;  Envision people asking you for the secrets of your success.  This can become reality.

The next time we talk, I will give you ideas on how to get started.  It’s so simple you won’t believe it.  So in the meantime put on your game face and take your goals serious this time.

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KAL
Any Questions E-Mail Me: karen.holmes.8723@icloud.com

What a Year, Goodbye 2013

    

 In 2013 so much has happened but by far the happiest moment for me was the birth of my twin nephews Jet and Jax on the 4th of July. They have brought so many smiles to my family, it is ridiculous. They were a breath of fresh air, and I can't wait for all the time I get to spend with them. I love these little guys.

    I lost one of my dogs this year, he was with me since the beginning of high school. I enjoyed having him here all these years and I know he is a better place now. All around i couldn't really ask for a better pet. He was truly like a member of the family.

My Grandfather turned 80 this year, what a milestone. I couldn't have asked for a better grandparent. Sometimes difficult but still irreplaceable. At 80 he still does everything that he can for his family.

There are so many more things that happened in this year. My cousin revealed that she will be expecting a baby girl sometime in January. I strengthened my friendship with my real friends and cut off the fake people. I am leaving most of the negative behind, but it's the same me going into 2014.  

Communication is Key!

Communication is the key and the base to all real relationships. You can't even call yourself a friend if you never talk to that person. Some people think just saying hi, how you doing, and bye is having a conversation; but that is basically checking up on somebody. Some people suck at communication, we all know or have a few people like that in our life. How is a person going to know if you're going through something or need some help if you don't talk to them about it. Even through text messages, for an example if I never hear from you after I have reached out numerous times there is no point of me even texting you. Communication goes a long way, there has to be some kind of communication to get any where.

Just Do You!

    I basically want to say that you should just be yourself, do you in other words. Always trying to please somebody does not really benefit you. I am not saying that you shouldn't do things for people, but every one should not get that type of treatment. Most people are blind to the fact that a person actually likes them, and values their friendship. Like text messages that don't get replied to, calls that don't get answered, and dates that are never upheld. There are just some things you just can't control. In reality what kind of friend is that, I don't need people like that in my life. When things get like that, you basically need to draw the line and start doing you. Do what makes you happy even if it's just playing the game, smoking, drinking, going out, hanging with people, or whatever just do it. Don't set yourself up for failure. Everything will be better off that way trust me.

The iPhone

The picture above does not contain the iPhone 5c or 5s.

The notorious apple iPhone. This phone has been one of the top selling devices since it has been released, if not the top selling device. I have owned every one except for the very first one and the 4s. My thing is for those loyal iPhone users, are you not tired of looking at the same phone over and over again? They did come out with the iOS 7 update which changed the entire user interface as we know it. So if you are showing us that you can change the interface after so long, why not change the look and feel of the entire phone? There are phones out here with almost six inch screens and us iPhone users are stuck with a four inch screen. Other phones let you customize almost everything on the device, and we are limited to backgrounds, ringtones, and a few other minor changes. We spend money to be told what we can and can not do on our phones. So hopefully with this iPhone 6 releasing some time in 2014 apple will think outside of the box. 

Relationship Problems

I have to voice my opinion about some things that go in relationships. When in a relationship with somebody there are certain restrictions and rules that apply. Relationships should be fun and happy but none are perfect. If you have a good relationship with someone, you feel great, but problems arise and it takes a toll on you. Say that you are in a relationship and your boyfriend/girlfriend becomes friends with someone of the opposite sex, immediately some people will have a problem with it. (Everyone has friends of the opposite sex, but when in a relationship they know when enough is enough.) Then you notice that your boyfriend/girlfriend is starting to talk about this person more. It then turns into your boyfriend/girlfriend calling, flirting, and hanging out with them. When you confront your boyfriend/girlfriend about it, that causes an argument. So now you if you trusted them in the beginning you start to question that. Then once you are fed up with the actions being displayed, you decide that you want to give your boyfriend/girlfriend a choice "me or your new friend", and they tell you that "I'm not going to stop talking to her/him". At that point you should leave, but you don't because you "Love" him/her, but they are not showing you "Love". From now on every time you bring up your boyfriend/girlfriend's new friend it will cause an argument, but the whole time they haven't told you that their "new friend" likes them, but your not dumb. After all that if you decide to continue to pursue that person that is your choice, might not be the best but then again it is YOUR CHOICE. That relationship should have never made it that far....

DiBiase

Shout Out to my Bro @Fresh_DiBiase for handling his business, he is out here making moves, his MixTape (<--click there to get it) has been out for a minute now and people are loving it. He making other songs like his remix to Mercy for that Click Here, I'm A Boss Freestyle Click Here, DiBiase Click Here, and one of his latest music videos Click Here..He just on his come up trying to get that paper..