IN THE WEIGHTING

My 7th Half Marathon!!!

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs!!! Today I am sharing all about My 7th Half Marathon!!! I’m still Amazed that I can say that I’ve ran SEVEN Half Marathons!!! GOD IS SUPER GREAT!!! Watch the video to hear all about my Loiusville, Kentucky Half Marathon Race, that I ran Sunday, November 12th, 2017.

I can not say it enough that if you can Dream It, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT!!! God has placed those Dreams inside you for a purpose. Just start!!! Do what you can do now and you will get stronger. Then before you know it you will be able to do more. Someday you’ll look back on what seemed impossible once, you are now doing!!! Or have done it SEVEN times!!!

Start Dreaming & Don’t Stop Believing!!!

What can you start doing today???

How can YOU change YOUR future???

Remember God Loves YOU and YOU ARE A SUPERSTARR!!!

Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting“!!!

When Life Stinks!!!

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs!!! How’s it going??? I pray you are in a sweet spot and life is great!!! Somedays or seasons just stink, however don’t let it get ya down. Watch the video to hear what really stinks!!!

When we are in a stinky situation sometimes we know why it is so hard. Because we are cleaning up whatever mess we got ourselves into. But sometimes we don’t always know what the purpose is or why we are going thru this stinky situation. In those times we gotta go to Jesus to get the strength and energy we need to be able to continue on our journey. Don’t get so overwhelmed thinking about all that you can’t do, just focus and do what you can do. God only expects you to do what He has asked you to do. If He asks you to do something then He has put in you what you need to do it. Keep on keeping on…even when it stinks!!! Then you will get to where you want to be and receive the blessings God has for you!!!

Remember, You are a SuperStarr!!!

Remember, You are Loved and God has Amazing plans for Your life!!!

Have you ever had to run on garbage day or another stinky situation??? Share with us your story!!!

Are you in a Stinky situation???

What can you do to improve your situation???

How can you help someone else who in going thru a stinky situation???

When you find yourself focusing on the negative, what is your plan to help you remember this is just a season???

Keep making Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”.

My 6th Half Marathon!!!

October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 Leave a comment

SuperStarrs, I pray you are having a Fabulous Fall!!! I am so thankful for the cooler running weather. The trees are changing colors and the sunsets are so colorful this time of year. I have been just so grateful for all that God has been doing this season. Especially the fact that I just completed My 6th Half Marathon!!! I can no longer count on one hand, how many Half Marathons I’ve ran. 🙂 I’m amazed that what I once felt was impossible for me to ever do, I’ve now done 6 Times!!! And I’m not done. The next day I was online looking up my next race. LOL!!! God is So Great!!! He helps us to get to where we want to be. All we have to do is ask Him to help us & He is with us every step of the way!!! Then before we know it we are doing it, have done it & are working towards getting better, stronger, faster!!! Some days can be weary and we can feel like we might never get there but, if we keep on keeping on we will get there.

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For more pics from this race follow me on Instagram.

This race was the Whiskeydaddle in Peoria, IL & I ran The Bottle, which is the Half Marathon. This race had perfect cool Fall weather which we were all thankful for.

The morning started off like my other races before. Feeling a bit sleepy from not really sleeping well the night before. I am always nervous about sleeping thru my alarm and not making it to the race on time. Adrenaline is pumping and I am having to keep a balance. So I have to remind myself to run fast while I’m fresh and not as tired but also not too fast where I am burnt out and have nothing left for the last part of the race. I might feel super fast for a few miles but I have to run 13.1 to finish. So after 3 miles in, a guy on the sidelines cheering for us says to me “I am proud of you!!! You are a role model!!!”. I said “Thank You.” & smiled back. But for the next four miles his words were like on repeat in my mind. Of course the whole time I am just thanking God for the transformation He has done for me in my life.

Ya see the day before I was with my best friends from grade school & high school, Andrea & Cristy. My dearest friend Cristy’s Grandpa had passed away. So all of the family was gathering together to celebrate Grandpa Rasmussen’s Life. Growing up I was a part of their family. Most nights I was gathered at their table for dinner & helped wash dishes afterward. Whenever I wanted to stay the night I knew I just had to bake up some Texas Brownies for her Dad, Tony. Her Mom, Rita taught me so much about being a Wife & Mom. It was such a Blessings growing up with all of them. I will always be Thankful for them sharing all they had with me. During those years I was so rebellious. I smoked, drank, cursed and anything else I could to tick people off. I was always disrespecting any one who would try to control or rule over me. So of course that cause major problems for me in school and with a lot of kids & their parents. Honestly I was a hurting kid who was just trying to hurt others but, mostly myself. A role model I was not!!! I was the poster child of angry teenager & who not to let you kid hang out with!!! Seriously, I really had other parents tell their kids that they couldn’t hang out with me. Anyways, all thru the day of being together, we shared stories of the crazy stuff we did, and all the drama that we survived. It was so funny hearing some of it from the parents point of view. Her Dad questioning the guys we were into. “Why are they going to listen to him, That guy can’t even sing”. LOL!!!

All of those stories & who I had been, was fresh on my mind & heart, when that guy called me a “Role Model”. The night before I had spent time thanking God that I was no longer that kid any more!!! I thanked him for the friendships that became family. I thanked him for them showing me Jesus!!! When I was hungry they feed me, when I was thirsty they gave me drink, when I was a stranger they invited me in. Luckily I never ever did go to jail for anything. LOL!!! THANK GOD!!! But I know that if I had they would have loved me thru it!!! When I moved to Mackinaw it was my 6th school move and we were beginning jr. high. Not a fun time to be trying to make new friends. I was a stranger and they invited me into their family. They always loved God & showed it by loving others. They never preached to me, they showed me. They were Matthew 25:35-40 in action. I know I am where I am today because of The Rasmussen Family!!!

So as I am running I just continue to think about where I was and where I am now. How Awesome God is!!! That Jesus loved me thru all my junk. Thru all my hurts & He healed me thru so much. It’s been years since I smoked or acted like that angry teen. I know He has had Great plans for my life from the beginning. I feel like I see now why the devil was working so hard to try and take me out. If I’d kept smoking there is no way I’d be running now. I am just so grateful that He is choosing to use the opposite of what the devil wanted to & tried to take me out with.

God has given me Health & Energy. Smoking & partying was robbing me of my health & energy. They were only temporary highs, followed by a painful crash. I remember when I was trying to quit smoking, I thought it was impossible. Now it’s been 16 years!!! God has given me Peace & Joy!!! So much that I forgot how angry & hurt I once was!!! The enemy constantly reminded me of my hurts which only kept stirring up my angry, making me bitter. I do have some bad days, but nothing compared to what I used to have without Jesus!!! On my bad days I cry out to Jesus!!! He always helps me!!!

As I was meditating on all God has done for me and in me, it just fired me up to continue running my race, not just the one I was running but my “In The Weighting” Journey. Being told I am a “Role Model”. WOW!!! SERIOUSLY, WOW!!! GOD IS SO AMAZING!!! So about this time I realize that I have been pacing back and forth with a lady & her dog. He was Super Cute and I’m not prideful, but I wasn’t gonna be beat by a dog!!! LOL!!! So I kicked it up and before I knew it I was Halfway, Mile 7!!! The added bonus was My Cheering section was there, Bob & the kids were waiting for me!!!

This race really did seem to go by much faster than the others before, because it really was faster than any race before!!! As I continue to run I am more & more determined to PR this race. So I kept pushing myself to keep up a faster pace. By the time I hit 10 miles I was getting tired but I kept going. I kept digging deep to keep myself from slowing down. When I hit Mile 12, I kicked it up and kept telling myself to “run hard”. “I’m not tired yet”. “I’ll rest when I’m done”. “I’ve got just this last mile to run & make a difference of my time, after that I can do nothing the rest of the day”. That last mile I past a lot of walkers and everyone who saw me knew I was on a mission. Determined Debbie Full Starr Power!!!

The Rush when I cross that finish line is always Amazing!!! It’s the Highest High!!! Even though I was tired & sore for a few days, it was a great reminder of how hard I worked & what I had done!!! On that Sunday, I had ran a Half Marathon before most people were out of church or even out of bed!!!

I Totally earned my Bling this race!!! I finished 2:56:37 Making this my 3rd race under 3 hours & 2 min & 8 secs faster than my Green Bay time in May!!! Making this my Fastest race, so far!!!

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Check out My BLING!!!

I want to say Thank You SuperStarrs!!! Thanks for reading my post, watching my videos, liking my pics & for every encouraging message & comment you write me!!! I love hearing from y’all!!! I pray I am able to encourage you all to Dream Big Dreams!!! Even if you think they are impossible, with God All Things Are Possible!!! Jesus said it & I Believe it, because I am living it everyday!!!

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SuperStarrs Remember that you are Loved!!!

Jesus thinks You are to die for!!!

Whatever Dream you have stirring in you, take it to God, & ask for His Help!!!

Believe & Trust God!!!

Be patient while you are “In The Weighting” & Make Healthy Choices!!!

What I Learned From Forrest Gump!!!

October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs, as you can see from the title, today I’m sharing what I learned about myself while watching Forrest Gump!!! Enjoy!!!

SuperStarrs, I am here to encourage you to Believe in Yourself!!! Don’t allow any negative thoughts & doubts to keep you from what you want to do. PERIOD. If you have ever thought, “I wish I could run.” or “It would be so cool to run a race.”, then START!!! Start with walking and keep adding as you get stronger. As long as you don’t quit, you will eventually be able to run. You will eventually run that race!!! If you quit or never start then, you are guaranteed to never run. However when you become determined that no matter how long it takes you will run, you will run that race, then YOU WILL!!! Also don’t get so caught up in having to run the whole race. There are a lot of walkers & run/walkers completing races. Whether they are 5K’s or Marathons. Run or Walk your own race!!! Just because someone else did this or that, doesn’t mean you have too. We are all running our own race at our own pace in this life. I Love to hang out with other’s who are faster & stronger than me, because it allows me to Dream Bigger!!! I don’t allow it to discredit what I have done or what I am focusing on now!!! There is a Big difference between inspiration & comparison. Comparison will easily fill you with pride or discourage you because, they will always be someone doing less or more than you. So Please don’t let that become a distraction that sets you up to fail. We are all SuperStarrs who shine differently!!! Just Keep Shining!!! Becoming inspired by those around you, will get you dreaming, you feel moved to do something, and it allows your creative juices to flow. You hear & see what others have done & you dream of how you can do this or that, your way!!! Discovering new ways to use your gifts & talents. Staying inspired keeps your momentum up during your journey!!!

If you are currently dealing with an injury or weakness that needs to be strengthened, stay patient. Know that if you allow your body to heal & properly treat your injury, then in time you will be back to 100%. Keep lifting & doing those exercises!!! Every lift is making you stronger!!!

SuperStarrs, have you ever Dreamed of crossing a finishline???

If so, What’s stopping You???

Are you working towards a Race now???

Be Patient & Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”.

Find What Makes You Get Up & Go!!!

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 Leave a comment

SuperStarrs this video I took this past weekend when I was at the Love Life Women’s Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Which is always a great time of getting refueled and encouraged while hanging out with thousands of ladies!!!

So if you are saying, “Debbie, I don’t have anything that make me want to get up & go.” Then guess what ya gotta find it!!! You can start by remembering what you liked to do as a kid. Did you dance, tumble, or play sports? Was it in a group setting or did you prefer going solo? Did you enjoy playing for fun or did competition help motivate you? Take some time to remember what you made you feel good, while having fun. Did you enjoy jumping rope, bike riding, swimming, or lifting weights? Do you like routine or constantly changing things up? If you were never very active before you can start now. Be adventurous!!! Take a dance class or sign up for swim class at your local YMCA if you enjoy meeting new people. If working out alone is your thing, then stay home & push play on a workout DVD. Don’t have one, then YouTube whatever you looking for. Anyone can grab your sneakers & music and get outside for a walk. You’ll enjoy the fresh air, sunshine & be able to build up to miles. Then someday start walk/run & then you’ll be running before ya know it!!! The point is, just start with something. Try it, if you are not feeling it then move onto something else. Keep going until you find your thing!!! You will still be burning calories & sweating until you find it.

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You can check out more of my pics from St. Louis on my Instagram @debbierstarr!!!

For me I love to run for many reasons. Number one is I love to eat & I love to eat carbs!!! Running allows me to burn off & refuel with carbs!!! I also enjoy being outside, getting fresh air & sunshine all year round!!! Smelling the lilacs in the Spring, getting some color on my skin in the Summer, watching the trees change colors & the welcomed cool weather in the Fall, & making footprints as I crunch in the snow in the Winter, all these changes keep my runs always fresh & new. It never gets boring & when I travel I get to actually see places that I wouldn’t if I was just driving. Another Love is I get to put music in my ears & drowned out the rest of the noise of the world. This Mom needs her music & a break from the latest Disney Movie my Daughter is obsessed with. (Currently it is Moana.) Occasionally I’ll meet up with friends, but most of the time I run solo. It works for me. It’s my therapy a lot of days. Even on tough days, I’m able to run off stressed energy, while talking to God about what’s going on. I always feel better after my runs!!! I’ve never regretted a run.

Whatever you choose, start by slowly adding that into your schedule. Start off slow and add as you can do more. If you haven’t rode a bike in 15 years, don’t hop on and try to do a 10 mile ride. The goal is to feel good afterwards, not struggling to walk for the next week. Even if you just did around the block, that progress from just sitting on the couch. Remember to stretch & stay hydrated!!!

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This year was the last year to be held annually in St. Louis. Next year it’s moving to Tampa, FL and then on from there. With all change there is bittersweetness to it. For the past eight years I’ve road tripped it down to St. Louis mostly with the same core group of ladies and one year solo. (I was prego with baby girl & knew it needed to be a solo trip so that I wouldn’t have to share a bed or bathroom & that I could nap & have quiet time when I needed it. True friends understand when you are honest about your needs & they’ll never try to make you feel bad.) So this past weekend was a great time of reflection. Remembering where I was spiritually & physically when I First started coming & then where I am today. It started with me healing spiritually then has progressed to physically. Thinking back, I was so full of hurt & anger from things I was going through, but also past things I never dealt with. Hurts & betrayal that I didn’t know what to do with. Wounds that I never properly treated, so they never fully healed. I didn’t know how to Love. I couldn’t Love others because I didn’t know how to even Love myself. All that, created the storm inside me. I didn’t have peace or joy. I didn’t trust those who did. I felt if I couldn’t have it, then it wasn’t real & they were all fakers. That’s where I was but, I also had this desire stirring inside me. That IF it was possible, IF it was available, IF others actually had Peace & Joy, then I was gonna do whatever & search out whatever until I found it & had it for myself. So that’s what I continued to do on my spiritual journey. I Loved Jesus & wanted to Love others the way He was asking me to but, I didn’t know how. So I just kept asking God for help. Asking Him to show me. Teach me. Every year I’ve kept returning to St. Louis excited for whatever He had to teach me. Every years God would speak to me thru the Teachers about whatever I needed to focus on next. Then I’d go home & do it. One year was Love, another getting rid of angry, another finding Peace, another on living in balance, another Trusting God, another Discipline & on & on until now. SuperStarrs if you’ve been following me on my “In The Weighting” Journey then you already know from My 1st Marathon post, that I was on the treadmill running, during a break at this conference, when the Holy Spirit told me, He would help me run a Half Marathon if I really wanted to do it. And the rest is Beautiful History of me sharing my story with SuperStarrs all over. To give Hope & Encourage them to Start & Shine in their journey wherever God is taking them. To Dream Big Dreams & to know that God Loves them & has Awesome plans for them!!! That’s YOU!!! That’s this running ministry!!! So Super Cool!!! God is AMAZING!!!

That is why I had to share this all with y’all!!! I never want ya to think that I have it all together, it’s God who holds me together!!! No mater where you are now, if you are not happy & want to make a change. He will Help You!!! Just like He did me & you never know what God can do with your story!!!

As I was eating at my favorite foods at my favorite restaurants, realizing this was the close of this season. I was at peace & have joy for what’s to come. Did ya hear that??? I HAVE PEACE & JOY!!! What I started searching for, I have today & have had for years. Just kinda forgot where I started, until this past weekend when God gently reminded me. I have unshakeable Peace & Joy now. So much that no matter what changes or losses come, I know in my heart, as long as I have Jesus, I will always have Peace & Joy!!! No one can take that away from me!!! 🙂 It IS Real & I’m not faking!!!

SuperStarrs if you don’t have the Peace & Joy of Jesus, I invite you to check out My Upper Management page for more info on how you can get it!!!

So what makes you want to Get Up & Go???

What adventure are you gonna go on???

Remember You are a SUPERSTARR!!!

Know that YOU are Love by God who has Amazing Blessings for YOU!!!

He is always there, waiting for You!!!

Be patient & make healthy choices while You are “In The Weighting”!!!

My 5th Half Marathon

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs!!! Today is all about My 5th Half Marathon!!! I’m still Amazed how far God has brought me on my journey of “In The Weighting”!!! I remember when I thought running one was impossible, but with God’s help, here I am having just finished my 5th!!! And I know He’s got so much more for me!!! So Dream BIG Dreams SuperStarrs and realize nothing is impossible with God!!! If he has put that Dream inside you, it’s for a purpose, a purpose that only you can do your way. In the Video below I share my story of what God taught me in this race.

It’s so important who you surround yourself with!!! Look around for other SuperStarrs who are shining brightly. Learn what they are doing and how they got there. It’s not about comparison, it’s about seeing what’s possible!!! If it was possible with them, then it’s possible for YOU too!!! You are the only one stopping you. We all will do things differently even within the same thing. Think about music and musicians, even if two people sing & play the same song they each add their own flavor to it. So remember that no one can do it the way you will do it. We all run our races differently and that’s why if God is stirring a dream inside you, Do It!!! There is a reason and a purpose that He will reveal in time!!!

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Here’s my SuperStarrs Angie & Jodi who ran with me!!!

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I gotta give a HUGE Shout out to Shannon at Woulfer Photography for taken all the pics at the race and for the photo shoot we did while I was there!!!

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Here’s my Fav but you’ll have to wait for the rest!!!

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Here is my BIG Finish!!! 2:59:57

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It was another Amazing Race!!!

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I want to say Thanks to all of YOU SuperStarrs!!!

Thank You for reading my blog & watching my videos!!!

Thanks for the encouragement along the way!!!

I Love Ya’ll!!!!

Have Patience & Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”!!!

Eclipse 2017

September 2, 2017September 2, 2017 Leave a comment

Hey Superstarrs, Where were you during the Eclipse 2017??? We were in Christian County, Kentucky, with our Starr Family. We were Blessed to spend the weekend celebrating in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. That was renamed Eclipseville. Here is pics & video of our adventure!!!

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We spent Saturday afternoon Downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky enjoying the festivities. They had lots of Super Cool Food & Vender tents all over down there. My favorite one I visited was The Mixer, where they mixed me up a cool refreshing Casey Jones Eclipsarita. I am definitely looking forward to visiting them, when they get their place open in early 2018!!!

20170819_155941 While walking around Downtown we got to see a cool old theater called the Alhambra Theatre. Ever since working at a movie theater in High School, I love whenever I see old theaters restored. The glow of the neon is just so Awesome!!! I also loved the poster they had hanging up.

20170819_160610 Street view, I had to get closer to see all the lights!!!

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20170819_160356 The poster confirming that we were in the Best place to see the Eclipse!!! We ended up having the longest & clearest view. So glad we traveled to Kentucky instead of staying in Southern Illinois. I felt so sorry for those in Carbondale, who had clouds blocking their view until the last 3 seconds. Major Bummer!!!

You can check out more of my pics from this adventure on my Instagram!!!

Below are the videos I took before, during & after the Eclipse.

Eclipse PaRtY!!!

Total Eclipse of the Heart PaRtY!!!

Eclipse PaRtY Ending!!!

It was Super Fun while it lasted. I gotta give a HUGE shout out to My Super Cool Starr Family!!! BERNIE & VICKIE YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!! SERIOUSLY, Thanks so much for hosting us all weekend!!! Love ya guys!!!

SuperStarrs what was your experience???

If you have Awesome pics, please share below!!! I Love seeing all the different pics!!!

Stop Dreading & Complaining!!!

July 28, 2017 Leave a comment

Hey SuperStarrs, do you ever dread or complain about workouts or eating healthy??? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! We all have days or will have days, where we will be tempted to have a bad attitude. So I am here to encourage you on how to handle those days when they try to creep up on you.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to find the negative in things of life??? SuperStarrs In order to have a life of Peace & Joy, You will have to work for it!!! You will have to purposely choose Peace & Joy everyday!!! It doesn’t just happen, we have to choose daily to have Joy & Peace. If you are really struggling getting your workouts done, change it up. Try something new or play a sport that you love. Take a Dance class. Sign up for Martial Arts class. Think of something that you’ve always wanted to do or used to be able to do, that you want to be able to do again. Like a pull up, the splits or a handstand. Maybe it’s a Real pushup or sit-up. Whatever it is, if it’s something that you really want, you can keep working at until you are able to do it. Have fun while you are getting healthy!!!

For added Bonus here is a funny out take video for ya’ll!!!

What negative things are you gonna stop saying and thinking???

How are you gonna be more positive in your words and thoughts???

When you were younger, was there something you always wanted to do or a sport you enjoyed playing???

How are you gonna Have Fun???

Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”.

Two Things You’ve Gotta Have!!!

July 21, 2017 Leave a comment

SuperStarrs, I pray that y’all are having a Super Cool Summer!!! Or at least being able to stay cool. It’s been very HOT here in Illinois but it’s not stopping us from getting outside while we can. I really want to share with y’all two things ya gotta have to have long term success. Remember your time “In The Weighting” is a Journey. Not a quick fix, so that’s why I really wanted to share this message with y’all today.

Proverbs 25:28 tells us having self control helps you keep Your protective “City Wall” up. That wall is there for protection, just like our self control helps to protect us. If ever I have ate too much junk then I’ve had a Food Hangover. Some of ya know what I’m talking about. You are feeling uncomfortable, sometimes miserable from your food baby kicking in your belly. Heartburn wakes you up and interrupts your sleep. In the morning you regret overindulging the night before and maybe even make a empty promise to yourself to never eat or drink that much ever again. That’s what happens when you eat too much Honey!!! Thank God I have become wiser and don’t have hangovers any more. From Food or Drink. I finally made good on my promise to myself, to not allow myself to overdo it. That’s Self Control!!! There really can be too much of a good thing!!!

Endurance is powering thru difficult or unpleasant times. In The Weighting you will have unpleasant times. It’s up to you to decided if you are gonna keep going and be productive, or give up and stay the same without any change. You Decided!!!

SuperStarrs how are you gonna strengthen your Self Control???

What are you gonna do to keep your focussed and be able to Endure???

Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”!!!

My Morning Routine!!!

July 1, 2017 Leave a comment

Hey SuperStarrs, today I’m chatting with you on how important your morning routine can be in helping you to be able to get stuff done!!! Seriously when you are able to get your workout done 1st thing, then you feel so much better, you will have more energy to be able to get more stuff done!!! So I’m sharing with ya’ll what works for me and hopefully you’ll find a few tips that will help you out in starting off your day.

I pray that you are having a Fabulous Summer and able to enjoy your family & friends. Get outside and enjoy this Amazing weather and get some Vitamin D from the Sunshine!!!

SuperStarrs, how do you start your day???

What will you add to your mornings???

When do you get your workouts and Jesus time in???

Where do you get away to be with Jesus and refill your cup…yourself and coffee cup???

Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”!!!