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My 9th Half Marathon

November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 Leave a comment

Hey there SuperStarrs, it’s Super Cool that I’m able to chat about My 9th Half Marathon!!! It’s hard to really tell ya the spiritual feeling I had holding my guitar bling, looking at the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame Pyramid & realizing, what was once a Dream & Desire, just happened!!! This trip was so full of Awesomeness that I can’t possibly write about it all in one post. It started with me picking up my race packet as soon as we got to Cleveland, Ohio.

The Arcade in Cleveland, Ohio

While there I found a cool coffee shop called Rising Star Coffee Roasters. Of Course I love coffee & being a Starr I had to check it out, even though I already had Starbucks in hand. LOL!!!

Inside Entrance

Coffee Break

SuperStarr Coffee

Outside Entrance

Then we headed to check out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & meet up with my friend Cristy & her family!!! I will make a future post with more from that visit because it’s gotta have it’s own. Such a cool place that every music lover should check out!!!

Cristy & I With Our Munchkins!!!

We spent the entire day there before parting ways so they could head home & I could sleep. The next morning was the Half Marathon Race. Now here’s some videos of this Amazing race!!!

Start

Finish

Getting My Bling!!!

Deborah Busy Bee!!!

My Feet Hurt From Kicking My Own Butt!!!

My 9th Half Marathon

Miguel My Running Buddy This Race.

On the way home from the race we had to make a stop at A Christmas Story House . For years growing up I’ve spent every Christmas Eve watching this classic movie. So when planning the trip to Cleveland, Ohio I knew this was a must stop. It was AMAZING & the kids had so much fun. I will post more of our visit on a later time closer to Christmas. Here is a few pics for now.

Ralphie’s Red Ryder Rifle!!!

A Major Award!!! Actually I’m Wearing Mine Around My Neck!!!

After having fun at the house we the headed home but stopped on the way to have dinner & ice cream @ Ducky’s Snowballs with Cristy & her family.

Cristy & I

Our Boys, Ethan & Kaleb w/ Melody!!!

It’s so Great that our kids get along so well & they never want to leave. So that was our time in Cleveland & we all agree that CLEVELAND ROCKS!!! 🙂

It’s AMAZING that my next race is gonna take me into double digits!!! I will forever be able to say that I’ve ran 10 Half Marathons in 7 states in 3 years time!!! And to think back that it all started with a Dream to finish just one. God is so AMAZING!!! Seriously SuperStarrs if He can take me from sitting on the couch doing movie marathons to running 9 half marathons, He can do anything for anyone who dares to dream!!! I believe that the dreams inside us is there because He put them there!!! So whatever you got stirring in you, start now going for it. It’s Your life. Believe in Your Dreams!!! Ask God for help & put your faith in Him!!!

SuperStarrs What’s Your Dream???

What are ya doing to make it a reality???

Make Healthy Choices & Be Patience “In The Weighting”.

Top 10 Safety Tips For Running Outdoors!!!

March 20, 2018 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs!!! Today I’m sharing tips on how to stay safe while running outdoors. I’ve been running outdoors now for over 2 years and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! I LOVE the fresh air. I LOVE the sunshine. I LOVE the scenery changing. I LOVE being outside with the seasons changes. I LOVE waving to people and seeing the neighborhood dogs. I LOVE seeing the flowers and trees blooming. I LOVE early morning sunrise Summer runs. I LOVE the falling leaves in the Fall. I LOVE crunching in fresh fallen snow. However I know that with running outdoors can cause some fear in some people. Especially when just getting started. That’s why I am sharing with y’all what I’ve experienced, so that you can shake off that fear. When you have planned ahead & are aware then, you can lace up & getting going!!!

I’ve heard people talk about being fearful to go out for a walk, run or ride by themselves. It saddens me when I hear of anyone being controlled or held back by fear. I totally believe that we should use wisdom like I shared in the video and probably not go running in the woods alone. However I do think sometimes people don’t even realized they are being held back by fear and worry. It make me think of in Proverbs where it talks about

“The sluggard says, “There’s a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!” 22:13

“The lazy person claims “There’s a lion on the road! Yes I’m sure there’s a lion out there!” 26:13

So many times people can waste time worrying about things that will never happen. Sometimes people like to find their excuse and then they feel better about staying the same. When people think of the worst case scenario and allow that to be their reason for not making a positive change then, they are living in fear. They are believing the lies of fear, rather than believing what God says. 2 Timothy 1:7 God tells us that He hasn’t given us a Spirit of fear but He gives us Power, Love and Self-Discipline!!! I choose to believe and live in Power, Love and Self-Discipline!!! SuperStarrs I pray that you want it too. I believe if you are still reading then you do want it too!!! It’s up to YOU to go get it!!!

SuperStarrs, do you walk, run or ride outdoors alone???

If so, do you have any tips that you can share with the class???

What fears have been holding you back from taken your workouts outdoors???

How are you gonna live in Power, Love and Self-Discipline???

Be Patient & Make Healthy Choice while you are In The Weighting!!!

2 Lacing Tips For Runners!!!

February 24, 2018 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs, I’m excited to share with you 2 Lacing tips for your Running shoes!!! Both of them were very helpful to me & so I’m passing on the knowledge to y’all. Watch the video below to hear them & I’ll show you how to do them both.

So now that you know the Runners’ Lock you can lace up and get going 🙂 Whether you are a runner or walker it’s a helpful tip. As the days are getting warmer & lighter it’s a reminder that Spring will be here soon!!! Spring & Fall weather is some of my favorite times of being outside. Spring is great because it’s the season of new life and new beginnings!!!

SuperStarrs please let me know if you try them & if they have helped ya!!!

What is your favorite season of exercising outside???

How are you gonna create a new beginning this Spring???

Remember you are a SuperStarr!!!

Make Healthy choices while you are “In The Weighting“.

Purpose Of Winter!!!

February 3, 2018February 3, 2018 Leave a comment

Hey SuperStarrs, when I started getting healthy, I began saying “I want to wear out, not rust out!!!”. Basically meaning I realized I wanted to age well & be able to use my body until I can’t anymore, rather than “rusting out” like the Tin Man. Just sitting around until nothing works anymore. I’ve seen many older people just sit around & then when they want to be able to do something physically, they can’t because they didn’t maintain their physical fitness. While working in the salon, there were many woman who would come in to have their hair washed & styled each week, because their arms were too weak to do their own hair. I learned then, that if we don’t use it, we loose it!!! So that fired me up to keep my strength up & get moving. However, God has been teaching me lately that it’s ALL about balance!!! In either direction it can be harmful. Truth is I don’t want to wear out either!!! I want to stay healthy & strong all the days of my life. So if you have seen or heard me say before that “I want to wear out not rust out”. I’m sorry & still on my Journey of “In The Weighting“. As God teaches me along the way, I will continue to share & be real with y’all. Watch video to hear me share more.

Recently I had a day where I was just exhausted. I was struggling to keep my eyes open. My Monday morning started off normal and so I went running off into the day checking things off my to-do list. Kids off to school, Run done, Showered, House Cleaning done and then I realized that I could squeeze in a nap before the kids got home. So as I was laying so thankful that I was blessed with this moment to rest, I started thinking of other things I could be doing if I didn’t nap & asking myself “Who naps in the middle of the day??? Really who does this???” realizing I hadn’t done this since the kids were little & still getting up thru out the night. Just as I was starting to feel a bit guilty for taking a much needed rest, I felt the Holy Spirit whisper to me ” Not everyone has ran 16+ miles, served at church, taken care of family members problems, encouraged others online, worked on a Baby Shower & Birthday party, all while still taking care of their own family by serving them by all that it takes being a Wife & Mom in the past 72 hours!!!” I then realized I had earned & truly needed the rest my body was s l o w l y telling me to take. The body can only take so much before it says “I’m done. Outta fuel. Battery empty”. Isn’t funny SuperStarrs how we won’t let our cell phones run down until they die or allow our cars to run out of gas but we somehow allow it for ourselves. That’s so not right because truth is we can buy another cell phone or car but we only have this one body, period. No matter how advanced Science & Medicine gets, nothing will ever replace us!!! We take time to refuel our cars when the low fuel light comes on. We charge our cell phones nightly so that we will wake up to a fully charged battery for the day, but how many people don’t take the time to sleep to make sure they are fully charged for the day??? If the dirt, trees & flowers take time to rest & recharge, with only one job to do, then that should show us how much more we need it!!! If you struggle with getting a good night’s rest check out “Where To Start” to hear more!!!

I hope to get ya to take some time to slow down where you can & purposely schedule rest for yourself. Look at what you are doing & ask yourself if you really need to be doing that task. Or can someone else help or take over??? There are things that only we can do but then there are other things we just do. Where can you get help? If you can hire it done great!!! I’m not talking like we can all afford maids & personal assistants. However do you have a child you can train to take over the task while giving them a few bucks??? Even if it’s not done exactly how you’d like, a half swept floor is better than an unswept floor!!! Remember they are in training!!! How many years have you been doing it your way??? Ya never know they could surprise you with a better way!!! If you don’t have kids or they are grown, what about a niece or a neighbor kid??? What about where you serve? Are there others that you can train so that you can have a break sometimes??? Are there things you are doing simply because you have always done it but nobody even cares about it but you??? I’ve been totally guilty of this one!!! There are certain traditions or decorating that my family doesn’t care about if they get done or not. So if my chalkboard doesn’t get a new saying weekly or monthly 😉 there’s no real harm done. They don’t even notice until it’s changed and even then they are not keeping track of when it was done last. My point is that we sometimes just do more than what we really need to do. That can add stress & anxiousness that steals our peace, joy & rest!!!

So SuperStarrs How are gonna purposely get rest???

Do you already practice rest??? If so please share any tips with us!!!

What are you gonna do differently with your schedule???

Who can you get to help you???

When are you gonna take time for your God Date???

Remember You are a SuperStarr!!!

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

You Can Ask

January 27, 2018 Leave a comment

SuperStarrs, I want you to know that, You Can Ask God for whatever you are dreaming of!!! Maybe you have Never heard that before and think it sounds selfish. Maybe you have but you are just not asking. In today’s video I am sharing all about asking and to keep asking!!! This video is proof that God answers us if we take it to Him, ask and work towards what we are dreaming. Us working towards it, is us showing Him our faith that we believe that He will help us to achieve it. Whatever “It” is.

God Loves You More than you could ever love yourself!!! He wants you to do Great things. He wants you to have Peace, Love, Joy, & Success. As I am putting this post all together I am being reminded of this truth!!! This video was recorded in July of this past Summer & as I was watching & editing it I realized that I am looking at the face of the old me. Even though it was just a few months ago I can totally see in my face that God is still moving me towards my end goal. Step by Step, pound by pound. So incase you were watching this video & wondering if I have gained weight back, NO. I just had others that I wanted to share before posting this message. However the Super Cool thing is that sometimes we can think that the progress we have made isn’t really making a difference. Then you see yourself in a video or picture & realize that progress is happening!!! I’m here to tell ya every bit is still progress & it IS making a difference. Not just in your life but, in every person that is watching you!!! Just the other day as I was going thru the Starbucks drive-thru, the baristas, two of them said “Girl you are shrinking so small. Your face is so different.”. Of course it TOTALLY brighten my day, in fact today I’m still talking about it!!! 🙂 My point is that they see me every time I treat myself to delicious Starbucks. Which might be pretty frequent. 😉 They can tell that God is doing an Amazing Healing in me. Another Super Cool experience of this happening was last year at Joyce Meyer Love Life Conference. I’ll never forget talking with a couple ladies before a session & when they asked me my age. I told them & they both responded with “Wow I though you were in your 20’s!!!” That felt so Amazingly Super Cool!!! Especially since I’m 37 & getting closer to 40 than my 30’s. You can’t buy anything anti-aging like that!!! An added bonus of losing weight slow & controlled is your skin has time to tighten up while it’s healing. God used the healing of my skin to be able to show these ladies the benefits of drinking water, sleeping & eating from God’s garden. That it’s not just weight loss, there is so much more to be able to enjoy on this journey!!! I was able to share with them my website & social media accounts so that they could continue hearing me share my story of healing. While they all are watching this Determined Debbie do this Amazing transformation it opens the door for them to ask me how & what I am doing. That’s when I am able to share Jesus with them. Because I can’t share my story without sharing Jesus. He Is my story!!! My pray & hope is that they will be inspired of what God can do for them!!! What God has done for me He can & wants to do for them too!!! And for YOU!!! Just start asking & He will lead & guide you where He wants to take you. Who would of thought that God could use someone losing weight & getting healthy to share His message of Healing & Hope. He did!!!

SuperStarrs Remember Matthew 7:7-12 Keep Asking, Keep Seeking, Keep Knocking!!!

What have you been wanting to ask God for???

When are you gonna start asking???

Who will be effected or inspired from watching you on your “In The Weighting” Journey???

SuperStarrs, what are you waiting for???

Ask, Seek & Knock. God is waiting & listening. Just ask!!!

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

Happy New Year’s SuperStarrs!!!

January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 Leave a comment

Today is New Year’s Eve and in just a few hours we will be in 2018!!! A New Year brings fresh start and new Hopes & Dreams for the New Year!!! That’s why we celebrate because no matter how horrible the year before was, we have Hope for the New Year!!! That’s why everyone makes resolutions and dream of how we are gonna make it the Best Year yet. In today’s video I’m sharing my 5 tips of making lasting New Year’s Resolutions!!!

I also want to say

THANK YOU

SUPERSTARRS, for following me on this Journey of “In The Weighting“!!!

Tonight is my 1 year Anniversary of me sharing my “In The Weighting” Journey!!! As I look back on this year of 2017 I am AMAZED at all the God has done!!! My goal was to run another 3 Half Marathons and I ran 4!!! My goal was to have at least 50 videos on my YouTube Channel, I have 62!!! My goal was to have 100 followers on Instagram, I have over 200!!! God is so AWESOME!!! As I continue to Dream, He continues to show me More!!! So I will continue to Dream Big for 2018!!! Won’t you join me???

Happy New Year’s SuperStarrs!!!

What goals are you making???

How are you gonna do them???

When are you gonna start???

What are you doing for New Year’s Eve???

CHEERS, to a SUPER COOL 2018 SuperStarrs!!!

Remember You are a SuperStarr!!! God made You to shine bright in the dark world!!!

Trust the process & be patient. Do what You can do and God will help you with the rest!!!

Make Healthy Choices while You are “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“!!!

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”!!!

IN THE WEIGHTING

Wife. Mom. Runner.

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