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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”.

CrAzY With A Purpose!!!

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 Leave a comment

Hey SuperStarrs, have you ever felt SUPER EXCITED about something and so you start to share it with someone hoping they will be just as stoked as you. Instead you end up disappointed because not only are they not excited, but they look at you like you are CrAzY!!! They not only are not excited. They don’t care at all!!! I have experienced this a few times. I know how disappointing it can be and the possibility of their words trying to talk you out of your dream. That is why I knew I needed to share with y’all that it’s all good if people think you are CrAzY. In fact I LOVE it now!!! Let me explain more.

People with no passion will NEVER be able to get it. To them they feel it’s obsessive. They may even call you a fanatic or excessive about your exercising or commitment to eating healthy. To someone who doesn’t care or has no interest, any amount seems too much or obsessive. So they don’t see passion, they see obsessive. Like I said I LOVE it now when people look at me like I’m CrAzY!!! It reminds me that what I am doing and have already accomplished isn’t easy!!! It’s been God, hard work & dedication, that has helped me run my 7 Half Marathon Races. Also, because I know that God has Super Cool things for me, when I listen & obey. I know that I am CrAzY, but I’m CrAzY with a purpose!!! I know this now, however when I first started on my In The Weighting Journey a few times I started to allow the dream killers words to make me question. To start to question,

IF this could really happen???

WHY would God ever choose to help me???

WHAT would I have to give up???

WOULD it really be worth all the hard work it’d take to get there???

WHAT if I failed again???

The problem with all of the questions I had was each one was full of self doubt. I quickly realized. Was I gonna believe them or believe God??? I choose to fill my mind with life giving thoughts. Thoughts of,

What would I look like when I got there???

How much more energy could I have after losing all this extra weight???

If God has helped other people achieve their dreams & goal, Why not me???

What it would feel like to receive my bling after running my 1st Half Marathon???

How would it feel to shop at those store again???

Who could I help encourage & pass hope to???

What a world of possibilities could I open up for myself, if I didn’t have all this extra weight???

How many different adventures could God take me on, if I’d just Trust & Believe Him???

I decided I wanted to Trust & Believe God. Because He has promised me & you, that ALL things are possible with Him!!! Jesus said, “What is impossible with man IS possible with God!!!” Luke 18:27 As I encountered different times of people saying things or simply looking at me like I’m CrAzY. I quickly realized that if I allowed myself to meditate on their words, I could easily become discouraged, which could lead to me giving up. I decided that it doesn’t matter what others think of me, I only care what God thinks of me!!!

I made a video called Choose Life, where I talked about choosing life when making food choices but, SuperStarrs we can choose life in our thoughts too. We can choose to meditate on God’s Word, His Promises, and thoughts that give us peace, joy, & hope.

Remember SuperStarrs, that not everyone is gonna be stoked for you, but know that God always is!!! He is cheering for you to do great!!! He is excited for all the good things He has for your future. He declares, “For I know the plans I have for you. They are plans for good, not harm, to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Know that I am also praying & cheering for you!!! Surround yourself with as much love as you can!!! Has there been a time in your past when God was there you for??? I’m talking like a healing, miracle, answered prayer or just a time you got a God wink. You had a need, you ask God for help & you were taken care of. Remember those times and use it to think about whenever you feel doubt or discouragement start to creep in. Kill it then. Say to yourself,

“God helped me before, He will do it again.”

“God’s helping me. I’m not doing this alone.”

“God has promised me a good future, so I’m working hard to get it!!!”

Kill those negative thoughts & doubts before they have a chance to kill your dream!!! Replace them with God’s promises & dream about the AWESOME future God has for you!!!

SuperStarrs, have you ever had someone question your passion by calling you obsessive, fanatic or excessive???

How will you handle it the next time it happens???

What are you passionate about???

Are you putting Faith into Action???

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“!!!

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”.

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”.

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!!!

IMG_20170820_155617_531 My Sis-in-law Vickie Starr.

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!!!

20170819_160446 So Pretty!!!

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”!!!

IN THE WEIGHTING

Wife. Mom. Runner.

Tag: Weighlossjourney

My 9th Half Marathon

CrAzY With A Purpose!!!

You Can Ask

Happy New Year’s SuperStarrs!!!

When Life Stinks!!!

What I Learned From Forrest Gump!!!

Eclipse 2017

Stop Dreading & Complaining!!!

Two Things You’ve Gotta Have!!!

My Morning Routine!!!