debbie bell’s BodyBlog

I haven’t forgot that I will fill you all in on my training … just working on the perfection of it is all before I disclose my secrets he he ..
Lots of smiles and have a healthy happy weekend .. deb

Here I am feeling quite selfish.. I know that I have been very focused on my competitions.. but in my down time  I have recently had time to enjoy reading some of the profiles and blogs put up here on this site.. and I need to share something with ALL of you!!!!
THE WIZARD OF OZ .. I am sure there is not one person who has not seen or know of this movie … I want to refer to Dorothy.
Dorothy thought her life to be miserable and always was searching for something she thought she wanted to make her life better..have something she couldnt have..or searching for that something to make things right for HER!
PROBLEM:  Too many people consistantly told her how to live her life, what to do and how to do it!!!!  And she listened and thought it to be true because that was what the popular majority thought to right!!
Though the moral of the story - which I love and live by - is that in the end she *with the help of others* (key factor - which I shall speak later about) realized that she had the ability to do what it was she thought she couldn’t.. or have what she thought she didn’t.. I think You get my point..
Its funny how we live our lives every day not realizing the potential of what we are able to accomplish.. because of.. media .. self doubt … or just other people telling us we cant ..
so that voice that WE ALL HAVE that gives us the motivation to succeed in life slowly dissipates!!! .. I have learned that not only do WE ALL have the ability to do what ever it is we want to accomplish but having good people around us - is a major plus!!!!
So In my traveling journey of competing I hope to inspire many including myself with my belief and strength!!!
And of course smiling always makes for a happier and healthier day .. I send you all many smiles .. debbie

Here I am feeling quite selfish.. I know that I have been very focused on my competitions.. but in my down time  I have recently had time to enjoy reading some of the profiles and blogs put up here on this site.. and I need to share something with ALL of you!!!!
THE WIZARD OF OZ .. I am sure there is not one person who has not seen or know of this movie … I want to refer to Dorothy.
Dorothy thought her life to be miserable and always was searching for something she thought she wanted to make her life better..have something she couldnt have..or searching for that something to make things right for HER!
PROBLEM:  Too many people consitantly told her how to live her life, what to do and how to do it!!!!  And she listened and thought it to be true because that was what the popular majority thought to right!!
Though the moral of the story - which I love and live by - is that in the end she *with the help of others* (key factor - which I shall speak later about) realized that she had the ability to do what it was she thought she couldn’t.. or have what she thought she didn’t.. I think You get my point..
Its funny how we live our lives every day not realizing the potential of what we are able to accomplish.. because of.. media .. self doubt … or just other people telling us we cant ..
so that voice that WE ALL HAVE that gives us the motivation to succeed in life slowly dissipates!!! .. I have learned that not only do WE ALL have the ability to do what ever it is we want to accomplish but having good people around us - is a major plus!!!!
So In my traveling journey of competing I hope to inspire many including myself with my belief and strength!!!
And of course smiling always makes for a happier and healthier day .. I send you all many smiles .. debbie

so the Nationals are this weekend.. wish I could be there.. but taking some down time.. though my friends who are there I am in there hearts and dont need much luck at all for I know they have what it takes.. and you know who I am talking about .. if you are reading this
Stress  levels.. main topic of todays subject… well I must say that STRESS .. has a HUGE effect on the way our bodies work .. especially mine!!!
So as Tony Robins has said and many other of my inspirational icons ..no matter what is going on around to always keep peace of mind and know that G-D is there always .. as long as we do good amongst others we shall always find not only peace but the way to success in our lives!!!! Which will lead me- and all - to have a wonderful and successful workout!!!  Which unfortunately didnt happen today.. which is why I suppose I  am sharing this with you all .. however I have
been inspired by a secret source which I shall reveal shortly ..   so tune in tom.  for my update on my planned exciting workout!!!!
Be Healthy Happy and as I keep smiling deb:)

Ok.. now to get down and serious .. I for now will discuss my workouts.. and how serious I am to work on my physique!!!
It begins with letting all of the nonsense in my life dissipate!!  Well at least not to effect my concentration!  
So it begins getting serious about taking my supplements and food more seriously as I should .. and then physically doing what is correct for me to be in tip top shape.. which I will follow up in my next blog..for now I am making It clear how serious I am to get to the top .. for that is all my life will be consumed of for now.. of course except for my doggie… and my clients.. but my main priority is to explain how and what I will be doing for the next 2 months to transform my body!!  Which I fully intend on filling you all in as the weeks go by .. thank you again for being so supportive
and I promise that Mrs. Terminator is Back .. he he :) with a bunch of smiles

At the end of the day we all go home to our families .. spouse .. pets .. or just ourselves.. and the reality of truth sets in.. no input from others to jade our thought process or discourage us from feeling good about ourselves.. or misinterpretations from those that try to kiss bootie cause there is an ulterior motive!! Unless of course we are watching Lifetime Movies ..he he ..:)
I bring this point up because in the solace I find in my home with my adorable little wonder (boo boo -toy poodle:) ) there are no voices telling me what to do or how to run my life..(though mind you all I am fully aware that we all need eachother to survive .. so I hope that you understand my point )  I was reading some blogs from some of the members here and there was some really wonderful things that people have said.. which got me to thinking how important it is to trust our Instincts.. and believe ALWAYS what we feel inside to be true!!!  In the context of not only emotionally but physically for our bodies mind and soul!!!
For I do believe that we all know ourselves better than anyone.. most definitely.. and just have to listen to that little voice inside of us..
I know I am speaking as if to be I suppose a lecture.. but I say this coming from my own experience and heart!!!  And just wanted to share it with you all!! .
So I  do want to apologize for not responding to the blogs that I have read but promise to very soon.. and want to thank you for the inspiration and realization that what I already knew to be true..
The inspiration I speak of from this site makes me continue to become better than I even thought I could.. every day!!  from the comments I recieve and words I have read .. help me to challenge myself to work harder to succeed in my goals!!!
To all of you stay Healthy Happy and as I keep smiling
debbie

Ok… so now we get down to why I am really here.. to stay focused fit and happy .. and of course smiley !!!!
I am intending to kick butt at my next show which will be November 10th.. here in NY.. I am refocused and totally intend on
directing my intentions on getting myself in the best shape I have ever been in!!!!  No time for nonsense..
I have made not only a conscious decision but a choice to make sure that NOTHING will turn me away from what my goal is ..
and that will be to succeed in the way G-D and I have intended me to do so!!!
I know I tend to get a slight bit sappy at times .. but it is the faith I believe (and sappiness ) that gives me the drive to become better emotionally and physically!!
..which in turn through all my experiences will hopefully show and help others how we are all HUMAN and that we only have one body in this life — and how important it is to take care of our selves through fitness.. for how can we function if we dont have our health!!!  Which so many of us forget…  (of course a little vanity is involved with this … however if there is no vanity what (unfortunatly but not so much ) would be the reason for us to get in shape .. and for me to be able to help others and eventually realize the most important and most valuable item in the world is one our bodies and the next almost equivalent thing is love!!!
and there for sure is absolutely no price to put on either of these!!!
Be well Healthy and always keep smiling Db

I have to say that the comment from bodyauditor .. regarding my last blog has made more of an impact on me now than when I first read it!! I want to thank you first .. and let you know I fully believe in actions prior to words .. so many clients, friends, acquaintances, and for me now someone I thought to care about me (which I will explain in a moment) .. all are eager to speak words.. words.. talk .. that is all it is .. is talk - someone speaking words or poetry for what they want to be true for either themselves or have happen in their lives!!  It is a very nasty way to live your life.. and most of all words that not to be
true .. are more nasty and hurtful to those that they are portrayed upon.. especially when they are for ones own needs.. and fantasies. I have been a victim of someone lying to me .. to the point where I opened my heart and soul and truly believed what they said to me.. WOW… you would think I would be smart enough at this point in my life to realize how cruel and selfish people can be!!!  But unfortunately my heart is always open to those I believe to be truthful.. though G-D I suppose has created many great actors in this world that enjoy the pleasure of hurting others.. The reason I am speaking of this is because I hope to help other people through my painful experience.. and of course hopefully myself!!
I almost gave up .. On my competing .. on myself .. because I didn’t think I was worthy after the pain and lies I was told .. I will tell you .. In now a clear mind it has made me so much stronger .. as every life experience I go through has!! (And we all have that choice to learn and grow as oppossed to giving up!–as I -guilty as charged have done in
the past .. but for sure not ever again!!!! ).. It might not be the most pleasant way to get strength .. but as I preach to all my clients.. think of the alternative if you dont keep pushing yourself to succeed!!!
So In conclusion to my note that I share with all of you .. I should hope that people truly think about what might happen to another human being before they speak words for their own selfish needs.  For they might not really know how deeply it might effect that person!!
I wish you all happiness and health.. and always always always .. no matter what keep smiling!!! debbie:)

Hi my post for the week - getting back to working out feels incredible!!!  Knowing what I have done in the past and what I have
learned through my journey of competing - and through all the great people I have met on my way - I feel better than I ever have in my Life!!!
And I feel that through my experience not only have I grown.. but learned so much about people even more so than I thought I ever thought I knew before
- if that makes sense.  With this education I have gained I am taking my body and soul to a new and much better level!! And excited to experience the process.
As I have always told my clients .. it is the journey of getting to where your goals are set that make it all that more worth while when you achieve them!!!
And always as I set goals higher than you could ever expect to achieve .. for as one of my elementary teachers once said to me .. if you set goals below the ultimate of
extreme.. then all you could possibly expect is to only accomplish something way below than what have dreamt in our hearts of what we want to achieve or be in our lives!!!
So I hope to have been articulate enough to help you all understand the beauty I see .. have seen .. and continue to see as I follow my dreams.. living and accepting situations
that set me back.. for that is what helps me grow.. to  become stronger with my body, mind, and soul- which then in turn enables me to share my experiences with others
- To help them live out their dreams!!!
So in the meantime.. I just wanted to share the peace I feel in my heart and this new understanding that I have gained to (which I suppose I always had ) continue to be the best
I can and even better ..
G-D bless you all .. and don’t forget to smile .. as I .. db:)

Hi all .. Just wanted to drop a note .. its thundering pretty loud this evening and my poor little poodle is scared..I must send a picture of her for I know
you will all fall in love with her!!  
I really wanted to say to all you that.. well there is really no words to describe my gratitude for all of your kindness.
I was feeling rather down for a few days.. for reasons not necessary to explain.. but most of all upset with myself for not progressing better than I know I could!!!  And to be honest I have been a bit under the weather (no pun intended - the storm outside he he ) .. and I have not worked out in two weeks .. since my last show!! And though I have been told I look good in my National show.. I want to kick myself (and am ) in the butt for allowing myself to go out there looking like that!!!  Then to top it off if I wasn’t pissed off at myself enough for that- I almost crawled under a rock and packed my bags!! (well not completely but felt like it!!)  However I have received AGAIN.. so many positive wonderful heart felt comments from you guys that it has built my spirits up,  and no matter how sick I feel I am getting back to the gym tomorrow!!!  For just the mere fact that those who have taken the time to send me such inspiring messages.. probably knowing how I feel.. I obligate myself to -in your honor - to get my -you know what -in shape!!!  And show you all what I can do and what I can be .. so I thank you all once again .. for helping me help myself.. as I will help all of you and not let ANY of you down!!! Nor myself!!!
Thank you, thank you, and more thank yous. and most of all G-D bless you ALL!!!
Dont forget to keep smiling - now I am once again as well !!!! debbie