On resolutions and new projects
What am I doing taking on another project? Am I crazy? :)
Actually, this is a project that I hope really takes off and can become a source of motivation and strength for not only me, but my four friends that are going on the journey with me.
Go ahead, call us crazy, but we're banding together and documenting our year-long journeys to better health in video form. We started out on Wednesday, New Years Eve, by setting up a camera and just talking about what we want the new year to bring. We said out loud what our goals are and we're hoping that by giving a voice to them, it will help us be that much stronger in taking personal steps in a successful direction.
We don't have the first episode up yet (have to film a bit to get some, right?), but here's a little taste of what we're doing, and I think it's great and brave and worth watching. And I'm so thrilled and humbled that these girls would allow me to handle their personal stories. Talk about trust. :)
BTW, when Jen saw the trailer below, she was all, "Wow! It's like we're on Oprah or something!" It's called creative editing, and it was so much fun putting together. ;)
Actually, this is a project that I hope really takes off and can become a source of motivation and strength for not only me, but my four friends that are going on the journey with me.
Go ahead, call us crazy, but we're banding together and documenting our year-long journeys to better health in video form. We started out on Wednesday, New Years Eve, by setting up a camera and just talking about what we want the new year to bring. We said out loud what our goals are and we're hoping that by giving a voice to them, it will help us be that much stronger in taking personal steps in a successful direction.
We don't have the first episode up yet (have to film a bit to get some, right?), but here's a little taste of what we're doing, and I think it's great and brave and worth watching. And I'm so thrilled and humbled that these girls would allow me to handle their personal stories. Talk about trust. :)
BTW, when Jen saw the trailer below, she was all, "Wow! It's like we're on Oprah or something!" It's called creative editing, and it was so much fun putting together. ;)
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posted on January 2, 2009 9:44 PM by Kristina |
46 Comments posted in 5phatfriends |
Kristina,
I love your new header and can't wait to see more on your videos about living healthier. It is definately something I struggle with myself. Thank you!
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(this is Jen, BTW. As in: "hi, I'm Jen. I'm 29...yada, yada". So I can say that!)
Fabulous concept!
OMG! I was so totally was thinking about doing something like this for the past 6 months, but here we are Jan. 2nd and I just feel like I missed the boat because I didn't start on the first! Must be the OCD in me. I figured I'd do personal videos of myself. Recording my feelings, thoughts and explaining what I want to achieve health wise and record my journey along the way..... You know what, I think you've just inspired me to do so. Forget not being perfect and starting on Jan. 1st! Who cares? I'm going to do it for me. I am my worst critic and no one is going to care what day or time I started, so long as I did it for myself! Best of luck to you and your friends! I hope to see you all at a healthier new YOU at the end of this year! :)
You guys are so cute. I'm so interested to see how the rest of the videos turn out. your phat friend behind the scenes. Peace out.
Totally awesome! This is going to be fun. I, myself, am working on changing my "health" this year too. It will be great to see all your progress.
Kristina,
I LOVE your ideas! You're cards are amazing...and now this new wonderful idea? :) I'm really looking forward to this. I needed some encouragement myself...and here it is! Thanks!!
WOW.you're right...you are brave to put it out there...good for you. I will watch..I am starting my own health kick on Monday ... wedding in Mexico in July (not mine) and don't want to be the only "heavy" parent :-)
I'll be watching you! Thanks
Sue
cute teaser. talk about accountability... that would make me nervous! good luck to all of you!
What a fantastic idea. I can't wait to see more :)
Good luck- they say that if you write it down, you're more likely to fulfil your goals- and fulfil them you will.
i love what you guys are doing!!two thumbs up!! i give you guys props for making it public. i wish you guys all the luck in the world!!
ps. i love your title!! 5 pretty hot and tempting! heheh
Beautiful. I can't wait to see more of you very brave ladies.
Great idea! Maybe some of this will rub off on me. :-)
Very cool and inspiring! I can't wait to see what's next. I've started my own journey to better health...but don't think I'm brave enough to broadcast it! Good luck!
I can't wait to see more, Kristina! Love "5 Phat Friends!" This looks like a very cool concept in so many ways! Hugs! :)
Cute, cute, cute. ALL of you!..... Kristina I am loving your curls, sweet as can be! Best wishes on your new venture, I can't wait to see more!
WOW...I can not wait for this to start rolling in! I need it, along with the rest of the world! You are such a great person, your friends are so special too! I love this concept, and can not wait...oh, I said that...hurry! Thanks!
Oh my gosh. You are fabulous. Becoming healthier has been a goal for 2 years now, would you mind if others left comments and joined in with you. What a fabulous inspiration all of you will be.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
That is so AWESOME! you go girls! What a great idea. I love that you're sharing it with the world. Wishing you all the best of luck.
I'll be joining you on my own personal journey too, thanks for the inspiration!
Great idea, instead of the rich and famous, it's going to be ordinary people with the same life styles to relate to. I will be an avid watcher. By the way, you are specal ordinary!!!! Please keep on entertaining, sharing and teaching!!!
Iris
Wow! What an inspiration! I need all the extra help in my weight loss/healthier lifestyle journey! I am sure I am not alone. So I hope your journey helps mine. Make that 5phatfriends and a virtual phatbuddy.
I know it will be amazing, and lots of fun. Good luck!
I'm so very curious...I can't wait to see more!
What phabulous and phat phriends you have that want to share their success with the world! Great idea and the commitment is so motivating. I am also taking the challenge to become phitter during 2009.
Love your videos- I look forward to them every Mon. and Fri.
Thanks.
Pat
I can't wait to see how your journey(s) go this year....I'm with you phriends!!
You guys are couragous. FNow that is commitment. I so want to be involved in a plan like this. My daughter and I started one together last year and life happened and so we never made it thru to our set goal. We must or at least I must give it another try. So I will be on a daily walking plan because I do not get any excercise at all. That is my problem. I want to be fit again. If I put up a visual of what I am shooting for then I am reminded everyday to get off my duff and walk! I am trying to get my 18 year old daughter to join me in the walking again.
So hurray for you guys!
Best wishes for the journey. I will be cheering you on
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
I admire you all for this deciding to pursue this endeavor. I can hardly wait to hear and see what happens next! Yay.
Congrats Girls!! I'll be watching!!
LOVE IT! You go girls! Getting fine and healthy in 2009!
wow. So that was all of...what...3 seconds?...and I'm already hooked! Can't wait to see what five beautiful and creative women can come up with when they put their heads together. I'm sure it will be fun and inspiring in equal measure. Way to go!!
Can not wait to see what yall have planned. Happy New Year.
I like!! You always make me want to make videos for my blog. Not totally sure anyone would watch em or how I'd make em! :P
Looks like this is going to be great! You never do something half way. :) (That's a compliment, by the way)
I'm committed to eating better and exercising this year. It WILL happen, and I'm excited to follow along with you and your friends.
What a fabulous idea.
My new years resolution this year is to get healthier and i take the plunge starting on Wednesday evening.
woohoooo this is a big thing.
I can't wait to see what is next! This looks like it is going to be great!
How cool. Can't wait to see the follow-ups. You are so lucky to have these friends to travel the journey with you. I wish you all the very very best.
You go girls ... I'll be joining you in Illinois!! Looking forward to watching you get "healthier" and inspiring me too!
What kinds of things are you guys going to do to improve your health? Will you be talking about that in more detail?
I think this is a great idea and wish you all much luck and success
DeAnn
I'm starting out on a similar journey but without the video. Love the idea though. I look forward to your updates. Best of luck to us all!
Hi Kristina! I absolutely LOVE this idea!!! Fabulous!!! Can't wait to see your journey. I am starting Weight Watchers (again) with a friend on Thursday. I have gained 30 lbs in the past year ...am at my heaviest weight ever ...gulp!!! Thanx for the inspiration to get healthy. Keep it comin'!!
Kristina, I met you at Convention and you are a beautiful young woman, inside and out!! I think it's SO cool that you and your friends are doing this - very brave and it will be SO encouraging and helpful to the rest of us! I started my HEP (Healthier Eating Plan - it's NOT a "diet"!) today and even got in a bit of exercise too. I can hardly wait to see your next installment!!! HURRY please - we need this!!
I have a 10-month old granddaughter who is now crawling and I want to become more fit so I can run and play with her as she starts walking and running! And she'll have a sibling come July, so I want to be in better health so I can help out with the two babies!!
Can't wait to see the next installment, Kristina!
Susan
GReAT!
cant wait to see whats coming!
kisses
Oh, man! If I lived closer, I would totally request to be the sixth friend!!! (Not that your friends are my friends ... but, talk about motivation to be more healthful! Awesome!)
You guys are so inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey...I will be working on myself along with you...
Hi, I love your cards, your video is really cool. I myself have struggles with weight and I too am going to loose it this year.I actually started The week of Christmas and that was super hard, since im Mexican, we have lots of delicious greasy food lol, but if i can do it throughChristmas i can do it all yr.I have lost 20 pounds since then, now i only have 80 to go. A lil at a time. I wish you the best of luck.
What program do you use for your editing?
Love,
Daya