Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Mrs. Idaho America Pageant Night!

My family!! I adore each and every one of you! :-)
Swimsuit Competition! Thank you Rebecca Carington!!
Costume! I loved representing BSU Football!!!! GOOO Broncos!!

Out of 16 Beautiful Amazing Woman I got in the Top 6. It was a wonderful weekend and I had so much fun. I also got an award for the most years married. Ron and I loved getting this award!!
I felt honored to have gotten to know so many wonderful woman and again
get to know even more about myself.
On April 22nd I celebrated reaching a goal of 100 pounds of weight loss. Reaching this goal right before the pageant was wonderful! I thank my sponsor and wonderful trainer Rebecca Carington for getting me in the best shape I have ever been in. You are not only my trainer you are such a wonderful friend!
Thank you all for your support and love. I am blessed to have so many
friends that care about me.

Today I received a call from a local school. It was a counselor asking me if I would come and be a part of their career day. I will be doing Mock Interviews with the youth and also be a motivational speaker giving a speech on setting goals and how to keep the goals you set. I love the trickle down affect of doing pageants as this sweet lady watched the pageant the other night and heard my story. Truly it is a blessing in my life to do the best I can to help others on my path through life. :-)

27 comments:

Marybeth said...

I found your site on Welsphere. That is so cool you have lost 100 pounds. I follow your blog and when I saw this post pop up on welsphere I had to come to your blog and just say congratulations. Your gown is very pretty and what a cute family you have.

You have been an inspiration to me.

Your hard work has help many I am sure.

Tina said...

Great pictures! I read your articles on Iowa. What a accomplishment to loose 100 pounds you should be very proud!
Your gown looks great on you. congratulations.

Crystal said...

Good work! I love Welsphere and visit your page often. You are so inspiring! Thank you for being such a great example of how you can get your diabetes under control through weight loss and exercise.
You look beautiful. Congratulations!

C Drainy said...

You look great! You make a wonderful for spokes person for Type 2 diabetes awareness. I have read so many of your articles and appreciate you getting the word out. For those of us who have it you are such a great roll model.
Congratulations in making the Top 6. I can see why you did you are beautiful!
Congratulations on your 100 pounds off!
You inspire me and many ohters.

Tracy said...

Wonderful Job! 100 pounds. Great Accomplishment. I really admire your dedication and hard work!

You look Beautiful and what a awesome gown.

Wellsphere reader

H.K. said...

Congratualtions on keeping off the 100 pound weight loss and you and your husband make a beautiful couple!

I have many family members who are on dialysis because of diabetes, so it's an inspiration to read your blog, I don't want to follow their path.

Elaine said...

Congratulations on your success. You are a beautiful woman. congrats on reaching your 100 pound goal. That is such a example to others.
Your dress is so pretty and you and your family are adorable.

Best wishes for your future. Keep spreading you message.

Linda said...

Your message is very moving.
I have a 12 yr old who is pre-diabetic and we are working on the whole family doing a lifestyle change. You have a Wonderful Web Site. I have a sit down job but am now doing the 6 small meals a day. It's been great so far and planning them out has been easy with the food's you listed.

Cathy Aileen NC said...

You have a great health blog. I am a nutritionist and am interested in your story. I would love for you to be apart of a study I am doing.
I will try to contact you via e-mail.

Congratulations on the pageant and 100 pounds.

Justine said...

I have to share your story with my sister. I am still in awww with your web site. Congratulations on your weight loss. Congratulations on being in the top 6 in the pageant.

Great message

Suzanne said...

I found your site on the Diabetes O.C.
I think it's great that you have lost 100 pounds and now speak about it and help others. I have had diabetes for yrs and I really look up to you for all your doing.

Congratulations on your pageant. That is awesome.

Thank you for your example

Tina Johnson said...

Jill,
I am so inspired by your story of losing 100 pounds. That is so impressive!

At work, we are starting an on-line weight management program next week and have over 300 people we will be coaching. I love your picture of Michael Phelps idea. Maybe that will help me when I decide I don't want to move on a particular day!

I am so glad you are doing well.

Patty J said...

Truly inspiring! Fabulous over 40's interview was great. Thanks for sharing your story

svania said...

Beautiful interview! I love your message. you truly have a amazing journey to share.

Lisa said...

Congrats! you look so beautiful! Do you mind if I link your site on my site?

Theresa said...

Reaching a goal of 100 pounds is something to shout about. I read your story over at
the fashionable bambino.com

I have pre-diabetes and really worry about getting the full blown. It's hard to lose weight. Thanks for the motivation.

Sue said...

great story of determination. I am a diabetic and want to draw more from your story in hopes of having such a wonderful out-come.

Rebecca said...

found you on The fashionable housewife. really enjoyed your podcast. you are an inspiration to mom's out there who have lost their identity while raising kids. I think it's great that you are taking something bad and turning it into something so positive.

Dondra said...

Read about you and listened to your podcast. Great work! 100 pounds is something to be proud of. It''s great you are taking your message far and reaching so many.

Best wishes for many more successes.

Christina said...

found your site on diets in review!
You have an amazing body wow! It's hard to believe your were ever 100 pounds over weight.
congrat's with the Mrs Idhao pageant.

loved the podcast

dan said...

diets in review had your information on it. you have a great site.

Mindy said...

I read your success story over at fabulous after 40. You look great. what a wonderful way to celebrate your weight loss with a beauty pageant.

Jan said...

Saw your site on everyday health. You look beautiful! Your tan really does look natural. Good for you for not using tanning beds.

Georgia McMann said...

Congratulations, I am so very impressed with your story and your lifestyle to help and inspire others. I was reading your interview on how they lost the weight.
You have definitely inspired me.

Heather said...

Loved your comment on everyday health.
I have to agree! Wonderful site. I am sure you are helping many many diabetics.

Great example. Congratulations on the Mrs. Idaho pageant. I love pageants. Wish I could have seen yours.

Donda said...

How exciting. I have been following you on Twitter and love your story. You look wonderful. You have wonderful tips on your web site and your story alone has me totally motivated.

Monica said...

Love you gown. I also think you have done a wonderful job with your platform. Compete again you would make a wonderful Mrs. Idaho.
I have done Miss Teen Idaho 2 times and loved it.

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