tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52284249641702804092024-03-05T07:14:34.543-05:00IT IZ WHAT IT IZ WITH LIZLife Stories and Lessons with Elizabeth Ward SmallItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-24382496476739026282012-04-27T22:32:00.001-04:002012-04-27T22:32:19.587-04:00What happens after Dick and Janes!ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-9178139183600109942012-03-08T22:22:00.001-05:002012-03-08T22:22:25.526-05:00Design your own IPhone CoverSendoutcards.com/31882ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-69202596509163809102011-06-27T15:00:00.000-04:002011-06-27T15:00:24.099-04:006 Months to Date...I am BAAACCCKKK! MOTIVATED and READY!
Maybe it has been the adjustment of turning 40 that put writing on the back burner, or maybe it is that I feared what would come of out my mouth in the last 6 months that kept me from writing...
We all have them...times in our life that we are foggy. That the world is moving around you and you are just sitting and watching and waiting..The times of transition from one period of life to ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-1550755397848474022010-12-26T01:16:00.000-05:002010-12-26T01:16:44.517-05:00In this moment....It is post Christmas 2010. Ok just 45 minutes outside of the big day and here I am before I close my eyes reflecting on the day.
My 1st official day of being 40 and I had to honestly ask myself...Am I perimenopausal or something? I woke up and before my coffee was stirred I was crying...My kids opened Santa and as I watched them I held back tears to the point my jaw was quivering. I exploded ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-25088761878304143272010-11-29T01:13:00.000-05:002010-11-29T01:13:39.364-05:00Have we been SCAMMED by SCANS? QR CODES UPDATE!Maybe you read my post on QR CODES when I was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning! Well, I have to post and share with you some sad, sad news....
NOW I feel like the little kid at Christmas that's motor scooter battery just died after only 15 minutes of riding it or the time that I ran out of the Betty Crocker packs for my Easy Oven...I mean... Gut wrenching torture...WHO DOES THAT TO MEItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-44248056786448785682010-08-28T23:12:00.000-04:002010-08-28T23:12:05.152-04:00HE AIN'T GOT NO FLEAS!
I have to share this! Page 52 in Chapter two of Andy Albright's book reads:
A favorite saying of mine is, "A dog in the hunt ain't got no fleas." When a bird or rabbit dog works, he is aware of nothing else. The same dog in a kennel, if he has fleas, will let them bother him. he will sit and scratch. However, that same flea-ridden dog does not know fleas exist when he is on the hunt. HE IS ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-89416738778516305002010-08-18T07:02:00.000-04:002010-08-18T07:02:34.414-04:00A Visit to Pleasure Island In More Ways than One!This past weekend our family packed it all up and pulled out of the driveway for destination: OCEAN WAVES and SAND BETWEEN TOES!
In debating where to land we thought it would be fun to take the kids to the place that Lynn and I shared our first weekend together...Carolina Beach. It has been years since we visited Brits Doughnuts, the boardwalk of memories and of course, the sunset cruise down ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-81952235129170483192010-08-04T07:28:00.000-04:002010-08-04T07:28:58.926-04:00Do not be Confused...WINNING IS EVERYTHING!
There is nothing like football camp. Watching drills and new plays and hearing the coach yell for three hours straight takes me back to those years I was being molded myself to some being of "Greatness"!
As the mother of a 15 year old it was a pleasant surprise to finally hear a coach on the field that understood for once the true meaning to real life and real success. As I watched the boys ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-7393799792309500052010-07-13T05:18:00.000-04:002010-07-13T05:18:18.569-04:00Tuesday Thoughts...
Why do people seek Happiness when Happiness is actually a choice?
Choices....Ahhhhh...The secret of life and how we live...
Happy Tuesday! God Bless!ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-88381630969783230812010-07-13T04:34:00.001-04:002010-07-13T04:42:15.799-04:00LIFE UPDATE: MOVING FORWARD!
What a Monday! I love life and love all of the curve balls that are being thrown at me right now! I have to accept that and keep moving! My goal is to hit a home run on ALL of the pitches! The high balls, the low balls, the fast balls and the knock you down balls! You see, Every step is a step to move forward! Even when life has you upside down and you are holding on for dear life you haveItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-822418404644782942010-07-06T01:05:00.000-04:002010-07-06T01:05:04.399-04:00Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones: 6 Character Defects that could Hinder Your Success in Life...
"Take the stumbling blocks out of the way." Isa 57:14
When waking each day to follow the will of God we have to wake with a clean and clear heart and mind. To wake with a clean and clear heart and mind, one must go to bed with just that...
I could blog to you about sleep patterns and the habits that you could develop to sleep better but I felt lead tonight to share with you a lesson in life ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-61053825348832577622010-07-05T23:39:00.000-04:002010-07-05T23:39:23.170-04:00Oops...Again...I fell off the Wagon!
I would like to blame a million people for why I fell off the wagon after competing in April. The bottom line and the fact is I can only blame myself. Sure, circumstances lead me to get off track but I am the one that took the steps to get into shape and I am for sure the one that allowed myself to BINGE into an unhealthy stage of carbs, sugar and carbs....OK and yes....Some Margaritas at 900 ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-60724092634308232002010-06-15T00:07:00.000-04:002010-06-15T00:07:50.209-04:00Motivational Moment with LizJust a wall of words before bed...
Taken from a poster...I feel this says a lot!
“Meeting people halfway is the most significant trip we can take. We don’t work for each other…we work with each other.”
Now this is trip I would like more people to be going on!ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-22512611811210018582010-06-14T19:15:00.001-04:002010-06-14T19:17:31.317-04:00Back in the Saddle Again! Its BODY REHAB TIME!
I guess you could say I hit the wall! I hit my goal and I competed in the 2010 NC State Body Building show. This was April 10th and yes, I did a great job for my 1st show and yes, I saw my abs, my butt lifted and I honestly loved how 119 lbs looked! I did not like how .25 carbs a day felt and now I am on the mission to get back to 119 with the facts I have learned from Jen Hendershott, Ms. ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-78259858710222923962010-06-14T08:52:00.001-04:002010-06-14T08:52:39.360-04:00Day one Body RehabCalling all participants in body rehab! Day one is today and your goal is to up your water intake! Flush out the waste and push to get in at least 90 oz! You should have to use the potty about every 15-30 min! Write down your food intake and shoot for 6-7 clean small meals! Oh and of course sweat for at least one hour today! Can you do it? Sure you can!Sign up for bootcamp with Jen ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-8080535103839361472010-06-03T09:17:00.003-04:002010-06-03T09:42:29.363-04:00The Best is Yet to Come...Dedications to a life of love well lived...
Roscoe Register Ward Sr. and Eva Estell JessupMarried July 3, 1938
A life of love well lived...
I can't wait to start sharing many of the love stories about my grandmother and grandfather. I will title these the Best is Yet To Come...My grandfather passed away last week and we buried him a week ago today. My grandmother is still alive and is as beautiful as the picture above...
I learned so manyItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-78383670384119118302010-06-02T00:13:00.000-04:002010-06-02T00:13:23.271-04:00Pass it on...If this does not move you...YOU ARE DEAD!
Serious. If this does not spark you in some way than you are either in serious depression and need immediate attention or you are the most negative person I know. If you are depressed. Get help. Call me. I am not your answer but please reach out to someone. If you are the 2nd of two please do not call me. Unfriend me and stay away from me. I do not surround myself with NEGATIVE peeps!
OK now ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-86349727692413588592010-05-17T16:50:00.000-04:002010-05-17T16:50:55.836-04:00So..What is Next? Only the Good Lord Knows..It is amazing how time flies! I guess that cliche has been around forever but the truth it that the older I am getting the faster the sand is sifting through the hourglass...
I apologize for not updating the blog in a while. I think when you take your brain to .25 carbs a day it takes a while to get back to normal. Then...once you are even close to normal (meaning eating ice cream and all of ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-90844137040107478262010-04-23T00:40:00.001-04:002010-04-23T00:45:28.459-04:00An answer to a QUESTION...and today's tip on RELATIONSHIPS~I was sent a message via Linked in about my company "The 3 B Method" Living Life Busy, Balanced and Blessed. The person said they understood what I meant by Busy and Balanced but wanted to know what I meant by Blessed...
Maybe the person is sincere in asking so I am going to be sincere in answering.
Blessed is a choice we make everyday. Being Blessed and living a Blessed Life has nothing to do ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-53861004992505205952010-04-21T00:08:00.000-04:002010-04-21T00:08:31.277-04:00
Lynn and LizNPC NC Body Building ShowApril 1Oth 2010
ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-15762297866799773272010-04-21T00:06:00.000-04:002010-04-21T00:06:13.497-04:00The things I learned as a newby to competing...These things I learned are in no order but I want to publish for anyone that ever wants to compete or that is competing for the 1st time...
Fake Eyelashes...Practice with a pair before the big day...
Posing...Practice posing everyday before you compete...competing next year...that means practice 365 days!
Look at the judges...Not the audience...
Follow the instructions to where to go and ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-53624546347700641862010-04-20T23:47:00.002-04:002010-04-21T00:20:56.849-04:00I will compete in a body building show before I turn 40...CHECK IT OFF LIST! DONE!I still can't believe I did it...I also never dreamed that competing would be as hard as it was! I owe so many people a huge thank you for the support, love and encouragement and helping me keep the drive to eat so much tilapia and asparagus!
I also owe so many people a huge apology for saying that competing would not be so hard...I have helped my friends and my husband for years and have ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-9043682415379547782010-04-09T00:33:00.000-04:002010-04-09T00:33:07.608-04:00Words I am HOLDING ON TOO!
Do not doubt your abilities. Do not delay your worthy impressions. With God’s help, you cannot fail. He will give you the courage to participate in meaningful change and purposeful living.
Great words from Marvin J. AshtonItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-11664432019675973872010-04-08T00:43:00.000-04:002010-04-08T00:43:31.613-04:00Gotta Love Some Lynn...Eyes Only...Hands OFF!I will let this be a picture blog...I am really proud of him!
Yeah...At 47 he looks really great...Ladies...You can look all you want but don't even think about touching...I am not kidding either...:)
I am low carb and I am liable to kick someone square in the tush if I have too...
Gee...he does look good though! He has worked hard and is a winner to me no matter what!
ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228424964170280409.post-51253773338553247012010-04-08T00:30:00.000-04:002010-04-08T00:30:36.461-04:00OOOH Now I am getting EXCITED!
OK Friends...I know I am all over the place! That is the ADHD in me that I personally think I manage pretty well juggling a million balls and two fun, loving and CRAZY kids! I know that when I am focused I may only blog about one subject over and over again...Sorry - I am just wired that way and this week, spring break is all about prepping for this NPC show! The picture above was taken ItIZWhatItIZwithLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758604224918358924noreply@blogger.com2