Learning About Life With Makeup!!

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I love to find life lessons in physical things that are going on in life!!!  Every day when I go to work, I use my wonderful Younique mascara on one eye to demonstrate how different it is.  Every day, I think to myself that this mascara isn't doing much compared to the old mascara, but then when I compare the two, I have a "holy cow" moment because the difference is very evident!!!

This  mascara doesn't look like much while you are putting it on, but as you add the layers, you begin to see the difference, then you compare to your other eye and you see the WOW!!

This is the same principal in life!!!  We build and build on top of each bit of knowledge we gain.  While we are building our knowledge base, we may not see the differences in our life until one day we look back at where we have come from and WOW!! Just WOW!!

So I hope you are encouraged to build and build and build, just like we do with the lashes!!!  One day you will see how beneficial your hard work and diligence has really become!!
Love ya,
SoniaRai

Getting Back Up

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Welcome to Weight Loss Wednesday!!!!
We have had a ton of stuff going on in life so I got lazy with my exercise!!!!  But I'm getting back up...I will tell you how it works for me, I fall down, then I think positive about my goals, then my actions follow!!!!

Proverbs 23:7 in the Amplified version says For as he thinks in his heart, so is he!!!

So I choose to think positive so I will be positive!!!  I'm starting a 14 day challenge with exercise.....I am so excited that we sell the T-Tapp products at the Med Station now....so come by and see us!!  You can try them out before you buy!  If you don't live in Lamar, just follow this link:  T-Tapp!!

Love ya,
SoniaRai

Half Painted Face!!

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As you can see, I only painted half my face this morning for this video!!!!  I love Younique makeup and the way it makes me feel.  Beautiful on the outside to reflect how I feel on the inside!!!!  I love how Younique transforms my skin to cover the red areas that got burnt when I was a teenager!!

With all that said though, true transformation comes from the inside.  In order to transform, I have learned to think positive about what needs to be changed in my life.  In order to do this I feed my mind what it needs to think on... If exercise is what I am struggling with, then I feed my mind T-Tapp seminar videos or re-read the book, pretty soon I am exercising again!!!  I love how transformation in the body and action begins in our mind and all we must do is feed it!!!

I love transformation and positive thinking mixed with knowledge and of course prayer!!!
I hope you have an awesome day!!
With Lots of Love,
SoniaRai

Let's Cover Up Those Ugly Spots!! but Stay Away From Caked On Base Makeup!!

I used to wear caked on base makeup!!! I was trying to cover up every little flaw on my face!!!  I hate to admit this, but the wonderful man in my life pointed out to me that a little base makeup goes a long way!  I have tried lots of different brands but when I discovered Younique I fell in love!!!

The photo is a before and after with only one coat of Touch Pressed Powder Foundation!!!  This stuff is amazing!!!  No more caked on face.  My makeup looks natural and my face looks beautiful.  I think it looks beautiful and that is all that matters!!!!

Click here to read a my review on all or Younique's base makeup!!

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I have to add that one of the reasons I wore caked on makeup was because I didn't know that people weren't looking at every flaw.  If you are trying to cover every flaw, I encourage you to STOP!  You are probably making it worse!!!  People are looking at you through your eyes and your smile and your laughter and even your tears.  They see your kind gestures and your soothing words more than they see the flaws on your face... You are beautiful because of your attitude and your heart, not just your face!!!

I was self conscious because of my weight problem and my sugar addiction that caused brown spots on my face.  I thought that when people saw me coming they thought to themselves, there comes Sonia, the fat ugly lady!  I finally realized that the people who mattered didn't even see me as overweight and unhealthy, what mattered to them was who I was on the inside and how I made them feel about themselves when they were around me.

So if you are trying to cover up your face because of a self worth image....STOP!!!  Learn to love yourself..  Love doesn't keep any record of wrong, so be nice to yourself...Focus more on the inside you, it will show on the outside!!

Of course I want you to buy makeup...LOL....because I love makeup and I love beauty, inside and out!! But I would rather you to see yourself as beautiful because of who you are on the inside and just have fun with makeup!!!

With Lots of Love,
SoniaRai

You Are What You Think!!

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I have heard all my life, You Are What You Eat! But, actually we Are What We Think!  Like I said in the video, I fell off the weight loss wagon this week due to life events but I'm getting back on because of my thinking!!  I am constantly thinking about how wonderful this journey has been and how wonderful it is and how wonderful it will be!!

The journey is sooooo important and thinking about the past with thankfulness and thinking about my goals with anticipation helps me to do in the present time!!!

Love Love Love thinking positive!!! It really pertains to weight loss and weight management.  Get your thoughts in order, get your life in order!!

Love ya,
SoniaRai

ENTER TO WIN A 3D MASCARA!!!!

I apologize for not being able to attend the Holiday Shopping Event in Sheldon this last Saturday!!!  My honey had a death in his family and we had to travel.  Here is a picture of my table I had planned for the event!!!
I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you to participate in what I had planned!!!
Here is a copy of the cute little sign I had planned!!!
1. Connect with me on FB
2. Go to my Party Page: Sonia's Virtual Younique Makeup Party
3. Read the Pinned Post and Follow The Directions to Book A Party
4. When we have finished with all the details of the party, I will enter you in the drawing!!!

The drawing will end Saturday November 22, 2014 at noon!!!

Have a great week!!
Love Ya,
SoniaRai

Sometimes Success Just Takes Time!!!

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Sometimes success just takes time!!! You can't expect fast results when it comes to weight loss or inch loss.  There are soooooooo many variables to getting healthy, sometimes it is hard to measure results in a short time frame.  I know personally, my body shape almost looks the same as it did when I was obese, just smaller. LOL I laugh about that because I know it isn't true, it just seems that way!  Needless to say, I have a few places I would like to see change!  I sometimes get tempted to get discouraged and give up!!! But, I refuse!!  I know that if God can take me this far, He can take me all the way to where I want to be!

Many, many years ago, I randomly opened the Bible to a section that promises restoration of the days of our youth.  I am living this promise in several different areas already but I intend to make good on my body as well.  There are small patches that I would love to see toned and I know this only comes with consistency and TIME!!  I can't work out for two weeks, look down at my stomach and get discouraged.  It takes a lot to be successful at whatever you are doing but everything takes time.  So give yourself a grace period and put a time frame on it!!!  As you work on your goals understand the big picture always takes time!! (unless God gives you a suddenly!!!!, but most of the time, He expects you to use discipline and growth)

My goal is to have a hot, smokin' body by next October!!!  So, I don't look at my problem areas in despair, I just keep up my workout routine and enjoy the small measures of success along the way!!  Thanks for coming on this weight loss and health journey with me.

Have a wonderful Weight Loss Wednesday!
Love Ya,
SoniaRai

Transformation Can Be Difficult: Get People Out Of Your Head!!

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Because transformation in your life can be difficult, I want to bare my soul and confess something that made my transformation more difficult!!!  I used to base my decisions on what I thought other people were thinking about me!!!  Holy Cow!! I didn't even talk to these people, I assumed that they would think a certain way and I would base my decisions on that assumption.  I esteemed them way too much!

There is one person in particular that I thought I was helping, but then I realized that I was actually valuing that person's opinion more than that person valued mine.  It was very twisted and I had to remove myself from the situation.  This person actually didn't do anything to make me feel this way, I just valued their opinion so much I based life decisions on what I thought they were thinking!!!! Does that make any sense?  I didn't even know I was doing that until one day it seemed like light was lit on my thought process and I had an "awe ha" moment!!!

Be careful who you allow in your head, even people you don't talk to.  Chances are, they aren't really concerned about your life anyway, but if they are, they probably don't belong there!! Get people out of your head and start thinking for yourself.

Now when I say that, I don't mean your minister or your spiritual leaders.  People have been placed in your life for a reason and some people hold a spot of authority and you should pay close attention to their words for you.  Be careful who these people are!!!  Make sure their lives reflect what you want in your life.....If their life is as big a mess as yours, they are probably not who you should listen to!!!

With that being said, be careful who you let in your head!!!  Think for yourself!!! Search the scriptures and other resources for the knowledge you need to finish your transformation......Your journey is yours and yours alone so be happy knowing your based your decisions on what your think is right, not what others think is best for you.  You have been given the tools to manage your own life, so be happy managing it!!!  Transformation goes much smoother when you do what you know is right for you!!!

Hope you have a wonderful Transformation Tuesday!!!
Love ya,
SoniaRai

 Watch My Eye Lashes Grow & Grow!!

1.     Bare Eye

2.    Apply One Coat of Gel Mascara to Entire Lashes

       During this coating shape and separate the lashes the best you can.

3.     Apply Another Coat of Gel to The Entire Lashes

       (This coat of Gel is to give the fibers something to stick to.)

        Then Apply Another Coat of Gel to The Entire Lashes 

        (This Seals the Fibers)

         Let Dry In Between Coats

4.     Apply the Third Coat of Gel and Second Coat of Fibers Only To The   Tips (This Lengthens the Lashes)

        Then Another Coat of Gel to Seal the Fibers Again

       

5.     Same procedure as Number 4 to continue lengthening.

You can Apply as many coats as you want to the entire lash and then to the tips.  I have ordered the lash comb from Younique which is made of metal instead of plastic.  I think with the comb I can put more layers on then separate the lash and get an even more awesome look!!!

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Cheating On Your Diet? How Do You Deal With Carb Overload?

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Sunday we went to the Chiefs game in KC and I ate some chips and dip and had some diet soda... I don't get upset with myself for enjoying life sometimes but there are annoying side affects to cheating!!!

Today is Friday and it has taken me all week to feel satisfied again!!!  Eating carbs can make you crave more carbs.  So when you are dieting or trying to eat clean be careful that you plan ahead for the cravings!!!

In order to help myself I packed extra vegetables every day for lunch, I brought some meat for lunch (I usually only eat veggies for lunch) and I practiced my survival skills outlined in this post: Overcoming Cravings - Survival Tips. Drinking a lot of water is soooooo important and vital to overcoming the cravings!!!!!

I feel great today and do not plan to "cheat" or have a fun day until Thanksgiving!!!  Although, I will have to do this all over again!!!  Sometimes eating fun just outweighs the risk of having a hard week.

Bottom Line:  Plan for the few days after carb overload!!!! This will help you to continue in your weight loss or health success!!!
Have a great weekend...
Love ya,
SoniaRai

How Do You Know What You Need?

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Tuesday we talked about receiving what belongs to us already......

How do you know what you need?

I think the negative thoughts and feelings in our life is a good indicator of what we need to receive.

For instance if fear is your problem, you need to figure out what the antidote to fear is.  According to the Bible love casts out fear so I need to receive love if I suffer from fear.

What if money is my problem, what is the opposite to poverty?  Blessings and prosperity!!  The Bible says you will prosper as your soul prospers so I need my soul to prosper.  Your soul is your will, mind and emotions so prospering in my soul could go back to fear!!! Which leads me back to receiving love again!!!  What a circle!!!  So that is just one way of looking at it.  Sometimes it is just nice to go straight for the blessings and know that whatever you need is already provided for you and just reach out there and receive the blessings!!!

I don't want to get too complicated here but bottom line is:  figure out what is negative in your life and receive the goodness of God to get rid of that thing!!  On a side note: enjoy the ride because stuff like this sometimes takes time with personal growth and learning...

Hope this didn't get tooooooo deep...It is just what is roaming around in my head today!!!
Have a great day!

I love you,
SoniaRai

You Just Gotta Start Somewhere!!

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I have been exercising for at least eight weeks now, almost everyday!!!!!  I have never seen this much muscle definition!!!

I am only exercising for 15 minutes and getting great results!!!  Like I said on the video, intense workouts and ten mile runs intimidate me.......That doesn't mean I don't think others shouldn't do it, I love their dedication and hard work.  I may never get there myself but I do what works for me!!!

I encourage you to find what works for you and just do it!!!  You Just Gotta Start Somewhere!!!!  Try walking around your kitchen ten times if that is what you are capable of doing....next week walk around the living room and the next week walk outside around the house!!!  I'm not kidding!!  Do what you can do!!!

The workout that I do is on my T-Tapp page....I have links to different products.  The good news is that The Med Station is going to start selling this program soon...so I will have more to say later about it.

For now.......I want to say:  You Just Gotta Start Somewhere!!!

Have a great day!!
I love you,
SoniaRai

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You ARE Good Enough To Receive Blessings!!!

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Welcome to Transformation Tuesday!  I am talking about a transformation tool that I am learning about!! That is I need to receive what has already been given to me.

Last Christmas my son bought me the latest, greatest version of Kindle Fire!!!  Did I receive that gift wholeheartedly?  You bet I did!  I use that tablet every day of my life.  But what if I didn't understand that he gave it to me and I just kept it in the box in the closet? Would I actually be receiving the wonderful gift he gave me?

If you follow me you know that God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit are a huge part of my life.  Through the many changes recently in my life I have thought a lot about them and their importance to me.  I have recently realized that their love for me is so huge I can not even begin to understand it's fullness......but the part that I do understand, am I trying to work for it?  or  Am I receiving it?

I think, because of my religious back ground, I was trying to work for it....BUT it doesn't work that way!!! God is love, He is our Father, we can be a horrible person and He will still love us!!!!! We don't have to jump through hoops to earn what He already gave us!!!!  So in an essence, I had been putting His love in a box in the closet because I didn't think I deserved it because I wasn't jumping through enough hoops for Him!!!  WOW!!!  Now I just have to learn to receive......

So right now, this morning, I put my hand on my heart and I verbally receive my Father's love.....and why stop there?
I receive healing from inner pain, I receive blessings of all kinds, I receive youth, beauty and strength.

What is it that is already in the atmosphere waiting for you to receive it today?  You are good enough!!!  You are worthy!!! Someone loves you more than your brain can comprehend!!!!!  All you have to do is receive His love.......

Have an awesome day!
I love you.....
SoniaRai

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What Is Your Favorite Football Team?

Actually, my favorite foot ball team is the Lamar Tigers Football Program since my son played High School and my grandson plays peewee and my nephew plays elementary.  As far as the NFL goes I live in MO so we love the Chiefs by osmosis!!!!  I'm not a huge football fan to begin with but since my boys are so in love with football, I just can't help getting in the spirit of things!!

My honey loves the Vikings and their colors are my favorite, Purple, so I love them and the Chiefs!!!

Anyway, yesterday I went to my first NFL football game and used all Younique makeup to paint my face!!!!  I didn't get a picture of me at the end of the day but trust me it stayed on very well!!!

The pics are self explanatory so I won't go into detail but here are the colors of pencils I used:

Pristine - White Eyeliner
Perfect - Black Eyeliner
Primal - Red Lip liner 
Precious - Gold Eyeliner (outline)


I had a great time with some some of my most favorite friends and family!!!!  I hope you have an awesome day and and awesome football season!!!

Send me a message and let me know what your favorite team is and I'll try to help you find your colors at www.SoniaRai.com

Love ya,
SoniaRai

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Welcome to Transformation Tuesday

I didn't have time to get a video ready today so I'm writing a quick note while I eat my lunch!!!   Twyla brought me a salad..it is very delicious and got me thinking.  A couple of years ago I would have said no to a salad........I would have eaten something greasy, salty and full of carbs.  Today, I enjoy a good salad.  Sometimes I eat something solely because it is good for me but mostly I enjoy eating clean!!!

 I still have my moments of pure lust for bad foods but mostly, I enjoy good health and the foods that help me achieve it!!!!  I was thinking about this being Transformation Tuesday and I am reminded that transformation is a process that takes time.  I did NOT wake up one day and decide I was going to like salad and magically liked salad.  That is laughable because I may of woke up and said I was going to like and eat salad from this day forth, but that probably only lasted a few minutes!!!!  LOL

Today, I am reminded of all the wonderful ideas I have had through the years to exchange my bad habits for good ones.  On the surface these ideas that never materialized may sound like a waste of time but I think differently......I think they were stepping stones.  They were part of the process of bringing on a new way of thinking.  They were the beginning of a desire for change!!!!  You must always start somewhere.  Way back when transformation was barely a desire, I didn't know that failure wasn't the end of desire, so every time I failed, I stopped trying.  Now I know that failure is just an opportunity to learn a lesson.

Learning a lesson from failure isn't any fun at the time but if you know it will help you succeed in the long run, it is bearable.  Now when I fail with eating, I think, "I will not give up!!!!  I will weigh my ideal weight and I will keep my current weight loss with out gaining an ounce!!!!"  When I fail, I have to determine why I failed.  Did I fail because I am eating emotionally?  If so, I better figure out what is emotionally bothering me and fix that issue before I eat myself to death!!! Literally!!!  Did I fail because my body is needing nutrition?  If so, I better figure why!!!! Usually this issue is because I forgot to take my vitamins.....I may overeat because I am stressed, if this is the case I better give the situation to God and let Him handle it!!!!

This process of elimination and breaking down the "Why?" is vital to my transformation.  It is the backbone of my transformation success.  Figuring out the WHY isn't always easy but I am getting fairly good at it.  Then I must make sure that I care about the WHY enough to change the situation, but that is another story!!!

BOTTOM LINE: Transformation takes time.  It is a process that begins in your mind.  It begins with a thought, then the thought becomes a desire, but it doesn't materialize at that moment.  Even if you try, you probably will fail.  Handling failure correctly is vital to your transformation success.  So if you don't like eating healthy and you have a small desire to change, then just keep trying.....it may take 5, 10 or even 20 years but if you don't give up, you will succeed in getting that thought to materialize into an awesome habit!!!!
Have an awesome Transformation Tuesday!!!
I love you,
SoniaRai

Welcome to Makeup Monday!!!!

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Uplift Serum 

(currently out of stock because it is sooooo popular and effective, but you can read about it)

Angelic Pigment Powder

Infatuated 

Presumptuous Eyeliner

Proper Eyeliner 

Lash Comb/Brow Brush

3D Fiber Lashes Mascara

Pouty Lipliner

Loveable Lip Gloss

Have an awesome day!!

Love Ya,

SoniaRai

Fun Eating Schedule!!!

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Yesterday my son, Johnathan, posted something on our family private weight loss group that I thought was fantastic and worthy of sharing with you!!!!  Last year he lost a lot of weight and has gained a little back so he decided now was the time to start losing again and wanted us to hold him accountable, helping him to achieve his goals.

He posted his goals, his steps to achieving said goals and then he posted something I thought was very useful.....His scheduled "cheat days"......He understands that we are people with lives and sometimes eating is just part of life!!!  So I am following his lead and I have also scheduled my cheat days, but I would rather call them Fun Eating Days!!

Sometimes you just want or need feel good food.....I believe planning these days will help us to get past any impromptu cravings we may have during the weeks to come........

Here is my scheduled time off from dieting until the first of 2015!!!!

Sonia's Planned Fun Eating Days:

Nov 2 - Chief's Game, I am assuming we are tailgating?

Nov 27 - Thanksgiving

Dec 24 - Christmas Eve 
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Dec 31 - New Years Eve
Any Time Mike Takes Me Out On A Date!!!

My weight loss goal is 25lbs or to drastically lose inches in my gut!!!

In order to achieve my goals, I am always searching for different ideas to spur me on to greatness!!!!
I hope this tip helps you, and if dieting is not your thing, I encourage you to find the right tools to help you with whatever you are doing.........

...............................and REMEMBER TO BUY MAKEUP!!!!

Love ya,
SoniaRai

Transformation Tuesday Reminder!!!

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I know we talk about transformation and change almost every Tuesday and I know that my theme is to never ever give up and I say it all the time, but sometimes we just need a reminder.....

I love you and I want the best for you and your life so I am here this Tuesday reminding you to NEVER EVER NEVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!

Chances are your journey is much different than mine...it may not even be about weight loss, maybe your journey is about keeping yourself emotionally sane or learning not to get offended or maybe you are trying to get free from an addiction.....all I know is we all have journeys and when we conquer one thing, another thing will be exposed and we must go after that!!!  So whatever your journey is DON'T Ever Give Up!!!  The end is worth your hard work......

You are probably closer than you think!!!!  So learn to love the journey as you pick up valuable treasure of knowledge and people......You are special, you are very important to those around you. People are watching you and when you do good that brings them hope....When you fail and get back up you still bring them hope so I encourage you today....whatever you do, don't ever give up!!!!

Love Ya,
SoniaRai

How To Have Fun Painting a Pumpkin on Your Face!!

Step 1. Clean your face and apply base makeup.  I used my wonderful mineral Touch Pressed powder Foundation

Step 2.  Find a Picture on the Internet to copy......you do not have to be exact but use it as a guide to get you started...

Step 3.  Draw your outline with brown eyeliner....

Step 3.  Fill In with Giddy Mineral Pigment

 Step 4.  Draw your leaf and vine with green eye liner and dust with a little Gorgeous (gold)  Mineral Pigment and redefine your outline with the brown eyeliner again...

Step 5.  Add a little purple eye liner shading or whatever you want to your painting and go show off your work!!! Oh and try not to touch your face!!! LOL

 I hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year!!!!  Makeup is an expression of you......so get busy an express your passion and joy on your face!!!!!
Have a wonderful Fun Fabulous Friday!!
I love you,
SoniaRai

"My Story: Why I Am Passionate About Weight Loss and Beauty" #feelgoodblogging Challenge #2

"I think it is time for you to start chasing me!!!" Sonia sheepishly told the man she had dreamed about several months before.....They had loved each other in high school and a few years after that and even had a child together but for the last 24 years they had only spoken probably less than ten times.  He was standing behind her, she felt his breath as he leaned around her and said, "What did you say?"

She was terribly afraid that he would reject her.  She had suppressed her emotions for him for a long time and they were starting to surface.  She didn't really know him any more but something inside of her knew this was right.  Sonia didn't know why she said those words that way, but she composed herself and said, "Mike, I believe it is time for you to pursue a relationship with me.  I had a dream a few months ago and I think it is what we are supposed to do."

He was not expecting that!!!  He replied, "No Sh*?t"! He had called her a Bible Thumper for the last 20 years and she had judged him unmercifully for being everything she wasn't.  After splitting up, they had both gone down totally opposite roads and a relationship was highly unlikely!!!!

After several hours of conversation, a spark was visible....being the gentleman that he is, he didn't promise her any more than to pursue a friendship.  During the following months, they talked mostly on the phone, but it didn't take much time before the couple knew they had missed out on something wonderful and together forever it would be.

So, the Bible Thumper and the Biker decided to love their family together....not only do they have a daughter but they have four biological grandchildren together.  This is called supernatural restoration.

This kind of love story only happens in novels, not in real life, but this story is true and one day all the details will be written but for today, I want to talk about a journey that led Sonia to be bold enough to tell the man of her dreams what she was thinking.

18 years ago, Sonia was in her living room talking to God when she opened up the Bible and a passage popped off the page.  (sometimes it pays to be a Bible Thumper! LOL) It said some thing about renewing the days of her youth.  Sonia was in her twenties but she felt very old already.  Her health was beginning to deteriorate, so feeling young again sounded like a good idea. 

Sonia had been a single mom for a long time.  She had turned to eating sugar to mask her true pain. Sonia often ate a pound of M&M's at one setting and still craved more!!!  At Thanksgiving dinners, she always volunteered to make pies so she could eat several pies in a day when everyone was gone.  She could eat an entire pizza by herself.  She thanks God her budget couldn't afford all the food her mind wanted to eat.  In high school Sonia weighed 105 lbs.  She was pretty and had a good personality, but after life giving her a few bumps she quit caring about her appearance.  At age 40, she found herself weighing 320 lbs and feeling far from young.  She always believed that passage was for her but didn't see how it was ever going to happen.  Her way of thinking wasn't even close to taking care of herself....She tried different diets for very short periods but was never successful!!!

She went through her thirties feeling like an old person.  She was extremely anemic, diabetic and her blood pressure was high.  She had zero energy and was too big to do anything fun, she could barely walk across the parking lot....320 lbs on a 5 foot frame doesn't fit very well!!!!

May 29, 2011, almost 42 years old, Sonia was sitting in her room listening to an online preacher when she received a visitation from God that would start her on a journey she can not deny......No Joke!!!!   See the entire story here....  After that day, the desire for sugar was gone.  One year later, her boss opened a weight loss clinic and asked her to go on the weight loss program and at the same time be a weight loss coach for others.  Exactly one year to the day of her sugar miracle, the shipment came in to the clinic and Sonia began a weight loss journey that changed her life forever!!!!!!  

The journey was a struggle......Sonia had to quit eating everything she loved...no pizza, no cheese, no soda.  Even though she was already free from the sugar addiction, she sometimes craved sugar free desserts, but knowing that her weight loss was because of some divine plan she went through the grueling mental process of letting go of food, her best friend!!!!!!  By October of 2013, Sonia was down 150 lbs and wearing a size 8 jean.  She had worn a size 26!!!  (and now wears a size 6)

When she arrived at the place Mike was staying, he said when he opened that door, Sonia looked like she had when they were 15!!!  When they finally decided to give this relationship thing a try, it didn't take long to pick up where they left off, but what if Sonia hadn't gone down that weight loss journey?  Would she have the confidence to approach someone who had been so special to her so many years before?  Probably not.......Would she have had the strength to push past the fear to approach him?  Probably not......

The comment he made about her appearance that night, and the fact that she gets to spend the rest of her life with the grandfather of her grand-babies, the love of her youth and that she is very healthy are all manifestations of the promise given to her 18 years ago about restoring the days of her youth!!!!!! 

This blog post is designed to educate the public on why I am passionate about blogging.  My name is Sonia, this is part of my wonderful story...It is very long and beautiful, laced with trials and hardship that molded me into who I am today.  My weight loss journey has given my life purpose and opened doors for me that had been closed for over 20 years.  I am not finished with this journey, I add more information and changes to my life every day, but it gets easier and easier every time because it is like a snowball affect now.  Now that I am on the other side, my journey is gaining momentum and I want to just reach out there and grab every person who is scared of life and take them on this awesome ride with me....I want to help them conquer their problems as God has helped me conquer mine.  God sent wonderful people down my path to help me and I am passionate about helping you.  You can have Strength, Youth and Beauty again!!!! I promise, you can get your life back, and I want to inspire you as I give my life to you through this blog.  I sell makeup because I want all women to feel beautiful, especially those who have put their lives on a shelf for a season.  I am passionate about helping women everywhere experience the days of their youth once again......I know everyone's life looks different but if having a wonderful life can happen for me, it can happen for you and my passion is to be a part of that!!!!!

I love ya,

SoniaRai

#feelgoodblogging Challenge

I am going to do something a little different today....... I have accepted a Feel Good Blogging Challenge from Alex Beaden, a business coach and blogger I follow.  The timing of this challenge is perfect for me because I had decided to take a week off of blogging to rest....but now I am excited again.  The challenge is to answer a few questions introducing myself, so here goes:

Who Am I?
I am SoniaRai!!!  I am passionate about change!!!  I have conquered a weight loss of 150 lbs and I want to share my experience with those who need to know they can win at whatever they decide to go after.  My journey began with inner healing and change that eventually translated into outward strength, beauty and youth.  I won't go into the entire story because it is already posted on the weight loss page of this blog.  This blog sums up who I am.  I am a product of an amazing transformation to Strength, Youth and Beauty after many years of living in poor health and acting like a broken down old lady!!!  I am a mother of two and grandmother to four beautiful babies.  I was a single mom for over twenty years, so I can relate to lots of people.  I live life to the fullest now and thank God for it.

Why Did I Start Blogging?

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This year I started selling Younique Makeup!!!!! Home of the famous 3D Fiber mascara!!!  This makeup makes me feel beautiful again after many years of living in a cage of fat and inner turmoil.  This makeup company is truly the icing on my weight loss cake!!!  I started this blog to inspire others to accomplish their dreams.  I needed a place where inner healing, weight loss and makeup could all come together.  www.SoniaRai.com brings all the pieces to one central location and allows me to advertise on different social media sources.  I am in love with blogging......it allows me to give of my life to others and hopefully help them to understand, whatever their journey is, they can succeed!!!!

Who Is My Blog For?
My Blog is for people who like inspiration to achieve their goals and live their dreams.  My blog is for people who need to heal from the inside out.  I want to let people know they can do what ever they want with their lives.  Weight loss, health (inside and out) and beauty can all be scary to some people.  For example, when I started working the makeup business I was scared to try blue eye shadow, now I wear blue, purple, pink, green, whatever I want!!!  I want to help others who are scared to be themselves to go for it....I've been on a long emotional journey and I want to help take some of the guess work out of life for others, so my blog is for those who would like inspiration to take the next step in life without fear....

What Is Something I Have Been Working On Lately That I Am Really Proud Of? 
I would have to say, my Younique business.  I love this makeup!!!  I know it sounds silly but it has changed my life!!!!  I take selfies for the first time ever in my 45 years and love it!!!  I look pretty and I am proud to pass this feeling on to others!!!  I am currently working on expanding my online sales to in-home parties so I can get to know my customers face to face!!!!  I love my followers and I want to hug them.  I want women everywhere to break free from whatever cages them and makeup can help them feel pretty and be financially successful.  I plan to touch a little on weight loss at the in-home parties because that is what my followers have been asking for, so I plan to take my blog to the streets and I am proud of that!!!

What’s the ONE MESSAGE that I hope people take away from my blog?
DON'T EVER GIVE UP!!  I want for everyone to do whatever it takes to get rid of fear in whatever stage of life they are in and never ever ever ever give up!!! If you fail, get back up and try again!!!  If it takes ten years, keep your eye on the prize and don't give up!!!!!!  You can transform to whatever it is you want.....mine just happens to be Strength, Youth and Beauty...

Thank You Alex Beadon for this challenge and we will see you tomorrow...
I love ya,
SoniaRai

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Using Positive Thinking to Trust

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Sometimes I have a hard time just trusting God.  I like to control every situation, every step of my journey, but I know that I really am not in control of anything.  It is just a smokescreen for me to think that I am in control.......

Pushing negative thoughts out of my head and telling myself that God and the people around me love me helps me to trust.  Faith is walking blind and trusting God to make your paths straight.  Since I have always wanted to be in control, trusting has not come easy.  I am learning how to control my thinking so that faith and trust can be strong in me.  This is the only way to conquer negativity and be successful at life......

I am finding out that trusting God is a lot more fun than trying to do everything on my own.  I have found that true trust forces me to keep my peace.  Keeping peace makes for a much happier life....

It is fun to sit back and watch what happens because God is much more capable of making life happen than I am....So I will continue to learn to live in rest and peace and enjoy the journey.....

Thanks for going on this journey with me....
I love you,
SoniaRai
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Can There Be a Negative Side to Weight Loss?

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Watch the video to see the entire story....I have found that sometimes I look in the mirror and I don't see me for who I really am. Sometimes I see the old me!!!  The me that weighed 320 lbs!!!  That is crazy!!

Even though I don't completely understand why, I just know it is a reality for me and I am learning to overcome a poor self image and see myself for who I have become and even go further and see myself for who I will be in the future.  The future me is who I really am.....who I was created to be.....

I was created in the very image of God....and any downfalls I have had or have currently are just temporary.  My poor self image can be the negative side of weight loss only if I let it!!!!!

I refuse to let it!  I choose to see myself correctly.  In order to do this, I had to overcome a silly fear I had and try on my size 26 pants......I didn't want to...I had to work up to it. For three weeks, I thought about trying my old jeans on, but I finally did and guess what?  I can fit in one leg of my old jeans...That is incredible!!!  Even though logic says I currently wear a size 6 and I wouldn't fit into a size 26, I was still gripped with fear of my past issues......That seems so silly, but fear is silly....We just have to face it and go ahead and do whatever it is that is haunting us.....

I encourage you to face whatever negative is haunting you.  There can always be a negative trying to ruin your positive.......but with God you can face it and get rid of it and live in peace.....

Have a great day..
I love you,
SoniaRai

What Do You Set Before Your Eyes?

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What do you set before your eyes?  Have you noticed that whatever it is you are watching or studying, that is what happens in your life????

If you are watching and listening to a bunch of people who are negative, you will probably catch that negativity and it will affect your life......

I am usually talking about how every thing starts in our minds but actually our sight and hearing have a lot to do with what happens in our minds.  I have noticed that what I spend time listening to and watching is usually what my mind is thinking about.  If I choose to listen to positive preaching or videos on weight loss and excercise I probably will be more successful at achieving my goals that week..

The closest example I can think of is T-Tapp.  I started researching and studying Teresa Tapp's information on a daily basis.  I just kept listening and watching her seminar cds and videos.  Then one day, I got up and decided to exercise and I haven't stopped...  Since figuring out this information, I have decided to study other subjects and topics that I need work on in my life.......

This bit of knowledge really gets me excited because I know with knowledge and the breath of God breathing on me, I can do anything!!!!!

So, here is the bottom line: What goes in your eyes and your ears, circulates through your mind and ends up materializing in your life!!!!!!

I hope you have a wonderful day and I hope you enjoy going with me on this forever journey of transformation....

I love you,
SoniaRai