Are YOU your own superhero? (giveaway)

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I have a few thoughts bouncing around my head today.

And they all kinda come together in this story.

One which I know doesn’t hold too too much weight now (Im woman misfit enough to realize at this point she’s merely parroting what she’s heard) but one I pray is indicative of whom the Tornado will grow to be.

This week the Tornado ran around the park with a towel tucked into the back of her shirt (it’s already hot as the proverbial mo’fo in Texas. Id complain but it was freeeeezing in NYC last week and I whined about that, so…)

She climbed, swung, jumped, ran, skipped, rolled, & cheered (herself on).

One of the fathers approached her, touched the towel and asked if it were her cape.

After she nodded he inquired if she were Super Girl.

She said no.

He asked if she were Superman.

She shook her head.

He ran through a litany of superheroes (some of whom Id never heard of) & the Tornado stubbornly informed him each time that was not who she was.

When he finally asked her: What superhero are you then?

She exclaimed “Im my own superhero!!!” & ran off to play.

As members of my tribe say: I KVELLED.

And then I prayed.

I prayed that this seemingly insignificant exchange might be the spark which ignites the flame of her truly believing she is her own superhero.

The start of the realization everything she needs already exists within her & merely awaits her discovery.

Even on my worst days I know Im my own superhero if only by virtue of the fact that I find it within myself to keep on keepin’ on.

And on my best days? I KNOW Im my own damn superhero because I know I have the power to move mountains.

I know there’s nothing I cant do if I try (you know, due to my superhero status) and Im not afraid to try.

And you?

Please to indulge the Tornado and me.

Please to compliment yourself.

How have you acted as your own superhero lately?

What have you done which even *you* almost weren’t certain you could?

Or, if you dare say you’ve NOT been your own superhero as of late, how will you make time & effort this weekend to don a virtual (or literal!) cape?

Please to hit us all up (with specific, concrete experiences or intentions) in the comments.

Thanks to your support I won some money from Fila in addition to the Real Women model experience. After food, childcare, airport parking, food etc I still had some left. One USA/Canada winner will receive an 100.00 Visa gift card from my stash.  Use it for your cape or use it to remind someone else of her superhero status. Winner announced May 9th 2011.

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Comments

  1. You ROCK.
    I am running my first 5k this weekend and doing that makes me my own superhero!!

  2. I am my own supper hero! I wanted to complete a half marathon before my 30th b-day and signed up for one back in February that will take place on June 4th just 10 days before my b-day. What makes me my own superhero is the fact that in April alone I have logged almost 70 miles training to get ready for this…me 70 miles in a month! A year ago I didnt walk any further than I had to, I picked the closest parking spot and here in 35 days I will be doing 13.1 miles ! I can do this! I will do this!
    🙂

  3. I have had a rough week Miz and making it through with out fall apart makes me my own superhero.

    I was not sure I could.

  4. See? This is why you will be successful Miz.
    The more you get the more you give.

    I will be my own superheroine 🙂 this weekend and finally go to ZUMBA!

  5. Did you watch the royal wedding???
    I know you get up super early 🙂

    I will be my own superhero by getting off the couch when the twins whine for the park and GOING!

    xo

  6. I love that photo and her tank-top!
    What a cutie.

    I had my WW weigh-in yesterday and lost 2 pounds.

    I am still wearing my (pretend) cape this morning 🙂

    Have a great weekend.

  7. I love this post Miz!

    I AM MY OWN superhero! I have come from sickness, wheelchair, chronic pain and diabetes to a healthy, fit and extremely happy person over a 3 year period. Overcoming the doom and gloom the doctors and medical advertisements pronounce for people who have Diabetes. You DON’T have to stay unhealthy! Yes, I am my own superhero and I am so proud of all I’ve accomplished in 3 years. I will be running my first 5K on Memorial Day and wearing my invisible towel like Tornado.

  8. May I say I am my own superhero because I am getting up and going to the office today when I really want to call in sick and play??

    🙂

    Somedays that is it for me.

    I am flying off…

    🙂

  9. I am my own superhero! (Wow – that feels good to “say” that!) Over 1 yr ago – my general dr told me that due to a back condition – I should give up running. I was devastated! It was MY identity. Thankfully I listened to my inner voice and went to an ortho guy who laughed off such advice. I rehabbed back to a comfortable state and have listened carefully to my body along the way. I am running a 1/2 marathon tomorrow and another one on Sunday!

    MizFit – thank you for helping us recognize our own superhero!!

  10. I have not been my own superheroine lately and need to work on this.

    If I won I would take the time to do YOGA and spend the money on that.

    You will be blessed because you give, Carla.

  11. I am in search of my power to move mountains.
    I will find my power to move weights this weekend 🙂

    THANKS MIZ!!

  12. Carla, you know I have my ups and downs. And there have been times I’ve been knocked to my knees and all I can think is “Please, someone rescue me.” I grew up in the time when women called out to men in cartoons and TV shows when they were under attack. From Lois Lane crying “Superman, where are you!” to Sweet Polly Purebred yelling “Help me, Underdog! Save me!”

    My favorite cartoon of late, however, is a Japanamation called Revolutionary Girl Utena. The premise is that as a little girl, Utena’s parents died. As she lay weeping on their grave, a prince rode up, told her he’d save her and gave her his ring. From that day forward, Utena decided NOT to wait for the prince, but to BE a prince, and save others as well as herself.

    I am my own superhero. My powers include Fortitude, Creativity, Flexibility, and X- ray vision. Ok, scratch that last one. I DON’T have x-ray vision.

    This weekend is one of my energizer bunny weekends: Today is the monthly food shopping. Tonight is the girls’ play. Tomorrow morning I’m working at the Children’s Fair at the Balloon museum. Tomorrow afternoon going to the Pow Wow. Sunday I’ll be doing a 5K (Run for the Zoo) and after the run I’ll be heading out with the girls to get their prom dresses.

    I may not have X-ray vision, but I think super endurance is a good thing to have as well 😉

  13. I need to think more about this as lately I have helped others become superheroes and forgotten about me.

  15. Sometimes you just feel like you need a rehaul of everything – I’m at that point. In that way, I’m allowing myself to get in uncomfortable situations – nothing dangerous, but just putting myself out there, to take a chance in an uncertain situation. Isn’t that what superheroes do?

  17. This post really hit home for me. I’ve been find a few blog posts that are resonating in my soul this week. It’s been uncanny.

    I have been up and down emotionally and spiritually for the past month. Between my husband’s constant job search and our ever changing game plan – okay, we had no game plan, we were waiting for a resolution of one sort or another first – I have been doubting my ability to survive this economic disaster.

    I have days when I look at something and say, “I’m going to go there or do that someday!” and I believe it, just for a moment, until I realize that with our situation, there’s no way I’m ever going to be able to check that off my wish list.

    Everyone thinks I’m a saint. May 29th will be our 10th wedding anniversary. My husband has been in school full-time for 6 of those years so far. His best chance at a fantastic job ended 2 weeks ago. It was in the bag and the firm decided to hold off on hiring. That was it. We were both devastated.

    Out of 13 applications for a PhD seat, he got one acceptance. Really, one is all it takes. So, here we go again, he’ll be in school for another five years.

    My superhero cape just blew away.

    I guess it’s a better option than him resigning with the USMC. So, here I am almost 50 and I’m feeling like my dreams have ALL just blown out the window. I know once things settle down, I’ll be okay. I always am. My cape will find it’s way back through another open window and I shall don it again!

  18. I am my own superhero by practicing some self-love this week and listening to my body when it says rest. And I’m surrounding myself with awesome, inspiring friends who love to remind me how awesome I am 😉

    • This is probably the best way to be your own superhero. It’s free but difficult. Most people struggle with self-love. In fact, in my practice (I’m a clinical psychologist who’s behind of Dial Doctors online) we joke about how everyone in the world has problems with three areas: decision making, assertive communication and self-esteem. Keep it up so you’ll never have to be my patient!

  19. WOW! What an awesome story!

    I am my own superhero for not only travelling with my own little Tornado, but for managing her, the luggage, and getting out of the airplane without waking her sleeping 35-lb body. And I’m also my own superhero for attempting a 14-mi run this afternoon!

    If I *do* win this – the Visa gift card is going immediately to my friend Mark who’s battling leukemia. He gets out of the hospital from chemo tomorrow and I’d love to give this to him to pick something out for himself since he’s not working. 🙂

  20. I am my own superhero because when customers at work are rude, demanding and at times, downright nasty — I smile, I am kind and I keep my mouth shut. It does require superpowers. Hopefully, there’s something to this karma thing. Not that I ever plan on being rude, demanding and/or downright nasty. Carla, you are blessed to have proof positive that you rock right in front of you — look at that beautiful little girl feel good about herself — way to go! If I had accomplished that one thing in my life I would feel complete!

  21. Wow, I’m suddenly having vision of the Tornado as a teenager – she’s grown a year since we last saw a pic I think! As for being my own superhero, I have a freaking awesome example… that I can’t post in a public form but I shall e-mail it to you immediately;)

  22. I am my own Superhero because:

    – I’ve stuck to my reduced hours at work – even though some days it’s really hard not to log back in on my days off and just play with the little one
    – I’ve decided to keep the same schedule even next year when he is in Kindergarten all day. I need that time for me – to do the things I want/need to do – and then when I’m home with him I can be there for him
    – I’ve lost 78.4 pounds in just about a year!!!
    – I’ve gone for a TOTAL couch potato to running a 5K, 10K and 10 miler race already this year and I’m 3 weeks away from my first mini-marathon.

    My powers are that of transformation. I’ve completely transformed my life and it feels great. Still have a long way to go – but I’m on the road!

  24. I like when you say that you are your own superhero on the days you keep going.

    I tend to being a pessimist and would never had thought of that as a success.

  25. Last night I was so tired I was nearly unconcious. However, I still got dressed and did a 3-mile run/walk.

    I think that earned me SUPERHERO status for the day.

  26. If you had asked me that question 8 months ago I would have gladly told you how I had just ran a 15K (9.3 miles) non-stop. Why, that’s definitely something I never thought even *I* could do.

    These days though, my superhero-ness comes in much smaller doses. Like resisting the urge to drive through McDonald’s for a little guilty pleasure. Or getting out of bed at 430 AM to meet the group I train with once a week. Or getting my 120 oz of water a day.

    As far as right now….this weekend? I’ll be riding in my second bike race ever, for my longest distance yet: 15.5 miles. Yea, I’ll definitely need to dig deep and find my cape for that!

  27. I really didn’t think I would fit the bill but today I am my own superhero. I just accepted an invitation to be the chair of a professional organization for teachers of english to speakers of other languages. I have been a teacher for a long time but I never pushed myself to participate or put my ideas out there. Well here I go! I literally wrestled 20 pounds off my body in the last six months. Really hard. My beautiful 14 year old is going to high school in September . She is celebrating her one year bat mitzvah anniversary by reading in synagogue again. Boy! I feel good!

  28. I haven’t told many people this yet, but after a 15 year break, I went back to college this semester. And despite all the odds being stacked against me (I have a jackass history teacher from hell who tells us how we’re stupid and don’t care every single day), I am getting all A’s. Semester’s almost over and I’m fighting my hardest to keep it that way. I’m my own superhero, so I’m sure it’ll turn out how I planned. 😉

  30. ?love it …I will don my cape this weekend and run a nice steady 10km, rain or shine with my best friends in the world!

  32. I’ve got a week of stress planned for next week, so to save myself (cuz I’m a superhero, dammit), I got the stress OUT. I blogged about it, I talked about it, I made steps and plans and am carrying them out so that I won’t be one big huge (super)ball of nerves. In my not-so-superhero past, it wouldn’t have occurred to me to be, you know, PROACTIVE. So yay me!! 🙂

  33. Holy Bejiminies…(totally made that word up…)

    That made me tear up.

    It’s been one helluva week over in my world. Work has been tough. My self esteem has been slowly ripped apart by hurtful words and endless deadlines that I can’t seem to overcome.

    And ex-wife in the picture that never seems to run out of hurtful things to say or do in my general direction.

    The savings account is ever dwindling and the responsibility of being a ‘household provider’ is starting to make itself a reality.

    And yet, here I am. Still going. Despite the fact that two days ago I was bawling my eyes out swearing I wasn’t going to be able to make it.

    I really am my own superhero…I believe my next weekend project will be: Create a Cape 🙂

    Thank you for this!!

  34. I am my own super-hero due to the love of my two daughters, one who is now in the process of trying to decide on a college (where did the time go?) The fact that they think women should be educated, their own person, and strength and muscles are beautiful makes me so happy. I’ve done some really cool things in my life but they, by far, are what makes me feel like I could sport a cape. Awesome post Miz 🙂

  35. Wow- what a giveaway. First off, that story is so cute. It made me melt- Love!! I feel being pregnant alone just makes me feel like a super hero. I always looked at preggers women and wondered how on earth they did it. Sure it has its challenges, but as long as I keep on keeping on, I feel GREAT!

  36. Awww, love that story…must find a way to see that child again before she’s grown and has her own blog. Or is elected president. 🙂

    I’m being my own superhero today by turning my attentions away from myself…and donating blood, partially because it’s the right thing to do and also to re-supply the blood banks after the storms of this week.

  37. Between your Tornado and my sweet niece Theresa, I am LOVING seeing the next generation of powerful future women and how they approach life!

    Very sweet of you to share your good fortune. 🙂 For my entry, I’d say that going to the pool all by myself and actually swimming was huge. Huge! And trying out yoga this week? Who am I??? I may have to ruminate on doing physical things like these for months before I finally get the courage to DO them, but just the fact that I eventually get there is incredible to me.

  39. Superheros lead by example and that is what I have been doing for my two girls (ages 3 and 7).

  40. Thanks for sharing that great story.

    I am reluctantly applying the term ‘artist’ to myself, which takes superhero courage to accept without ducking my head in embarrassment.

    Your encouragement has been a big part in this journey I am on.

  41. Tearing up so much right now! This post was EXACTLY what I needed to read today. I am my own superhero. I am my own superhero.

  42. I am my own superhero because, after a year of sporadic substitute teaching, I’m finishing my first week of a full-time long term sub position. We haven’t drowned in a sea of clutter, the kids haven’t starved to death, the dog hasn’t worked himself up into a nervous wreck from lack of exercise, and I’m still managing to (almost) hit my calorie burn each day, despite sitting at a desk most of the work day.

  43. Since I finished my first half-marathon a few weeks ago, I’ve struggled with feeling like my own superhero. I got this feeling like “is that it? that’s all there is?” when really it’s just the beginning. Instead of focusing on another monumental event to feel like a superhero, I’m now focusing on just doing the best I can daily and continuing with a strong attitude and mind on my fitness journey – that in itself is enough to make me a superhero 🙂

  44. This I love! You are such a great role model!

    The “I am my own superhero” list this week:
    -almost broke 19 mph avg on the bike, best pace ever!
    -broke 27 mins for 3 miles for the first time in a while
    -doing pretty darn well at eating cleanly this week (minus a planned exception yesterday)

    …and most importantly…

    I will be donning a cape tomorrow and literally dressing as a super hero tomorrow for the Hell Run! 🙂

    FYI, you should have totally kept the cash, you earned it. I guess that makes you rock so much harder because you’re giving it away!

  46. Does killing spiders in the (finished) basement of my new house count? I think it totally counts.
    Also, I’m running in a 5 mile trail race tomorrow! I’ll be channeling my inner superhero for sure. I haven’t run on a trail since last year!

  47. First off, I have to say I love that you used the word “kvelled”.

    Less than three weeks ago I sprained my ankle. Badly. It was swollen several inches and my entire ankle was a lovely shade of purple. Seven days later I was to run my first marathon and the thought of missing it made me miserable.

    I didn’t. I made sure to do everything the doctor requested – ice, compress, elevate, repeat. And two weeks ago I crossed that finish line that transformed me into my own superhero. Now I’m a proud marathoner. Boy did my mother kvell and I was horribly embarrassed (like most Jewish children are of their mothers…). Did I mention I’m becoming my mother? But hey, she is also one of my heroes so I can’t complain too much.

  49. I’ve been my own superhero lately by avoiding the kids Easter chocolate…believe me it’s taking all the super willpower I have!

  50. I have been eating clean for a few years now: no sugar, no refined carbs, very little packaged foods of any kind.

    I quit smoking over 5 years ago after having smoked for 14 years.

    I stick to a regular work-out regimen.

    I meditate for 30 minutes daily.

    None of this comes easily, but I press on.

    I AM my own superhero.

  51. I am my own superhero because I sat quietly and listened to someone tell me of their suffering. After they left (ready to face the present moment because I gave them some ideas on how to face the world and we laughed a bit), I cried. Life can be hard if you expect good things all the time. I told her to expect ups and downs. I told her to “surf.”

    Now I’m eating a really good piece of white aged cheddar.

    I loved your post.

  52. I think the biggest thing RECENTLY for me – my Gatorade trip in LA. When I was asked to do that for the GGS girls, I thought – I am scared that I will not be good enough for them, will not represent them well – I almost thought about making up an excuse to say no. BUT, then I thought, this would be a great way to grow – push myself out of my comfort zone. I did it & I really feel I represented myself & the GGS girls well even when the doubts almost stopped me. I became my own superhero that weekend! I surprised myself!

    Carla, I remember the first time you wrote that story about Tornado & I thought – you are definitely doing it right Carla! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

  53. I just finished my PhD, which, over the course of the last four years, there were definitely times I didn’t think I was going to be able to do it.

  54. My superhero power lately has been patience. With work, workouts, other people…it’s been quiet the challenge, to say the least, lol!

  55. Well, for the last three weeks I have been eating what I am “supposed” to in the quantities I am “supposed” to at the times I am “supposed” to.
    And I am working out whether I want to or not. C

    I have become my own super hero by fighting my natural inclination to sit quietly in the corner and read a book while listening to quiet music and sipping a refreshing beverage and savoring chocolate.
    I fought my inclination to watch the news of all the devastation in my part of the world while eating chips and dip. I mean, that is what the South needs, right, one more chunky woman sitting in her den bemoaning her fate stuffing her face.

    Oh, and as shallow as it sounds, not one ounce of Easter candy found its way into my house, not for me, not for my kids, not for my husband and for that alone I think there should be a ticker tape parade. Because we all know they would have gotten maybe a tenth of what I would have bought. I honestly can’t remember an Easter without a Reese’s egg.

  56. What a great giveaway Carla. I’d even just settle for one of your great shirts. My whole family will be super heroes this weekend as we clean up the grounds of the elementary school. I love showing my kids how we can make a difference together.

  58. I am my own superhero because … I lost 110 pounds and found myself.

    And then I found myself running — in training for my first half marathon as we “speak.” Well, not really. Cuz I’m at my computer. But I am in training!

  59. Being my own superhero…. every day I go to work, I do the work thing, I pack my snacks and dinner. I train in the mornings to ensure I don’t miss anything. I am, after 2 years (almost) off, getting back on the platform of competitive powerlifting. 2 years and 2 kids later. I am my own super hero when I do every exercise and every rep i’m supposed to, even when my body tells me to quit. And then I put a smile on my face and coach the young athletes and kids trying to get in shape.

    And when a kid tells me of his/her own personal accomplishments in their life, I know this superhero has done her job.

  60. You and the Tornado completely ROCK! Wow – just wow. So very cool.

    I made enough money to pay the mortgage this month (have never paid rent/mortgage since being (living in sin) then married for 19yrs! I went 11 days w/o a migraine (usu. have 2-3/wk minimum) by using afformations (Noah St. John). I’ve more completely than ever taken notice of the fact that “everything I needs already exists within me” and … “So you’ve got to think about yourself, figure out who you are and realize that you’re stronger than what he did to you.” Or that anyone does to me. I’m stronger, smarter, and more capable of life than any insults that may get tossed my way, whether they are masked or not. I’ve sold TWO pre-paid one year subscriptions to my ‘mail for kids’ business. I’m continuing to lose weight and people are noticing.

    I’ve just had a couple of really, hardcore kick a$$ weeks, Miz – and I’m so very grateful. I know that today is good and I’m blessed. I’m trying to stay aware that life isn’t lived on a pink cloud and just stay in gratitude for these good times and continue to take actions that are good for me. And I’ve just totally spilled my guts on your blog. Wow.

    Today, Miz, I am unapologetically myself. {{{Hugs}}} to you and the Tornado – and all your super cool groovy readers, too!

  61. For a while I didn’t think I was my own superhero. The past couple of weeks I’ve allowed myself to think in old ways. Ways not condusive to superhero mentality. Bad choices led to dangerous choices and dangerous choices led to almost having to forfeit a race for the first time on this life changing journey.

    Thankfully (and humbly) I heard the words of people that cared about me.

    I pulled in the reins. I admitted something was wrong and my superheroes helped me back on the path. Sunday not only am I still stepping up to the starting line of my 1/2 marathon, I’m doing so clear minded and headed in the right direction…

    (I am undoubtedly my own superhero)

  62. I’m teaching part of a fundraiser bootcamp in memory of a true superhero; a colleague and friend who was tragically killed in a hit and run accident while assisting a victim of another car accident by the side of the road. We are raising money for her four children who range in age from 18 months to 11 years. God bless, Charlene.

  63. I would donate the card to people who’ve lost so much this week because of the tornados.

    Almost a tribute to your tornado.

  64. Ahh..yes..what you teach her LOVE that story… It is easier to be my own superhero in certain areas but not in others…. This weekend, I am trading in my worn out cape made of food ….. Once and for all, I am pulling all my super powers together and warding off all the evil doers of those silly thoughts that food gives me super strength.. I shall NOW wear the super duper cape of ME! All of me..how I am going to get there this weekend…I am starting out by planting a tree in a local park, spending the day at Kids Day celebration in my home town, and planting the remainder of the seeds for my garden this year! Oh..and play-outs all weekend long!

  65. I am my own superhero because my running partner flaked on me this morning and I am still going!!

  67. That girl…she is amazing! You are SO doing SO many things right!

    I’m my own SUPERhero because I have the power to bring people together. It’s been a while since I harnessed that power…or acknowledged it. Grateful some things are just ingrained and come back when you need them!

    (My doula friend has a shirt that says “I make milk. What’s your super power?” Cracks me up every time 🙂

  70. I am my own superhero, and I remind myself everyday as to why that is true. When I was 17 I was diagnosed with Lupus and aggressive rheumatoid arthritis. My doctor said I was looking at 4 to 10 years. Over the next few years, I also developed myasthenia gravis, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, scleroderma, and Raynaud’s disease.
    I decided to fight back through medicine, diet, and exercise. Every morning I get up and hit the gym. Every week I give myself injections, and every day I pray for God’s help to do it all again tomorrow. It’s now 17 years later, and I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon. I AM MY OWN SUPERHERO.

  73. I am my own superheroine because my husband is traveling for a month and I will make it alone with the kids!!
    😉

  74. this week I am my own superhero because as we go through stuff and pack it to sell the house I am looking at things and not just keeping them because they “were my mothers” unless it has sentimental value to me and I love it I am giving everyone in the family dibs on it and what nobody takes will be donated! In my new house there will be room for me and my life 🙂

  75. What a cowinkydink I have a captain underpants in my tee pee. Sometimes you just need to channel ur inner superhero the one w/xray vision who sees the light thru the darkest tunnel. 🙂

  76. I haven’t always known I was my own SuperHero! I wasn’t raised to believe I had the power to do anything. I wasn’t raised to believe I had power. Sadly, I was raised with negative parents, unhealthy role models and anger around every corner.

    It wasn’t until I was a little older that I found a SuperHero in my grandmother. She made sure I had positive reinforcement, love and stability when I was in her presence. She did what she could with the time she had with me, but it made an impact.

    Although she has zero healthy habits (short of her positive attitude) she has always shown me that love can make anything possible. Her love gave me the strength to believe in myself.

    As a mother I have become my own SuperHero by raising happy, healthy, loving daughters who treat every living thing with love and respect. My daughters know that they have the support of their parents in EVERY decision they make and they come to me when they need advice.

    This has impacted my life by reminding me (especially in recent days) that, as Glenda said to Dorothy, “you have always had the power” and I do. I have the power to choose my mood, my actions, my thoughts and my habits.

    I am my own SuperHero and I hope that my daughters realize that they have the power within themselves to make their dreams come true!

  77. First of all, I love the picture and caption of Tornado.

    How am I my own superhero? It hasn’t been easy. Even superheroes have trials and tribulations. Last year I was sidelined for most of the year with bursitis and IT band syndrome and was unable to walk around freely without limping and wincing in pain, let alone working out and general save-the-world type things. After seeing several doctors, I turned inward and found strength that I never thought was in me, and I learned to listen to my body (and other superpowers in a whole new way.) Now I’m preparing to run a 5k for the first time next weekend. I’m so proud of myself for not giving up that super hero spirit, and now I am overjoyed to be the role model that I always wanted to be for my nieces and nephews.

  78. (So awesome!)

    Anyway, I feel I am my own superhero by learning how to cook and especially focusing on how to cook veggies. I’ve been using my family as guinea pigs, and we have “discovered” some wonderful vegetables that have become regular features to our meals.

    My parents didn’t know how to cook except mainly from a box. We did have salad with standard veggies like cucumber and carrots, but that was about it. I never learned.

    I wanted that to change. And it is. And it WILL be different for my kids. Veggies can and do taste wonderful.

  79. I do a Boot Camp workout three times a week! That is crazy for someone who used to weigh 279.8lbs. I am 55lbs from my goal, but I know the only way to succeed is to be my own SUPERHERO! I am the only person who can do this for ME!

  80. Your give-away posts are always so popular. I am my own super-hero because i have not given up. Weight loss – healthy living – scary diagnosis and we start over. Every day we remain above ground is an excellent day.
    I have the super powers for my life.

  81. I’m trying to be my own superhero by actually doing some strength training versus just running. I’ve realized strength is not just being able to run long miles, but having strong bones and healthy muscles too!

  82. Very cool of your Tornado to live heroically.

    Money statement: “Even on my worst days I know Im my own superhero if only by virtue of the fact that I find it within myself to keep on keepin’ on.”

    So true. Our heroic acts are not just those acts which are worthy of the lead story on the news, or our blogs. All of those zillion little things that we do that keep us from becoming unhealthy in a myriad of ways; those lttle things are just as heroic.

  83. I have been struggling for quite a while and I think I need to remember that I am my own superhero!

    I can learn a lot from that tornado of yours!! Now, I need a cape!

    No, really, I think I need a cape!

  84. I have been going through some fatigue due to some recent health challenges, but I still made my way to aerobics and lost 4 pounds this week. I’m on a long journey – 45 pounds out of more than 100 to lose – but because I’m my own superhero, I know that I’ll stay on this path for the rest of my life.

  85. I never really believed that I was my own superhero until recently. But these last few months… Wow! I’m doing amazing things for myself, blowing old stale excuses out of the water wherever I go. And the results are startling. I am definitely my own superhero now!

    PS. I’m obviously not in the competition… just wanted to share, since you’ve inspired me so much these last few years.

  87. I *am* my own superhero:) It’s taken a long, long time (42 years) but i’ve finally reached the stage where I can say that.

    I have quit smoking again – and, barring any more movie-of-the-week, life altering horror shows- will remain so forever.

    I have finished a university credit after only having a high school degree for 20 + plus years with an 84% average AND am starting my next credit tomorrow night.

    I have not gained (ok, nor lost) a single pound through this…and have rejoined weight watchers as of today (although starting the program tomorrow).

    So yes, I am my own superhero, thanks for asking ;)!

    xo

  88. I can’t tell you just how perfectly time this post was for me! I am a ballet dancer and have been having performances all weekend. They were going okay, but I tend to agonize over every split second of imperfection. My Sleeping Beauty solo, especially had not been going well: I felt physically/emotionally/spiritually weakened by the fact that I’m missing a big toenail and have a bruised tailbone! I felt certain that my dancing just wasn’t going to be good enough.

    But I am my own superhero!! I’m realizing that I have the POWER to succeed. I needed to momentarily forget the pain and do what I LOVE. Those moments on stage are so precious! A few hours after reading your blog, I got out there and turned into my own ballet superhero for the sake of my own happiness as well as for all the little girls in the audience. Not only did I surpass my previous performances, but I felt better than I have in weeks! Thank you!

  89. How awesome that those words came out of Tornado’s mouth. I LOVE IT!!! Hopefully she will hang on to that feeling throughout her life. Of course, it looks like she has a good role model. (I’m new to your blog and this is the 2nd post read)

    I need to make up a shirt for my boyfriend…he is daily his own superhero and I am in awe of it.

    Now I guess I’ll be a superhero and start the re-do in my bathroom that I put off for 7 years. LOL

    I think I found your blog at exactly the right time, because I’ve not been feeling like my own superhero lately and need to readjust.

    Thanks for the positivity and good spirit.

  91. I am my own superhero because I have turned my life from what I was taught it should be (which is highly undesirable) to what it is and what it is becoming. I am healthy, I eat well, I (usually) sleep enough, I have reduced my exposure to chemicals, I exercise, I have fallen in love with (sprint) triathlon, I have turned on friends to the joy of 5Ks and triathlon, I opened my own business to help others get on a sustainable healthy path, I beat the crap out of cancer … and in October, with the birth of our first child, I will begin the journey of teaching better than I was taught.

  92. I am my own superhero, because I was able to look past my feelings and help out someone this week. This weekend I was visiting an old friend and her family. Her Dad is ill and in chemo and I was able to help them put on a stress free birthday party for him…they could visit and relax. I pulled my catering skills out of my butt and helped them have a nice memory and not have to worry about all the little details that come with that – I’ve come to realise that we all have gifts we can use every day for people…even little things. I’m determined to use what I’ve got to help make others happy. You never know when some odd skill you have will help make someone’s life better 🙂

  93. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but I’ve been my own superhero, and put me first. Making sure I take time for me, and exercising and tracking my food.

    I am my own superhero 😉

  94. I just competed a 33 day Seigan (dedicated period of training). I managed to dedicate half an hour a day to my Martial Arts training, without going crazy or flaking out on any other obligations (dog training! Work! planning a wedding! actually seeing people in social situations!)

    I think that makes me a freaking superhero!

  95. I completed a half marathon, but more recently I’ve been working on increasing my strength. I am now able to do multiple “real” pushups (current max is around 10) and am working up to the goal of being able to do a full pull-up. 😀

  96. Maybe you’ve seen the movie, maybe you haven’t, but that’s my favorite quote from the movie Whip-It..Kristin Wiig says, “So put some skates on and be your own hero”. I try to live by that, even though I don’t skate!

  97. I AM my own superhero because, I DID IT! i havent really take care of my own body for the past 3-4 years! No exercising, no healthy meals, nothing! I just eat whatever is available on my plate!
    And since JANUARY 2011 i started to doing workout every other day and i kept myself fit & toned by working out twice a day now, everyday and i keep myself healthy by watching my diet.

    And i did this all on my own will! I believe that since so many others can do it, I CAN DO IT TOO!
    Im capable of sticking to MY plan, afterall i am responsible & accountable for my own health!!

    Next up, i am going to train for a marathon! Hopefuly i can participate in one soon!!! There’s always a first time to everything and i’m going to give it a good try!!!

    I am my OWN superhero:)

  98. I ran my very first 5k yesterday. I came in dead last, but we had so much fun, I didn’t even care. I never would have imagined even TRYING it four months ago.

  99. I Admit as of late my cape seems to have gone astray. I am working on finding it. That’s somehow easier said then done.

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