Lisa Romero Dugal Author of Chosen Life With Lisa

Imagine with all your mind. Believe with all your heart. Achieve with all your might.

  1. My Love Affair with DC

    Since beginning my health & fitness journey I’m always looking for different ways to challenge myself. So yesterday while on a flight, I was thinking about it along with setting a

    achieve · believe in yourself · discipline

  2. Look At Me Now!!!

    I recently saw a former doctor of mine (I’ll call him Dr. X) talking to his patient’s family in a hospital waiting area. A resentment surfaced along with a flood

    believe in yourself · faith over fear · fit and sober

  3. No Expiration Date

    Yesterday I went to a Weight Watchers Lifetime members workshop which left me feeling refreshed. While I sat through the meeting quietly and didn't share, I was listening intently to

    wellness · achieve · active lifestyle

  4. By the Grace of God

    FIVE YEARS ago, I woke up to a broken ugly mess. I was unsure about a lot of things, except for the fact that I knew this was not who I wanted

    alcoholics anonymous · believe in yourself · blessed

  5. By the Grace of God

    FIVE years ago, I woke up to a broken ugly mess. I was unsure about a lot of things, except for the fact that I knew this was not who I wanted

  6. Joyful July

    I haven't written in awhile, so here I go. My head has been swimming around all topics of life. Here's a couple 😇 My AA birthday is this month

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  7. May Goals

    This year began with a whirlwind of excitement. My newly college graduate son moved to New York City for his dream job. My daughter’s February wedding was quickly approaching. But once

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  8. 3 Years in the Making

    Prior to the start of my health & fitness journey, food largely defined my vacation. Flying? M&Ms in hand for the flight. Driving? Fast food. Duh! Hotel stay? Hamburgers &

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  9. Gifts of Sobriety

    On May 21, 1993, I called my husband’s aunt during a blackout reaching out for help. She ran a recovery center at the time. God was truly doing for me what

    alcoholics anonymous · faith · family

  10. Progress, Not Perfection

    Every January my husband’s company has his awards banquet. This week my Facebook feed was reminding me of pictures from the past year’s event. It was a reminder of my

    active lifestyle · faith · family

  11. One Decision

    My life has been a whirlwind since Christmas. I've been looking at my adoption, my relationships, recovery, all square in the eye. I was thinking today how one decision can

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  12. Reflections & Moving Forward

    As 2017 comes to a close, I've summarized some highlights of my year. On September 9th, I experienced a miracle at my late mother-in-laws Church, St. Charles Borromeo.

    discipline · faith · family

  13. Clearing the Way

    The emotions of a weight loss journey is something you can never fully be prepared for. At least, this is my experience. Excitement and a certain level of pride in my personal

    achieve · believe in yourself · clearing the way