Lisa Romero Dugal Author of Chosen Life With Lisa

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

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  1. Party for Two

    This Thanksgiving was a bit different as our family was scattered between 3 states. My husband and I enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving lunch by ourselves. We opted out of the traditional turkey

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  2. Today I celebrate 🎉

    THREE years ago today, I walked through the doors of Weight Watchers with sheer determination. The previous night I announced to my family that I was going to WW the following morning

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  3. One Year Today

    Life With Lisa was born one year ago today on October 5, 2017. I never imagined the personal growth that would come from me beginning a blog. The experience has been rewarding.

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  4. 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

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  5. 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

  6. 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

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  7. 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

  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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

  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