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Introducing Michele Tune The Survior And Champion
By Eaglehawk | June 11, 2009
Me: What would you tell someone that is considering losing weight?
Michele: Just start. Maybe you’ll have a smoothie for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and then scarf down a donut that afternoon—or even a ginormous Snickers candy bar. It’s happened to the best of us. 
But don’t feel like you’re a failure. Just move on. Definitely lose the weight. Do it for your health. Do it for yourself. You deserve it!
Me: What would you tell someone that has a family member that is very overweight and won’t do anything about it?
Michele: My advice to them would be to start their own health regimen and put the focus on themselves instead of their family member. Be positive. Be inspired. And the family member will notice that. They may not say anything at first, or at all. And they may even (probably will) try to sabotage your weight loss efforts because they’re jealous of your success or they feel left out. But keep working at your own health, your own weight loss. Be an inspiration to them. By leading as an example, you may just be surprised when they hop on the healthy path and leave you in their dust!
Me: What would you tell someone that is the type of person that is healthy and thinner than a board and they think they are fat and they are constantly dieting?
Michele: Hmmm… It’s hard to give people advice when they don’t think they have a problem. There are other issues in their life that they can’t control, and so they control things that they can—like eating. Actually, when I was a teenager I did the same thing so I know from experience. They don’t want to be fat. They crave acceptance and they’re controlling what they can. Maybe just try to reassure them that they’re healthy, thin, and beautiful and try to learn what is really bothering them and be a loving support for them…
Me: Finally, if you had the opportunity to raise a child, what are the 5 most important lessons you would teach them?
Michele:
- First and foremost, I’d teach them about the Bible because that’s something that’s very important to me—not about religion—about the Bible.
- The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you.
- To not judge a book by its cover. Just because someone is wearing a suit doesn’t mean they’re a good person; just because someone is covered in tattoos doesn’t mean they’re a bad person. That they should look into their eyes and love the good that is in their heart.
- To go the extra mile, and then some.
- To always be honest. The truth will set you free.
I want to thank Michele for the opportunity she gave us to learn more about her. I hope you learned as much from her as I did. She is a very great and caring person. She is smart, and strong. I am sure she’s also blushing after reading this part, but I want her to know she is my hero.
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Categories: Interview
Technorati Tags: Domestic Violence, Interview, Michele Tune, Weight Loss
June 12th, 2009 at 12:50 am
Gosh, EagleHawk, I don't even know what to say. You've made a chatterbox speechless. I'm just speechless…
June 12th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Michelle, you are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.
June 12th, 2009 at 1:11 am
LaShae, thank you so much for stopping by! I'm honored that you're inspired by me. And… you're most welcome! Thanks to EagleHawk for having me.
*smiles*
Michele
June 12th, 2009 at 1:12 am
FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely Fabulous! Thank you both – for asking and telling!
June 12th, 2009 at 1:31 am
Thanks, Mysti–for reading, and for your FANTABULOUS comment!!!
*smiles*
Michele
June 11th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
[...] that EagleHawk was interviewing me on his blog. I directed you to parts one and two. Well, now part three is live. And, well, I’m speechless! I’m so touched and honored by his words… [...]
June 12th, 2009 at 2:45 am
A great interview, and a courageous lady! **Standing ovation!**
June 12th, 2009 at 3:02 am
Aw, you're too kind PlaidEarthWorm. Really. Thanks!
June 12th, 2009 at 3:45 am
You've accomplished two amazing feats. Congratulations.
June 12th, 2009 at 3:58 am
Thank you, Mimi!
June 12th, 2009 at 5:32 am
Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
June 12th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Wormy and I are very lucky to have such a good friend. As I said in the original post, you are my hero, I am sure Wormy thinks the same. There aren't enough words to describe Michele to the fullest extent.
June 12th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Michele – you are awesome and strong for speaking out on issues that many others chose not to.
Eaglehawk – great interview.
June 12th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Thank you, Lori!!!
June 13th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Michele,
You are an inspiration.
Eaglehawk,
Thanks for this great interview with Michele.
June 13th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Hi, Lillie. Thank you very much!!!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Wonderful interview! (Excellent choice of questions on domestic violence, EagleHawk!) You are an inspiration to us all, Michele! Thanks for sharing your struggles and demonstrating that there's hope in even seemingly hopeless situations. (Also read your eHow article, which is great!)
Keep up the excellent work!
Jeanne
June 30th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
This is an impressive story! I only wish that these kind of things to never happen again. Respect between partners is very important, but violence doesn't mean lack of respect but lack of humanity! Thanks for such an interview!
June 30th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Aw, thanks Jeanne! (I thought I had responded to this already. I guess I hadn't!)
I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview–and my eHow article!
Michele
June 30th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Thank you, Mindy. I'm honored that you enjoyed reading it! Yes, it is a lack of humanity. Domestic violence is very cruel and ugly, much worse than I mentioned here.
Thanks for stopping by!
Michele
August 7th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Thanks so much, hospedagem! I'm honored.