How to go from fat and fabulous to fit and fabulous....Okay that is a bit of an exaggeration. I am not "fat" however when I look in the mirror, I see someone who is longing to be back to her 120 lb frame, is not comfortable with her current weight and has a whole long way to go to get there. I will not reveal what I am currently weighing in at- (personally I am convinced my scale is broken), but I am also living here in the real world and know that going down to 120 lbs is not really going to ever happen, no matter how well I eat, how much I exercise, long gone are the days of 120 lbs.
However, with some serious dedication, consistently doing my yoga (Gosh I really love Rodney Yee's programs) and getting yelled at by Jillian Michaels, I will reach my fitness goals, my new ideal weight and just generally better health-oh yes and getting to bed at a regular time may just aid in this whole fitness/health goal setting :)
I know I am on the right track as I sit here munching on my spinach salad with berries. I have to continue to drink as much water as I can, I actually crave it now and can feel when my body is thirsty. The sweetest thing my eldest daughter said to me the other day was "Mommy, you're belly is going down". I guess I could have been hurt but I chose to take it just as she meant it, Mommy is making positive changes. I was actually happy she noticed. She is only 9. Just as I like to dole out the positive things I notice for them, she gave it back to me and that is a sweet and precious gift. The fact is I never discuss weight issues with them. I eat healthy food (cheating occasionally) and exercise. If I set the example, they will follow.
This is my issue, not theirs.
Why did I call myself fat at the beginning of this blog entry...that is clearly the evil voice called self-doubt that lives in my head. It is an uphill battle to get out of those quicksand negative thoughts. If only I had a branch to hold onto....guess what, I do!!!! I have a most amazing partner whom I love dearly and who continues to boost me up, he is patient, loving, kind and a genuine cheerleader. He gets in the pit and fights to pull me up each and every single day not that I need that every day but he is there and willing. I am a blessed woman.
Count your blessing each and every single day.
Go out and be a blessing to someone!!! You may never know what your kind word or smile could do for someone, but God does.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Goals - excuses = reality
This week has been up, down and everything in between!!!
I have been really bad at waking up in the morning to do my yoga or doing any of my exercise during the day. A bit was done, scattered and I am disappointed with myself. I have a goal, I know what I need to do to accomplish it and here I am being lazy. I can give the 1000 or so excuses on why I didn't get up and do my exercises but it will all boil down to an excuse.
I have the time, but I am not making the time. I also did not make the proper time to spend with God. Yes, I did spend some time, did some of my readings, and wrote in my devotional only once or twice.
So back to my lessons learned-
First SPEND TIME WITH GOD, meaningful, heartfelt, head in the game time. Do not spend time with him just to do a daily check mark in the devotional box. If you aren't spending the proper time with him, you will feel empty, sad, alone, frustrated and generally not settled within yourself.
Second DO MY EXERCISES the more exercising I do, the better I feel. If I do the morning yoga stretch I feel balanced, centered and ready to take on the day. Build up a sweat with Jillian Michaels, proud of my accomplishment, being able to push through her intense 30 day shred routine. Working through the Gaiam yoga for weight loss and finally being able to do the complete flows (routines) without stopping AND the next morning feeling that muscle pain of using muscles I haven't been otherwise using ( I LOVE THAT FEELING).
My eating habits have pretty much maintained which is a positive thing. Less wheat, more conscience choices, lots of water. I feel better in that.
1COR 6:19Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own
I have been really bad at waking up in the morning to do my yoga or doing any of my exercise during the day. A bit was done, scattered and I am disappointed with myself. I have a goal, I know what I need to do to accomplish it and here I am being lazy. I can give the 1000 or so excuses on why I didn't get up and do my exercises but it will all boil down to an excuse.
I have the time, but I am not making the time. I also did not make the proper time to spend with God. Yes, I did spend some time, did some of my readings, and wrote in my devotional only once or twice.
Why did I blurt out all of this seemingly irrelevant information?!?!?!
Well this week has probably been one of my worst weeks as far as patience, understanding, alertness, calmness-I can go on but I think you get my point!!! So what does this mean, what have I learned? (Funny enough, my cousin just blogged about this very thing....check it out http://www.declareit.ca/failing-a-path-to-success/ )So back to my lessons learned-
First SPEND TIME WITH GOD, meaningful, heartfelt, head in the game time. Do not spend time with him just to do a daily check mark in the devotional box. If you aren't spending the proper time with him, you will feel empty, sad, alone, frustrated and generally not settled within yourself.
Second DO MY EXERCISES the more exercising I do, the better I feel. If I do the morning yoga stretch I feel balanced, centered and ready to take on the day. Build up a sweat with Jillian Michaels, proud of my accomplishment, being able to push through her intense 30 day shred routine. Working through the Gaiam yoga for weight loss and finally being able to do the complete flows (routines) without stopping AND the next morning feeling that muscle pain of using muscles I haven't been otherwise using ( I LOVE THAT FEELING).
My eating habits have pretty much maintained which is a positive thing. Less wheat, more conscience choices, lots of water. I feel better in that.
1COR 6:19Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own
BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE THIS WEEK
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Too many blessings to count and thankful for them all
This week has passed quickly. I am trying to slow down, enjoy life and be still with myself and still in the presence of God. I am learning to listen for and hear when God is speaking to me. There have been many times that I am sure God has spoke to me and I have either ignored that pull in my heart (now that I am aware more aware of God's presence, it hurts when I don't listen), or just was unaware that it was God speaking.
How does God speak to you?
How does God speak to you?
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| My amazing devotional |
As I sat with my coffee and devotional the other morning, I asked for stillness, to hear the little things that I otherwise miss and I was slowly able to drown out the stomping of the children, the noise from the dishwasher and pretty much everything else but then out of nowhere I heard a bird sing. A beautiful song to my ears. I thought how blessed am I that God has allowed me to hear the bird chirp through the rest of this chaos I call life.
I have also come to realize that God speaks to me through my readings whether it be Jesus Calling, Jesus Today or my newest favourite Mixed Blessings. I may skip a reading, not intentionally mind you but things just seem to happen...and then I will read the passage I missed and doesn't it relate to what has gone on or what is currently happening. Now that my eyes are opening, the chips are being knocked off the shoulder, the heart is open(ing) and my fists are slowly unclenching (WOW, don't I sound like an uber fun person?!?!) I am feeling, seeing and experiencing the blessings that were passing me by.
Last night Super G (that's my honey) and I were blessed with fellowship beyond compare-we didn't want the evening to end!!! We are feeling so blessed to have D & S in our lives and the lives of our children. Super G commented that they have so much wisdom. I feel like we are just lapping up all their greatness; love for each other, love for others, their affection towards our children and most of all their commitment and dedication to the Lord. Suzie Q has helped me find grace in many situations, and I truly don't know if she knows how much her friendship and sisterhood has affected me in such a positive way.
Today, I sit at work and watch many situtations that could just be avoided if these people would come to know God and be present in his presence.
May you be a blessing to someone today.
I have also come to realize that God speaks to me through my readings whether it be Jesus Calling, Jesus Today or my newest favourite Mixed Blessings. I may skip a reading, not intentionally mind you but things just seem to happen...and then I will read the passage I missed and doesn't it relate to what has gone on or what is currently happening. Now that my eyes are opening, the chips are being knocked off the shoulder, the heart is open(ing) and my fists are slowly unclenching (WOW, don't I sound like an uber fun person?!?!) I am feeling, seeing and experiencing the blessings that were passing me by.
Last night Super G (that's my honey) and I were blessed with fellowship beyond compare-we didn't want the evening to end!!! We are feeling so blessed to have D & S in our lives and the lives of our children. Super G commented that they have so much wisdom. I feel like we are just lapping up all their greatness; love for each other, love for others, their affection towards our children and most of all their commitment and dedication to the Lord. Suzie Q has helped me find grace in many situations, and I truly don't know if she knows how much her friendship and sisterhood has affected me in such a positive way.
Today, I sit at work and watch many situtations that could just be avoided if these people would come to know God and be present in his presence.
May you be a blessing to someone today.
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