day by day

Well, I'm taking it day by day. Good eating choices, exercising, etc. Working on myself from the inside out. It definitely is not an easy task and takes a lot of time to feel like you have succeeded. I feel like I had a successful day today!! Now that I am back to eating Vegan/Vegetarian (sometimes I slip with cheese) my appetite has decreased. YAY!! Hope to run tomorrow. I didn't make it today as I had too many things to do after work. I did make it to the gym this morning and we did our 2.7 mile walk at lunch!!! I hope everyone else is doing well.

Just keep swimming...

Water, water everywhere! Glad for the rain but I think it's time to stop. The grounds are getting too soggy and the water is rising too high. Today was a great day at work, great food choices and walked at lunch for 2.7 miles! We are getting better at lunch. Hopefully I can get a run in tomorrow. :) I hope everyone else had a great day as well!! It's time to go to sleep and have a great and successful day tomorrow!

Just keep going.

Well, today was nursery day at church! I got to hold the most precious little girl until she fell asleep in my arms. Nothing like those moments! Started week 2 of Run for God. Whew... I'm ready to master that one, or at least get better at it. It wasn't as difficult as it sounded to me and of course, I feel much better after completing it!!! I can get skill at running!! Food choices were great today as well!! I made vegan chocolate ice cream and it was delicious. Even my mom and sister loved it!! Just a frozen banana, some almond milk, and a little cocoa powder put it in the Vitamix (or high powered blender) and voila yummy ice cream!! I hope everyone else is doing well on their goals!!! 

"But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the spirit." 2 Corinthians 3:18.

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Progress#sthash.9Sqk2bUy.dpuf

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Progress#sthash.9Sqk2bUy.dpuf

Rainy day

Well it was a rainy day but a successful one! I cleaned my bedroom and all the drawers in my dresser. Started organizing clothes. I made a mess and it's still in progress but I have found that I am blessed beyond measure. I have a home to clean, I have food to eat, I have too many clothes and shoes to wear, and family/friends that love and care for me. A person could not ask for anything more! I got my run in this evening when the rain let up. I cannot tell if I'm getting better or not. Tomorrow we have to step it up another notch. I'm a bit nervous!! I got this! I hope everyone else is doing well!!!

^"For by You I can run through a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall." Psalm 18:29

For by You I can run upon a troop; And by my God I can leap over a wall. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Progress#sthash.3MkZtscV.dpuf

Rain, Rain, we needed you

The rain was a nice one today. My favorite is when it is bright, sunny, and rainy. It's so beautiful. My second favorite is the way it was today. The dark clouds, the sun peeking through far off, and then the torrential downpour. Needless to say I don't want to be caught driving or walking in it but, getting to stare outside my window at work at the beauty sure made for a wonderful day!! Made it another day to the gym with my bestie! Went for a 2.4 mile walk at lunch with my buddy. :) It was just sprinkling when we walked to our "walking location" and then it poured while we walked inside and then it let up again when we made it back. We were definitely blessed! I had a great eating day until dinner time. I decided to have celery with peanut butter. Well, it's upsetting me now. I just keep forgetting how peanut butter reacts to my body. When will I learn? It just tastes so YUMMY! I hope everyone else is counting their successes!! Each minor step is a HUGE milestone!

"I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways." Psalm 119:15

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7

Moving in the right direction

Actions speak louder than words in every aspect of life! I woke up this morning and got moving. Met my bestie at the gym! Walked 1.9 miles at lunch with my buddy. We are working up to longer. I'm thinking there will not be any dining time anymore. NYC is right around the corner and we want to make sure we are ready. I'm getting excited and anxious about the flight! I absolutely LOVE flying but worry about my comfort on the plane. Since the first time I flew, I have flown every year since. Be that it's only 3 times. This year I actually will have flown 2 times. I NEVER thought I would be able to travel like I have in my life. I can't wait to lose this weight again and feel comfortable flying. I wish I hadn't lost the 5 months I spent not caring about what goes in my mouth or if I exercised. I went in spurts, I would lose and stay then gain and stay and then it got to just gain, gain, gain. I am starting again and pray/hope this time I stick with it until I reach my goal and be able to keep it off long term. Last time I was 34 pounds away from my goal. That lasted for what felt like a week and then I just slowly started gaining it back. Before I knew it I was where I am today. Thank the Lord that I am here today and starting to continue my journey again. Like I said before, I know that God has big things in store for me in my life. He needs me healthy mentally and physically to perform! I just can't wait to see what it is!!! My dad made a nutritarian/vegan soup to help me! He's the best!!! We had soup and salad for dinner and it was delicious. I also had made stuffed apples for Lifegroup on Tuesday and had some left so we ate on those as well. MMM Good! They had ice cream with theirs and I wasn't tempted at all. I would call that a win!! I hope everyone else is doing well on their journey! Let me know if I can help in any way.


"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
1 Corinthians 10:13 

"Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God."
2 Corinthians 7:1

and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy, even the women and children rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Excitement#sthash.kPkKEUBj.dpuf

and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy, even the women and children rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Excitement#sthash.kPkKEUBj.dpuf

and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy, even the women and children rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Excitement#sthash.kPkKEUBj.dpuf

and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy, even the women and children rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Excitement#sthash.kPkKEUBj.dpuf

Oh my!

Well, I made it through the first Run for God training on my own! I want to say it was better than Sunday but I'm not sure how I did on Sunday. haha!! It's rough during the exercise but I feel much better afterwards. Walked at lunch with my buddy too and made it an extra lap than usual. Now we just need to get quicker. Accomplishment feels amazing!! Food choices were good as well. Downing that water! Anyone with me in these life changing moments?

"...Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9

Thoughts of the day...

Took another baby step today! Made it through the day and night without a craving for junk. WOOT WOOT!!! Exercised with my bestie in the am and walked with my buddy at lunch. I had plans to do my Run for God training tonight but was with friends too long and decided to do it in the morning.

 “And David had success in all his undertakings, for the Lord was with him.” 1 Samuel 18:4

I cannot begin to be thankful enough for the amazing, wonderful, caring people that God has placed in my life. I get overjoyed at the thought of how many people love and care about me. 

"I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers," Philemon 1:4

I feel like there is something powerful that God has me doing or will have me doing in my life. I can't wait to live through it and share it with everyone! A goal/thought I have ALWAYS had since a young child is to work in an orphanage in another country. I just can't wrap my mind around being in another country with no one I know. It's a desire and a fear in my heart. Who knows what God has in store for me!

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Transformation...

Starting a new sermon series at church and following the book and video at life group has put my life back into perspective! I am worth more than I give myself. I am worth putting down the bad food and picking up the healthy food. I am worth walking at lunch. I am worth praising for everything even when it may feel horrible. There are always things to praise about even in your roughest hour. I realize, yes, I have let myself go but I'm not back to the first pound I lost 3 years ago. I've still kept off 70 pounds. Praise the Lord I didn't get back to my all time highest. I still have A LOT of work to accomplish but taking every step with God will make it easier. I've heard recently from someone, Imagine that God is right next to you in EVERYTHING you do, He is my motivator and encourager. I find myself starting so many things and never finishing anything. I hope and pray this time will be different and I can make this my life plan. I can look back on my blogging and see how many times I have started and stopped. It's disappointing to myself but then I think of how many times I started and praise God that I started all those times or I never would have experienced life as I have now.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.

"If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done." Ecclesiastes 11:4.

Journey...

I'm at a loss of where to begin/continue my weight loss journey. I had a great beginning of 2013 and reached my lowest weight as an adult. It didn't last long and I slowly started gaining and not caring or paying much attention to what I was putting in my mouth and slowed down on exercising. I am realizing that I must keep up with exercising and watching what I eat. I cannot wrap my head around what made me get back to where I am today. I used to care how I took care of myself and was excited about getting fit and healthy. Now, I just shovel the food into my mouth and don't even truly enjoy the food. The food is gone so quickly that I don't even taste it. It's time to get back to eating to sustain life while exercising to burn off the food. I truly enjoy working out when I'm thinner. Now, I must just live through the uncomfortable workouts. There is nothing I love more than my muscles being sore from exercise. Here's to a great exercise week!!

        
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
Matthew 6:33