tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67302230943189814772024-03-12T18:06:32.366-07:00Beautiful DisciplinesMy journey towards a disciplined life that is beautiful in the eyes of the Lord!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-19337879165230394392013-01-23T09:53:00.001-08:002013-01-23T09:53:52.786-08:00Day 2So I hit my breaking point yesterday. ALREADY!!! But I didnt cheat! I made the Easy Peazy Cinnamon Muffins for breakfast. The taste was good but the texture made it so I could barely get them down (I'm telling you, I love me my carbs!). I ended up pouring some liquid whipping cream over them and that made them super tasty.<br />
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Then came lunch. I am NOT a fan of the Oopsie Rolls. Especially after baking a beautiful crusty loaf of bread for the rest of my family. Major down moment! I ate a few bites of my Oopsie sandwich and then was done. I had some skinny chocolate that afternoon. All through the day really!<br />
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Dinner was really good. I made the baked chicken thighs, mashed cauliflower and steamed some broccoli. Next time I won't mash the cauliflower. It made it a little too "sweet" tasting for me. We all love cauliflower plain so I will just stick with that.<br />
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For dessert I had some choco pudding. To be honest, I wasn't really a fan. I have no love for almond milk unfortunately.<br />
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Today is gong to be my first E day.<br />
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I'm having quinoa with 0% Greek yogurt and blueberries for breakfast<br />
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Lunch- Mexican Cottage cheese Salad<br />
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Dinner- Hearty Green Soup<br />
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I'm going to go looking for some yummy looking E snacks. Favorites anyone?<br />
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The last two days I've only got in a little time on the kettle bells. Today is going to be super busy so I don't expect much more than that today either. I'm grateful for a quick good workout though!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-51865717611842581652013-01-21T13:32:00.001-08:002013-01-21T13:32:49.770-08:00Finally Starting!!!<br />
I'm so excited!!! Today is Day One of starting the Trim Healthy Mama way of life! Hooray!!!<br />
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This is not going to be that easy for me. While I'm so impressed with the vast array of delicious looking recipes and the flexibility portrayed in the book, I am a HUGE carb and sugar addict. Even today I've had to stop myself many times from going for the candy bar, the crackers, the sugar drink. Breaking the habit is going to be the hardest part! My nunaturals stevia should arrive any day and I can't wait to have some HEALTHY sweet treats around!<br />
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Today is a S day.<br />
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Breakfast- Fried eggs over caramelized onions ( super yum!)<br />
Lunch- BLT Salad ( super yum again!)<br />
Dinner- Cheeseburger pie<br />
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This past month has been incredibly stressful with extended family stuff. Many times I've found myself saying " Why can't I be one of those who LOSES weight with stress!". Unfortunately that has not been the case.<br />
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I weighed in this morning at 173.8<br />
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I'm not going to worry about meeting certain weight loss goals at this time. I'm planning on sticking with the eating plan, exercising daily and seeing how it goes! I'm also going to confess all cheating here so feel free to give me grief if I'm naughty! <br />
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Those of you who understand this diet better than me ( which is probably all of you!), please speak up and give me pointers at any time!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-63857196094750815042013-01-06T08:57:00.001-08:002013-01-06T08:57:33.572-08:001-5-13Yesterday I only drank 6 of my 8 glasses of water. This is a huge struggle for me! I will go most days not drinking ANY water. I know that this is so bad or me!<br />
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I tried the Spew yesterday but couldn't repeat it! It snuck up on me all of the sudden. It didn't seem too hard until those last jump lunges! There was NO WAy I could have repeated it!<br />
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I also did this workout for arms-<br />
<a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4pcaD3wInqM">http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4pcaD3wInqM</a><br />
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It was short, but HARD! I love working my arms. I'd rather do an arm workout that anything else. Today my arms are dying! They feel like jello!<br />
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<br />Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-12329682443105806652013-01-05T12:37:00.001-08:002013-01-05T12:37:54.809-08:001-4-13Well, I got all of my water in yesterday and a ten minute momsintofitness workout. Only ten minutes but I thought is going to DIE! I've got some serious work ahead of me before I get into good workout shape again!<br />
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On a bad note, I'm afraid my original weight was at a good moment. My weights yesterday and today are a couple pounds higher. I'm still aiming for 165 as my first goal though.<br />
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I'm sooooo excited to get my book! I had a good talk with my husband this morning and he is at a really supportive and willing to change some things place. I'm so thankful! He is incredibly healthy and amazingly fit so sometimes it is hard for him to see my position.Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-47176328427854149002013-01-03T12:58:00.002-08:002013-01-03T13:00:49.525-08:00To start out.....<br />
This morning I weighed in at 173.8.<br />
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I may be super wimpy but I don't want to jump into something too fast and then burn out.<br />
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I've ordered my copy of Trim Healthy Mama and I'm soooo excited. It probably won't arrive until near the end on January though. :(<br />
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I'm sure when that arrives I will have several big changes to make. For now I'm most going to be focusing on exercising daily and drinking my water.<br />
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I know that sounds small, but I'm hoping to add more soon!<br />
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I'll be weighing more often at the beginning, just to get a feel for what my body is doing.<br />
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I've split my weight loss goals amongst my children (like Angie did!). Soooooo, the goal is to lose eight pounds for each girl.<br />
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1. Esther- 165<br />
2. Ella - 157<br />
3. Havilah- 149<br />
4. Bethany- 141<br />
5. Lydia - 133<br />
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My goal is to hit my Esther goal by Feb. 1. Thanks for coming alongside me and encouraging me on my journey!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-58175339820308750032013-01-03T12:40:00.001-08:002013-01-03T12:40:23.297-08:00Hello!Okay Nataly! You convinced me! <br />
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I've missed the accountability of you ladies and am super excited to get started again. My incredible husband got me an iPad for Christmas (gasp!) so it hopefully will be much easier for me to jump on here for a quick update.<br />
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I'll be back soon with my goals and my starting point!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-71671563416600094002012-02-18T11:59:00.000-08:002012-02-18T11:59:33.576-08:00End of Week 2Hooray! I just finished Day 12 which means.......... 12 days down, 18 to go.......... 12 days down, eight days until I start a new level........... 2 weeks down, only<strong><em> 3 </em></strong>more to go!!!! Plus, I get tomorrow off!!!<br />
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I also got all of my juice in this week which means tomorrow I'll be enjoying breakfast with my family!<br />
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Huge praise of the day~ My husband was helping with our youth group's service project this morning and mid-way I get a call from him. The funny thing was, when I saw his number I purposed to do my best, over-joyed to hear from you/ I'm so madly in love with you voice as I answered. "Hi! How are <em>YOU</em> doing?" I answered dripping with sweetness. "I'm fine," he answered. "I'm in the ER". Praise the Lord he has just badly cut his finger, but it should be just fine. It's amazing to think how life changing this day could have been. Please pray though for quick healing ( this man HATES to be held back from anything!) and that I will be the understanding, helpful and supportive wife he needs. Thank you friends!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-13209594488507657492012-02-17T08:55:00.000-08:002012-02-17T08:55:05.385-08:00Shred ReviewWell Angie, I thought I would post here to answer your questions. <br />
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Officially, I don't *like* the 30 Day Shred!!! The clothing and the language is not what I want to have in my home day after day. The Language is simple for me; I turn off the audio! There is a music only option and that is what I use only.<br />
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The clothing is harder. I never use this in front of my husband and I hoped to not do it in front of my girls, but that has not worked out. My girls and I have conversation ALL the time about what is good and right according to God's standards and not the world's. They have a very basic understanding of the importance of modesty and discretion but they also have a basic understanding that there are those who are not concerned about honoring the Lord by how they dress. So my basic "rationalizing" is, if it's just the clothes, we can, do and will talk about our standards vs. the world's standards. The actions are not inappropriate for them to copy. Unlike the belly dance workout I do! I would not want them emulating those moves so I don't do it in front of them.<br />
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As far as the workout goes, it is tough! But not KILLER! It's only about 25 min. so that makes it doable for me. I start level two today so I guess we'll see how it goes!<br />
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Hope this makes sense!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-90982215543104923872012-02-16T15:47:00.000-08:002012-02-16T15:47:51.920-08:00Level One~ Check!Hooray!!! Today I did day 10 on the 30 Day Shred!!! That means tomorrow I get to move onto level 2. I can't believe I made it all the way through level 1 without missing a single day. If I had been doing this on my own, there would have been many days I would have put it off and never gotten around to it, but knowing that I'll be checking in with you ladies has been the motivation I've needed. Are you ready to jump in with me Heather?<br />
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I've been juicing each morning (except Tuesday) and I'm amazed at how much I'm LIKING the juice!!! I can hardly believe it! I hope you all are having a wonderful week. I'm sorry that you haven't seen much of me on your blogs! Our computer seems to have a bug or something because it's running V E R Y slowly these days. It makes it hard to check on everybody and even harder to comment. I'm still here, checking when I can and praying for each of you!!!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-21349017672424121152012-02-13T11:35:00.000-08:002012-02-13T11:35:39.888-08:00A New WeekSooooo, this morning the scale said 165.6 which I was a little disappointed about considering I got ALL of my exercising in last week. I'm super excited about this upcoming week though so I wont let it get me down!<br />
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My mom got me her juicer so yesterday and today I've had carrot, celery, kale and apple juice for breakfast. I'm amazed at how much I actually like it. I can't say I love it, but I don't hate it like I thought I would! My plan is to juice for breakfast every day except for tomorrow ( Valentine's Day!! YIPPEE!!!) and I'm going to take off one weekend morning. Usually our big breakfast together is on Sunday, but sometimes my husband has a meeting so we move it to Saturday.<br />
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I finished Day 7 today so only 23 days to go!!!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-20379725982584352652012-02-11T13:24:00.000-08:002012-02-11T13:24:43.568-08:00Week One FINISHED!!!!I just finished Day 6 of the Shred so that officially completes week one for me!!!!! I'm so excited! That means I get tomorrow off and start up again on Monday.<br />
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Six days down means only 24 more days. Six days down means only four more days until level two. One week down means only four more weeks to go! Did I mention I'm excited????<br />
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I'm definitely noticing some changes. My arms feel a bit more toned and my tummy can suck in <em>just a bit </em>more. Mostly I'm noticing the workouts getting easier. I'm still sweating up a storm, but I don't feel like I'm going to die!<br />
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My other exciting news; My mom dug out her juicer for me to try!!!!! After hearing Angie's AMAZING stories about juicing I'm going to give it a try! I'm so excited for next week!!!!!!!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-84244009136705422212012-02-09T11:30:00.000-08:002012-02-09T11:30:11.512-08:00Checking In!!!Things have been going pretty well so far. I'm off to get in Day 4 of the Shred as soon as I get off here. I almost didn't get it in yesterday, but squeaked it in right before bed. Heather said I will feel so strong after doing this and I hope she is right! Right now I just feel sooooooo sore!!!<br />
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The weather here has taken a dramatic turn for the worse so I'm going to excuse myself from the outdoor walks this week. I pretty much have to take the kiddos with me and I'm not wanting to take them out in this weather.<br />
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No dancing so far, but still planning on it!<br />
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Green tea has been hit and miss. I've had it two days and missed two days.<br />
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I feel like I'm on the upswing of a kind of wearisome time. With emotional trials and two weeks of sickness mostly behind, I'm getting fired up in many ways! I've already attacked a couple of areas of the house that really needed some attention.<br />
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You ladies inspire me in so many areas of life. I think of you and pray for you all through the day!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-37370546376672488842012-02-06T13:55:00.000-08:002012-02-06T13:55:12.158-08:00It's Februry 6th....This was the date I set to hit my first goal, which was 159. This morning I weighed <strong>165.8</strong>, so obviously, I didn't reach my goal. While I would have LOVED to have done better, the truth is, I definitely COULD have done better! And even with all that has gone on, I'm still down <strong>three</strong> pounds! For me, that is exciting!<br />
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My new "Big goal" is going to be <strong>159 by my birthday, February 26.</strong> That feels like a big goal to me, but with doing the 30 Day Shred and some other habits I'm wanting to implement, I still believe I can reach it!!!<br />
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This morning I did my first day of "The Shred"!!! This is not going to be fun, but I can't tell you what confidence I feel with the support of you all. One day down, twenty-nine to go! There are three different levels of workouts so I'm planning on staying on each level for ten days.<br />
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This week's goals are going to include~<br />
The Shred every day (except Sunday)<br />
Green Tea daily<br />
Four dance workouts<br />
Two outdoor walks (I NEVER do this!!!)Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-25942576872743579902012-02-04T10:57:00.000-08:002012-02-04T10:57:02.021-08:00Hello Out There!!!I feel like I've fallen of the face of the earth this week, but I really am still alive!!!<br />
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Our whole family was taken sick (although it WASN'T pink eye! Praise the Lord!). I am mostly well and only have a couple children still hacking violently. We DO NOT get sick very often so it feels like we have been hit really hard this winter.<br />
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I weighed in this morning and it said 165.2 which I was thrilled about considering I have not exercised AT ALL and my eating has been bad too.<br />
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I'm NOT quitting here! I know I wont hit my goal by Monday, but I'm going to keep going!<br />
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After much consideration I think I'm going to tackle the 30 Day Shred these next few weeks ( 5 six day weeks). I really dislike that workout and I've never stuck with it for more than ten days, but I've always seen results. I feel like I really need some sort of a kick start so please, please, please keep me accountable to this! 30 days can't be THAT bad!!!<br />
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I'm excited to catch up with all of you on your blogs!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-14638983661281664082012-01-28T21:11:00.000-08:002012-01-28T21:11:34.092-08:00SaturdayHmmmm. I think we may be dealing with pink eye here. My sweet Havilah has gotten goopy eyes and one of them is really blood shot. I've also been really congested and had a sore throat so not much has happened around here. I did get in one mile this morning though!<br />
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So far, 8 out of 10 miles<br />
No tea today<br />
No more dancing<br />
Everything else good<br />
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Ready to curl up and watch Courageous with my husband now. Goodnight all!!!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-79651571556757772242012-01-27T08:42:00.000-08:002012-01-27T08:42:09.949-08:00Friday (and Thursday!)About thirty seconds after I opened my eyes this morning it hit me, " I never updated yesterday!!!!!". Turns out I didn't drink my green tea either so I'll have to wait for a different week to earn my new dvd. That's okay. I wont let it discourage me!<br />
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So far I've walked 6 out of 10 miles<br />
Done 2 out of 4 dancing times<br />
Made breakfast every morning<br />
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Please pray for my husband and I as we have been thrown into the mediator role with some dear friends going through some serious issues. We want to bring wisdom and God's heart to the situation, but sometimes it is such a struggle to know what is best! <br />
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I'm so thankful for you ladies and how you are continuing on, even when it gets hard!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-84515157237184781302012-01-25T22:14:00.000-08:002012-01-25T22:14:19.179-08:00WednesdayI'm very tired and ready for bed, but I had to update first!!!<br />
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3 miles walked (out of 10 )<br />
2 dance workouts (out of 4)<br />
Green Tea~ check!<br />
Breakfast for Hubby~ check!<br />
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Doing good so far!!!<br />
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Every now and then I get this giddy feeling of, "I really CAN do this!!!!". I'm so excited!!!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-89638330932673648792012-01-24T09:13:00.000-08:002012-01-24T09:13:59.693-08:00Well........<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">As you may have deduced by my long silence, this past week did NOT go as planned. I tried to "improvise" the best that I could, but since I didn't get on here and admit my changes, I still felt slightly guilty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">By Wednesday I decided that I was going to have to throw out the "no sugar week". This past week was full of getting together with THREE of our dear friends (two of which are siblings!) who are starting some very exciting relationships, one friend who is grieving, friends who are struggling with a legal vs. Christian attitude situation and one of my best friends who is moving across the country. Plus two birthday parties. Our life is not normally like this and I feel like I've been grasping for sanity!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I really felt like it was the wise decision to not add more burden to myself and I still tremendously felt the inspiration of all of you ladies and felt like the Lord was giving me the strength the be wise in the midst of it all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I got in 4 out of 6 TTapp times but only walked 2 miles. I also only got my water in four days.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now here I am at day two of Week 3 already! I weighed myself this morning and it said 165.7 which considering my past week, I was THRILLED with!</span></strong><br />
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<strong>My goals this week are,</strong><br />
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<strong>Walk 10 miles (2 done)</strong><br />
<strong>Dance exercise 4 times (for AT LEAST 15 min.)</strong><br />
<strong>Sweets ONLY with my husband</strong><br />
<strong>Drink Green Tea daily</strong><br />
<strong>Serve my husband breakfast EVERY day!!!</strong><br />
<strong>Update here DAILY for one week</strong><br />
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<strong>This may not sound too extreme but I want a week that will get me "back on the wagon".</strong><br />
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<strong>If I meet all of these goals this week I'm going to reward myself by ordering a new Walk Away the Pounds dvd. I've used the same one for two years now. What are your favorites?</strong>Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-61676654655731960102012-01-18T19:03:00.000-08:002012-01-18T19:03:35.848-08:00Still Here!!!Sorry to be so scare this week! My husband has had some time off of work so while it's WONDERFUL to have him around, it kind of throws off "normal".<br />
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Yesterday was our sweet Ella's second birthday so I used up two of my sugar passes.<br />
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So far I've gotten my water in each day and have done TTapp every day too. No miles walked yet though. Hoping to be around more as the week goes on!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-79248563731733967882012-01-16T16:57:00.000-08:002012-01-16T16:57:37.786-08:00Week 2So last week ended pretty well. I only got in 12 of my 15 miles and I took a small sip of Mountain Dew on Sunday (which actually tasted bad to me!). Over all I feel really good about the changes I have been able to stick to and I'm so thankful for the grace that the Lord continues to pour on me daily.<br />
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So I weighed in this morning and my official weight for week two is...... <strong>166.8.</strong><br />
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That's exactly two pounds less than last week so I'm very encouraged! I'm not quite sure how I'm going to make 159 by March, but for no I'm going to plug along at my goals and just see what each week brings.<br />
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My goals for this week are~<br />
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<> Drink 64 oz. water daily<br />
<> Walk 6 miles<br />
<> Do TTapp 6 times<br />
<> No sugar except I'm going to give myself four "sugar passes". Not four times of "giving in", but four times of choosing that it is an appropriate time to eat some sugar.<br />
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Please continue to pray for me this week. Specifically pray against burn out please! Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-60297809036074726472012-01-15T07:57:00.000-08:002012-01-15T07:57:51.062-08:00Day SevenThank you all so much for your prayers and encouragement! Friday ended well and we were able to just relax together. It doesn't appear that there is any damage to the bathroom so we are sooooo thankful!<br />
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Yesterday went well, but again I only got in one mile of walking which brings me to eleven total.<br />
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We FINALLY have snow here (only about three inches) so we are SUPER excited! Not sure if we are heading out to church because I would have to drive our van and I'm very inexperienced driving in snow. Either way I am anticipating a wonderful day with my family, marveling in the beauty of the Lord.<br />
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I'm very excited to weigh in tomorrow and start a new week with new goals. This week has gone better than I would have imagined. I never really thought I could do without sugar so "easily".<br />
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I'm praying for you all! My computer time is limited at times so even if I'm not commenting, know that I'm thinking of you and praying for you on your journey!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-41496446398234421542012-01-13T16:41:00.000-08:002012-01-13T16:41:06.157-08:00Day FiveWell...... Today has been a little discouraging. <br />
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My sweet Ella ( 2 next week) somehow managed to almost completely flood our bathroom this morning and all I had a chance to do was throw as many towels down as I could before my oldest (6) somehow accidently locked the bathroom door. I've been trying to get the door opened all day, but no luck thus far! <br />
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We were planning out for a dinner and a movie date tonight, but my sister forgot she was going to watch the girls so we had to cancel.<br />
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I haven't walked at all today and I've REALLY wanted sugar again.<br />
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I know I can get through today though! The girls and I are trying to plan a fun evening at home and I'm just trying to have a relaxed and joyful attitude even though deep down I feel like crying, eating or sleeping.<br />
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Praying for a new day tomorrow!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-63884419962185800352012-01-12T15:51:00.000-08:002012-01-12T15:51:50.759-08:00Day FourSo far, so good! Thanks for your prayers last night. I was victorious!!!<br />
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I'm truly finding it easier and easier which just blows me away. I even tried plain milk in my coffee this morning and really enjoyed it!<br />
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Tonight we are having a sweet young lady over for dinner and she offered to bring dessert so as much as I <strong><em><u>really </u></em></strong>don't want to cheat, I may break my "no sugar week" just slightly.<br />
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10 out of 15 miles walked.<br />
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Praying for you all today!!! One decision at a time we can glorify God with our bodies!!!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-4287176102418684672012-01-11T19:55:00.000-08:002012-01-11T19:55:45.478-08:00Day ThreeI'm doing pretty well today. We were up quite a bit last night with our sweet Ella throwing up (seems fine today and no one else is sick so I'm not sure what was up!) so we were all pretty wiped out.<br />
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Only got one mile in today, but still doing good with the "no sugar" week. It was actually easier for me today!<br />
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Yesterday I thought I would sign back up for myfooddiary.com which I've tried in the past off and on. It costs $9 a month and is really good at breaking down what you're eating and letting you know what you need more or less of. By the end of the day though I was <strong><em>stressing out</em></strong>! It hit me then that I knew there was no way I was going to be able to stick with it for long. So I quite right then and there.<br />
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Usually in the past I would have pushed on for a few more days before crashing and burning so bad that I probably would have burned out on all of this. It felt so good to take a step back and look at what I really CAN handle and what was just going to over burden me. I know with the Lord's help and your encouragement I CAN stick with my weekly goals and ALREADY I'm feeling healthier and less dependant on sugar!<br />
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Tonight is my evening alone while my husband works with youth. This is a big pitfall for me so please pray that I can prevail!!!<br />
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(8 out 15 miles walked so far this week!)Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6730223094318981477.post-23088282519565614672012-01-10T10:45:00.000-08:002012-01-10T10:45:13.331-08:00Peaceful Craziness!Here I am on day two and I feeling almost giddy. Yesterday was a total mixture of desperate prayers, huge blessings, and painstaking awareness of my actions.<br />
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I knew I was addicted to sugar, but I never quite realized how dependant I was. At almost any given moment I find myself gravitating towards the pantry. Some chocolate chips, a random piece of candy, some chocolate milk. It calls to me..... It <strong><em>calls</em></strong> to meeeee!!! It keep hearing Angie's voice in my head reminding me, "It's one choice at a time."<br />
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Yesterday I was taking Esther in to be weighed and decided to stop by the store for some healthy options to keep me on track and I was soooo blessed at the different things I found on sale. I was really hoping to pick up some ready to cook chicken breasts for a quick, lean lunch option. They just "happened" to be on sale for the lowest price I have ever seen them! Lean ground turkey was also on a super sale. I was so blessed!<br />
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The later part of yesterday was spent putting sugar OUT of my head. Praise the Lord that while I may not have been successful in getting it out of my head, I didn't eat any! The only exception I've decided to make is my cup of coffee with creamer that I have with my husband. This is a special time for us and I'm not ready to cut that out!<br />
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This morning I was amazed at the <em><strong>peace</strong></em> that I felt. It still feels scary, but I know that the Lord can accomplish anything in my life!<br />
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May you all feel the peace of the Lord today, and make each choice in HIS strength!Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.com4