Day 22.......Its a New Day!

A new dawn, everyday is a chance to start over, a fresh start.  At Day 21, according to Joel Osteens book, Best Life Now, I should've formed a habit.  I think the habit is blogging my progress.  I need the exercise and healthy eating to be the next habit.  The exercise definately is coming easier...I enjoy and look forward to my workouts. I am looking forward to grabbing healthy food options as a habit.  It will happen.....I have faith.  

Philippians 4:13 (Amplified Bible)
13I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who [a]infuses inner strength into me; I am [b]self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency].

Day 21 & Week 3 Overview......Food is a Factor

This week I did great with getting up early and working out.  I definately think I can make that part of my new lifestyle. However; food choices and amounts are still problem areas, that I need to work on.  So I will confess my scripture verse with fill in the blanks for the week.....



  Cheezits, sechwan mango chicken, potato chips, potato salad is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but Cheezits, sechwan mango chicken, potato chips, potato salad is not helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Cheezits, sechwan mango chicken, potato chips, potato salad is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of anything or be brought under its power.

This confession is taken from 1 Corinthians 6:12 (Amplified Bible) all things underlined are added by me for my benefit, these additions are not meant to add to or delete from the actual text of the bible.


At weigh-in this week I gained 2 lbs. (I am hoping that it is water weight) never the less I did go over board on some of the above mentioned foods.
Since food is a factor for me it is time to get serious beyond the last serious, that turned out to be seriousness taken lightly.  I WILL JOURNAL my foods!

Day 20........Other Bloggers

Last night I found several inspiring blogs and a great site for bloggers, CSAHM Christian Stay at Home Moms http://csahm.com/blogs-by-moms/ .  One blog that stood out contained a verse that I can relate to  1 Corinthians 6:12 (Amplified Bible)


12Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of anything or be brought under its power.


I am going to use this verse whenever I feel a temptation to eat more than or what I know I shouldn't.

Day 19......Say No to Tired

Last night I could barely keep my eyes open. A full day of family activities, and preparing for a new fall schedule mentally and physically drained me yesterday. Despite being tired I got on the treadmill at a snails pace........had high energy music playing in my headset......then it happened either the music or the knowledge that I wasn't going to let "tired" win took over and I got enough energy to get in my 200 calorie burn. Yeah!

This morning, I plan on walking with a friend while my daughter is in her first day of preschool. Which will be my morning workout. It's Fall and I am excited.

Day 18........Press On

It is so easy to slip back into a comfort zone. It's food that seems to effect my attitude and emotions like a false comfort that I crave. I need to redirect that comfort to the only One who can satisfy.

I cancelled my satellite TV last week, and it has been the best thing for me. I have found more time to exercise, also more quiet time for myself. I also got through a book that has taken me 2 years, and last year I got the book on audio. I have to laugh at myself that it took turning off the TV for me to finish a audio book. However; finishing it reminded me how much I love reading books and how much I enjoy the series that I am 2 books away from finishing ( The Left Behind series, Tim LaHaye/Jerry Jenkins).

The treadmill I look forward to! In the morning I can usually only manage a 20 min. walk, at night it's become a great release to get on the treadmill and get inspired through music to burn lots of calories. I appreciate the instant gratification a workout brings.

I am on a role and I refuse to lose. I posted a note in a visible location for me to see everyday that reads...."I am worth it, I love myself too much to stay this way." To encourage myself that today is another opportunity to improve and I am worth it!

Day 13 & 14+Week 2 Overview....Going with the Flow!

I think the best rules are no rules just goals. I have not gotten up early the last two mornings but I am reaching my goal. I am staying focused not getting discouraged just going with the flow! I burned 300 calories on the treadmill today which amounts to the extra piece of pan pizza I ate, but I enjoyed it and am enjoying the workout. I am now at a 4 mph speed and at a slight jog. Lovin the sore buns and thighs. More than anything this discipline has to be a lifestyle change to be and stay healthy, I am still learning the new lifestyle that will best suit me.

I lost 2.6 lbs......Yeah! I needed to see results.

Day 12.....Sore tushy

Yeah! I am up and feeling good. I am excited about my sore tushy. I must be doing something right!