I LOVE FOOD, the sweets especially candy. I always have. When I was little I would steal my brothers at any holiday. If there were a cake or cookies (which was rare at my house) I was sure to eat it all! But think about it, aren't sweets just like sin? They are both oh so juicy and enticing but we never feel the results until after they are gone. I know I have had my fair share of both.
Well-- I am at a season in my life where God is shredding my FAT, both physically and spiritually. Don't you love how God uses things we can feel and see to help us deal with things we can't physically see or feel.
I had my sweet Woody 4 months ago and gained over 50 lbs. I currently weight 200 lbs. I'm the biggest I've ever been. I recently quit breastfeeding (which is another topic all in itself) and now I can get SERIOUS about the size 12's in my closet I want to fit into. I'm being realistic here. I've only been a size 7 once in my life and that was after Logan was born and I wasn't in the best place in my life. (Lots of SIN!!) but normally in my life I've been a size 9 without muscle. I plan on having some muscle, especially with the amount of time I devote to working out.
Over the past year and half God has been working on getting my husband and I where we are now! I can say for a fact we are Christians. We haven't always followed him every second of every day but we are getting closer. We are trying to raise our kids by God's Word. Yesterday, I finally saw fruit of our attempts. Lexi was sick and she asked me to pray over her (which she never has done.) Logan was in the living room during that time and he came back and asked what was wrong with his sister. I told him she was sick and he asked if he could pray over her. It was one of the sweetest and proudest moments I've had has a mom.
I am horrible about knowing where certain scriptures are but I am getting better.
God does not help us to that next step until we start taking some initiative. With that being said let me say how my "shredding" process is going.
Physically-- I started the 24 day challenge by Advocare. I also count calories and workout. I've allowed myself no more than 1440 calories. I still allow myself some sweets otherwise I'm not being realistic to myself. I am on day 10 of the cleanse phase. Also, I am working out like a mad woman. In the mornings I am doing 1-1 1/2 hours of p90x, 30 min to 1 hour of Zumba on the xbox (I like the girl on there, she is extremely encouraging and makes me feel great about myself) and I try to go to the gym for an hour each day. Yesterday with Lexi being sick with allergies I chose to stay home and clean house instead. But today I'll get back on track. As my actual weight hasn't dropped, I have noticed my clothes have become loose and others have complimented me on how I look. Also, I have replaced all caffine with Spark (also made my Advocare) It helps me focus and gives me amazing energy.
Spiritually-- God has placed, who I call, my sisters in my life to hold me accountable. For someone who has had few good friends in my life I have an abundance of them now. Also, Terry and I just started a class at church called "Free Indeed." The scripture of the class is John 8:36, "So, if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed." I am starting to truly believe this promise. The next 8 weeks will be trying. God never said it wouldn't hurt, in fact he promises trials and tribulations. It is how we react to them that reveals our true character. Do we seek Him or ourselves? Recently, my grandma passed away, my grandpa is slowly deteriorating, and my mom started chemo. I'm learning to PRAY more! Its always been a problem for me. I also struggle with being LAZY but over the past few weeks I've been being more productive. A little more each day. Every morning I get up at 5-5:30 am and iron my husbands clothes to get him ready for the day. I'm choosing to serve him instead of myself. (Now I'm not saying everyone should do this but this is how I serve him. Others require different things. This is what makes my husband happy. and a clean house.) Yesterday I cleaned all but 2 rooms in my house. Today I'm planning on cleaning those and cooking 7 meals to cut down on time and in case I have an off day its already ready or takes 10 minutes to fix. For anyone who knows me knows I struggle with all of this. I can only do all these things because my husband works hard for me to stay home with the kids and through Christ's strength.
So I will take it 1 day, 1 inch, 1 pound and 1 scripture at a time, by 1 God's authority.
Two scriptures will be my motto during this phase.
1. John 8:36
So, if the son sets you free, you are free indeed.
And...
2. Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
I thank God for loving me enough to allow me to be His daughter!
Teach me-- Guide me by your steps Lord. <3
Well-- I am at a season in my life where God is shredding my FAT, both physically and spiritually. Don't you love how God uses things we can feel and see to help us deal with things we can't physically see or feel.
I had my sweet Woody 4 months ago and gained over 50 lbs. I currently weight 200 lbs. I'm the biggest I've ever been. I recently quit breastfeeding (which is another topic all in itself) and now I can get SERIOUS about the size 12's in my closet I want to fit into. I'm being realistic here. I've only been a size 7 once in my life and that was after Logan was born and I wasn't in the best place in my life. (Lots of SIN!!) but normally in my life I've been a size 9 without muscle. I plan on having some muscle, especially with the amount of time I devote to working out.
Over the past year and half God has been working on getting my husband and I where we are now! I can say for a fact we are Christians. We haven't always followed him every second of every day but we are getting closer. We are trying to raise our kids by God's Word. Yesterday, I finally saw fruit of our attempts. Lexi was sick and she asked me to pray over her (which she never has done.) Logan was in the living room during that time and he came back and asked what was wrong with his sister. I told him she was sick and he asked if he could pray over her. It was one of the sweetest and proudest moments I've had has a mom.
I am horrible about knowing where certain scriptures are but I am getting better.
God does not help us to that next step until we start taking some initiative. With that being said let me say how my "shredding" process is going.
Physically-- I started the 24 day challenge by Advocare. I also count calories and workout. I've allowed myself no more than 1440 calories. I still allow myself some sweets otherwise I'm not being realistic to myself. I am on day 10 of the cleanse phase. Also, I am working out like a mad woman. In the mornings I am doing 1-1 1/2 hours of p90x, 30 min to 1 hour of Zumba on the xbox (I like the girl on there, she is extremely encouraging and makes me feel great about myself) and I try to go to the gym for an hour each day. Yesterday with Lexi being sick with allergies I chose to stay home and clean house instead. But today I'll get back on track. As my actual weight hasn't dropped, I have noticed my clothes have become loose and others have complimented me on how I look. Also, I have replaced all caffine with Spark (also made my Advocare) It helps me focus and gives me amazing energy.
Spiritually-- God has placed, who I call, my sisters in my life to hold me accountable. For someone who has had few good friends in my life I have an abundance of them now. Also, Terry and I just started a class at church called "Free Indeed." The scripture of the class is John 8:36, "So, if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed." I am starting to truly believe this promise. The next 8 weeks will be trying. God never said it wouldn't hurt, in fact he promises trials and tribulations. It is how we react to them that reveals our true character. Do we seek Him or ourselves? Recently, my grandma passed away, my grandpa is slowly deteriorating, and my mom started chemo. I'm learning to PRAY more! Its always been a problem for me. I also struggle with being LAZY but over the past few weeks I've been being more productive. A little more each day. Every morning I get up at 5-5:30 am and iron my husbands clothes to get him ready for the day. I'm choosing to serve him instead of myself. (Now I'm not saying everyone should do this but this is how I serve him. Others require different things. This is what makes my husband happy. and a clean house.) Yesterday I cleaned all but 2 rooms in my house. Today I'm planning on cleaning those and cooking 7 meals to cut down on time and in case I have an off day its already ready or takes 10 minutes to fix. For anyone who knows me knows I struggle with all of this. I can only do all these things because my husband works hard for me to stay home with the kids and through Christ's strength.
So I will take it 1 day, 1 inch, 1 pound and 1 scripture at a time, by 1 God's authority.
Two scriptures will be my motto during this phase.
1. John 8:36
So, if the son sets you free, you are free indeed.
And...
2. Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
I thank God for loving me enough to allow me to be His daughter!
Teach me-- Guide me by your steps Lord. <3
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