A Glimpse Into Part of What Changed My Life a Few Months Ago

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Day 3 of my 14 Day Health Challenge went well, I obtained my goals with no cravings for unhealthy food.  Yea, but I have something else on my heart to talk about tonight, part of the key to what changed my life a few months ago, the heart of this lady, Candace Cameron Bure.  The video above is a glimpse into her heart and passion, which runs all through the weight loss book to the left as well.  I would LOVE to one day hear her speak and meet her.  She really truly changed my life.

I've adopted much of her eating philosophy and I'll let you in on a little secret......It's not that hard.  Nothing has to be cut out of your life forever.  She eats this way and maintains a trim healthy body and you can too!  It does however require faith, perseverance, and discipline, all needed in any successful endeavor, don't you think.

A few days ago I heard about an online magazine community she started called roomag.com.  I've just started to browse the site, and it looks amazing!  Check it out as it looks like an amazing resource for women in all areas of life.

I know most of my readers have heard me say most of this before, but the video above moved me to tears and I just had to share!

Tell me:


How does your faith impact your health and weight loss decisions?


Have a wonderful, healthy Sunday.

Take care,

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Life's a Beach

Life's a beach, today anyway.  We're at topsail taking our family vacation and other than a leaky hot water heater that's not working properly we're having a great time.  This morning I took an hour long brisk walk on the beach, followed by push ups, abs, squats, and stretching.  I was surprised that walking on the sand was a really good workout, all of the extra calf work involved was amazing.  I was totally wiped out afterwards.  I think on my future vacation workout days I'll just do 30 minutes for the cardio portion. 

After my workout I fixed lunch.


Vitamin Water Zero Drive (love this & it has caffeine!)



Super yum-o...Scandinavian crisp bread, peanut butter, sliced apples, cinnamon

 

I announced to my family that I was closed for 30 minutes.  It almost worked...It always works for my husband.  So I sat and read and texted friends and only got up to help the kids 1 time.  I was still worn out, so I took a 30 minute nap, if you wanna call it that because my kids woke me up twice.  I felt a little regenerated though, so it was off to the beach...

This is an Inspiration Notebook that I've put together.  It's an inexpensive brag book I purchased from Target.  I've included note cards that inspire me and keep me on track, from action plans to conquer late night eating, motivational truths, scripture, nutrition plan, and fitness plan, etc.  I refer to it often when I want a late night snack or want a junky sugary snack or don't want to exercise, whatever the case may be.  It really helps me stay on track. Really.  I wanted to pass it along in case it would help someone else that may be struggling in any area in their lives.  I just happen to be using it for health purposes. 

This is an example of a couple of pages out of my motivational notebook

Dinner tonight was Brunswick stew left over from our trip to Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q .  I ate a pint and had a few baby carrots.  If you love Brunswick stew, make sure to try theirs cause it's the bomb.  Really.

Tonight I really wanted to snack, but I'm not going to let myself do it.  Just like the note says in my book, I'll end up trading what I want for what I want right now.  I'm also reminded of something Candace Cameron Bure says.  I'm paraphrasing this from memory, but she basically says discipline is like a muscle. Every time you use it, it gets stronger, so the next time you go to use it, the discipline gets easier and easier.  If you're a christian I HIGHLY recommend her book, it's life changing. 

So that's my day and my thoughts.

And while I was uploading the beach pictures and looking at the beautiful Carolina sky a song kept playing in my mind.   Here it is.  Hopefully you love JT.

Hope everyone has a great Monday, well as great as a Monday can be, right.

Be healthy. Be strong.

Take care,