I'm 6 pounds closer to my goal weight!
Feeling super motivated to keep at my healthy lifestyle.
One thing I have noticed... I am super cranky when I'm hungry and eating less than my body is used to leaves me hungry sometimes. :) So, I'm sorry to those have had to live with me when I'm cranky. :)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
replacing lies, embracing truth
"Food was never meant to fulfill the deepest places of our hearts reserved for God alone. Not on the good days. Not on the bad days. And not even on the stinkin', rotten, horrible no good days. God says, "See I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut" (Rev 3:8). May it be that we walk through that door, head north, and never look back."
This paragraph was taken from Made to Crave. I am gonna quote some more from this book also because I really took a lot from today's reading. :)
This is week 1 of the rest of my life. I made it. The whole week without one sweet thing, one soda, and mostly no preservative foods! This is a huge accomplishment for me. I've learned that food being fulfilling is a lie. God gave us healthy foods so that we could make his temple Holy and healthy. I don't need junk food to fulfill any part of me.
Another thing I have taken from this book is that I tie food to the wrong things. Get ready for an exert... that I am sure most of you will find yourself nodding to.
"There were too many experiences I enjoyed primarily because of the food that was attached to them. The movies were tied to popcorn. A birthday party was tied to cake. A ballgame was tied to a hotdog. School parties were tied to cookies. A morning meeting was tied to gourmet coffee. Getting gas was tied to snack crackers and a soda. Watching TV was tied to chips. A summer outing was tied to ice cream. A winter outing was tied to hot chocolate."
She goes on to say that tying food (or anything else) to happiness sets us up for failure. As I read that paragraph above I nodded my head to every one of them. Every single one of them. When I talked to Tim about doing this healthy eating thing... I was sad because when I went to parties I would miss out on cake, when I went to the movies I would miss out on popcorn, and when I went to the Roadhouse I would miss out on rolls. How sad is that? My happiness seems completely tied to food. It's no wonder I have always had issues with my weight. I am finding my happiness in the wrong places. I have to learn to attach my happy to the only eternal stability there is and remain.
"As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (John 15:9-12)"
These verses teach us to remain in God's love so that we won't tie our happy to anything but God. So that our joy will be complete.
"Complete. As in not lacking anything. Complete. As in filled up to the brink with joy no matter is we are wearing our skinny jeans or not. Complete. As in satisfied with a fullness we can't get any other way. Can you imagine how beautiful it would be to live as a complete person?"
This is how I made it 1 whole week. I learned to remain. To be complete.
This paragraph was taken from Made to Crave. I am gonna quote some more from this book also because I really took a lot from today's reading. :)
This is week 1 of the rest of my life. I made it. The whole week without one sweet thing, one soda, and mostly no preservative foods! This is a huge accomplishment for me. I've learned that food being fulfilling is a lie. God gave us healthy foods so that we could make his temple Holy and healthy. I don't need junk food to fulfill any part of me.
Another thing I have taken from this book is that I tie food to the wrong things. Get ready for an exert... that I am sure most of you will find yourself nodding to.
"There were too many experiences I enjoyed primarily because of the food that was attached to them. The movies were tied to popcorn. A birthday party was tied to cake. A ballgame was tied to a hotdog. School parties were tied to cookies. A morning meeting was tied to gourmet coffee. Getting gas was tied to snack crackers and a soda. Watching TV was tied to chips. A summer outing was tied to ice cream. A winter outing was tied to hot chocolate."
She goes on to say that tying food (or anything else) to happiness sets us up for failure. As I read that paragraph above I nodded my head to every one of them. Every single one of them. When I talked to Tim about doing this healthy eating thing... I was sad because when I went to parties I would miss out on cake, when I went to the movies I would miss out on popcorn, and when I went to the Roadhouse I would miss out on rolls. How sad is that? My happiness seems completely tied to food. It's no wonder I have always had issues with my weight. I am finding my happiness in the wrong places. I have to learn to attach my happy to the only eternal stability there is and remain.
"As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (John 15:9-12)"
These verses teach us to remain in God's love so that we won't tie our happy to anything but God. So that our joy will be complete.
"Complete. As in not lacking anything. Complete. As in filled up to the brink with joy no matter is we are wearing our skinny jeans or not. Complete. As in satisfied with a fullness we can't get any other way. Can you imagine how beautiful it would be to live as a complete person?"
This is how I made it 1 whole week. I learned to remain. To be complete.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Happy Birthday Madison
This year I think the greatest gift I am giving Madison is the gift of health. Let me explain... I have been itching to blog for the past few days. :)
I am on day 6 of eating NOTHING but healthy non preservative food choices. I could not have done this without the Holy Spirits divine power and strength. In an earlier blog I told you about the book called Made to Crave. Well I can honestly say that I am more focused now on being closer to God and craving more of Him and along that process He has helped me with my food. I mean seriously... I made it through a birthday party with yummy cupcakes and dips and everything. I actually had to make those yummy cupcakes. :) The hardest part was washing the icing and cake batter off of my finger instead of licking it!! haha. I'm so serious. You don't believe me. Yes, I'm being that strict. Yes, I think it's necessary. I'm not going to go without birthday cake my whole life. But for now, I am. When I am disciplined enough to have one or two bites and walk away and not want more, then I will think about it. I also want to see some progress in my body before I start letting sweets back in. But, this is pretty much a life style change for me. I don't need those things to satisfy me and I never will.
I haven't weighed in yet, but I know about where I started. I am eventually going to add in more exercise. But I am pleased with my changes thus far. This is more will power than I have ever had before. I'm giving myself a year to lose the whole amount of weight that I think will make me healthier.
I am so thankful for the body God gave me. I want to use it to bring glory to his Kingdom forever. I want to be healthy.
So to my Maddy on her birthday. I want to be a model mother in every aspect. In faith. In health. In self-control. In confidence. In love of myself, my husband, my family, God, and strangers.
I want you see all of these things in me, that way you will see Jesus. You are so special to me sweetie. I want to give you the best gift of all this year. So we will continue to pray and I will continue to do my best to be the healthiest mom I can be. I love you Madison. Sooooo much. :)
I am on day 6 of eating NOTHING but healthy non preservative food choices. I could not have done this without the Holy Spirits divine power and strength. In an earlier blog I told you about the book called Made to Crave. Well I can honestly say that I am more focused now on being closer to God and craving more of Him and along that process He has helped me with my food. I mean seriously... I made it through a birthday party with yummy cupcakes and dips and everything. I actually had to make those yummy cupcakes. :) The hardest part was washing the icing and cake batter off of my finger instead of licking it!! haha. I'm so serious. You don't believe me. Yes, I'm being that strict. Yes, I think it's necessary. I'm not going to go without birthday cake my whole life. But for now, I am. When I am disciplined enough to have one or two bites and walk away and not want more, then I will think about it. I also want to see some progress in my body before I start letting sweets back in. But, this is pretty much a life style change for me. I don't need those things to satisfy me and I never will.
I haven't weighed in yet, but I know about where I started. I am eventually going to add in more exercise. But I am pleased with my changes thus far. This is more will power than I have ever had before. I'm giving myself a year to lose the whole amount of weight that I think will make me healthier.
I am so thankful for the body God gave me. I want to use it to bring glory to his Kingdom forever. I want to be healthy.
So to my Maddy on her birthday. I want to be a model mother in every aspect. In faith. In health. In self-control. In confidence. In love of myself, my husband, my family, God, and strangers.
I want you see all of these things in me, that way you will see Jesus. You are so special to me sweetie. I want to give you the best gift of all this year. So we will continue to pray and I will continue to do my best to be the healthiest mom I can be. I love you Madison. Sooooo much. :)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
a rainy Tuesday.
Sitting here this morning listening to rain pound against the windows. It's so relaxing. I was in bed listening to it, but the it was so loud I knew if I went back to sleep I wouldn't be able to hear the kiddos when they woke up. So I came out and poured my coffee. :) Now I'll do a little blogging. :)
I finished reading the Bible all the way through last night. Believe or not, this was actually my first time doing this. I started the summer I met Tim which was 2007. The challenge with reading it this time is to sit down with a notebook (the same one every time) and write something while reading. I have this notebook from when I read through the new testament. It's awesome. There are like arrows everywhere and it talks about who came from who and where they went and such and such. :) Again, it's awesome. So I hope to do that again.
Have I mentioned that my kids are still sleeping. It's 8:22. That is even more awesome. :)
I'm really starting to more anxious about packing. I loathe packing. I don't even mind unpacking because it's like a fresh clean slate. But packing... it's the pits. I can't wait til we are "settled." Which won't be until Tim is done with school. However, I am so grateful for the path that God has us on right now. We are pretty much going to be dirt poor while in school... but I am totally ok with that! It's fun being poor. You are forced to eat at home with your family around the table... and that's fun! You learn to be content with everything you have. I have an extra appreciation for everything that I own. I hope my attitude about money always stays like this.
I usually always talk about my kid in my blog posts. I love my children. It's sometimes weird to say children. Like plural. It has gotten so much easier to have two of them. Madison is like the sweetest little girl ever. I wish I still had a point and shoot camera that had a video camera on it. I would post videos for you guys to see. It got stolen when our house was broken into on Jean circle. :( Sad day. But Madison just talks sooo much these days! She is just hilarious. This is my absolute favorite age so far. She has gotten better with her sister too. Her favorite things to do with Anna are; having her lay in her big girl bed with her, holding in her passy for her, and "rock her sleep." I can already tell they are going to be great friends.
I'm reading a book that my friend let me borrow. It's called Made to Crave. I promise I am going to to pick it back up today. I read the first chapter of it as soon as she dropped it off. It is a very intimidating book because it pretty much calls you into action. You can't read this book and not do something about your lifestyle. What is it that I crave and who is it that I should be craving? Obvious answer for the second one. I never saw myself as one to crave food. But after reading this book I realized that was a lie. So now I am dealing with filtering my cravings into the Word, prayer, and just being with Jesus. This sounds beautiful, but is not easy. So I could use some prayers. Thanks! Enough about that.
The girls are up. Madison woke at 9:10. She's now sitting in her high chair having jelly toast and milk. Anna is having some awake time in her cradle.
Back to the part where I loathe packing. If there is anyone out there who loves packing and wants to help... this is the official all call. :) Thanks!
Signing off.
Bobbie
I finished reading the Bible all the way through last night. Believe or not, this was actually my first time doing this. I started the summer I met Tim which was 2007. The challenge with reading it this time is to sit down with a notebook (the same one every time) and write something while reading. I have this notebook from when I read through the new testament. It's awesome. There are like arrows everywhere and it talks about who came from who and where they went and such and such. :) Again, it's awesome. So I hope to do that again.
Have I mentioned that my kids are still sleeping. It's 8:22. That is even more awesome. :)
I'm really starting to more anxious about packing. I loathe packing. I don't even mind unpacking because it's like a fresh clean slate. But packing... it's the pits. I can't wait til we are "settled." Which won't be until Tim is done with school. However, I am so grateful for the path that God has us on right now. We are pretty much going to be dirt poor while in school... but I am totally ok with that! It's fun being poor. You are forced to eat at home with your family around the table... and that's fun! You learn to be content with everything you have. I have an extra appreciation for everything that I own. I hope my attitude about money always stays like this.
I usually always talk about my kid in my blog posts. I love my children. It's sometimes weird to say children. Like plural. It has gotten so much easier to have two of them. Madison is like the sweetest little girl ever. I wish I still had a point and shoot camera that had a video camera on it. I would post videos for you guys to see. It got stolen when our house was broken into on Jean circle. :( Sad day. But Madison just talks sooo much these days! She is just hilarious. This is my absolute favorite age so far. She has gotten better with her sister too. Her favorite things to do with Anna are; having her lay in her big girl bed with her, holding in her passy for her, and "rock her sleep." I can already tell they are going to be great friends.
I'm reading a book that my friend let me borrow. It's called Made to Crave. I promise I am going to to pick it back up today. I read the first chapter of it as soon as she dropped it off. It is a very intimidating book because it pretty much calls you into action. You can't read this book and not do something about your lifestyle. What is it that I crave and who is it that I should be craving? Obvious answer for the second one. I never saw myself as one to crave food. But after reading this book I realized that was a lie. So now I am dealing with filtering my cravings into the Word, prayer, and just being with Jesus. This sounds beautiful, but is not easy. So I could use some prayers. Thanks! Enough about that.
The girls are up. Madison woke at 9:10. She's now sitting in her high chair having jelly toast and milk. Anna is having some awake time in her cradle.
Back to the part where I loathe packing. If there is anyone out there who loves packing and wants to help... this is the official all call. :) Thanks!
Signing off.
Bobbie
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