Happy Healthy Me

Tomorrow begins a new day and a new month and that means there are exactly

• 4 months
• 16 weeks
• 121 days

left in the 2009 year so I am setting some goals and hope to see success come the new year.

My whats left of 2009 goals

• cut way back on cookies, cakes and ice cream
• cut back on bread
• limit my coke zero addiciton to 1 a day
• exercise no less than 30 minutes 3 times a week
• give thanks for being able to do these things

Do you have any goals for the rest of your 2009??? 

as long as I don’t quit, as long as I keep trying, as long as when I get knocked down I get back up ….. I will succeed!

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

God has an appointed time to fulfill the visions, dreams, and desires in your heart. Just because it has taken a long time or because you’ve tried and failed, doesn’t mean it’s not going to happen. Don’t give up on those dreams! Don’t be complacent about pursuing what God has placed in your heart. Our God is a faithful God. No matter how long it’s been, no matter how impossible things looks, if you’ll stay in faith, your appointed time is coming.

Remember, every dream that’s in your heart, every promise that has taken root, God put it in there. And not only that, but He has every intention of bringing it to pass. Hold on to that vision today by declaring, “My time is coming. God is working behind the scenes on my behalf. I will fulfill my destiny!” As you continue to hold on to that vision and speak life over your dreams, you’ll see them begin to take shape. You’ll see your faith grow, you’ll see your hope strengthen, and you’ll see yourself step into the destiny God has prepared for you!

I am still here and I am still alive.

I believe my cold is slowly leaving my body as everyday I feel a bit better.

I was asked a question by one of great friends “why haven’t you updated your weight on your blog?” My answer to her and to all of you “I am still at the same weight so therefore I didn’t see the need to”.

Being at the same weight is a good thing and a bad thing. Good because I haven’t went up but bad because I am not doing what it takes to go down.

The picture says it all “under construction” and that is just what I am everyday of my life just like you are even if your not trying to take off any lbs you may be “under construction” for something else. I am “under construction” for a few things: a closer relationship with God, to stay healthy, lose weight and learn more about me in the process.

What has you “under construction”???

The other day when reading out of my bible I came across this scripture…..

Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while yhey are yet speaking; I will hear

After reading this scripture I did a bit of meditationg on it and it came to me that God has already said it will be done before I even asked/prayed to him for guidance and strength in my weight loss he already knows the answer and even though he knows what I am asking/praying for and how it will all turn out (come to pass) he still will listen to all I have to say.

Wow! That is powerful to know that before I even asked God for his help with this task he already knew I would ask and he knew I would reach my goal.

I hope this scripture helps you in your weight loss struggles .

Been getting in some daily jogs and boy does it feel good.

I started trying to jog/run on my treadmil, at first I could only do a few minutes at a time and now I feel I have gotten better at it - i think some of it was due to my speed, my breathing and yes my form.

I started out running at 4.0 speed and could only do a few minutes, as of today I can now jog/run for 20-30 minutes straight. My speeds tend to vary 3.2-4.5 which gives me a wide variety of high intensity. I am currently averaging 18 minute miles which I feel pretty good about.

I don’t jog everyday but I do try to jog at least 3 times a week and every time I do it I feel so confident so free - I feel like I can conquer the world.

When I workout no matter what it is I do I feel awesome/full of energy  -when I’m done I just feel a high accomplished feeling. 

Is there anything that you do or enjoy that gives you this same feeling???

Don’t just sit on the sidelines of life when there is so much potential on the inside of you! Don’t allow the enemy to hold you back any longer. Do not dwell on defeat.  Focus on the victory. 

 Today is a new day! It’s your new beginning. Don’t give up! Stay the course. Break away from the negative and move forward to your goal.

Today:

• green pepper and onion egg beater omlet, 2 cups coffee and chocolate soy milk
• cheesestick
• peanut butter and banana wrap with blueberries
• wheat thins and laugh cow cheese

Not sure about dinner and probably won’t workout as I have girly plans this evening. I did get in a 3 mile walk/jog after work yesturday.

My delish breakfast this morning. 1 slice french toast with 1/2 cup blueberrys, 3 turkey sausage links and drizzle of suagr free syrup.

After work yesturday I went straight home and changed into my workout clothes and did my B L video and after I finished that I got on my treadmil to do my walk/jog routine and about 10/12 minutes in I started sweating really bad and got the worse case of chills ever so hubby thought it be best I stop working out. I’m not to sure what caused it maybe low blood sugar, low blood pressure or even to low of calories - I do know I didn’t like the way it made me feel.

Today is a bit like this:

• wheat thins and laugh cow cheese
• lean cusine and clementine
• yogurt
• chicken, peppers and onion wraps

I will either do my video today or JUST do my walk/jog but not both.

God loves us! who cares what other people say or think

No I did not get a chance to do my Biggest Loser Cardio video that I had planned to do as I kept my 2 month old nephew and worked on my 2 year old nephews scrapbook that I plan to do over the years and either give it to him when he turns 16 or wait til he graduates high school.

I will workout today! I told hubby as soon as I get home I want to get in my treadmil run and maybe my video.

food wise for today:

• chicken and egg beater omelet with coffee and chocolate soy milk
• yogurt
• slim fast shake and banana
• wheat thins and laugh cow cheese
• i am thinkin tv dinner as we have so much to do

falling off the wagon and throwing in the towel are two diffrent things altogether. today is today and tomorrow is tomorrow!

My weekend was great! I could have used some more time in it but hey can’t we all.

 We did get in a walk on the bridges Saturday around 7am and there were so many people, I have never seen that many there.

Friday and Sunday I did a 3 mile walk/jog on my treadmil and boy did it feel great!

Today I plan on doing a workout video - heres a look at some of todays food:

• coffee and fiber 1 pastry
• watermelon
• lean cusine
• cottage cheese with mandarin oranges and raspberries

2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.