My freedom :)

Sunday, July 04, 2010

For me, my freedom came when Christ Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice to save me. I know that being free from sin am I able to serve my Lord daily, and live a life as an example of His love. Although there will be many mistakes on my part, I can also call on him to help me, to forgive and to guide me.
What I need to remember though is that with freedom also comes responsibility and I am still learning this. So as each new day begins I start with prayer, for guidance, forgiveness and thanksgiving. For today I will enjoy this freedom that GOD gave to us in being here in this country and opportunities it brings to help others.
Have a Happy 4th of July Sparkfamily

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Aging :( and other stuff

Saturday, July 03, 2010

I've been bad about taking my meds.
I've been without my insulin for 4 days, and my psych meds too (for depression), and now I am feeling weird symptoms because of it. I did start right back on the insulin as soon as I got it and then today my sister gave me some of her psych meds (same type & dosage) and I will get my refill on Monday.
At one time my older sister used to tell me that I should give all this stuff up and to rely on GOD for healing, but I know that it was GOD who helped and created these things to help us and I know for me it has. I just need to be consistent in my care of this body so that I can finish my purpose here.
This past birthday really opened my eyes to what I am to do with this time here on earth and I think I still try to look beyond it to what I really want and that vision gets in the way. I mean I forget how, what I need to do to get there. I think I also get impatient and want to do things the easy way.
GOD does give me reminders to slow down, and when to pick up the pace, it's just my ole human nature to be stubborn. I want a closer relationship with My LORD, but I get distracted easily and then I feel lost. Please keep me in prayer about this.
I have a request for my Christian/Spiritual Sparkfriends, I read a comment and it said "Let GOD be your personal trainer" so I was wondering what kind of program would that be like? I don't know my Bible that well, so I was wondering if anyone can come up with Scripture or knowledge of how to incorporate it into a health program?
I am a part ot the First Place 4 Health (Christian) weightloss program but it's teaching is about balanced living of, Mental, Physical, Emotional and Spiritual areas. I have also read the Weighdown program book but it's not what I'm looking for.
I don't mean to confuse you all, but being Native American, those traditions are just about almost forgotten and if I participate I am condemned by the Christian community (devout family members) that's why I asked about Spiritual guidance as well. To me, a higher power is my GOD, the creator.
Any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated. Be blessed Sparkfriends

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I know this a really different type of blog but it's something that has been in my thoughts.

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Jazzing it up in July :)

Friday, July 02, 2010

Ok, so I know I need to turn up the motion in my exercise. So for this I will do:
4 days of exercise at 20+ minutes each
2 days of strength training
1-2 day of dancing (15+ minutes) Just because I can!

I will drink my 64+ OZs of water
3-4 fruit/veg per day

I will also blog 3 times per week to check in

I Am A Fierce, Fabulous & Unstoppable Spark Warrior!

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Jillian and me

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Well Jillian came back to our community and it was a better response from the people. The family that Jillian was coaching did really well, and of the 5 of them 4 lost 30 pounds each, now mind you that was in 6 weeks. I am very proud of them and if they can lose the weight and stick to a program then I can too.
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As for I know I've lost 15 total pounds since March 22, so I know I can achieve something if I put my mind and body to it. I thank you all for your support, comments and cheers ya'll are super fabulous Sparkfriends.
Be blessed

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20 down. . . . .

Monday, June 21, 2010

I finally did it and have lost 20 pounds. My next goal is to lose another 10 before August.
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Although I changed my calorie intake goal, I have yet to be under it, so it's gonna be a little slow but I will reach it. For now I am sticking with the water especially that I have a water cooler from Sparkletts water. I detest my tap water and had constant stomach problems with it. So here I go to finish my 8+ cups for today.
Be blessed sparkfriends, and I'll see you lighter

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