Prepped Veggies

As stated in my previous post I would be posting what I did with the rest of my veggies I had cut up for my daughter's Valentine's Day party. I thought what better way than to prep them for grabbing in the mornings for my lunches, or for snacks when we get home in the evenings, etc. I took this idea from several different YouTube channels (Mind Over Munch, The Domestic Geek & Cambria Joy)

Check out their channels because they are all amazing ladies; plus they are so encouraging for everyday health and fitness. Not only that but they show you some amazing recipes as well!

Fitness Challenge Update #2

So many of us go into the new year with big plans and goals that we want to accomplish. Of course like every year I always put that I want to get healthy, lose weight, eat better, etc. along with a few extra things. In 2016, I want to accomplish the healthy side, even though so far I don’t feel well accomplished in that area, but I know it is only a month into it and I still have time to change with the grace of God as He provides me with a new day. Today, I started really focusing on what I was actually putting into my body and well I realized that my heart and soul and even my mind has not yet accepted this concept of healthy. I was literally disgusted to see these junk foods written on my list.

Still Keeping This In Mind for What I
Want to Accomplish

That is what got me to really thinking; I mean deep thinking. Why is this so hard? Why can’t I just stop and eat right? Well I have come to the conclusion that it’s not about putting me down about how I am failing, but to start looking at the positive things from this. Number one is the fact that yes; I am eating junk and putting junk in my body God gave me and I only get this ONE, so the point is that I know visually but also mentally now that I am only harming my body with the oils, sodium, extra sugars, etc. that is not needed for my body.

Getting into a new routine or habit is very difficult for many and I really struggle with it. I try something a little each day to ensure I am at least trying. What are your tips or tricks for getting into your new routines or habits? I would love to hear about them.

Warm Up Wednesday

Ok, today is Wednesday and now that you have read about my word of the year Overcome (posted here) I would like to start posting weekly about my fitness journey and connecting with you to see how we are all doing. I am looking for anyone that is like me that needs a little motivation, encouragement, support, etc. to join me on this journey.

It was Warm up Wednesday for starting our healthy lifestyle. How did you do? I know I could've done better. I didn't drink any soda, up'd my water intake by a whole glass (totally unusual for me) and did a few more steps than usual. Now to try even harder tomorrow. Will you join me??

Working to overcome obstacles within my 2016 lifestyle.

2016: Where I OVERCOME...

I have been a blogger here and there for several years and I am a faithful follower of a good friend of mine Joyfully Smitten's blog and she has done this for the last five years where she has chosen a word that fits her needs in life. It isn't a word that is just pulled out of nowhere, this is a word that has actually been laid upon her heart by God. It might be a word that he lays there to open her eyes to something, or something she may need to work on, etc. In 2016, @joyfullysmitten has been given the word "Thrive". I can't tell you what this word means to her, but if you check out her post about why this word is so important, it might give you something to think about for yourself...

Well I have done this one other time (that I can remember as a blogger). Since 2016 has officially started, God has laid a special word on my heart that is something I need in my life for the year. My word is OVERCOME. I have been given this word by God because there are so many things I know that I should overcome throughout the year, that maybe he has tried telling me but I seem to be too hard headed in listening.

Overcoming different obstacles or challenges within my life has been something I have a real hard time at accomplishing for myself. God laid this on my heart knowing what he knows and knowing that I would finally pay attention with the start of a new year (in my opinion). This word came to me several weeks ago and it was something I knew was meant to be; something I was supposed to focus on and especially work on.

I have started listing down things in my journal in which I would like to see myself overcome in 2016, of course the biggest is what everyone seems to put on their new year's resolution list...get fit/healthy! I know I put this on mine yearly but never seem to accomplish what it takes to get there. Thanks to our wonderful Father above, he is giving me that motivation, that spark, that mindset that I CAN OVERCOME my weight issue, my lazy personality, my sadness about my self image! He is truly an amazing God and I can't explain how excited I am to start overcoming the different things on my list for the year!

Do you have a word or phrase that is special to you for this new year of 2016? Would you like to join me on my journey of becoming fit?

I am thinking that with this new plan for the year, I may use YouTube to vlog my fitness and connect with you! Does that sound like a great plan? If so, I would love to hear from you.