Is this a normal life? Counting calories that is. I am on my own personal weight loss journey because your girl has gained some weight! I want to live a healthy lifestyle free from all the nasty food's of the world like, a burger tray from Cookout with cajun fries & hush puppies; Cinnabon's...the large ones cause if you're going to do it...do it right; Cake batter and sprinkles from Cold Stone......Let me stop because I am currently on edge and about to go warm the car up.*smh*

 

But I have done very well. I haven't had all those things in awhile....well....I did have some cold stone last week because Honey's mom had a coupon and I mean it would be terrible to waste the coupon especially when it was such a good deal.....that's how I ease my mind about indulging and being weak in that moment of time lol

 

So back to counting calories...is that really effective? I don't want to be one of those food obsessed health fanatics....you know the ones that are so annoying, checking labels and adding up points for their weight watchers class. Nothing wrong with weight watchers, that's just not my style.

 

I just want to workout, eat right and be able to wear crop tops by summer...I don't think that is too much to ask for. But then again this is coming from someone who was asked by her trainer what she wanted to work on and I gave her a list as if I were ordering off a menu! I was like, I want toned arms; a thigh gap; toned legs; a flat stomach and non-existent love handles; my bottom toned....oh and my face slimmer.....and that was verbatim.

 

But for the ones who have this clean eating workout feign thing down, can you please share your regimen or give me some tips? I can tell you I want to lose 20lbs by June and that is a feasible accomplishment but I need some extra tips or advice.

 

Thanks Ya'll!!  

 



Just How Far Can Kindness Go?

 

 

Honey and I are looking for a church home and we visited a church that we had visited a few months ago. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this church today, not only because the atmosphere, but the message was one that we both needed to hear.

 

The message was all about putting yourself in situations where you can be a light in someone else's life. In our daily life, we often disregard others and only think about ourselves and how we can elevate ourselves to get ahead. But what if we actually stop and be a blessing in someone's life? Just imagine how many people could thrive off of that! I for one love to help others when I can (I get a thrill of seeing others happy), so you gain satisfaction in knowing that you've helped someone and the one who received the blessing, which would be satisfying to them.

 

To go deeper in the message, the Pastor spoke about not cutting people off who don't live a life or do things that coincide with your beliefs. I know we have all been there...I cannot be the only one! But even if you won't admit it, I will. There have been times where I have looked down or completely shunned some people for various things that I wouldn't do. Was I wrong with looking down on them? Absolutely! I am not better than anyone and because they live a life or conduct themselves in a manner that is not appealing to me and the way I live my life, gives me no reason to look down on them. However, I am not saying you should continue to be apart of their lives if it is not conducive to you. Meaning, if you are in harms way or it is morally too much for you, keep it moving and love them from a distance. But for the cases that they just may need to get through whatever situation they are experiencing, continue to be that good influence in their life.

 

The Pastor also expressed that we should have open minds and put ourselves in situations that we normally wouldn't just to reach others and show them genuine acts of kindness (of course I am paraphrasing...you can get the picture). But he used the example of him not participating in his neighborhood events in the past and or not mingling with non-believers etc. He saw that this was an error on his behalf because he is supposed to be a fisher of men and for him to be too busy or thinking that certain people are not deserving, was a big problem because those were missed opportunities to show how Jesus lives within him. 

 

This message resonated with for many reasons and a challenge was issued at the end of the message that I have accepted and I challenge you, the reader....you don't have to believe what I have said thus far but you will see how this challenge is universal....this week as you're conducting your everyday life, take some time out of your day and practice being kind to someone you normally wouldn't. A simple compliment, say excuse me more often, or even just start a conversation...these small things can go a long way for someone who really needs it.

 

Tell me something you have done as an act of kindness or tell me your thoughts on the sermon....mind you that was a condensed reader friendly version :-)