As I was doing my Bible study this morning, Philippians 3:16 jumped out and spoke to me. Philippians was written by Paul, and in the preceding verses (14-15) he is talking about pursuing the prize promised by God's heavenly call in Jesus. These beautiful verses paint a picture of actively running, striving, and reaching with a … Continue reading What to Do First
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OPERATION FIT – WEEK #6: Resistance & Building
re·sist·ance /riˈzistəns/ - noun - The refusal to accept or comply with something. Synonyms: strength, endurance In this week's challenge I'm asking you to refuse to accept or comply with mediocrity and just a trimmer version of the same body. I'm asking you to settle for nothing less than the best you can be. … Continue reading OPERATION FIT – WEEK #6: Resistance & Building
OPERATION FIT – WEEK #5: Proper Portions
Have you ever uttered the phrase, "My eyes were bigger than my stomach" after not being able to eat all the food that you dished out on your plate? If you have, then you know that controlling portions aren't easy, nor does it happen automatically. It is something we have to teach ourselves to … Continue reading OPERATION FIT – WEEK #5: Proper Portions
Operation Fit – Week #4: Core Challenge
CORE: central, innermost, or most essential part of anything At the core of our fitness journey is the essential fact that we are not in this alone. If we were, it would be so easy to just quit and give up at the first little bump in the road. Well bump or no, you can't quit because this road is full … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #4: Core Challenge
Operation Fit – Week #3: Get Moving Challenge
The time has come to move your body! Hopefully by now you have settled in and made a conscience decision to live a healthier life. You've jump started your nutrition, taken control of your mind and diet, accentuated the positive about yourself, and found the strong part of you that will not be ruled by … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #3: Get Moving Challenge
Operation Fit – Week #2: Be Strong Challenge
When you think of a positive strong woman, what are some thoughts that come to mind? steady (her family and friends can lean on her) in control (self-disciplined) got it together (she manages her life, it doesn't manage her) not a push over (not easily deceived) empowered (she empowers herself with the knowledge she needs … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #2: Be Strong Challenge
Operation Fit – Week #1: Detox Challenge
We officially start next week (Monday, Jan 21st) with a mind, body and soul detox. Our motto for the week is going to be "Accentuate the Positive". Do you remember that old song? ... You've got to ac-cent-tchu-ate the positive. E-li-mi-nate the negative. And la-tch on to the affirmative. Don't mess with Mister In-Between. You've got to spr-ead … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #1: Detox Challenge
Introductory Week Operation Fit
Operation Fit is here and it is time to pick an accountability level! (keep in mind, peer pressure and accountability can be a great motivator) Public: share it on Facebook - let the world know Semi-Public: only tell me and a couple of close friends that will encourage and hold you accountable Under Cover: make … Continue reading Introductory Week Operation Fit
Coming Soon: Operation Fit
2012 is over and surprise... the end of the world didn't happen. 2013 is here and it promises to be a great year!!! For me, it's just got to be better than the last. Many of you know that 2012 was not my best "back" year. I spent a month in the spring down in … Continue reading Coming Soon: Operation Fit
