The hardest part of dieting is the first initial days. Its starting or doing something new and then following through until becomes a habit. The best part of when we form habits and see changes physically it helps keep us going. We start building muscle, start losing some weight and we keep the momentum up because we have gained confidence. I struggle with wanting to eat the right food for my body -the healthier proteins verses the carbs that i so dearly love. So to help me stay accountable I record my food. The first few days I am always shocked how much cheese and bread I eat when given the choice. Its a bit of a chore to record every food in my mouth and there are times I will not eat something because I don't want to record it. However, a week to 10 days in it starts to become less of a "chore" and more of everyday life. I see my carbohydrates go down and my protein go up. I get excited and it propels me further and further. This practice can be applied to all areas of my life and is part of what I want to devote 2018 to...being intentional and moving forward in areas of my life. I start so many blogs in my mind or even bounce them off Scott over dinner. Then they get lost as I either say to myself I will do it when or no one wants to hear that. I have to make it a priority and be intentional. Truth is distraction often leads to procrastination.-I'll start the diet tomorrow. I'll make the change when... However, true success comes when it isn't a diet-but becomes just a part of our life. As someone who has lost over 200 pounds at one point and recently gained close to 5O lbs back I've learned I have to stay focused on what I am putting into my body and how much energy is going out.
FOCUS-is the key to moving forward for me. Even the Lords Prayer starts out with us Focusing on God before we ask, repent or move forward in our daily life. It also was what Job had to do before God could restore his life and bless him. He had to stop focusing on what was happening to Him and start focusing on Who God Is. For me to Move Forward in my life I have to stop focusing on what is happening, my circumstances, and start focusing on Who God Is. By nature I am a dreamer-I can see the forest and picture of what God has laid on my heart coming to forition. The problem lies that when it comes to the daily grind- the recording of my food(thoughts) I don't do an adequate job. Then I get overwhelmed and honestly then I quit for a period of time.The thought of because I failed today means I am a failure...when in reality it means I failed today- not tomorrow or the next day or a month from now. My favorite part of writing is that it connect us and God can and will use what happens in my life to encourage others. I am a mess-not gonna lie-but I am beautiful forgiven mess. I just want others to feel welcomed to come and be a mess with me and be blessed. I pray women are blessed as they see what God is doing in my everyday life in everyday circumstances.
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