Blogging isn't easy and Checkpoint #1

September 23, 2013

Hi Strangers!

So obviously blogging is new to me, but I am trying. I know that pictures are a big part of most blogs, too, but it is so consuming to take them and upload them to the computer. Am I the only one who thinks this!?

Daughter's First Birthday This Week!!!

Anyway, here is a recap of last week. It was actually awful, but totally in God's plan. I ran a horrible half marathon, damaged my car in a grocery store parking lot, and really did not eat well all week. I am such an emotional eater, and I am tackling that issue hard this week. If I could blink my eyes and wish for something to change in my life I would definitely wish to be a perfect eater.

Diva Half Marathon

With all of the craziness of last week I still manage to log 5 workouts and have my daily devotions every day! I am proud of that considering I had to get up at 4:30 do do a couple of them :)

I love Clare's point about taking up your cross daily. I am learning that the hard way. I always want to register for races because I want to plan my future (as if I am in control). And I am finding that race after race is just not good for me. I need to work on my daily habits first. Ha, I guess that this Living and Active Challenge is another thing I have signed up for! Hmmm.....

Goals for Week #2
Daily Devotion 7X
Workout minimum of 5X
No Sugar
No Peanut Butter
No Diet Coke

Feeling Guilty

September 17,  2013

You know when you are eating something that you shouldn't, you have that voice that is saying "you can stop eating this ya' know, you don't have to have what you are eating right now." Why do I always ignore it? I really want to work on that, like now. I think the things I eat (like peanut butter by the spoonfull, and handfuls of chocolate chips) are ok, but not really beneficial for me. I know I am eating those things to either procrastinate or sooth my feelings at the time. Does praying in the moment really work? Why do I doubt that?

I did however get up at 4:30 and workout before my daughter woke up! And more importantly I did my Bible study at that time, too!

So....my goal is to take my before picture tomorrow :( boo, but maybe it will scare me straight!

In God I trust :)
Christina

Day 1, Week 1

September 16, 2013

So....yesterday I did not get up early to work out, and I half way ate ok. I was really hungry when I got home from school/work and I know it was because I did not bring enough to eat. I did however manage to make an awesome, and healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup on Sunday! I made quesidillas to go with it, but I only at 1 slice and gave the rest to my hubby.

One thing I am not looking forward to is taking a picture of myself to (hopefully) show off my progress over the next 5 weeks.

Living and Active Goals 2013

September 15, 2013

Hi!

I am brand, spankin', new to blogging! I love reading blogs, but I have never had the guts to do it myself until now. Now that there is motivation to do my best at something I have been longing to do. An accountability challenge for my fitness and faith. It is the perfect time, too! I just ran a half marathon yesterday, and I always long to sign up for another race right away, but this time God is at the heart of my next challenge...and I am so excited!

It has been hard for me recently to be disciplined in my daily exercise and bible study. I just went back to work as a teacher, and I have a little girl who is turning 1 this week. I am hoping that with this challenge I will be able to foster a routine that works for both me and my family. Time is always so valuable, and I always want to spend all of it with my little girl and husband.

I am taking this challenge up a notch! Here are my personal goals:

1. Exercise 4 X a week, before my daughter wakes up at 6 am.
2. Quiet time with my Lord and savior EVERY DAY.
3. Be more conscience about the amount of sugar and caffeine I consume, and limit it....a lot!

These are out of order, it really should be 2, 3, 1...but I am too lazy to change it. And, #3 is too vague, but I will have to get to that part later. I think the caffeine and sugar will lessen if I get a workout in earlier in the day.

I  heart Clare at Peak313 http://peak313.com/, and I really don't want to let her or anyone else down that might read this beginning blog. I pray that we all do our best to glorify God in all that we do!

I hope that if you are reading this and do not know Jesus Christ as your savior, then please email and I will be glad to talk with you about The Great I AM.

Free in Jesus,
Christina

P.S. As I continue to blog, I know that I will get better....but this is as good as it gets for now! Hence the reason I have never blogged....because I am a perfectionist and would edit this over and over, but for today I am giving up that control :)