October 25, 2009 at 4:01 pm (Christian, Devotions, lifestyle, Love, single moms, Uncategorized)
Tags: Christian, Devotions, lifestyle, Love
This week has been wonderful. In a very quiet, peaceful way, The Lord has continued to show up in my life and he just keeps reminding me (I forget sometimes) how much he loves me. I, in turn am trying to show my love for others, just as he would want me to. We love, but sometimes we just forget to show and tell people how much they mean to us. I received this card this week from a friend…..thankyou.
Made my day!
“A friend loves at all times…..” Proverbs 17:17
Who is God putting on your heart today? Give them a call, mail them a card, stop by for a visit, bake them a pie. 
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October 20, 2009 at 8:37 am (Christian, Devotions, health, lifestyle, single moms, Uncategorized)
Tags: Christian, Devotions, health, lifestyle, rainbow, single moms, Uncategorized
Good morning and Happy Tuesday!
You know it’s going to be a great day when this is the first thing you see in the morning.
Glorious!
Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD.
Ezekiel 1:28
It’s crisp and cool and beautiful!!! Have a blessed day!
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October 9, 2009 at 2:04 pm (5K, avocado, Christian, Devotions, exercise, Food, guacamole, health, lifestyle, run, single moms, Uncategorized, veggie burger, veggies, weight loss)
Tags: 5K, avocado, c25k, Christian, Devotions, exercise, Food, guacamole, health, lifestyle, run, single moms, Uncategorized, veggie burger, veggies, weight loss
Yesterday’s women’s Bible study: Is my agenda in sync with his? I pray that I can seek his perspective and agenda for my life. I love this group. Real women dealing with real issues.
I had to go to the doctor’s office yesterday after I left church to get a referral for another mammogram. The doctor wants to check on some ‘density’ that is showing up on the left booby.
Have you had a mammogram lately? There’s pink everywhere and it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. Did you know that Breast Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women in America? Lung cancer is 1st. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s oncolink resource, 1 in 8 women will risk getting Breast cancer in their lifetime. So a mammogram is a great step in finding and treating it early.
I’ve been eating healthier foods in the past couple of months so that I can boost my immune system and loose weight. I know that being overweight increases my risk of getting cancer. Here’s a list of some cancer fighting foods. These foods will not prevent you from getting cancer but by boosting your immune system you can fight it better. The American Cancer institute encourages us to eat more fruits and veggies, because we simply don’t consume enough.
Vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, seaweed, swiss chard
Fruits: berries, grapefruit, pineapples, tomatoes
Also, add garlic, green tea, nuts and whole grains to your diet.
Remember, the choices we make, the foods we eat, and our physical activity levels — will all have a direct impact on our overall cancer risk.
I did some quickie groceries at Publix.
healthy goodies
My son is loving these power bars…made from organic oats and soybeans
Between one thing and another I didn’t get my workout in during the day and decided to go for week3day2 of the couchto5k program with an evening run. NOT!FOR!ME! I can take a nice walk in the evening but my body just doesn’t want to run. Yes it was cooler out (not much) but I’m spent by evening. I’m going to have to create and stick with a schedule. I’m not a morning person. Let me explain, I can get up early and usually do (6:30a-7a) but my body’s not quite ready for a workout that early. That’s probably due to the fact that I go to bed so late. It’s been so hot here in South Florida that there is no way I can go and attempt a run in this heat any later. So I’m left with a dilemma challenge. Oh what to do?
I”m going to commit to getting to bed earlier (at least 11p). When I get up tomorrow, I’m going to eat something light and energizing lace up my shoes and go for my run/walk. I can do this! YES I can!
Well, here’s my eats for yesterday.
- Breakfast- egg whites, spinach, turkey omelet and Arnold thin bread, topped with fatfree cheese
- Lunch – spinach salad, cucumbers, tomato, edamame, avocado, balsamic dressing, chicken
- Dinner – Boca veggie burger, with spinach, tomato and guac spread
- snack- yogurt and pumpkin butter ..mmmmmmm
breakfast fuel
lunch
dinner
So Eat well, live long and please go get a mammogram!
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October 6, 2009 at 8:14 pm (5K, Christian, Devotions, exercise, Food, Gardening, green monster, green smoothies, health, lifestyle, mango, run, single moms, smoothie, spinach, Uncategorized, weight loss, yardwork)
Tags: 5K, c25k, Christian, Devotions, exercise, Food, Gardening, green monster, green smoothie, health, lifestyle, mango, run, single moms, smoothie, spinach, Uncategorized, weight loss, yardwork
Did I say that? I’m sore but it feels good? I’m definitely sore and it hurts. But yes in a satisfaction kind of way it feels good knowing I worked out hard and that’s the reason for the good pain.
I’m really enjoying starting my days with my Bible, cup of coffee and lots of silence, no noise, unplugged.
Plugging into God daily
Breakfast needed to be major fuel because today I started week 3 of the C25K program and I put in an hour of yardwork. (that’s why I’m so sore). I mixed up some plain greek yogurt and some vanilla Chobani, added a banana, raisins, blueberries, Kashi honey sunshine, agave and cinnamon.
Greek vanilla Chobani yogurt
MORNING FUEL!!
Today I did the week 3, day one of the c25k workout and felt great! It wasn’t until my yardwork workout that I started to feel some pain. The bending, squatting, pulling just seems to kick my butt!!! Literally my butt! It hurts! But not in a “I pulled something” kind of way, it hurts in a “wow, I worked my butt off” kind of way. I keep telling myself it’s good pain. What’s that saying, no pain-no gain. I guess I’m gaining!
I was exhausted because it’s really hot here in South Florida and finally went inside for a much needed smoothie.
MORE FUEL!
GREEN SMOOTHIE:
- 1 1/2 cup of spinach
- frozen strawberries
- frozen mango
- cup O.J.
- 2 tbsp plain Oikos yogurt
- tsp agave nectar
I drank two of these babies (yes another liquid lunch) and 1/2 an apple with some peanut butter.
I was really tempted to take a nap but I showered and had some job applications to fill out. This blog gig I’m applying for would be great. Can you imagine someone paying you $5k each month to write a daily blog??? THAT’S WHY I NEED YOUR VOTE!!!! click here. thanks!
Dinner was a quick chicken n veggie wrap. Grilled chicken breasts, onions, carrots, edamame. Spread some hummus on the whole wheat wrap, added tomato, avocado. Melted some mozzarella cheese on the chicken and threw it all together. Quick, easy and super tasty and healthy.
carrots and edamame sauteeing
Chicken carrots edamame
Prepping the wrap
Melted fatfree mozzarella on the chicken
Toss it all together and wrap it up!
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October 5, 2009 at 8:24 pm (avocado, Christian, Devotions, Food, health, lifestyle, single moms, Uncategorized, weight loss)
Tags: avocados, Christian, Devotions, Food, health, lifestyle, single moms, Uncategorized, weight loss
Sundays are great aren’t they? I consider Sunday the beginning of my week and therefore Mondays don’t hurt as much. Granted, I don’t have to get up and drive in crazy traffic and work for 8 hours. But, this mentality will serve me well when I do start a new job. I love going to church, listening to a great sermon, enjoying fellowship with other members and then just whatever. That’s what Sundays are for. Whatever. Whatever makes you feel good. Take a nap, watch some football, lunch with family, visit family, go to the park or a festival or do absolutely nothing.
Yesterday’s message on “God’s Provision” made me reflect on this past year. He has provided for all of my needs, not necessarily my wants. Yet I couldn’t be happier.
I was running late and had a banana on the way to church and then 2 cups of coffee. I knew this was going to be a restful day, so I went to Publix for some yogurt and headed home to make lunch.
I marinaded tofu in ‘mojo’ and spicy teriyaki sauce and sauteed it with onions and edamame. It smelled soooo good.
Served it up with some brown rice and avocado. YUM!
For some reason, I haven’t been drinking as much water as I normally do and today I think I downed 2 gallons. I did some reading, but pretty much just chilled. For dinner I cooked shrimp in tomato, basil, and garlic sauce.
so good and spicy
I haven’t had rice twice in one day in a long time. But it was brown rice and a 1/4 cup, so no damage done.
All in all, it was a perfect, quiet, blessed Sunday. What do you like to do on Sundays?
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September 28, 2009 at 1:01 pm (bowling, Christian, Devotions, Food, Gardening, health, lifestyle, single moms, spinach, Uncategorized, veggies, weight loss, yardwork)
Tags: bowling, Christian, Devotions, Food, Gardening, health, lifestyle, single moms, spinach, Uncategorized, veggies, weight loss
Church was awesome….”Plugging into God’s Will”… Matt 6:10 Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
After I left church, I went next door to visit the nursery and was pleasantly surprised. I hadn’t been there in a while and they now have a Farmer’s Market. This is one of the prettiest nurseries I’ve ever seen.
Waterfall entrance
Since I’ve been working on my yard, I decided that I would eventually like to grow a small veggie garden. These boxes are such a great way for a novice like me to grow herbs and veggies.
mini herb garden box
and flowers….so pretty!
veggies
After sampling some delish caesar’s dressing and other goodies I headed home for a light snack. I had a wasa cracker, spinach dip, and lots of feta. I love this! 
My nephew turned 15 and we went bowling to celebrate. I love bowling. But bowling did not like me today.
Here’s my son trying to spin his pink ball.
Hunter "strikes" a pose
I had 1 small slice of pizza, birthday cake and ice cream. So I indulged a bit this weekend, no biggie. I look forward to eating lots of veggies and fruits this week.
I’m bummed to say this, but I think I’ve caught another cold. I don’t know what’s up with my system, but I hope this doesn’t get any worse. Thank God I was able to enjoy my weekend, it was beautiful!
Eat well, live long and indulge once in a while!
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September 25, 2009 at 9:01 pm (Bubble Bath, Christian, Devotions, exercise, health, lifestyle, single moms, Uncategorized, weight loss, worship music)
Tags: bible study, Christian, Devotions, exercise, health, lifestyle, single moms, weight loss, worship music
I know I keep repeating it but, where are the days going? Is it me or are the days, weeks and months just going into major warp time? At the beginning of this year I prayed to God that this year would go by really, really fast. I just wanted to fast-forward into 2010. I do believe he answered that prayer because we’re almost there. T.Y.J.!
As I reflect I am reminded that I am where I am because of choices I’ve made. That can apply to many different topics but I’m specifically talking about my weight. One of the great things about journaling is that you can look back and see where you were mentally, and spiritually at the time. While reading some entries and going back to my calendar, I can see where I have truly made a great effort this year to get healthier, exercise more and loose weight.
Because I log my exercise and food intake, I feel good knowing that the effort is there. But simple effort is not enough. I have made a commitment to consistently make daily time for devotions, bible reading and time with God. I have to make that same commitment with my eating and exercise routines. I want to strengthen my body, mind and most importantly, my relationship with God. These things require daily action. As I’m challenged in different arenas, I must stay focused, and he will guide me. Isaiah 58: 11-12.
If you are in need of some motivation and inspiration please visit Sage’s site. Sage is one of the ladies from my women’s bible study group and has a great place of inspiration. I love great inspirational, worship music. When I’m in a more mellow mood I visit this site that lets me soak in beautiful music to relax, pray with and to just revive my heart and soul. Check it out.
Eat well, live long and get motivated!
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