Problem? I’m done living in bondage to numbers on a scale, arguing with my body, arguing with food, and passing on the effects of those arguments to those around me. I don’t have time to not feel good, be cranky, and be consumed with unhealthy behaviors. God created me to do stuff. Be someone. Love Him with my everything. I have written on this topic before and have been continuing on this issue in my own life. I’m on it. The right way this time. It’s hard, but it’s going well.
HEART ~ MIND ~ BODY ~ SOUL
HEART~ I have created a Facebook Group and invited people who are interested in health and fitness. It’s private. It’s invite only. The rule? BE NICE. If you aren’t nice, I’ll kick you out. 
I haven’t had to do so and really don’t anticipate it, but I would. It’s for people to come and give and gain support and encouragement. To cheer each other on, vent frustrations, whine a bit when necessary, and love each other.
You can’t listen to people who are going to tear you down. You have to surround yourself with those who will speak the truth in your life in a healthy and positive way and support you and the changes you are making.
MIND~ figure yours out {if you can}. What do you need to be successful? I need Facts. Numbers. Science. That’s just me. I can get too carried away in the feelings and the pretty and I need some hard reality that will stare at me in black and white {my favorite colors}. I have had my thyroid tested {although with some debate, they are now saying it’s normal}, I have had my body fat tested {it’s bad}, I have had my Resting Metabolic Rate reported {it’s normal} YAY for numbers and facts. There is no reason I can’t do this.
I have researched programs and books and I decided to use dotfit.com. It’s backed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. It’s basic science. Calories in vs. Calories out. No frills. No quick fixes. It syncs with the exerspy band. I bought it with birthday money! Hooray for turning 40! It’s basic and doable for life. The information I am learning is invaluable to me. I’m done with the starving yourself diets, the processed diet food, the pills, the gimmicks, and the rest of it. God created food to be fuel for our bodies. My mind now understands that. It’s been really enlightening to learn how the body actually works.
BODY~ I decided to call a truce with my body. I am 40. I have 4 kids. I am not employed as an international supermodel and do not plan to be anytime soon. I do have my goal weight. I do have my body fat % goal and I’m going to reach them this year. I have given up caffeine, fast foods, and desserts. They don’t love me back. I make it a priority to exercise at least 60 minutes, 5 x’s a week. It’s as important as brushing my teeth. It’s non-negotiable and not based on if I feel like it or not. It’s not going to end when I finish a video series. It’s permanent. I have been doing this since April. I feel a million times better already.
SOUL~ The most important piece of them all. I’ve learned a ton through the Made to Crave book. I have completed the study and am now leading a study on it through my church. We have 40 women committed to this study. We are going to learn together, surrender together, find peace together and on Oct. 8th run a 5k together…..
Life is good.
I am horrible about keeping up my blog! I just began following you about a month ago. Love it so far! I also love FB! I’d love to be a part of your group, how do I find you?