Live, Laugh and Love: The journey

Live, Laugh and Love: The journey:  It may be a cliche that life is a journey...but the last several months have really proven that to me. I have been on a journey to reclai...

Live, Laugh and Love: The journey

Live, Laugh and Love: The journey:  It may be a cliche that life is a journey...but the last several months have really proven that to me. I have been on a journey to reclai...

The journey

 It may be a cliche that life is a journey...but the last several months have really proven that to me. I have been on a journey to reclaim my health. after 7 abdominal surgeries and being overweight most of my adult life - I decided enough is enough - so i joined the Body by vi 90 day challenge. With the challenge - a great exercise plan and help for God - i have been able to shed 70 pound and over 48 inches. I am by no means done yet.

But it not just my health journey that has changed these last few months. By making a conscience effort to focus on the positive things in my life - the changes I was making - I also found other changes I needed to make - I needed a spiritual transformation. I have been saved and a christian most of my life. I went to church regularly and prayed on s somewhat consistent basis - you know - when I needed something - not good.

I have used the last few moths to also transform the way i look at god - I am reminded of the song - I am a friend of God - the chorus goes:
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God - I am a friend of God - He calls me friend...

Why did I bring up that song because that is how I have transformed my relationship with God - i talk to Him now like a friend. i reach out to Him for everything - i truly pray without ceasing - and it has made so many areas of my life better.

So if you are thinking about transforming yourself - don't forget your spirit too - it may need a little transformation!!

Debi

Live, Laugh and Love: I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Live, Laugh and Love: I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!: I did it!!! I did my first 5K!! I had to walk a couple of times  - it was so humid - but I walked really fast until I could breathe and th...

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did it!!! I did my first 5K!! I had to walk a couple of times  - it was so humid - but I walked really fast until I could breathe and then forced myself to run again! My goal was under 45 minutes!! I did it in 40:35.9. I went from 6 months ago being a severely obese non exercising woman to a 5K participant! How life has changed!!!

I owe it not only to bodybyvi, but my supportive husband - who takes Anneshia to school everyday so I can work out in the mornings, a great trainer - you all should look Toby up - and a group of supportive friends and family. The only mistake I made was running with my glasses on. I was afraid of getting lost - LOL!! They bugged me the whole way - but I know better for the future!!

I love my exercise routine and eating healthy and feeding my spirit too!!! I was thinking this week about the Praise song:

I am free to run
I am free to dance
I am free to live for you
I am Free!!!

My success is not just my own - I have been praying for God's strength and his willpower to help me! And He did!!! I still have a LONG way to go - but I also remember the kids song from church many many years ago:

He's still working on me to make me what I ought to be.
It took Him just a week to make the moon and stars,
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars.
How loving and patient He must be, He's still working on me.   1. There really ought to be a sign upon the heart,
Don't judge her yet, there's an unfinished part.
But I'll be perfect just according to His plan
Fashioned by the Master's loving hands. CHORUS: 2. In the mirror of His Word reflections that I see
Make me wonder why He never gave up on me.
He loves me as I am and helps me when I pray
Remember He's the Potter, I'm the clay. CHORUS:

I am happy with what God accomplished and I accomplished today - i can't wait to see what he has planned next!!!

Live, Laugh and Love: Update Finally!!!

Live, Laugh and Love: Update Finally!!!: It has been an awfully long time since I have posted - i hope to get better about that. My diet and exercise are going really well. I am dow...

Update Finally!!!

It has been an awfully long time since I have posted - i hope to get better about that. My diet and exercise are going really well. I am down over 60 pounds and 40 inches. I run now - LOL - jog really - but what's in a name - I move faster than walking - signed up for my first 5 K - we will see how it goes - hope to do more!!!! Love my life - except for a little bump - here and there - which is teaching me to rely more on God and my hubby - my true best friends!!! Will update pictures today too!!!