Weight Loss Reality

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Updated: January 2, 2024

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A Quick Solution to Lose Weight

It’s a simple enough question, but with all the fads, trends, and theories it begins to get complicated. If you’re not like me and decided to go and pursue a degree in Fitness and Exercise Science the science aspect of it doesn’t matter to you. You’re looking for an answer to your question, “How do I lose weight?” and you’re are looking for fast, noticeable results, right? Then you should stop reading here because unfortunately unless you’re trying to lose 5 lbs, then you may need to have a little more patience.  I find when you break down the science it comes to three things:

  1. Mentally be ready to change.
  2. Eat Right
  3. Exercise Often and Consistently

The Real Solution to Lose Weight

I also know that it takes longer than 21 days to create a lifestyle change, so I do suggest considering an approach where you’re ready to go through this till the end. Prayerfully, by the “end” of your journey, they will say that she lived a long active, healthy lifestyle.  If you’re looking to go hard for just a few months why waste the effort and energy.  Even when you reach your goal why would you go back to your old habits and lifestyle?  Instead of looking for quick, fast results what if you wanted to do something that you never thought you could do but secretly wanted to do. Like Ballroom dancing. What if you discover that when you take Ballroom classes, you have more energy, less brain fog, better temperament, you have a sense of accomplishment and a new passion for something you thought you never could do.

That’s how you do it! You don’t put your energy and efforts into something that you don’t like to do. Fitness does not only mean treadmills, weights, and sweaty gyms. Fitness can come in the form of so many things, things that you may love. There is also a quote that I saw recently that sticks out in my head anytime I contemplate trying something’s different:

Be better than yesterday’s you

Start from where you are and just build on that day to day. You may not be able to do it today, but if you keep at it with no time limit, I guarantee you will. We have got to stop living in this microwave everything needs to happen fast and at this moment. It’s not worth it then. A homecooked takes the time to prepare, but it tastes better, is better for you, and that’s the same with gradual weight loss. If you are going to put a time limit on it, I will give it one-quarter, three months, 12 weeks, or 90 days. However, you want to look at it. If you are not feeling and seeing results after four months, quit. There are some stipulations on quitting to stop you have to had:

  • given in 100% commitment
  • Stuck with the plan with grace-meaning you did mess up and skip out but you made better decisions more than you didn’t
  • Ate right.
  • What if, in four months you do see results? When you look back, it’s going to have been a journey.

Weight Loss is in Phases

The First three weeks you started your journey this is the Puppy Love phase: you were EXCITED! Excited to eat differently and do physical activity and beginning to see some results from your effort.

Then you progress to the Dating Love Phase: It’s still new and exciting but not as much as that initial can’t wait to be with you feeling. You’ve been doing this consistent routine for about 4-6 weeks, and although yes, you did see results, it’s been 4-6 weeks when I’m going to start seeing some real muscle definition.

You’ve progressed to the “I love you, BUT you can get on my nerves” phase: it’s been 6-8 weeks you may have started to see a plateau in change. It’s been quite a commitment at this point, and you’re not just dating anymore. It’s gotten real and may not be as appealing as it once was. This is usually when the gyms start seeing a decline and people start losing focus and start gaining grace. You’re either committed to this relationship at this point, or you are looking to find another soul mate.

The next phase is “You mean a lot more to me than others” This stage you love for it is greater than the flaws, but you’re slacking. You’ve gotten comfortable, and you may let a slice of pizza pass your lips once or twice, or you may just skip your workout today, but you will be back on schedule tomorrow. You may be frustrated; you may be comfortable. Don’t get comfortable you’ve committed yourself to 8-10 weeks at this point, and you may need to try something new or switch up your workout schedule. Try a few new recipes or a new veggie each week. This is where you’re defined Why needs to be your mantra and prayer your guide. This is the day that you need to stay focused the most keep making steps towards a better you and leaning on Christ for your strength. Making it through the end of this will lead you to some of the rewards you imagined when contemplating taking this journey.

If you pushed passed the mundane, overcome the doubt you will bring yourself to the Engagement Phase. Yep, remember when you first go engaged it was different from the Puppy Love phase as you have known this man for a while now (not 10-12 weeks) but you have a passion again because you definitely see results. You have adopted better nutrition, more activity which has improved your energy and sleep. All those things that you had envisioned when you started this journey are coming to pass. You’re starting to see that you will be able to reach your goal if you maintain this new healthy lifestyle.

The Honey Moon Phase, this is the fun part of the journey because thus far it has been prayers, sweat, and tears but you have arrived at the 12-13 week mark, and you have never felt better. You’re more willing to try new things both with nutrition and physical activity. Other people have noticed too, and that is a boost to your self-esteem also. You’re more confident, and you’re operating at a better capacity than you ever had before.

That just leaves the Marriage phase which is the rest of your life. The short easy answer of being mentally ready for change, eat right and exercise often and consistently has been proven and hopefully sunk in and you continue to not only live a healthier life but show others how to do the same.

What steps do you take to live a healthier lifestyle?

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7 Ways to Get Started Working Out

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Updated: January 2, 2024

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Phew! What a journey I am on, something that I never thought I would be able to do but having a sliver of a vision and trusting in God has led me to a beautiful place where I get to inspire others to get up and do something. I remember wanting to lose weight, work out, be a runner, anything to get active but having some interpretation and not knowing where to begin.  I also HATED exercising, so it took a while for me to find my groove, but once I did, I was so grateful for the abilities God had given me.

Not everyone is like me and wants to run it out to the gym.  When I first started, I loathed the idea of going to the gym, and now it’s where I have come to find peace and need to get away in my day. I didn’t wake up one day, become a gym rat, or want to exercise. It took over two years of intentional, consistent effort and is now a part of my daily routine. I remember getting started, so I have seven suggestions for making a “Working Out” part of your daily routine.

1. Walk and Worship

When in doubt, walk it out. My favorite thing to do is walk and worship. Whether I have a great playlist, amazing sermon, bible study, or just to walk in nature. Spending time strolling (not power walking) and being filled with teh Holy Spirit has produced some Hallelujah moments and great revelations.  Try to carve 30 minutes out of your day and enjoy the difference.

2. Change your beliefs

This is one of the hardest things to overcome, but once you change what you believe, you will go in a different direction. There are two questions that I ask my clients that really help them change the direction of their transformation.
“What do you believe your life would look like if you met your goal; walk me through it.”

I have them share with me what they would see, taste, touch, and feel if they met their goal.

“When you reach your goal, what will you do next?”

Our beliefs are the operating system in which our body acts. If you don’t believe you can do anything, you won’t. If you don’t see the direction you’re going, you won’t move in that direction. Asking clients to put themselves in a mental space where they already achieve is a catalyst to guide them in the direction they want to live their life.

The second question validates the new belief because it is the next step.  Beliefs are hard to change.  Its more than just ask a question and you’re set on course. You have to consistently reiterate the new belief.  Often times you have been believing the same thing for years.  Like the demon-possessed boy in Mark.  In Mark 9:21

Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?”“From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” Mark 9:21-22

We have some beliefs that we have held on to childhood. We thought “I can’t…” and we haven’t be able to so why would this be different.  Because before we were living by lies but with Scripture, you learn God’s truth, and by continuing to remind yourself of your new belief and then validating it with God’s Word you will change what you believe.

23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24

What if this time, because you’re not doing it as the world would be, you’re doing it differently? Coming to God continually, frequently, putting the Lord in the quiet, empty places instead of filling them with things that don’t serve you. Moving your body out of reverence because the Lord gave you air to breathe and limbs to move, and you get the honor of getting in your body and challenging it to do hard things.

 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

3. Workout at home

That’s how I started doing different things at home. Creating a routine daily to sweat for 30 minutes, I would get up early, do my devotions, and then work out. Two years later, it is still a habit.  Doing workouts at home is great because it is non-intimidating and convenient. It also leaves you no excuse.FaithFueled life App has workouts you can do in 10,20,30 and 45 minutes from home or gym.

4. Join an Online Fitness Community

If you don’t have a support group physically, the Internet can be a blessing to help you stay accountable.  Do your research when you choose a program! Some great programs can give you a home or gym workout plan and accountability.  FaithFueled Life members have seen lots of success through the fellowship and accountability of my online group training program.

The Lord made us live in a community.  We know because God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit live in a community, a trinity.  We are reminded in God’s Word that we are stronger together than on our own. When it comes to change it makes it easier to do it with other people, but you have to show up for yourself first. A plan and community will help you create a discipline for moving and nourishing your body.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

5. Find a fun Group Fitness Class or Digital Studio

Group fitness is the best. You are working in a community of people trying to be their best selves.  Another benefit is variety, there are so many types of group fitness:
Barre
HIIT
Cardio
Strength
Choreography
Dancing
Water Aerobics
Core
Pilates
Spin
HIIT & FLOW
Yoga

And the list can go on.  By trying a variety of movements, you can find what works for you.  Group fitness looks different now because we have Virtual options and fitness mobile apps that make it possible for everything to access a fitness instructor. I teach Bible & Bootcamps Saturday mornings. I want everyone to have access to fitness. My programs and app have a fee, but Bible and Bootcamps LIVE Saturdays at 9:00a ET is always FREE.  Join me LIVE on Saturday or join the FaithFueled Life app for On-Demand Fitness Workouts.

 

 

6. Try something that scares you

This year I have been doing things that I wouldn’t have done a few years ago because of anxiety. Even though I was blocking myself, it didn’t stop me from curious about many things.  This year I have decided to try those things and stop thinking about them, so when opportunities presented themselves, I tried something new.  I have learned that trying something new may unlock a passion that leads you to want to do it regularly, and not only would you have started a workout, but you may also enjoy and look forward to doing cool concepts. Fear and faith cannot occupy the same space.

Just because lifting weights is what other people do doesn’t mean that you might have better results and enjoy what you are doing by swimming, fencing, double dutch, or pilates. There are many possibilities and ways to “work out” and exercise; it’s not a size fits. You deserve to live a healthy life, which looks different for everyone. Just as we are “uniquely and wonderfully made,” so is how our temples are honored.

7. Pray

Pray for direction, pray for self-discipline, pray to crave the things that are good for your body. Pray for a desire to treat your temple the way it deserves to be treated.  In FaithFueled Life, we lead you through 7 weeks of daily devotions and prayer to change your mindset and hear from “I HAVE to workout to I GET to workout;” In doing so, you are honoring your temple.

The mind is powerful, and making adults do what they don’t want is hard. That is the hardest part of your mental mindset, but when your mental, spiritual and physical are working together, you can fully honor God and bring Him glory! That is where instruction, guidance, and education help. What makes my program different is I bring God’s Word.

The Lord uses physical things to teach us spiritual principles.  We can walk closer to bearing His image by going to His word in everything we do.  That is where Bible and Bootcamps were born.  I seek truth through God’s Word on how to care for my temple more. The more I grew closer to God and found freedom from idolizing fitness and obsessing or neglecting food.

Whether you start today or in August like I did when I began my journey, I want to invite you to bring God into your attempt, let Him meet you where you are, and take you where He knows you can go.

 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1

Is getting started with a workout program a struggle? What makes it hard?

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Reclaim your Energy: 7 Ways to get your energy back

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Updated: December 9, 2022

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Did you know that majority of our population feels tired all the time? Fatigue can be a common symptom in many disorders and diseases, but more often than not, it’s because of some bad lifestyle habits.  There’s good news and bad news. Good news? It can be easily corrected. Bad news? You’re going to have to change.  If you want your energy back, I have seven suggestions to help.

  1. Get up! Most of our jobs require us to sit for hours, which makes us tired, and most people claim to be too tired to be active and exercise.  So, what’s the solution? Get up ANYWAYS! I promise you it will boost your energy, and the more you do it, the more you have.You can make small changes in your sedentary lifestyle to begin steps towards more energy.  Aren’t you tired of being tired? Start standing instead of sitting; stairs instead of elevators (come on, you’ve heard it before). The reason is it works! Do better for yourself and get up and start moving.

2. Stop eating too many refined carbs! I know you heard it before, no carbs, and that is not what I am saying. I am saying no REFINED carbs meaning- stuff that comes in a box or bag that can sit on your shelf for months at a time.  You know shelf-stable goods.  Well, those items that can last a long time on your shelf are zapping your energy and robbing you sending spikes in your blood sugar but then leaving you tired and groggy. Carbs are a great source of quick energy, but better ways to get them. Research findings suggest that minimizing sugar and processed carbs at meals and snacks will give you greater energy levels. Check out my Blog Post why we should cut the C.R.A.P

 

3. Eat what you need! I am so glad I got out of the train of thought to eat less to lose weight.  Calories are what we use to measure how much energy food provides.  It is what your body needs to operate when you eat fewer calories than your body needs to work; your body, aka metabolism, slows down to preserve energy for really need it, and that slowdown process is making you tired. There is no set calorie intake because everyone is different, but you should be getting more than 1200 calories a day to ensure your body isn’t slowing down.  So, eat up (not too much) but what you need to fuel your day, and you will have the energy to perk up.

4. Eat more protein! Along with the high refined carb diet, we tend not to get enough protein. There have been a lot of protein products on the market, but if you look carefully, the fillers that are put in them make them high in carbs.  Not getting enough protein can cause a lack of energy.  Studies have shown that eating protein increases your metabolic rate more than carbohydrates and fats.  Also, several studies show that people with diets with adequate or higher protein-rich foods have more self-reported energy than others whose diets had less. I would suggest eating quality protein at every meal to help you boost your energy. Check out my blog post on why women need more protein 

 

5. Drink more water! It always comes back to this, but proper hydration will give you the energy you need.  When your body is tired, it is trying to restore itself making sure that you are adequately hydrated will prevent your body from going into restoration mode.

De Bolton with Takeya Bottle

6. Sleep better! You think we’d sleep better for such a tired nation, but most of us are not getting enough of the quality sleep we need to function at our best, including me.  It also makes sense why you don’t have the energy you need to go about your daily life and rely on other energy sources.  I have stressed the importance of rest many times before and how it is crucial to helping you operate best. My suggestions for those who do have trouble sleeping? Do something physical during the day for at least 30 minutes a day; it can even resemble exercise.  Working out can help you rest easy at night, getting those zzz’s that your body needs!

Take shorter naps! So, you did not sleep last night. You get home from work, and you are beyond tired.  Naps, are good right? A quick 3-hour nap will be best? Nope! Another reason your sleep is off is from sleeping at the wrong times.  Quick 20-30 minutes are reenergizing any longer than that needs to wait for the evening.  Sleeping for long stretches during the day is throwing your internal clock off. Try to wait till evening even if you need to go to bed a little earlier than usual try to keep long sleep durations to night time.

 

7. Stop stressing! Stop stressing and give it to God!  High levels of stress can zap your energy and rob you of a joyful life.  Aren’t you tired of being tired? Stress management is an excellent way to give you the power you need. We often deal with stress by shutting down, leaving us tired, cranky, and worn.  There is a proven release of stress and freedom in prayer, worship, and devotion through other ways than sitting in a church service.

I am sure most of these tips you have heard before but don’t know how to apply them to your life, or there are so many things you need to use you don’t know where to begin.  I may have something that can help? I have my new Bibles and Bootcamps starting in a few weeks.

I created this program to be the essential training you need in your faith and fitness journey.  Walking step-by-step with you gives you action items to help you adopt a healthier lifestyle that allows you to increase your energy, help you lose weight, all while growing and strengthening your faith.  I would love to help you live the life you deserve and hope you will join us!

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Benefits of Biblical-Based Eating

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Updated: December 8, 2022

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Changing to a Biblical Based diet

In the last few years, so many things have changed for me inside and out. My perspective, I think, has had the most significant change in my life. I believe that my seeking God to help me, trusting in Him, and being grateful at the moment have revealed a lot. It has become more than just a habit but a lifestyle change to a Biblical-based diet.

Through Bible study and my own, I have researched the Bible in the excellent instruction book for life. Where all questions are answered. So, when people ask what I should be eating, drinking, or shaking, you can take it back to the Word. God has something to say on that subject, and I promise you Hot Pockets is not on it.

What Should I Eat?

Now, grains, vegetables, and meats come naturally from God’s earth, but we were not meant to add the extra additives to Hot Pockets to feel God’s good creation. So, when flipping through the excellent book, even if you start from the beginning very quickly after man is created, he is instructed on what he can eat.

Genesis 9:3 “Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything.”

Genesis 9:3 made it easy. Those things can be found at your local grocers around the outside parameters. I didn’t see any reference for the food found in “Aisle 9” on the list.

What’s your definition of convenience food?

I don’t think that we appreciate that meats and vegetables are in this modern time prepared for our convenience. They came with precut meats and fish and pulled and washed fruits and vegetables for most American Society, which is not convenient enough.

We now see it as a chore to take the precut meats, veggies, and fruits and then prepare them. We want it already prepared, fast, and ready to serve, even with the convenience of not slaughtering our food. We still “need” to be wholly prepared and already cooked.

We prefer driving up to a window, placing our request to our specific likes, and receiving it cooked, hot, and ready to eat. That was me, Drive-Thru Junkie, and I spent most of my time in the car and very little time enjoying things in life other than my children.

29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. Genesis 1:29-30

Then I found myself with a post-baby and some “extra bad decisions” weight and no one to blame but me. I know that I needed to change some habits, do things differently, and possibly be inconvenienced.

It’s hard to eat “clean.”

I remember how daunting it initially was to prepare every meal AT HOME or have things for the girls to take to school or sports, just snacks. Making a lifestyle change meant ceasing to rely on Hot Pockets and Goldfish for food and adopting better options God provided.

Once I figured out a list of do’s and don’ts (taking straight from the Word) in Leviticus 11 and how to prepare, it took time, but I made changes. So, that’s what I caused by trial and error. A few bad meals here and there that eventually became delicious, and you never missed the extra additives. Meal prep and preparation were quicker. And I began seeing miraculous effects on my body that did not only involve weight loss.

7 Reasons I maintain a Biblical-Based Diet

1. I feel AMAZING!

I believe it is why I have the energy to do all I do daily and go to bed beat. No longer the highs and lows of sugars and processed foods. My skin has also cleared up! I have not changed my skincare routine, just the things I eat. I’ve gone from lots of dark marks to just a few, and it’s nice not to do anything or pay anything extra for skincare just needed to eat right. “It was written all over my face.”

2. I no longer suffer from seasonal allergies!

Seriously, people didn’t believe my family until they witnessed it themselves. I have suffered since I was a child with seasonal allergies. I had to get an allergy shot every week to maintain normalcy on top of daily allergy medicine.

Since changing how and what I eat, I have not taken any allergy medicine, and I have no sniffles, no itchy eyes, or scratchy throat. I have never gone through spring or fall without symptoms in my entire life. The allergist probably still needs to confirm, but I do know that I only eat whole foods, and other than that, nothing has changed.

3. I no longer have digestion issues!

I always complained after every meal, “my stomach hates me.” Since going Whole or Biblical, I only have complaints when I eat things that I am allergic to or are heavily processed. A survey stated that over 74% of surveyed Americans complain of digestive issues. For me, if it’s something like, “Just add water,” it makes my tummy HURT! But since eating a Biblically-based diet, I can eat without remorse, and that has been worth it.

 

4. I have tremendous energy!

I no longer need coffee; I drink it for the taste. I used to be dependent come 2:30-4:30; I would be wiped out and no longer have energy for the day. When I eat well, I feel well and have the energy to power through my day! Check out what I have learned in my blog post: The Common mistakes women make when burning fat and increasing energy!

5. I have lost weight!

If you have been following my journey, you have seen the transformation, but if you haven’t, I’ve lost 100 lbs within 18 months. My Drive Thru junkie diet directly correlated with my weight and how I felt. Switching to a Biblical Based diet has also propelled my weight loss and allowed me to achieve my goal faster than most. Nutrition is 80% of the journey. I exercised to lose weight, but eating what God has provided has helped me tremendously. It’s made it simple when making food choices.

6. It’s simple!

Eating a Biblically-based diet is effortless. I don’t stress organic or ecological we focus on perishable. The most complicated part is how to eat a Biblically-based diet and still enjoy the foods you love. It’s possible! I would love to show you how. In our Bibles and Bootcamp, we spend two weeks exclusively on how we fuel our temple.

7. I feel I am honoring my temple!

This is the best benefit of them all. I am honoring my temple, which gives me the energy to care for others, love others and share God with others and that is what we are called to do.

This lifestyle has changed my health and mind, and I want to share it with you. If you need help with Nutrition, Fitness, and making it a lifestyle change, that will stick.

Join us for our Bible and Bootcamp. I will give you a nutrition guide and accountability with a meal plan, step-by-step family-friendly recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a weekly shopping list with my 7-week Transformation program.

I also have a Free download for women who have been trying but have difficulty achieving their goals. There is a Kill Your Food Cravings Reference Guide.

What are some things that you are struggling with in weight loss?

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7 Tips to Finish what you start

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Posted: December 6, 2022

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It’s that time of year we are all thinking of our New Year’s Resolutions or goals for the upcoming year! We resolve “all the things” that we want to improve on.  It’s a new year, a new opportunity to be the best you.

Unfortunately, according to StatisticBrain, in 2015, about 8% of people who made a New Year’s Resolution succeeded.  I used to be against New Year’s Resolution until I thought about it another way.

New Year’s Resolutions are not bad.

Ordinarily, people wish, want, and hope to be the best versions of themselves.  New Year’s is the one time a year that we are united in our thinking that we need to change for the better in our lives. The idea of a New Year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on the one, two, or maybe three things you want to improve in your life.

Take action towards your New Year’s Resolutions.

Some people take it further than New Year’s Eve resolve and attempt to make a change for about two to three weeks. Until the need or want to change no longer becomes a priority. Familiar and comfortable habits creep back into your life. And the passion fades. Then we are back to business as usual.

Make your New Year’s Resolution a solution, not an unattainable goal

Why? How? Why did that passion go away so quickly? How do you keep that motivation going? There are lots of tips.  I am sure within the next week everyone will have an opinion. I know I can only speak from my experience, what proved to work and make a solution, and now a lifestyle that I plan to maintain forever.

Seven ways to Finish what you start

7. Do the research.

Find out what you need to get to where you’re going.  If you plan on publishing a book, what steps do you need to take? If you are planning on losing weight, how much? How? Why?

Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. Proverbs 19:2

New Year's resolution

6. Prepare Yourself. 

Don’t just wake up on January 1st, throw away everything in your house, and go to the gym running on the elliptical like a cheetah (for about 3 minutes), lifting a 5 lbs dumbbell two or three times, and wiping the sweat from your brow talking about, Phew! I did it! Get a plan, a good plan, a plan made just for you, your likes, and goals, and then get ready to execute that plan. Buy the food on the menu, prep the meals, schedule time in your week to do the workouts!

Benjamin Franklin said, “By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.”

5. Find a buddy or group.

Don’t just find any buddy; find someone who will call you out lovingly if you’re not doing what you should and someone to be your loudest biggest cheerleader just when you need that extra push. Accountability buddies are essential to help navigate the ups and downs of weight loss. You can join us at Bible and Bootcamps for 7-week basic training for healthy lifestyle habits. It includes daily prayer, meditation, encouragement and accountability, six weeks of exercise, healthy eating guidelines, and meal ideas. We have a fantastic group of women growing and supporting each other through our faith and fitness journey.

New Year's Resolution accountability buddy

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

4. Execute with Energy.

If you’re going to do something, do it well. Do it to the best of your abilities! Just think you’re only going to be uncomfortable for a maximum of 1 hour out of your day.  That is going to add years to your life.  The cost is less than the benefit, and you’re so worth it.

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24

3. Track your progress. 

According to the American Psychological Association findings, “Frequently monitoring progress toward goals increases the chance of success. There are various ways that you can track your results. You can use a fitness tracker; pictures, food logs,  and measurement logs are examples of easy ways to track your progress.  I’m not too fond of the numbers games of scales and measurements, and although I do track my measurements, I prefer pictures.  Everyone is different, but you’ll find what works best for you.

2. Craft the best; why!

Other than prayer. An excellent “Why?” will get you up and out of bed on a cold rainy day and into the gym. Check out my post on: Weight Loss. Why   A magnificent “Why?” will give you the self-discipline to say “No, thank you” to that one indulgence. It’s going to get you over the hurdle and sustain you through the plateaus.  You MUST, no exception, has a “why?” to make your resolution stick!

1. Pray and Give it to God.

When we do things with Christ, it makes it so much easier, attainable, and within our reach, because He can place all our wants in the palm of our hands—giving your goals to Christ to lead your steps and follow your directions. While you’re doing the research, while you’re preparing yourself, when you have to decide to use that plan b and execute and get the plan done will help you achieve your goals and the ones that He has for you.  This may be the missing piece that hindered you from achieving that resolution but not this year.  You’re doing things a little differently.

“On days we’re not motivated to exercise, perhaps we need to go to Jesus. We can lay our very real struggle into His very capable hands and watch Him work in us for His glory.”-Matthew Pryor

New Year's Resolution

When you consistently fill yourself with the Bread of life instead of being content with the “food that spoils,” you will never go hungry physically and spiritually. “Do not reserve the Bread of Life just for Sundays. Make it a daily mindset” to achieve your goals with His strength.

 

How do you plan to stick to your resolutions? Have you ever considered intentionally praying for direction and help to achieve your desires?

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