Top 3 Mistakes Women Make on their way to Burn Fat and Increase Energy

I have been on this journey, and I have seen so many reasons why women who were making progress put a halt to their success. You don’t need to add any more obstacles than the challenge of weight loss already offers. Knowing what to expect, having the proper tools to avoid setbacks, and having fantastic support can get women to achieve amazing things. I don’t want to sound discouraging, because although weight loss is hard; you can find ways to make it easier and take less time to make it happen if you avoid mistakes that may set you back. I would love to give you information to help you along your way.

Time after time, I have seen women who are doing so well on their weight loss journey then hit a plateau or have a life circumstance derail them from their fitness goal. If they had had a sustainable solution, they may have found the tools to succeed on that journey. I love watching women achieve success and want to help anyone I can get there, so I want to share the Top 3 Mistakes I see women making on their weight loss journey.

Letting emotions sabotage you in your fitness journey has to be the number one mistake I see women make, and I have made myself. We are too often turning to food and not the source of our hunger. I have found that I have grown an intimate relationship with Christ through my weight loss journey by turning to Him during times of disappointment or pain. Check out my post on “Stress is stalling your weight loss goals” Food was once a close friend that was readily available to overindulge, but when I turned my cravings to meditation and devotion, I was able to have more self-control. 

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

Not eating enough can sabotage your weight loss and is a common mistake I see women make on their journey. That is the first thing women turn to lose weight. Depriving your body of the fuel it needs will be counterproductive. Our body needs proper nutrition to run properly; too much or too little will throw it off balance. When’s the last time you overfilled your gas tank? Ran on “E”? Exactly.

Do you even know what you need any more? Carbs? No Carbs? Fats? Too much fat? It’s all so confusing and time-consuming. You’ve got to feed your body GOOD food, whole-based food that God has provided. There is a way to eat that fuels you and nourishes you so that it doesn’t become time-consuming and overwhelming. We teeter from obsession and neglect but idolizing our body and food will not help us reach our goals any quicker.  And most women have no idea what to eat, how to eat, and more importantly why they’re eating it.  I’d love to give you some tools you can use to nourish your body without scales and restrictions and start to burn fat sustainably and stop living life on a diet.

De Bolton Certifed Wellness Advisor

Genesis 9:3 “Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.”

Not being consistent in your workouts. Doing the on-again off again exercise routine is leaving your body confused and your scale at a standstill. Or doing random workout plans with no specific program to help you have effective workouts and make the most of your time. You’ve got to commit one way or the other. Having accountability is often a great motivator and provides encouragement for women to stick with their workout routine.  Wisdom and guidance can help you break through and achieve your goals. Tapping into that community can help you thrive. Also, I find that women tend not to have a workout program, or their exercise program is cookie cutter and does not custom fit their strengths or weaknesses. It would help if you had a flexible plan that works for your fitness level. I want to give you the formula to help you make the most of your workouts and time.  Learn how to effectively strength train and cardio train to increase your energy, burn fat and honor your temple. 

 

“Drifting seldom gets you where you want to go; be intentional.” Annon.

I have a solution. There are some resources that I have acquired on my journey to help me successfully lose 100 lbs in under two years and maintain the loss for over three years. I have figured out a way to create a program for women looking to lose body fat, reduce stress, and increase energy, all while developing their faith and honoring their temple.  I want to give you some basic tips to help you on your journey.  I’ve been there and I wish someone would have told me these things.

Do you feel like you’re in a hamster wheel when it comes to weight loss? I remember being there; Are you overwhelmed with too much information? Life can’t be lived on a diet and food was not meant to be restricted or overindulged. There is a way to nourish your body to fuel your body and it’s why switching to a Biblically-based diet has worked for me and many others. Are you tired of living life on a diet and just want to live a healthier lifestyle?

Top 3 mistakes women make to burn fat and increase energy

Food and fitness aren’t meant to be idols but tools to honor our temple. Let’s get free from the bondage of diets and workout plans and live to honor our temple. Join me for this information session, where I will show the solutions to the common mistakes women make to burn fat and increase energy and how to get off the hamster wheel and start living the life you deserve.

I want to give you applicable tools to use to help you overcome these Top 3 Mistakes and start honoring your temple and living a healthier lifestyle. That you can start right now.

 

Christmas Gift Idea for Teenagers

I needed a Christmas gift idea for teenagers and came up with a simple Christmas Scavenger hunt that she will hopefully enjoy. This last year has been a significant transition for me as a mom.  My oldest daughter, Kyhia is a Senior, and as if I blinked, we are preparing her to join the world.  There are so many milestones in the last years in the home; drivers’ licenses and first jobs. We’re looking at career paths, colleges, and then the struggle of letting go of my little girl. It’s been really emotional for me since September.  All the small insignificant things that I took for granted are really hitting me this year—for instance, Christmas shopping.  Our family honors and celebrates the birth of Christ first and foremost. It’s far more important than Christmas gifts, but we exchange gifts too.  As I was shopping for my three girls, it dawned on me:

How to make Christmas memorable for my teenager

Milah’s Christmas list is more enjoyable to shop for and give since she is seven. I can’t wait to see her reaction as she opens up her gifts. They’re also easy to buy more of because of the value. This year, shopping for my oldest isn’t the same as when she was younger. I don’t feel like receiving money in a Christmas card would be memorable for my oldest daughter. Kyhia made her Christmas list simple it had three “gifts.”

  1. Money
  2. Makeup and Makeup Brushes
  3. Cash app $kyhiabolton

No fun!

When I was 17, all of my siblings got gifts, and I got a stocking of gift cards and money which (back then) I couldn’t use until the next day. I don’t want to give an insincere gift, and I want everyone to have fond Christmas morning memories this year.  I don’t feel like envelopes with gift cards, and money will achieve the Christmas memories and add to her bank account.

Again, No fun!

I decided to try to make her thoughtless Christmas gifts into something thoughtful.  A Christmas Gift Scavenger hunt! I got the idea from a client. One of her fondest Christmas memories is when her Mom hid money around the house and had her search for it with clues.  So, I put together a simple Christmas Scavenger Hunt to honor my daughter’s wishlist and make it memorable.  I hope she appreciates the intention and realizes Christmas is more than just gifts and receiving but memories and the love of the gift-givers.

What you need for the Christmas Scavenger Hunt

  • Little gift boxes or envelopes (I gathered old gift boxes and wrapped them with paper, but the Dollar Tree has plenty of options)
  • Money
  • Scavenger Hunt Questions (You can use mine if you like)

 

Christmas Scavenger by Faith Fueled Life

How to create a Christmas Scavenger Hunt

I printed these out and placed them in boxes that I could find nesting boxes. As she answers the questions, Kyhia gets small increments of money. In the smallest package, is rolled up wad of the remaining cash.  The amount is what I budget for each girl minus her makeup and makeup brushes.

If you’re looking for a creative way to gift your teenager.  Give the Christmas Scavenger hunt a try, and let me know what you think?

What are some creative gift ideas you’ve done?

 

Two Steps to achieve success

 

Zig Ziglar once said, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” And each of us knows from our own experience that he is right. As humans, we prefer comfort and routines. As we go through life, one day flows into the next. We often work on autopilot, choosing easily over-complicated and failing to turn our good intentions into reality.

Those ‘good intentions are admirable, but without action, they’re just what you intend on eventually doing but never achieving. Good choices are hard to aim for without an action plan.

Do you have a plan for action in your life? Perhaps you want to eat a more healthy diet or lose the pandemic weight that has crept up on you. Maybe you want to establish a regular workout routine and stick with it this time. Perhaps you want to live a healthier lifestyle that honors your temple.

The keys to your success are two-fold:  steady the target and create momentum.  

How to stop a moving target

Imagine if you were playing darts and tried to hit the bull’s eye. A sudden shift to the right or left can cause you to miss your target. Without accuracy, will you ever hit that target? Not likely.

Your good intentions are exactly like that moving target without setting specific goals. You would like to lose some weight, feel a little better, make a change in your diet–but without a guided plan or method, it may take longer than you expect, or you lose focus, and it never happens. 

By assessing and addressing, you can finally hit the bull’s eye is to define your goals and write them down:  

  • How do you want to feel in your skin?  
  • What physical goals do you have that you can’t achieve now?
  • What kind of changes do you want to make in how you nourish your body?  
  • How many days per week do you think you should move?
  • What would be the health benefits of honoring your temple?

“Once you know where you want to end up, you are much more likely to get there.” If you have a guided plan, you are sure to get there if you execute the plan. But you have to start making moves towards your goals. That is where momentum comes in.

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In his book, Eat that Frog, Brian Tracy discusses the Momentum Principle of Success. In Tracy’s words: 

This principle says that although it may take tremendous amounts of energy to overcome inertia and get started initially, it then takes far less energy to keep going.” 1

There is much wisdom in his words. The most challenging part of achieving a goal is just getting started. That first day of doing things differently or the first experience of bypassing an unhealthy treat in favor of a food that will give you more energy can be daunting. There will always be a temptation without a plan and tools to overcome it. It makes it hard to abstain. Thank God for Jesus, who gave us access to Him anytime we need His strength. Bible and Bootcamps will guide you in prayers and meditations to use when tempted. It isn’t easy, and it certainly isn’t fun, but it will be worth it!

So how do you get that momentum?  How do you start moving? Accountability is the answer. Having someone else involved in your efforts can be the most important factor in your success. Prayer, worship, and devotion go a long way.

It is hard to change lifelong habits on your own. It would help if you had radical motivation to involve others in your efforts. Setting deadlines, making commitments, and entering contests all provide an external motivation that will carry you through even the toughest temptations. You need tools to help you succeed. Tangible things you can do to help you achieve the goal of living a healthier lifestyle and honoring your temple. Because I know it can be done. I want to help you get it done, and that is why I am offering Bible and Bootcamps for FREE this month. 

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And once you get started, you will find that the momentum principle kicks in, and it becomes easier and easier to keep going. 

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You can make that moving target come to a screeching halt and blast the bull’s eye right out of it by taking a few minutes and joining us for Bible and Bootcamps. Success is within your reach. You can do this!

Oh, and remember, I’m here to help you the entire way! Join Bible and Bootcamps this round for FREE by 12/31/2021, and let’s start helping you live a healthier lifestyle that honors your temple. Use Code KP2VM. This code is only valid until 11:59p ET 12/31/2021. Bible and Bootcamps will return to regular price on 1/1/2022, don’t delay! If you know someone who can benefit from this FREE 7-week transformation program please share this post.  Everything is better with friends!

 

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1Tracy, Brian (2007-01-01). Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time (p. 107). Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Kindle Edition.

Anticipating Jesus

Anticipating Jesus

I’ve always loved Christmas. My mother loves Christmas and always made sure that we had a very Merry Christmas.  As I grow in my relationship with Christ,, the season has changed from gift-giving to rejoicing in the coming of our Lord.  The perspective shift is everything.  Shifting my focus from “Santa’s” coming to “Go, Jesus, it’s your birthday!” Takes the pressure off the Holiday season.  When I’m not focusing on getting the perfect gift or getting everyone a gift, take time to focus on the gift to this world,, Jesus.

 

The true light that gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9 

It’s Advent season,, and it’s the preparatory time for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.  I’m sure you know,, but it sometimes gets lost. While the “Holiday Season” is all the buzz,, we are making out a list, filling our Amazon carts, and receiving extra emails and gift guides to prepare us for the Holidays.

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but do we have the same anticipation for the coming of Jesus?  Are we jaded by the fact that we know that He was born, died, and rose again that we aren’t like Children on Christmas day awaiting the most incredible gift- salvation?

Jesus is coming

“When they saw the star they were filled with joy.” Matthew 2:10

Not only for Christmas,, but He is coming back to conquer the world and restore His kingdom. The birth of Christ was the beginning of a promise made centuries before that will last until eternity. I find we are so temporal. We focus on the now instead of what is lasting, even in our health.  We focus on what will help us, seeing results now instead of investing in ourselves as preventative care for our future.


So, as we love others through giving gifts, don’t forget to honor and bring glory to our Lord. The reason for the season and Savior for our eternity. With anticipation like a child on Christmas morning, let’s get hyped because JESUS is coming to save the world. So, I pray for good cheer, joy, hope, and love this December.

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23

In just a few weeks, we will remember when God was born to be with us.  I feel the Bible is an intimate diary or romance novel of God’s undying, steadfast love for us. The lengths He will do to save His people from themselves,, and no matter what we do, He will always be there with open arms to love and guide us through.

How do you celebrate your birthday?
How do you celebrate your besties? Spouse?

How do you celebrate your kid’s birthday? Christmas? Easter?

Why are we celebrating and honoring our children more than we do Jesus?

This holiday season instead of focusing on gifts. Let’s put an emphasis on the gift of Jesus.  There are many resources out there for you to find Advent you and/or your family can share with each other in anticipation of Christmas day.  I’ve heard people do twenty-five acts of kindness which is a great way to share God’s love.  I encourage you to pray and see where the Spirit leads you.

Be aware during the Holidays

The Holiday Blues are real, and I feel it’s heavily based on the unrealistic expectation of media, social media, and our world place on things.  Count your blessings and not your presents or Christmas cards this year.  You will find more fulfillment in blessing others and finding benefits than gifting.  Reach out to others who may be lonely during this time.  Phone calls go so much further nowadays than emails or direct messages.  Although, Holiday Cards are nearly extinct-send them you never know how your thoughtfulness can help someone feel the love during this time.

I just hope that the meaning of the season doesn’t get lost in the chaos and when we fix our eyes on Jesus it brings peace and hope to our circumstances. Praying for you this holiday season.

How do you prepare for Christmas?

On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success

21 Day Social Media Fast

In September, I took a 21 day Social Media fast, and it was so clarifying.  Social Media is a great tool to share information quickly, but just like most things, overuse is abuse. I needed to step back and spend time with God to renew and restore His calling and purpose for me and act in obedience.  To change a bad habit, you have to replace it with the one you enjoy more.  So, I needed to find a habit I enjoyed more, which was my love for books. I have always been a reader, but my daily scroll took over my reading. So, during the 21 days, I began reading books. It was a great substitute. Instead of getting bits and pieces of information, I was getting complete thoughts, paragraphs and I didn’t have others’ opinions or comments to distract me.

Since my fast, I have become a voracious reader again, maintaining my boundaries with social media. I just finished a great book called On Purpose by Tanya Dalton, and I wanted to share it with you. This book was such an easy read and had so much wisdom and actionable steps. You need to add it to your cart or kindle ASAP.

“When we don’t pause and question our thinking from time to time, we can find that we’ve been sleepwalking through our days. It’s time to choose to be awake in your own life.” Tanya Dalton

I read that excerpt from On Purpose gifted to me from the publishers of @tanya.i.dalton new book and was like, “Well, okay, she’s not going to hold back.” When living on purpose, we shouldn’t.

Must Read On Purpose: The Busy’s Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of meaning and success

On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of meaning and success.  I love how this book explores all aspects of clarifying and exploring your purpose. It’s broken up into four sections Reflection, Projection, Action, and Alteration. You don’t want to skip around because the pieces don’t make much sense, just from my experience.  It’s fascinating how one builds on the other and helps you navigate your visions and purpose.

In the reflection section, you navigate your past to figure out why you make the choices that you do. In the Projection section, you explore what you plan on doing in the future based on what you discovered in reflection—creating clarity on what you want for your future. In the Action section, you prepare to execute by releasing fears and doubts of your past and figuring out how to work towards your future. In the Alteration section, you prepare for the unexpected, the “what ifs” of life that catch you off guard. How are you going to deal?

“We make excuses to ourselves because we aren’t sure what is truly possible.” Tanya Dalton

On Purpose is a great tool for clarity

I love how forward she is in this book. It’s sometimes toe stomping and refreshing because it cuts to the chase, like Tanya’s definition of adulting- an excuse for people to use to let off their big dream.  This book reiterated over and over again how we are in getting in the way of our purpose.  If we are to achieve the definition of success, we desire. We have to choose, wake up, and stop walking around mindless, almost absent and using excuses to limit us. If you’re looking for a new book, read that provides clarity and cuts the fluff. I highly recommend @tanya.i.dalton new book.

“What if we decided to actually choose our choices?” Tanya Dalton

So, I’m asking you, “What IF WE DECIDED to actually CHOOSE our CHOICES?” It is one of those questions you need to ask yourself daily. I highly recommend you choose to check out this book, On Purpose, by Tanya Dalton.

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