An Encouraging Word Would Help!

I know i haven't blogged in quite sometime. But see here is the thing we all have things we do that take us away from something that we are trying to establish as a new rule in life. For example, I am still working on losing weight, my newest set back....I have three children living with me, i am working two jobs, and making the time to eat right seems to be harder than I had thought. So I am trying to resolve this issue by making sure that i am conscious of what i am eating. I am not a perfect person....but i am trying to make a difference in my own life. I hope that you will pray for me to find the strength i need to continue to push forward. Thank you and have a blessed day!

Please Pray For My Family!

You know we all take little things for granted, like family and friends. I have a family I would like for you to hold up to God in prayer. They have lost their mom and their brother within two weeks of each other just about a month ago. Now they face a difficult trial with their sister who has been in the hospital since the day before mothers day. It doesn’t look good right now. But the power of prayer is indescribable and I hope that everyone who reads this will take a few moments and lift her up. This family is a very Christian family. But we all know when you have trials you tend to need the prayers of others to bring you back up. They have already endured so much. My heart breaks for them.

Lord,
I ask you to hold the Crudup family tight. Let them know that you are there no matter what happens. Lord we know that You can help her. If it be Your will Lord please heal her. Lord I ask that you give the family strength for whatever may come.
In Your Holy Name I pray,
Amen

If you have family you haven’t talked to in awhile or friends that you have touched base with. You might want to take the time to at least tell them how much they mean to you. You never know what is in store for you. Take every opportunity to show someone how special they are to you. It will mean the world to them. To ALL my family and friends, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND MY LIFE IS BRIGHTER AND HAPPIER BECAUSE OF EACH OF YOU!

What An Awesome Feeling!

I had my 90 day measure and weigh in today. I was so excited. I couldn’t believe how I am doing. I have had a lot of stress this month, so I knew that it was possible that I didn’t lose anything. I am learning to deal with the stress. Anyways, in 90 days I have lost 28 pounds and 46.5 inches. How awesome is that? Makes me feel great and the pictures were even better. Come on guys if I can do so can you. You just have to want it bad enough. I get every morning and pray that God helps me to control the things that I can and help me to let the things that I can’t go. No need to hold on to things you can’t change. I would like for you to know that although most people, that are on the same journey I am, use the aid of pills to help lose weight, I am not using any pills. I take a multi-vitamin daily and as far as pills that is all. So it is possible to not use those pills and lose the weight. And let me just tell you how good it makes you feel. I have been so excited all day. I want to share my achievement with everyone. Anyone who has a weight issue and doesn’t believe that they can do this, I am here to tell you, YES YOU CAN!
I have my ten year class reunion coming up in about four months and my goal is to be able to walk in the door and no one recognize me. It will be awesome! I hope to inspire some of my peers to do the same thing by getting healthy and fit. This world has a lot of harsh things in it already and by us not taking care of ourselves we make it that much harder on us. This is something that you can control, so what is your decision? I would like for you to check out a short youtube video of my progress. You will see what I’m doing and hopefully it will motivate you to do it for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j-codGkrTk
Thanks for all your support on my journey and may God put his hand on you and guide you safe.

Are You Ready For The Ride Of Your Life?

There are people that you meet in your life, that are there to serve a purpose. If we were logical people which most of us aren’t we might could see that. I have friends that have come into my life at times when I need someone most. Like when my parents split, when I got sick, when I was feeling horrible about myself. Hindsight really is 20/20, I know who they are now and why we met when we did. Have you ever met someone that you didn’t really know why but you knew no matter what it was going to be a fun ride? I have, many! I find so many different qualities about people intriguing. The way they talk, or carry themselves or even how they look longingly at others lives. Why can we not just see that we all have a separate journey that God allows our paths to cross when the time is right. Things are not all coincidence and some things should be left to fate. Now where is your path leading you? Me well mine has lots of twists and turns. But I am trying to be a good Christian woman with strong faith and moral beliefs. It is not always easy to do the right thing but I do try. I would really like to find the strength in God that I need to make some things really happen for me so that I could help others. This is an ongoing prayer request of my own. Life definitely is a wild ride if you open yourself up to the things that can happen to you. Don’t be a closed off unhappy person. If you forgot what your path looks like. Take a minute, stop and pray that God will shine his light for you to see it clear again. It works, you can go from not knowing what to do next, to know that placing it in God’s hands will open you up to receive direction from him. Please don’t confuse coincidence with chance. Coincidence is something you might stumble upon at the right time. But chance is something you have to be ready to take on what may come and learn from it. Are you ready for the time of your life?

If You Believe It, You Can Do It!

I just wanted to let everyone know what’s going on lately. I had a pretty good week, made it to the gym everyday. I feel really good coming up on my 90 day weigh and measure this week. You know it feel really good to be able to not only see the results of a lifestyle change but to feel it. I feel stronger and healthier. I love working out and I hope that my journey inspires at least one person. I know there are those of you out there thinking that there is no hope for you. That you have let yourself go too long. I am here to tell you, NO it isn’t. NEVER give up on yourself. Watch what you eat and exercise it really is that simple. You don’t need a diet you need a whole new way of thinking. First thing you have to do is get your mind right. You will not achieve much if you don’t really believe that you can. You have to see yourself happy and healthy. Then the “work” is just something you do cause you like it and it makes you feel good. Try keeping a journal of the times you eat, what you eat, and how much you eat. Write down when, how often and how long you exercise. It will be much easier to keep it up if you are always checking on yourself. Find a way to express your feelings about what you are going through. Talking it out always makes it easier. If you want to talk to someone about it, find someone that inspires you to do more for YOU. If you want to talk but don’t really think you have someone to listen I would be glad to be your pen pal. If there is ever anything you want to talk about feel free to write me. I wish you all well, talk to you soon.

I Love You To The Moon And Back!

Yesterday I got the phone call that my grandma went to heaven. I know that most of you understand what it is like to lose someone you love, so you know what I’m feeling. It’s really hard to process right now. I can remember stories she always told. And how strong of a woman, a person, she was. She was the grandma that taught me how to pick strawberries and took me to art class. The woman who told me like it was no matter what. And would sing with me with tears in her eyes. I remember as a child helping in her yard and helping to feed the animals. She has always held a special place in my heart. She always believed in me for the little things like, singing and painting. I know that as I have gotten older I haven’t spent the time I should have with her but I cherish every moment I did have. Talking in her room about things no one would expect. I loved the taste of her home German Chocolate cake and icing. I remember going nearly every weekend as a child to her house and we always grilled something. There are more memories that I could possible share. I can hear her laugh and see her smile. There will never be another like her. Grandma I just want you to know I love you to the moon and back.

To my family who are all experiencing sadness at our loss. She was a strong woman who loved all of us very much. I don’t know if you ever got to sit and talk to her about it but I did every time I seen her. She was overflowing with love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. I know sometimes it didn’t feel like I knew just how much she really loved me. But talking to her when I did the last few years she told me over and over again. Everyone of us had a place in her heart that no one could touch. And she would fight tooth and nail for each of us. We haven’t always been as close as I would have liked, but I blame myself. I will never forget the things she taught me. And I hope that all of you can have peace knowing how much you were loved. I love you all.

Reach For The Stars!

You know there are a million thoughts going through my head right now and sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. I am working on staying focused on the gym and what I eat. But the more I focus the more it seems that I may be over doing it. So now I am looking for the right way to go about it. I am doing well, at 60 days I have lost 36.75 inches. That is a feat for anyone. I’m so excited. But I know I have to keep my head in the game. I visited some family this past weekend and I saw how my ability to do this is giving them new hope. I was always the one with the great personality, but looks weren’t my strong suit, if you know what I mean. I believe that I am a pretty person, on the outside as well as the inside. So my goal for myself is to make the outside match the inside and keep it there. I hope that my journey is and will help others gain the strength and courage to do the same. I know that knowing that you have a problem and finding the courage to do something about it are two very different things. I am on my journey now because I decided that I was worth the effort and no one can tell me otherwise. I control my destiny and its time I show that to myself. I have GOD in my corner. With him I will achieve the biggest goal of my life and I will love every bit of sweat and tears. You only get one chance to make your life worth something. I have told you before I got myself into this and I WILL get myself out of it. I want all my friends and family to know how much I love them and appreciate their support and encouragement. Those of you who know me well, may this journey I’m on in my life shine the light on your own path. You can achieve it, it’s right in front of you. You just have to push forward to get there. Are you ready? God brings people into your life at specific times for a reason. Whether it be to inspire you, love you, push you, challenge you or whatever the case my be. I hope that if you are reading this that I serve a purpose for you as well. My faith keeps me strong and my Lord holds my hand as I reach for the stars. I am more than blessed to know you. Remember that goals can be reality if you just reach for the stars.