It’s been busy and a bit hectic at times for some months now.   I let my guard down, stopped my workouts and retreated to an inactive lifestyle AGAIN.   What in the world!!   Up until that point I was successful in losing a total of 40lbs and I was extremely excited about shedding a few more to complete my goal.  I’m happy to report I’m back on track and loving my workouts again!

Stephanie

Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down , but not destroyed  (2 Corinthians 4:9 KJV)

Hello everyone!!!!

I am 38 lbs lighter, skipping with my daughter and having a ball!

Doing both workouts on SMM DVD as my routine now.   Some days when I’m pressed for time I only do one and I don’t feel cheated at all.   Still sweating…a lot!

My elbows were a bit rough from working out on the carpet so I went shopping for a workout mat.   My workout partners…my children… started naming the color mats they wanted so now we have our own official looking SMM studio going on.  I love it!!!

Working out,  eating right and allowing God to show me how I got here in the first place has been a journey I will never forget.    The simplicity of some of the answers I got made me chuckle.  Other answers brought tears and then a sweet renewal.  I am an overcomer protecting wholeness in my  spirit, soul and body.  I am being transformed.

Stephanie

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.  Romans 12:2 (KJV)

Hello Everyone!   I am now 31 lbs lighter!  I slacked off a bit with exercising on a daily basis but during that time I maintained good eating habits so I wouldn’t regain the pounds I’ve lost.   During my “slack-cation” I realized how much I let an old habit slip in again…taking care of others needs while sacrificing myself and my well being.  Not good at all.  The bouncer is back on the door guarding my time and my workouts are sweet again.  I’m sweating just like old times.

Stephanie

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.  Proverbs 4:23 NIV

All is well!  It’s been a minute since I last checked in.  Let me bring you up to date:   I have lost 12 more pounds!  Over these last weeks I have encountered many things that in the past would have thrown me for a loop.  This time around I:  1) Let God’s word take precedence in my life,  2) I refused to regain the weight I have lost and 3) I refused to go back to a lifestyle that never met my needs but rather took from me.  I am so proud of me!  Sure I have more weight to loose but it’s not just about the weight…It’s about making wise decisions and healthy choices that benefit me, my family, loved ones and those my life will touch.  I am excited that I have embraced a life of daily exercise and proper meal/snack selections.  I’m a Smart Moves Momma becoming who God intended me to be!

Stephanie

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 6:33 KJV

Day 25-30

I lost another pound!  Just completed my 1st  month of healthy eating and my new fitness way of life.  What a great month!  All the things that got uncovered, confronted and the  inches and pounds that are now gone have made it totally worth it.  I thank God for all that has been accomplished and I thank Him for the Smart Moves Momma DVD.  I just love it…I enjoy it so much.  My daily exercise routine consist of working out with the DVD, riding my bike and/or going for a walk.  I even did a little jogging…little…but I was excited to do that.  I’m into month 2 now and I look forward to sharing more of my journey with you.

Stephanie

In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah. Psalm 44:8 KJV

Day 16-24

I was having so much fun I forgot to write!   I have lost another 2.8 lbs! (no inches lost to report…this time)   I can lift both legs at the same time now and my head is getting closer to my knees…hehehe  I LOVE THIS DVD!!!

Things have really been coming together for me since committing to my new fitness lifestyle.  I have taken care of my family and put them 1st for so long because I didn’t think I could do for me without cheating them in some way.  Now I’m a better me for taking care of me.    I use to think to say that or even think that was so selfish and rotten.   Now its another way I show my family how much I really love them by taking care of myself AND them so we can enjoy life together…to the fullest.

I’ve always wanted everything God has for me but I was always afraid that If  I really worked hard at something to better myself that I would go overboard, become vain, neglect my family, make my body a god and be totally  imbalanced.  What a lie I bought into!  So what I did instead was yo-yo, became mediocre and I went through phases of doing nothing at all.   As a believer this is not the life that Jesus died for on the cross.  My whole life is a worship to God.  He deserves my very best… all that is within me.  It’s time to bring it!

Stephanie

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.  Colossians 3:17 KJV

Days 10-15

The last 6 days have been awesome!  I took 2 days off but continued to monitor my food intake and my eating cut off time.   I worked out at different times of the day and no matter what time I worked out I got an energy boost.  I did notice however that when I worked out in the morning my energy level stayed consistent an carried me throughout the day.  But  when I  worked out in the middle of the day or in the evening I had several energy dips .  Today was weigh and measure day…another 2.6 lbs and 2 1/2 inches gone!  Before I starting working out and being disciplined in my eating I felt like a counterfeit.   For me, being over weight and not physically fit was an outward show of not being disciplined and not having victory in my life.  I would say “Oh God help me” and then do nothing different.  As heartfelt as that was nothing changed.  I watched others around me not only get in shape but do a total transformation.   The difference…they were doers I was not.   I am thrilled that I am now a doer!

See ya in a week!

Stephanie

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.  Philippians 4:13