I decree and declare...

...this year, I SHALL get into shape and have good health in Jesus' Name! I've decided, after reading several testimonials, that I am going to blog my healthy journey. It all started in December 2010 when I was praying about what I should do about my weight. I've known for a long time that I've got to get it under control and not only that, live a healthy lifestyle. I've tried all the diets, diet plans, and blah, blah, blah. Nothing works if you don't make it your life. Soooo, I was praying and seeking God on what I should do, because more than anyone else, He knows me and what I will stick to, and I felt like the Holy Spirit told me to start working out and to change something about my eating habits every two weeks. Even though that makes for a slow change, it makes it my lifestyle. In my experience, going cold turkey on foods hasn't worked. All I end up doing is craving those foods I am not allowed to have and then I just fall off the wagon. Which makes for quite the unsuccessful lifestyle. I started on January 3rd going to the gym for 1 hour a night, 3 nights per week with a friend and at the same time I cut out all sodas/soft drinks/cokes, whatever you wanna call 'em. Now I have added in that I must eat fruits or vegetables with EVERY MEAL. This is not all about taking away, I've gotta add in the good stuff. In two more weeks, I will make another change.

So far I am enjoying the gym. I can already tell that it is helping my energy level and stamina. I also feel better (for real) since I haven't had any sodas. I weigh myself once a week and so far I haven't lost any pounds, but I can tell a difference in my body since the working out. I know it's not going to be a sprint, it is going to be a marathon and it's one I intend to win. I've got too many things to do on planet earth to leave this life early because I refused to take care of this earth suit God has given me. I have an awesome athletic husband to keep up with, and I eventually want to have a healthy little baby and I know keeping that baby eating healthy will start with Kev and I establishing good eating habits now. God is so good, and I am so thankful to Him for being patient with me and giving me good health all my life, even when I've been stupid with my eating. I look forward to sharing my feelings, my goals, my victories (big and small), and my mistakes on here and I hope it inspires someone that they can do it too. :)

Smooches,
Jess

"I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:12-13