Just a gal trying to make it through the day with a strong f8ith in God and a love for music. I write from the heart and I'm f8ithful to a fault... that's me f8ithgal!
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014
A January Weight Loss Update
I'm down to 224 lbs which doesn't seem too far in numbers; however, I can feel it in my body. Last January I weighed 260 lbs. I started my renewed commitment at 230 lbs. So, do 6 little pounds make a difference? Unbelievably, yes! I don't breathe as heavy, having a positive impact on my asthma. I have more energy and my confidence is returning. It's not just the weight, but my outlook that has changed. I am indeed getting back to the old new me and I am starting to see that gal in the mirror again.
I updated my weight loss photo album with January's picture today. I chose an up-close shot of my midsection. While it may not be the most flattering, I felt it showed my progress. I want others to be comfortable in their skin, I can't do that with out being comfortable in my own. Beauty can be found in every inch of us, thus I decided on the midsection pic. Sometimes we have to embrace a little uneasiness in order to grow into that comfort.
Each of you have inspired me so much in this journey. On those days I feel down, I log on and think, "I can't let my team down" and I suck it up and find something encouraging to post. Coach Nina has kept me on track, Terra has been an endless well of encouragement for me, and Chastity and the Made to Crave Bible study are having a definite impact on my thought process and path to success. I can't think you each enough for taking the time to like my page and read my post. You drive me to keep going, keep encouraging, and just be me!
~ Chelle
1/25/14
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I updated my weight loss photo album with January's picture today. I chose an up-close shot of my midsection. While it may not be the most flattering, I felt it showed my progress. I want others to be comfortable in their skin, I can't do that with out being comfortable in my own. Beauty can be found in every inch of us, thus I decided on the midsection pic. Sometimes we have to embrace a little uneasiness in order to grow into that comfort.
Each of you have inspired me so much in this journey. On those days I feel down, I log on and think, "I can't let my team down" and I suck it up and find something encouraging to post. Coach Nina has kept me on track, Terra has been an endless well of encouragement for me, and Chastity and the Made to Crave Bible study are having a definite impact on my thought process and path to success. I can't think you each enough for taking the time to like my page and read my post. You drive me to keep going, keep encouraging, and just be me!
~ Chelle
1/25/14
Please take a minute to like my page on FB: https://www.facebook.com/f8ithgal
Thursday, January 23, 2014
It's Permissable But Is It Beneficial?
I read a Scripture in my "Made To Crave" Bible study this week that really had an impact on my journey. "Everything is permissable but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible but not everything is constructive," 1 Corinthians 10:23. Ponder that Scripture for a moment and reflect on how powerful it could be to your journey. I have found it to be a huge help in my weight loss journey. Just because I can have certain foods, doesn't mean I should. I may keep my calories low enough for a solid week to afford me a large piece of chocolate cake with rich chocolate frosting each day, but how is that cake affect my sugar? I may still lose weight by staying within my calorie count, yet increase my health risk my running my sugar too high with the selection of foods I consume.
That same verse can used to be carried over into other areas in my life as well. For example, it is permissible in today's society to speak my mind, but are my words enriching others or tearing them down? We have all been "taught" to think before we speak but how many of us really do it? As I decide what to eat, choose what I post, or even what to speak, I will stop and ask myself, "It is permissible, but is it beneficial?" Not only can this make my journey easier and healthier, but it may encourage another persons journey along the way.
~ Chelle
https://www.facebook.com/f8ithgal
1/23/14
That same verse can used to be carried over into other areas in my life as well. For example, it is permissible in today's society to speak my mind, but are my words enriching others or tearing them down? We have all been "taught" to think before we speak but how many of us really do it? As I decide what to eat, choose what I post, or even what to speak, I will stop and ask myself, "It is permissible, but is it beneficial?" Not only can this make my journey easier and healthier, but it may encourage another persons journey along the way.
~ Chelle
https://www.facebook.com/f8ithgal
1/23/14
Monday, January 20, 2014
My Cravings Pesona
My cravings take the form of a black ink blotch.
They might start as a mere speck with the desire for a piece of chocolate or
sip of coke. As the craving intensifies, the ink seeps out further. It becomes uncontrollable as it pours forth
an urge for a piece of cake, maybe a glass of coke. Before I know it, the ink has burst and spreads with an intensity
for more cake, perhaps a 2-liter of coke will be consumed as the day
dissolves. A tiny dark blotch has
spread into a growing black blotch that stains as it spreads through my body. What form does your cravings take?
~ Chelle
1/20/14
~ Chelle
1/20/14
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Determined
Oh my goodness the things the last two weeks have held. The enemy has hit me every which way you could imagine. He tried to attack my health, my finances, my mind, my relationships, but guess what? I'm still standing. Not only am I still standing, but I am more determined than ever to continue on this path I have started and I have a solid resolve to encourage you all along the way.
My weight loss has been painfully slow, but I haven't gained back what I lost. I bought some special foods today in an attempt to help me hit this monster hard. Losing weight is just not easy for me, does anyone else have this struggle? I have regained ground on the health issues and the weather is clearing so I can get my butt moving again! I'm trying to motivate myself to start Zumba again. I have not and will not give up.
I have had a couple of spending mishaps (Nina you are really going to have to hold me accountable in this area). This would include the very unnecessary ring tone I purchased (on the upside, it is a positive one). I also purchased a couple of upgrades to apps, a book for the Bible study I am beginning tomorrow, and a devotional that is in line with it. The apps have been awesome in giving me the templates I have been using to encourage others. None of these things cost much, probably under $10 for all of it so it hasn't been out of control. I remember a time of eating out and buying multiple songs on iTunes daily, so I am making progress. But um yeah, got a ways to go!
How are you guys doing on the changes you want to make? Are you following through? Is there anything I can do do lift you up along the way? Is there any area I could write on that would help, any areas I can post on that will aid your journey? I need you to tell me how I can encourage you to keep going. If you don't want to write it below, please send me a private message. I look forward to hearing from you. keep in mind, we are in this TOGETHER! I am thankful and blessed to be here with each of you.
~ Chelle
1/18/14
My weight loss has been painfully slow, but I haven't gained back what I lost. I bought some special foods today in an attempt to help me hit this monster hard. Losing weight is just not easy for me, does anyone else have this struggle? I have regained ground on the health issues and the weather is clearing so I can get my butt moving again! I'm trying to motivate myself to start Zumba again. I have not and will not give up.
I have had a couple of spending mishaps (Nina you are really going to have to hold me accountable in this area). This would include the very unnecessary ring tone I purchased (on the upside, it is a positive one). I also purchased a couple of upgrades to apps, a book for the Bible study I am beginning tomorrow, and a devotional that is in line with it. The apps have been awesome in giving me the templates I have been using to encourage others. None of these things cost much, probably under $10 for all of it so it hasn't been out of control. I remember a time of eating out and buying multiple songs on iTunes daily, so I am making progress. But um yeah, got a ways to go!
How are you guys doing on the changes you want to make? Are you following through? Is there anything I can do do lift you up along the way? Is there any area I could write on that would help, any areas I can post on that will aid your journey? I need you to tell me how I can encourage you to keep going. If you don't want to write it below, please send me a private message. I look forward to hearing from you. keep in mind, we are in this TOGETHER! I am thankful and blessed to be here with each of you.
~ Chelle
1/18/14
Friday, January 17, 2014
You ARE More Than Enough...
For all of my ladies who think you are not pretty or not good enough and all you have to offer is a good heart:
You aren't pretty, you ARE beautiful; you ARE rich in love and blessings; your body IS perfect just the way it is; and, yes, you have a good and warm heart. You are you, the wonderful you that God made you to be!
It's okay to want to make changes for the right reasons. Goodness knows I need to lose this weight for my health, but you need to be comfortable in your own skin and know you are so precious just the way you are! Look in that mirror everyday and tell yourself, I AM a beautiful, blessed woman of God. Speak this daily and before you know it you will be seeing that beauty reflected back, and walking in that beautiful lady's skin with confidence.
~ Chelle
1/17/14
You aren't pretty, you ARE beautiful; you ARE rich in love and blessings; your body IS perfect just the way it is; and, yes, you have a good and warm heart. You are you, the wonderful you that God made you to be!
It's okay to want to make changes for the right reasons. Goodness knows I need to lose this weight for my health, but you need to be comfortable in your own skin and know you are so precious just the way you are! Look in that mirror everyday and tell yourself, I AM a beautiful, blessed woman of God. Speak this daily and before you know it you will be seeing that beauty reflected back, and walking in that beautiful lady's skin with confidence.
~ Chelle
1/17/14
Thursday, January 16, 2014
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