Day 29: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

March 29, 2014 HAPPY 27TH ANNIVERSARY to my mami and papi! Lucio & Cesia Garcia! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Shout out to the most wonderful parents in the world who worked hard to give my brothers and I the best they could.  They are God fearing, strong willed, funny, spanglish speaking, crazy, family oriented parents who love their kids with all their heart! So grateful to you mami and papi!  God couldn't have given me anyone better to raise me in a loving home where you taught us right from wrong. Yes we may have been rebels and not obeyed or listened to all your instructions right away but you let us learn from our mistakes as we got older.  I'm glad that God let us go through what we have as a family because I wouldn't be the person I am today.

Know that I pray for you two and watch as God continues to work in your lives and I see your love for each other grow everyday, well not exactly see, but hear when we talk on the phone.  I MISS you all always but only a 3 hour flight away ;) haha...  Still waiting for you to come visit me in Colorado!

I did my work out before bed! I just wanted to write about my parents who I love dearly!

Keep Going! Stay Strong! Don't Quit! Endure!

Nancy

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Day 24: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

So here I am day 24.  Okay it went by so fast! We have guests in the house so I wasn't able to jump too much cause I didn't want to wake them.  I stayed up pretty late.  With the seasons changing I have found that allergies make it hard to breathe.  But I am okay in Jesus name!!! Proclaiming healthy lungs!!! 

So I think about working out and all last week God has been teaching me that I need to move my butt and apply for schools in nursing!  I keep thinking I am not going to make it out of fear or whatever this is! I am so scared but everyday God tells me I need to just "Go Do."  I am so glad I waited to post a day later.  My worship leader Jamie Klusacek sent us a nugget out of 1 Samuel 13.  Pretty much gave me affirmation that although our intentions may be great or in the right mind our actions are what determine our future.  Whether we do it because we want to control our own lives or God lead every step of the way.  Now I have done both! I have to say that listening to God is far better!  Every time I listen to God I find myself finding victory in life! My mountain top! Yes I have struggled a lot through life but when we get to that top it was well worth it and makes it that much more humbling! When God says "Go Do" you go! You have no idea what will be waiting on the other side of that Mountain or on top which ever way you want to see it.  The promises and dreams that you pray for and align in Gods will are those moments where I feel so complete and so overwhelmed because without Him I don't know where I would be! When we let God lead we don't know what we are capable of! Changing this world one day at a time for His kingdom! Your life will never be the same when you let God just lead you!

So when you want to work out! Work Out! It is so worth it! Grab a buddy put on that 80s pop music on your phone or iPod or MP3 or whatever and go do! I blast my music and it helps to think of other things, because if your are pushing yourself you will feel the burn! 

Stay Strong! Keep Going! Don't Quit! Endure!

Nancy

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Day 21: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Today was a special day! Courtney Mock my friend will be turning 24 next week! She is not easily surprised or scared! BUT I and some of her friends really tried to pull this off along with her husband Bobby Mock.

I wanted her to have a special birthday hanging out with her friends who love her!  We watched the movie Divergent at 7pm and then after that we went to a great pizza that fired on a wood stove paddle thing at a bar here in Parker but it was fun! So funny story when Holly, Bobby and I were going to kidnap her and put her in a car to drive away!  I was well hid she had no idea! But in her amazing peripheral vision she saw a dark haired Mexican and quickly knew it was me but I blind folded her anyway! She yelled we are being kidnapped by Mexicans! hahaha!! She didn't stop there as Bobby walker her to the Carl and Holly's car she knew by the smell and felt around the car and their snowboards were sticking out the backseat and immediately yelled we are in the Nelson's car! LOL oh Courtney! She is too smart for us LOL! We made her wear the blind fold all the way to the theatre until she sat down! Saw all our friends' wonderful faces! It was a great night ended with food and cupcakes that was shaped in a bookworm because she loves to read! Good times. Memories. Friends. Never gets old!

So about my work out. We stayed out super late! It was about 12:45am when I got home.  I still worked out!!!! I was sooo tired that I wiped off and crashed! I am committed to this working out!

Stay Strong! Don't Quit! Keep Going! Endure!

Nancy

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Day 20: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Sorry its been such a crazy last week just catching up on these post now don't worry I have still been working out like usual pushing myself!

Today I was losing my balance.  I have already been doing level 3 but, for some reason I was feeling pretty weak in my stances trying to adjust to the workout.  It was pretty frustrating because I wanted to do my best and it didn't feel like I was.  My DVD was also acting up so it def was not motivating.

I'm thankful that I've basically memorized the routine but only to the key words so I know what is coming.  I thought about how sometimes in life the devil will do things to try and throw you off balance and throw different circumstances at you.  Or like someone telling you that you aren't good enough making you feel like you can never make it. I want to tell you that and myself that these are lies of the devil! If you are more than capable then work had for it! I love today's inspirational quote that says "Nothing Great Ever Came That Easy"

I realize that where I am now hasn't been the easiest journey but God says in the bible that the road wouldn't be easy and that life would be hard traveling that long and narrow road.  How easy it is to let the devil try and throw you off balance and still we have to keep going! I know that it can be frustrating but instead of trying to find an escape trust in GOD that He will guide us in the right direction and lead us to the next step in our journey.

Keep Going! Don't Quit! Stay Strong! Endure!

Nancy

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Day 19 : 31 Days of Pure Finess

Find myself doing my work outs right before bed.  So I can only post in the mornings.  :)

Yesterday was great I really pushed myself.  The strength moves are not any harder but when done right and you push your body to stay in the move you feel the burn... literally!  Really working my shoulders, core and leg muscles.  I'm starting to realize how addicting working out can be! I am hooked! 21 days makes a habit and I think even though that is 2 days away I am eager to meet the mark because my mind wants to keep on going! My emotions can sometimes drive my mood in working out like if I am happy I am overwhelmingly excited to do the work out and if I am upset the tension in my body is worse but I def feel the burn.

I look to God for everything in my life and love how He is so faithful to His word and giving me promises to come and ones accomplished in my life.  Looking back there are no regrets in life.  Because I may or may not have made the friends I have in the last couple of years.  Everything happens for a reason!

Today I was thinking that how awesome God is! He protects my heart so much whether I may know it or not.  God's peace is overwhelmingly amazing when you know it's just right.  And you know when it's not God speaking to you or leading you.  God will never allow me to get hurt I thought but it's up to me if I lead with my emotions, there can be such a fine line when it involves relationships.  No matter what point it is God reminds me of the promises in my life that just blow me away and then His peace encompasses my heart and I know what I need to do.

I am so thankful for the mentors and friendships He is placing in my life! I am humbled even because for a moment coming here I was so closed out to the idea of new friendships and mentors at Thrive Church.  But God broke my wall down and I am beginning to do life with ladies who get me and encourage me in ways I never imagined!

SO my nugget is just like when you are working out and you are doing the move correctly you feel your body and muscles burn that is how you know you are doing it right. It is the same with God's peace in our hearts.  When you know that you are supposed to do something you do it and you feel God comfort you. Everything happens for a reason and God's timing is so PERFECT and ALWAYS at the right moments!

Keep Going! Don't Quit! Stay Strong! Endure!

Nancy
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Day 17: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Long day yesterday.  Didn't get to work out till about 11:20pm because of my job right now.   I love it just have to find a good time to finish my work out.

Today was great I am on level 3 and it's my second day!  Pushing myself to feel change is tough! I'm sweaty and gross and still learning to catch my breath in the midst of cardio.  I keep fighting past the struggling point!

Keep fighting for the things you want in life.  I think a lot about my ladies church group "Flourish" and the lessons I've learned through the word.  If we position ourselves for God to move in our lives, God will fight for us! He will go before us, He will stand behind us and guard us! Sometimes it doesn't feel like the struggle is not even worth it, and like I've said before, we may not find ourselves in the life and blessings that we thought God might have given us but rather fighting through the struggle. The attitude of a thankful heart is pleasing to God!  And if we do keep moving forward, fighting for our God given dreams in God's will. It is SO WORTH it! So don't quit, because the end result, the will of God in our lives is worth the fight even if we can't see what's ahead. Have faith! In God's perfect timing He will allow the right people, opportunities and our dreams to "Flourish" in Him.  Just like working out the end result can be astonishing and you feel great! Don't Quit!

Keep Fighting, Stay Strong, Don't Quit! Endure

Nancy
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Day 18: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Another late night work out! I was tired! Sorry I fell asleep writing my blog haha! I am building up some more endurance even when it gets tough.  I came across a few inspirational photos and this quote made me smile.

"Make each day count." In the fitness world well you have to push yourselves hard enough to see results!  Every moment you spend putting toward the goal is another moment won!

Sometimes there are days that I am just like man oh man but regardless of how I "feel" I make sure I give my 100% so I know that when the end results come I worked hard for them. 

I have this tendency to just jump ship as my friend puts it when the going gets tough.  But I feel like in the past year God has showed me that the end result is worth the wait because it will be God's best for my life.

Keep Going! Don't Quit! Stay Strong! Endure

Nancy
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Day 16: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

I am NOT going to quit! Today's work out was much needed! Going into level 3 of Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred was a little intimidating just because I took a rest period yesterday.  Although thinking about it now I think my body had time to recover!  And I actually took a nap today! I passed out after church teardown.

So level 3! Oh I pushed myself today.  So she always has someone do a modified version to not strain your body especially if you are not used to it!  So my goal in the last week is to do it normal even the advanced version to kick my butt! I did sweat a lot again but it was super great!  Through most of the beginning levels I honestly didn't modify the work out move because my muscles felt the pain with the normal move.  "No pain, No gain" Right?

Since I've been tagging "Stay Strong" thought the photo was appropriate!  Another little secret while I workout I listen to Glee soundtracks! Most are high energy and fun to listen to so it keeps me going and even though I'm winded trying to sing helps my lung capacity for air while moving! :D just a little bonus haha

Stay Stong! Keep Going! Never Quit! Endure!

Nancy
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Day 15: 31 Days of Pure Fitness "The Hero In Me Was Tired"

A great image by Manchester-based photographer Rosie Hardy

Well this is yesterday's post obviously! Since I am doing 31 days now I am down to 30 Days of Pure Fitness which is the blog so I took my rest early! Haha.

I decided to take some extra work hours and the other day one included  a 12 hour shift which I couldn't sleep for various reasons.  It was a rough weekend physically and emotionally. :( I volunteered for a couple hours and had to head back to work for the night.

Sometimes, let's be real life just really takes it's' toll and the devil uses current and past situations to pull you down! I seem fine on the outside but until you really give it to God it was hurting me inside.

What did I learn yesterday? Leave it in God's hands and He will give me rest, I will find my strength in Him because He has called me to be a better person stronger than I imagined in all circumstances no matter how small or big they may seem to me they matter to God but He will always restore me and protect me!

I was volunteering Saturday morning after work and helped with a community food drive for the city of Parker. Donated to family in need! Oh how I wanted to cry because how people were SOOO generous! I just think how blessed I am to have help even when I don't ask for it so I understand how these people feel.  Not everyone may know the needs in your life it's one thing to give it to God because by His grace He will always get you through but do not do life alone it's not how it is meant to be we all need friends and to ask for help.

Yesterday I thought about even through my recent breakthrough, I need to fight for healthy relationships and know that I am loved because He first loved me!  With all the running around and all the groceries I helped with I still burned some more calories than normal haha... Thanks for understanding friends

I needed that day to just BE...

Stay Strong! Don't Give Up! Never Quit! Endure

Nancy
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Day 14: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

 Okay so today was a little odd because I work at clients houses as a care provider so I had to wait till 11pm to do my work out and then I had no wifi so I could not post.

Well yesterday I found myself a little frustrated.  Typical problems people face and frustration sometimes sets it.  I my night didn't end well but I was working a 12 hour overnight shift so not sleeping enough may had something to do with it. 

I flew through my workout! I think tomorrow I am ready for level 3!  I think also being frustrated really just helped me focus and push through but also it was good because your body produces endorphins and endorphins make you happy, well at least chemically haha! Either way I finished in time.  I felt great and accomplished!

Tomorrow is a new day and I hope I will do it with a good attitude!

Stay Strong! Don't Quit! Stay Healthy! Endure!

Nancy
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Day 13: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Honestly didn't think I could make it today! :( So crazy today I was so tired and not feeling well at all my mood was blah as far as my body goes.  Even after my devo today I was like ready to sleep all day! Working 7 hours today took it's toll.  It's not a lot but it is. Haha... I was really contemplating on giving up because it got hard today. I just finished my work out about 20 minutes ago.  I felt so great pushing through.   I made every excuse to quit and each one pretty valid but I kept going. Thank you Jesus!

Every other Thursday my church has it's ladies/men's connect group we met tonight. I was really deciding if I should go or not tonight that was the first time I ever thought about that for Flourish! But I came and shout out to Pastor Tim & Rhonda Forsthoff! They joined us tonight!! Such a lovely surprise! I can't speak for the men but I know Pastor Rhonda brought the word and it was continual confirmation in my walk with God my journey in life and the things He continues to show me! I was so joyful and like usual cried during our prayer breakout for a petition in my personal life :) Yay God!!

You know I always knew what endurance was physically. But spiritually God spoke in my heart that endurance is: "having a thankful heart when there isn't enough"  "It is learned when we are hurting."  We talked about Esau from the bible how "he let his pain redefine his inheritance." Such a powerful life lesson right?!?!?!?!  Sometimes we let our circumstances or people in our lives determine out decisions because we act out of fear, hate, pride, etc.  During these life lessons God is simply teaching us to have a thankful heart and trust that HE will NEVER fail. "Can God trust you with trouble? " As we walk out our God given destinies we don't think life could ever get so CRAZY right?... right now I'm walking it out! I can't believe where I am now but I am so thankful for my family, pastors, friends who continually encourage me! God doesn't want me to run away or find comfort in any other things other than His love and stand on His truth! I can have nothing but I still have everything because I am found in God, I AM COMPLETE IN GOD!

SO all you ladies out there so no matter where you find yourself right now, whatever situation or circumstance know that we were designed to ENDURE!  Read James 1:3-4 know that you are COMPLETE IN GOD! "DO NOT trade your inheritance in moments of discomfort!"

Today's post I was inspired and encouraged to write about a different perspective on endurance but it def goes right along in fitness training!

Keep going! Stay Strong! Don't Quit! Endure!

Nancy
xoxox

Day 12: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Okay so it was a long night last night I stayed up pretty late working on a project.  Plus sometimes I just can't sleep.  My creative mind was at work  had to draw and journal.  So luckily I got called off of work and didn't have to go in till 1pm! Yay God!  I got to sleep in!

Before work I did my work out.  I have to say that doing it earlier in the day I don't feel as tired going to bed.  It was a great work out as always, I can really feel my muscles working hard.  Also my shoulder is progressively feeling better! Believing for complete healing!  It's been so long since I've worked out that I didn't realize I cut cold turkey so my shoulder never warmed up to physical activities after healing in 9 weeks.  But working out has been like physical therapy for my shoulder now even more so that I bought my heating/cool pack! It's nice before and after the work out!

These first two levels are building me up to the final level.  Which I will do the last two weeks to make it a little challenging and adding my second routine for the day! I got my 21 day trial work out in the mail today excited to start tomorrow! Yay! Working out! Plus I need to ask about going to the indoor rec pool here in Parker.  Living where I do say I can get in for free. But I'm starting to think it's just for a community pool.  Anyway I want to start swimming vs. running.  Haha cardio but without all the sweat.  Plus I think it will be great therapy for my lungs and easy on the joints! Loving it! Thank you Jesus!

Keep Going! Stay Strong! Don't Quit!

Nancy
xoxox

Day 11: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Well I guess I like to work out better in the evening before bed :D  I just got done with my work out.  Today I did struggle although was drip sweating (gross!! :/) but that's part of wanting more to get back into shape!

My shoulder that was injured is doing a little better.  I decided to ask for some advice about some goo stretches.   I also went to the store to by a pretty good heat/cool pad that is like a clay therapy so the clay is in the pouch could be heated or frozen to heat and cool my shoulder so excited to do this every day getting it to feel better. Especially since I have injured it badly before and never had it looked at because I have horrible insurance. I might as well be paying out of pocket. :( oh well... I'm thankful for great health!!

The lady at the bank was like why don't you get your boyfriend to massage it for you I was like uh that's not an option yet ?  LOL ... she continued on well what about one of your girl friends? I didn't really think to ask? Haha well who know how to massage shoulders well?? I'm coming over!! I need it so bad my poor shoulder is adjusting to this healthy lifestyle lol. Can't wait until tomorrow oh boy it's going to be a busy day.  Work out in the morning?  I might have to go to bed early :)

Keep Going! Don't Quit! Stay Strong!

Nancy
xoxox

Day 10: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Okay so literally just finished my workout! I don't know if it is a bad thing that I waited 3 hours after dinner and right before bed to work out?  Well I did it! Still building up a sweat.  My body is starting to detox.

Found out today that I need to drink half my body weight in ounces of water. So I almost did it today I might finish my last glass before bed ( don't worry I will not have an accident ;p )

Getting positive reinforcement has helped a whole lot! Still doing my research for grocery shopping/meal planning.  I am going to start a 21 days cleanse to help me lose weight.  I am very excited to start next week! Although I hear it's hard to stick too.   I trust in God that He will give me strength and I am going to keep strong!

Sometimes people who don't know you very well like to put you down for no reason.  They explain themselves as being realistic.   I thought to myself. Well sometimes when we are put to the test.  Like Jesus fasting in the bible and satan comes to tempt Him. To turn rocks in to bread. To jump off a cliff because an angel will save him.  And each time Jesus responded with scripture. Man shall not live by bread alone... do not test God.  I just thought although through the struggle Jesus' foundation was on the word!  I am continually learning more scripture and certain ones stick with me easier.  But even though negative people or situations come to attack you or tempt you remember on what ground you stand on who your foundation is in! God! I love to know that He ultimately is my creator, my protector, my provider, my deliverer, my strength and more!

Keep Going! Don't Quit! Stay Strong!

Nancy
xoxox

Day 9: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Alright people today ended on a good note so I'm on the second week and on level two of three levels I'm going to try to do level 3 for the last two weeks! But I pushed myself my muscles were shaky!  Yesterday I struggled today I pushed myself still even through the struggle and well worth the sweat. Honestly haven't sweat like this in a while! apparently my body is releasing toxins. And have been drinking plenty of water!

Loving every minute! Each day is progress even though I don't feel like it today was a good sign of more to come!

Keep going strong! Don't Quit! Discipline!

Nancy

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Day 8: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Getting it! Day 8 people! This week went by faster than I imagined and we lose an hour of sleep! :(  Oh well! Went to work out straight after work today!

I moved up to level 2 on my work out video.  I struggled a bit with the moves working different areas of my body but the same speed.  I felt great.  I feel sore during the work out and after isn't too bad but mainly my lower body is sore everyday and my upper body is somewhat.

 I talked to my friend Jen Foss and I have signed up to be her buddy on beachbody work out site she's my coach but being accountable! Really taking this to the next level! Made some great plans to keep going strong!

I am so excited to start a second routine! I hope to get it in the mail in the next two days! SO EXCITING!  I remember reading a friends facebook status and said you can spend all day in front of the TV but not spend 30 minutes to work out? I took it to heart and I thought true!! You want results?? You have to work for it!!

SO I'm work work work work work work work work work working out!!! Yay!

Stay Strong! Don't Quit! Keep Going!

Nancy
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Day 7: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

All I have to say is today went by so fast!  I was proud got up this morning to exercise before work!

I caught a little bug of some sort! Never really felt like this before but I won't stop me from my work out! Unless I'm coughing out  a lung! Hot tea for me all weekend it is!

I got some great tips from a co-worker today and I just love all the accountability I am getting seriously a God thing! :D

I just encourage those of you who really want to make time to work out and staying fit a part of your life, really find people who will help you through it all! And do research what is healthy for your body type and where you are beginning and just keep going! Do what feels right for you but challenge yourself in every way to see better results... I should be a coach haha... :D

I am so excited on this fitness journey I'm on! Going to start a second routine soon and as well as change my diet up again make it a little more challenging :D  Taking those baby steps makes all the difference!

 One of my friends from church posted a quote by a great man MLK that talks about taking those little steps of faith you may not know what the next step will look like but if you keep moving along that faith you have will lead you to God's greatest plan in your life!

Nancy
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