Day 28: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Today I m proud of myself working on the advanced moves in my workout to feel my muscles work in full capacity.  It was a pain! LOL I was really motivated to push myself today.  

I really love this acronym of HOPE. "Hold on, pain ends."  What I have learned in my walk with God is that, hope like faith is believing that at the end of the road there is breakthrough, the silver lining, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, even though you can't see it in the midst of the pain.  I am sure we have all had moments big and small that have rocked our world thinking where is God in all this mess? Right?

If I told you that God works together all things good for those who seek Him.  I mean I don't exactly know the verse at this moment... I'd have to look it up haha :D I think in Romans 8. But that is the way I paraphrase it in my head ever since I heard it.  No matter what is going on, where you find yourself struggling  financially, in relationships, school, sickness, emotionally, or whatever seems to have you in a rut.  God will use this to shape your character and help you to rely on Him.  

One thing at my small group that I learned was spoken during discussion is that we have a choice to dwell in the fear, or the bad things that the devil puts in our heads and let it "marinate" if you would.  Joyce Meyers book "Battle of the Mind field" is  just that where it all begins in our thoughts but we have choice to stop it there.  But like the other day where for a moment I freaked out about finances.  I hated that feeling and I seriously immediately said NO God has it under control! Because He does! I have hope through this situation :D

I have learned to have a God faith and hope.  Why? I always think that since before the day I was in my mothers womb even before the bible says God had a plan for me and is always showing me the next step.  I don't think I've ever had it easy growing up.  But I am sooo thankful because I would never be grateful for where God has me at this moment.  I would never had learned to appreciate the littlest or simplest things in life. I love it! 

I can't count on my fingers how many times I've had to hold onto God because He gave me a hope to the whatever situation was.  It may not always be the greatest feeling it has made me sick before to my stomach, but NEVER has God failed me!

Like working out. Once you get to the point where it is hurting, you just need to push through for those few reps left and the pain is gone.  Then it means we need to move to the next level so that we can continue to feel our body change for the best. We build stamina, endurance and burn all that excess fat off! 

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

Nancy
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Day 25: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Okay finally caught up on posting! I could have posted my one yesterday I had plenty of time I just got caught up with other work.  So you always hear that saying. "Nothing good ever came that easy" well at least that's how I always heard it in my head. Haha...

So I love this saying straight to the point! "Work Hard, Dream Big" or vice versa.  You can't really have one without the other. Right?  I find myself with these small projects but in a bigger spectrum they actually matter.  Why? Because the bible says that if you are faithful in the little things then we are capable of being handed more in Gods kingdom.  Being lazy can be real easy!  Sometimes I find myself frustrated if I sleep in because I didn't get to all my "to do's."  The more I realize that God is putting on my plate I have to pray for wisdom and strength.  I have to work still and do all my daily tasks.  I always find myself wishing I had more time in the day to do certain things.  My goal is waking up early and actually staying up not falling back to sleep haha...  The harder I work, I find that God gives me desires that I never had before or expanding the dreams I have let die or whither.  God gives me new life every day! I am so thankful!  I want my efforts to honor God and honestly just the feeling of accomplishment is so good, it may be a big check off my list or something small but working hard pays off!  It makes it that much closer to the best God has in our lives!

Just like working out, laziness is not an options.  It's our action that makes us in better shape not our intention of wanting to work out that will never get us anywhere! I remember my old pastor saying that he could want to work out and even tell someone hey you should go run and expect to see results?? Yeah right! You will still have that beer belly hanging! LOL.  You physically have to move your butt and go run, swim, walk, jog, plays sports, or go to the gym at least 30 minutes a day. Start small don't kill yourself you will eventually build endurance to keep going!  I know I have and it will pay off! Summer swim suit is calling my name! :D

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

Nancy

xoxox

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

xoxox

Day 22: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

 

 

So here I am caught up on writing! It's easy to fall behind even if it's only one day but two days I was starting to think I wasn't going to be able to post! I have other commitments as well that require my time during the week.

 

One of my favorite authors C.S. Lewis. Well said "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind." God has been taking me on a journey through life leaving so many things behind and moving forward can be hard but the sacrifice is well worth it especially if it is to honor God and His kingdom! Every day I am so blessed that Gods grace covers me no matter where I go! The journey along the way is hard but the reward is far greater whether here on earth or our crowns in heaven.

 

How does this relate to fitness! Well first I didn't feel sore the last couple of days and wondered am I pushing myself enough??  I was off balance the last couple of days but my muscles were still burning during the workout.  I was actually so happy today! I noticed that my back was sore and not like my bad back but my muscles! I don't think I have every felt that! Let me tell you doing planks and plank push ups and moving push up and mountain climbers will work your back muscles and shoulders to the core!  So I am so glad that I am feeling sore now I was getting worried these last couple of days were crazy and I am so tired before bed but I still push myself to work out!  So I'm leaving my old way behind and looking to get fit that is a far better reward! I'm willing to fight for it! Are you?

 

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

 

Nancy

xoxox

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

xoxox

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

xoxox

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
xoxox

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 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