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

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Day 23: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

I kind of didn't realize how much I actually really like to write on blog! I've been thinking well can I actually keep it up after the blogrimage is over? Maybe not everyday? Maybe? IDK I'm still praying about it haha.

As I was doing my work out all I could think about even through the torture of it all how worth it, it will all be in the end! AND even though it may not be the most fun thing while I am doing. I can say that I do love it like a love/hate relationship. Because although it's tough, draining, and work.  The thought of being where I want to be physically, and live a healthy lifestyle it has its perks.

I thought well how awesome is it that God has completely changed my life in way that even though the trials, circumstances, chaotic messes, drama, financial stresses and tribulation, I am completely in awe of who He is and how through it all He uses it all to work out for my good! God's grace is over my life and I am so THANKFUL that He protects me and guides me in to His perfect will whether I listen right away or it takes me second time around. I know that He will always be with me!

So I smile because no matter how tough life can be I know it will only build my character while testing my faith and gives me the endurance to shape who God has made me!

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

Nancy

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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

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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 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 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 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
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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
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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
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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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Day 6: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Okay told you I would get to post Day 6 on time! Came straight from work... well right after I mailed my baby brother's 21st bday gift I came home to work out!

Icy hot is my new best friend right now! Makes my muscles feel like new again!  Is it possible to sprain the top of your foot? Like the bony part above your arch? The top bone of your foot?!?!  Because this morning while at target I was limping :( If I don't pay attention to it I don't worry about it.  But it does bother me most of the day... today would be the 3rd day I think that I've had this problem? Probably had this pain longer but I have a high tolerance for pain I grew up with two brothers who play rough.  I did put some icy hot on it though! LOL icy hot works for most anything sore LOL

I feel like today I breezed through the work out!  I found out a new breathing technique for myself! I was always so curious about women giving birth and them having to inhale-inhale-exhale-exhale (like hee-hee-oohh-oohh) like in the movies through their mouth only.  Well while doing the cardio part I did that but inhaled through my nose and exhaled through my mouth trying to maintain that pattern it's like my lungs would get a second wind!! If I tried to take one normal big breathe my lungs felt too tight so I felt like lungs would collapse.  But it works! Maybe I am just working my lungs as well and breathing is definitely improving!!

And just a joke for you who actually read this LOL so while doing my bicycle crunches my back was moist enough that when I would do the crunch my back would make loud fart noises!!! SO I LOL and laughter also helps with abs so there! Double work out at the last minute!!

Going strong! Stay healthy! Don't give up!

Nancy

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Day 5: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

 
So sorry I forgot to post this yesterday! I had a busy day at work and planning mid week what I am doing!  It felt so good to work out today day 5 so Jillian Michaels says haha... I'm supposed to notice a change in endurance.  I know I have good endurance and will push myself to the limit!
 
I did notice a change in my breathing! The other day my allergies got the best of me and I couldn't breathe as well but still pushed through it all!  Today felt great! I am so thankful now even more accountability is happening and I am all in!
 
So last series at thrivechurch.com we had a series called "All In"  I can't tell you how good God is! There are so many words! Grace, love, joy, peace, understanding, wisdom!  All these things I am given because of my obedience to Him going all in.  Staying in His presence fighting to connect with God is hard because we find ourselves so busy! But when you really seek God out and be real the reward is so much greater than I could ever imagine!  How I relate this to my physical needs is the benefits of staying healthy and feeling good about yourself! I think working out helps me feel happy a lot more now! Seriously your body creates chemicals that are sent to your brain and makes you happy but on top of it knowing a joy that cannot be stolen! I am so thankful to God...so
 
I think if I am going to start being healthy and fit I want to lose 20lbs most of you I have said this too are like what? That's too much weight you don't even look that big. But I am a girl and I have more curves than most, not a bad thing ;) haha... But for me I know where I used to be and what healthy looks like to me!  By no means am I going crazy I still eat plenty of good food and have my cheat snack (aka OREOS!!) But that is my target goal if it's less and I look good than I'll just keep working out to stay fit but if I reach it I will praise Jesus because I am working my butt off to see results :D I know the reward of going all in and I want to do this spiritually and physically!  It's so funny because one of my friends has the same target goal so I feel great to be accountable  the right way!
 
Yay Fitness! Going strong! Be healthy! Never Quit!
 

Nancy

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Day 4: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Giving it all I have! Here we are day 4! Conquered it! I had no energy what so ever to do this I was so tired about to fall asleep! But then, I thought about what I have been learning and posting lately.  At thrivechurch.com we have been talking about our best offering. And asking the question does it matter?  All month God has been teaching me about giving our best to Him and like I've mentioned before my body is the temple I want to honor God with everything I am and have to offer.

So I think about does it matter that I work out? Probably not to the public but my heart says yes! I want to be healthy and stay healthy all my life God willing!  I pulled through today and I am excited for tomorrow!  Hopefully adding a second routine will get me back on track to fitness.  I want to make it a life style and not something I just do to do but because it's for me :D  Thank you Jesus for my endurance! Haha keep going strong! Never quit!

Nancy

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Day 3: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

Okay first thing this morning when I got up I was tired from a long weekend at work and church.  I worked a 11 hour overnight shift and went straight to church for setup team :)  I felt so tired after church and had to do my work out last night because I was trying to recover from lack of sleep all weekend but I had a great time with friends as well so regardless of the time spent up it was well worth it.

This morning regardless being so tired and I just did my work out before bed last night, I still did my work out, I'm feeling sore in different places I have never been before! A good sign right? I hope so! 

I have never really been accountable for much in my life.  But last year I started to be accountable about life decisions with such a great friend Jen Forsthoff.  Moving to Colorado from Michigan I left some really great life long friends behind. I still call and text though!! But I realized that I still needed accountability and now after a long 6 months of struggling trying to do life on my own without girl friends support I caved in and God totally wrecked me inside and out and it's the best thing in the world to have friends who will support you in life and things you love to do and keep you accountable!  Sure crazy schedules get in the way but you make it work regardless of all the stuff because what are we really living life for?  To love others and to reach out to others and in everything we do to honor God so eventually when I get back into climbing doing life with new people I will have the opportunity to share my story with people and how much God loves me and them!

So keep going! Stay strong, be healthy! Stay accountable!

xoxox

Nancy Garcia

Day 2: 31 Days of Pure Fitness

WAhhh day 2! Whoa okay to my surprise I could tell a difference in my breathing! Me and my green hand weights and green yoga mat.  I love the color Green! :D Fav! So pumped I feel great!  So I worked a 12 hour shift last night and had to be straight at church in the morning! I'm going back to back work out. Because I have one busy evening tomorrow night I will come home to crash!  Let out a good sweat!  And shout out to Jen Foss if we get this workout in the mail at the same time we will synchronize our workouts!! That just motivates me some more!!!  Really making fitness a priority this year and if feels great!  Not just another New Years resolution to follow but to feel good and healthy about myself doing it the right way!  I occasionally have a few Oreos here and there for my cheat snack usually it has been carrots, apples or strawberries yum :D

SO my friend Cassandra Green posted a really great Christian rap video the other day called "One Hundred"  I want to share it with you because in the middle of my work out I thought how relevant it was to me personally even if you think it's a silly comparison jus enjoy the song and beautiful words spoken.  Basically saying that God will always give 100% and even more so because He is EVERYTHING and a quote the world can give me 99 problems but still having that 1 moment where God always comes through is better than throwing my life away to some meaningless sin that could hold me back.  In my devos earlier this week.  Just reading about the body of Christ and how each of unique as God made us alike in the callings He has all different just like us!  I want to honor God with my body and having my breakthrough healing of Asthma was huge and to continue to believe that God has healed me I overcame fear and laziness to prove the devil wrong that God has healed me and therefore I want to give my 100% to taking care of my body!