well I guess it's not *nothing* but for some reason if I belittle it the drama goes away, right?
Whatever. This rambling is my attempt to avoid this subject. Maybe they will get bored from all this allusive writing and click to another blog. Maybe I can just write about distraction in itself and then we can discuss the un-needed importance we put on such things.
ok. ok. ok.
belittling. check
avoidance. check
distraction. check
denial. check
dumb-ness. check
CRAP.
deep breath & type.
break through that wall you have worked so diligently to keep up.
Look straight at the reality that you've been denying for 10+ years.
(you can do it. you can do it. you can do it...)
Yesterday was the begining.
The begining of CHANGE.
After years and years and years of being miserable in my own skin. I have decided to choose CHANGE. With lots of prayer, support, & discussions with my hubby & close friends...
My desires, planning & efforts are finally lining up, not because of chance or that other times weren't right, but because I'm choosing to make this happen.
This in no way is a self empowerment, controlling, or 'yay me' life change. It's truly about taking responsibility of my health, body, & routine in life.
Please know that My relationship with God is always & forever my #1 priority in life!!!!!!! *I can't emphasize that enough*
He is my STRENGTH, He is my PEACE, He is my SAVIOR, and for that I will live my whole life constantly attempting to surrender my whole self, heart & soul to His will & plan. (Can I get an AMEN!)
Today I'm owning up to what I have done or not done to stay healthy, make wise choices & treat this body, that God has designed for me, with respect.
I did just start yesterday, Monday February 18, 2013.
So my plan is to do monthly updates starting March 1st. I'll hopefully have mustered enough courage to list more details by then, including my rough days & successful victories.
Being that this is my family's blog, I don't want to drown everyone in pain. hahaha!
Besides my awkward & hesitant public announcement of the start of my healthy life change, I just have a fun recipe that I tried this morning & loved it!
Peanut Butter-Spinach Smoothie
4 cups fresh baby spinach (loosely packed)
1/2 cup (4 0z.) non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 banana, frozen (if not frozen, serve smoothie over ice)
3/4 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
blend on high until smooth. The more powerful the blender, the less milk you will need. Start with 3/4 of a cup & and add the rest if you need more.
This drink is 330 calories & full of amazing vitamins & protien. I'm excited to use this as a quick dinner on our crazy baseball practice nights so I can avoid the drive-thru!
(only ingredient missing in the picture is the banana.)
SO YUMMY!!!
It tastes like a peanut butter smoothie or shake...not over powering at all.
The green color is a fun trick on your taste buds. If you drink it with your eyes closed you would NEVER know there was spinach in it!! I'm excited to discover & try new recipes.
I am so filled with hope & excitement for what is to come. Yesterday's workout was ROUGH to say the least. My 40 minute fight with our treadmill was pretty sad, but it's one day done... and that's a victory to me!!
Thanks ahead of time for reading my crazy post updates & for the support along the way... like I said earlier....
HERE GOES EVERYTHING.
