Trying Something New..

This morning I am on my way to try something new...

Good Morning Sunshine!

Good Morning Sunshine! Rise and shine, we have been gifted another beautiful day, don't waste another minute! Have a wonderful and blessed weekend.

Good Morning Universe!

What a beautiful gift to see the sunrise and witness all of the beauty that surrounds us! 

Every day is is gift! 

Good health is Priceless!

So excited!! Here is documented proof that hard work and sacrifice does pay off! I got my body composition analyzed today and I am so excited by the results. Not only have I lost 60lbs – that’s 7 pant/dress sizes! Yes, 7 sizes, my body fat has decreased by 16 points, my BMI is down by 12 points all this and .. I only started working out in MAY! Oh, and even more important, I am no longer pre-hypertensive or pre-diabetic!! My migraine headaches have decreased and my "episodes" have become less sever and less frequent. I am having far more good days than bad these days! I really feel like I am gaining control over this condition that once had all the control over me. YES, good health is priceless! #takingcareofme

Progressing!

(C.I.P. Christine in Progress) - Progressing! SO.. I guess this is a good time to announce I have lost... 60lbs! I'm kind of a little bit speechless. Some days it’s very, very hard but it is truly worth all effort. I actually didn't start this journey intending to "get skinny" I started my journey with the intention to get healthy and take better care of myself. The weight loss was just another bonus. The most important gift I am receiving out of this journey - Good health... that's priceless!

Never would have made it! (Morning Inspiration)

I woke up this morning!! 

I woke up this morning humming this song!!(Never Would have Made it, Marvin Sapp) God is good! Sight, life, limbs in working order, clarity, focus, health! Life! Life! Life! I never would have made it all this time ... without you! I would have lost my mind a long time ago! Jesus! I'm having a moment here!!

Focus+Determination = Success.

Focus+Determination = Success. C.I.P. (Christine In Progress)

We all scream for icecream!

Homemade ice cream made with bananas, assorted fresh berries and peaches. Ahhh mazing!!

 Made this healthy dessert using bananas, almond and coconut milk, frozen assorted berries and peaches. organic agave nectar and ice. I used the smoothie option on my blender till it became the perfect consistency then we froze it for a few hours. It was pure perfection!

Healthy Feels Good...

I killed it! 30 mins 15 elevation 3.0 speed stayed in my target heart rate zone. Thought I was gonna die LOL but I did it! Then I did my weight training and finished it all off with a delish green smoothie. Healthy feels so dam good!!

Become the Blessing...

The greatest gift of all is to become the blessing… (Ann Voskamp, Author, One Thousand Gifts) 

You have no clue who is watching you or who you are inspiring every day. I have been approached on numerous occasions by people who say they have been "watching" me and notice my transformation, they see the change in me and they are inspired to do the same. They are eating better, exercising, giving up

caffeine; they are even giving juicing a try… all sorts of wonderful healthy lifestyle changes are taking place all around me! Without even knowing it, I have been blessing others with my actions. Who knew that my challenges and my triumphs could be someone else’s inspiration and motivation?! I always say everything happens for a reason! And once again that saying rings true! Since last year I have faced down some hard core health challenges, but I have been determined to not give up or give in! My dad always said I had spunk! :) I have been determined to come through stronger and better than ever, I have been determined to be triumphant and I have believed that God would never leave me or forsake me during this or any other challenge in my life. I put the power of prayer, focus and determination into every minute every hour and every day. When I wake I start my day with this prayer/declaration… Thank you God for giving me another day of LIFE, sight and breath! I declare that I will be triumphant over my health challenges. I declare that today will be better than yesterday. I declare that I will never give up on me! I am so thankful for the realization that I am not only improving my own life and health but there is a domino effect going on around me as a direct result of my actions. I thank God for using me as a vessel to help inspire others to improve on their own health and wellness. I am so blessed to be surrounded by positive and supportive people all willing to help me or cheer me on as I continue on my journey, having that support helps me keep going on the days when I feel like I might not be able to. Feeling overwhelmed with joy and so thankful!