So it has been 2 weeks since I have written and well in that time I've been to Reno and back to visit with my parents who I hadn't seen in 2 1/2 years. It was a short but sweet trip, long enough to love on them but not too long to get upset with each other.
On a weight note, I haven't moved on the scale. But I have picked up on my exercise, I now run a 9 min mile and then start my 45min spinning class at 5am during the week! I really love it and besides wanting lunch at 10am it really makes my day so much better. But I do really wish I could get this last 25lbs off, I know I'm building muscle and I'm healthy. But I just can't wait to get to my goal!!!
Tonight is my 2nd small group. I'm so excited it is so wonderful to be on this journey with other people!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Best Small Group Ever!
Well last night was our 1st Made to Crave meeting and it was awesome. We have 16 ladies in the group, although we were missing 3 last night it was still a wonderful group. We took time to get to know each other and to get real about the things that get in our way, sugar, sweets, unhelpful husbands, fast food, schedules, and ultimately the way we put food before God.
I'm so excited about this study and can't wait to see how God is going to bond this group of ladies together. Because one thing I have learned is that there is strength in numbers, when one is down the rest are here to pick you up.
One of the best parts of our group is that we are all at different points in life, single, married, w/ kids, w/o kids, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, been on the weight roller coaster, never dieted before. But most importantly we are women who want to run after a closer relationship with Christ!!
So all I can say is yea God!! We were made for more!
I'm so excited about this study and can't wait to see how God is going to bond this group of ladies together. Because one thing I have learned is that there is strength in numbers, when one is down the rest are here to pick you up.
One of the best parts of our group is that we are all at different points in life, single, married, w/ kids, w/o kids, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, been on the weight roller coaster, never dieted before. But most importantly we are women who want to run after a closer relationship with Christ!!
So all I can say is yea God!! We were made for more!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Small Group
My great friend Cassie (her blog) and I were chatting the other day about how we have inspired others to start to get healthy. It is a little weird, we both were the girls who once sat on the couch eating a whole gallon of ice cream not thinking anything was wrong. Now we are the girls that love the gym, enjoy cooking healthy and can't wait to get to our goals so we can go on a cruise together. Goal date!
If you have read my blog you know that this had been a huge journey for me and I have had wins and failures throughout it all along getting stronger. For sometime now I have felt like I needed to share my journey with others and I know that God has been preparing me to do so. I just wasn't sure how it would take form, I thought that when I got to my goal I would then run a meeting for weight watchers and that would be how God was going to use all of this. Although I think I may still do that, through a great book Made to Crave I have been given an avenue to start a small group here at Genesis Church. I know I am not at my goal yet, but is all seems to add value to what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. I ultimately started my journey to get closer to God and that is what my small group is all about. Because let's face it even if someone doesn't have to lose weight they still have something that they put in front of God. That little g god shows up a lot and we all need to be healthy all around. The spiritual, physical and mental.
So if you are going to come to my group or not I urge you to pray and ask God what you are putting before him, somethings you might not even realize. He will show you how to get back to the basics and get all the junk out of the way.
And if you live in the area come to Genesis Church on Sunday we are going to be talking about "What God Do You Serve?"
You can find us here too Facebook.
If you have read my blog you know that this had been a huge journey for me and I have had wins and failures throughout it all along getting stronger. For sometime now I have felt like I needed to share my journey with others and I know that God has been preparing me to do so. I just wasn't sure how it would take form, I thought that when I got to my goal I would then run a meeting for weight watchers and that would be how God was going to use all of this. Although I think I may still do that, through a great book Made to Crave I have been given an avenue to start a small group here at Genesis Church. I know I am not at my goal yet, but is all seems to add value to what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. I ultimately started my journey to get closer to God and that is what my small group is all about. Because let's face it even if someone doesn't have to lose weight they still have something that they put in front of God. That little g god shows up a lot and we all need to be healthy all around. The spiritual, physical and mental.
So if you are going to come to my group or not I urge you to pray and ask God what you are putting before him, somethings you might not even realize. He will show you how to get back to the basics and get all the junk out of the way.
And if you live in the area come to Genesis Church on Sunday we are going to be talking about "What God Do You Serve?"
You can find us here too Facebook.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Italy??
Ok so supposedly I have a blog reader from Italy. If that is you would you please e-mail me at tfisht33@hotmail.com my goal is to make a trip to Italy in 2012 and would love to chat with you about your great homeland!
Friday, February 25, 2011
I can't believe you posted those pictures!!
That is the quote this week, I was chatting with a lady from my church that reads my blog she was telling me how different I looked and what a big change I have made. Then she said, "I can't believe you posted those pictures!" She is talking about the ones a few posts back of the old me. Power of Photos
She is right, even back then I really didn't like those pictures and I would untag myself often in pictures, but now there is a sense of accomplishment that comes over me when I look at those old pics, I see how far I have come. But even looking at the new pics I see how far I need to go.
You might say T-Rock you look just fine, or aren't you happy yet? Well I do look and feel good, but just the other day I shoveled in 2 pieces of cheesecake into my month not really even tasting them and why did I do it? The answer is I still emotionally eat, instead of seeking the big G God in my moment of sadness I sought the little g god food. I still have times that I put food before things in my life and yes it is ok to have cheesecake, but it is so much better to have it and taste it!
There is still work to be done in my life it took me 31 years to get to 251lbs. and just 1 1/2 years to lose 60lbs. so far. I'm still working hard and moving down on the scale although my victories aren't always on the scale, sometimes it is the race I ran, getting out of bed at 4:45am to cycle, or stopping before I eat emotionally. Those are all still victories.
One of the greatest things that has brought me victory is setting goals and then meeting them. Last year it was to run one 5k race, and run the whole thing. And instead I ran a 4.5 mile race and ran the whole thing.
This year it is to run a 5k every month, and tomorrow is my Feb. race. Along with the races I want to improve my times and distance throughout the year.
Find your goal and don't make it unachievable, instead make it something you can reach. But make it something that will take some effort, don't make it easy, push yourself.
You will be amazed what your body can do, and your mind if you put yourself to it!
Here is an old and recent profile pic.
She is right, even back then I really didn't like those pictures and I would untag myself often in pictures, but now there is a sense of accomplishment that comes over me when I look at those old pics, I see how far I have come. But even looking at the new pics I see how far I need to go.
You might say T-Rock you look just fine, or aren't you happy yet? Well I do look and feel good, but just the other day I shoveled in 2 pieces of cheesecake into my month not really even tasting them and why did I do it? The answer is I still emotionally eat, instead of seeking the big G God in my moment of sadness I sought the little g god food. I still have times that I put food before things in my life and yes it is ok to have cheesecake, but it is so much better to have it and taste it!
There is still work to be done in my life it took me 31 years to get to 251lbs. and just 1 1/2 years to lose 60lbs. so far. I'm still working hard and moving down on the scale although my victories aren't always on the scale, sometimes it is the race I ran, getting out of bed at 4:45am to cycle, or stopping before I eat emotionally. Those are all still victories.
One of the greatest things that has brought me victory is setting goals and then meeting them. Last year it was to run one 5k race, and run the whole thing. And instead I ran a 4.5 mile race and ran the whole thing.
This year it is to run a 5k every month, and tomorrow is my Feb. race. Along with the races I want to improve my times and distance throughout the year.
Find your goal and don't make it unachievable, instead make it something you can reach. But make it something that will take some effort, don't make it easy, push yourself.
You will be amazed what your body can do, and your mind if you put yourself to it!
Here is an old and recent profile pic.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The Spiritual Cont.
God has over and over again put the spiritual in front of me this week. As I'm getting closer to my goal weight it seems like it is harder and harder to see big number losses. But my body looks more and more in shape and I am getting better muscle tone. As much as I want this last 25lbs to just fall off I know that I need to get my body in shape to do it. So that is where the spiritual comes in.
My worth is not a number on the scale, my worth is in my relationship with Christ. If I can line up my relationship with Him and do what He asks me to do, then I will follow Him in all I do. The number is just a number, it doesn't make me anything. But God makes me everything that I am!
So seriously seek Him and He will guide you to physical health........so pray, He will answer!
My worth is not a number on the scale, my worth is in my relationship with Christ. If I can line up my relationship with Him and do what He asks me to do, then I will follow Him in all I do. The number is just a number, it doesn't make me anything. But God makes me everything that I am!
So seriously seek Him and He will guide you to physical health........so pray, He will answer!
Monday, February 14, 2011
The Spiritual.
Weight loss is a life journey. One where my mind may always play the role of the "fat girl" and it has many different levels. Physical, Mental and Spiritual.
It is very easy to just focus on the physical side of weight loss but to be healthy and look at all aspects of it you need to look at the mental "fat girl" mentality and the spiritual part. Many people ignore the mental and spiritual side which ultimately leads them to a crash and burn. But to be honest the Spiritual + a pair of too small red PJ pants started me on my journey. But today we will just focus on the spiritual part.
Did you know that gluttony is a sin?
Gluttony:: 1.excess in eating or drinking; 2.greedy or excessive indulgence (Webster)
Throughout the bible you will find verses about over eating and being drunk, 2 things that physically harm your body.
Why are you here on earth?
If you are a Christian you may find this answer very obvious, but you don't really cling to it.
It is to love and serve God with all our heart. But I ask you this, how can you do anything if your house is not in order. Now I'm not saying you need to be perfect, but you do need to being running after the Savior. Yes I said running. A life of laziness does not produce a life of abundant faith. But a life of apathy.
For most of my life I lived a life of bondage to complacency and apathy. Even after starting a personal walk with Christ (14 years ago on 2/15) I always came back to a place of just doing the motions. Because I didn't have everything in check. I didn't realize that every part of my body needed to be going to the same place.
Did you know that your body is a temple?
1Cor6:19-20 (The message) "Or didn't you realize that your body is a sacred place, the place of the Holy Spirit? Don't you see that you can't live however you please, squandering what God paid such a high price for? The physical part of you is not some piece of property belonging to the spiritual part of you. God owns the whole works. So let people see God in and through your body."
Our body is a temple, a gift from God!! And we are to spend our time on this earth to fully live for Christ.
So here is the end, can you honestly tell me that being overweight, indulging in sin and not keeping your temple in order has lead you to a close walk with God? I think some could argue this point, but I ask you to deeply seek out the right answer. Live your life right, look to God for your strength and He will give you abundant blessings. He wants to see you succeed. He wants you to live your life on earth to it's fullest potential. So I beg you to get your house in order! Please don't let distractions get in the way with your relationship with Christ and do everything you humanly can to please him!
It is very easy to just focus on the physical side of weight loss but to be healthy and look at all aspects of it you need to look at the mental "fat girl" mentality and the spiritual part. Many people ignore the mental and spiritual side which ultimately leads them to a crash and burn. But to be honest the Spiritual + a pair of too small red PJ pants started me on my journey. But today we will just focus on the spiritual part.
Did you know that gluttony is a sin?
Gluttony:: 1.excess in eating or drinking; 2.greedy or excessive indulgence (Webster)
Throughout the bible you will find verses about over eating and being drunk, 2 things that physically harm your body.
Why are you here on earth?
If you are a Christian you may find this answer very obvious, but you don't really cling to it.
It is to love and serve God with all our heart. But I ask you this, how can you do anything if your house is not in order. Now I'm not saying you need to be perfect, but you do need to being running after the Savior. Yes I said running. A life of laziness does not produce a life of abundant faith. But a life of apathy.
For most of my life I lived a life of bondage to complacency and apathy. Even after starting a personal walk with Christ (14 years ago on 2/15) I always came back to a place of just doing the motions. Because I didn't have everything in check. I didn't realize that every part of my body needed to be going to the same place.
Did you know that your body is a temple?
1Cor6:19-20 (The message) "Or didn't you realize that your body is a sacred place, the place of the Holy Spirit? Don't you see that you can't live however you please, squandering what God paid such a high price for? The physical part of you is not some piece of property belonging to the spiritual part of you. God owns the whole works. So let people see God in and through your body."
Our body is a temple, a gift from God!! And we are to spend our time on this earth to fully live for Christ.
So here is the end, can you honestly tell me that being overweight, indulging in sin and not keeping your temple in order has lead you to a close walk with God? I think some could argue this point, but I ask you to deeply seek out the right answer. Live your life right, look to God for your strength and He will give you abundant blessings. He wants to see you succeed. He wants you to live your life on earth to it's fullest potential. So I beg you to get your house in order! Please don't let distractions get in the way with your relationship with Christ and do everything you humanly can to please him!
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