If the devil can't make you sin, he will make you busy!

If the Devil can't make you sin, he will make you busy.

When we get caught up in the business of life it is easy to get your priorities all disorganized.

 It's way too easy to say yes to too many commitments and people. Sometimes the best answer is No. I'm learning that as of right now that it's better to say no to something than to say yes and try to jam it into your busy life. It's not about the quantity of things you do but the quality of time you spend with people and do in your work. Quality always is better then quantity. 

Stewardship of Yes:

Whatever we say yes to determines the course of our lives. Somethings are good, but we need to say No sometimes to those good things so we can say Yes to the IMPORTANT things. 

When something is good but is out of priority in your life it then becomes bad. 

Ecclesiastics 5:3-5 "Too much activity gives you restless dreams; too many words makes you a fool. When you make a promise to God, don't delay in keeping it, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. It is better to say nothing then to make a promise and not keep it." 

This all was what was taught on sunday morning at FWC by Pastor Ray Dubois

You can serve yummy food at your parties for almost 0 calories!

You can serve yummy food at your parties for almost 0 calories! (none of these are my original photos or recipes!)

This is what I did today for spa day with my mom and sisters at my house!

****NOT MY RECIPES****
Strawberry Kiwi Jello Hearts via The Cafe Wellness 2 cups strawberries, pureed/de-stemmed (about 1 16 oz. carton**) 1 cup kiwi, pureed (about 4 kiwis, peeled) ¼ cup coconut water, pulp-free Juice from 1 lime 3 ½ Tbsp. gelatin* thecafewellness.c... ** 16oz = 1lb = 454g

It was a little tart so maybe add some splenda and less kiwi! 

POPSICLES! 

Frozen Mango, Kiwi, Raspberry Pops
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 pop • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 91.5 • Fat: 0.5 g • Protein: 1.0 g • Carb: 22 g • Fiber: 4 g • Sugar: 11
Sodium: 1.8 mg

Ingredients:

• 9 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 5 oz kiwi, peeled
• 6 oz mango, peeled
• 6 oz fresh raspberries

Make a simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a small pot and bring to a boil;boil for about 4-5 minutes on medium heat. Set aside.


Puree fruit separately in the blender (I used my magic bullet). Set aside in 3 small bowls.

Divide the simple syrup between the fruit purees and mix in.

Equally fill four small 5 oz cups with the kiwi puree and place in the freezer; freezeone hour.

Add mango puree and freeze 20 minutes. Insert sticks and freeze at least 2 hours.Add raspberry puree and freeze overnight.

APPLE CHIPS!

AppleWe don’t need to tell you apples are healthy. (What’s that old saying again? Something about a doctor?) Make them extra autumnal by sprinkling the slices with pumpkin pie spice, or your own mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. We like Bare Fruit’s bake-dried chips. They’re organic with no added sugar, preservatives, or additives, and a single serving has fewer than 30 calories.

DIY: Preheat oven to 200, bake for one hour, flip, and cook for another hour.

KALE CHIPS!

DIY: Preheat oven to 200. Rinse and dry 1 large bunch of kale, then remove the stems and tough center ribs. Rip the kale into large pieces, toss with a little olive oil, then sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Bake until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes, checking frequently. (They can burn easily!) OR preheat your oven to 375 for like 2-3 minutes!

(I sprayed the pan with smart balance pam and then put the kale on after washing mixed salt pepper and garlic powder in a bowl and sprinkled it on top then put it in the oven! Turned out awesome! Everyone was loving it!) I don't like olive oil personally. 

DAY 21 of my 21 Day Journey!

Day #21

Work out:

Walked briskly 2.30 miles and burned 251 calories in 45 minutes. 

30 Inner thigh leg machine (with 30 lbs weights) 10 with 45 lbs weights. 

40 Outer thigh leg machine (75 lbs weights)

30 crunches

20 leg lunges

20 arm weights

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

 - Matthew 6:33

Quote of the Day:

"Make God's will the focus of your life day by day. If you seek to please Him and Him alone, you'll find yourself satisfied with life." - Kay Arthur 

Goal of the Day:

To not let the hustle and bustle of the day or the week stop me from achieving my health and spiritual needs and goals.

Suggested Reading:

Exodus 15:2

Deuteronomy 6:12, 6:5

Psalm 92:1-2, 16:11

Philippians 4:4

2 Samuel 6:5

Esther 9:22

Nehemiah 12:27

Luke 4:6-8

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.

Day # 20 of my 21 day Journey

Day #20

Work out:

Walked 2.20 miles and burned 233 calories in 30 minutes. 

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture."

 - Psalm 100:2-3

Quote of the Day:

"It is impossible to worship God and remain unchanged." - Henry Blackaby

Goal of the Day:

To stay strong in God's word and will. To rejoice when I'm burdened and weary and to always be hopeful and joyful. 

Suggested Reading:

Psalm 92:1, 100:2-3, 122:1

Colossians 3:15, 2:6-7

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Philippians 2:10-11

John 4:23-24

Acts 2:46-47

Matthew 4:10

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.

Day # 19 of my 21 day Journey

Day #19

Work out:

No Workout. Been working like crazy.

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

 - Isaiah 40:31

Quote of the Day:

"Troubles we bear trustfully can bring us a fresh vision of God and new outlook on life, an outlook of peace and hope." - Billy Graham 

Goal of the Day:

To start tomorrow on my day off another exercise plan. 

Suggested Reading:

Romans 12:11, 1:16

Psalm 68:34-35, 77:14

Matthew 19:26, 24:35, 4:4

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Hebrews 4:12

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.

Day # 18 of my 21 day Journey

Day #18

Work out:
No Workout. Day of rest! Been working like crazy.

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"The one who understands a matter finds success, and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy."
 - Proverbs 16:20

Quote of the Day:

"A Christian is never in a state of completion but always in the process of becoming." - Martin Luther

Goal of the Day:

To not allow the busy week to get me emotionally, spiritually, or physically weak. 

Suggested Reading:

Proverbs 16:20, 29:25,

Psalm 125:1, 25:1-2, 66:10-12

2 Peter 3:18

Hebrews 6:1

Colossians 1:9, 2:2

Galatians 5:22-23

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.

Day # 17 of my 21 day Journey

Day #17

Work out:
No Workout. Day of rest! Sunday!

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"Therefore don't worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
 - Matthew 6:34

Quote of the Day:

"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength." - Corrie ten Boom

Goal of the Day:

Not to stress or worry about what the future holds. It's tough to let go and trust completely in God, but i know its the only way to truly have peace. 

Suggested Reading:

Philippians 4:6-8, 

Proverbs 4:23, 16:3,

Psalm 19:14,23:4

Isaiah 43:2-3

1 Corinthians 14:20

Colossians 3:2

Matthew 6:25

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.

Day # 16 of my 21 day Journey

Day #16

Work out:
Walked 1.55 miles, in 30 minutes, burned 120 calories.

20 Inner thigh leg machine (30lbs) &  10 at 45lbs. Outer thigh leg machine 30 at 75lbs.

20 arm weights (30 lbs)

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
 - Lamentations 3:22-23

Quote of the Day:

"Some of us would do more for the Lord if we did less." - Vance Havner

Goal of the Day:

To do more for the Lord and less for man.

Suggested Reading:

Psalm 89:1-2, 100:5, 146:5-6

Philippians 4:8

Proverbs 16:16, 24:5, 20:5

Romans 12:2

Matthew 11:28-30

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.

Day # 15 of my 21 day Journey

Day #15

Work out:
Walked 1.2 miles, in 23 minutes, burned 94 calories.

25 crunches

15 push ups (woman style)

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"Watch out! Don't let me find you living in careless ease and drunkenness, filled with worries of this life. Don't let that day catch you unaware."
 - Luke 21:34

Quote of the Day:

"A man may not be responsible for his last drink, but he certainly was for the first." - Billy Graham 

Goal of the Day:

To get back to working out even when I'm exhausted, and to to some kind of physical workout to burn calories every day!

Suggested Reading:

Romans 13:13

Proverbs 23:20-21

Ephesians 5:18, 2:4-5, 2:8-9, 1:7-8

1 John 4:14

2 Corinthians 12:9

Exodus 20:3

1 Peter 5:8

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.

Day # 14 of my 21 day Journey

Day #14

Work out:
None, just been worn out with work.

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose. They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the Promise Land."
 - Psalm 25:12-13

Quote of the Day:

"God's all-sufficiency is a major. Your inability is a minor. Major in majors, not in minors. " - Corrie ten Boom

Goal of the Day:

To work out again!

Suggested Reading:

Romans 8:28

Psalm 37:23-24

Philippians 2:13

Psalm 32:8, 18:28

1 Corinthians 4:20

1 Thessalonians 2:12

2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Galatians 6:9

Matthew 5:6

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.

Day # 13 of my 21 day Journey

Day # 13


Work out Day #13
No workout. Rested. Been working hard these past few days my body needs rest!

Encouraging Scripture of the Day:

"So then each of us shall give account of himself to God."
 - Romans 14:12

Quote of the Day:

"Action  springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility " - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Goal of the Day:

To take responsibility for my actions, thoughts, and habits. To step up and make a change and difference in my physical and spiritual health!

Suggested Reading:
Proverbs 20:11

Galatians 6:4-5

Psalms 16:11, 97:11-12, 90:12

Habakkuk 2:4

1 John 2:17

1 Peter 3:12

2 Timothy 2:22

Hosea 10:12

A 21 Day Journey to a new you, FOOD, FITNESS, and FAITH, For Women.