tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17828315146587158452024-03-12T22:15:16.863-04:00Mindy's fitness JourneySingle mom and realtor trying to get it right...Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-80502651102415415752019-12-22T15:55:00.004-05:002019-12-22T16:31:02.477-05:00For Such a Time as This! Renew! #weightloss<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Last December, God put the word Surrender on my heart. I thought He wanted me to surrender my finances, my parenting, almost everything. I didn't realize He wanted me to surrender my control and put it in His hands.</span><br />
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In October, I was doing a study on Esther using Beth Moore's book with an awesome group of ladies.<br />
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Something hit me... BIG!<br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">"And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this" Esther 4:14</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">If Esther didn't act immediately, her people would die. She could have just buried her head in the sand and ignored what was happening to her people. She was doing alright. She was the queen. It wasn't a great life. She hadn't even seen her king in 30 days. Should she put her life on the line now? Her uncle, Mordecai, knew she had to. And when he says, "<b>Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this</b>" it spurs her to move forward. She knows she may die. She even says in Esther 4:16, "If I perish, I perish." Wow! Imagine having all that pressure to do something that you know is right but it could kill you, or knowing that your people WILL die if you don't. </span></div>
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I realized that I make much easier decisions daily but still struggle with those decisions. It seems that my stronghold this year and in the past few years has been my decision making. Especially what decisions I am making concerning my health. I will in no way compare this to the heroic decisions that Esther made, but I can learn something from what she did. </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">I have gotten way too comfortable in my life. I feel like everything personal has been put on the back burner for me for a while now. I focus on work and being a mom and I even manage to fit in time with Jesus. But what about me? Oh, I do things for myself, but they aren't always healthy. Recently I read Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst, and I was convicted about how I crave food and treating myself to that food more than I crave God! Ouch! This is not something I am proud of.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">A couple of months ago, at The <span class="il">Soul</span> <span class="il">Sisters</span> retreat in Tennessee. One of the presenters talked about strongholds and how they cancel out our abilities to bear fruit. Wow... I know that I have an eating problem and it is affecting me on the inside, but I hadn't thought about how it was affecting my relationship with God and my ability to bear fruit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">That was it, I just knew that I would lose a million pounds and give all the glory to God. (I even saw my skinny self declaring it while I sat on the back of the convertible with my sash and crown waving to all that came to my "She's finally skinny parade" to celebrate this feat... Just kidding... kinda) </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">I got back home and ran into the same thought process I always have, "I will do it... SOON." I know I am not the only one who says this... soon... I will start monday, or on the first or in the new year....</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">About a week later, I was woken up to a thought in the middle of the night. "Who knows! Could your word for the year, Surrender have been given to you for such a time as this!" It felt like it had been said specifically to me. I didn't hear a thunderous boom or a deep Morgan Freeman-like voice. I just thought it. And I, FINALLY, realized that NOW was the time. I don't have to be perfect but now, at this very moment, it was time. I have always felt God would use my story for something, but I have never SURRENDERED control of this particular stronghold. I have never given my cravings of food to God. I have never actually surrendered them. I would try to, but I would pick them up later in the McDonald's drive thru. No more! I will do this! I will change my habits because I want to honor the Lord. That was Oct. 28th, 2019.</span></div>
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Esther did a whole lot more than what I have been doing with this past two weeks, and I am not trying to say I am anything like her. But I know that in order to be who God wants me to be, I have to surrender this stronghold to God. I have asked God to unsettle me and to remind me that the number on the scale doesn't define me. I also ask God to help me when it's time to make a food choice. I have talked to Him a lot more in these last 2 months than I have in the past. Sometimes I have even painfully asked why those incredible cookies from Chicken Salad Chick can't be healthy!</div>
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He keeps reminding me of Ephesians 4:22-24:<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span id="m_9080036610969313874m_8966705820946242807m_-8371558334871939575m_-3370886011178872267gmail-m_8728456286618450462m_3211096444467314753en-NIV-29295" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: top;"></span> your old self,<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: top;"></span> which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: top;"></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span id="m_9080036610969313874m_8966705820946242807m_-8371558334871939575m_-3370886011178872267gmail-m_8728456286618450462m_3211096444467314753en-NIV-29296" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: top;"> </span>to be made new in the attitude of your minds;<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: top;"></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span id="m_9080036610969313874m_8966705820946242807m_-8371558334871939575m_-3370886011178872267gmail-m_8728456286618450462m_3211096444467314753en-NIV-29297" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: top;"> </span>and to put on<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: top;"></span> the new self,<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: top;"></span> created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. </span></div>
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I have been asking people to pray for my "want to" in this journey over the last month, and it is SO VERY evident that people are! Some of you are, I know it. And I am so grateful for your obedience. </div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">This growth has only come in the last few months and I pray deeply that I stay the course. I know not everyone struggles with this issue, but I do hope it helps someone else. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">I would love to hear how you are going to enter 2020... For me, my vision for 2020 is clear.... it's time for RENEWAL! I am ready to transform into who God wants me to be.</span></div>
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Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-32659249838876561002019-08-09T12:06:00.001-04:002019-09-16T09:47:56.081-04:00Prepare to fight Goliath! #MadetoCrave Day 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This isn't just a fight for me. It feels like a battle... a war! And I have, so far, just been sitting off to the side watching the enemy take over. The saddest part of all of this is that the enemy isn't just helping me stay over weight, he is affecting other parts of my life too. No more! I am a Godly woman who is taking back my life!<br />
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I was always very athletic and healthy when I was younger. I would say that it's been the last 12 years that I have been carrying around the "fat suit." It's weird because I forget my size until I see a photo or get a glimpse in the mirror. And I will not lie, this weight has beaten me down.<br />
I am no weight loss expert. I am reading Made to Crave and focusing on glorifying God in all that I do. It's that simple. I am not trying to write a book or start a weight loss program. Just talking about my struggles and hoping to connect with like-minded people who want to discuss!<br />
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This weight has allowed for some ugly voices in my head to tell me my worth is wrapped up in a number. Yikes! I don't like that and don't want that anymore.<br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fBL_xOy4GGE/XUyZB_o7IxI/AAAAAAAAVLc/7lv59CCH5jUVQsFOFEfAmWBdEbXFxeLeACLcBGAs/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-08-08%2Bat%2B5.49.40%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="478" height="173" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fBL_xOy4GGE/XUyZB_o7IxI/AAAAAAAAVLc/7lv59CCH5jUVQsFOFEfAmWBdEbXFxeLeACLcBGAs/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-08-08%2Bat%2B5.49.40%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a>In her book, <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/made-to-crave/lysa-terkeurst/9780310293262/pd/293262?kw=29064775092&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9ey976D04wIVwp-zCh2QZgciEAAYASAAEgJkHfD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Made to Crave</a>, Lysa TerKeurst says she told herself this over and over again. I am going to hang it up right by my scale. I need to remember it. <span style="color: red;"><b>"I am a Jesus girl who can step on the scale and see the numbers as an indication of how much my body weighs-not an indication of my worth." </b></span>Ok that preaches right there!!! How many of us look to that scale for validation. Or look at it with hate... I know I do. I hate that stupid scale. First step today: Weigh myself. Y'all, seriously that sucked! It was a number I am not proud of and am not feeling led to share it with you, lol... and you don't have to share yours with me either! Ha!<br />
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So if I look at the scale in a different way, that is definitely the first step. Second step for me is tracking my food. Listen, I am not about to be sharing my food diary with anyone just yet, but I am ready to be accountable to me. Tomorrow, I food journal. Can you do it too? I will be on the my fitness pal app. Search me and let's encourage each other!<br />
You can follow me on myfitnesspal.com or on the app. <a href="https://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/mindylouwho2019">https://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/mindylouwho2019</a><br />
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What was your first step today? What did you do to start or continue on this journey?<br />
<br />Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-6426165037209684932019-08-07T23:35:00.000-04:002019-08-09T12:06:30.099-04:00Why does it have to be so hard!!! #MadeToCrave Day 1<span style="font-size: large;">Seriously! Why? It wasn't always this hard... why now?</span><br />
Have you ever asked any of those questions? I am really struggling with this. I need to get healthy and I have the urge to, but I am missing one big thing.... I am missing my WANT to. The WANT to comes with really hard choices that don't pack a lot of fun. I mean, I know I need to, but ugh... it's too hard!<br />
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I will confess it now... I am tired of saying, when I lose weight I will do this or that... oh I am not going to get a headshot done til I lose weight, I am not going to cut my hair til I lose weight, I am not going to put myself out there to meet someone special til I lose weight.... All of the things that have to wait until I lose weight to do.... That is dumb! That means I am waiting to live UNTIL I LOSE WEIGHT???? Well that is pretty sad. This should be the motivation to get started!<br />
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So today, I cut my hair! Yup! Chopped! I cut off about 9 inches! It's a short bob now and well, it doesn't make my face look thinner but my hair does look much healthier than it did. But now, I can't hide under all of that hair. You can see my face... it's too, um, uh, full.... So this should be the motivation to get started too!<br />
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Well, tomorrow is the day! I am starting Day 1 of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Made-Crave-Devotional-Days-Craving/dp/0310334705/ref=asc_df_0310334705/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312407247347&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12763583070979803735&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012155&hvtargid=pla-451661768398&psc=1" target="_blank">Made to Crave Devotional: 60 Days to Craving God, Not Food. </a><br />
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So, I am asking the Lord tonight to Unsettle Me! I don't want to keep living the way I am living. I want to be a healthy, Godly woman who takes care of the body that she was given so that she can live a long and happy life, LIVING, rather than watching from the sidelines!<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Would you like to join me? I am considering starting a Made to Crave group. Let me know in the comments if you want to join me.</span>Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-52449875794379916752019-02-16T20:26:00.001-05:002019-02-16T20:26:54.315-05:00Back to the Drawing Board #FWTFL<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Well, it's been too long since my last blog. Unfortunately, that means that I haven't had much to talk about in the health and fitness world. I am not sure how it's gotten away from me, but it has. <br />
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Rather than beating myself up about it, I am going to forgive myself and move on. Thank you all for joining me on this new endeavor... the road to healthy living!<br />
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I have tried so many different weight loss plans over the years and failed. I am the queen of verbal abuse to myself and comforting myself with food. NO MORE! Not happening anymore!<br />
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I have been reading the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. You read more about it HERE: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=asc_df_0735211299/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312014159412&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8580780641118060851&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012155&hvtargid=pla-541463258824&psc=1">Atomic Habits on Amazon</a>. He talks about how negative thoughts produce more negative thoughts and that we can have big goals, but that can cause disappointment. The better plan is to change by 1%. Just be 1% better and then celebrate the victories! I love it. I have always said, "I want to lose 50 lbs (or whatever)" And then when I didn't lose it in 30 days, I would feel frustrated and want to quit. NO MORE! I want to make small changes and see the difference.<br />
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I have decided to do the <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">FASTer Way to Fat Loss® </span>program. This program was created <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandatress/" target="_blank">Amanda Tress</a> and I have see HUGE changes in lives! Not just weight loss, rather in overall health. It's all about creating healthy habits.<br />
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This program begins on Monday. I am excited to get it going. I will be documenting this 6 week program here. My coach is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanlrothwell/" target="_blank">Jordan Rothwell </a>and she has made huge changes and looks incredible. She feels great too!<br />
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You can learn more about it here. <a href="http://www.fasterwaywithjordan.com/">FASTer Way to Fat Loss</a> Today I am still working on understanding the program. I am very excited. It is a plan that I feel I can get on board easily! It makes complete sense too. I have already started fasting. We do an intermittent fast daily. I will be fasting every day from 7pm til 11 am. This allows for the body to burn fat. I am excited about it. I have done it this week and believe it or not, it isn't that hard. When I really wanted to eat something the other night, I just went to bed. LOL... worked perfectly!<br />
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I cannot wait to get started and I will be sharing the journey! Have you ever heard about this program? Do you know anything about it?Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-41726426431893371002018-02-19T11:46:00.001-05:002018-02-22T21:28:58.083-05:00Don't Let Anything Get in the Way of Your Child's Future! #startingisbelieving<em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #010101; font-family: Muli, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post is sponsored by the <a href="http://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/?utm_source=mindysfitnessjourney&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=open-enrollment" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #39a2af; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank">Florida Prepaid</a> College Board, through my role as a Believer Blogger. All thoughts are my own.</em><br />
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<br />Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-21217002583844772432018-02-13T19:35:00.000-05:002018-02-22T21:29:08.322-05:00Prioritize Your Child's Future! #startingisbelieving<em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #010101; font-family: Muli, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post is sponsored by the <a href="http://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/?utm_source=mindysfitnessjourney&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=open-enrollment" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #39a2af; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank">Florida Prepaid</a> College Board, through my role as a Believer Blogger. All thoughts are my own.</em><br />
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People commonly believe the "myths" that they hear about signing up for Florida PrePaid. These are myths...<br />
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MYTH: Florida PrePaid is restricted to Florida Schools. FACT: It isn't restricted to Florida schools; the amount covered by your Prepaid Plan can be used at schools nationwide.<br />
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MYTH: Florida Prepaid can only be used if my child remains a Florida resident. FACT: If the beneficiary moves out of Florida after purchasing a Prepaid Plan, your child would still be billed at in-state tuition rates when using their plan at a Florida college or state university.<br />
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There is no reason not to do this. Don't let your child start their future in debt. This is a simple and economical way to ensure that your child can get to college.<br />
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Florida PrePaid will be hosting a webinar on 2/20. Stand by for more details. This will be a great time to get all of the information you need and they will be able to answer any questions that you have!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is the day when most people give up on their New Years Resolutions! Don't let that be you! The New Year is the time to evaluate your finances, prioritize, and set goals. It's time to make sure that college savings is on that list! Florida PrePaid is an easy way to get started.</span><br />
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So what am I doing wrong? Why can't I stick to it? One word... COMMITMENT! I don't commit to it fully. I think I commit, but it's not a full commitment.<br />
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Let me first say... I am not in ministry and I don't quote verse very well. I am just a Christian who is sharing what I experienced today.<br />
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Today at <a href="https://www.bridgepointfl.com/" target="_blank"><b>church</b></a>, my pastor, <b><a href="https://twitter.com/tdwhipple?lang=en" target="_blank">Tim Whipple</a> </b>talked about New Years resolutions. He talked about how we all have our "things" that we don't admit to or that we don't stick to. The first "thing" I always think of is my physical health. Sad since that is the most important thing I need in order to survive. I want to live a long happy life, but I still give in to the sugar and desire to skip workouts. Hello... Mindy, you can't be healthy and skip healthy eating... not possible.<br />
Seriously... it just makes me angry at myself. It reminds me of Fat Bastard from Austin Powers "I eat because I'm unhappy and I am unhappy because I eat!" I am not unhappy but it is a vicious cycle!<br />
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Why is it whenever I share that I want to lose weight with people and they have a quick fix for me. Oh try this or oh try that... Ok... here's the deal. I know what I need to eat and I know what I need to do in the gym. That is not my problem. My problem is inside ME... I have to want it. And I do, but then I forget... but then I beat myself up about it, and then I want it again, then I forget and get into bad patterns... so now it's time for me to say YES to me. Me! I can't be all I need to be for everyone else if I am not taking care of me. It's like the flight attendant who tells us to take care of our masks first then put the mask on the child. I need to help myself so I can be the mom I want to be.<br />
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My pastor also talked about the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was a cup bearer... nothing special right? He was a guy who tasted the king's food and wine to make sure it wasn't poisonous. Learning that the Jews in Judah were in distress and the walls of Jerusalem were broken down, he asked the king if he could rebuild the walls of the city. People didn't want the walls restored because they were stealing from it and destroying it. So they tried to distract Nehemiah, but he wouldn't come down from the wall. When the people who were against him tried to get him to come down, he simply said, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down." Nehemiah 6:3<br />
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He ignored distractions and stayed focused. He worked for 52 days, and he got the wall done. 52 days guys... 52 days is nothing....<br />
So today I decided that I don't need to commit to 365 days just yet... I am starting with 52 days... I can do this for 52 days....That is nothing...I got this... <br />
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No matter what happens and what distractions arise, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down." Nehemiah 6:3 I WILL NOT come down off this wall. If God can do miracles for Nehemiah in 52 days, he can do them in me too!<br />
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You can see a recap of my church's message here: <a href="https://www.bridgepointfl.com/articles/i-cannot-come-down/">https://www.bridgepointfl.com/articles/i-cannot-come-down/</a><br />
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My plan: I have joined a gym:<b> <a href="http://www.tryumphfitness.com/home">Tryumph Functional Fitness</a> </b>and am doing a 12 week challenge there. If you live in the area, you need to check this gym out. So much awesomeness and one on one attention. These coaches truly care about your well being. I am so excited to be committed there.<br />
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I have decided to track my food daily as well. I am not coming down from that wall. I can't. I am making this commitment to God!<br />
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What came to your mind as your "thing?" Let's make it our great work for this year. Just like Nehemiah. If we set out to build that wall, God can accomplish a great work through us. But we have to stay up there. We can NOT come down. It doesn't matter what the enemy tries to tell us!!! We need to stand firm!<br />
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My commitment also has to do with my prayer life too. If you are a woman who is interested in strengthening your prayer life, I encourage you to join me and a large group of women from all over in a facebook group. We are doing Mark Batterson's <span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.87); font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge. You can join our Facebook group here: </span><span style="color: rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.870588235294118); font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/752566431555141/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/752566431555141/</a></span><br />
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Anyone care to join me? 52 days... our resolution starts here... Not 365 days, rather 52... What is your resolution?<br />
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#stayonthatwall #belikenehemiah<br />
Update: Day 1 done!<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">When signing up, you can do one of two things. You can get a Florida Prepaid College Plan that allows families to pay for the future cost of college in advance. You will choose a plan and make the payments. Then your child's college tuition and most fees are covered. OR you can start a Florida 529 Savings Plan that allows you to save at your own pace. You will invest tis savings into options that Florida Prepaid offers. Earnings are tax free if spent on qualified higher education expenses. The only issue with this is that it is not guaranteed like the Florida Prepaid.</span></div>
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Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-53909742985887744092017-10-09T15:51:00.000-04:002017-10-16T15:24:57.546-04:00Get that kid to college! #Startingisbelieving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As you all know, I am a proud mom of a sweet young man. I still cannot believe how quickly time is going. I remember the baby stages when I would wish that he could do things on his own, and now that he's older, he does. And most of the time, it is on his own with his friends. He doesn't need me nearly as much as he used to. Now I long for those days. I still get those moments every now and then, but they are few and far between. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the picture, Bryce was in first grade. It seems like just yesterday, but it wasn't. Time is passing and it's passing so fast! Pretty soon he is going to be ready to go to college. Am I ready? Emotionally? NO! Financially? Yes, I am preparing now. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With Florida Prepaid I am giving Bryce, my son, the opportunity to go to college. His father and I purchased the plan when he was three years old. I continue to add to it as well. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Doing this early in his life helped a lot. Since he was 3 years old, I have been telling him that I have been paying for his college and I know he will be successful. Think about that... when someone invests in you, you feel it inside. You want to achieve what is put out there for you. It's been instilled in Bryce since he can remember that he</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Having this plan, will make it happen. My son knows that I did without so he could go to college. And even though he tells me that he is going to get an athletic scholarship and won't need it, I know I have back up plan. And if he does get an athletic scholarship, then we will use this money for something else. Florida Prepaid will allow that as well.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Did you know that a recent Georgetown University study estimates that a student with a bachelor's degree can earn $1.6 million more in their lifetime than a student with only a high school diploma? College matters!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For me, it's knowing that my child will have something set aside that will help us avoid the stress that others experience when high school graduation is imminent and they find themselves unprepared.</span><br />
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<br />Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-14941524215748782222017-05-17T21:59:00.000-04:002017-05-17T22:00:16.503-04:00Win a Florida 529 Savings Plan! #startingisbelieving<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #93c47d; font-family: arial, 'helvetica neue', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 14px;">This post is sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Board, through my role as a Believer Blogger. All thoughts are my own. </em></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The Florida 529 Savings Plan Scholarship Program and you could be one of 10 lucky winners of a $529 scholarship deposited into a Florida 529 Savings Plan account.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">For me, it's simple. I had student loans that I would probably still be paying off if my parents hadn't paid them off for me from inheritance they received. The last thing I want for my own child is to go to college and get out into the world with his own family and have insurmountable bills to pay. I don't want that. I am going to now, do everything I can. I have a prepaid plan for him and I know that I still need more in it. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The average student debt of borrowers in the state of Florida is almost $24,000, and over half of the 2015 college graduates had student loan debt, according to the Institute for College Access & Success' recently released report on student debt. It's time to ensure that your child and mine are not going to have this problem. </span></span><br />
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<br />Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-11965773093019487952017-04-28T08:39:00.001-04:002017-04-28T08:39:01.786-04:00Arise! Change is coming! So today I will post it... I have to change. I have traveled down an unhealthy road and I don't even recognize myself. I know that others see me this way, but I still see the fit and healthy girl I used to be. I am ready to see her again!<br />
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I am not 100% sure of how I am going to start this, but just as God told Joshua in 8:1-2, I just need to go. I don't need to think about it. It's time to arise!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">One big priority these days is doing everything I can to make sure that my son, Bryce goes to college! I don't want there to be any excuse for him not to have a college education. There were some concerns for us at first though... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I didn't want him to be limited to staying in Florida for school. Turns out that the amount covered by your Prepaid Plan can be used at schools nationwide! We also wondered what would happen if we moved out of state. We would no longer have in-state tuition? Well, we found out that we would still be billed for in-state tuition rates! Wow! What a benefit! And God forbid, what would happen if he doesn't go to college (of course this would be only if he were drafted into the MLB... haha) Well, if he doesn't go to college, we can change the beneficiary of the Prepaid plan or get our money back!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Future... it is coming sooner than we think. So how do we prepare for it?</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> It's going to be here soon whether we are ready or not. As moms, as parents, we want the best for our kids. We want them to finish High School and go to College. But what happens when that time comes to pay for college? Will you be ready? Will your children have to take out student loans to pay? </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">There is a way to help and it doesn't involve crazy student loan payment plans. Florida Prepaid will help you get prepared for your children to go to college. Open Enrollment is ending soon on February 28th. Don't delay! Use promo code BLOG1617 and get 50% off the application fee!</span></span><br />
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Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-31156955416124056252016-11-04T10:55:00.002-04:002016-11-04T10:55:51.385-04:00My Son Will go to College thanks to Florida Prepaid #ad #startingisbelieving<div style="text-align: left;">
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As a parent, there are some many things for us to worry about. It's time to take one of those worries away. Florida Prepaid will make it easier to do that. It will give you piece of mind.<br />
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Knowing that I would never not struggle as a teacher, I worried about our future. What would happen when my then two-year old was ready to attend college? I spoke to my lawyer about signing my son Bryce up for a Florida Prepaid College Plan. Thankfully it was agreed on and we bought a plan for Bryce. We were lucky enough to have enough money that we didn't need to make payments on it.<br />
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Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-59105459229227390852016-09-26T20:45:00.001-04:002016-09-26T20:45:32.320-04:00Florida Prepaid Scholarship #Giveaway! Yay!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i><b>Do you believe that your child will go to college? Now is the time to invest in his or her future! Learn how you can win a FREE Florida Prepaid College Scholarship and worry less about your child's future. </b></i></span><br />
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If you are anything like me as a parent, you are probably working hard to ensure that your child gets the best of everything. While I would love to hope that my son will get a scholarship to college somewhere (for football in his mind) I do know that the chances of that are slim. And if he does get one, there will be other expenses that I will be responsible for. If only I could wave a magic wand to be sure that he will have a chance to get a great education without racking up debt that he will pay for for many years to come. Well, there is... and frankly, I sleep better at night knowing that I have done that for my son. I am a single mom, and I have debt and bills and it seems never-ending most days, but this is something I know... My son will go to college because it was a priority! Now it's time for my family to look into the different plans and see what else we can add on this year. There is so much more!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Would you like to be one of ten Florida families who will win 2 FREE years of college from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation who has launched the Florida Prepaid Scholarship Program Giveaway. It runs from September 19, 2016- October 23, 2016. So go enter!!! And enter daily!</span><br />
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This coincides with National College Savings Month and the mid-October launch of Open Enrollment, the annual period when families can purchase their own Florida Prepaid Plans. You can enter the scholarship contest and learn about the benefits of saving early for college- from getting more motivated to prepare academically for college, to avoiding the burden of student loan debt.<br />
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Registration takes place at <span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">www.floridaprepaidscholarshipprogram.com</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">. You get chances to earn extra entries by answering questions, learning more about saving for college, and sharing on social media.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">More and more families across Florida are looking into the Florida Prepaid College Plans. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">And saving early really is feasible, with a little planning and budget consideration. A family can purchase plans all at once, over five years, or in monthly installments. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Open enrollments begins October 15th, 2016 and ends February 28, 2016. For more info visit </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">www.myfloridaprepaid.com</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">. But don't wait til October 15th. Head over to </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">www.floridaprepaidscholarshipprogram.com </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.6667px;">and</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.6667px;"> start learning about the program and enter for your chance to win!!!</span><br />
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">–<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><u></u><i>What:</i> Florida families have the opportunity to win one of TEN 2-Year Florida College Plans<u></u><u></u></div>
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<i>“Hear it straight from last year’s winner! Every entry counts for a possibility to be one of 10 to win a FREE 2-Year Florida College Plan, courtesy of the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. Enter daily through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2010243776" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">October 23</span></span>!”</i><u></u><u></u></div>
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Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-85453081259215777522016-05-04T12:44:00.001-04:002017-08-09T15:24:02.936-04:00May 29 is 529 College Savings Day! #Giveaway #startingisbelieving<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
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As most of you know, there is one person in my life who gets the majority of my attention. My main goal is to raise him to be successful, humble, and kind. In order to do those things, we have to have a plan. We plan everything. Things don't go according to plan a lot of times, but I can pretty much guarantee that without the plan, it would have gone a whole lot worse.</div>
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I have a plan for Bryce to go to college too. But now there is something new... something I had not heard of yet, but it makes perfect sense.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Florida 529 Savings Plan Scholarship Program</a> is a new scholarship program running from May 1-29. Why is it called 529? Well, that's easy! May 29th is celebrated nationwide as 529 College Savings Day. In honor of this day, the Florida 529 Savings Plan Scholarship Program will award 10 winner a $529 Scholarship devoted into a Florida 529 Savings Plan Account. See bottom of post on how to enter. </div>
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This plan is part of the Florida Prepaid College Foundation's ongoing commitment to bringing families budget-friendly flexible college savings options through the Florida Prepaid College Board. What does that mean to you and me? It means that our kids can go to college without having to rack up huge debt in student loans and we don't have to worry about making sure that our kids get a great education. </div>
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I have a Florida Prepaid College fund for Bryce, my son. I have had it for many years, but we don't have a 529 Savings Plan. Unlike the Prepaid plan, there is not a set payment or a schedule of what to pay. We can pay as often and put in as much as we want and there are no application fees. The Florida 529 Plan is subject to fluctuations in the financial markets while the Prepaid Plans are guaranteed by the State of Florida.</div>
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You must be a legal Florida resident over 18. You can enter at <a href="http://www.florida529savingsplanscholarship.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.florida529savingsplanscholarship.com/</a></div>
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Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-18419460036014672392016-03-15T12:34:00.003-04:002016-03-31T13:35:30.728-04:00Midnight Special... GIVEAWAY! <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 14.72px; margin-bottom: 10pt;">
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Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-49873508200960249962016-02-19T14:49:00.001-05:002016-02-19T14:59:10.057-05:00Florida Prepaid can be Used Nationwide! Last chance to enroll! #startingisbelieving <div align="LEFT">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that Florida Prepaid isn’t just restricted to Florida schools? It's true, the amount covered by your Prepaid Plan can be used at schools nationwide. I didn't know that~ It gives me piece of mind to know that my son is not limited to Florida schools. I would love to have him close to me, but I am excited at the possibility of what he can do without limitations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My son Bryce has a Prepaid plan. When he was little he didn't understand why he needed one because he was OBVIOUSLY going to be recruited by UF or FSU and play football and go to school for free. I explained to him that this money will help Mommy with expenses. Let's hope that does happen someday, but I am not counting on it. I will be thrilled but right now I am planning, not hoping! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">– <span style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri";">If you move out of Florida after purchasing a Prepaid Plan, your child would still be billed at in-state tuition rates when using their plan at a Florida college or state university. </span></span></span><br />
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<br />Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-6505917868711792682015-12-08T14:31:00.000-05:002015-12-08T14:31:14.036-05:00Give the Gift Everyone Needs for Christmas! Win one for yourself! #polarusa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Give a gift this year that is going to help others reach their health goals! It used to be that when you wanted something fitness related, you were looking at a similar style for every brand. Now the best brand of fitness gadgets has created products that are not only the best on the market, but they make you look GREAT! I have been a Polar Ambassador for many years and I am so excited to see that every year they make me drool in anticipation of the products they launch. Not only do you get a Polar product, but you also get so much more. You get a stylish product, state of the art technology and the best customer service out there. You also have me. I will be your resource if you any questions. Check out Polar at <a href="http://www.polar.com/us-en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.polar.com/us-en</a></div>
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The Loop 2 helps you stay active throughout the day with vibrating inactivity alerts. If you sit longer than 55 minutes, your Loop 2 will encourage you to move.</h3>
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Finding time for fitness is not always easy. The Loop 2 offers motivating feedback and personalized guidance to achieve your fitness goals. The Loop 2 displays your totals steps, calories burned, daily activity goal as well as the time. And best of all, it comes in lots of different colors... even one that sparkles!! This is the perfect gift for someone who is just starting out in fitness as well as someone who has been hard at work for many years. </h3>
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The A300 does it all. It tracks your daily activity and shows steps, distance as well as calories burned. It will give you a daily activity goal and guide you on how to reach it. It measures your 24/7 Activity. It will help your daily activity, training and sleep in balance for a healthier lifestyle. Yes, I said it will track your sleep too. It does it all. You also have an array of colors to choose from with interchangeable bands. For those of us who are older like me, it kind of reminds me of the 90s :) </h3>
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-57627409462816629662015-12-03T14:40:00.000-05:002015-12-08T14:32:02.510-05:00College would be a Great Holiday gift! #startingisbelieving<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8muan6dHh0o/VmCV22KKi1I/AAAAAAAATWQ/DIk8Z8nvTIs/s1600/what%2Bis%2Bfpp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8muan6dHh0o/VmCV22KKi1I/AAAAAAAATWQ/DIk8Z8nvTIs/s400/what%2Bis%2Bfpp.jpg" width="400" /></a>The worst part of graduating from college is the student loans! No one enjoys getting that bill every month. You now have to opportunity to stop that from happening to your loved ones. This holiday season, give the gift that will make college graduation better! Give a Florida Prepaid College Fund to the people that mean the most in your life.<br />
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Something I was personally thankful for on Thanksgiving was the piece of mind that I opened a Prepaid account and avoided debt for my future and for Bryce, my son's future.<br />
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This is the first post in my series of Holiday Gift Ideas! I know that Bryce wasn't terribly excited to hear that this is something that his father and I are doing for him, but in the long run he will be! Obviously when you are 12 you'd like an iPad or an iPhone... But this is something he will get a WHOLE lot more use out of for sure! And he does already understand that college isn't just something we hope he will do, it is something he WILL do no matter what!<br />
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You can open a Florida Prepaid College Plan for as low as $46 a month! The enrollment period ends Feb. 29th! There is literally a plan for everyone!<br />
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Be the superhero your child needs! Then they can soar to be the superhero you dream of them being!<br />
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Sign up today at <a href="http://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/</a><br />
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I am giving away a Florida Prepaid "Swag Pack" to one lucky reader. Winner will receive a backpack, pencil pouch, pen, tshirt and water bottle. All you have to do is comment below telling me who you know that would benefit from a prepaid college plan. That will enter you to win. If you share this blog post and leave the twitter link here, that will count as a second entry. Winner must be in the US and will be announced Thurs. Dec. 10th. Good luck!<br />
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Board through my role as a Believer Blogger. All thoughts are my own.Mindys Fitness Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17791676001140369730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1782831514658715845.post-25341142659853050472015-10-26T13:39:00.000-04:002015-10-26T13:53:40.064-04:00Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment has Begun and giveaway~ #startingisbelieving<div align="LEFT">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Open Enrollment has begun! I am so excited that Florida Prepaid is still affordable to Florida family! Don't delay! Open enrollment will end Feb. 29th, 2016... yes, it is leap year, so you have an extra day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A college plan is so important to me because of this fella to the right. He is my world and I want the best for him. I don't know what my situation financially will be in 7-8 years, but with Florida Prepaid, it won't matter. Bryce, my son, will be ready to go to college. </span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uluLm1aPXq8/Vh7tJWFc95I/AAAAAAAATU0/TTgykwh7NOM/s1600/WL_01258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uluLm1aPXq8/Vh7tJWFc95I/AAAAAAAATU0/TTgykwh7NOM/s320/WL_01258.jpg" width="320" /></a>You will also learn about Touchdown Tony. He is the reluctant hero. One of my favorite scenes is when he first runs the ball. At this point the African American players did not get to play too much. It is actually causing a disruption in the stands between the whites and blacks. Geralds decided to put Tony in and he has a great run but runs out of bounds. He doesn't want to get hit. The coach tells him that it hurts a lot less when you are the one doing the hitting. It made me smile because it is exactly what my father has always told his boys. Tony goes on to be a heck of a player and hero! I don't want to spoil the movie so I will leave it at that. <br />
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This movie hit home for me personally. My father is THE most significant and influential football coach I've ever know. He's been coaching for my entire 41 years, and there are still former students who reach out to him from 40 years ago to thank him and tell him that they love him. They tell him that he, my father, made a huge difference in their lives. My father is a man of God, but he is quiet about it. He doesn't preach from the bible, but he uses stories from the bible to inspire his team. I have heard the David and Goliath story (just like Hank in the movie) for many years. <br />
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I think people are going to leave the theaters thinking about their faith and I hope they wonder how they can start their very own revival. I know that all I keep thinking about is how I can help make Jesus famous again!<br />
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This movie will tug at your heart and make you simply feel joy! It is what faith, true faith looks like. 40 football players and their coaches transformed a school and a city simply because they loved each other. Please go see this movie! We can't wait to see it in the theaters with a room full of people who believe and want to follow Him as well. I know that God is going to be showing up in theaters all across this country! And we will follow Him!<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ff9900;">As most of you know, weight gain is a constant struggle. I fell off the wagon for a while and I let my weight creep back up to a new high for me. I am embarrassed and ashamed, but no more! 4 weeks ago I stepped into Weight Watchers and have begun my journey again!</span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ff9900;">Weight loss is never easy and we all hate that dreaded scale, until we see magic happen. Those numbers go down! And now it's fun to get on that scale to see my progress! </span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ff9900;">About a year ago, I was sent a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NU6H3PQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Body Fat Smart Scale</a>. I used it and I thought that I would review it as I lost weight. Well, that wasn't happening, so it began to collect dust. 4 weeks ago I wiped off that dust and decided to give it a try!</span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ff9900;">What makes the Body Fat Smart Scale unique is that it measures weight, calculates body fat, muscle mass and body water. There is a daily calorie feature which calculates maximum calorie intake needed to maintain weight. It uses the latest Bluetooth® technolgy to then transfer you data to your smart phone or tablet. </span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ff9900;">There is an app and you can trasmit data to your favorite fitness apps including Mapmyfitness, MyFitnessPal, or RunKeeper. The SmarTrack app allows you to share data via email, twitter and facebook. </span></span></i></b>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #ff9900;">This scale has a sleek look, and definitely helped me get on track with my weightloss. It was so easy. I downloaded the app from Google Play and created an account. It easily connects to your scale. Once the scale pops up on your screen, you simply click on it. </span></span></i></b></div>
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