Why I am skipping resolutions this year... We can do anything for 52 days! #stayonthatwall

So it's a New Year!  Time for the New Year, New Me resolution again right? Yep! I do it every year. And December rolls around way too fast and I am the same old me.  Again!

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.

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.

Every December for the last couple of years...

Today at church, my pastor, Tim Whipple 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.
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!

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.

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

He ignored distractions  and stayed focused.  He worked for 52 days, and he got the wall done.  52 days guys... 52 days is nothing....
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... 

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!

You can see a recap of my church's message here: https://www.bridgepointfl.com/articles/i-cannot-come-down/

My plan: I have joined a gym: Tryumph Functional Fitness 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.

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!

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!

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 Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge. You can join our Facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/752566431555141/

Anyone care to join me? 52 days... our resolution starts here... Not 365 days, rather 52...  What is your resolution?

#stayonthatwall #belikenehemiah
Update: Day 1 done!

New Year's Resolution: Save for my child's college?

Yes, it is that time. New Year's Resolutions.... Everyone comes up with good ones... I want to lose weight... I want to save money.... I want to be a better person...

We come up with great ideas but without a plan, nothing can happen. I know that I want my son to go to college. I know that I will do anything and everything to make that happen. I know that the chances of me having the "extra cash" hanging around in my bank account in 7 years when he needs it are slim. I am just going to be honest. I don't save money well... something ALWAYS comes up right?

Luckily, I can save for my son's college easily with the Florida Pre-Paid Plan.  Starting is believing!
http://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/  Head over and check out the plans.

 

Fortunately, I paid for the Pre-Paid college fund when I got divorced. That was part of our agreement. We didn't get any of the extras though. I am currently looking into the Dorm plan. We are not prepared for housing. As we all know, with college comes extra expenses! Just like other prepaid plans, I can pay monthly or I can pay in a lump sum.

It's new years! It's time to get priorities straight! Join the 15,000 plus people who have prioritized their children's college this year so far! Check out the plans and find the right one for you!


What's your new year's resolution?

My non-resolutions for 2014

My non-resolutions for 2014!

Yes, this year is my year. I am going to be 40 in May... oh my, yes, I said 40. I plan to be fabulous at 40! In order to be fabulous, I have some changes to make. I got derailed from some of my goals in 2013 and it's time to claim my life again. No more excuses! 

Cook for myself 4-5 days a week:
I am a horrible planner, so I am not going to be making food prepping goals yet, but I will cook for my family 5 nights a week unless there is a school or sporting event that gets in the way of this.

Get out of Debt:
I will budget monthly. Each month I will have cash that I am allowed to spend on gas, groceries and fun. I will save money each month and use it to pay off debt. Any extra money from jobs will go in savings for an emergency.

Get to the Gym or get a run in 5 times a week:
There is really no excuse for not doing this. I will do this and I will post about those workouts to keep myself accountable.


What are you goals? Do you set goals or make resolutions??

Don't Wait for New Years to Lose Weight! Join Me!

Every year I say, "This is the year!" I did the same thing this year. This is the year that I am finally going to shed this weight and be myself again. Well, we are 2 months away from 2014 and I have some work to do. Who wants to join me? I am not selling anything, and I am not promising some magic pill. Gosh do I wish I was. It would be a lot easier to take a pill than do actually do this work, but I know from experience that that magic doesn't exist.  I am hoping for some good honest work along with a little push from my friends!  

Join my DietBet! http://www.dietbetter.com/games/24743
All you have to do is invest $25 in yourself. You WILL win that money back, plus a little extra because you will lose weight. You will prove that you can do it. We will be celebrating this new year in style and with a little cash in our pockets! 

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 I plan to track my meals on myfitnesspal and wear my calorie counter and sleep tracker (I currently use Jawbone but I will be getting a Polar Loop soon.) I want to feature some people who are having success in their weight loss journey, and introduce you to other who are working hard to lose weight! There is a DietBet support group on facebook. We will use it to share workouts, get support and maybe even talk a little smack! You can request to join by clicking this link: http://www.dietbetter.com/how-it-works

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