Weightloss – Page 3 – IN THE WEIGHTING

BEWARE Of The Snakes!!!

March 24, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs!!! I am excited that you are working toward your Health Goals!!! On you Journey you may encounter some Snakes. Don’t worry or freak out if you do. Watch this video, where I tell my Snake story and give you some advice of what to look out for.

Here he is!!!

You can see how BIG he is!!!

Unfortunately, we will always need to be on guard. I still encounter snakes. (Check out some of the comments from last week’s video!!!) Even if you don’t like snakes you don’t have to be afraid. Jesus has given us Authority over the enemy.

Knowing God’s Truth helps us whenever we do encounter snakes, we know we don’t have to be afraid, because they are beneath us. We can choose to use our Power in Christ to trample them!!!

We can call out to Jesus and He will fight for us!!! We don’t have to get upset and angry. We don’t have to tell them off, defend ourselves or even respond. We know the Truth, so we can shake it off, forgive them, and use our energy doing what God has called us to do, to get to where we are going on our health journey. I share this with you SuperStarrs, so that you don’t let the enemy rob you of one minute of your Peace and Joy!!! Know that God loves you and will fight for you!!! Arm yourself with God’s Word of Truth, and you won’t believe the lies of the snakes.

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Do you have a snake story???

Do you have snakes in your life???

How are you going to handle your next snake encounter???

Have a Great week SuperStarrs!!!

Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”!!!

What I Learned Watching, Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath

March 18, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs, you are probably wondering why I am talking about Scientology today. In the video below I explain my thoughts and the message of how our thoughts and beliefs effect our actions.

What lies have you been believing???

What Truth replaces those lies???

Are you gonna use the Truth to fight against those lies???

Do you have a Broken Spirit???

Are you going to get help and allow the healing to begin???

Do you have a Cheerful mind???

Are you gonna fight to have a Cheerful mind???

Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”.

Remember You are a SuperStarr!!!

4 Tips to Help You Get Your Workout Done!!!

March 9, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs, We are all gonna have days when we just want to stay in bed or on the couch. I know because I have totally been there before. This is where you have to press through until exercise becomes a habit. When you feel and see the benefits, then you will have exercise as your lifestyle, meaning you do it no matter what. However you will still have days that you will want to talk yourself out of it before you even start. Today’s video I am sharing what has helped me to keep going even when I’m having a off day.

Prepare the night before. It saves time and frustration having everything ready to go. Keeping all your workout gear in one place helps you to always know where everything is. Just remember to put it back where it belongs, when you return from you run or the gym.
Use Caffeine as your friend. When you need extra energy to get moving, drink some caffeine. Don’t drink too much if you work out after work or evening, because it could back fire on you not being able to sleep later. So just have a cup of coffee, you don’t need a triple shot at 6 o’clock at night.
Citrus. Whether you drink, eat it or just smell citrus, it wakes you up. I LOVE oranges!!! Just peeling the orange smells SO GOOD!!!
Create a Workout Jam. Create your soundtrack for getting healthy and feeling good!!! Music motivates and moves our moods so much!!! I’m sure you have experienced before, having a bad day and then your song comes on the Radio, Pandora, or Spotify and in just a few seconds of hearing your Jam, all is good in the world!!! Music moves us, so use it to get yourself moving into the Healthy Strong Body that you want!!!

What is your favorite music to listen to when you work out???

What songs do you suggest that I add to my Workout Jam???

Who else still uses an iPod???

Share with me when you have made your Workout Jam, comment below DONE!!!

Make Healthy Choices while you are “In the Weighting”.

Truth Bomb!!!

March 4, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

Hey SuperStarrs!!! Do y’all know we are friends and I love you??? And Because I love you, I am going to tell you the Truth. It might sting a little, but I know you are tough enough to handle it!!! Seriously, it’s so important for you to know this Truth in order for you to have REAL Success on your Journey. So if you can handle the the truth, then watch the video below and because I love ya, there in a Bonus Truth Bomb at the end!!! 😃

If this is you, then you can move onto reading blogs and watching videos with someone else that only makes you feel good and doesn’t challenge you to actually make a change. I’m not your Girl and that’s OK. When ever you are ready to make a change, I will welcome you back with Open Arms.

If you just sang that “Open Arms” in your head and “Can Handle the Truth”, then we are gonna have fun hanging out together!!! You will only have lasting changes when you are honest with what you are, and are not willing to do. You got to exercise to get healthy!!! It will be different for each of us because we all have different needs and goals. In order to build strength, endurance, flexibility and burn up extra fat, you are gonna have to Get Moving!!! You are gonna have to work for it!!!

The Truth Will Set You Free!!!

I encourage you to continue to always search for the Truth in God’s Word.

The Truth is so important because it’s the Truth that will set you FREE!!! Notice in this scripture it’s two parts.

Jesus says if you hold His teachings. We hold onto what’s important to us, and what we don’t want to lose. Other translations says if we “Abide” and “Remain Faithful” in His teachings. Basically, we know and obey His teachings.
Then, you will know the Truth and it will set you Free.

We got to do our part, so that He will be able to do His!!! The more time you spend time in God’s Word, the more you will learn about Jesus and the deeper your relationship will be with Him. He will lead, guide and help you, with what you are to do. Our relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship we have in this life.

Your Homework now is to take a good look at your calendar.

Decide when you are gonna get your workouts in and schedule them into your calendar, to NOT be interrupted. Protect this time. Our workouts is “Our Time” to work on our health.

The first few times you have to say no to someone, is the hardest. You don’t even have to tell them why that time does’t work for you. You are just “unavailable” at that time. After you have been faithful to your workouts, people will know that is your time, and that you are not going to move or cancel your workout. Anyone trying to pressure you to miss a workout, is not supporting you on your goals of getting healthy. People who love and support you, will encourage you to take that time for yourself. Only dream killers discourage!!!

Alright SuperStarrs, go make Healthy Choices while you are “In the Weighting”.

Feed Yourself the Good Stuff!!!

February 23, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs!!! Today I’m chatting with you on the importance of feeding yourself the “Good Stuff”. Watch the video below to where I share with you my thoughts on the “Good Stuff” and some tips that help me to keep feeding myself the “Good Stuff”.

When I get home from the store and unpack everything, I put the veggies and fruit into the sink to rinse before putting them away. Except berries. We don’t rinse them until we are ready to eat them. If they sit in the fridge with any extra moisture, they will get fuzzy pretty quick. I fill the sink full of clean water and about a half to a cup full of vinegar. I let them sit for a few minutes before wiping and rinsing them off. Make sure they are good and dry before putting them away. I let them air dry on a Kitchen towel or hand dry them if I’m in a hurry.

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Baked Eggs

I find it’s so much easier to bake eggs rather than boil them. Here’s how I do it.

Preheat oven to 350
Place eggs in a muffin tin.
Put them in oven to bake for 30 mins.

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4. Take eggs from oven and place in an ice bath for 10 mins. ( I just fill one side of the sink up with water to cover eggs and add ice.)

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5. Done. Enjoy your eggs or stick them in fridge until you are ready to eat them. They will have a small brown spot from sitting in the muffing tin. It’s all good, just eat it or cut it off when you peel them.

Feeding Your Spirit

I LOVE this scripture so much that I had My Amazing Talented Husband put it into the Design when He redid our Kitchen. I wanted everyone who came into our home and ate in our Kitchen to know that “The Lord Is Good” and to know that is why we are Blessed!!! I want them to accept the invitation that Jesus offers to them. I pray that their life will be changed and Blessed because of their relationship with Jesus!!!

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This is My Husbands Brilliance of creating this glass art piece above our pantry. He is just so Creative and Talented!!! One of the many reasons I Married him!!!

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What can you do to help feed yourself the “Good Stuff”???

What changes are you going to make to help yourself to eat your veggies???

Is there a veggie you are gonna give another try???

When in your day are you going to feed yourself with the Truth found in God’s Word???

Are you going to start your day, have an afternoon pick up, or end your day in the Word???

Some days can you do all three???

Remember that every time you make a Healthy Choice you are Loving Yourself!!!

Continue making Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting”!!!

Life Interruptions

February 18, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

By now you are getting into a workout routine, drinking more water and eating healthier and then a Life Interruption happens. Instead of getting bummed out and discouraged, refocus and use this time to get other things done. This video I share 5 things YOU CAN DO even if you can’t get your normal workout in.

1) Do what YOU CAN DO!!! If you really want to make a change, you will find a way to keep going!!!

2) Take This Time to Work on Projects or Meal Prep. Most of us have projects we can work on. Organizing the closets, Decluttering the Kitchen or Bathroom cabinets, or shredding the paper clutter. Not only will we feel great about getting stuff done but it will help make our environment more peaceful. The kids can help too. You can get them in the car, drive to the car wash, have them help clean up their mess and then drive them to finally cash in the free slushes or ice cream coupons they’ve gotten from school. Added Bonus is when they know they are gonna be the ones wiping up the soda syrup from the cup holders. They start remembering to throw their drinks away instead of leaving them there to leak!!! Your Welcome 😃

3) Use This Time to Research. Anything that you want to know more information about research it!!! Even if it something you are just curious about, check it out!!! At least then you’ll know yah or nah.

4) Enjoy This Time With Your Kids/Family/Self!!! God gave you a rest day. Enjoy it, don’t waste it fretting about not getting that one workout in. Enjoy today. We are not promised tomorrow!!!

5) Get Your Kids Involved With Your Workout. One of the many reasons I wanted to get healthy is so I can do things with my kids without getting too tired to continue. So get out there with them and see if they can keep up with you!!! 😉

So what are you gonna do this weekend or when the next Life Interruptions happens??? Comment below and share with the rest of the SuperStarrs!!!

Thanks SO much to each and everyone of you for watching my Videos, reading my Blog and following me on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter and Pinterest!!! It’s AMAZING being able to share my story with you. I pray you find encouragement, change your life and are able to share your story!!!

Make Healthy Choices while you are “In The Weighting” SuperStarrs!!!

Running Stories

February 10, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

Today’s video I am sharing a few running stories with you.

Along your Journey you will have those who Cheer you on!!!

Some who will try to be a Dream Killer.

Don’t get discourage by them. Keep working hard and then you will also experience Super Cool times of seeing and feeling your progress. Getting Stronger, Faster, Determined and Dedicated to reaching your Dreams!!! Moving towards where you want to be.

I encourage you to find scripture in God’s Word that speaks life to you when you need it. Write it down. Memorize it. Speak it out. You will have tough days. You will have things happen that try to distract you and to slow you down. Prepare for them. Then when it does happen it won’t take you out!!! You can fight back with The Truth in The Word!!!

This has been my life verse for years!!! God gave me this in a really bad time in my life. I felt hopeless, discouraged and worn out from trying to do right. Struggling with feelings of wondering if doing good would ever really pay off. I felt I had made too many mistakes to every have blessings in my life. I felt no matter how hard I worked I’d never see a pay off. I felt angry seeing others around me who weren’t even trying, get blessings. I felt angry at people who weren’t appreciating what I was working so hard for. Notice how I say “felt”. I kept letting my “feelings” distract and discourage me. Then one day while reading God’s Word I read this verse. It spoke life and encouragement to me. He was telling me that He knew my heart, where I was and where I had been. It was exactly what I needed to hear. His promise that I WILL reap a harvest if I keep doing what I am supposed to do, don’t quit and keep a good attitude while I am waiting for it. I wrote that verse down on notecards and taped it up all over my apartment and on the dashboard of my car. I read it and spoke it out loud every time I needed the encouragement. So I encourage you to read the Word. Find YOUR life verse. Until you do you are welcome to use this one too!!! God’s promises is for everyone not just to me. What He has done for me, He wants to do for you too!!!

Life’s a Garden. Dig it!!!

Do you have a life verse???

If so share it below.

Make Healthy Choices while you are “IN the Weighting”.

H2O

January 25, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

I don’t know about you but whenever I hear H2O, I think of the Adam Sandler movie Waterboy!!! LOL!!! Great movie!!! Seriously though today I’m sharing with you the importance of getting your “High-quality H2O”.

Here are some Signs of Dehydration to help you to know when you need more water.

-Thirst is the first sign to drink up!

-Headaches

-Muscle cramps

-Dark urine (Except your first pee of the day. Urine concentrates during the night. Urine should be clear with a slight yellow color.)

-Dry skin and lips

-Feeling tired and sleepy

I LOVE my coffee but I also always chase it with water. I know coffee is a diuretic and I don’t want it to dehydrate me. My husband always makes fun of me because I always have two drinks at all times. A hot one and a cold one. Having the habit of always carrying water with me helps me to keep sipping throughout the day.

Yummy La Croix!!!

Don’t forget to drink from the Living Water!!! Just like H2O, we might be able to go sometime without it. However after just a couple of days and you will feel the negative effects of going without!!!

Do you drink enough water???

If so, what helps you to drink more water???

Who’s gonna watch Waterboy now???

Make healthy choices “In the Weighting”.

My 2nd half Marathon

January 20, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

This video I recorded right after my 2nd Half Marathon that I ran in Dubuque, Iowa on Labor Day 2016. I didn’t know if I’d ever use it but now I am so glad I did record it!!! Not only am I able to share with all my SuperStarrs, but I can totally see the difference in my face from then to now!!! STARR POWER BABY!!!

Here is my Finish, running with my Sweet Energetic Ethan!!! My two BIGGEST Cheerleaders, My Love Bob and my Daughter Melody cheering me on!!! Also where you will see my buddy Jake encouraging me to finish strong!!!

After race fun…feeling like Wonder Woman!!! My Bestie Michelle bought me this cape for my Birthday after my 1st race. She still continues to Bless me with all kinds of Wonder Woman things. Makes me feel great that whenever she sees anything Wonder Woman she thinks of me. She is always encouraging me even though she thinks I’m CrAzY for running as much as I do!!! Michelle constantly speaks life to me and over my dreams, that’s why she is my Bestie!!! I am so Thankful that God crossed our paths years ago in Beauty School!!!

What’s your favorite part of this story??? Please share below. I’d love to hear from you.

I pray that you will continue to make Healthy Choices while you are “In the Weighting”.

Love Yourself, Give Yourself Credit & Get Rid of Guilt!!!

January 13, 2017April 14, 2017 Leave a comment

Hello SuperStarrs,

Today’s video I share a few thoughts with you that will help you to have faster progress on your journey. There is no much negativity in this World, we don’t need to be allowing it in our minds. We shouldn’t be speaking negative things about ourselves. We spend more time with ourselves then we do with anyone else so it’s important that we love and like ourselves. We can’t love others properly if we are not loving ourselves.

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Matthew 22:36-40

Our thoughts and words do have Power!!!

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Proverbs 23:7

Listen to what you are saying about yourself. What is your heart speaking???

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Luke 6:45

What do you need to do to heal it??? What Truth do you need to fill your heart with???

Focus on what you are doing instead of beating yourself up for what you didn’t get done or what you didn’t do. This journey is about progress not perfection!!! No one is perfect so if that’s all you focus on, you will be disappointed. Give yourself credit for what you are doing!!! Celebrate everything do SuperStarrs!!!

Don’t feel guilty for eating delicious food. Just Thank God for it and enjoy!!!

Comment below if anything I shared helped you. I pray you will make healthy choices in your thoughts and actions while you are “In the Weighting”.

IN THE WEIGHTING

Wife. Mom. Runner.

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