Doing You Well Wednesday #19

Every now and then, we all need to be reminded that it is okay to move out of our comfort zones, and we will only achieve certain goals when we do!  Today's post is a repost from Jan. 15, 2012.  I pray that it will motivate you to move from complacency to productivity!

Get Out Of The Boat!

In Matthew's gospel, chapter 14, Apostle Peter teaches us a valuable life lesson. He teaches us that it is possible to do the impossible. When this particular passage is preached, preachers often teach us about Peter's failure (he began to sink - Matthew 14:30). However, they often fail to tell us about Peter's success (he walked on the water - Matthew 14:30) .

If we only focus on Peter's failure (he began to sink), we would never be motivated to move from where we are to where we want to be. It is only when we focus on Peter's success will we move from ambition to action. So, I ask

Are you going to get out of the boat and venture into the unknown - do something that you have never done before?

OR

Are you going to stay in the boat - become a lifetime rider and play it safe?

Meatless Monday #13

This veggie breakfast sausage was pretty tasty.  On a scale of (1-5), I would rate it a (4).  It was filling and satisfying.  The texture was about the same as any other sausage.  It was a great compliment to my grits and cheese toast sandwich.   (I added grape jam to the sandwich!) 

 

I will definitely buy this meatless sausage again!

 

Fruit Bowl

(fresh chopped peaches and cantaloupe)

Fresh Salad

(chopped celery, sliced sweet red peppers, diced tomatoes, carrots, chives over a bed of curly kale and iceberg lettuce)

 

topped with a chopped Gala apple

 

plus dressing and flaxseeds

Happy Sunday! AND (MBC Day #7)

1 Peter 5:10

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

 

Linking up with Deidre and the Sunday Community, and Scripture and a Snapshot!

 

Mini Blog Challenge - Day#6

Advice To Anyone Itching To Start Their Own Blog

Participate in Linky Parties (Blog Hop)

What is a Linky Party (Blog Hop) 

According to the Blogossary, a Blog Hop, also known as blog hopping, is to move from one blog after another to read the entries or to leave comments.  For more about Blog Hops, go to Blogaholic Social Network.

Within the past few months, I discovered Blog Hops.  And, wow!  They have made a BIG difference in blogging.  When I started blogging at the end of 2009, I didn't have a clue about blogging or Blog Hops.  Since discovering them, I have met so many amazing bloggers with fabulous blogs.  I have acquired so much exposure. My comments skyrocketed, and I have awesome new followers!



Mini Blog Challenge - Day #5 (DIY)

DIY Project
 Hair and Body Butter

This all natural hair and skin butter is easy to make, and it has multiple uses.   It can be made just the way you like it!  If you choose to use a different natural oil than coconut oil, feel free to add another natural oil of your choice.  I have made this mix using other oils -  almond, apricot, castor, grape seed, olive, etc.  It all depends on what I need and what I have on hand at the time.  This mix can also be scented with essential oils.  I hope you enjoy the video by Sparkwisdom!

** I usually slowly melt my butters in a porcelain container on the stovetop.  ** 

 

 

Mini Blog Challenge - Day #4

Why Should I Eat More Plant Based Foods?

 

I hope you take a few moments to check this video out.  It is about a vegan trailblazer and public health nutrition expert, Tracye McQuirter.  Tracye is the author of By Any Greens Necessary, a must-read for anyone serious or just curious about making plant -based diet changes.  I read this book for the first time over a year ago.  Since then, it has served as a knowledgeable reference for incorporating fresh fruit and vegetables into everyday meals.
 

 By Any Greens Necessary

Mini Blog Challenge - Day 3 (My Passion....)

I am passionate about healthy eating. I believe that eating well can prevent so many health problems. Too often, I hear people complain about so many ailments that can be improved or eliminated just by making dietary changes. Approximately 20 years ago, I was carrying around a bag of medicine that I had to take daily. I had migraine headache medicine( preventative pills and pills for pain), acid reflux medicine( 3 different pills), asthma medicine, and acne medicine. One day, I decided that "enough was enough". I felt that I was way too young (back then, I was still in my 20s) to be dependent upon all of that medicine. Determined to improve my health, I researched holistic ways to feel better. One of the first things that I learned was that there is a direct correlation between "eating right" and health.

 

During that time, I didn't know much about the connection between eating right and feeling better, but I did notice that certain foods were real acid reflux triggers. So, I drastically decreased the amount of fried and spicy foods in my diet, and I increased my water consumption. During that time, I stopped buying so much junk food. My thoughts were, "if it's not here, then I can't eat it." Within a few weeks, I started to feel better. I was experiencing very little reflux, and the migraines were occurring less frequently. Within a couple of months, I no longer needed the migraine and acid reflux medicine. ( My acne did not improve until I started eating more plant-based foods). I really felt good about the changes, and I wanted to share them with others. However, I quickly learned that so many people would rather take medicine than to alter their diet. I also learned that so many overindulge in the wrong foods and they are comfortable with it. Our church often does corporate fasts, and there are so many people who refuse to participate - not because of health reasons, but because of lack of discipline.

 

I am a firm believer that God wants us well, but I believe that we must be active participants. And, we do so by controlling that which we can control - diet and exercise. By no means, do I eat perfectly. I am a work in progress, and I have come a long way!