Since January 2, 2012 I have logged my calories every day for all my meals and snacks. I even tracked my calories on those days I didn't want to (because I knew I was over). I tracked them anyway and now I know what to expect next month. I will be prepared for whatever comes my way so i don't go over my calories like that - it was several days in a row and unrelated to anything, except eating out and not choosing the right thing.
February starts my daily prayer. i will get up when my husband gets in the shower and do at least one of my daily devotions and start my day with prayer. At the end of the day, I will do another daily devotion and end my day with prayer.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Mother's Day & Father's Day
I know it's a little early, but I've had some inspiration.
Here are the cards for the parents this year:
I used the embossing sleeves that come with the Texture Boutique to emboss the card. Red card stock for one side and white for the other. I pop dotted the oval that the tulips are stamped on (this is a discontinued Stampin' Up stamp). Just added my one Happy Mother's Day stamp and voila!
I got my inspiration for this card from Hero Arts. You can't really see it in this picture, but I did print out a ruler on the yellow card stock. I used The Craft Lounge's Nailed It stamp set for the tools. White card stock and a Happy Father's day stamp (stamped in black Staz-On ink) is attached with duct tape. The gray and red/white card stock is part of the Paper Studio's A Boy's Universe pad.
I also made a male birthday card similar to the father's day card, but I used Versamark ink and embossed it in silver.
Here are the cards for the parents this year:
I used the embossing sleeves that come with the Texture Boutique to emboss the card. Red card stock for one side and white for the other. I pop dotted the oval that the tulips are stamped on (this is a discontinued Stampin' Up stamp). Just added my one Happy Mother's Day stamp and voila!
I got my inspiration for this card from Hero Arts. You can't really see it in this picture, but I did print out a ruler on the yellow card stock. I used The Craft Lounge's Nailed It stamp set for the tools. White card stock and a Happy Father's day stamp (stamped in black Staz-On ink) is attached with duct tape. The gray and red/white card stock is part of the Paper Studio's A Boy's Universe pad.
I also made a male birthday card similar to the father's day card, but I used Versamark ink and embossed it in silver.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
2012 - New Year, New Trust
So, last year, I resolved to memorize Philippians 4....that did not happen. I didn't even attempt to do it. I actually forgot about it. I did this because I couldn't come up with my one word (www.myoneword.org).
This year, my one word is trust. There are so many people and things to trust in, I need to put my trust in the right people and things. Trust... where do you put your trust? what are you trusting in?
Since 2012 has already started and, I'm sure, many of you have your resolutions all ready to go and have started working on them already. I am still working through mine. I know what I'm already working on. So, without further adieu...
Part of my problem with New Year's resolutions is that I set too many goals all at once and lose sight of those goals. I'm not letting that happen again this year. I'm tired of gaining and losing the same 10 lbs., starting the year exercising and then stopping three weeks in, doing a daily devotion and skipping an entire week, etc. This year I'm making 30-day goals and then adding to them. After all, doesn't it take 30 days to form a habit? (or something like that?) Hopefully this will help me work through them and build up the habits I want for a healthy lifestyle change.
I saw this on Pinterest and thought it was appropriate to put in this post.
Here is another one that I may attempt one month.
2012 Goals
January: tracking my calories daily. I use the MyFitnessPal app on my iPod. i usually only track breakfast and lunch and skip writing down dinner, but this year, I'm doing it all (breakfast, lunch and dinner...even that one Frango Mint). While tracking my calories, one calorie item I am working on weaning myself off of is added table sugar. I usually take 2 tsp. of sugar in my coffee, since the beginning of January, I have only been doing 1 tsp. My goal is to work my way down to 0 added table sugar in my coffee.
February: pray and get up earlier - maybe the same time as my husband (since he gets in the shower first, this time would be uninterrupted). I have a daily devotion that I do through the youversion Bible app on my iPod, but I severely lack in my prayer time. I'm not consistent. I would like to set aside at least 15 minutes/day to spend praying about what's going on in my life, the lives of my family and friends, as well as the world and what I'm learning about in God's Word.
Lent: February 22-April 5 is Lent. I am not Catholic, but I find that it is a good practice to give up something. After all, Jesus gave himself for me, the least I can do is give up something I enjoy during this time. So, during the Lent season, I will not be drinking soda. (And, hopefully, I will have given up added sugar to my coffee be then too.)
March: exercise...daily. Every day I must do some form of exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. I need to decide if I'm doing this in the morning or evening, but whichever i decide, it will always be the same. I will update this post with the time of day at a later date (before February). I am looking into getting a treadmill - so if you know anyone with a foldable treadmill for a good price, keep me in mind. :)
April: Eat one vegetarian meal per week...besides pasta.
May: goal
June: goal
July: goal
August: goal
September: goal
October: goal
November: goal
December: goal
Analyze what may be behind bad eating habits and lack of exercise and address those issues as you come up with your weight loss plan. Observe and write down certain circumstances, attitudes and habits in your life that may threaten your maintaining a healthy weight. As you create a diet and exercise plan, consider changing certain variables that may be a hindrance to you, or come up with coping mechanisms for things you can’t control. - Source
Original Publish Date: 1/15/2012
This year, my one word is trust. There are so many people and things to trust in, I need to put my trust in the right people and things. Trust... where do you put your trust? what are you trusting in?
Since 2012 has already started and, I'm sure, many of you have your resolutions all ready to go and have started working on them already. I am still working through mine. I know what I'm already working on. So, without further adieu...
Part of my problem with New Year's resolutions is that I set too many goals all at once and lose sight of those goals. I'm not letting that happen again this year. I'm tired of gaining and losing the same 10 lbs., starting the year exercising and then stopping three weeks in, doing a daily devotion and skipping an entire week, etc. This year I'm making 30-day goals and then adding to them. After all, doesn't it take 30 days to form a habit? (or something like that?) Hopefully this will help me work through them and build up the habits I want for a healthy lifestyle change.
I saw this on Pinterest and thought it was appropriate to put in this post.
January: tracking my calories daily. I use the MyFitnessPal app on my iPod. i usually only track breakfast and lunch and skip writing down dinner, but this year, I'm doing it all (breakfast, lunch and dinner...even that one Frango Mint). While tracking my calories, one calorie item I am working on weaning myself off of is added table sugar. I usually take 2 tsp. of sugar in my coffee, since the beginning of January, I have only been doing 1 tsp. My goal is to work my way down to 0 added table sugar in my coffee.
February: pray and get up earlier - maybe the same time as my husband (since he gets in the shower first, this time would be uninterrupted). I have a daily devotion that I do through the youversion Bible app on my iPod, but I severely lack in my prayer time. I'm not consistent. I would like to set aside at least 15 minutes/day to spend praying about what's going on in my life, the lives of my family and friends, as well as the world and what I'm learning about in God's Word.
Lent: February 22-April 5 is Lent. I am not Catholic, but I find that it is a good practice to give up something. After all, Jesus gave himself for me, the least I can do is give up something I enjoy during this time. So, during the Lent season, I will not be drinking soda. (And, hopefully, I will have given up added sugar to my coffee be then too.)
March: exercise...daily. Every day I must do some form of exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. I need to decide if I'm doing this in the morning or evening, but whichever i decide, it will always be the same. I will update this post with the time of day at a later date (before February). I am looking into getting a treadmill - so if you know anyone with a foldable treadmill for a good price, keep me in mind. :)
April: Eat one vegetarian meal per week...besides pasta.
May: goal
June: goal
July: goal
August: goal
September: goal
October: goal
November: goal
December: goal
Analyze what may be behind bad eating habits and lack of exercise and address those issues as you come up with your weight loss plan. Observe and write down certain circumstances, attitudes and habits in your life that may threaten your maintaining a healthy weight. As you create a diet and exercise plan, consider changing certain variables that may be a hindrance to you, or come up with coping mechanisms for things you can’t control. - Source
Original Publish Date: 1/15/2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Come As You Are
That is a title of a song, not just by the popular '90s band Nirvana, but by a Christian group known as Pocket Full of Rocks. You can read the lyrics or listen/watch the video below.
I heard the song on the radio this morning on my way into work and it got me thinking...we can come to Jesus, no matter what. Your past doesn't matter...if you've had sex before marriage, murdered someone, said a bad word...you can still come to Jesus. He's not a big bully looking down upon us. He loves us and wants us to come to Him, He wants to help us carry our burdens. His arms are open wide and waiting for you to come to Him, no matter what's in your past, you can bring it to Him.
Matthew 11: 28-30 says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” With all the day-to-day, I don't know about you, but I often feel weary, I worry about tomorrow and what the future brings. Rest, that is something I long for. Which brings me right into my next verse,
I Peter 5:7 tells us, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Whatever is troubling you, no matter how big or small, bring it to Him. If there is something in your past that you are ashamed of and nobody knows about it, you haven't told anyone...Jesus knows. You can bring this burden to Him. He wants you to come to Him. He is there, listening, waiting...for you. All you have to do is call upon him, confess your sins, and, if you haven't already done so, accept him into your heart. here is a short prayer you can pray: Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ shed His precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Savior.
Just remember, nothing is too big or small for Jesus to help you through. That little disagreement with your spouse/significant other/child/co-worker, a hand gesture while driving (or road rage), stealing...Jesus can handle anything you bring to Him.
Watch the video here:
LYRICS: COME AS YOU ARE
He's not mad at you
He's not disappointed
His grace is greater still,
than all of your wrong choices
He is full of mercy and he is ever kind
Hear his invitation, His arms are open wide
You can come as you are,
with all your broken pieces
And all your shameful scars
The pain you hold in your heart,
bring it all to Jesus
You can come as you are
Louder than the voice that whispers your unworthy
Hear the sound of love,
that tells a different story
Shattering your darkness and pushing through the lies
How tenderly he calls you,
His arms are open wide
You can come as you are,
with all your broken pieces
And all your shameful scars
The pain you hold in your heart,
bring it all to Jesus
You can come as you are
You can come as you are
You can come as you are with all your broken pieces
And all your shameful scars
The pain you hold in your heart,
bring it all to Jesus
You can come as you are
I heard the song on the radio this morning on my way into work and it got me thinking...we can come to Jesus, no matter what. Your past doesn't matter...if you've had sex before marriage, murdered someone, said a bad word...you can still come to Jesus. He's not a big bully looking down upon us. He loves us and wants us to come to Him, He wants to help us carry our burdens. His arms are open wide and waiting for you to come to Him, no matter what's in your past, you can bring it to Him.
Matthew 11: 28-30 says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” With all the day-to-day, I don't know about you, but I often feel weary, I worry about tomorrow and what the future brings. Rest, that is something I long for. Which brings me right into my next verse,
I Peter 5:7 tells us, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Whatever is troubling you, no matter how big or small, bring it to Him. If there is something in your past that you are ashamed of and nobody knows about it, you haven't told anyone...Jesus knows. You can bring this burden to Him. He wants you to come to Him. He is there, listening, waiting...for you. All you have to do is call upon him, confess your sins, and, if you haven't already done so, accept him into your heart. here is a short prayer you can pray: Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ shed His precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Savior.
Just remember, nothing is too big or small for Jesus to help you through. That little disagreement with your spouse/significant other/child/co-worker, a hand gesture while driving (or road rage), stealing...Jesus can handle anything you bring to Him.
Watch the video here:
LYRICS: COME AS YOU ARE
He's not mad at you
He's not disappointed
His grace is greater still,
than all of your wrong choices
He is full of mercy and he is ever kind
Hear his invitation, His arms are open wide
You can come as you are,
with all your broken pieces
And all your shameful scars
The pain you hold in your heart,
bring it all to Jesus
You can come as you are
Louder than the voice that whispers your unworthy
Hear the sound of love,
that tells a different story
Shattering your darkness and pushing through the lies
How tenderly he calls you,
His arms are open wide
You can come as you are,
with all your broken pieces
And all your shameful scars
The pain you hold in your heart,
bring it all to Jesus
You can come as you are
You can come as you are
You can come as you are with all your broken pieces
And all your shameful scars
The pain you hold in your heart,
bring it all to Jesus
You can come as you are
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