Day 9: tired of compromising

"I had to decide I was tired of settling, tired of compromising. What happens when you delete "com" from the word compromise? You're left with a "promise." we were made for more than compromise. We were made for God's promise in every area of our lives." Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst

I think we all compromise something in our life. I would use the excuse that people do not care what I am going and just eat. About three years ago I was 180 pounds (seems like a dream now!) I did a lot of compromising and got to where I am now. The quote above hit home today when I read it. I am made for God's promise in every area of my life!!

Day 9:
B- 2 over easy eggs, 2 bacon
Ms- string cheese
L- nothing
As- diet coke ;-)
D- (my boyfriend made chicken ranch, ate about three bites! I had to try it because he made him dinner! Super proud!) I had pork chop (size of a deck of cards) and broccoli

Below is a picture on how I set myself up for success during the week. Starting at the left I made ham crusted breakfast quiche and on the right I made amazing Asian salad. The recipes are from the Belly Fat Cure Fast Track pages 117 and 125. I'm not a big morning person and time seems to slip away from me in the morning so I pre make my breakfast and reheat in the morning. On the fast track lunch is usually always salad. I wanted to switch it up some and try the Amazing Asian Salad. The back bowl of chicken is some that i boiled to have on hand through out the week! For dinner I love to cook when I get home from soccer practice or work. :-)

Remember " we were made for God's promise in every area in our lives." Made to Crave

Day 6, 7, & 8: weekend travel!

I do not even know where to begin. I went out of town this weekend on a girls weekend! It was so much fun! I ate great on Friday but Saturday I went off of the fast track with Jorge Cruise. I did not over do it and I did not go wild at all! I was disappointed that I could not stay on the fast track but I was reminded that this is life. I can not control it and I went along with it! I could have beaten myself up on having one day off but I decided not too. It's not worth it. Instead I knew in my head that today it was back to the fast track.

I have a new step I'm putting into this week that I did not do last week. I am going to walk my wonderful dogs three times this week or do something extra other than practice for soccer.

Day 8:
B- two eggs over easy, 2 bacon pieces
Ms- string cheese
L-nothing(I had a soccer game at 2, not smart to eat before)
As-nothing
Dinner-pork chops and broccoli
Treat-1 chocolate
Water-112oz
How do I feel: super hungry!!!! :/ ( no more skipping meals or snacks!)

:-)

Day five: thankful

It's been a long day of meetings at work, lunch with two of my best friends, and soccer for over an hour! But i am so thankful!!! All I can say is I'm exhausted but so thankful for how the Lord loves me so. I always think I know the desires of my heart but God has a plan for my life that I can either follow or live a life that is not fun and run away from the Lord and be miserable. The Lord is showing me to trust in him more for everything and think of others before myself.

Day five:
B- cottage cheese and walnuts
Ms- cheese
L- salad with chicken and pecans(cheddars) I used little little dressing
As- sunflower seeds
Dinner- steak and cucumber
Treat- 1 square of chocolate
Water- 112 oz of water

Below is the book I'm following and eating from.

Day Four: Reminder

Today I was reminded of the verse,"do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus," Philippians 4:6-7. To be honest sometimes I do not give my worries and anxious thoughts to God and pray about them. I like to think I am super women and can do everything on my own! ;-) This verse is so so good! It says in EVERYTHING (not being able to find your keys, stress at work, hard relationship, things you going through, people who said hateful things to you, and so on) pray about it and tell it to God. When you do this you will get a peace that only God can give you that will calm your heart, head, and sometimes tears. I experienced this tonight!

Today was a little harder for me on day four fast track with Jorge Cruise. Why? Well I am an emotional eater and when something sad or stressful happens to me I want to run to food!! I have always done that. It has been something that would "make" me feel better but thirty minutes later I would feel like poo! Tonight when I was feeling different feelings the thought came to my head to cheat! Yup me cheat! BUT I didn't. You might be thinking, "Mindi, it's ok to give yourself a treat every now and then." And I would say to you Satan get behind me!(lol, jk) I would not have been giving myself a treat I would have been giving into my old ways by which I am trying to break. Instead I drank water and sat and prayed! It is amazing on what you read in the morning that the Lord shows you, and how he reminds you at the end of the day that he is still with you and will never leave you.

Day Four:
B- Eggs and bacon
ms- cheese
L- Salad with chicken
an- cheese with coffee
D- steak and avocado
Treat- 2 squares of chocolate

You might be looking at my old post and thinking to yourself that I eat the same old thing every day. Since I am the only one in my house eating this way and wanting to drop some pounds, when you cook, you have enough for the entire week. To be honest I love cheese, eggs, steak and so I am not complaining at all! Another reason eating this way is easy to do, I do not eat out all the time which saves me money! :D

Day three: what a day!!

Today was an awesome day! The Lord has truly blessed me in the job he put into place. He knew what he was doing when I walking into hof building five years ago. He also allowed me to work part time for hof for those five years! Thank you Jesus!

If you did not know I play soccer! Yup I do!!!! I started playing Indoor soccer over two years ago. I had to take a break last January due to school and work. This past fall I started my own team and they are awesome! I play with the best girls around! They are encouraging and up lifting and committed to playing soccer and playing their hearts out at each game. Today was our first soccer practice for this next season which starts on Sunday! I am very pumped! Who knew I would have loved soccer five years ago? Not me!!!

Fast track day three:
B- forgot to eat!
Ms- cheese stick
L- salad with chicken and pesco sauce on it.
As- coffee with a cheese stick ( I was cold at work!)
D- steak ( the size of my palm) and veggies!
Water- 8 glasses

I want to stay true to my word and myself! I told you I would tell ya my weight and here it is. I weighed in the morning if the 2nd day I was doing the fast track because I forgot on the first day. Here it is....216.6 (head down and ashamed!) I can't believe I let myself become this unhealthy first off! My body is a temple and I only get one on this earth! My Father please please forgive me for putting the processed food in my mouth, over eating and not running to you to be my comfort and provider! Lord help me make my body the temple you intended it to be!


"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day two: last day of being a student

Today is my last day of being a "student" before my first full time job. I am excited for tomorrow like a kid who is excited on the first day of school. I've been part time at House of Faith for about five years doing internship, secretary, sales person, mentor, friend, and planner! I used to do that and school! I was a busy busy women! For now the school books are put away and full time job on the way.

Today was day two of fast track with Jorge Cruise's book. It's been great. I know I've only been on it two days but I feel so much better! I'm not full, I have more energy and I'm not tired at 3 pm! I thought i would be hungry eating less but i haven't! Here is what I ate today!
B- 2 eggs with bacon and water
Ms- nothing( I didn't wake up and had breakfast till 9:30)
L- salad with chicken and avocado( picture of my salad bellow)
As- cheese stick
D- hamburger patty with veggies

Water- nine glasses of water

My friend and I after going to the gym this morning went to albertson's and got a lot of meat! This is the place to go if you need steak or pork chops.(picture below) We split it two ways. They had deals like buy one get two free and so on. All that meat i got for about $13. Stock up and freeze the meat if you plan on doing the fast track!

I hope every one had a wonderful Monday!

Day one: happy new year!

Today was the first day I started fast track by Jorge Cruise. So far so good. The only bad thing is I tried three bites of my home made pound cake for dinner. One day at a time! Other than that this is what I ate:
B- 2 eggs and bacon
Ms- nothing (at church)
L- house salad at cheddars with a little dressing( with no croutons no role)
As- cheese stick ( was really hungry!)
D- steak ( it was so good!) and asparagus ( and three bites of cake )

Water- drank about 6 cups(need to do better tomorrow!)

Although I ate three bites of cake, I did good on eating but could do better Tomorrows goal is no sugar and no carbs!

I am working out tomorrow with a sweet dear friend of mine. We are going to kick into gear tomorrow. :-)