No New Years Resolutions

No New Years Resolutions! I have always been big on committing to something with the intent of "21 days to make a habit" and then ten days later not even remembering what I started.

It is with that thought in mind then that I stopped making New Years Resolutions long ago.

Striving to get started and be consistent no matter the date has been a welcomed change to my life.  Mindset is everything, and once you can overcome the battle of your mind, you can accomplish anything. 

Check out this picture demonstration and tell me what you see in the comments below:

Here is what I see..........determination, perseverance, happiness, commitment, youth and vibrancy.

If you start thinking this year I will make a New Years Resolution it places so much pressure on you that should you fail, psychologically, you go right back to telling yourself that "oh well, I can try again next year".

However dear friends, if you get your mindset right and stop making New Years Resolutions you can spend the year being victorious for every challenge you overcome, every step forward you take, every victory and embrace every disappointment as short term.

No New Years Resolutions! say it with me! 

Be victorious this Christmas. Christ came that we might have life and have it more abundantly and what better time than in this season to make lasting changes in your life. Mindset change today is reshaping your future right now. No New Years Resolutions.

Tell me in the comments what you think about the pic demonstration, share this with your friends and let me know how No New Years Resolutions changes your life. Be blessed!

Keeping Perspective

Today I was so busy that Keeping Perspective was difficult.

When does it end?

How much can one really do?

Is 24 hours enough?


These are all questions that I ask myself regularly and I have come to the conclusion that once you embrace the freedom that God gives in Him, then it releases us from the guilt of carrying the burden and frees us to enjoy the journey.

It sounds easy, however it is the MOST difficult thing I have attempted in my entire life.


Thanks for listening. Is anyone out there?

I won today

I won today by being the best positive me I could be.

I won today by thinking of someone else before me.

I won today by not yelling nearly as much as I wanted to. :)

Did you win?

In this lifelong journey of learning me I have discovered that some days I win and some days i lose miserably. This weeks goals are to have devotion for 1/2 hour each morning, workout 1/2 hour each morning keep my children laughing all week, blog 4 times, and consistently give my clients 100%.

They are in the right order faith, family and career and therefore with a little grace and a lot of determination, consistency and zero procrastination the mission will be accomplished.

What will you attempt this week?

1. Write it down.

2. Be accountable to someone

3. Do not give up

Thanks for listening and reading.  Please comment and share the blog.

Learning to Be Consistent

Some days I win and some days I lose. The goal is to be more consistent in order to not self sabotage. I enjoy people and I have so many thoughts some days in my head that I am not sure which ones to move on first.

Do you feel like that sometimes?

I created this blog to deal with all things hair, knitting, crochet, children, life and all things in Darlene's world that will keep me sane and assist someone else.


As it continues to grow I will continue to keep you informed of the changes, ups, downs and in-betweens of becoming a better me.

This dainty little accessory reminds me of the simpler things in life that look so effortless. I will get the link for the pattern and post it for you guys soon.



As the holidays draw near, lets craft together or just let me make you something for that special someone.

Thanks for listening and reading. Please share the post, follow the blog and tell me your comments.

God bless you and keep sane!

Burpee What?

As committed as I have been to this whole weight loss thing, if after I am done anyone says the word Burpee to me I will have to cut them.

The whole idea of getting up and jumping and then getting down and doing a push up is the definition of torture.


If you are running straight or doing 50 situps you are pretty much in a repetitive position for the most part, but this burpee thing works the entire body in one swoop and your mind pays for it before your body understands it.

Ok, so I am done whining. I am getting toned, the inches are going before the pounds and I am loving the extra energy I have from being properly hydrated and eating clean (for the most part).

Here is another pic from my progress.


Like, Share and comment please....let me know what you are thinking. I can take the heat!.

This was taken September 7th. Saturday my fourth and final will turn 1 year old. This means it will have been 5 years since I was able to maintain any specific type of weight loss program since I had been pregnant all that time and delivered all four of my babies via c-section..

Feels like progress. I just keep reminding myself that 5 years to put on, patience to take off. I will not be svelte by next week however next summer I will wear my first two piece.

Thanks for your support. Let's hear you..

Belly Movements

My tummy is getting smaller.


Cannot tell by the scale :( however the inches is starting to show). Pray that I can keep it up.


The biggest keys have been staying hydrated and not eating late at night.

Check out these pics and tell me what you think.

Apologize for the brevity of the post however I had to do it and run :)

8/28

 

9/7

 

Who said changes are easy?

Let me be the honest one.....changing the way you eat, workout, get moving, whatever you choose to call it is not for the faint of heart.

Since making the commitment to get rid of my baby "snack pack" the fridge has been stocked with fruits and greens of every kind.  Yes I have been using them and yes I still want a chocolate chip cookie.

Keeping it real!

Well, enough rambling....gotta get back to my workout.

Oh yeah, I restarted the 20/100 challenge. Don't knit up your brows, I know you started over too.
20 Jumping Jacks
20 Burpees (hate these)
20 Squats
20 Push ups
20 Sit ups



 This week I am up to 40 and it will increase until I get to 100 of each exercise.

Don't sit there shaking your head, join me or at least pray.


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