original post date: 3/15/10
...not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly...Romans 12:3 (portion).
We as women often assume the roles of caregivers, selfless, loving, kind (some men too). But what we sometimes neglect is the notion of 'self-care'. We were good loving, caring mothers who insured our children had everything they needed in terms of diet, exercise, sleep. Many of us doing the same for our husbands and even more still extending themselves to others, as an expression of our love. However, we also sometimes neglect a very important person in the midst of all that selflessess....ourselves.
It is as important, if not moreso, to think AS HIGHLY of ourselves as we should - as children of God as it is NOT to think more highly of ourselves than we ought. We should acknowledge that we are worth the time, money and effort it takes to make sure we are healthy, happy, whole and rested.
Take time today to give to yourself.
Congratulations time!!
CONGRATULATIONS!! to Vann H. (drum roll please.........) Down 11lbs, 3.5inches in the waist, 2 inches in her bust, .5 inches n her hips....for a total of 6 inches & 11lbs in 7 days!!! Who's that slim shady!?! U better rock the Casbar - ROCK IT!!
CONGRATULATIONS!! to Jeanine, Tiffany, KT and Madison for choosing to let me join with them on their healthy journey!! Thank you for trusting me ladies. I love you and look forward to supporting you in your goals!
Recipe: OK, this was supposed to be saved for cook-out time, but I made it yesterday and YUM...so pretending you are at a cookout is sufficient to enjoy this tasty take on a family favorite.
Cook out Time!
You don’t have to miss out on all the grill fixins’ just because you are eating healthy.
Heartfelt Potato Salad
2 lb. red or new potatoes
2 tbsp. chopped dill
4 oz. white wine
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Lo-Salt (or ½ tsp reg salt and ½ tsp Nu-Salt)
1/2 tsp. pepper (or to taste)
1 sm. red onion (diced)
3 hard boiled eggs, sliced (no yolks)
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp cilantro
Place potatoes and eggs in warm water with 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil and simmer eggs 8 minutes and continue cooking potatoes until tender. When potatoes are done, submerge in cold water to stop cooking.
Place wine, mustard, dill, vinegar, salt and pepper and thyme, cilantro in a bowl and mix with whisk and slowly add oil while whisking.
Cut potatoes in 3/8 inch slices and mix with dressing. Add eggs, and onions.
Twisted Cole Slaw
1 head green cabbage
1 head red/purple cabbage
3 carrots
2 packets splenda/truvia
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp low-salt
1 tsp pepper
½ c apple cider vinegar
¼ c white wine
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon (if desired)
Grate cabbages and carrots together, toss. Place all other ingredients in a bowl and mix with whisk and slowly add oil while whisking. Once blended, pour over cabbage/carrot mixture and toss. Refrigerate for at least 2hrs.
Have your potato salad and your cole slaw with your grilled chicken breast and you won’t miss a thing!
Prayer: Lord, cover each one of my sisters and brothers and bless them with your goodness. Help us all to reach our goals. Remind us to look to you for emotional support and not to food. Help us to consider each day, each meal, the impact of what we choose to put into our bodies. Remind us to take time out to clear our minds, connect with you and rest and exercise our bodies.
In Jesus name we pray and ask it all. Amen!
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Blame it on the ______________________
original post date: 3/12/10
Is 63:17 O, Lord, why has thou made us to err from thy ways and hardened your heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance.
The blame game. Even the chosen people of God played it. Blaming God for their disobedience. People often assuage their guilt about a given situation by displacing responsibility for their actions. "It ain't my fault" or "Blame it on the alcohol" or "Blame it on the rain" all songs about something that someone did that they realize they should not have done but instead of owning the responsibility for their actions, they looked for some object outside of themselves to place blame. The likelihood of repeating an error that one has made and not accepted responsibility for the action are far greater than when we 'own up' to what we did and learn from it.
Let responsibility and accountability start today.
Congratulation's time:
Vann H. Down a fantastic, fabulous, fat-free 4lbs!! in 4days!! Can I get a whoop, whoop!! you go girl!!
Cossandra S. Down an amazing 12lbs and 11inches in just 1 month!!! WHAT!?! Did I see you in a magazine girlfriend!! U betta work!! You go girl!
Me. (Lisa T.) Down 7lbs in 7 days and ALMOST in a size 10 - without a body shaper on!! (I can't zip it yet tho-lol) Y'all betta clap it up for me!!!
Tish C. - Way to get started sista!! I'm so glad you decided to go on this journey with us!
Prayer:
Lord, I acknowledge my weakness and my shortfalls. I bring them before You and present them to Your altar. In the humility of my brokenness, I beg You to keep me from repeating those same mistakes. I realize that apart from You I can do nothing, I am nothing. But in You, I can do the impossible. Thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to forgive myself. I love you Lord, with all my heart. In Jesus name. Amen.
Recipe:
Its friday, so in lieu of the recipe, I'll provide some restaurant solutions so we can stay on track even if we want to go out.
Applebee's:
Grilled Tilapia w/Mango Salsa (comes with rice and veggies)
Sizzling Chicken Skillet (order with no dressing or tortillas).
Mesquite chicken salad (order with no dressing, the corn and beans will count as your carb)
TGI Friday's:
Sizzling Chicken/Steak or Combo Fajita (order without tortilla) Order w/baked potato
Macaroni Grill:
Pollo Margo "skinny chicken" (order with no cheese, no dressing)
Chicken Toscana (order with no bacon, no cheese, no dressing)
Simple Samon
Mediterranean shrimp
Activities to add to you weekend:
Brisk walk in the park
Bowling
Roller skating
Bike riding
and of course my favorite (which I don't save for the weekend....) Wii!!!
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
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Is 63:17 O, Lord, why has thou made us to err from thy ways and hardened your heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance.
The blame game. Even the chosen people of God played it. Blaming God for their disobedience. People often assuage their guilt about a given situation by displacing responsibility for their actions. "It ain't my fault" or "Blame it on the alcohol" or "Blame it on the rain" all songs about something that someone did that they realize they should not have done but instead of owning the responsibility for their actions, they looked for some object outside of themselves to place blame. The likelihood of repeating an error that one has made and not accepted responsibility for the action are far greater than when we 'own up' to what we did and learn from it.
Let responsibility and accountability start today.
Congratulation's time:
Vann H. Down a fantastic, fabulous, fat-free 4lbs!! in 4days!! Can I get a whoop, whoop!! you go girl!!
Cossandra S. Down an amazing 12lbs and 11inches in just 1 month!!! WHAT!?! Did I see you in a magazine girlfriend!! U betta work!! You go girl!
Me. (Lisa T.) Down 7lbs in 7 days and ALMOST in a size 10 - without a body shaper on!! (I can't zip it yet tho-lol) Y'all betta clap it up for me!!!
Tish C. - Way to get started sista!! I'm so glad you decided to go on this journey with us!
Prayer:
Lord, I acknowledge my weakness and my shortfalls. I bring them before You and present them to Your altar. In the humility of my brokenness, I beg You to keep me from repeating those same mistakes. I realize that apart from You I can do nothing, I am nothing. But in You, I can do the impossible. Thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to forgive myself. I love you Lord, with all my heart. In Jesus name. Amen.
Recipe:
Its friday, so in lieu of the recipe, I'll provide some restaurant solutions so we can stay on track even if we want to go out.
Applebee's:
Grilled Tilapia w/Mango Salsa (comes with rice and veggies)
Sizzling Chicken Skillet (order with no dressing or tortillas).
Mesquite chicken salad (order with no dressing, the corn and beans will count as your carb)
TGI Friday's:
Sizzling Chicken/Steak or Combo Fajita (order without tortilla) Order w/baked potato
Macaroni Grill:
Pollo Margo "skinny chicken" (order with no cheese, no dressing)
Chicken Toscana (order with no bacon, no cheese, no dressing)
Simple Samon
Mediterranean shrimp
Activities to add to you weekend:
Brisk walk in the park
Bowling
Roller skating
Bike riding
and of course my favorite (which I don't save for the weekend....) Wii!!!
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
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Push Press Pray
original post date: 3/11/10
Press toward the mark for the prize... Phil 3:14
The word 'press' implies that some exertion is required to achieve the goal. When we press a button, we focus energy through our fingers and produce pressure to cause that button to depress. When we press toward the mark for Christ - we also have to exert energy to make anything happen. That 'press' is in His word and at work in His ministry. Likewise for our weightloss goals. If we don't 'press' or exert energy, we won't lose weight. You have to get moving and continue eating the foods that God has designed to cause your body to operate optimally. All of these 'presses' work together. We are 3 part beings; mind, body and spirit. We have to fulfill the needs of each of our parts so that we may operate optimally.
If we don't 'press' ourselves we won't acheive our goals. Nothing worth having happens by accident. Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Pray and ask God to order your steps and strengthen your walk - in Him, in weightloss, in LIFE. Don't exclude God from any area of your life. He wants to be in it. Pray without ceasing. Read His word and find out what He desires for you today. Pray.
Recipe:
Chicken and Mixed Vegs - Asian style
1lb chicken
16oz Chinese Vegs
1lg onion chunky cut
1 green pepper cut in strips
1/4 c garlic sauce (go to the chinese restaurant and just ask for some. They'll charge about .50c but it will make your meal taste authentic.)
Pepper to taste
White Rice - steamed
Cook chicken until its no longer pink in the middle. Add onions and green pepper, cook until onions are translucent. Add other vegetables and sauce and cover and reduce heat. Serve over white rice.
1/2c Rice - 1 serving carb B
2oz Chicken - 1 serving protien A
Vegs - have as much as you like!
Prayer: Lord help us to press forward and not give up on ourselves. Remind us that the race is not givent to the strong or the swift but to them that endure to the end. Cover us and keep us today as we put you first in all that we do. Remind us to love one another and trust you with all we do.
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035 704-493-2035
Eat to Lose! Call for a consultation!!
Press toward the mark for the prize... Phil 3:14
The word 'press' implies that some exertion is required to achieve the goal. When we press a button, we focus energy through our fingers and produce pressure to cause that button to depress. When we press toward the mark for Christ - we also have to exert energy to make anything happen. That 'press' is in His word and at work in His ministry. Likewise for our weightloss goals. If we don't 'press' or exert energy, we won't lose weight. You have to get moving and continue eating the foods that God has designed to cause your body to operate optimally. All of these 'presses' work together. We are 3 part beings; mind, body and spirit. We have to fulfill the needs of each of our parts so that we may operate optimally.
If we don't 'press' ourselves we won't acheive our goals. Nothing worth having happens by accident. Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Pray and ask God to order your steps and strengthen your walk - in Him, in weightloss, in LIFE. Don't exclude God from any area of your life. He wants to be in it. Pray without ceasing. Read His word and find out what He desires for you today. Pray.
Recipe:
Chicken and Mixed Vegs - Asian style
1lb chicken
16oz Chinese Vegs
1lg onion chunky cut
1 green pepper cut in strips
1/4 c garlic sauce (go to the chinese restaurant and just ask for some. They'll charge about .50c but it will make your meal taste authentic.)
Pepper to taste
White Rice - steamed
Cook chicken until its no longer pink in the middle. Add onions and green pepper, cook until onions are translucent. Add other vegetables and sauce and cover and reduce heat. Serve over white rice.
1/2c Rice - 1 serving carb B
2oz Chicken - 1 serving protien A
Vegs - have as much as you like!
Prayer: Lord help us to press forward and not give up on ourselves. Remind us that the race is not givent to the strong or the swift but to them that endure to the end. Cover us and keep us today as we put you first in all that we do. Remind us to love one another and trust you with all we do.
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035 704-493-2035
Eat to Lose! Call for a consultation!!
Who do you see when you look at me? (or yourself)
Original post date: 3/9/10
John 4:4-26 Am I the adulterous whore or am I the passionate evangelist? If the truth be told, I am both. Fortunately, God sees within us, often past what we even see of ourselves or who we might be at this particular moment in time. If I were to stay locked up in what I see I won't be able to even conceive of doing the things that God would have me to do. All my dreams would be beyond my reach. But I choose to listen today and see who God says I am. In consuming the Living Water I become filled and desire to tell others about this drink that quenched my thirst, my emptiness.
But if I would have stayed in my own opinion of myself - or even someone else's opinion of myself, I might still just be that adulterous whore. BUT GOD! Now I can see myself through God's eyes. Its still cloudy and I still sometimes see the old me and get scared that 'she' couldn't possibly achieve anything. But when I pray...God infuses me with the strength to be me, covered in Him! That's the best me I have. The best me I am.
Let's take another look at ourselves. Stand in front of God and let Him reflect to you who you really are. A royal priesthood. A holy people. Not a slave to our flesh but instead, lord over it. Then make choices based on who God says you are!
Congratulations Time:
Kaylah S. - You took a big girl pill last night! Way to step up to the plate young lady! Deciding that there is no time like RIGHT NOW to get started on your goals. I promise to walk the journey with you. I love you and you're gonna do this!!
Kenya J. - Alright sista! Bless that man of God (your husband). He's got your back and I'm glad you saw something good here. You are well on your way. Send me your results so we can get you started IMMEDIATELY!
Shelby T. - You just bless me! I'm glad you are taking authority over your health. It already shows. You are just going to add one more peice to the puzzle and WATCH OUT! We got this!
Sonia M. - Your dedication and 'won't quit' attitude is remarkable! The small changes that we've made are going to get your metabolism SUPERCHARGED! Look OUT - sexy!
Judy D. - I can't believe you COOKED for yourself!!!! HEHEHE - I love you my 'cookie'! Way to put it in gear and not let a moment take you out. Glad you enjoyed the 'rice porrige' recipe. - Love you girl and you know I got your back!!
Recipe:
Shrimp and Grits (one serving)
5 medium shrimp, deveined, defrosted, pat dry - dry season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Lo Salt, pepper, chili powder
Grits - cook as desired, season with garlic, butter buds, pepper
In a preheated pan, with 1 quick short spray of Pam, put a nice crust on shrimp and turn once. Don't cook shrimp long or they will be tough. Plate them on top of 1/2 cup of grits and enjoy.
Cook time - 5-10 mins, depending on which grits you use!
Prayer: God, allow me to see myself as you see me so that I don't short change you! Help me to be full of your glory and confidence as I attack my goals. Cover me with your protection and lead me and guide me in all truth. I love you Lord and I'm glad I never have to do this alone!
In Jesus' name - AMEN!!
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035 704-493-2035
Eat to Lose! Call for a consultation!!
John 4:4-26 Am I the adulterous whore or am I the passionate evangelist? If the truth be told, I am both. Fortunately, God sees within us, often past what we even see of ourselves or who we might be at this particular moment in time. If I were to stay locked up in what I see I won't be able to even conceive of doing the things that God would have me to do. All my dreams would be beyond my reach. But I choose to listen today and see who God says I am. In consuming the Living Water I become filled and desire to tell others about this drink that quenched my thirst, my emptiness.
But if I would have stayed in my own opinion of myself - or even someone else's opinion of myself, I might still just be that adulterous whore. BUT GOD! Now I can see myself through God's eyes. Its still cloudy and I still sometimes see the old me and get scared that 'she' couldn't possibly achieve anything. But when I pray...God infuses me with the strength to be me, covered in Him! That's the best me I have. The best me I am.
Let's take another look at ourselves. Stand in front of God and let Him reflect to you who you really are. A royal priesthood. A holy people. Not a slave to our flesh but instead, lord over it. Then make choices based on who God says you are!
Congratulations Time:
Kaylah S. - You took a big girl pill last night! Way to step up to the plate young lady! Deciding that there is no time like RIGHT NOW to get started on your goals. I promise to walk the journey with you. I love you and you're gonna do this!!
Kenya J. - Alright sista! Bless that man of God (your husband). He's got your back and I'm glad you saw something good here. You are well on your way. Send me your results so we can get you started IMMEDIATELY!
Shelby T. - You just bless me! I'm glad you are taking authority over your health. It already shows. You are just going to add one more peice to the puzzle and WATCH OUT! We got this!
Sonia M. - Your dedication and 'won't quit' attitude is remarkable! The small changes that we've made are going to get your metabolism SUPERCHARGED! Look OUT - sexy!
Judy D. - I can't believe you COOKED for yourself!!!! HEHEHE - I love you my 'cookie'! Way to put it in gear and not let a moment take you out. Glad you enjoyed the 'rice porrige' recipe. - Love you girl and you know I got your back!!
Recipe:
Shrimp and Grits (one serving)
5 medium shrimp, deveined, defrosted, pat dry - dry season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Lo Salt, pepper, chili powder
Grits - cook as desired, season with garlic, butter buds, pepper
In a preheated pan, with 1 quick short spray of Pam, put a nice crust on shrimp and turn once. Don't cook shrimp long or they will be tough. Plate them on top of 1/2 cup of grits and enjoy.
Cook time - 5-10 mins, depending on which grits you use!
Prayer: God, allow me to see myself as you see me so that I don't short change you! Help me to be full of your glory and confidence as I attack my goals. Cover me with your protection and lead me and guide me in all truth. I love you Lord and I'm glad I never have to do this alone!
In Jesus' name - AMEN!!
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035 704-493-2035
Eat to Lose! Call for a consultation!!
SUDDENLY!
ORIGINAL POST DATE 3/11/10
2 Chronicles 29:35b So the service of the house of the Lord was set in order. 36 And Hezekiah rejoiced and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly!
Your body is the temple of the Lord. We have taken the steps to use the foods that God has provided for you, in the right portions, and WOW!!! Suddenly!!! You have results from your diligence! Suddenly!! You are losing weight, gaining energy, getting fit!! SUDDENLY!!
It didn't happen all by itself...YOU did something with the information you were given. But when you did...WOW!!! SUDDENLY!!!
Congratulations Time:
Louverdia: Great time talking with you on saturday. Vann: You know I always enjoy getting together with you. For the both of you, today is your 'starting' point. Remember to Pray, Plan, Purge, Prepare and then Pray some more. We can't do this with God but with God all things are possible. I'm excited for you!!
Me:) I have been struggling to get out of ALL size 14s and into a true size 12. I was fitting some 12's here and there but notsomuch comfortably and attractively so I've been wearing the loose size 14's that I have. Then I received a beautiful size 12 leopard dress from my mother in the mail sunday. I put it on, zipped it up and boom! It fit! Now - I'm on my way to that size 10! Yeah ME!!!!
Tasha: I am proud of you for staying on track!! Didn't it feel good to get into that outfit that you couldn't wear? Way to go chick!
Pam D.: Its time to go SHOPPING! We shall not we walking around 'hy-ching' (sound it out - you know what that word is) up our britches skinny minny! You can't lose all that weight and not reward yourself with a couple new interim things! YOU GO GIRL!
San: You go girl. 1lb is GREAT. You are exercising so you have to remember that you are also building muscle. Make sure to take those measurements so you can see all you are losing!
Prayer: God, WE THANK YOU!! We appreciate you standing by us and encouraging us and helping us to be an encouragement to one another. Stand in the gap where we leave off, its in you we are strong and not we ourselves. We love you. We worship you. Help us to seek solace, comfort, peace, joy and love in YOU and not in food. Cover us with your protection as we go out today. Keep us in perfect peace as we keep our minds stayed on you!
Recipe:
Curry Chicken & Rice
1lb Grilled chicken strips diced in big chunks
1/4 tsp Curry powder
1/4 c Trader Joe's Curried Sauce
1/4 c onion minced
1/4 c green pepper diced
Nu Salt or Lite Salt & Pepper to taste
1 pkg Trader Joe's - Biryani Curried Rice (frozen)
Combine the first 6 ingredients in a non-stick pan and cook until the chicken has no pink in the middle. You may use a little chicken broth (low sodium) for preparation if required. In the microwave, heat the bag of rice. Combine and enjoy. Be sure to add a vegetable on the side to complete your meal.
I personally don't make this dish all at once unless I'm having company. I know I am not going to want to eat curry a bunch of times in a week. So I prepare one serving at a time, using 2oz of chicken breast, all the seasonings and 2 tbs of the sauce over 1/2 c of the rice.
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
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Eat to Lose! Call for a consultation!!
2 Chronicles 29:35b So the service of the house of the Lord was set in order. 36 And Hezekiah rejoiced and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly!
Your body is the temple of the Lord. We have taken the steps to use the foods that God has provided for you, in the right portions, and WOW!!! Suddenly!!! You have results from your diligence! Suddenly!! You are losing weight, gaining energy, getting fit!! SUDDENLY!!
It didn't happen all by itself...YOU did something with the information you were given. But when you did...WOW!!! SUDDENLY!!!
Congratulations Time:
Louverdia: Great time talking with you on saturday. Vann: You know I always enjoy getting together with you. For the both of you, today is your 'starting' point. Remember to Pray, Plan, Purge, Prepare and then Pray some more. We can't do this with God but with God all things are possible. I'm excited for you!!
Me:) I have been struggling to get out of ALL size 14s and into a true size 12. I was fitting some 12's here and there but notsomuch comfortably and attractively so I've been wearing the loose size 14's that I have. Then I received a beautiful size 12 leopard dress from my mother in the mail sunday. I put it on, zipped it up and boom! It fit! Now - I'm on my way to that size 10! Yeah ME!!!!
Tasha: I am proud of you for staying on track!! Didn't it feel good to get into that outfit that you couldn't wear? Way to go chick!
Pam D.: Its time to go SHOPPING! We shall not we walking around 'hy-ching' (sound it out - you know what that word is) up our britches skinny minny! You can't lose all that weight and not reward yourself with a couple new interim things! YOU GO GIRL!
San: You go girl. 1lb is GREAT. You are exercising so you have to remember that you are also building muscle. Make sure to take those measurements so you can see all you are losing!
Prayer: God, WE THANK YOU!! We appreciate you standing by us and encouraging us and helping us to be an encouragement to one another. Stand in the gap where we leave off, its in you we are strong and not we ourselves. We love you. We worship you. Help us to seek solace, comfort, peace, joy and love in YOU and not in food. Cover us with your protection as we go out today. Keep us in perfect peace as we keep our minds stayed on you!
Recipe:
Curry Chicken & Rice
1lb Grilled chicken strips diced in big chunks
1/4 tsp Curry powder
1/4 c Trader Joe's Curried Sauce
1/4 c onion minced
1/4 c green pepper diced
Nu Salt or Lite Salt & Pepper to taste
1 pkg Trader Joe's - Biryani Curried Rice (frozen)
Combine the first 6 ingredients in a non-stick pan and cook until the chicken has no pink in the middle. You may use a little chicken broth (low sodium) for preparation if required. In the microwave, heat the bag of rice. Combine and enjoy. Be sure to add a vegetable on the side to complete your meal.
I personally don't make this dish all at once unless I'm having company. I know I am not going to want to eat curry a bunch of times in a week. So I prepare one serving at a time, using 2oz of chicken breast, all the seasonings and 2 tbs of the sauce over 1/2 c of the rice.
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
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Willingness vs. Weakness
original post date 2/28/10
Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
We got 2 scriptures today because we really need to understand that spiritual willingness alone is not enough. Our flesh is weak because we often offer it no resistance. We give it whatever it wants. You can't build a 'muscle' without any resistance. So, how do we build our 'spiritual muscle'? God tells us in the same verse - Watch and Pray. With regard to the weight loss - its the same. Our spirit is willing but its not strong. The cookies, cakes, snacks - those are all things that the 'flesh' wants.
We may not even think we 'know' what the 'weight loss - spirit' wants. At least not intuitively. We did-when we were born. We knew we needed 'food to live'. As babies, we craved 'milk'. Not because it tasted good or made us feel 'happy', but just because we 'needed' it. But we changed. We got immersed in a relationship with food that was more than just 'nourishment'. The relationship evolved into a dependant one. Food made us 'happy'. Food was associated with 'family'. Food was a 'comfort'. Food was a 'reward'. Food was a 'friend'. Think about how you got here. Think - I'll wait.
Now think about where you want to be. Think - I'll wait. Picture yourself happier, healthier, full of energy, sexier...I mean BOOM POW! Ya'll are already a 'georgious' group of people (seriously - we IZ a cute bunch of folks - I've met you all so I know!) But imagine everything all tight, healthy and fit. Food in it proper place is supposed to be nourishment. Its supposed to provide energy. Let's exercise our spiritual muscles and strengthen our minds - WATCH and PRAY. Free your mind. The rest will follow. (thanks en-vogue)
Congratulations time!!
Ms. "Johnnie-come-too-EARLY" San!! You know you weighed in too soon, but GURL!! 4LBS IN 2 DAYS!! I'm not mad at ya!! Stay focused. and STAY off the friggin scale! - Congratulations!!
Tracey - You got your plan now Work it Girl!! Congratulations on starting your journey!!
Prayer: Touch our minds and help us to focus. We need you daily Lord. Go before us and encourage us along the way. We can't do this alone, we need you and we need each other. Thank you for your daily mercies and forgiveness. Help us to forgive ourselves and move forward. We love you.
In Jesus Name - Amen
Recipe:
Tropical Breakfast Risotto
Ingredients:
1 cup Arborio rice (this is the Italian rice risotto is made with)
2 cups water
1 15 oz container rice milk
1 cup fresh cubed pineapple (retain the juice)
1 cup firm banana, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions:
Bring water with rice to a boil in medium-sized sauce or soup pan on high heat. Once it comes to a boil, turn heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently for creaminess.
While rice is cooking prepare rest of ingredients.
As water is absorbed in rice add pineapple juice and keep cooking. When that is absorbed, add the container of rice milk. As that gets absorbed, but while still creamy, add rest of ingredients. Heat for another 2-3 minutes and serve when rice is tender. It should be still juicy and creamy without being runny. This dish is good served warm or cold.
KEEP WALKING ON WATER!!
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035 704-493-2035
Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
We got 2 scriptures today because we really need to understand that spiritual willingness alone is not enough. Our flesh is weak because we often offer it no resistance. We give it whatever it wants. You can't build a 'muscle' without any resistance. So, how do we build our 'spiritual muscle'? God tells us in the same verse - Watch and Pray. With regard to the weight loss - its the same. Our spirit is willing but its not strong. The cookies, cakes, snacks - those are all things that the 'flesh' wants.
We may not even think we 'know' what the 'weight loss - spirit' wants. At least not intuitively. We did-when we were born. We knew we needed 'food to live'. As babies, we craved 'milk'. Not because it tasted good or made us feel 'happy', but just because we 'needed' it. But we changed. We got immersed in a relationship with food that was more than just 'nourishment'. The relationship evolved into a dependant one. Food made us 'happy'. Food was associated with 'family'. Food was a 'comfort'. Food was a 'reward'. Food was a 'friend'. Think about how you got here. Think - I'll wait.
Now think about where you want to be. Think - I'll wait. Picture yourself happier, healthier, full of energy, sexier...I mean BOOM POW! Ya'll are already a 'georgious' group of people (seriously - we IZ a cute bunch of folks - I've met you all so I know!) But imagine everything all tight, healthy and fit. Food in it proper place is supposed to be nourishment. Its supposed to provide energy. Let's exercise our spiritual muscles and strengthen our minds - WATCH and PRAY. Free your mind. The rest will follow. (thanks en-vogue)
Congratulations time!!
Ms. "Johnnie-come-too-EARLY" San!! You know you weighed in too soon, but GURL!! 4LBS IN 2 DAYS!! I'm not mad at ya!! Stay focused. and STAY off the friggin scale! - Congratulations!!
Tracey - You got your plan now Work it Girl!! Congratulations on starting your journey!!
Prayer: Touch our minds and help us to focus. We need you daily Lord. Go before us and encourage us along the way. We can't do this alone, we need you and we need each other. Thank you for your daily mercies and forgiveness. Help us to forgive ourselves and move forward. We love you.
In Jesus Name - Amen
Recipe:
Tropical Breakfast Risotto
Ingredients:
1 cup Arborio rice (this is the Italian rice risotto is made with)
2 cups water
1 15 oz container rice milk
1 cup fresh cubed pineapple (retain the juice)
1 cup firm banana, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions:
Bring water with rice to a boil in medium-sized sauce or soup pan on high heat. Once it comes to a boil, turn heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently for creaminess.
While rice is cooking prepare rest of ingredients.
As water is absorbed in rice add pineapple juice and keep cooking. When that is absorbed, add the container of rice milk. As that gets absorbed, but while still creamy, add rest of ingredients. Heat for another 2-3 minutes and serve when rice is tender. It should be still juicy and creamy without being runny. This dish is good served warm or cold.
KEEP WALKING ON WATER!!
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035 704-493-2035
Why whole?
Original post 2/20/10
Genesis 1: 29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
God created the world before he created man. He got everything ready for us that we would need to be healthy and whole. This article has a very good insight on, "Choosing Whole, Unprocessed Foods for Health" I hope you enjoy it.
Eating healthy does not have to be boring. It will, however, take some 'brain washing'. Yeah - I said it, 'Brain Washing'! We have to 'WASH' our 'BRAINS' and 'rinch' (yeah I said rinch - ya'll know I meant 'rinse') out all the old habits we have developed over the years. At first, that won't be easy, I'm sure of it. It wasn't easy for me. But hopefully, as you see results, start to feel better, get more energy, the benefits will outweigh those old habits. We can't expect different results from doing the same old stuff. You can do it. One meal or snack at a time. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Congratulations Time!!
San!! -You was on a mission yesterday getting your foodstuffs together to get this 'PLAN' in action! Keep me posted on your progress and hit me up with any more questions (I know you will...and NO, I am not coming to MD to cook4ya! LOL - UR welcome to come to Charlotte!)
Mii and my Wii!! WhooHoo, let me tell ya. That boxing workout is a BEAST!! I got my exercise on and played a little tennis! Go Indya!! (that's me! - yeah, I have a little MPD but ya'll luv me anyway!)
Prayer:
Thank you Lord! Thank you for preparing a place for us. A special place with all we need. Thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to forgive myself and others as you forgive me. Cover us in you peace. Keep your promises toward us. Shower us with your blessings and your love. Encourage us to continue to seek your face, daily and help us to stay in your perfect will.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035
Genesis 1: 29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
God created the world before he created man. He got everything ready for us that we would need to be healthy and whole. This article has a very good insight on, "Choosing Whole, Unprocessed Foods for Health" I hope you enjoy it.
Eating healthy does not have to be boring. It will, however, take some 'brain washing'. Yeah - I said it, 'Brain Washing'! We have to 'WASH' our 'BRAINS' and 'rinch' (yeah I said rinch - ya'll know I meant 'rinse') out all the old habits we have developed over the years. At first, that won't be easy, I'm sure of it. It wasn't easy for me. But hopefully, as you see results, start to feel better, get more energy, the benefits will outweigh those old habits. We can't expect different results from doing the same old stuff. You can do it. One meal or snack at a time. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Congratulations Time!!
San!! -You was on a mission yesterday getting your foodstuffs together to get this 'PLAN' in action! Keep me posted on your progress and hit me up with any more questions (I know you will...and NO, I am not coming to MD to cook4ya! LOL - UR welcome to come to Charlotte!)
Mii and my Wii!! WhooHoo, let me tell ya. That boxing workout is a BEAST!! I got my exercise on and played a little tennis! Go Indya!! (that's me! - yeah, I have a little MPD but ya'll luv me anyway!)
Prayer:
Thank you Lord! Thank you for preparing a place for us. A special place with all we need. Thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to forgive myself and others as you forgive me. Cover us in you peace. Keep your promises toward us. Shower us with your blessings and your love. Encourage us to continue to seek your face, daily and help us to stay in your perfect will.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035
Don't short yourself
Original post 2/18/10
2 Kings 13:14 And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows. 16 And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. 17 And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the Lord's deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed them. 18 And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed. 19 And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice.
How many times have we given up on ourselves right before we got our breakthrough? You probably can't answer that question because if you gave up, you didn't get your breakthough. Nothing worth having is not worth fighting for. We can't just try once or twice, we have to try and try and try and keep trying until we actually finally GET what we are striving for. Joash could have had EVERY battle WON for him by the Lord. But he stopped short.
Just 'enough' we'll sometimes say. We only put forth 'x' amount of energy and effort and expect the mountain to fall into the sea. KEEP BEATING! KEEP FIGHTING! KEEP PRAYING! KEEP PLANNING! KEEP DO-ING! We didn't get the weight in one meal. We are NOT going to LOSE it in one meal. Not in one day or even in one week. When you stop beating the rock you short change no one but YOURSELF!
Prayer: God, keep our hand stayed. Help us to trust you and give you the opportunity to help us win this war against un-healthiness. Cover us in safety. Free us from frustration and help us to be mindful that if we keep YOU involved in this journey with us, we CAN'T fail because with Christ ALL things are possible. God, bless each one of my sister's and brothers and keep their minds stayed on you. Help us to encourage and support each other and send prayers up not only for this 'weight' journey but the journey of life we all have which includes our family, our jobs, our everything. Cover it and keep us safe.
In Jesus name. Amen.
CONGRATULATIONS time!
Brooke R. - READY, SET, GO!! Congratulations on taking the first step toward good health and wholeness! I'm proud of you. It takes a lot to admit when you need help. I got you girl!
Judy D. & Tasha M. - Congratulations! Your concern for making sure you stayed on track and made healthy choices for yourselves even when you were hungry - WOW! You are my heroes ladies! Keep going higher!!
Happy Hash
½ c potatoes - chopped
½ Lg. Turkey Sausage - sliced
2 Ts Chopped Onion
½ tsp Garlic
1 Ts Chopped Green Pepper
1 Ts salsa
1 boiled egg white
In non-stick pan sprayed lightly with Pam combine first 5 ingredients. Cook until brown (2 mins – remember, they are already ‘cooked’). Add chopped boiled egg white, turn off heat. Spoon 1 Ts salsa over mix. Ready in less than 5 mins.
(You can also make this in the microwave. Just add boiled egg AFTER everything is done and don’t return to the microwave. It will be heated by the rest of the food.)
Equals 2oz. Protein A, ½ c Carb A, ¼ c vegs. You can add more vegs to the mix (they are FREE) and a fruit on the side if your body type calls for it.
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035 704-493-2035
2 Kings 13:14 And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows. 16 And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. 17 And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the Lord's deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed them. 18 And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed. 19 And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice.
How many times have we given up on ourselves right before we got our breakthrough? You probably can't answer that question because if you gave up, you didn't get your breakthough. Nothing worth having is not worth fighting for. We can't just try once or twice, we have to try and try and try and keep trying until we actually finally GET what we are striving for. Joash could have had EVERY battle WON for him by the Lord. But he stopped short.
Just 'enough' we'll sometimes say. We only put forth 'x' amount of energy and effort and expect the mountain to fall into the sea. KEEP BEATING! KEEP FIGHTING! KEEP PRAYING! KEEP PLANNING! KEEP DO-ING! We didn't get the weight in one meal. We are NOT going to LOSE it in one meal. Not in one day or even in one week. When you stop beating the rock you short change no one but YOURSELF!
Prayer: God, keep our hand stayed. Help us to trust you and give you the opportunity to help us win this war against un-healthiness. Cover us in safety. Free us from frustration and help us to be mindful that if we keep YOU involved in this journey with us, we CAN'T fail because with Christ ALL things are possible. God, bless each one of my sister's and brothers and keep their minds stayed on you. Help us to encourage and support each other and send prayers up not only for this 'weight' journey but the journey of life we all have which includes our family, our jobs, our everything. Cover it and keep us safe.
In Jesus name. Amen.
CONGRATULATIONS time!
Brooke R. - READY, SET, GO!! Congratulations on taking the first step toward good health and wholeness! I'm proud of you. It takes a lot to admit when you need help. I got you girl!
Judy D. & Tasha M. - Congratulations! Your concern for making sure you stayed on track and made healthy choices for yourselves even when you were hungry - WOW! You are my heroes ladies! Keep going higher!!
Happy Hash
½ c potatoes - chopped
½ Lg. Turkey Sausage - sliced
2 Ts Chopped Onion
½ tsp Garlic
1 Ts Chopped Green Pepper
1 Ts salsa
1 boiled egg white
In non-stick pan sprayed lightly with Pam combine first 5 ingredients. Cook until brown (2 mins – remember, they are already ‘cooked’). Add chopped boiled egg white, turn off heat. Spoon 1 Ts salsa over mix. Ready in less than 5 mins.
(You can also make this in the microwave. Just add boiled egg AFTER everything is done and don’t return to the microwave. It will be heated by the rest of the food.)
Equals 2oz. Protein A, ½ c Carb A, ¼ c vegs. You can add more vegs to the mix (they are FREE) and a fruit on the side if your body type calls for it.
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035 704-493-2035
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The very FIRST sin...eating (smh)
Genesis 2:8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 3: 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.' "
4 "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. 5 "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
ALL of the beauty and deliciousness that is/was provided for us by God and here we go. We allow ourselves to be so easily convinced that God is just trying to keep something from us as opposed to do something FOR us or protect us from ourselves. I personally believe the 'forbidden tree' was no more than God's boundary for man. The tree was to remind us that God intended for us to have everything if we only obey Him. Eating the tree did not cause physical death, it caused a spiritual one. What it really did was empower satan. He learned his first lesson about us. We could be easily manipulated. No matter how much we HAVE (because they had EVERYTHING ELSE ALREADY and DOMINION over it all(see Genesis 1:28) we could be convinced that God - the very provider of EVERYTHING WE ALREADY HAVE - is holding out on us. How stupid can we get...I'm sorry - I meant me. I'm just talking to me. How stupid can 'I' get?
Even with all my prayer, study even I daresay success with properly managing my food I still allowed myself to be hoodwinked, led astray, run amuck over a tiny, teeny little 's'mores' this weekend. We went camping and it just couldn't be 'camping' if I didn't eat a 's'more'. I don't know why, but omg...it was the BEST S'MORE I ever had in my life. I danced with my s'more ya'll. It was sooooo yummy....going in. But once that refined sugar (that I haven't eaten in a good long time) got into my system and started reminding me that I don't eat this stuff...OMG FOR REAL. I thought I was gonna die, lol. (not literally - but my stomach was all flip/floppy) for the next 3 days. Now I'm not saying that you have to be perfect nor that I think I'm perfect. But I'm actually glad I got sick. It was a reminder to me that I need to be sober minded always. I could have had campfire fun with the kids and hubby and laughed and enjoyed myself all the more with OUT the 's'mores from hell' (lol - they ain't from hell, but they made me feel like it). Thank God for renewed beginnings and for always teaching. Even in the midst of disobedience.
Congratulations Time:
LaTanya H. Official start this week! I'm proud of you! Making a decision to do what's best for you is not always easy. I know you prayed and struggled for a long time. We'll go shopping together on Wednesday to make sure you plan well for your first week to see tremendous results!
Charlotte Exercise (free or cheap)Tuesday/Thurs - Funky Fit w/Nettie 5pm (Tuckaseegee Rec Center) (free if you live in 28208/28214-$3 others)
Wednesday Night - Funky Fit w/Nettie 5:30 (Bettie Rae Rec Center)(free if you live in 28208/28214-$3 others)
Aerobics w/Tish 7pm (1337 Samuel Street - New Life Fellowship Center) (free)
TimeWarner & DishNetwork OnDemand - check out the aerobics/pilates/yoga and put together a routine.
Note: Please send me any free/cheap exercise in your area w/schedules and I will include it in the newsletter!
We have NO EXCUSES not to be moving. If you don't want to do any of these types exercises just march in place in front of the TV while you watch (I do this on my wii but you can do it freestyle)
Recipe: Tarragon Chicken
3 tablespoons chopped or diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ lb sliced mushrooms
¼ cup white wine
¼ cup nsa chicken broth (nsa-no salt added) or choose low sodium)
◦1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon
◦dash nsa lemon pepper
dash ground or whole dried fennel
2 oz uncooked skinless chicken breast
Rice
◦¼ cup nsa chicken broth
◦½ cup cooked rice
In a hot non-stick skillet, lightly brown the diced onion then add garlic and mushrooms. (I let them brown just a little bit, but watch that the garlic doesn’t burn.) Then add the white wine, chicken broth, tarragon, lemon pepper, and fennel. Cook until the mushrooms are done and most of the liquid is evaporated. Remove into a bowl. Bring the pan back up to temperature to brown the chicken and cook it through. When the chicken is cooked, pour the mushroom mixture back into the pan. Add the rice and the other ¼ cup of broth. Heat just until the rice or pasta is warmed through.
After cooking the chicken, you can slice it and mix it in with the mushroom mixture, or you can keep the chicken separate and mix the mushroom mixture with just the rice or pasta.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for reminders of your love. Thank you for your forgiveness. Thank you for my independence from food and for your help in making sober minded decisions. Lord, bless my family today. My Back to Eden family. Help us to be patience and wait on you. Help us to be diligent and consistent. Remind us to pray, daily, without ceasing, not just 'to' you but 'with' you. Send your angels with answers swiftly. We thank you for your love and all you do to keep us in the apple of your eye. In Jesus name, amen.
Genesis 3: 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.' "
4 "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. 5 "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
ALL of the beauty and deliciousness that is/was provided for us by God and here we go. We allow ourselves to be so easily convinced that God is just trying to keep something from us as opposed to do something FOR us or protect us from ourselves. I personally believe the 'forbidden tree' was no more than God's boundary for man. The tree was to remind us that God intended for us to have everything if we only obey Him. Eating the tree did not cause physical death, it caused a spiritual one. What it really did was empower satan. He learned his first lesson about us. We could be easily manipulated. No matter how much we HAVE (because they had EVERYTHING ELSE ALREADY and DOMINION over it all(see Genesis 1:28) we could be convinced that God - the very provider of EVERYTHING WE ALREADY HAVE - is holding out on us. How stupid can we get...I'm sorry - I meant me. I'm just talking to me. How stupid can 'I' get?
Even with all my prayer, study even I daresay success with properly managing my food I still allowed myself to be hoodwinked, led astray, run amuck over a tiny, teeny little 's'mores' this weekend. We went camping and it just couldn't be 'camping' if I didn't eat a 's'more'. I don't know why, but omg...it was the BEST S'MORE I ever had in my life. I danced with my s'more ya'll. It was sooooo yummy....going in. But once that refined sugar (that I haven't eaten in a good long time) got into my system and started reminding me that I don't eat this stuff...OMG FOR REAL. I thought I was gonna die, lol. (not literally - but my stomach was all flip/floppy) for the next 3 days. Now I'm not saying that you have to be perfect nor that I think I'm perfect. But I'm actually glad I got sick. It was a reminder to me that I need to be sober minded always. I could have had campfire fun with the kids and hubby and laughed and enjoyed myself all the more with OUT the 's'mores from hell' (lol - they ain't from hell, but they made me feel like it). Thank God for renewed beginnings and for always teaching. Even in the midst of disobedience.
Congratulations Time:
LaTanya H. Official start this week! I'm proud of you! Making a decision to do what's best for you is not always easy. I know you prayed and struggled for a long time. We'll go shopping together on Wednesday to make sure you plan well for your first week to see tremendous results!
Charlotte Exercise (free or cheap)Tuesday/Thurs - Funky Fit w/Nettie 5pm (Tuckaseegee Rec Center) (free if you live in 28208/28214-$3 others)
Wednesday Night - Funky Fit w/Nettie 5:30 (Bettie Rae Rec Center)(free if you live in 28208/28214-$3 others)
Aerobics w/Tish 7pm (1337 Samuel Street - New Life Fellowship Center) (free)
TimeWarner & DishNetwork OnDemand - check out the aerobics/pilates/yoga and put together a routine.
Note: Please send me any free/cheap exercise in your area w/schedules and I will include it in the newsletter!
We have NO EXCUSES not to be moving. If you don't want to do any of these types exercises just march in place in front of the TV while you watch (I do this on my wii but you can do it freestyle)
Recipe: Tarragon Chicken
3 tablespoons chopped or diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ lb sliced mushrooms
¼ cup white wine
¼ cup nsa chicken broth (nsa-no salt added) or choose low sodium)
◦1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon
◦dash nsa lemon pepper
dash ground or whole dried fennel
2 oz uncooked skinless chicken breast
Rice
◦¼ cup nsa chicken broth
◦½ cup cooked rice
In a hot non-stick skillet, lightly brown the diced onion then add garlic and mushrooms. (I let them brown just a little bit, but watch that the garlic doesn’t burn.) Then add the white wine, chicken broth, tarragon, lemon pepper, and fennel. Cook until the mushrooms are done and most of the liquid is evaporated. Remove into a bowl. Bring the pan back up to temperature to brown the chicken and cook it through. When the chicken is cooked, pour the mushroom mixture back into the pan. Add the rice and the other ¼ cup of broth. Heat just until the rice or pasta is warmed through.
After cooking the chicken, you can slice it and mix it in with the mushroom mixture, or you can keep the chicken separate and mix the mushroom mixture with just the rice or pasta.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for reminders of your love. Thank you for your forgiveness. Thank you for my independence from food and for your help in making sober minded decisions. Lord, bless my family today. My Back to Eden family. Help us to be patience and wait on you. Help us to be diligent and consistent. Remind us to pray, daily, without ceasing, not just 'to' you but 'with' you. Send your angels with answers swiftly. We thank you for your love and all you do to keep us in the apple of your eye. In Jesus name, amen.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
surrender...AND WIN!!!
Matt 16:21 a. From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, b. and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
You have to KILL those old habits - Dead! For your body to LIVE! Christ had to DIE and be raised again to operate in the fullness of His power. Somethings have to die to receive the fullness of their glory. The caterpillar must surrender his WHOLE being to return as the beautiful butterfly.
Die (kill your old habits) so that you might live! God's Word is applicable and true in all of lifes situation. He tells us how to live. He teaches how to sustain ourselves, our bodies, our lives and most of all our Power. The power that God has given us is not metaphorical. It is LITERAL. He said, GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD. Now, I don't always feel so 'great'. I don't always feel like more than a conqueror. But how I feel doesn't matter. Its who I am. I want my body to function without pills and shots and dialysis and doctor visits so I have to do for my body what it NEEDS not what it 'wants'. It surely doesn't want to give up cake or sweet treats or fried chicken. But it NEEDS to die to the binds of those foods so that it can LIVE. I have to make the choices, just as Christ did, to surrender some thing in order to win EVERYTHING.
Congratulations Time!!
Kim J./Keliah J. (Baltimore, MD) - Ya'll keep showing what a mother/daughter tag team is all about! Mom(Kim) down a total of 26lbs and daughter (Keliah) down 11lbs. I'm so proud of you both. Kim a extra special shout out for being ALL THE WAY out them 300's. No turning back. You gaining on that contest win. Keep me posted!!
Don't forget the contests! Mano a mano - First to lose 15lbs: Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificate.
Size 14 Dress contest - Black Dress&Accessories
Size 12 Dress contest - Dress&Accessories
Size 18 Designer Bag contest - Silver Designer bag courtesy of Fabulouslacewigs.com
Side Note: Tracey has gone from size 24 to 14(goals last week email). Tracy, send me your contact info so I can send you a special something. I'm so proud of you sister. Stick to it. The race is not given to the strong or the swift but to them that endureth til the end...EVERY RACE. ANY RACE. Your Christian RACE and your LIFE race.
Recipe: Pineapple Chicken & Veggies w/rice
1lb Grilled Chicken Strips (cooked by you is best; but you can choose Butter ball in the deli case it has low sodium)
10oz bag of frozen mixed chinese veggies
1/4 cup of Pineapple Salsa (Trader Joes)
1/2 cup of pineapple chunks (drained)
Cooked rice
Note: This makes a family size portion. I don't usually prepare it this way if I'm eating it just for me. I just mix up the chicken with 1/2 tsp of the pinapple salsa and add a few chunks of the pinapple toss it in with a cup of veggies and nuke it and put it over some rice for a meal in minutes.
The long way: Sautee the chicken in the pineapple salsa, add veggies, pineapple chunks and serve over rice. It doesn't take MUCH longer but I don't particularly like messing up a pan in the middle of the day:)
Exchanges: 2oz of Protein B; 1/2 cup Veggie A; 1/2 cup carb B; 1/4 cup fruit B
Make sure you use this meal appropriately for your body type.
Prayer: Lord, let me be an instrument of your peace. Help me to surrender my will today and replace it with your strength. I need you to be my covering and restore my joy. God I desire a healthy relationship with food and with you. Keep my feet from falling. Help me to place my mind on you all day. I don't want to start out strong and finish weak. Help me to find consistency in your holy spirit to the tearing down of strongholds. Bless all those I come in contact with today. Destroy yokes and remove doubt. Heal bodies Lord. Strengthen minds. Restore peace and establish your kingdom, in Jesus Name. Amen.
You have to KILL those old habits - Dead! For your body to LIVE! Christ had to DIE and be raised again to operate in the fullness of His power. Somethings have to die to receive the fullness of their glory. The caterpillar must surrender his WHOLE being to return as the beautiful butterfly.
Die (kill your old habits) so that you might live! God's Word is applicable and true in all of lifes situation. He tells us how to live. He teaches how to sustain ourselves, our bodies, our lives and most of all our Power. The power that God has given us is not metaphorical. It is LITERAL. He said, GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD. Now, I don't always feel so 'great'. I don't always feel like more than a conqueror. But how I feel doesn't matter. Its who I am. I want my body to function without pills and shots and dialysis and doctor visits so I have to do for my body what it NEEDS not what it 'wants'. It surely doesn't want to give up cake or sweet treats or fried chicken. But it NEEDS to die to the binds of those foods so that it can LIVE. I have to make the choices, just as Christ did, to surrender some thing in order to win EVERYTHING.
Congratulations Time!!
Kim J./Keliah J. (Baltimore, MD) - Ya'll keep showing what a mother/daughter tag team is all about! Mom(Kim) down a total of 26lbs and daughter (Keliah) down 11lbs. I'm so proud of you both. Kim a extra special shout out for being ALL THE WAY out them 300's. No turning back. You gaining on that contest win. Keep me posted!!
Don't forget the contests! Mano a mano - First to lose 15lbs: Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificate.
Size 14 Dress contest - Black Dress&Accessories
Size 12 Dress contest - Dress&Accessories
Size 18 Designer Bag contest - Silver Designer bag courtesy of Fabulouslacewigs.com
Side Note: Tracey has gone from size 24 to 14(goals last week email). Tracy, send me your contact info so I can send you a special something. I'm so proud of you sister. Stick to it. The race is not given to the strong or the swift but to them that endureth til the end...EVERY RACE. ANY RACE. Your Christian RACE and your LIFE race.
Recipe: Pineapple Chicken & Veggies w/rice
1lb Grilled Chicken Strips (cooked by you is best; but you can choose Butter ball in the deli case it has low sodium)
10oz bag of frozen mixed chinese veggies
1/4 cup of Pineapple Salsa (Trader Joes)
1/2 cup of pineapple chunks (drained)
Cooked rice
Note: This makes a family size portion. I don't usually prepare it this way if I'm eating it just for me. I just mix up the chicken with 1/2 tsp of the pinapple salsa and add a few chunks of the pinapple toss it in with a cup of veggies and nuke it and put it over some rice for a meal in minutes.
The long way: Sautee the chicken in the pineapple salsa, add veggies, pineapple chunks and serve over rice. It doesn't take MUCH longer but I don't particularly like messing up a pan in the middle of the day:)
Exchanges: 2oz of Protein B; 1/2 cup Veggie A; 1/2 cup carb B; 1/4 cup fruit B
Make sure you use this meal appropriately for your body type.
Prayer: Lord, let me be an instrument of your peace. Help me to surrender my will today and replace it with your strength. I need you to be my covering and restore my joy. God I desire a healthy relationship with food and with you. Keep my feet from falling. Help me to place my mind on you all day. I don't want to start out strong and finish weak. Help me to find consistency in your holy spirit to the tearing down of strongholds. Bless all those I come in contact with today. Destroy yokes and remove doubt. Heal bodies Lord. Strengthen minds. Restore peace and establish your kingdom, in Jesus Name. Amen.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Keep it on Lock!!
Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
The GREAT news is that God has given us the ability and authority to overcome EVERY obstacle that we face, while on this earth. We have super powers. We really do. The bad thing about it, is we are our own cryptonite. We allow our own thoughts and actions to supercede the abilities that God has placed in us.
The principle of binding and loosing is not an abstract one. It is a recurring theme that God has shown us time and time again but we loose sight of it because we have 'sight'. We keep forgetting to walk by faith and not by sight. When we resist the devil, he does flee. He has to do what God's word says about him. But when we see him out of the corner of our eye or when he comes back, we think that our power didn't work. It did. It does. It just ain't over yet.
Every day we have to make the choice to bind and loose. The journey that we are on to get healthy and stay healthy is not a temporal one. It is a life long journey. We can't bind up unhealthy habits and loose good habits for a week and think that's got us covered for the next 100 years. It doesn't work like that. We have to be careful when we are setting goals because we are often too shortsighted. Its not about a number on the scale, its about several #s. Blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, A1C, Ketones, BMI, BF%...we can't just get to one number and sit down. The promises of God are YEA and AMEN. He made promises to us, but just like accepting Christ; we have to be an active participant in the promises. Choose LIFE! God has some things He needs you to do.
Congratulations Time:
Kamikka W. OUT of the 300's for real!! Down from 347 (May 25th) to 295 (June 29th). I don't know what we gonna do with you with you chick. You knew you was cute at 347, lawd help us at 295 (and still dropping). Errbody - stretch your hand to Mika and say a prayer that the Lord keep her close:)
Recipe:
Tired of Rice or potatoes for your Carb? Try this summer bean salad.
Garbanzo Bean Salad
1 14oz can Garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, seeded and diced
1/3 chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablesspoon lemon juice
Lite salt/pepper to taste
Place beans, tomato, cucumber, onion and basil in medium bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lite salt/pepper in a small bowl until combined. Pour over bean mixture and gently toss to combine ingredients.
Exchange: 1/2 cup serving is 1 Carb B. Use it whereever a carb is needed for a fresh summer side dish.
Prayer: Lord, help us to use the keys you have given us. Help us to be consistent. So often we start strong and give up midway. We need you to help us to stand on your promises and not waver in the faith. Sometimes we face obstacles that feel like we can overcome. Remind us of what we are capable of. Show us your way and keep our feet from falling. We love you and thank you for your forgiveness. We wish to honor you today with our choices. In Jesus Name...Amen
The GREAT news is that God has given us the ability and authority to overcome EVERY obstacle that we face, while on this earth. We have super powers. We really do. The bad thing about it, is we are our own cryptonite. We allow our own thoughts and actions to supercede the abilities that God has placed in us.
The principle of binding and loosing is not an abstract one. It is a recurring theme that God has shown us time and time again but we loose sight of it because we have 'sight'. We keep forgetting to walk by faith and not by sight. When we resist the devil, he does flee. He has to do what God's word says about him. But when we see him out of the corner of our eye or when he comes back, we think that our power didn't work. It did. It does. It just ain't over yet.
Every day we have to make the choice to bind and loose. The journey that we are on to get healthy and stay healthy is not a temporal one. It is a life long journey. We can't bind up unhealthy habits and loose good habits for a week and think that's got us covered for the next 100 years. It doesn't work like that. We have to be careful when we are setting goals because we are often too shortsighted. Its not about a number on the scale, its about several #s. Blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, A1C, Ketones, BMI, BF%...we can't just get to one number and sit down. The promises of God are YEA and AMEN. He made promises to us, but just like accepting Christ; we have to be an active participant in the promises. Choose LIFE! God has some things He needs you to do.
Congratulations Time:
Kamikka W. OUT of the 300's for real!! Down from 347 (May 25th) to 295 (June 29th). I don't know what we gonna do with you with you chick. You knew you was cute at 347, lawd help us at 295 (and still dropping). Errbody - stretch your hand to Mika and say a prayer that the Lord keep her close:)
Recipe:
Tired of Rice or potatoes for your Carb? Try this summer bean salad.
Garbanzo Bean Salad
1 14oz can Garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, seeded and diced
1/3 chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablesspoon lemon juice
Lite salt/pepper to taste
Place beans, tomato, cucumber, onion and basil in medium bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lite salt/pepper in a small bowl until combined. Pour over bean mixture and gently toss to combine ingredients.
Exchange: 1/2 cup serving is 1 Carb B. Use it whereever a carb is needed for a fresh summer side dish.
Prayer: Lord, help us to use the keys you have given us. Help us to be consistent. So often we start strong and give up midway. We need you to help us to stand on your promises and not waver in the faith. Sometimes we face obstacles that feel like we can overcome. Remind us of what we are capable of. Show us your way and keep our feet from falling. We love you and thank you for your forgiveness. We wish to honor you today with our choices. In Jesus Name...Amen
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Love is a battlefield
I am fighting for love. I can't seem to let go, the ties that bind are strong. The love is not just the catalyst but also the fuel for my perseverence. I am trying to prove something. What is it? Am I attempting to prove God's word? Love conquers all? That it does, but is it my charge to prove? That I do not know.
I hold on and keep fighting a formidable adversary. But I have to keep reminding myself...I am fighting IN Victory not FOR Victory!!! WE already win. The battle has been fought and won on calvary. Strangely, I fight myself. Every step of the way. I know when and what I 'should' be doing but I allow myself to get in my own way. I 'rest' in 'mess' instead of in God. When I sit back to breathe I fill myself with nonsense instead of encouragement. I allow myself to be surrounded by a blaring TV or an annoying radio instead of cloaking myself in the praises of God. I already WON! So why do I still fill my mind and mouth with woe?
I have to step back and behave like a victor. Behave as one worthy of accolades of success and triumph. Behave as an overcomer. Behave as a winner. Because that's what I am. I am MORE THAN A CONQUEROR! And so are you!!
I hold on and keep fighting a formidable adversary. But I have to keep reminding myself...I am fighting IN Victory not FOR Victory!!! WE already win. The battle has been fought and won on calvary. Strangely, I fight myself. Every step of the way. I know when and what I 'should' be doing but I allow myself to get in my own way. I 'rest' in 'mess' instead of in God. When I sit back to breathe I fill myself with nonsense instead of encouragement. I allow myself to be surrounded by a blaring TV or an annoying radio instead of cloaking myself in the praises of God. I already WON! So why do I still fill my mind and mouth with woe?
I have to step back and behave like a victor. Behave as one worthy of accolades of success and triumph. Behave as an overcomer. Behave as a winner. Because that's what I am. I am MORE THAN A CONQUEROR! And so are you!!
Monday, June 14, 2010
U want mighty works...get around believers...in God and in YOU
Mtt 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Its not enough that you believe in yourself or even in God or in Christ. Christ himself was limited by the level of belief people had in Him. That was so revelatory to me. That's how important it is to believe in your husband, wife, friend, child...we hold some of the keys to their success. Likewise take care to choose carefully those you surround yourself with. Avoid naysayers and narrow minded individuals. They actually thwart your success.
I believe bigger than I can see, not just for me but for you. I believe that you are more than conquerors. I believe that you are mighty men and women not only in charge of your own destinies but you hold the key to the prosperity of your families. Many of you are the 'Joseph' of your families. You are the one making provision for your clan. Your success is not optional its mandatory. You are the glue and mortar for those connected to you.
I always say it...its not FOR you!!! Don't you get it? God wants - needs you to succeed so that you can pull some others out of their circumstances!
Congratulations Time:
Miranda R. - 4 inches! in 2 weeks. That's the way to git'er done! Keep reaching higher heights and deeper depths.
Reminders:
Size 12, Size 14, Size 18, Size 24 contests. Ladies, you better be working toward your goals!! Clorathia - its just you and me in the size 5/6 contest but I'm putting my all into it. Mano a Mano...Patrick(s) lemme hear ya make some noise!!
Recipe:
Too hot in the kitchen
1 Roasted Chicken (supermarket)
Bagged Salad w/salad spritzer (supermarket)
Baked Potatoes from Wendy's on the way home:)(with chives - no sour cream, add butter buds when you get home)
Put it on the plate. EAT - hahahahahahahah IT DON'T GET NO EASIER THAN THAT:)
Exchanges:
1 Protein B (when choosing white meat), 1 carb B, 1 Veggie A
Prayer: Lord, I know that I am able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I can ask or even think according to the power that worketh in me, which is in Christ Jesus. I love you with all my heart, mind, body and soul. I praise your name above all the earth. I worship you with all my heart. I cast my cares and the cares of those I care about on you. I surrender my weaknesses to you for where I am weak, therein am I made strong. I thank you for my limitations for they make me seek you. I thank you for your love and your gentle forgiveness. You are the source of my strength and the strength of my life. In Jesus name, Amen.
Keep walking on water!
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035
Back to Eden: Eat to Lose! Call for a consultation!! $75. Facebook friends: $40
Its not enough that you believe in yourself or even in God or in Christ. Christ himself was limited by the level of belief people had in Him. That was so revelatory to me. That's how important it is to believe in your husband, wife, friend, child...we hold some of the keys to their success. Likewise take care to choose carefully those you surround yourself with. Avoid naysayers and narrow minded individuals. They actually thwart your success.
I believe bigger than I can see, not just for me but for you. I believe that you are more than conquerors. I believe that you are mighty men and women not only in charge of your own destinies but you hold the key to the prosperity of your families. Many of you are the 'Joseph' of your families. You are the one making provision for your clan. Your success is not optional its mandatory. You are the glue and mortar for those connected to you.
I always say it...its not FOR you!!! Don't you get it? God wants - needs you to succeed so that you can pull some others out of their circumstances!
Congratulations Time:
Miranda R. - 4 inches! in 2 weeks. That's the way to git'er done! Keep reaching higher heights and deeper depths.
Reminders:
Size 12, Size 14, Size 18, Size 24 contests. Ladies, you better be working toward your goals!! Clorathia - its just you and me in the size 5/6 contest but I'm putting my all into it. Mano a Mano...Patrick(s) lemme hear ya make some noise!!
Recipe:
Too hot in the kitchen
1 Roasted Chicken (supermarket)
Bagged Salad w/salad spritzer (supermarket)
Baked Potatoes from Wendy's on the way home:)(with chives - no sour cream, add butter buds when you get home)
Put it on the plate. EAT - hahahahahahahah IT DON'T GET NO EASIER THAN THAT:)
Exchanges:
1 Protein B (when choosing white meat), 1 carb B, 1 Veggie A
Prayer: Lord, I know that I am able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I can ask or even think according to the power that worketh in me, which is in Christ Jesus. I love you with all my heart, mind, body and soul. I praise your name above all the earth. I worship you with all my heart. I cast my cares and the cares of those I care about on you. I surrender my weaknesses to you for where I am weak, therein am I made strong. I thank you for my limitations for they make me seek you. I thank you for your love and your gentle forgiveness. You are the source of my strength and the strength of my life. In Jesus name, Amen.
Keep walking on water!
Lisa Thatch - A Caring Professional
704-493-2035
Back to Eden: Eat to Lose! Call for a consultation!! $75. Facebook friends: $40
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Giving Thanks!!
Just getting back from church with my mom in Ohio. I'm so thankful that God created me in his image. I would have missed so much if I harbored unforgiveness in my heart. The love we share and the time we had was wonderful. The blessings of God released upon us and I'm looking forward to the increase.
The message was about looking at the world with 'faith' eyes rather than 'fear' eyes. The israelites spied the land, all looking at the same 'land' but perceiving it quite differently. Most of them were overtaken even before the fight began because it was already lost in their own 'eyes'. Only Caleb and Joshua could look at the land and the spoils God had set before them with the 'faith' to over-TAKE it! I will visualize my victory in all things. I have the victory because God says so.
Not just for me, but His abundance is laid up for all of his children. God is not a respecter of persons. He wants us to have life and life more abundantly. Trust in God and look to HIM not our circumstances.
I will look to you Lord for all the desires of my heart. Deliverance, Healing, Finances, Properity, Love, Peace, Weight Loss, Good Health, Long life, healthy and prosperous friendships, fullfilling marriage and my list can go on and on. I love you Lord and I thank you for promising to withhold from me NO GOOD THING. All that I desire when I seek you first and the Kingdom of God will be added unto me.
You are the source of my strength and the strength of my life. God send a blessing to them that read this post. Encourage them in their coming in and their going out. In their trials and tribulations, encourage them to look to you in the midst of their storm so that they can take the focus off the situation and walk by Faith.
In Jesus Name....amen!
The message was about looking at the world with 'faith' eyes rather than 'fear' eyes. The israelites spied the land, all looking at the same 'land' but perceiving it quite differently. Most of them were overtaken even before the fight began because it was already lost in their own 'eyes'. Only Caleb and Joshua could look at the land and the spoils God had set before them with the 'faith' to over-TAKE it! I will visualize my victory in all things. I have the victory because God says so.
Not just for me, but His abundance is laid up for all of his children. God is not a respecter of persons. He wants us to have life and life more abundantly. Trust in God and look to HIM not our circumstances.
I will look to you Lord for all the desires of my heart. Deliverance, Healing, Finances, Properity, Love, Peace, Weight Loss, Good Health, Long life, healthy and prosperous friendships, fullfilling marriage and my list can go on and on. I love you Lord and I thank you for promising to withhold from me NO GOOD THING. All that I desire when I seek you first and the Kingdom of God will be added unto me.
You are the source of my strength and the strength of my life. God send a blessing to them that read this post. Encourage them in their coming in and their going out. In their trials and tribulations, encourage them to look to you in the midst of their storm so that they can take the focus off the situation and walk by Faith.
In Jesus Name....amen!
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