Thursday, July 26, 2012

Thoughts On Being Healthy…er

I’ve noticed lately we are re entering that phase and kick of wanting to renew lifestyles and make drastic changes to our bodies. As a people we are very unsatisfied with the realization we live a sedentary lifestyle. I too have fallen prey to this phase. I’m currently dieting and trying hard to change my lifestyle to be more sugar free and higher proteins and whole wheats. I’ve lost a lot weight and a few inches so I’m feeling good, but WHY am I doing this?

I’m doing it to feel better about myself in all aspects of my life. My confidence took a big hit last year and I’m working very hard to regain it. I’ve decided that I’m tired of looking in the mirror and not seeing myself. I’m seeing a shell of what and who I am. It’s time to reshape, reform , and renew.

Dieting and exercise is more of a battle of the mind than it is the battle of the fork. Having to think about the foods you eat is nearly as exhausting as running 2 miles a day. Also, preparing meals that fit inside your plan can be expensive. I’m thoroughly enjoying cooking all of my meals again, but the money and time spent can nearly make you want to give up….but don’t do it! It is SO worth it!

I’ve started to look great in clothes again and I’m buying sizes I haven’t worn since HIGH SCHOOL! I’m also getting much braver in my wardrobe and my personal look. Pretty soon I’m going to do something drastic to my hair…so be on the lookout for that folks….

All in all I’m both happy and PROUD of my decision to better my health and my look. I encourage everyone to take a real good look in the mirror….and LOVE yourself! No matter what you look like…BUT…if you feel you could do better thank do it! Don’t do it out of vain ambition to look like a model…do it to look like YOU!

Always remember that YES you are perfectly and wonderfully made, but your body is also a temple so keep it clean!!!

I love you all….TNWM

~The Wanderer~

Friday, July 20, 2012

Dawn In A Day of Tragedy



Today is a day when I remember how important it is to grieve not only for your own losses, but for the losses of others as well.  The massacre in Colorado is now being called the biggest mass shooting in US history…a title not proudly held.  My heart bleeds for the families who are worried for those who are injured and I’m grieving in prayer for those who lost loved ones.  Every tear I shed is a prayer in silence for the victims of this tragedy.  I pray that God will heal the lives of the people whose whole world has now been shattered by this living nightmare.

 

It is important for all of us to lift our eyes to heavens when things like this happen.  No matter what your race, religion, or credo we can all benefit by remembering that there is perfection out there and it can be found in a masterful Creator.  The heavens remain untouched and unblemished by all they see below.  I’m sure even the angels cast a weary eye up on this tragedy and that they also weep for the innocent lives that were lost.

 

Hope.  That is the most any of us can do in the face of something as awful as this.  It is the healer of time and trials.  Hope is a gift given so mankind can look beyond sorrow and find solace in true joy. I sincerely hope my readers find this a boon of peace in such a troublesome time…I love you all and pray that peace and hope descends upon you all from the heavens as we go forward from this tragedy…Shed the tears…scream the sorrows…let the world know your anguish…but ultimately seek hope…only then will we will truly grow together….and heal.


TNWM ~ the Wanderer