ADM - Ay Dios Mio! Who Told You, You Were Naked?

So I missed several Monday's since the last post.

But it's 

!

Twelve days ago, I was on a roll. My FitBit was in heavy use, then I misstepped.

Oh, the horror of it all. I did not sprain my ankle, but pulled something in my foot.

Update: Calm down people, everything is back to normal. 

Thanks to the following shoes. The "memory foam" in these bad boys' cushion my

feet as I run.

'Enty-way, that is not what this post is about.

The title says, "Oh My God! Who told You, You Were Naked?

I love the following scripture scriptures.

Yes, it was the downfall of man, but read God's response, "Who told you..."

Genesis 3:10-11New King James Version (NKJV)

10 So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.”

11 And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?”

I believe God was saying, "who is speaking words into you?"

Before all that happened, man was not afraid of God, because he did not know fear. 

As a result of man choosing to go against God, he lost a "knowing" that we have spent

centuries trying to get back.

We are limited by what we feel, think, and believe about ourselves. Sadly, many of us allow

the negative influence of others to define us.

What if we all listened to what God said first? And weighed everything according to His influence?

Naked - genuine, honest, beautiful.

Selah!

I will be meditating on this for a bit.

Oh, I will be updating you all in May on my weight and latest workout routine.

It's Funday Monday!

So lot's going on this week. 

Excited!? 

I broke down and purchased a FitBit!

Kinda' okay about the app

You tap the Bit and it syncs when the app is up. I have not won any challenges yet, but

this little Fit tool will help me by tracking my walk/ jog daily. 

I know my focus will change when I tone and tighten to a loose size six (130 lbs).

Guess what I weigh? Yep, you guessed it - 

If I were toned and tight, my size six clothes would have a little swing. 

Instead the fit is as snug as a bug in a rug ( I could not resist typing that one out).

Common sense says, loose 10 to 15 lbs, then walk and yoga. 

When I start juicing in two months I will try and get to 110 lbs. Darn my vanity!

Oh, wretched man that I am, who will save me from this body of death? (Dramatic sigh)

Quick find the scripture

Oh, I forgot the rest of the week:

~Starting workout plan

~Going to do the meal plan (as my eating has been all over the place)

~Walking more

~Planning to see a movie this week

~Excited about planning to go to a play (yippee) 

~Spending time with loved one's

Okay, that is all folks. Will post by or before next Monday. Have a fantastic week!

Finally

So, here I am at

My cycle is on and as much as I would like to use that as an excuse, it only accounts for 3 lbs 

of water weight. Poor diet and the lack of exercise accounts for the rest.

Reality is not always good, but it is necessary for growth and change.

My favorite quote: 

"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful." Eric Thomas

I know I will be able to maintain 115 lbs to 120 lbs by the end of summer.

So, my focus will be on diet and exercise until then. I will still share my successes and failures.

I leave you all with this for now:

 and 

Ciao!

April 1st All Fools Day

KSeriously, was I a fool to quit? No.

May current weight as of yesterday, 129.0 lbs.

Not crazy about it, as it is the maximum in the range that

I want to maintain.

My current percentage of body fat is 33%. Even though I wanted this number to be better,

the percentage is better than the 39.99%, I started with in January.

I like to measure myself by the Army Standards. Right now, I fall within the range of normal.

By the end of summer, my goal is 24% body fat.

My long term goal is 21% or less.

So tomorrow is the official end to my last workplace weightloss challenge. I was going until

the 3rd. So, I will still post my final numbers on that date.

Looking forward to April 5th - Resurrection Day and thereafter. 

Starting the following Monday on my new schedule. So excited.

So what am I doing right now? Walking and (loosely) using the 

 My Plate App to track my diet. 

I tracked one day, then I stayed within my calorie range. 

Around this time of month my water weight fluctuates by three lbs, so I am not that concerned about the above number. 

Next week I will track what I eat and drink closely, while amping up my workout, to what I posted

last week.

This strategy will help me reach or exceed my goal for the end of summer.