Anybody else prescribe water for most ailments? I DO! If my son comes to me and says, "my stomach hurts" I say, "have you had any water?" if they say, "I'm feeling kinda dizzy", I say, "have you had any water?"
They are so sick of hearing me talk about water! I'm no doctor but I'm pretty sure that water is really important for our body.
Think about two rivers, one has alot of areas where the water trickles over the rocks and it's crystal clear and sounds beautiful too, and other rivers just kinda sit there and you see all this filmy green stuff on top and all you hear are crickets in the grass. Well, I think our bodies are like rivers, we need to keep the water flowing, if we do, then everything works right, you feel wonderful, but if you neglect to put water in, well, you grow nasty green stuff.
Back to topic.
Ok, so, it's been about 1 week since I've been to Zumba class..I feel really fat and I think I've not been such a nice mommy either.....or wife for that matter!
I NEED Zumba! I can kick and yell and punch and run and dance and just get crazy and no one cares one bit. Doesn't matter if I'm tired or sweaty, we're all in this together!
So, today I realized that I must be prescribing Zumba for just about any ailment there is! If someone is tired, I'm like "have you tried Zumba?" Or if someone is full of emotional weight, I'm like, "man, you would really love Zumba!" To me, why wait? Every time you tell someone they say things like "nah, I'd feel stupid" or "I don't have rhythm." ........EXCUSES PEOPLE!!!
The truth is you are sacrificing your wellbeing because you would rather stay in your little box and be miserable than to push yourself into doing something that may seem weird at first but will fill your life with JOY! Just like the water thing, my kids can be so stubborn and say they KNOW it's not that, but won't pick up a stinkin' glass of water to see if it might ACTUALLY work!
Just yesterday my son called to tell me that he thought he had a stomach virus, where was the ibuprofen. I said, if you have a stomach virus, ibuprofen is not the best choice for you. He said, "what should I do?" I said, "I know you don't want to hear this, but just drink plenty of water and lay down" haha! Well I checked back later and asked him how he felt........low and BEHOLD......the water WORKED! Crazy! HAHA He said "well, I had drank some water earlier but I guess I just hadn't drank enough" Good kid.
So, you know me, gotta bring you back to the spiritual side of things here.
Are you drinking from the RIVER OF LIFE? Are you going to church? Are you reading the Word? Are you getting your daily dose from the Holy Spirit through prayer...worship?
You're soul is like a river, keep that river of life FLOWING, don't let it sit and grown filmy green stuff. You will feel better and live better, and like Zumba class, don't let the typical "nah, I'd feel stupid" keep you from walking in that door. It doesn't matter how you dress, or what you look like, or where you've been, that door is always open to you, just walk right in. There's gonna be one set of eyes on you, and those belong to the LORD! And he's already seen you! He knows you and He loves you...
You can kick, and scream, and punch, and dance, and yell, and sweat, and get tired, it's ok, HE is there with you....
Psalm 23
Friday, August 6, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Your metabolism and health
I'm sure you've heard it "if you want to lose weight, eat small meals more frequently" WHY? well, apparently it helps your metabolism. If you go long periods of time without food, your body slows it's metabolism so that it does not burn through your energy too quickly.
It's like when you have a budget for your paycheck. Your paycheck comes every 2 weeks and you know that if you spend all your money the first day, you are going to be hurting for the next 13... so you slow down on the spending so as to conserve your money until you get more.
Metabolism is like that. So why eat frequently? You tell your body not to worry about using the energy because there will be more really soon so "party like a rock star Mr. Metabolism, we're RICH!"
There's another catch. When you are eating these frequent meals, DON"T MAKE IT DONUTS! LOL. Choose things like fruit, veggies, whole grains, lean meats..... your body can use that! Donuts? not so much.
It's like your boss giving you a peice of paper every day telling you what you've earned that day. Good to know but you can't buy groceries with it. Your body needs a REAL paycheck, you know?
Another thing about eating many meals a day...you get hungry more often too. Your body starts thinking about food all the time because it hasn't been storing it, it's waiting for you to give it more so it's excited that you are giving it some food and causes you to crave it more. You don't want to disappoint the little fellah, give 'em something GOOD!
So, I'm thinking, how's my spiritual metabolism? A Passion for serving God requires a full and strong spirit. If you want to get out of life what God has planned for you, you need to be in training, that means speaking to him and hearing from him. Spiritual Metabolism is how your spirit uses prayer! Good stuff in, Good stuff out! Are you giving your spirit one or two big meals a day or 5-6 small meals a day?
1 Thessalonians 5:17 says "Pray Continually"
Ephesians 6:18 says " and pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for al the saints"
As our spiritual metabolism gets stronger, it gets easier to pray, just as with our body metabolism it becomes easier to eat. Just as we need to watch what we put in our body so that our body learns what to crave, so we should invest in our prayer time so that our spirit will know how to pray, like on auto pilot to the big guy! When your body is working on a healthy metabolism, it is more efficient with the use of the food supply, so is your spirit when you are in constant conversation with the Lord!
Roman 8:26 says " ...the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express."
Be strong my friends, eat strong, pray strong, live strong........and my prayer for you?
3 John 1:2 says "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may bo well with you, even as your soul is getting well along."
It's like when you have a budget for your paycheck. Your paycheck comes every 2 weeks and you know that if you spend all your money the first day, you are going to be hurting for the next 13... so you slow down on the spending so as to conserve your money until you get more.
Metabolism is like that. So why eat frequently? You tell your body not to worry about using the energy because there will be more really soon so "party like a rock star Mr. Metabolism, we're RICH!"
There's another catch. When you are eating these frequent meals, DON"T MAKE IT DONUTS! LOL. Choose things like fruit, veggies, whole grains, lean meats..... your body can use that! Donuts? not so much.
It's like your boss giving you a peice of paper every day telling you what you've earned that day. Good to know but you can't buy groceries with it. Your body needs a REAL paycheck, you know?
Another thing about eating many meals a day...you get hungry more often too. Your body starts thinking about food all the time because it hasn't been storing it, it's waiting for you to give it more so it's excited that you are giving it some food and causes you to crave it more. You don't want to disappoint the little fellah, give 'em something GOOD!
So, I'm thinking, how's my spiritual metabolism? A Passion for serving God requires a full and strong spirit. If you want to get out of life what God has planned for you, you need to be in training, that means speaking to him and hearing from him. Spiritual Metabolism is how your spirit uses prayer! Good stuff in, Good stuff out! Are you giving your spirit one or two big meals a day or 5-6 small meals a day?
1 Thessalonians 5:17 says "Pray Continually"
Ephesians 6:18 says " and pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for al the saints"
As our spiritual metabolism gets stronger, it gets easier to pray, just as with our body metabolism it becomes easier to eat. Just as we need to watch what we put in our body so that our body learns what to crave, so we should invest in our prayer time so that our spirit will know how to pray, like on auto pilot to the big guy! When your body is working on a healthy metabolism, it is more efficient with the use of the food supply, so is your spirit when you are in constant conversation with the Lord!
Roman 8:26 says " ...the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express."
Be strong my friends, eat strong, pray strong, live strong........and my prayer for you?
3 John 1:2 says "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may bo well with you, even as your soul is getting well along."
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Who's voice do I hear?
Ok, so hope I don't disappoint, but this post doesn't have anything to do with Zumba either! :)
This week I was at my son's baseball game and my son was up to bat. Well, let me tell you first that this is my son's first year to play baseball, and he's learning as he goes, he knows the basics but putting basics into practice is sometimes alittle different. You know the general rules and boundries but it's the nuances of being a part of the action that can take on a whole different feeling.
So, my son was up to bat. There are coaches by the dugouts, coach on first, coach on third, ump behind you, ump by 1st, ump behind the pitcher, etc etc etc. ... Parents are screaming in the stands, kids are yelling, and there my son is trying to do the right thing.
It occurred to me that it must be hard to focus with all that noise going on. I mean, your coach says to you, "listen to me" "pay attention to me" "watch my signals" but my goodness, how do you know who's yelling at you? To top it off, I think the catcher had the same name as my son. So you hear his coach yelling directions to him, and you hear my son's coach yelling directions at him and the look on my son's face is "Is he talking to me?"
So this gets me thinking...how do you know your coaches voice among all the shouting? YOU LISTEN.
You listen during practice, you learn the voice of your coach, you know the things he says, you become FAMILIAR with him.
Over time, you learn when to look at him, and when to just listen for him. You learn to trust what he means when he yells, "GO!" and what he means when he yell, "HOLD!"
Last night I learned that if you don't listen, you make a mistake, and that mistake could cost you, but there is value in learning. Last night, he tried to steal 2nd, he got out when he ran back to first. 2 things, #1, he doubted the decision he made when he was on the cusp of 2nd and ran back, and #2, he didn't listen to his coach because he should have never tried to steal 2nd in the first place.
When he came off the field, his coach said "what where you thinking? Did I tell you to run? " No, was the reply. "Listen to me, do what I say". What was the lesson? Listen to and trust your coach or there will be consequences, he sees the bigger picture of the field and is directing your path.
So, failure hurt and the coach said shake it off. Next time out, he listened and watched and brought in the winning run! Oh what a marvelous feeling and a marvelous lesson! 2nd go he had learned to pay attention and trust his coach and Wall-ah! Confirmation!
I realized that God is speaking to us, through His Word, through Christ's time on earth, through our Pastor, and through fellow Christians, he is laying out the land, directing the path, He wants us to LISTEN, WATCH HIM,Become FAMILIAR ....KNOW HIS VOICE!
How will we know His voice? Listen to Him speak, let him scold you when you mess up and appreciate the grace He shows when He says "shake it off". Trust him so that you can see the result of the win and receive YOUR confirmation. He sees the bigger picture, and He is your guide. Learn to LISTEN FOR HIS VOICE!
"He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust" Psalms 91:2
This week I was at my son's baseball game and my son was up to bat. Well, let me tell you first that this is my son's first year to play baseball, and he's learning as he goes, he knows the basics but putting basics into practice is sometimes alittle different. You know the general rules and boundries but it's the nuances of being a part of the action that can take on a whole different feeling.
So, my son was up to bat. There are coaches by the dugouts, coach on first, coach on third, ump behind you, ump by 1st, ump behind the pitcher, etc etc etc. ... Parents are screaming in the stands, kids are yelling, and there my son is trying to do the right thing.
It occurred to me that it must be hard to focus with all that noise going on. I mean, your coach says to you, "listen to me" "pay attention to me" "watch my signals" but my goodness, how do you know who's yelling at you? To top it off, I think the catcher had the same name as my son. So you hear his coach yelling directions to him, and you hear my son's coach yelling directions at him and the look on my son's face is "Is he talking to me?"
So this gets me thinking...how do you know your coaches voice among all the shouting? YOU LISTEN.
You listen during practice, you learn the voice of your coach, you know the things he says, you become FAMILIAR with him.
Over time, you learn when to look at him, and when to just listen for him. You learn to trust what he means when he yells, "GO!" and what he means when he yell, "HOLD!"
Last night I learned that if you don't listen, you make a mistake, and that mistake could cost you, but there is value in learning. Last night, he tried to steal 2nd, he got out when he ran back to first. 2 things, #1, he doubted the decision he made when he was on the cusp of 2nd and ran back, and #2, he didn't listen to his coach because he should have never tried to steal 2nd in the first place.
When he came off the field, his coach said "what where you thinking? Did I tell you to run? " No, was the reply. "Listen to me, do what I say". What was the lesson? Listen to and trust your coach or there will be consequences, he sees the bigger picture of the field and is directing your path.
So, failure hurt and the coach said shake it off. Next time out, he listened and watched and brought in the winning run! Oh what a marvelous feeling and a marvelous lesson! 2nd go he had learned to pay attention and trust his coach and Wall-ah! Confirmation!
I realized that God is speaking to us, through His Word, through Christ's time on earth, through our Pastor, and through fellow Christians, he is laying out the land, directing the path, He wants us to LISTEN, WATCH HIM,Become FAMILIAR ....KNOW HIS VOICE!
How will we know His voice? Listen to Him speak, let him scold you when you mess up and appreciate the grace He shows when He says "shake it off". Trust him so that you can see the result of the win and receive YOUR confirmation. He sees the bigger picture, and He is your guide. Learn to LISTEN FOR HIS VOICE!
"He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust" Psalms 91:2
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Sometimes form ISN'T important....
Last night in Zumba, I was having a great time....as usual...but we got to this move that I just did not understand, you had to put your arms up high then bring them to about your shoulders and then up, it was kind of a cross between Egyptian lady and Vogue (Madonna version), while doing this motion (which requires HIGHTENED AWARENESS by the way) you needed to move your feet sort of like the mambo and shake your hips too! Crazy crazy stuff! Anyway, I couldn't do it, I had the feet, and the hips but the arms could NOT be incorporated! LOL
So, what to do, flail about, wondering if you have any of it under control or resign yourself to the fact that 50% correct is much better than 0%! So, I made up my own little move with my arms, much to the entertainment of those around me, but the leg part, spot on......well, almost spot on! :)
This leads me to wonder, do you find yourself discouraged when you can't do 100%? Do you stop all together or do you go with what you got, do it to your best ability and try to manage the weak spots the best you can?
The primary reason for following the movement precisely is to get the maximum benefit of the activity. Right? So, the motion above should have used many of my body parts and sculpted away to create the chizzled body I needed (LOL!) but not doing any of them correct would have brought me no where. So by quickly deciding that some is better than none, I was able to concentrate on what I could control, not what I couldn't.
Life's like that. We get hit with crazy situations and sometimes they come faster than we can master. You can throw your hands up and say "I just can't do that" or you can face what you can, and not stress over the rest. Sure, some days, you can master it all, others you can't, and that's ok. Every opportunity offers a chance for growth and sometimes admitting that you can't do something is just as much a learning experience as achieving it can be.
So, what to do, flail about, wondering if you have any of it under control or resign yourself to the fact that 50% correct is much better than 0%! So, I made up my own little move with my arms, much to the entertainment of those around me, but the leg part, spot on......well, almost spot on! :)
This leads me to wonder, do you find yourself discouraged when you can't do 100%? Do you stop all together or do you go with what you got, do it to your best ability and try to manage the weak spots the best you can?
The primary reason for following the movement precisely is to get the maximum benefit of the activity. Right? So, the motion above should have used many of my body parts and sculpted away to create the chizzled body I needed (LOL!) but not doing any of them correct would have brought me no where. So by quickly deciding that some is better than none, I was able to concentrate on what I could control, not what I couldn't.
Life's like that. We get hit with crazy situations and sometimes they come faster than we can master. You can throw your hands up and say "I just can't do that" or you can face what you can, and not stress over the rest. Sure, some days, you can master it all, others you can't, and that's ok. Every opportunity offers a chance for growth and sometimes admitting that you can't do something is just as much a learning experience as achieving it can be.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Got a lesson in the ladies room...
Oh, this isn't about Zumba but I'm dying to tell someone!
Have you ever noticed how many snippets of information you gain in the ladies room? Especially in church!
Yesterday, I came across a jewel of information. Did you know that if you put vaseline on your feet each night before you go to bed, you'll no longer have the need for any pedicures!! :) YIPPPEEEE! Thank you lady I've never met before!!
I found myself feeling such regret last night as I slathered on the vaseline and slipped my terriclothe slippers back on. WHO WAS THAT LADY???? Man, here I have just met a woman with a wealth of knowledge, and I will I even recognize her if I see her again? Was she a visitor and because I didn't ask her more questions, she may or may not even ever come back!!! bummer.......
But I'm hopeful that I'll run into her again, and I know that I have many more snippets of information to look forward to in the ladies room. I've got to do better about building my ladies room friendships though! I mean, can I get a witness?!
I hereby declare that I will do much better at getting to know all you ladies in there! :) Bring on the knowledge......well........most of it.......some things are just TMI, you know?
Have you ever noticed how many snippets of information you gain in the ladies room? Especially in church!
Yesterday, I came across a jewel of information. Did you know that if you put vaseline on your feet each night before you go to bed, you'll no longer have the need for any pedicures!! :) YIPPPEEEE! Thank you lady I've never met before!!
I found myself feeling such regret last night as I slathered on the vaseline and slipped my terriclothe slippers back on. WHO WAS THAT LADY???? Man, here I have just met a woman with a wealth of knowledge, and I will I even recognize her if I see her again? Was she a visitor and because I didn't ask her more questions, she may or may not even ever come back!!! bummer.......
But I'm hopeful that I'll run into her again, and I know that I have many more snippets of information to look forward to in the ladies room. I've got to do better about building my ladies room friendships though! I mean, can I get a witness?!
I hereby declare that I will do much better at getting to know all you ladies in there! :) Bring on the knowledge......well........most of it.......some things are just TMI, you know?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Finding balance and knowing when to say no….
If you are reading this and you have done Zumba class, chances are, you are “addicted” to it! I find myself craving Zumba class. The nights I sit at home I’m thinking about Zumba! I do Pilates on Monday nights and when I leave the studio, in come the Zumba crowd and I’m jealous because they get to do Zumba class and I have to go home! Sometimes I think, “awe, the kids can eat leftovers, what’s it gonna hurt, I’ll just stay for the class”. LOL
So, on the surface, what’s the harm? It’s exercise! If you want to do it, just do it! But what I’m learning is that just like balance is important in other parts of your life, balance is important in this part too!
HUH?
Well, let me explain. Sometimes doing too much of something you love can negatively influence those around you.
I have 3 kids. Their ages are 10, 15, & 16. Oh, and I have a husband. From my perspective, I’m doing the right thing:
• I’m toning up my body and feeling better, that should be a reward for my husband for sure but also for my kids since I’m happier and have a better outlook.
• I come home before I go to class and I prepare their dinner and have some conversation, and then I’m back in about an hour and a half for the rest of the night. This should please everyone because their needs are taken care of, right?
So, why is it that when I’m gone, their emotional disposition changes and they act like they have been abandoned? The fact is that children feel neglected or need you around, even if you aren’t spending direct time with them. Somehow they interpret your new personal interest into a “lack of interest” in them.
Long ago, I realized this about church. Honestly, I could spend every night at church. I could go on mission trips every week, donate time to charity organizations, beautify the city, feed the homeless, and take part in every committee and love every minute of it. But while I’m gone, somebody is missing me. And although all the volunteer stuff is super important, I’m also called to take care of my family and their needs.
So, I’ve got myself on a strict schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday for working out or attending classes. Not so that I will stay on target and go, but so that I will stay on target and stay home more!
No matter if you’re dealing with high expectations from family or friends, or if your just over committed due to your desires or dedication, learn when and how to find a balance. You need time to serve others and a time to feed yourself. Be mindful of both!
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
So, on the surface, what’s the harm? It’s exercise! If you want to do it, just do it! But what I’m learning is that just like balance is important in other parts of your life, balance is important in this part too!
HUH?
Well, let me explain. Sometimes doing too much of something you love can negatively influence those around you.
I have 3 kids. Their ages are 10, 15, & 16. Oh, and I have a husband. From my perspective, I’m doing the right thing:
• I’m toning up my body and feeling better, that should be a reward for my husband for sure but also for my kids since I’m happier and have a better outlook.
• I come home before I go to class and I prepare their dinner and have some conversation, and then I’m back in about an hour and a half for the rest of the night. This should please everyone because their needs are taken care of, right?
So, why is it that when I’m gone, their emotional disposition changes and they act like they have been abandoned? The fact is that children feel neglected or need you around, even if you aren’t spending direct time with them. Somehow they interpret your new personal interest into a “lack of interest” in them.
Long ago, I realized this about church. Honestly, I could spend every night at church. I could go on mission trips every week, donate time to charity organizations, beautify the city, feed the homeless, and take part in every committee and love every minute of it. But while I’m gone, somebody is missing me. And although all the volunteer stuff is super important, I’m also called to take care of my family and their needs.
So, I’ve got myself on a strict schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday for working out or attending classes. Not so that I will stay on target and go, but so that I will stay on target and stay home more!
No matter if you’re dealing with high expectations from family or friends, or if your just over committed due to your desires or dedication, learn when and how to find a balance. You need time to serve others and a time to feed yourself. Be mindful of both!
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Monday, February 8, 2010
Church Pew Seating....
I honestly didn’t think I was a “assigned seating” kind of person. I’ve never felt the urge to set my claim on a particular seat at church. Basically, I sit where I can see the best based on what is available when I get there. But in Zumba class, I just discovered……….I’m an assigned seating person! Who would have known I had it in me!
Every day since I started Zumba, I’ve stood in the same place. The same girl to the front of me, two rows to the left behind the instructor, same girl to the left of me, and same girl diagonal both ways. I didn’t realize how comfortable I had gotten with the perfect peripheral view I was getting!
I came late one day and SOMEONE WAS IN MY SPOT! :O Can you believe that?? LOL. At first I considered cramming my way in and hopefully they would get too uncomfortable and move! But that didn’t seem quite like good behavior so I said good bye to my friends and I went to the back row…
I don’t like the back row, it’s squished back there! My friend in front of me reminded me that it’s like your seat at church, you don’t want anyone to claim it, it’s yours! We had a good chuckle about that and then the girl who had my spot said “I’m new, I didn’t know it was your spot, I’ll move if you want me to”….well bless her heart! Man, did I feel stupid then! I assured her this spot was fine, it wasn’t. Then I moved down a little bit to an open area, which was crammed too, elbows in the face and all!
But then……..I see……….from across the room…….an open spot… right there in the front left corner, no one there…..perfectly good space going to waste…….next break, I hop on over there!
Ahhhhhh, that feels good! I can stretch, dance, turn, no elbows hitting me, no one stepping on my toes, THIS IS FREEDOM!!!! …………wait a minute……..I’m in the front row……….awe, who cares! I’m free!
So I’m thinking. How often do we get stuck in our comfort zone? Are you an “assigned seating” person? How about hopping around your seating a little bit, try some new groups, meet some new people, ….. change your perspective……..don’t be scared to put yourself out there, even if you’re in the front row…..there is freedom in vulnerability.
Galatians 5:1 NIV
Galatians 5:13 NIV
Every day since I started Zumba, I’ve stood in the same place. The same girl to the front of me, two rows to the left behind the instructor, same girl to the left of me, and same girl diagonal both ways. I didn’t realize how comfortable I had gotten with the perfect peripheral view I was getting!
I came late one day and SOMEONE WAS IN MY SPOT! :O Can you believe that?? LOL. At first I considered cramming my way in and hopefully they would get too uncomfortable and move! But that didn’t seem quite like good behavior so I said good bye to my friends and I went to the back row…
I don’t like the back row, it’s squished back there! My friend in front of me reminded me that it’s like your seat at church, you don’t want anyone to claim it, it’s yours! We had a good chuckle about that and then the girl who had my spot said “I’m new, I didn’t know it was your spot, I’ll move if you want me to”….well bless her heart! Man, did I feel stupid then! I assured her this spot was fine, it wasn’t. Then I moved down a little bit to an open area, which was crammed too, elbows in the face and all!
But then……..I see……….from across the room…….an open spot… right there in the front left corner, no one there…..perfectly good space going to waste…….next break, I hop on over there!
Ahhhhhh, that feels good! I can stretch, dance, turn, no elbows hitting me, no one stepping on my toes, THIS IS FREEDOM!!!! …………wait a minute……..I’m in the front row……….awe, who cares! I’m free!
So I’m thinking. How often do we get stuck in our comfort zone? Are you an “assigned seating” person? How about hopping around your seating a little bit, try some new groups, meet some new people, ….. change your perspective……..don’t be scared to put yourself out there, even if you’re in the front row…..there is freedom in vulnerability.
Galatians 5:1 NIV
Galatians 5:13 NIV
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