Fat to Fit

I've been all over the place lately with the whole fitness and diet thing. Months and weeks leading up to the wedding had been nothing but a conscious effort of watching the sugars and the calories closely like a hawk, as y'all know how it is, JUST GOTTA FIT INTO THE DRESS!! lolz. Well yeah, the efforts paid off and every small act made a big difference to my waistline and everything was just great!

Well, fast forward 5 weeks AFTER the wedding, I'm like hell yeah give me my donut already, yes I would like fries with that, and no, I do not want to add vegetables. Well, ok these liners are just an exaggerated version of what is really happening, but yes it is happening. The weight is creeping back in and every willpower vein in my body has taken a hiatus. So yes, I'm back to square one.

So now, what do I do? I tell myself once again: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! With prayer and determination, I know I am able to control my sugarfat intake and to make sure I am fit and healthy.

Today is Day 1 of many days to come where I will effectively make sure that this becomes a lifestyle change and not just a one hit wonder. So starting today, these will be what I will commit myself to do for the next 30 days:

- Only 1 cup of Cupplets coffee or Coffee Bean's low-fat Vanilla Latte or 1 sachet Cafe 21 coffee 2-in-1
- Water, water and water all the way - No flavoured or sugared drink except water
- No rice, bread, potatoes and noodles - exception will be for pasta in my Salad lunches!!
- To walk more and increase the workout levels

Ok the last one is really hard to achieve, but small steps. I will begin with walking more around and about. I can only do this with prayer and hard work! All worth if for good health and living it right!

The Married Ones :)

So.... in the blink of an eye, half the year has gone past since my last post. Many blessings have taken place during this time. I'm now married to a wonderful kind man whom God has blessed me with. We've had the support and love of friends and family who helped us during the wedding weekends we had back in May. We've had everyone sending us their love and prayers along our way for our wedding and this has greatly touched our hearts. We've also been blessed with a home that we had prayed for, and it'll be ready in about 2 years' time. With all these sent from above, our hearts are filled with gratitude and joy. Thank you dear friends and family for the love, supoprt and prayer that has paved the way to what we have today. The Lord bless you and your homes today.

All Praise and Thanks Be to God!

Let it be enough.

O my weary soul
So tired and feeling ol'
Always having to be the one
To do the work and make the run

Increase my faith O Lord my God
That I may be given peace and patience
Pour out your joy in what I have
To be thankful and content

Give me strength and shoes for my feet
Guide me along the road ahead
Cease the pain and pangs of famine
Grant me love forevermore

Amen.

New Life 2015 :)

Happy New Year dear friends :) Fast forward six months since my last post, and here we are on the first day of 2015! 

Many things and life events have taken place in the past 12 months, from having a new baby niece joined our family, to a new job, to a proposal from Mr Man :) I have so much to be thankful for and I know that I could not have possibly got through the year without the Lord's strength and guidance.

No doubt 2014 had been rather challenging when I started the year on a rocky road (my favourite ice-cream flavour but hard to swallow in real life terms!). The job situation was challenging but the Lord paved the way for me to have a break and blessed me with a job I had my eyes on. It's amazing how things just unfold and sometimes when you are feeling really down in the dumps and not quite seeing 'it' or understanding why things have to be this way, God just moves in His mysterious ways and surprises you! 

Having been in ministry work for so long, I felt that the time has come for me to pause all ministry activities while I transit and prepare myself for the major changes taking place soon in my life. It's temporary and I will return later this year. I can understand why some people may not be too pleased with my decision as we are in the middle of making some big plans for the implementation and rolling out of new programmes etc, that I had chosen to 'leave' but I wished they can understand why the move was imperative for me at this present life stage I am in. To be honest, there is never a good time to 'leave' and just for the record I ain't leaving, and I will be back. To conclude, I am at peace with my decision, and I am taking a time-out to settle other matters that requires my attention and time. However, I have to say I felt very disappointed with the response (or lack of it) received, but I was sharply reminded that it is the Lord I serve, and it is unto Him that I shall please. Anyway I love these people and will continue to keep them in prayer that they will be renewed in their service to the Lord and His people.

So yes, it's 2015 and time for preparation for a new chapter in life. Goals for this year will be to step up on the workouts, eating cleanly, saving wisely and be a good steward in all areas of my life! Thanks be to God!

Have a blessed 2015, everyone! Stay happy and healthy :)