Today I read this wonderful passage about transformation and that is where I am right now.  Transforming into the woman I was created to be, nit limited by time or circumstance.  Being the woman I was created to be –not limited to convention, but being led by God. Covered by angels and released to grow.  Transforming – that is what I am doing, transforming. 

Finally, I have a plan –

Weigh Weekly

Exercise Daily

Record Blood Sugar and Pressure Daily

Record Mood Daily – if you have not guessed, my emotions can be all over the place and that can be very unproductive, so I am going to record my transformation – in my journey to self.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers [and sisters], in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:1-2)

Transformation is a MUST in the life of a believer. God created us in His image and likeness. In order for His perfect will to take place, in us, WE must do the work. Transformation is spiritual, it doesn’t make sense to the natural. Therefore, the key to transforming our lives is ’sacrifice’.  So here’s what I want you to do: Take your everyday, ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life-and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God wants to do in and through you is the best thing you can do for Him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your life that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. Be God-conscious – what would Jesus do in this situation. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike others around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God wants to bring the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.  —Jewell Powell

Prayer: Father, today I make a quality decision to do your will and do it your way. I open my ears to hear from you, my heart is prepared and mind is alert. Help me Holy Spirit to obey and do what is pleasing to God.  Lord keep me in perfect peace during this time of transformation, help me to focus only on you. In Jesus’ name, Amen!   

Fasting Blood Sugar – 191 ( I ate at 12:30 a.m.)

Blood Pressure -154/119 – probably has to do with the eating

Mood – Reflective – looking for the positive

May 31, 2009, I had a severe automobile accident and was flown to the shock trauma unit for our locality.  I do thank God that I am alive as it could have and was thought to be another way.  I have been home since my release from the hospital because of one specific injury, I crushed my tibia and it was replaced with synthetic bone, screws and plates.  Presently, I am now awaiting another surgery, which will remove what was done, replace the knee and redo the surgery and also replace the left knee too.

I decided that I would spend the next six weeks and the rest of the year getting as healthy as possible.  These next six weeks is crucial as I intend to get my blood pressure and sugar normalized as well as work on raising my blood count since I am anemic.  I will be working on strengthening my upper body, my core and quadriceps.  I plan to go into this with a great spirit and a healing body.

I am going back to a vegan lifestyle – yeah, I have chomped on some animal flesh and it does not do my body well at all.  I had some moments of “I don’t care” and really that is a selfish attitude.  There is nothing that can be said, that I have not said to myself – it is what it is.  As part of my journey, I will be including green smoothies in my daily journey and 5 days of water aerobics which is part of my therapy.  I am still on partial weight bearing as my bones are very week and I have some small fractures, but I take all of this as a positive.  I am not fully formulated yet, but as I do, I will post.

So,  I am putting myself out here.  I weighed in and measured today.  So here we go:

Height – 5′10.5 inches                                                     Weight – 262 pounds

BMI – 36.5

Measurements:

Head – 24 inches (yes, I did go there)                       Neck – 15.2

Shoulder -52.8                                                                   Under Arms -45.2

Chest – 49.5                                                                        Under Chest -43

Waist – 43                                                                           Across Naval – 47.5

Under Pouch -42.5                                                           Hips – 45

Bicep (LT) – 13.5                                                              Right – 14.5

Forearm (LT) -8                                                                Forearm (RT) – 9

Thigh (LT) – 26.75                                                           Thigh (RT) -27.5

Calf  (LT) – 15                                                                     Calf (RT) – 16

Ankle (LT) – 9                                                                    Ankle (RT) -9.25

Total inches 01/02/2010 -556.2

8:30 a.m.  –  Blood Pressure – 191/94

                        Blood Sugar –       221

I have had great blood sugars, but with holiday and blatant disregard for doing the right things, it is high and this really does not make sense for me to do.  I know the risk and the casualties and what I have been doing is not going to get it.  My blood pressure went up in July and has been high since that time.  I am watching it and will expect it to go down with the change in diet.  I know that some of my meds, like the pain killers can raise it, so I am dealing with the pain and using topical analgesics, sometimes they work and sometimes, I want to go out in the back and scream.  One thing I can say is that I do feel, and that is a good thing too – because for a long time, I was numb.

Emotionally today I am okay.  I have to remember that God loves me much and that is all that matters in the scheme of things.  I am purposed not to be bitter about situations, places, things and people and remind myself daily of the many blessings.  I also have learn that when life give you a kick, just let it kick you forward – there can be no backwards, no one ever makes it out that way.

Be Blessed and much peace today.

I am excited about this year of life that I have been blessed with -2010.  Last year, I lost 46 pounds and it made a huge difference in my life and some other things happen that also impacted my life, and I am glad about it.  This year, I want to finish with the remaining loss of 90 pounds and I will be at what I consider my ‘optimal’ weight.  That is me speaking.  Actually, when my blood pressure and blood sugar are  normalized, and I have no more inflammatory dis –ease, my skin and hair are healthy (believe me, you will hear more about my hair as the year goes forth♥), my leg is healed and I am running forward and not looking behind.  So, when all those variables are  optimal,  I will be right.

My goal here is to give a running account about Healthy Me. Thanks to Marsha Burns for her Small Straws in Soft Wind.  This account expressed what my journey to health for a Healthy Me is about.

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by Marsha Burns — Dec. 31, 2009:

Open your eyes. See and discern the times and seasons, says the Lord. You are in a time of renovation and restoration. It is a time of spiritual cleaning, repairing and rebuilding. What you see in the natural realm is a sign of what is transpiring in the spirit realm. I am renewing and restoring you to a new life and vigor. Take heart, and yield to this spiritual stimulation that will invigorate you at the deepest level of your being.

Psalms 135:6 Whatever the LORD pleases He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places.

 Webster states that rebuilding is to reconstruct; to erect again.  Accordingly, I am supposed to be a hypothyroid, hypertensive, anemic diabetic.  That is what the blood test state. I could really accept that, but I am stepping out of the box and  I am rebuilding by using my faith in God, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  I am going to do the work, I am going to scale the wall, and moving to the other side of Love, Joy, Peace and a Sound mind.  Just as the woman is dancing through the air, I am going to dance, live and shout with glee because myInspiration knows No Boundaries

“Faith is every bit as necessary as food.  Remaining long without nourishment of the Spirit can leave one just as hungry and depleted.” -Bernard LaPollo, (http://www.agelesslivemorestore.com/). Think about it – our bodies are miraculous made, and with care and supplication, a change is made.  It does not take a lot,making small changes, thinking differently and loving life and watch what happens.  I am working on a major overhaul, and living for the change – because I am standing on promises.  It is going to be a faith walk.

I plan to post blood pressure, blood sugar, food, exercise, attitude and any little ditty that is of interest.  Stop by often and please enjoy your day.  WELCOME TO 2010.  Dance with me!

After the wash, stretched to see length – Look like I got some hair

Tonight, I began a journey towards healthy hair.   I coated my hair with coconut oil yesterday and washed it out this evening.  I then washed it with a ‘clean shampoo’ and added a shea butter leave in conditioner.

Earlier I created a curl pudding with some good oils and a bit of peppermint and applied that as I did two-strand twist. 

This hair thing has been a source of contention for me.  I had a TWA in high school, graduated to the ‘curl’ and then braids, weaves and mega damage.  My hair is dry, thin, especially on the sides and porous looking in color – and that is today!  But wait, it is not over, it is a new beginning and restoration is eminent. 

This thread will reflect my journey to self through my hair and I hope that you enjoy, encouraged and relect as well.  Blessings

Soulfood should be food that nourishes the body and brings joy to the soul. But alas, our beloved soulfood has brought much distress in our culture in the form of sickness and obesity! How could something that tastes so good be so bad?

But there is a new kind of soulfood…food that WILL bring good things to you when you eat it! Your body will be able to heal, shed unnecessary weight and feel cleaner and lighter!

Imagine being able to:

• Lose weight
• Heal from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and more
• Look and feel younger with vibrant energy
• Improve digestive issues
• Be free from taking most or even ALL medications
• Lower cholesterol
• And MORE!

All while being able to eat things like: collard greens, sweet potatoes (and pie), dressing, burgers, cookies, ice cream, peach pie, crab cakes, and more! All of the foods listed are delicious, living foods that bring life back into your body and soul.

No dairy, no animal products, no processed sugars or flours, none of those things your doctor told you to avoid yet you find it hard not to!

And best of all, it’s easy and simple to eat this way once you learn how! That is what I am here to do…help you learn what you need to do to stop the vicious cycle of illness and bring hope back into your life. You do NOT have to accept being sick, overweight, or on all those medications as your fate in life!