Clean&Lean

Lifestyle Based approach to Nutrition and Fitness

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"But whoever lives by truth comes into the light..." John 3:15 Do you desire to overcome the darkness of this world and this darkness of within? You must bravely step into the Light of Truth. This means both your personal relationship with Jesus and the Truth of God's word. You have to LIVE by truth, not merely know it in your mind and do nothing about it in your life. We are called to be the Light of the World. No one lights a candle and places it under a bowl. Instead, set it high upon a hilltop for the whole world to see. In the same way, "Let your light shine before others so they may see you GOOD DEEDS AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN." Matthew 5:13-16

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It's A GOD THING! Hitting the #fitfaithfriday digital waves tomorrow is my live...covered in paint...interview with my new good friend and fellow Fit & Faithful health coach Laura McKenna! I have a LOT of work to do (don't we all!) so it sure was nice of God to bless me with a chance of meeting a new friend while volunteering with our church @c3sv w/ #habitatforhumanity and get to #multitask by interviewing her for my #fitfaithfriday post tomorrow!

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In March of 2014 I had an 11mm bulging disc between my L5-S1. Through 3 months of rehab and alignment I was able to "de-bulg" it and avoid surgery. Today, my back still gives me a lot of grief but that experience taught me how important alignment and mobility are to long term health! I kept working out and lifting on my own, but after such a painful injury, it's hard not to be scared of doing it again. There's wise caution to be had, of course. Tonight I tried out a Strength class at my new CrossFit gym and absolutely fell in love! Every. Single. Move. I did needed to be slightly improved and my form (as shown) needs to be modified yet still. But I have never been so encouraged to be around the (w)RIGHT PEOPLE to help me face my fears and get back to doing the things I love-- which includes feeling really really STRONG! We did back squats tonight. 2x5 @65% --165lbs 2x5 @75% --175lbs 1x5+ @85% --185 lbs (I did 6 reps) 4x10 @50% for speed--115lbs. Look for some GAINZ in strength and confidence ahead!! Then did a sled push around the building that kicked my behind! (at NC Fit)

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❤️This scripture is speaking to my heart...."For all my wanting, I don't have anyone but you in heaven. There is nothing on earth that I desire other than you. I admit how broken I am in body and spirit, but God is my strength and He will be mine forever!" Psalm 73:25-26 (the VOICE)

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#reasearchmode. My Nutrient Based Eating guide is gonna make you so SMART, CALM & PRETTY....not to mention leeeeaaaan! 🙌🏼

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"Pruned if you do, pruned it you don't." (Christine Caine). It's all for your good. Don't lose heart. 😉❤️

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"Whatever you gain by works of the flesh you will have to maintain by works of the flesh." -Joyce Meyer I think this is why we get burnt out is often in this society. We do all this "stuff" that we think we *need* to do in order to get people to like us, to be successful, or to have more things. But the problem is, all this carnal energy you are using to GET there you will have to keep using to STAY there and that's darn near impossible. Living in you Spirit means going at a slower pace than society. It means taking on less so you can do it with greater ease and excellence. You will often learn this the hard way...trying to do too much and needing to cut back...that's ok. Don't be too hard on yourself. But, it also is important to be led by the Spirit. Ask God to guide you to do ONLY those things that HE wants you to do and ask for His power for you to LET GO off all this extra *STUFF* that doesn't serve your unique purpose He designed for you!

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How's your self talk been lately? The critic in your head nagging lately? One of the biggest self-saboteurs of your health and joy is simply the self-condemnation and often barely conscious thoughts of guilt, shame or "never doing enough." No matter what anyone else tells you, you won't believe it or achieve it until you speak it to yourself. Your self talk is SO important! You can't give away what you don't have...so if you don't love yourself, you aren't able to love others either. --Identify the thoughts that are nagging. --Call them out as LIES --Replace them with the Truth (the Bible is a great resource or any positive affirmation). --REPEAT dose as many times as possible!! Neuroscience shows that it usually takes 21-days to form a new memory and to "detox" wrong thinking out. To make a thought into a habit will be about 63-154 days. But all of this is SMALL compared to the value of PEACE OF MIND. Make today a day where you're not so hard on yourself! You are made for excellence, no doubt, but you're a work in progress! Embrace this space of progress. It's a beautiful chance to surrender. #surrendher16 #selftalk #loveyourself

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Lots of #nutrientbased meals, workouts, and taco tomfoolery going on the ol' Snapchat acct! I'd love you to join in the antics! New username 👉🏼 awrightfit 👻👻👻👻👻 #crossfit #wod #tacotuesday #snapchat #fitfaithmovement #moveitorloseit

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If you feel the need to "fix" something about your body, you should start with your EYES. Oh, if only you could see yourself the way God sees you. The way He chose you and declared you "fearfully and wonderfully" made...knowing all of your days before you...even knowing you would be STRUGGLING with your body image too. Imagine that, God knew what He was getting when He chose you. Nothing will ever surprise Him. He uses it all. He uses your body image issues of today to glorify and exalt you tomorrow. For when you succeed in seeing your self worth....I mean really seeing it...you will be the Woman God knew you would be. And all this will bring more Glory to God. But this time in between is part of the process. Enjoy the pain of today because you have hope for the freedom of tomorrow. #motivationmonday #surrendher16 #fearfullyandwonderfullymade #fitfaithmovement #fitfaith #confidentwoman #womanofgod #youareworthy #worthywarrior

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We all crave freedom. Freedom from the thoughts that pester us, freedom from habits we thought we already overcame but apparently didn't, freedom from those voices from our past telling us we weren't "good enough." There is a common myth that if you look deeper within, you will find your ability to overcome. To some degree, I agree, but I don't think it's focusing deeper within YOURSELF that you find your freedom---it's in the depth that you find God IN YOU that you are free. Focusing more on GOD's PURPOSE for your life and not how you use God to fulfill YOUR IDEA of YOUR PURPOSE. Chucking the mirror and focusing on Him is your freedom. He is your joy. What a great challenge this is!

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It's 5am here I Sydney, Australia (yay jet lag) and this is what's on my mind! I can't tell you how excited I get on vacation to try out local gyms, classes, trails and bike tours....and yet...these feelings are but secondary to how fired up I get when I read God's word, connect with Him over one perfect verse and to simply know that no matter where I am in the world, God is with me. That HE is the reason I get up and work to increase my energy with nutrition and exercise because I KNOW that I KNOW that I KNOW that I have a purpose far beyond the structure of my frame and I plan on using every drop of energy that God has deemed POSSIBLE (not automatic!) in my body to "forget what lies behind and PRESSING toward what lies ahead.." (PHIL 3:13). I will be fit for My KING! Comment below of your with me! Tag a friend who's a #worthywarrior too!

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As big as God is, nothing gets lost. Not one person, not one act, not one thought. #sovereign #godofwonders #hesgothewholeworldinhishands #surrendher16

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Sometimes it will be more than you ask for, sometimes it will be different than what you asked for, but you can bet all your Faith that no matter how, what or when He gives, it will be a blessing you couldn't dream up if you tried! TRUST MORE, WORRY LESS. #trustgodanddogood #surrendher16 #trustmoreworryless #greaterishe #godissogood

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"No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us..... God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God and God in him(her)." 1 John 4:12,16 #toloveisgod #trustgodanddogood #surrendher16

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"Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. STRENGTH IS FOR SERVICE, NOT FOR STATUS." Romans 15:1 MSG #goodreminder #Godreminder #bethechange #surrendher16

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Brain Food!! I started studying for a new certification this week and it reminded me just how important our nutrition is for our BRAIN! We often think about food just for our body structure, but the QUALITY of food we eat impacts our MIND as well! That's why I love that I can easily build a #nutrientbased plate without measuring, counting, or obsessing. I simply fill up my plate with as many colors as possible (green + colored veg should take up 2/3 of the plate). Cut up some lean protein (I chose a turkey meatball from Whole Foods and a couple hard boiled eggs) for about 1/4 of the plate. And add in a dollop of fat (guacamole) and a moderate of starchy carbs (a few Mary's Gone Crackers) for the last 1/8 of the plate which works best for my body type. Here's some more tips on foods that boost your BRAINZ too!: --Foods High in Vitamin E (dark leafy greens, seeds, nuts, vegetable oil, avocado, whole grains) --Omega-3 Fatty Acids (salmon, tuna, egg YOLK) --Folate (dark leafy greens, broccoli, kale, collard greens, spinach). Another thing to help you brain is, of course, EXERCISE and de-stressing. So nice leisure strolls after some studying and eating is in ORDER for today! I will be releasing my #NUTRIENTBASEDDIET DIY program is just a few weeks! Comment below if you'd like to receive more information on this once it's released! I'll send you a free 5-Step Infographic with the basics of how you can start eating Nutrient Based today!