Mind of Melosa

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. ‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭24-27‬ NIV

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EJ and his Bday and other stories...

So....... this past weekend was EJ’s first birthday party.  I would normally go in and eat everything coming off the grill and say oh well I can burn it off.....He only turns 1 once! But this time I stuck to eating only the healthy choices available and no bread or even CAKE....  NO CAKE?!?!?! That’s a big one for me! I’m addicted to sugar and THIS FAT KID LOOOOOOOOVES CAKE!!!! I was so busy running around like a mother hen with it’s head cut off that if it weren’t for my Soror, Trena literally forcing a plate in my face and telling me to eat something I might not have even had anything at all. I’m really proud of myself for what I accomplished this past weekend with God’s help.

1. I made it though a birthday party without stuffing my face and regretting it on    Monday. 

2.  I managed to lose weight on a weekend 

3. I avoided my monthly 6 lb. bloat from my cycle.

4. I drank 96+oz of water a day!

What a difference praying over your weight loss can make!!! 

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THIS WOMAN RIGHT HERE...........words cannot explain how grateful I am that God placed her in my life! She is a tough trainer with a heart of gold!!!! I faced the scale today and couldn't help but cry (happy tears) when I saw the number. 27 lbs down since I started her class!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!!

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Purple Pants and Pumps in the Park

Today, I worked out in the park............ IN PURPLE PANTS!!!!!! This is a big deal for me. I rarely wear purple in fear of the Barney comment or worse………..THEME SONG!!! TODAY, I………. YES, I…….. I, Christine, worked out in the park…..... In my purple pants …......... Out in the open...for all eyes to see……. And I got a great……..effective stress free sabbath morning workout!!!!!!!!! And nobody started singing I love you………you love me…… Whole lotta purple pants sexiness that I had going on……………or not…….. So….. I can not tell you how much I loved this workout!!!! It takes some getting used to working out outdoors and proper footwear is a must but I had a great workout and the fresh air did the kids some good too. Ethan was loving the fresh air especially when he started jumping along with us. I worked out my entire body even though we were late on account of being night owls of course. There is nothing like an early morning workout though! Plus, such a motivating group of men and women to top it off! #loveyouDonna I am looking forward to losing weight again!!!! I measured myself for the first time ever today. I still didn't get on the scale. I just measured inches. I was quite surprised……..These thighs got to go but I am still loving the skin that I am in while I am living in it shaping and molding my body with God’s help and with His strength. I will no longer look at my thighs as “TT” or the Two Ton Thunders……..They are now……… the Wonder Thunder Twins…..WTT……..because I often wondered how the heck I can lift these at 32"each. I would die for a 32" waist!!!!!! But on the bright side, I Got my own personal leg weight system! Lifting them past my knees feels almost impossible but with great strength………….My calves are going to be on fleek by the time this is over! I am #PUSHing harder everyday. (Pray Until Something Happens) Working on getting that balance when it comes to eating what helps my body lose. Prep is key and Tonight would’ve been the perfect time but….. yeah…..I’m posting this at 4 am because that workout took me out!!!! I literally slept the day away but………It was a much needed rest! Sunday we praise! Going to take the kids out and enjoy family!!! Monday we start again with the grind! Be blessed my loves! XOXO Chris

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Stress free sabbath morning workout in the park! #pumpsinthepark #mindofmelosa #fitlife

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L.I.F.E to life balance....

Finding that balance between L.I.F.E. and life has been hard.  Every week I have the intention of prepping our meals for the week and stocking up on healthy options, however our constant running around and the children’s hectic schedules take precedence so I settle for making quick decisions from what is available and they are not always the healthiest of options. Trying to juggle the life of having 2 kids and Living In Fitness Everyday is hard. I used to be about that #L.I.F.E. and I miss the rush you get when you reach new weightless goals.   I barely have time to prep 2 kids in the morning let alone prep myself the night before following a night of often times, 2 intense workouts.  I push myself to the limits on the dance floor, the sweat is pouring and my legs are left trembling and I am barely left standing enough to drag myself to my car to drive home then to brace myself upright in the shower. I can barely stand long enough to put on my pajamas before crashing to the bed. At 6am the alarm snoozes about 3 times and my good intention of using my morning commute to my advantage by lugging the two kids up two hills to school and the sitter becomes a mad dash to the car because Lulu is going to be late again.  

Working on getting that L.I.F.E. to life balance 

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I have been scale free for a week now and I feel great! 

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I have been scale free for a week now and I feel great! 

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Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭24-27‬ NIV (via mindofmelosa)

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First and foremost, thank you God for your grace and mercy. Thank you for giving me life and love and my family and my friends. Thank you for always showing me your mercy. I am forever grateful and give all honor and glory to You!!!!!!

Starting over is the hardest thing to do! I...

[mindofmelosa]

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭24-27‬ NIV

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Here I go....

First and foremost, thank you God for your grace and mercy. Thank you for giving me life and love and my family and my friends. Thank you for always showing me your mercy. I am forever grateful and give all honor and glory to You!!!!!!

Starting over is the hardest thing to do! I have struggled with weight loss for my entire life. I was always the fat kid. I always wanted to lose it but I let what the naysayers said get into my spirit and hold me back. I was successful at losing 120 lbs and I looked great in my wedding dress alongside the love of my life, the man of my dreams, my soul mate, my love, my husband. We succeeded together we were looking great..then instead of L.I.F.E….. #LifeHappens. Now that Baby EJ is almost 1 and the whole ordeal with the tumor is a thing of the past…Praise God!!!!! I am ready to attack this fat once and for all!!

It has been quite a challenge having all the extra weight on while still trying to keep the same energy I had when I was at my healthiest. At my healthiest of 229 lbs, which by the way is nowhere near my goal; I felt a sense of accomplishment given that I started this journey at 350 lbs. 300… A number I never thought I would see again!! Unfortunately I went back there quite a few times since having my beautiful baby boy who I love so much. Unfortunately, I’m here again but this time, I am armed with The Holy Spirit and I’m ready to see those numbers go down!! I have been back at BBD 2 weeks and I already lost a lot. I only just started to eat healthier. Which is exactly where my challenge usually lies because diet is key. I am armed here too with knowledge! I know what I need to do! I just need to keep listening and apply it!

I need my family to get healthy. I don’t want my bad habits to rub off on my Lulu. She is starting to get some of my bad eating habits and my body shape and I would never want her to go through what I went through being the fat kid. She is an amazing, smart and talented little girl who has a great personality. She is a lot like her dad…Thank you Jesus! I am a work in progress! I need to be an example for her.

This is what drives me to push myself out of my comfort zone and to the point of pain. Past the aching thighs that probably weigh about 75 lbs each. Past the damaged knees and bad back & ankle. Into the zone where I am in so much pain I want to STOP!!!!!!!!! I want to QUIT!!!! I HATE this so much!!!!! Yet, I love it so much!!!! Then I start to feel the burn!!! And I feel accomplished because I got this far and I just zone out and I feel the sweat pouring down my face into my eyes and I can feel the sting!! I start to go blind, but I just push past and I start to fly high.

I just want to be healthy again. I feel the weight of this body holding me down. Making me tired. I need to treat it right because God gave me a second chance to start over! I will start over and make it to the end and I never never never want to start over again! I know God will get me there. He has gotten me there before and has healed me. I will be healthy!! I will reach my goal! I am ready to come into my new body!

In Jesus Name!!!! I receive it!! Amen!!! Amen and Amen!