15 years ago I had completed 40 days of #timerestriction #intermittent fasting.
I didn’t call the way I was #eating by those names back then because I had never heard of the term. I called it “sacrificing” two meals a day.
After the 40 days of the Lenten season was over and Easter had passed, I continued sacrificing those two meals a day. I fasted breakfast (supposedly believed to be the “best meal of the day”) and lunch.
I typically broke my fast at around 2 pm. with some protein and dairy. Slice of turkey or ham, wrapping it around a slice of cheese!~ yum yum…
I would cook dinner for my family and sat with them, eating exactly what they ate. I didn’t cook another meal just for me. Dessert, well that typically went with our meals and I wasn’t giving that up. I already sacrificed two meals, I’m not sacrificing my dessert.
Back in the day, no food was off limits. I ate what I wanted and when I wanted during the set time of 2 pm. till 7 pm. Many of my choices then were also from a place of #sugar #addiction I just didn’t know, nor see it as a problem.
Move forward 15 years, I realize those choices back then, even though I was still losing the weight, were NOT the healthiest course of action to take long term. Now that I know better, I am making better choices for my overall well-being.
I’m grateful for that. I am grateful I didn’t stop sacrificing those meals, and #fasting to receive optimal health.
Sunday is our get up early and go grocery shopping.
We started this ritual/routine during #lockdown when it was the safest, best time to go, line up’s small and your out with your purchases sooner then later.
By 9 a.m. we typically finish off shopping at two stores (sometimes three) and are home unpacking.
Today while walking through the isles, I noticed a magazine with the title Intermittent Fasting. I noticed after placing this one back, that there was another one as well. Monthly magazines totally devoted to living an intermittent fasting lifestyle.
15 years ago I began my journey with intermittent fasting, not thinking it would be a lifestyle but grateful it has become that way.
Today has been an “out of the bed kind of day”. I’ve been in bed since Wednesday. Under the weather.
This morning I journaled in bed, did some posting of Positive Affirmations on Social Media platforms I’m sharing at on a daily basis, laundry has begun. Some food prepping has been happening.
All in my pj’s and housecoat.
Cancelled going to Dad’s place to do the weekly clean. I let him know I will be stopping by tomorrow. I do enjoy these weekly clean the home for him. I know my mom would definitely be happy with me keeping an eye on her home that she decorated, cooked, baked and held many dinner parties for friends and family.
I forgot, I painted my toenails this morning too!~ They look oh so pretty and not gnarly ugly old lady toes.
Now I’m heading back to get some more laundry folded and put away…and maybe throw another load in.
I think it’s time for me to rest as well and take a breather. Do some reading, more resting.
Life is flying by. Our youngest grandchild is going to be 10 months tomorrow!~
WOW!~
I just celebrated 5 year work anniversary at Value Village yesterday.
I’ve been in bed for the last two full days with a knock me out cold/allergy/Covid? Whatever, I’ve been taking care of me and getting the rest I have needed.
I’m still living an intermittent fasting lifestyle, going on 15 years now. I can honestly say I have released 150 lbs and have maintained the weight loss for over 10 years.
I remember back in the day, when I was blogging every single day. Now I’m busy posting on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. So many changes. So much growth. So much healing. So much transformation. So much transmutation.
So I think I’ve caught up a bit from last year 2022!~
A day where I commit to pause, to pray and sent intentions for you and yours. I hold you close in my thoughts and my prayers. Prayers of blessings, love, strength, peace, and covering you with God’s goodness and love.
Today I ask you to pause, to pray and sent your intentions for me and mine. Linking arm in arm, shield to shield in the spiritual realm as welI as the physical. I KNOW prayers and intentions are not ignored, dismissed or forgotten.
The last Fearless Friday for 2022!~
This year has been FILLED with answers to prayer, for blessings abounding, gifts of God’s goodness and love enveloping and miracles unfolding.
Much grief, sorrow, sadness, frustration, anger, annoyance, hurt and pain have also FILLED this past year but LOVE and KINDNESS has WON and will continue to win. Over and over and over!~
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” ~ Psalm 112:7-8 NLT
It’s been three months since I’ve taken the time to sit down and put up a post.
And here we are now, the end of Christmas 2022!~
2023 is just at the end of this week!~ WOW!~
I will be celebrating my 15th FASTINGanniversary!~ 15 years practicing an intermittent fasting lifestyle. When January hits, it’s another year that I am not trying out a “new diet” because I have found a sustainable weight release/maintaining way of living that brings me strength, balance and flexibility that no other diet could.
I’m excited to share here that in the New Year I will be working with clients who are wanting to be living their best life, embracing their destiny in the NOW and moving forward living a sustainable intermittent fasting lifestyle.
Most of all, love where you are right now. Because that’s where your destiny lies.” Melody Beattie
If this is something that speaks to you, resonates within you, something you have been interested in learning more, send me an email at free_spirit103@hotmail.com and we can have a discussion.
A day where I commit to pause and pray for you and yours. I hold you close in my thoughts and my prayers. Covering you with blessings, love, strength, peace, and goodness.
Today I ask you to pause and pray for me and mine. Linking arm in arm, shield to shield in the spiritual realm as welI as the physical. I KNOW my prayers and intentions are not ignored, dismissed or forgotten.
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” ~ Psalm 112:7-8 NLT
A day where I commit to pause and pray for you and yours. I hold you close in my thoughts and my prayers. Covering you with blessings, love, strength, peace, and goodness.
Today I ask you to pause and pray for me and mine. Linking arm in arm, shield to shield in the spiritual realm as welI as the physical. I KNOW my prayers and intentions are not ignored, dismissed or forgotten.
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” ~ Psalm 112:7-8 NLT
A day where I commit to pause and pray for you and yours. I hold you close in my thoughts and my prayers. Covering you with blessings, love, strength, peace, and goodness.
Today I ask you to pause and pray for me and mine. Linking arm in arm, shield to shield in the spiritual realm as welI as the physical. I KNOW my prayers and intentions are not ignored, dismissed or forgotten.
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” ~ Psalm 112:7-8 NLT
A day where I commit to pause and pray for you and yours. I hold you close in my thoughts and my prayers. Covering you with blessings, love, strength, peace, and goodness.
Today I ask you to pause and pray for me and mine. Linking arm in arm, shield to shield in the spiritual realm as welI as the physical. I KNOW my prayers and intentions are not ignored, dismissed or forgotten.
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” ~ Psalm 112:7-8 NLT
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