Life Update - 06/29/2019

Today marks a new step in my life as I have started to focus on me and making sure I gain good health and balance.

Currently, I am addicted to Spin Class at the gym which has given me a new passion to exercise.  This class is intense and at times challenging, but I realized in the end I just have to overcome my mind.  The mind is a very powerful tool and all people need to do is control it.  I believe if someone can overcome the doubt, fear, disbelief, or the ability to give up which their mind is saying than that person can overcome almost anything.

Another amazing avenue about life is my body is finally loosing weight.  It has been a massive battle.  I even had weight loss surgery, which did not get me to my goal weight, instead gave me additional health issues that I have to manage. The great thing this year brought me was more in tune to what my body needs and wants. First, I realized that I was addicted to sugar and my body did not like it, so I took a challenge to break the sugar addiction.  Secondly, my body started to reject a lot of animal products especially meat, so I had to figure out a new way of eating and decided to try a raw food diet.  As I shifted more to raw foods of fruits and veggies I began to feel amazing.  I still had an issue which was how do I get the protein the doctor want me to get; while I decided to not to worry about what the doctors recommended and listened to my body. I started to try new fruits and vegetables and became addicted to raw juice - my journey to a healthy me was evolving.

Finally, I am determined to keep going or plowing forward.  My biggest critique is myself, so I am determined to figure out how to love me.  I think some times people miss that part of life because we take care of so many other things or people that people leave out themselves.

Now is the time for action.  I don't know who this may help as it is an update on my progress of life. Folks remember go reach for the stars as each one of us have the power to do whatever we push our self into.  The journey is up to us, so go fight for it.

Lastly, live the dream you want to....You have the power to be successful - Go Get it!

Loving

'Loving Beyond Boundaries'

Okay, so this is my first thought on this topic which I believe will develop a great deal.  The main thing is I don't understand much but I do have a passion about this thing called LOVE.

I use to think that it is all about 'loving people back to life,' but I think it is more than that.  My main concept now is loving beyond boundaries which I think will show people how Christ really loves them.  I am still trying to figure out this topic but I am certain that love takes sacrifice.

For me, I am willing to sacrifice a few things to show people love or in terms to show the love of Jesus to all people no matter what background or differences they may have compared to me or others I associate with.  What I have determined is I am not God, so I am not here to judge, but I am here to associate with people and to show them the love of Jesus through being an example.  I am certain that people who experience Jesus will change their lives toward Him.

My problem is that I have so many questions and I am not sure if I will get all of them answered but I know that I am willing to seek out what the meaning to my questions are.

I am figuring out that love does cost a thing and people need to be willing to open up to what love my bring someone's way.  I know for me when it comes to loving beyond boundaries I am willing to go through all the processes of love and figure out what those processes are.  My hope is that I stay neutral in all areas of my life so I can cross boundaries and dine at all tables that come my way.

Love is important.

Love is powerful.

Love is unique.

The question is are people ready to love especially if it means some sacrifices.

Now is the time to LOVE...…

LOVE!

LOVE....To ME it is a CHOICE

Today, I woke up after having a dream about being in a forbidden relationship with a person who makes my heart flutter and my stomach have butterflies.   This person has the power to make my life great but complicated.  This relationship would be forbidden in so many ways especially in some of my personal circles, so for now I choose to keep it a mystery or inside myself.  Do I love this person, absolutely and I will continue to be their friend until the day I die, but I know for me the choice to make it a public relationship will not happen.

Everything I experience I believe is for a reason.  

Everything I go through I believe is for a reason.

Everything I endure is so I can help another person on his/her journey of life.

For the past year I have thought about this thing called LOVE and I believe with all my heart everyone has the ability to choose who he/she is going to LOVE. I do not think we are born one way or another way, but I do believe our family, environments, and communities create in us the walls, boundaries, layers, and obstacles each person faces when it comes to LOVE.

For me I choose to wait until I find the person I could spend the rest of my life with and I choose to love all people in a way that will show respect, honor, and give each person sacred worth. I just wonder what it takes for others to love.

On this day I am reminded of an amazing person in my life, who showed the greatest love story.  His name is Jesus Christ. Thousands of years ago he walked this Earth, and one day he decided to pay the greatest sacrifice by offering his own life. That day he was nailed to a poll and took his last breath.  Jesus did this for all people, and this event created a way for people to become whole and free from their mistakes. Jesus loved people so much he gave up his life - this was his choice.

What is your choice?  My Choice is to love people so much that I can love them back to life.  I also hope I can show an ounce of love like Jesus showed.

The great news is the choice is up to each person, so go out there and LOVE.  I do not mean for people to all others to walk all over them, but instead believe in your hear that their is love for you and in return you have the ability to love another person.

God Bless for know and keep on loving.

Remember I love you and so does Jesus Christ!

Another Diet --- WHAT?

Today, June 9th, 2019, I am starting a raw vegan diet for the next 7 days.  Actually, this diet is to break my addiction from sugar.  I told my mom about this change and she stated - why another diet - Jenn, you already had weight-loss surgery.  She had a good point.  The problem is my weight is not where I want it to be and after the surgery certain foods have made me sick.  My problem is no doctor can find out way I am having certain digestive issues that are making me feel miserable, so I decided after researching and evaluating other individuals maybe it is my diet.  I can say I am addicted to juicing and feel awesome when I am drinking raw juice. The problem I get back to is that sugar is still my weakness. That is way this journey of raw vegan diet is upon me.  I am excited. The problem I for see is diversifying my fruits and vegetables I eat, but I am willing to push through.

So here is to another amazing journey of dieting that might turn into a lifestyle shift..... For the next seven days I am going to document how I did and my feelings, so I can keep myself accountable to this challenge I am giving myself.  I also hope in the future this could/may help another person.  My hope is that my experience will help motivate someone else to do a shift or change in their life that will better them.  Lets begin.....Day 1