Living Fruitfully

Recently I made a decision to get back on track with working out and eating

healthier. This is after I realized how tired I would get after going up a short

distance of a flight of stairs. I also realized how certain clothes were not fitting

properly or at all. These occurrences did not leave me feeling great about myself.

There was even a point in which I did not like to take or look at pictures of myself.

One day I decided to change the narrative and do something about my weight

instead of complaining about it.

One thing that came to mind when I decided to do something about my

weight is how God instructs us to live fruitfully and multiply. We see this command

in Genesis 1:28 (MSG) “God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take

Charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing

that moves on the face of Earth.” God charges us to be responsible for everything

living on Earth, this includes ourselves. This command is one we as moms need to

take seriously because we tend to let ourselves go as we put everyone/things

before ourselves. Doing this and not taking care of ourselves will only lead to

burnout and stagnation which is something God did not create us for. Burnout and

being stagnant leads to unproductivity. If we are not being productive, we are not

living up to the potential God created us for.

I want to share some practical tips I learned while on this healthier lifestyle

journey. One thing that is commonly said when it comes to working out is “I don't

have time”. That my friend is not true, I too used to believe that lie until I realized

how much could be done in as little as 20 minutes. Here are some resources that

have helped me in this season, I pray they can help you as well:

● Netflix: If you have a Netflix subscription you can search for workout

videos, they partnered with Nike so you will find a variety of workout videos.

● Youtube: There are a ton of workout videos that accommodate gym or at

home workouts. Here are some channels I’m subscribed to: Glow With Tori

and DejaFit.

● Healthy eating: Weight loss and staying healthy has a lot to do with what we

consume and how much we consume. I joined a weight loss challenge program

to help me get started with my journey. This program helped me create a

healthier relationship with food. I continue to eat according to this plan

although I am no longer a part of the program. The name of the program is

AR30, here is the site www.ar30challange.com.

● Supplies: if you decide to workout at home, I recommend getting your

weights from the store 5Below. I purchased all of my workout gear from

there, it’s durable and affordable.

Lastly, my daughter played a big role in this journey. Not only does she

workout with me at times, she is a great support as she encourages me to keep

going as I workout. Living healthy not only benefits you but creates a healthier

culture for the home which allows for a fruitful home environment. If you can, I

encourage you to have your children join you when you workout. It will uplift you in moments where you would feel like throwing in the towel.