Day 16- I'm Back...

Well I know its been quite sometime since I’ve last posted & let me be clear it’s been with good reason. In my disappearance I realized the purpose of a program of this design. Get fit for Christ is about self love through God. Gods love is a special kind of love that cant be replaced. Im finding out the hard way as I continue to do as most of us do...God will continue to place you in the same situations until you get through them with his guidance.

For example, the last situation I talked about was loving me & knowing that I deserve more than what many bring to the table. Well, I failed that test in that again I allowed something to come between what me & God shared. Which brings me back to the same since of brokenness needing the void to be filled. But this time I’ve been through the test so much that I know I have to allow God to make me whole. If not, Im damaging myself. See, that’s the purpose--learning to love me for who I am because God does & he has created me in his image which means Im pretty special. Guess what??! We ALL are. He has done for me & he’ll do for you.

As I get back on track I know that my results of this program are going to be amazing! No more falling off the face of the earth. These last days Im going to do better than the first---Believe me.
Im not going to blog about my meals for the day because lets be real I’ve not been keeping up as I should. Well I know the answer & I refuse to ignore his wisdom any longer. I’ve lost 3lbs so far & I know the real weight loss is coming. Im currently unemployed so it’s difficult to follow the eating guideline but its not impossible! Now, I cook my meals for the week at the beginning of the week and the middle of the week. Im excited that I didn’t steer away to long and that God helped bring me home.

I lost one of my best friends since childhood yesterday, and today I found out that the guy that I allowed to come between me and God for 7 years is in a relationship, on top of me ending my relationship with the guy who treated me as second--yes it all came down. Together these things have forced me to run into the arms of the Lord instead of my typical seeking answers from man. It’s nice to have a support system but right now I just need you Lord. I know Im revealing more than the typical I ate this, I worked out that but this is my journey to an Overall better me & I hope that in reading & sharing you too will discover your worth and except nothing less than what God has in store for you---true GREATNESS!!!

~Beauty Undefined~

Day 3- Trials & Tribulations make me stronger in HIM!

Well, ladies and gents its day 3 and I must say THANK YOU LORD! As I read his word more and more I fill his presence ever stronger. It’s funny because right now I’m going through a little situation where I was involved with a man who wasn’t a bad guy but didn’t value me (if you know what I mean). Not the value as in put me before God but you know the “I RESPECT” you for being you type of value. Well, when I started this program I was burdened and troubled with some other things—a lot to do with self-worth. I just ended the unhealthy relationship I mentioned above, again, not because he was a bad person but because I was selling myself short. I allowed someone else to break the bond God & me shared (and he wasn’t the first)—so I guess in reality, it wasn’t the individual who caused the division but ME. For me to allow anything of that nature to happen the fault falls back on to me…people will only do to you what you allow. I say all that to share with you that I vowed to God that I wouldn’t speak with this individual for at least 40 days as a means to strengthen my relationship with my Father and improve me. What do you guess happened today? Yep, he calls! And he doesn’t just call, honey he texts & says that I’m being childish and I’m this & I’m that (nothing profane—just I’m not holding up to my end of the deal) then he says he misses me. You know what’s funny (and why I say I’m growing closer to God) is he called from unknown numbers & I heard a voice saying don’t answer and sure enough I received a text from the unknown number revealing it was the very guy I am not to speak with. I know some of you are reading thinking this is childish but I’m telling you it’s bigger than me or being petty. Like the passages in John & Romans 2: 28-29 I’ve learned that nothing and NO ONE is worth sacrificing my connection with God and if that means isolating myself from others so I can identify and hear his call then hey…consider it DONE! I know that was long winded & I still haven’t shared what I ate for the day but I just had to share with the believers and non-believers—GOD IS REAL YALL! The devil tried to tempt me (heck for a minute I thought he was gone succeed cause I started questioning myself) but I assure you that I called on my father and asked for strength and its like this will power came over me & I did just what I told him I would. Again, because of my obedience & belief, I can go to him and ask him for what I want & baybee let me tell ya it’s MINE! ALL MINE! Lol what he made for me You can’t have (but he has something in store with your name written all over it—don’t miss out)!

Ok ok ok...moving on to what we all came here to see….my progress. Well, here’s the real deal Holyfield lol I am struggling with the whole working out thing. It’s like I want to see the results but not do the work—we all know that’s not going to work. I meet with Lyle tomorrow & I have to let him know I didn’t do the 15 minute run for the day. I know when it’s all said & done I’m hurting me but if anyone has any suggestions HELP! LOL It’s crazy because I’ve prayed on this & I know it’s time but I keep playing myself.

So, how did I hold up in my daily diet….hmmmmmm let’s say it was better but not the best. For breakfast I had a bowl of raisin bran cereal (I love that cereal if you can’t tell already lol), a salad for lunch a small bag of sour cream & onion chips for a snack and canned ravioli for dinner. I’m getting there guys, it’s just day 3 but I’m well on my way! It must be the season for change because now I am embracing ME and like Mary Mary I want people to look at me and see the GOD IN ME!

~Beauty Undefined~

Day 2- Feeling Blessed....

John 14:12-14

Today was much better. Yes its day two & I’m feeling more energized. I didn’t eat heavy today & yet I feel FULL! What I mean is I ate fruit for breakfast followed by a bowl of cereal, I had a turkey and American cheese lunchable for lunch, I ate some carrots & cucumber with veggie dip for a snack & a salad for dinner. I’m feeling better.

In addition to all of that, I had my 1^st training session with Lyle & let me tell you the man is not a joke but I got through it. Sure, my body is tensed, sore & aching but it’ll all pay off.

If you noticed, I highlighted passage John 14: 12-14, and this is not without reason. I am so confident that I am going to succeed in this weight loss journey because I am a believer and I have gone to the father and asked for it. Yes, it’s that simple. When it’s all said & done…rather it’s 6 months down the line or 40 days, a healthier & more fit Cierra will stand before you.

Well, I’m headed for a run…got too much energy Lol.

~Beauty Undefined~

Day 1- The Journey Begins...

Today marks the first day for my journey to a Better Me. Thanks to a vision of Lyle Johnson who started and designed the program Get Fit for Christ I am getting a chance to be renewed. Through Lyle’s willingness to listen to Gods calling I am able to accomplish my goal of re-establishing a relationship with Christ while tackling my giant that’s defeated me for far too long—weight loss. I, along with several other brave individuals have accepted the call to Get Fit for Christ in which we’re undergoing our 40 day & 40 night makeover.

So, how was day 1 you ask…well let’s say I didn’t do as well as I liked but I’m not as bad as I’ve been. Unfortunately, I only ate 2 meals today (and I think our goal is 6 small meals). For breakfast, I ate a bowl of raisin bran cereal. I missed lunch but had 5 bite size chocolate chip cookies for a snack which I 1 serving size but still HORRIBLE—it won’t happen again (funny thing is I’ve felt horrible since the moment I indulged) and for dinner I had a pack of ramen noodles and a hot dog (again poor choice).

You’re probably thinking, why be so honest…the truth of the matter is I’ve lied to myself for far too long and I only was cheating myself. If I want to make serious change, I have to be real. I know that tomorrow my meals will probably begin with a bowl of cereal but definitely won’t be a replica of today’s menu.

This is all new to me but one thing is for certain, I accepted the challenge & Cierra doesn’t do anything halfway! No time to be lukewarm.

With that said, I did complete the readings for this evening. Finally, I did something right huh? Lol But really it left me feeling empowered and ready for happiness in my world. One passage in particular really stayed with me and even as I write, I still reflect on its message— John 4:13-14. I’m ready to not long or be thirsty but rather be insured that fulfilling Gods purpose here on earth will bring me eternal life. Its reassuring, knowing that while attempting to lose weight I also am growing closer to Christ. I challenge you to believe in the one who was sent by the father, so that he who believes shall not parish but have everlasting life. In the words of Marvin Sapp— I never would have made it, without you!

~Beauty Undefined~