SEARCHING …………………..

SEARCHING …………………..

I feel as if I can’t breath, so I’m heading into to the ocean where the water is fresh

And thoughts can run freely past no objections or judgments

Feelings run so rampant without any where to overflow

Getting tied up in my throat

No way to express them into liberation

Ready to release my thoughts into

thin air til I’m completely liberated.

Tired of using discretion when I speak

Tired of wondering

Tired of the same answers after the same question

Something new may come of this

Searching for the moment that the light will illuminate our spotlight

Until then it’s just me alone

Facing My Fears Part I

Aug 24 2011 Facing my fears

Part I:

It’s true, This is my year of facing many of my fears or confronting them head on.

For if fear didn’t exist ,there would be a world of endless POSSIBILITIES. So why is it we feel afraid?

Okay so I Just joined a kickboxing club to take my fitness to the next LEVEL & I couldn't be more jazzed. ( Just saying) I love the challenges that it presents and I love to make new friends .

Prior to my first workout, I thought I was in shape, but I’ve been corrected. My biggest goal is to lose 40 lbs! It sounds ridiculous. But I’m only 5”4” and maybe ½ also. I am a fitness & health advocate & definitely need to look the part. So, 165lbs is not cool; at least not for my dimensions.

After getting my Body Fat % measured, I’ve Committed to get extremely closer to my end goal by the end of October. With all considerations I might be even more critical to myself. My body measurements were not too bad. I can’t say I’m too dissatisfied. My ideal weight would be around 135, that’s where I’m most comfortable.

Most of my company is shocked when they hear the # on the scale, so I guess I’m not in the worst physical appearance. Additionally I’m pretty keen on hiding behind fashion, so it’s whatever.

So here’s the game plan; I could not think of a better way to do it than to join a place that gets excited about EXTREME workouts. I get it! It’s not for everyone. What is even more awesome is that going into week 3 I’m -9lbs . It’s REFRESHING.

I've been praying for an opportunity like this for various reasons and paaazah! - there it is, EXTREME KICKBOXING it is….among other things to follow.

Thank God, for giving me the Strength and Energy to not only try it but also DO it !!!!!

In order to flourish or grow, we must acknowledge all of our weaknesses or at least know that they exist so that we can take it in stride and conquer them. My Lesson of the year or Theme of the year is to not be such a big chicken about everything & just go ahead and jump in the deep end of the ocean.

Something New…..in the Healthy food Corner

Something New…..in the Healthy food Corner

Salad just took an upgrade!

Today’s Lunch Corner: Chicken Salad & ZEN green TEA

· 1 single serving 15- 20grams of protein , or 7 oz grilled chicken sliced into cubes or slices

· Homemade dressing

· Lite Citrus blend

· 1 teaspoon of olive oil

· ¼ orange wedge

· ½ lemon ( squeezed)

· A couple shakes of cayenne or red pepper

· **( salt if desired , but just a little to give it a little taste especially if you didn’t add salt to the chicken)

· 1 cup of baby spinach leafs

· 1 cup of mixed field greens

· ½ tomato sliced

· ¼ onion slices

· ½ cucumber sliced

· 3 optional melba crackers ( any flavor, I like the rosemary olive oil)

1. In a small bowl , mix the baby spinach and field greens, then add the cucumbers , onions and tomatoes and toss,

2. then take one teaspoon of olive oil pour on top of salad, and ¼ orange wedge or even ½ orange wedge to squeeze into the bowl and also ½ lemon. This is for the healthy just about calorie free dressing. It adds a little moisture so that it’s not so dry

3. Add the pepper salt and black pepper to your desire

The cayenne pepper & black pepper are to be added to give kick to your salad, sprinkle as much as desired.

You can still finish off your orange if you don’t want to waste the content and the same with the lemon if you don’t mind the tart.

If you like the crouton-like crumbles, add a few broken down pieces of melba crackers. Those melba crackers are low calorie and give you a healthy way of getting your starches without sabotaging your healthy eating.

1 Tea Bag ( Tazo) (ZEN GREEN TEA)

8-10 oz of H2O (Hot)

Honey, 1 pkt of Splenda, or 1 pkt of Raw Sugar

· More water if you don’t like the strong taste

or

As a compliment , I brewed lemongrass Green tea with a hint of spearmint sans sucre

Once again you can squeeze/squirt ¼ of the orange wedge into your tea cup and if need be just drop the wedge in your cup to give it flavor.

If you would like try one packet of splenda or even better ( one teaspoon of honey to taste.

*Honey has calories, but splenda does not have calories

SERVE & ENJOY