from THINKING to THANKING!

Ok sooo church service this Sunday was quite enlightening...I will share with you something that I thought was powerful! Pastor said 'if you are thinking then you should be thanking". What does that mean...if you think about the things in your life, you will thank God in return. Change your thInking to thAnking..It's not about you, but About God. Let me share with you how my thinking change to thanking.

• When I think about how fat, overweight, and obese I was...I thank God for not having a heart attack, stroke, or diabetes.
• When I think about the times I had unprotected sex...I thank God I am disease free.
• When I think about the times I drove intoxicated...I thank God for guiding me safely home.
• When I think about the depression I was in because I couldn't have kids...I thank God for allowing me to adopt my wonderful son.
• When I think about the times I didn't know where my next meal would come from...I thank God for being my provider.
• When I think about the times I sat and cried over some guy that didn't want me anymore...I thank God that he could see what I couldn't and removed that person from my life.
• When I think about the times I put myself in situations that could have resulted in murder, rape, etc...I thank God for being my protector.
• When I think about the times I was put in --what I thought were bad situations...I thank God for those situations being a motivator to step out on faith and start my business.
• When I think about how I could have chosen the wrong friends to be in my life....I thank God for having the right mind to choosef friends that are supportive and there for me always.
• When I think about the terrible childhood I could have had....I thank God for blessing me with wonderful parents, grandparents, and siblings.
• When I think about how many friends of mine have died in their 20s, 30s, 40s....I thank God for allowing me to see 42.

Now you see just some of the things I have listed...the point is if you are thinking about something...you should also so be thanking God for something.

I challenge you to create a list of your thinkings and thankings....Be blessed.

It Hasn't Been An Easy Road

Hey I am back....
The first month and a half was hard hard work...I was working out with Kenya one on  one.  Well July came and I went to Vegas...yes the first day there I practiced restraint from the buffet foods and it was hard as heck. But the next couple of days, I did enjoy the buffet...however, the good thing is unlike past trips to Vegas or any trips for that matter, I had a plan before I went on my trip. I had already looked into whether or not the hotel had a gym, the cost, and the hours they were open. I was in Vegas for 5 days and I purchased the 3-day gym pass for $65 and walked the strip the other 2 days to get exercise. Now what was the benefit of all that preparation before my trip...when I got back home and weighed myself, I had not gained a single pound.

Now there have been moments, and very few of them I must say where the road got hard due to my emotions getting the best of me and before I knew it, I was sitting at my favorite restaurant (Chili's) with a thing of salsa and chips and an old timer hamburger. You know what, I still didn't feel better..my situation was still staring me in my face. But thank God I knew that although I fell off the horse, I lived another day to get back on and do it again.

No this journey is not an easy one, but over the last 11 months I have learned how to put my emotions in check and not turn to food, but instead I write in my journal, I call my workout buddies, I call my trainer, and yes I even call on God.

For those that read this and say, I can't...you will never know if you can if you don't take that first step. I aim to be an inspiration for others.

Question: What is keeping you from making that first step to make a significant change in your life?