Life of Jenn.

Insomnia

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:28:08 -0800

I would really like to sleep now. On a related note, I’m not sure my shower has ever been cleaner.

The Holy Grail

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:47:00 -0800

I feel like I’ve discovered the Holy Grail of health. I’m down 13 pounds now. And some health issues I’ve had for a few years are clearing up! (Sorry to be so vague but they’re of a rather personal nature.) Not sure if the reason they’re clearing up has more to do with the juice or just taking some weight off so that my body has a better ability to heal itself. Either way, I’m grateful and healthy. To be honest, I think its both. Aside from my body being better able to heal itself, the micronutrients are fortifying my cells at the same time. (The way I understand it, anyway.)

I think my favorite thing about juicing so far is that I don’t feel like I’m depriving myself of anything. I KNOW I’m getting the proper nutrients and I’m never hungry.

Its so simple… why has it taken this long to discover? I guess technically it didn’t. Jack Lalanne knew. But he chose infomercials and capitalism as his megaphone… probably not the smartest move.

Jack LaLanne wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_LaLanne

2012 is NOT messing around

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:09:53 -0800

So it’s the evening of the 8th of January. Here’s where I’m at:
- I’ve lost 10 lbs since 1/1/2012
- My skin has completely cleared up
- I’ve never had this much energy in my life
- Physically, I literally feel like a different person
- My husband is juicing as well. He has suffered from chronic headaches for four years. He hasn’t had one in three days.

The changes I have made to produce these improvements:
- I’ve started making and consuming fresh fruit and vegetable juice daily
- I’m drinking as much water as I can
- I’m currently only eating whole grains and steamed veggies

Why I’m making these changes:
- First and foremost, for my health.
- Secondly, I’d like to feel good about myself again. Its hard to feel confident when you don’t like the way you look.

A few notes:
- I’ve slowly started to add juicing into my diet since the first. I also slowly began to phase out animal products and all processed foods.
- I started my restricted diet of ONLY juice, veggies and whole grains yesterday, the 7th.

Why I’m telling the world, er, the internet:
- I’m writing it down to hold myself accountable. If you know me in real life and you see me eating something I haven’t mentioned, feel free to slap it out of my hand and call me bad names.
- I wanted to share the positive changes I’m making and the great results I’m seeing. Hopefully I can help inspire someone else to make some changes and get healthier.

Whats next:
- If my energy level is sustained where its at now, I could start working out again. I plan to give that a try this week.
- Tomorrow, I’m spending time with my Lord to see what He has for me this year. I absolutely cannot wait to share what He tells me. Look for a 2012 goals post soon. :)

Hello 2012

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:00:00 -0800

This is my year. This is the year that I lose 75 lbs. This is the year that I stop eating the junk that I eat just because its convenient. This is the year that I take charge of my health.

This is God’s year. This year I’m done holding on to things that distance me from Him. This year I won’t do anything that I don’t hear the Father say. This year I will read more, soak more, sing more, pray more. This year I will seek His face more than ever before.

This year will be my best yet.

Update

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:14:56 -0700

First of all, we got here safe and sound. And immediately, we received some blessing. As Deuteronomy 28:6 says, “Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.” Can’t wait to see what we get on the way out! Alas, the story: The flight went well, although it wasn’t fun… and we went through customs really easily and everything. Then, we went to the baggage claim and picked up our bags. We looked toward where we were supposed to meet up with our group and studied the two routes that led toward it. One was very crowded, while the other was just a bit longer but virtually empty. Just coming from a cramped 14 hour flight, we naturally chose the longer, less crowded route. After rounding the last baggage carousel, we found 1000 rubles (Russian currency). We weren’t sure exactly what it was, aside from the fact that we knew it was money. We took it to the exchange counter and got nearly 100 shekels!! We received provision right as we got off the plane!! God is SO good. Needless to say, it was a great start to our trip!

Photo

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:27:37 -0700

"Make your choice, adventurous Stranger, Strike the bell and bide the danger, Or wonder, till it..."

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:07:26 -0700

““Make your choice, adventurous Stranger, Strike the bell and bide the danger, Or wonder, till it drives you mad, What would have followed if you had.””

- C.S. Lewis (via oneohsixsouthholland)

"If you can’t sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It’s the worry..."

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:22:09 -0700

““If you can’t sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It’s the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep.””

- Dale Carnegie