by Kimberly | Jan 21, 2014 | Bible, World Events
There is so much heart ache in this world. As I’ve been reading the Old Testament this morning, specifically Genesis and Exodus so far – there is much death in those books. However, one key theme I see run across all those pages – and even the pages of my life today: the faithfulness of God. There is hurt, there is weeping. Those are right responses. Death is traumatic because we weren’t created (in the beginning) to face it. But…
He promises.
He keeps.
He covenants.
He remembers.
He is the same.
He never changes.
He is the giver of life.
He is the taker of life.
He is good. He is faithful. When all else fails. Including Death.
by Kimberly | Jan 21, 2014 | food
Going on a two week vacation right after New Year’s doesn’t really help with keeping all those resolutions. 5 people in a hotel room doesn’t leave much room for exercising but I enjoyed the many days in the Florida sunshine (and heat). But, I had returned with the scale being up 6 pounds (including birthday desserts). So, I was thinking, even before the return trip, about how I wanted to get that weight off! So, I chose to do a raw food detox for three days.
I looked at several websites and I’m glad that none came up with a specific menu. I wanted to choose my own raw foods to eat. I didn’t think it would be as hard as it was, but my husband knew it was difficult for me. The only things I’ve had for three days have been raw except for salsa and gum.
My favorite thing I ate all wknd was my carrot apple ginger juice and avocados! Man, I love those things! In smoothies, on salads, or by themselves – they were a welcome addition when I couldn’t things like salad dressings.
I was hungrier than I thought I would be. The affects on my body (besides a 5.6 lbs weight loss in three days) were bloating which I expected. But, I think I also slept better too.
My thoughts:
Good:
I love the foods that God created in the form that God created them.
There is so much beauty in fruits and vegetables.
I didn’t snack as much (like grab half of a chicken nugget from my son’s plate).
Bad:
There are other things that God created: like fire and heat and animals that give us food products – that shouldn’t be cut out of my diet. I was craving eggs when I finished the detox. Eggs are nutritious. I wanted milk, cheese, healthy breads, cooked vegetables, etc.
Most fad diets that are out there today (and for the past decades) usually tell you to cut out this or do away with that. But, as most people can tell you, that doesn’t work for the long haul. Moderation is key. I’ve learned in years (almost 20) of dieting, exercising, eating healthy, periods of loss and gain – that moderation of everything is key. I think that is also biblical. So for me, I will not be adapting to a raw vegan lifestyle. May do a detox on occasion but I don’t feel the need to cut out everything cooked from my diet.
If you are going to choose to eat radical (in anyway):
1. Make sure you are determined. Will power is key here.
2. Make sure you have support from those around you. My husband was a huge supporter of this and that is a giant help.
by Kimberly | Jan 21, 2014 | food, Uncategorized, What's Eatin?
I usually do my grocery shopping and menu planning on Monday, so I thought I’d put it out there. This is helpful for two reasons: keeps me accountable and not wasting money or food and also it may give you some new dishes to try!
I wont say there won’t be variance from this list – because often I get inspired by the blogs I read each day – but hopefully this will be a good start!
Monday: Me finishing up a Raw Detox so a green smoothie and E will have my boxed lunch from a nutrition study today. Yay – no cooking!
Tuesday: Larry’s Pizza for lunch with friends from Durham and Taco Tuesday for dinner: Breakfast Tacos strictly because I have missed my Great Day Farm eggs since being in FL and on a Raw detox for three days. I’ll be including black beans and sweet potato hash in the tacos.
Wednesday: Its rumored to be cold here so I think I’ll make an addition to #elr14 and make Jenna’s Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup. Really – its vegetarian and I only need 3 ingredients from the store to make it. Vegetarian minus the bacon of course – but that’s just a topping and I will eat it!
Thursday: Dinner is italian chicken tenderloins and grown up tater tots and roasted beets.
Friday: Hubs is going duck hunting. I’m having a play date at a local church and am making another #elr14 recipe – apricot chocolate chip scones I’m going to Panera in the afternoon for some LaLa time. Dinner is going to be a homemade pizza – I want to be making these more often on Fridays. Simple. But, this week I won’t be making the dough. I’m thinking a pesto roasted garlic onion pizza – I’ll share the recipe if it turns out!
Saturday: Leftovers! Fresh Vegetables. Brunch at church. Also, we are having a play date/craft day so I thought I’d add another check to #elr14 and make her Lazy Girls’ Blondies for the kiddos (and us if we want one).
Sunday: Leftovers as well for today!
What are you cooking this week?
by Kimberly | Jan 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Here is the last of my 2014 Goals. I think all of the above go together. i look forward to a year of more prayers for the journey, a prayer book for new moms, reading more books, and doing more blogging.
Prayers for the Journey: a free e-book that is for all wives (or women who are praying for a future husband) that takes you through a book of the Bible and prayers and journaling space. Here is the one from Ephesians and I have LOVED hearing feedback from y’all who have used it! I should have Nehemiah back from the editor by the end of the month. The ones on tap for this year are: Colossians, James, 1 Peter and 1 John.
Bigger Writing Projects: 365 Prayer Journal for new moms. And a journey through the OT and Knowing God. Most of the book will be done when I finish the Bible readings for the year, then I’ll go back and expand my findings – to make a devotional for y’all!
Blogging: I want to blog at least 5 days a week, use Social Media like Influenster, Instagram, Twitter, FB, and Pinterest. I want to get to know the ladies of AR Women Bloggers. I would love to attend a Blogging conference – sponsored by someone because we don’t have the funds to pay for it.
Reading: I get much inspiration for the above by reading. And I think all of these are tied together by this one discipline. I read blogs, books, the Bible, mags, etc. And they: the photos, the quotes, the stories – all inspire the above. I want to read at least 10 pages a day and pick out a few blogs to go back to and read some of there tutorial pages. Some I’m looking forward to are Naptime Diaries, Willow Bird Baking, and Adventures in Cooking. One of the books I want to read in 2014 on writing is Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Any other blogs I need to be reading? Any Prayers for the Journey books of the Bible you want me to tackle? Any blog topics you’d like to see written?
by Kimberly | Jan 15, 2014 | Link Love, Uncategorized
Love being able to read new sites on the internet. Thought I’d take some time to share some things I’m loving this week:
Think I’m going to improvise this recipe and make these delicious empanadas. The possibilities are endless.
Will be serving these grown up tater tots when we get back with some fresh meat and greens.
I love thai food. Since I’ve not found a fabulous thai restaurant in my new neighborhood, I have to make more of it at home. Will be trying this soup on a cold night soon!
These would definitely make my morning! And by looking at the rest of Willow’s site – it is very inspirational for food photography!
Went here and here this week in Winter Park, FL. Letterpress Haven!! I love the variety of products and gifts at RPC and the special finishing touches and old letterpresses and the project board at 9th.
What blogs or sites do I need to check out? Send them my way! I love finding new treasures!
