Fit Bit (cookies are fun)

Fit Bit (Cookies are Fun)

Cookies are fun and being fat is a drag.

 A moment on the lips is forever on the hips.

What a bummer I wish I could have it both ways.   I like cookies and I hate feeling fat.

UHHGGG         Paul said, “why is it that I do the things I don’t want to do and don’t do the things I want to do?”

I’m not alone in this battle; I will seek Go first and trust Him to curve my cookie cravings.  Plus I will try to stay away from the first cookie, since I very rarely can eat only one!!

James 4:7

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Not that I think cookies are the Devil, but you get the point!

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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Fit Bit ( Fresh Start)

Fit Bit (New Year/ Fresh Start)

I know at this stage in my life, I have pretty much given up on New Years resolutions.  I have given up because I have had years of failures.  This year I am remembering the attitude I had toward my alcoholic behavior (which used to be my annual resolution).  I had tried to quit drinking for 29 years; I had decided that I would never be able to quit so why even try.  I thought to myself, I need to find someone to love me just the way I am, drunk and all.  I prayed, “I can’t do this Lord, help me find someone to love me. “  

Surrender, it is an amazing beginning.  On my own, I could not quit or start anything and see it through completely.  With the help of God, I have been able to stay sober for 11 years.  I stay clean because I found someone that loves me just the way “I am”.  Jesus.  I don’t ever want to loose the closeness I feel toward my Lord.  When I was drinking the bottle had become my obsession.  I couldn’t love God or others because I was too busy loving my booze.  It is sad for me to think of who I was, but I thank God that is no longer who I am.  I am a new creation through Jesus Christ. 

Most of you are not struggling with alcoholism, but all of you are struggling with something, It is our humane condition.  For your “Fresh Start” in 2016 put God first, surrender all.  Then Watch His wondrous works.

Luke 10:27 “ And he answering said, “Though shalt love the Lord Thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength and with all thy mind and thy neighbor as thyself.”

Luke 9:62 “And Jesus said unto him, “No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God.””

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxeYuSGcA04

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

Fit Bit (Christmas Simple Math)

Fit Bit (The Christmas simple math)

Merry Christmas!   Tis that wonderful time a year once again.  Families and friends are gatherings, church attendance is growing and generosity is flowing.  What an amazing time of year!  There is something about Christmas that hits us all.  Even people who are not Christian find themselves celebrating this Holy Day, Many people are drawn into the Christmas shopping and celebrating.  How fun it is to feast and give.  This season, I am trying to remember the “Simple Math” as I do the same.  My wallet only has so much money in it.  If I am going to give a bunch of presents away, I need to cut back somewhere else to stay financially healthy.  If I want to partake in the delicious food offered to me, I will need to move more and cut out my normal splurges.   It is really just simple math, keeping things in check that can help

keep us fit for Christmas. 

Remember, True fitness starts in the heart.  Let Jesus be the Lord of your heart and everything else will balance out.

Mathew 6:33 “ But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnt7euRF5Pg

(This video is one that brings me to tears, I like to watch it at least once this time of year.)  If you don’t share this Fit Bit, please share this video.

Merry Christmas!

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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Fit Bit (Thankful in the trial)

Fit Bit (Thankful in the trial)

My brother in law found a saying for me,” God doesn’t give us what we can handle, He helps us handle what we have been given.”  I love this.

The God I know and love, is a loving kind Father.   “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”  (John 3:16)  Thank God.  Yet, even though I believe on Jesus for my eternal life sometimes in this here and now, I get a bit overwhelmed.  Yesterday, I balanced my new budget and realized I will have to work more in order to “make it”.  Christmas is coming and that’ typically a time I spend extra on food and gifts.  Yet, my budget says cut back.  It is tempting to feel overwhelmed and want to through in the towel.   Yet, I have not been given a Spirit of fear and defeat, I have been given the Spirit of Life.  Today I am trusting in God to give me the discernment on my spending and earning.  I will start by being thankful for what I have.  I will start by being content.  After all, contentment in life is fundamental in heath and wellness.  I can be content, because I can trust that our loving God is the great provider. 

Be thankful, fit and blessed this Holiday Season,

Kimberly

Habakkuk 3:17-18  “ Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stall; 18 Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

   19 The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds feet and He will make me to walk upon mine high places.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBvU7arNhQs

I am available for Speaking events and personal wellness coaching Please contact me to schedule yours.

Kimberly (608) 487-4879  kimberlyamathews@gmail.com

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Fit Bit ( Be well now B4 the Holy Days)

Fit Bit (Be well NOW through the Holy days!!)

Nov 17, this is about the time many of us decide we are busy, it’s cold outside, the holidays are coming and we’ll start a fitness regime after the first of the year.

Most have us go through this every year and when Jan 1^st rolls around we may get going for a week or two and life gets in the way once again.  Being fit and well in the Winter months in Wisconsin is challenging.  Let’s face it being fit and well anywhere any time is challenging.  This time of year our daylight hours are short.  When it is dark and cold outside I want to curl up on the couch and wait for it to be warm and bright.  Yet, what my feelings want and what is good for me, and my walk with the Lord are often different..  I have to intentionally plan my healthful life style everyday.  To stay successful I have to keep it simple.  My wellness program in its simplicity is doing something Holy, Healthy and Happy everyday. 

1.     Holy, I remember God loves me, Jesus died for me, I am a valuable asset to Him and I am never alone Jesus is with me always (Mathew 28:20).  I do this by reading the Bible daily, listening to Christian radio and keeping like-minded friends in my inner circle.

2.     Healthy, I stay on my healthy routine by letting the Holy Spirit direct my life.  I know to eat healthful and move more.  Yet healthy is way deeper then diet and exercise alone.  I try to be a good steward of my life. (1Timothy 4:8 “Exercise profits the body a little, Godliness profits in all things.”)

3.     Happy, Jesus said,” One new command I give to you, that you should love others as I have loved you.”(John 13:34)  Happiness is Holiness; Happiness is getting outside of myself and intentionally being kind to someone else.

James 1; 22  “Do not merely listen to the word, and deceive yourselves.  Do what it says.”

In order to” DO”, we need to plan.  Plan a Holy, Healthy, and Happy activity everyday and reap the rewards this Holy season.  If you only get to Holy, you are in taking a big step in the right direction!!

Be fit and be blessed,

Kimberly

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjLlLPZderk

(I love this song….I need to remember Jesus makes me perfect in Gods eyes.)