What is YOUR safe Haven

First of all I want to thank Jesus for those of you who commented on my first blog post.  I couldnt wait to write this one today; in fact, I couldn't post from my phone as my family travels to Fredericksburg for a family birthday party.  So I typed blog in a note on phone til I get to the hotel and can post this!!
I have to share one of the reasons I finally created a blog on fitness/nutrition.  This last Wednesday as I was going to plainview to purchase a new stereo for my MC workout classes, I received the following text from my friend, Lanita, who had joined our workouts at Brown-Eyed Girls & Co in Seminole.  Her daughter, Alex, was a born natural Pi-Yo instructor, and Lanita began a wonderful journey by just being a supportive mom to Alex, taking her classes and even teaching them for her occasionally when Alex couldnt make it.  Here is what Lanita had to say to me this week (I asked her permission to share this btw):

"I've lost 43 lbs!!! Gone from an 18 to a 12.  I'd like to get into a size 10. I'm almost there. They fit everywhere except the butt!!  10 more lbs and I'll see how I like myself.

Started out at 204 I'm at 161 now.
Thank you!!! I feel so much better!!

I saved a text you sent me a year ago. I'll resend to you.... I look at it every so often...

Thought for the day... Instead of just losing weight for this new year, lose the weight of carrying a burden like unforgiveness, bitterness, regret toward someone or even YOURSELF!! END THE TREND!!

Without your studio and putting Alex to work I don't think I would have done it....so.... Thank you!"

So as I read this walking into Walmart, I stood at stereos and just sobbed!! My little Harbor looked up at me and said, "why you cryin momma?" I simply smiled at her and said, "God just amazes me how he uses simple things to bless me!!"

I wanted to share this specific testimony from Lanita for couple of reasons:  I pray my blog not only encourages you to be physically healthier but mentally and SPIRITUALLY healthier!
I just was telling my sista Riki this morning that sometimes we all forget to pray about the smallest simplest things.  So I challenge you all to start your day by simply thanking God for his goodness and then asking Him to give you strength this day to make good decisions in what you put in your mouth to fuel your body (His temple).  I realized one day a few years ago I never think twice to ask God to protect my kids at school, help them with a test, help me be a good mother...but do we ask God to help us in a way that not only makes us feel better but helps us be a better wife, mother, teacher, nurse, etc?  Fueling your body with healthier foods and drinking lots of water does wonders for how we feel, which does wonders for how we handle LIFE!!

My devotional for the day was just the " icing on the cake" (healthy spice cake with veggies in it of course...recipe at end of blog!)

"Then they cry out to the Lord in their trouble, and He brings them out of
their distresses. He calms the storm, so that its waves are still. Then they
are glad because they are quiet; so He guides them to their desired haven”
(Psalm 107:28-30).

When did the storm stop for the sailors in Psalm 107? When did God bring them
into their desired safe haven?

First, the sailors came to their wits’ end, giving up on all human hope or
help. They said, “There is no way we can save ourselves. Nobody on earth can get us out of this!”

Second, they cried to the Lord in the midst of their trouble—turning to Him alone for help!
(David Wilkerson)

Why did this speak to me about healthy living? So many times when we want to LOSE weight, we LOOK for our " safe haven" to weight loss in the latest gimmick, fad diet, exercise equipment that will just "melt the pounds away!"   We ask others who have lost weight what their secret to wt loss is.  We will spend lots of money and time on things that are not good choices for lifetime of good health.  So instead of turning to that new infomercial or googling "lose weight fast", fall on your knees and GAIN strength from the Lord to eat healthier, start exercising, drinking more water!!  He is always available and His help is FREE!!!!   
DON'T LET YOUR FRIDGE BE YOUR SAFE HAVEN!

May God be glorified through these words!!
Keitha Beth

~Recipe for KB's Spice Cake:
I box spice cake mix
1 apple finely shredded
2 zucchini finely shredded
Use mix directions for Amt of water
Decrease oil to 1/4 cup (use canola oil instead of vegetable oil).
Cook according to directions. 

* Great way to get veggies in ur kids without them knowing!! My kids love Spice Cake!!

**Lanita has been drinking Shakeology and beach body meal replacement shakes this past year, along with some other supplements to change things up so she doesn't get bored with flavors. 
As a Beach Body Coach, I can give you info on Shakeology.    But don't just think I'm selling some product...I have been using shakeology as a meal replacement since August, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!  google Shakeology.com.