SHARE TO LOSE!!
"Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:13
Reading the title of this blog you are probably thinking, ok Keitha is losing it now. LOL!! But hang with me here...the Lord gave me a word to go with my healthy tip of the day!! Have you ever noticed how God will put a scripture or verse in your path several times through sermons, devotionals, daily Bible reading, a song...and after about the 3rd time you hear the same Word, you are thinking, "are you trying to make a point God?" That is how I have been feeling since we started the Beth Moore study of James...whew!!!! She is a mighty vessel for the Lord in bringing the scripture alive and helping me understand more about the Living Word!! But I felt like several points she made from scripture have been re-stated or reinforced in our Sunday School lessons, sermons, songs, a book I'm reading. One of those commands from Jesus is to share with the poor, the widowed, the orphaned.
So as spring has sprung, I have been going through clothes for my girls, and sorting out what they can still wear and what is way too short. Haven and Harbor both have grown so much in height since last August!! Avery too, but she is old enough to go through her own clothes!! (or at least she should be right? haha) When we moved to Matador, we had to down-size drastically without all our extra storage space we had in a garage and huge shop at Seminole. But I do believe less is more!!!! And seriously, like I could open up a Girls' Boutique of gently used clothing!!!! And that is after 2 garage sales last summer!
Hoarding was mentioned in Beth's study of James, and she even talked about how much she loved shopping and that when writing this study, she was convicted by the Lord about her shopping habits for clothes. So she has really become more aware of purchasing new clothes when she really doesn't need them. Unfortunately, myself and all 3 of my girls love clothes and accessories like Beth!! However, as I have been spring cleaning closets, I have decided to "share" as many of their clothes as I can with friends who have girls that would enjoy them. It makes me so happy to see little girls wearing the outfits in which I have sweet memories of my girls wearing them. Honestly, it brings tears to my eyes when Harbor outgrows an outfit that Avery and Haven both wore...I am thinking, "Oh, where did the time go!" But not enough tears to make me want to have another child....I know it would be a girl, and 4 proms and 3 weddings may break the bank at this point!!!! LOL!! I love my girls, and consider it a wonderful blessing, even in the midst of chaotic Sunday mornings when we are getting dresses, shoes, and hair done!!
Now, back to my fitness info...sorry my ADHD kicking in this morning!! LOL!
TOP 10 TIPS FOR HEALTHIER LIVING:
3) SHARE A MEAL AT A RESTAURANT!! Restaurant portions are HUGE, and many of us feel guilty to not "clean the plate" when there are all those precious babies starving in Africa!! So if you are eating out with your husband or friend, share an entree. It not only keeps you from eating too much, but it keeps you from spending too much!!! Drink your water at restaurants when eating out, as well...most tea/soft drinks cost $2 at a restaurant, so if you ate out 3 times a week, that is $6 which is $24 a month!! A family of 4 can spend $8 in drinks, which is $96 a month if you ate out 3 times a week with your family!!!! (you are getting free financial advice here today too!! LOL!!)
What do you do if you are eating alone, or your hubby doesn't want to share an entree with you? Ask server for to-go container when they first bring your entree to your table. Place half of your meal in the to-go container, and you have lunch for tomorrow!!! It is much easier to only eat half when that is ALL that is on the plate!
Here is a great link to Beach Body Newsletter on tips for dining out:
I'm praying you have a wonderful day that the Lord has made!!!
Keitha Beth
PS: I tried the new strawberry shakeology this last Thursday, and absolutely love it!!! Even my kids like it...which is $41 of fruits and veggies in ONE shake!! Healthy eating made simple!
To learn more about Shakeology, visit my website at www.beachbodycoach.com/coachkeitha
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