I wish I could tell you that this upcoming challenge group wasn't so close to my heart. I wish I could tell you that in less than 8 months I have OVERCOME emotional eating and my food addiction. I wish I could tell you that when I get a smell of chocolate chip cookies I don't salivate or when I look at a Triple Chocolate Cookie or Cake I don't feel a simulation of the sugar rushing through my body but I do.
I wish I could tell you that I'm no longer "triggered". But I am and I have to face that very REAL reality that I can go into a BINGE about anything if I emotionally want to.
See I can be on my Portion Control Meal plan or even moving into beginning a Whole30 philosophy (www.whole30.com), but there is SO MUCH MORE BELOW the SURFACE.
My heart has to be continually growing and changing, my behavior has to be practiced daily wiht intentionality. I have to WANT IT and if I don't want it then I AT LEAST have to have HABITS in place to help me.
That's where my challengers and this upcoming CHALLENGE group (FEB 6) comes in to play. When our group of coaches did the challenge groups in July and August with the "Made to Crave" by Lysa Terkeurst's book, my HEART was SO SATURATED with determination and with intentionality. I KNEW in my heart that over-indulging and just eating to cope is DEATH to my spirit (I know HEAVY right?!!) but SO TRUE.
When we continually give in to our "whims" or our "cravings" and stop practicing obedience and knowing what we need to do in order to pursue a healthy body and a healthy mind and healthy heart then move closer to darkening our minds and a STRONGHOLD IS continually CREATED and maintained.
In my world I move closer to depression...closer to binging, closer to desiring my "fix" rather than desiring my Creator and HIS purpose for my life. THUS I want to be UNBOUND and no longer chained to this stronghold. I want to continually STOP fueling it.
Here is Darrell Nickles of Life Point Church from January, 22, 2017:
I wish I could tell you that I'm no longer "triggered". But I am and I have to face that very REAL reality that I can go into a BINGE about anything if I emotionally want to.
See I can be on my Portion Control Meal plan or even moving into beginning a Whole30 philosophy (www.whole30.com), but there is SO MUCH MORE BELOW the SURFACE.
My heart has to be continually growing and changing, my behavior has to be practiced daily wiht intentionality. I have to WANT IT and if I don't want it then I AT LEAST have to have HABITS in place to help me.
That's where my challengers and this upcoming CHALLENGE group (FEB 6) comes in to play. When our group of coaches did the challenge groups in July and August with the "Made to Crave" by Lysa Terkeurst's book, my HEART was SO SATURATED with determination and with intentionality. I KNEW in my heart that over-indulging and just eating to cope is DEATH to my spirit (I know HEAVY right?!!) but SO TRUE.
When we continually give in to our "whims" or our "cravings" and stop practicing obedience and knowing what we need to do in order to pursue a healthy body and a healthy mind and healthy heart then move closer to darkening our minds and a STRONGHOLD IS continually CREATED and maintained.
In my world I move closer to depression...closer to binging, closer to desiring my "fix" rather than desiring my Creator and HIS purpose for my life. THUS I want to be UNBOUND and no longer chained to this stronghold. I want to continually STOP fueling it.
Here is Darrell Nickles of Life Point Church from January, 22, 2017:
(To listen to the entire sermon, click here.)
The very REAL fact is that strongholds begin to trap us in fear. BUT we are NOT powerless when we have Christ in us. HE gives us AUTHORITY to demolish those strongholds.
What is your stronghold? What are you holding onto? What are you AFRAID to break or to let go of?
For me, emotional eating and sugar is my stronghold. Maybe for others it's porn, or drugs, or alcohol, or anorexia, or bulimia, or gambling, or lust, or anger. Maybe my addiction doesn't sound as strong as those others, but I tell you the truth: it IS. Sugar is more addictive than cocaine. It can and WILL kill you. I have a family history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and various cancers. Unhealthy living WILL kill you. It's just a slow death.
As we talked as a team of coaches, we agreed that this needs to be addressed. We want to offer HOPE. Not because any of us is perfect, but because we ALL understand STRUGGLE. We get it. We are just moving through it with the POWER of CHRIST. We are working TOGETHER to build healthy habits for ourselves and our families.
The very REAL fact is that strongholds begin to trap us in fear. BUT we are NOT powerless when we have Christ in us. HE gives us AUTHORITY to demolish those strongholds.
What is your stronghold? What are you holding onto? What are you AFRAID to break or to let go of?
For me, emotional eating and sugar is my stronghold. Maybe for others it's porn, or drugs, or alcohol, or anorexia, or bulimia, or gambling, or lust, or anger. Maybe my addiction doesn't sound as strong as those others, but I tell you the truth: it IS. Sugar is more addictive than cocaine. It can and WILL kill you. I have a family history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and various cancers. Unhealthy living WILL kill you. It's just a slow death.
As we talked as a team of coaches, we agreed that this needs to be addressed. We want to offer HOPE. Not because any of us is perfect, but because we ALL understand STRUGGLE. We get it. We are just moving through it with the POWER of CHRIST. We are working TOGETHER to build healthy habits for ourselves and our families.
We've decided we are going to DO something about this. We want to HELP. If you are feeling HOPELESS...you don't have to. February 6th, we are bringing a NEW SUPPORT GROUP, focused on health and nutrition and exercise as HEALING.
What is a challenge group?
The Unbound Challenge Group will be a place of daily support, encouragement, and motivation. If you started the year with great intentions and saw them wane, you are NOT alone. In fact, most have given up on their resolutions by February, but not YOU. You are reading this because you KNOW it's time to make REAL change. It starts NOW. The accountability takes place on a FREE My Challenge Tracker app for your phone. It is super easy to navigate and log workouts and Shakeology daily. Tips and recipes will be posted by the coaches and other challengers to help you in your journey. We are in this TOGETHER. You also receive 1:1 coaching and support from me as your personal coach.
The Unbound Challenge Group will be a place of daily support, encouragement, and motivation. If you started the year with great intentions and saw them wane, you are NOT alone. In fact, most have given up on their resolutions by February, but not YOU. You are reading this because you KNOW it's time to make REAL change. It starts NOW. The accountability takes place on a FREE My Challenge Tracker app for your phone. It is super easy to navigate and log workouts and Shakeology daily. Tips and recipes will be posted by the coaches and other challengers to help you in your journey. We are in this TOGETHER. You also receive 1:1 coaching and support from me as your personal coach.
What is required to join?
You can join this private group for FREE with the All Access Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack. This is a bundled option that gives you access to EVERY Beachbody fitness program ever made for 12 months! If you have any program like Netflix, you can stream this! Imagine working through multiple programs over the year and NEVER getting bored! AND--this is about long-term solutions, so you never have to buy another program ever again! For 12 months, you can stream everything from Insanity and P90X to 21-Day Fix and the brand new Core De Force, PLUS all new programs released in the next 12 months! It is truly the best deal in fitness!
In addition to the proven workouts, you will have access to each program's specific nutrition guide, workout calendar, and bonus workouts. You will also receive the portion fix container system, shaker cup, and FIXATE cooking show to give you all the latest recipes.
And last but not least, with the All Access Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack, you ALSO receive your first month of Shakeology! This is our secret weapon to nutrition. Remember, I said nutrition is 80% of the equation, right? So, why not give you the EASIEST form of 70 superfoods to cut your cravings, help your muscles recover, and keep you on track every single day? Yup! We include that, too!
What is the cost?
This challenge pack will cost $199 for a limited time (guaranteed through February 28, 2017). This includes your 12-month access to every program, portion containers and shaker cup, nutrition guide, first month of Shakeology, personal coaching, and daily accountability group! You don't want to miss out!
What next?
You can join this private group for FREE with the All Access Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack. This is a bundled option that gives you access to EVERY Beachbody fitness program ever made for 12 months! If you have any program like Netflix, you can stream this! Imagine working through multiple programs over the year and NEVER getting bored! AND--this is about long-term solutions, so you never have to buy another program ever again! For 12 months, you can stream everything from Insanity and P90X to 21-Day Fix and the brand new Core De Force, PLUS all new programs released in the next 12 months! It is truly the best deal in fitness!
In addition to the proven workouts, you will have access to each program's specific nutrition guide, workout calendar, and bonus workouts. You will also receive the portion fix container system, shaker cup, and FIXATE cooking show to give you all the latest recipes.
And last but not least, with the All Access Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack, you ALSO receive your first month of Shakeology! This is our secret weapon to nutrition. Remember, I said nutrition is 80% of the equation, right? So, why not give you the EASIEST form of 70 superfoods to cut your cravings, help your muscles recover, and keep you on track every single day? Yup! We include that, too!
What is the cost?
This challenge pack will cost $199 for a limited time (guaranteed through February 28, 2017). This includes your 12-month access to every program, portion containers and shaker cup, nutrition guide, first month of Shakeology, personal coaching, and daily accountability group! You don't want to miss out!
What next?
As a challenger, you will ALWAYS have access to ongoing coach support, and the group support as you commit to drinking Shakeology and continuing the programs. You will have early enrollment options as a returning challenger each month so you always have a spot in the next group. You will also have the opportunity to join as a coach and help others during your own journey.
You are NEVER alone. If you want the support, you've got it. If you are ready for a REAL solution to staying on track, this is it!
Those who join by Sunday, February 5, 2017, will receive a FREE copy of "Made to Crave" OR "Made to Crave: 60 Days of Devotions" (if you need shorter snippets to read to stay on track daily) to help from the inside out.
You are NEVER alone. If you want the support, you've got it. If you are ready for a REAL solution to staying on track, this is it!
Those who join by Sunday, February 5, 2017, will receive a FREE copy of "Made to Crave" OR "Made to Crave: 60 Days of Devotions" (if you need shorter snippets to read to stay on track daily) to help from the inside out.
