Healthy Witness | Jackie

Sometimes we wait too long until things are perfect or right. If 2020 has taught you anything, it's that you have no idea what the future holds so do things now! I know for me, I am getting better at not being in fear or anxious. I am more chill and letting things go. There is so much freedom in it! This is a photo of my 9th birthday. I am the youngest of 4 and we're very far apart in age. My parents divorced when I was 4-5 years old. My memories are hit and miss. My life was my norm and I think I came out "OK".  The BEST thing right now is being an adult. I made it through hard times. Right now I am in a GREAT place in life! Happily married 20+ years and 4 great kids. I am so very very blessed!  I am working on my health as best as I can with what I know and have and it's great! It is a very happy place and I hope everyone gets there. I have goals and dream and I am still living pandemic or not.  Wishing you a GREAT day, week, month, and the rest of 2020! It'...

It is important to make your meals at home. You DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CHEF! It's practice that will help and you have to be willing to try and do it! I know I had to pep talk myself because I was timid on some recipes and food that were NEW TO ME, but I thought if the doctor shows me how to test my blood or give myself a shot - I WILL HAVE TO do it so why not MAKE A CHOICE to learn to make some new healthier food optins! I promise you can do it and you will be healthier and living great when you do! Check out this playlist of recipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhB72sYXzH4&list=PLm4USOJD6bZlMDjLnM3c-7nP-l-cdtlsf

You have to be in it for the LONG HAUL! You stop. Results Stop. It's really simple! SO find support that will be with you all your days!

I'm doing this workout thing!  Yep that's right, I am still here doing what I can, when I can and that is good enough! So what do I hope to gain or what results do I expect? I expect what you are not expecting me to expect... I expect .... - to stay fluffy - to be balanced - to strengthen - to increase mobility - to just feel good It is realistic!  Thank you for being on this journey with me!  Love, Jackie

ESP cookies One large egg One cup of sugar One cup of peanut butter Mmmmm 10 to 12 minutes in the oven around 325F Let them cool and I add a cup of chocolate chips, I think next time I will add pecans

So 3 weeks ago, I finally feel ready for working out and it not feeling like work... Just do it! The pain was taking pictures and measurements. It just takes time, hahaha. But boy was I glad I did! Because today I did it again to see. They scale is up and down and up and it's just discouraging but I know my clothes feel better!  SO HERE's the proof!!! I modify the workouts.  I do NOT jump. I do NOT plank. I DO engage my core. I DO tighten the glutes. I am so technical with this workout. I have eaten horrible. I am usually 80/20 or even 90/10 but I have been 50/50. It's a crazy time and fast food or bread/cereal are easy! But I pay for it in inflammation and more. Anyway, be encouraged to move 15 min a day. Improve your health! 

These series of workouts start a different group of muscles per day. I purposely don't look ahead so I'm surprised at what's going to happen. Today for some reason I was ready for some hard core cardio or something that was going to really beat me up. Boy was I surprised. Today's workout was actually a muscle flow and stretch and really a lot of release. Yogahhhhhh. In fact, it was so much release, that the last movement was just lying still. Yes the corpse pose. And I just had no idea that I would just ugly cry in a happy cry way because of my blessings. I'm in awe of where I am in life. It's just wonderful. I wish everyone who's hurting could feel the peace and joy even the challenge and struggles. Please know I am praying for everyone who's hurting physically, mentally, emotionally. Those who are confused and out of control. I completely relate to any and all of these feelings and actions and mindsets. Let me be motivation, inspiration, or encourageme...