Okay ladies it's time. Time for what you ask? Time to STOP eating the sugar filled treats and start moving your body. Have you noticed over the break that your body is moving a little more slowly or your joints are a little more achy? Do you know what is to blame for you feeling this way? Yes, it is big and bad and it tastes so good...it's sugar. Most of you may know this and some of you may not, but do you know what makes our jeans fit a little big more snug or what contributes to that weight gain over the holidays? Most of you are thinking, "Duh Katy I know it's all the junk I ate." Yes, you are correct, but what specifically is the biggest culprit? You guessed it...sugar. Sugar is such a sneaky little bugger because it tastes so great and it gets us hooked before we even realize! Unfortunately it's not as sweet as it tastes because it's responsible for weight gain, sore joints, irritability and/or depression and a whole list of other things. So now that I've completely annoyed and depressed you with all this info, what can we do about this? Well that's part of the challenge for January. I told you all in class that I was going to issue you all a challenge for the month of January and here it is:
This is based on an honor system, so no cheating! Really though, do you want to win a prize that you didn't earn? I didn't think so. So here goes; for every day that you exercise for at least an hour, you earn 50 points. For each day that you eat clean you earn 50 points. This means staying away from processed foods, and instead eating veg/fruit, lean meats, oatmeal, drinking lots of water, etc). If you need help with ideas for breakfast, lunch or dinner just email me at katy.masone@hudsonchapel.org I'll be happy to give you some ideas. Also, I want you to give yourself 20 points for each night that you get at least 8 hours of sleep. So, we will ALL start this January 1 and go until January 31st. I want you all to take one day off each week from exercise, therefore the most points you will be able to earn from exercising for the entire month would be 1,350. That's four weeks, 28 days, with one day off (1200 points) and then since there are 31 days, you can earn that extra 150.
I know you all can do this! If you have decided to commit to this challenge I will have a paper for you to sign the first week back to fitness which is Wednesday the 5th. If you just can't wait to get on board and want to let me know now that you are taking the challenge, I want you to email me at the above email. I can't wait to see all your beautiful faces. Oh and you probably want to know about the prize right? Well it will be worth your while...believe me! :)
Philippians 4:13
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."
Grateful,
Katy
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
What the snow is teaching me...
Okay, so I don't know about the rest of you, but this snow business is getting a little out of control. I know many people are saying, "what is up with this much snow this soon?!" I could not agree more. These past two days, I have learned quite a bit from the snow. Although, the life lessons I am learning from the snow are not necessarily about dealing with it directly. I actually enjoy playing in the snow with Isaac and Ella and I really don't mind going out and shoveling. What I struggle with is how the snow disrupts my daily routine.
I am a true creature of habit. I wake up at pretty much the same time each day and my routine goes as follows: drink a big glass of water, start the coffee, read my bible, make breakfast for kids and I, get dressed, take kids to school, teach a class, and the day goes on in a very planned manner. Some of you may think, "oh geez Katy, get a life!" On the other hand some of you may be thinking, "oh I can totally understand that." I tell you all this to say that when something like a snow day comes along, my schedule is thrown for a loop and I am left annoyed or frustrated. I was thinking about this yesterday as the kids and I spent the day together and I thought, why get frustrated or irritated? Wouldn't God be more pleased and I in a much happier mood if I used this opportunity to really enjoy the gifts that God has given to me...for example my children. :) So when I often see this unplanned day off as something to deal with, I can instead enjoy doing those puzzles, reading books and playing games because it is precious time that God has gifted to me. I also know that all too soon Isaac and Ella will be older and it won't be very cool to hang out with Mom.
I know for a fact that many of you do a great job of taking those unplanned moments and making great memories from them. My hat goes off to you and I thank you because, you may not realize it, but you have inspired me! I believe that God takes joy in seeing us break from the busyness of our lives to sit and read a book with our child or even just read from His word by ourselves. So with that said, let it snow!
Philippians 2:3-4
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
Grateful,
Katy
I am a true creature of habit. I wake up at pretty much the same time each day and my routine goes as follows: drink a big glass of water, start the coffee, read my bible, make breakfast for kids and I, get dressed, take kids to school, teach a class, and the day goes on in a very planned manner. Some of you may think, "oh geez Katy, get a life!" On the other hand some of you may be thinking, "oh I can totally understand that." I tell you all this to say that when something like a snow day comes along, my schedule is thrown for a loop and I am left annoyed or frustrated. I was thinking about this yesterday as the kids and I spent the day together and I thought, why get frustrated or irritated? Wouldn't God be more pleased and I in a much happier mood if I used this opportunity to really enjoy the gifts that God has given to me...for example my children. :) So when I often see this unplanned day off as something to deal with, I can instead enjoy doing those puzzles, reading books and playing games because it is precious time that God has gifted to me. I also know that all too soon Isaac and Ella will be older and it won't be very cool to hang out with Mom.
I know for a fact that many of you do a great job of taking those unplanned moments and making great memories from them. My hat goes off to you and I thank you because, you may not realize it, but you have inspired me! I believe that God takes joy in seeing us break from the busyness of our lives to sit and read a book with our child or even just read from His word by ourselves. So with that said, let it snow!
Philippians 2:3-4
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
Grateful,
Katy
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Busyness getting the best of you?
This time of year comes with much anticipation, excitement and...busyness! The question I have for you is simple. Are you taking the time to soak in all the wonder or are you getting consumed by the busyness of the season? Whether it's coming from the radio, pulpit or some Christmas program, the topic more than not is how to avoid getting too busy and therefore forgetting to focus on Christ being the whole reason for Christmas. Do you really listen to the advice you are getting? Do I? If I'm honest with myself then I know the answer to that is most likely a no. Don't misunderstand, my intentions are good, but I find myself thinking about things that are pretty insignificant in comparison. I am double checking to make sure that I have a gift for everyone on my list, that the decor in my house is up to par and then there's all those Christmas programs and class parties. I love it all and I don't think that God is necessarily displeased by all of these things. I think what is displeasing to Him is how it all that just overtakes the simplicity and true wonder of the season.
My husband often laughs at the fact that I just can't sit still most of the time. If I'm at home, there's always something that needs done. As a mom, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. What I don't like is how I find the dirty dishes in the sink more nagging to me than my child who wants to play a game with me. Who usually wins out in my attention? Yep, the dishes. Does this bother me? Of course it does, but not enough that I leave the dishes alone! So my goal this Christmas season? It will be to take ONE day at a time and use the daily opportunities that Christ gives me to focus myself and my family on the huge gift that Christ gave us, His son.
Luke 2:16-20
"So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."
Merry Christmas!
Katy
My husband often laughs at the fact that I just can't sit still most of the time. If I'm at home, there's always something that needs done. As a mom, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. What I don't like is how I find the dirty dishes in the sink more nagging to me than my child who wants to play a game with me. Who usually wins out in my attention? Yep, the dishes. Does this bother me? Of course it does, but not enough that I leave the dishes alone! So my goal this Christmas season? It will be to take ONE day at a time and use the daily opportunities that Christ gives me to focus myself and my family on the huge gift that Christ gave us, His son.
Luke 2:16-20
"So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."
Merry Christmas!
Katy
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