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It is
our hope that you will feel appreciated and loved on your
special day. But more than that, our hope is that you can
appreciate yourself and not be afraid to humbly recognize
all you have been led to do for countless others.
Be
grateful that you have the opportunity to serve (remember,
it is the Lord Christ whom you serve -
Col
3:24) and let go of any expectations of payback (they could
not afford it anyway). A grateful heart leaves very little
room for disappointment and helps ensure abundant happiness
and contentment.
Did you know that women who are nurturers tend to be looked
upon for leadership? The healthier you are the better chance
your family will be healthy (leading by example). This goes
for moms, grandmoms, aunts, godmothers and all women who
take care of or influence young people in the home on a
regular basis.
By the way, when was the last time you thought about the
state of your own wellness and fitness? Are you truly taking
care of yourself – from a body, mind and Christ-filled
perspective? Are there things you could do to take better
care of yourself and those whom you help to nurture? Are
there things you would like to do to take better care of you
and your loved ones, but just aren't sure where to begin?
What an awesome gift to give yourself and your family this
Mother's Day!
Health and fitness is definitely a family affair! When it is
done together with guidance from the ones who primarily do
the shopping, prepare the meals and keep the schedules (yes,
we're talking about you) the likelihood for success is
greatly increased.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
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Have a
family meeting to discuss and brainstorm ideas of ways to
be healthier. Include both physical activity and general
nutrition changes.
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Pray
together and ask God to help you and the family set short
and long term goals. Remind each other that nothing
happens overnight and change is not always easy.
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Make
eating fresh vegetables a priority. Find a few new
vegetables to try each month and look up recipes online to
prepare them.
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Drink
lots more water and lots less juice, even
less soda and even less sugary drinks.
In
closing, we ask all mothers to raise their right hand,
stand up and state:
"I vow and do solemnly swear to uphold my God-given right to
release all shackled bondages of negative thought,
generational curses and areas of my life that hold me back
from receiving all the blessings that Christ said are mine
for the asking. I receive and humbly accept my abundant,
joy-filled, healthy and anointed life. And in return, I
shall bestow upon my family my positive legacy for
generations to come."
Have a
Happy and Healthy Wonderfully Spectacular and Relaxing
Mother's Day!
If you
need help getting started with the tips discussed above, you
can sign up for the FITATUDES JUMP START PROGRAM!
Contact Diana Patton at
diana@fitatudes.com or call 419.450.3362 to receive our
free newsletter.
Diana
(Toledo, Ohio) and Tonja Ward (Houston, Texas) co-own and
operate a company called FITATUDES, a Christian based
wellness organization that enhances and empowers women and
sports families’ lives with the FITATUDES concepts.
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