Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Hello...Again...

January 8th, 2019

I find it impossible to believe that another year has passed by, as it feels as if I have only had to blink. Time is rushing, faster than I could want, need, or fathom. With each passing day, as that is what it truly is, is it not?  This thought crosses my mind, again and again. Where does this TIME go? Am I capturing all the memories, or perhaps I let them slip by with out any recollection that they have been missed. Time has been passed. 

The clock keeps ticking, no matter how many times I look to it and see that it simply reads 9:00, day after day - it still is moving forward. 

And do not get me started on these girls of mine. They keep growing, never slowing, never stopping. Looks keep changing, clothes keep coming as old one are discarded, likes and dislikes keep happening. 


TIME. 

But, yet, here I am, still here, still breathing, still able to have my personal thoughts, the ones that go far deeper than just what is written in this space, in this time. I am able to keep watching this time pass, these moments flee, these thoughts stay stagnate within my minds eye. I will find faith this year to be stronger. I will set goals, to achieve. I will work on me, being better, feeling better, seeing time better.

That is all we can do. 

REFLECT.

They honestly go hand in hand. Time passes and we must reflect. See our actions. Find our faults. Be better. Do better. Pass on the things that we might have taken for granted last year, last month, yesterday...built on that and make it better. 

GROW.

Find our strengths, make them stronger. Find our weakness, educate ourselves, find ways to be stronger. 

LEARN.

Don't ever stop learning, educating yourself, finding the purpose in the life you lead. I think intention is a great word, because we all have purpose, whether we know that purpose or not is the question to determine- but finding that purpose, striving to obtain that purpose, looking to God, or the universal one that you put your faith in to guide you on the journey to find this purpose goes hand in hand with the learning part of life itself. 

LOVE.

This is my own feelings for this year, to grow the love that I carry proudly, bigger. To give more love, to love unselfishly, to love passionately, to love without burden, and to love unbridled. I want to reopen that chapter with the passion that, with age, gets lost in the hustle and bustle of LIFE. I feel that I need to bring LOVE to the forefront of my life and let it free like birds in the forest. 



These are my thoughts for today, my thoughts that I have sought, I have lost sleep, I have found peace in and questioned further. I know that this year will be one full of growth for myself and my restless soul and I vow to make sure that I keep my punch-list handy to ensure that I make this year about purpose, about love and about finding my intention in my life.  

It is rather fitting that as I write this a Thunderstorm has come to the surface, taking full effect for the mood that sits on my serious face. I feel that peace that comes with my words, and the relaxation that comes with putting my words into print, making them known and felt and heard. 

So, on a less serious note, HELLO again.  Welcome 2019. I feel the purpose for myself is in God's hands and I shall take that as a sign that I shall seek his advice in my journey. 

Love always,

Kel

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

When the going get's tough....

When the going get's tough....
by: Kel Amstutz
January 9, 2018


Happy New Year to you all!  

It's about time that we all get real, here.  It's a new year, after all. Time to break it all down...life...goals...failures...achievements.  It's time to reflect. 


At least...that is what I save January for...REFLECTION!

It's also a time to "GET SERIOUS" - and boy do I ever mean that. 

I am going to be starting my own personal FITNESS JOURNEY....it will be honest...emotional...raw...and most importantly-- real.  I know what I have to do...what I NEED to do...and what I will struggle to achieve.  It's not a DIET- because those are STUPID!!!  This is about being fit, being healthy, and finding a happy medium.  I refuse to stop enjoying life, but I also refuse to keep on feeling the guilt, the moods and the self conscious feelings that 2017 consumed me with.  I want to feel great...which happens on both the INSIDE and the OUTSIDE. 




Today marks the beginning to the "New & Improved" Kel Amstutz. I will video blog...I will take pictures of things that may or may not interest you...but I will do this.  I hope you might find interest along the way, so that we can build a community of sorts, a place to lean on one-another and keep striving to the goals ahead. 




So....HAPPY 2018... #letsdothis

Note: I am starting my journey---Officially---today, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - but I am 9 WHOPPING days into this year and have not had 1 single POP since January 1st. #truestory  This is an achievement for me- because it has been a long while since I have not "cheated" myself and snuck one here or there. #achievementnumberone 

My first resolution was to CUT OUT POP- so, naturally, I binged up until MIDNIGHT on January 1st and then it was NO MORE!!! I even dumped the 2 liter we had left in the fridge after letting it sit there for a few days. #gome




THE BEGINNING OF MY JOURNEY:

Day #1:

Date: January 9, 2018
Weight:  142 lbs. (eek...)
Goal:  125 lbs.  *Keep food diary and drink lots of H2O.

A.M. - 2 Thrive Women's Capsules with Water.  1 Thrive Patch. 

Breakfast: 
1 packet Chocolate Thrive 
1 packet Cafe Thrive
1/2 c Milk
1/2 c Water
7 Ice Cubes
*blend

12 Ounces Water (Aquafina)

Snack:
1/2 c Flavored Mini Marshmellows


Lunch: 
PB&J Sandwich (whole wheat white bread x2 slices)
1 Activia Smoothie *Strawberry
1/2 c NAKED Strawberry/Banana Smoothie

8 Ounces Water (Aquafina)

Dinner:
1 c White Rice
1/2 chicken breast lightly seasoned with Olive Oil and Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix

8 Ounces Water (Aquafina)

Snack before bed:
1/4 c Roasted Peanuts
Water









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