I will be the first to admit that I don’t understand life. There are too many variables and situations and struggles and goods and bads and uglys and rights and wrongs and on and on…and on…..
But I do understand the value of lifting each other up as we pass through this life. I believe that those who help others in their endeavors, have been placed and ordained for us in a special way. With that in mind, let me tell you about a friend of mine.
She’s a lady in a green dress, who encourages me in my walking, and makes me feel like “you can make it”. Now I’m sure she wears other dresses and hats and shoes and fixings of all kinds, but I call her “the lady in the green dress,” for mostly that’s how I see and remember her.
My friend lives in a big house on 14th Avenue around the corner from my house. For reasons unknown to me but very familiar to God (He knows everything), she has become my encourager of sorts. I consider an encourager one of the greatest people in the world, they are the exhorters, or encouragers, those sent to help, Heb. 10:25.
Every single day I’m out and about walking I look for her, she always has something to say, and boy does it lift me up. A lady in a green dress sent by God to spur me on, I give glory to Him! You see, I really need her, and start looking for her as soon as I turn the corner onto South Street. Her words of encouragement and uplifting spirit sends me up the street faster and faster, eyes straight ahead, back postured for greatness, my stride moving just right.
She stirs a sense of pride in me, a tenacity I didn't think I possessed. She deposits something in me, something I need but seldom get from others. I don’t see much change in the way I look, but she goes on and on as I wave and say, thank you, and God bless you. I know God has sent her, just for me!
She makes me aware of my need to lift others up, as she pours into my life, I must pour into the lives of others. She is mentoring me in a way, though she may not even realize what she’s really doing, but I’m aware! The lady in the green dress, has really helped to enhance my life for the better, each person so valuable in their own way. Thank you lady in the green dress!
Blessings,
Torrence
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
SECOND DAY, SUCCESSFUL
The morning air was very nice and the wind helped tremendously as I strove down the alley on my way to my healthier me. One of my goals is to get up earlier and get my walking in, as the “heat is on”….I was so proud that by 8:00 am this morning, I had my 3 mile walk already, my healthy breakfast, and supplements, water and a good bm!!
I walk in the afternoons too, but there’s something special about the early mornings for me. Have to push myself though, mornings are nice times to sleep in and goof off, especially now that working outside the home isn’t an every day event for me anymore.
My second day was a success and I stuck to my plan, but weekends are harder, so lets see about Sunday, as God provides more grace…
Breakfast
Fiber One with soy milk
½ cup strawberries
Boil egg
Water
Green tea
Supplements
lunch
Toss salad with Vidalia vinagrette(2 tbs)
Cup of lentil soup
Cup of fresh pineapple
Two tbs. wheat germ
2 oz. tuna (mixed in salad)
Pine nuts
water
Green tea
Dinner
Cup of turnip greens
cup of rice
Turkey burger(naked)
Cup of sauteed vegetables with mushrooms
water
Green tea
Snack
apple
Gr2 Protein bar
Blessings
Torrence
I walk in the afternoons too, but there’s something special about the early mornings for me. Have to push myself though, mornings are nice times to sleep in and goof off, especially now that working outside the home isn’t an every day event for me anymore.
My second day was a success and I stuck to my plan, but weekends are harder, so lets see about Sunday, as God provides more grace…
Breakfast
Fiber One with soy milk
½ cup strawberries
Boil egg
Water
Green tea
Supplements
lunch
Toss salad with Vidalia vinagrette(2 tbs)
Cup of lentil soup
Cup of fresh pineapple
Two tbs. wheat germ
2 oz. tuna (mixed in salad)
Pine nuts
water
Green tea
Dinner
Cup of turnip greens
cup of rice
Turkey burger(naked)
Cup of sauteed vegetables with mushrooms
water
Green tea
Snack
apple
Gr2 Protein bar
Blessings
Torrence
IN THE PRESENCE OF JEHOVAH
In the presence of Jehovah, God Almighty, Prince of peace,
Troubles vanish, hearts are mended; in the presence of the King!
Repeat
Verse:
In your presence, in Your Holy presence…
The weary come find perfect rest
The wounded are restored!
In Your presence, in Your Holy presence;
There’s nothing like the presence of the King!
Blessings
Torrence
Troubles vanish, hearts are mended; in the presence of the King!
Repeat
Verse:
In your presence, in Your Holy presence…
The weary come find perfect rest
The wounded are restored!
In Your presence, in Your Holy presence;
There’s nothing like the presence of the King!
Blessings
Torrence
Friday, June 6, 2008
DAY ONE, SUCCESSFUL…
It was a good walk today before the heat got “hotter”. Walking really makes my day, but when its too hot I just use my Leslie tapes (which are harder), and keep going. I managed to stick to everything I had planned, so I celebrate and here’s tomorrow’s plan.
Breakfast
Fiber One with soy milk
½ cup strawberries
Water
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tbs wheat germ
Green tea
Supplements
Lunch
Tossed green salad with onions, celery, peppers and carrots
2 tbs. Vidalia vinaigrette
One turkey burger open faced on whole grain with touch of mustard
½ cup green beans
Flaxseeds over salad
Water
Green tea
Dinner
My favorite medley(sauted onions, peppers, mushrooms, and herbs)
1 cup with light balsamic vinegar
4 oz. baked chicken breast, with 2 tbsp. salsa
1 cup whole wheat couscous
Spring peas
Water
Green tea
Snack
Apple
Protein bar(if I need it)
Hoping for another great day, thinking brfore I eat!!!
Torrence
It was a good walk today before the heat got “hotter”. Walking really makes my day, but when its too hot I just use my Leslie tapes (which are harder), and keep going. I managed to stick to everything I had planned, so I celebrate and here’s tomorrow’s plan.
Breakfast
Fiber One with soy milk
½ cup strawberries
Water
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tbs wheat germ
Green tea
Supplements
Lunch
Tossed green salad with onions, celery, peppers and carrots
2 tbs. Vidalia vinaigrette
One turkey burger open faced on whole grain with touch of mustard
½ cup green beans
Flaxseeds over salad
Water
Green tea
Dinner
My favorite medley(sauted onions, peppers, mushrooms, and herbs)
1 cup with light balsamic vinegar
4 oz. baked chicken breast, with 2 tbsp. salsa
1 cup whole wheat couscous
Spring peas
Water
Green tea
Snack
Apple
Protein bar(if I need it)
Hoping for another great day, thinking brfore I eat!!!
Torrence
Thursday, June 5, 2008
AND AWAY I GO!!!!
Sitting on the sofa looking at the Celtics and Lakers battling it out(yeah like to see the boys play), a thought came to me: blog your meals for the month. I didn’t particularly like the thought, I am sometimes transparent, but this is a bit much! I use two other websits, Peertrainer and Sparkpeople where I log things, meals and all, but no one personally knows me, though I have made many friends and lead a group on Peertrainer, (Glenda's Friends). I needed a moment!!! Talking about accountability…….
But then I really felt it and said so what, why not, so here goes. I have prepared my meals for tomorrow, preparation is key for me, I lose it when I start “starring in the fridge” looking for something to eat!
If you really care about me, give me feedback ,I give you permission to help me. The boxer Joe Frazier said “All of us at some time in our life, are like the man at the stop light waiting for someone to help him across”. For you see, no man is an island unto himself. Thanks!
Breakfast:
1 cup plain oatmeal
½ cup fresh strawberries
Cup yogurt(plain)
2 tablespoons wheat germ
Slice whole grain bread (toasted)
Water
Lunch:
Toss salad with 2 tbls. Vidalia vinagrette dressing
Apple
1 tsp. pine nuts
2 tsp. flaxseeds
½ cup lentils
Water
cup green tea
Dinner:
Cup turnip greens seasoned with chicken broth
½ cup brown rice
½ cup black beans
1 cup summer squash (love the squash!!)
water
cup green tea
Snack:
GR2 Control Protein bar
Green tea
apple
But then I really felt it and said so what, why not, so here goes. I have prepared my meals for tomorrow, preparation is key for me, I lose it when I start “starring in the fridge” looking for something to eat!
If you really care about me, give me feedback ,I give you permission to help me. The boxer Joe Frazier said “All of us at some time in our life, are like the man at the stop light waiting for someone to help him across”. For you see, no man is an island unto himself. Thanks!
Breakfast:
1 cup plain oatmeal
½ cup fresh strawberries
Cup yogurt(plain)
2 tablespoons wheat germ
Slice whole grain bread (toasted)
Water
Lunch:
Toss salad with 2 tbls. Vidalia vinagrette dressing
Apple
1 tsp. pine nuts
2 tsp. flaxseeds
½ cup lentils
Water
cup green tea
Dinner:
Cup turnip greens seasoned with chicken broth
½ cup brown rice
½ cup black beans
1 cup summer squash (love the squash!!)
water
cup green tea
Snack:
GR2 Control Protein bar
Green tea
apple
STREAKING.....AGAIN
Since reaching my 22 day mile streaking walk, I’m gathering momentum, hope its not too much for me……I read an article in the O magazine that really inspired me. I am so taken away with the idea because I’m not easily inspired....
Carol Mithers, a writer and journalist challenged herself to go where she has never gone before!!! This in and of iself takes guts LOL. She went on a 30 day jig of eating NOTHING but what was good for her. No junk, no empty calories, no grease and sweets (the best of all!.). As I was reading I was thinking, is she crazy, even I can’t maintain such an endeavor!
She told of her journey and how she was successful eating in her own words “perfect” for 30 days straight. She said it was hard for two weeks and then she was fine. I must commend Ms. Mithers and I plan to write her at O once I finish this challenge, and finish it I will.
My start date is tomorrow, as I need to do a bit of shopping and “pumping myself up. Ha Ha, did you fall for that!!! Really, I do need to go to the store, I crack my own self up.......
Ms. Mithers concentrated on eating by colors which is an excellent idea. I will be sure I include protein in each meal, and only eat good carbs, there are a lot of them to choose from, of course I like the bad ones… And supplements, oh yeah, daily liquid multi- vitamin/mineral, coQ10, the omega threes (good fats),wonderful Nutricalm, and of course my favorites ANTIOXIDANTS! I will basically use the low glycemic index foods, can't go wrong there! And there will be other supplements like garlic that must be included for good health. Fiber, both soluble and insoluble and water will be the clincher, they stave off cravings and keep the bowels moving, a must for good health and weight loss (I'm going for both).
Anyway, this will be a challenge so please say a prayer for me. Of course eating right and losing weight is mostly mental, but not all mental. I figure if I could walk 3 miles a day for 22 days, and I have continued since reaching my goal, I can do anything!!! David, my main motivator told me "you can do it, just take one day at a time. Well, anyway, here goes. If I blunder I'll let you know, just like I tell you the good stuff....Seems fair to me. I have a new slogan (I use them to stay motivated) thinking before I bite is my new catchy phrase. THINK BEFORE I BITE. Steady Freddie, don't blow it!!
Torrence
Carol Mithers, a writer and journalist challenged herself to go where she has never gone before!!! This in and of iself takes guts LOL. She went on a 30 day jig of eating NOTHING but what was good for her. No junk, no empty calories, no grease and sweets (the best of all!.). As I was reading I was thinking, is she crazy, even I can’t maintain such an endeavor!
She told of her journey and how she was successful eating in her own words “perfect” for 30 days straight. She said it was hard for two weeks and then she was fine. I must commend Ms. Mithers and I plan to write her at O once I finish this challenge, and finish it I will.
My start date is tomorrow, as I need to do a bit of shopping and “pumping myself up. Ha Ha, did you fall for that!!! Really, I do need to go to the store, I crack my own self up.......
Ms. Mithers concentrated on eating by colors which is an excellent idea. I will be sure I include protein in each meal, and only eat good carbs, there are a lot of them to choose from, of course I like the bad ones… And supplements, oh yeah, daily liquid multi- vitamin/mineral, coQ10, the omega threes (good fats),wonderful Nutricalm, and of course my favorites ANTIOXIDANTS! I will basically use the low glycemic index foods, can't go wrong there! And there will be other supplements like garlic that must be included for good health. Fiber, both soluble and insoluble and water will be the clincher, they stave off cravings and keep the bowels moving, a must for good health and weight loss (I'm going for both).
Anyway, this will be a challenge so please say a prayer for me. Of course eating right and losing weight is mostly mental, but not all mental. I figure if I could walk 3 miles a day for 22 days, and I have continued since reaching my goal, I can do anything!!! David, my main motivator told me "you can do it, just take one day at a time. Well, anyway, here goes. If I blunder I'll let you know, just like I tell you the good stuff....Seems fair to me. I have a new slogan (I use them to stay motivated) thinking before I bite is my new catchy phrase. THINK BEFORE I BITE. Steady Freddie, don't blow it!!
Torrence
Sunday, June 1, 2008
A WONDERFUL SERVICE
Its always good to get in the word of God and have time with Him and others. On Saturday nights, we have service in our home, I call it a mission in the city. Tonight was good as usual, we sang and prayed and each member gave the Word God had placed on their heart. Some nights I speak or Bro. John, however the Lord leads...
Its wonderful to see how our children are developing and understanding God and His Word, and we give thanks to Him.
David almost always read something from the book of Proverbs, from a child this has been his “favorite” book in the Bible. He read tonight from Proverbs 30:24-28 and really gave good insight about the ant and the unity they establish by working together and how they are an example for us to follow, and to do the same. He started by saying “one ant alone can’t do much, but working together they get a lot accomplished and fulfill the preparations for the months ahead in summer." Working together, they meet their goal, and all can rejoice at the end product. They use forethought and get busy working as a team to finish a common goal.
As he was talking, I thought how wonderful if people had that much sense!! Instead of pulling and fighting each other, why not work together to get the job done. I guess we could if we weren’t so selfish. You see, the ant can’t think only of himself, nothing would ever get done!!
Oh God, we will take your Word, and be like the ant!!
Torrence
Its wonderful to see how our children are developing and understanding God and His Word, and we give thanks to Him.
David almost always read something from the book of Proverbs, from a child this has been his “favorite” book in the Bible. He read tonight from Proverbs 30:24-28 and really gave good insight about the ant and the unity they establish by working together and how they are an example for us to follow, and to do the same. He started by saying “one ant alone can’t do much, but working together they get a lot accomplished and fulfill the preparations for the months ahead in summer." Working together, they meet their goal, and all can rejoice at the end product. They use forethought and get busy working as a team to finish a common goal.
As he was talking, I thought how wonderful if people had that much sense!! Instead of pulling and fighting each other, why not work together to get the job done. I guess we could if we weren’t so selfish. You see, the ant can’t think only of himself, nothing would ever get done!!
Oh God, we will take your Word, and be like the ant!!
Torrence
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