Proverbs Woman

I never thought Id find love again. In fact I wasn't sure Id be able to stomach even starting something new. The whole idea of getting to know someone and letting them into your heart is very nerve racking to me. But I thought why not. But truth is we weren't technically new to dating. We had already dated but I had lost touch with myself and my relationship with God grew weaker and weaker and what we had fell apart quickly. We decided to forget the past and rebuild a foundation to a new and healthy relationship. After looking back at relationship failures and ruining the original start to our relationship I realized I had a lot of personal growth to do and who better to help with that but the big man upstairs. I've always looked up to the Christian wife the one who has an amazing family with children and loves her husband unconditionally (well from outside appearances anyway). I knew the only way she became this perfect picture was because she was always connecting with the Lord and I knew thats exactly what I needed to do.

I had heard of a bible study that was started by an advo mom that started small but became a family of over 10k women. I am so blessed to be apart of this study of women who are growing together spiritually and emotionally. Our last study was called Seamless, learning the bible as one whole story.
In the past I had used by bible as a clutch. Had a bad day, opened by Bible. Needed strength, opened by Bible. Needed love, opened my Bible. I wasn't reading or using His word daily and thats where I knew led to my weakness. This study really helped with my accountability to read his word and connect with him every single day.

This month our study is Proverbs. The study runs till the end of the month. One book for every day of the month. Like I mentioned before part of my personal growth is to grow spiritually and to learn to love my man even at his weakest. I am excited to learn and become a true Proverbs woman and for his word to help me grow in ways I never intended.

Today was Proverbs 3.
This is what spoke to me the most.

3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
 bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart
Then you will win favor and a good name
 in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
In the past I have always trusted him, but never fully submitted myself to Him. I never allowed or trusted Him enough to make paths or set up plans for me. 
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom
 those who gain understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand
in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;

those who hold her fast will be blessed.

I need to learn to step back and find compassion and understanding when others are frustrated at something or more importantly with me. I need to learn to let go and find peace that certain things cannot be changed and they are the way they are for a reason. 

My Faves

Hi Loves!

Been slacking on my blog game but Im back :) Today's my day off so I thought why not post some of my faves and what gets my through each day. 

Running

After a long day I would love to just kick off my shoes watch TV and eat pb out of the jar but that wouldn't do me any good. So as soon as I get off I come home put on my fave running shoes and hit the pavement (or treadmill depending on the weather). Its my alone time to unwind and let out all of stress and anger from the day. 

Shoes

In my first post I posted about my running shoes, Brooks Launch 2.0. Unfortunately due to some knee issues I developed in high school the launch was not supportive enough so I had to return those bad boys. No worries though, I'm still on team Brooks. I traded for the Glycerins and boy oh boy if my feet havent been happier they def are in heaven now :) even teddy loves them!! 

 

Advocare and Running

Advocare has been a total game changer for me and my goals. 7 miles in under an hour is an incredible accomplishment for me. So proud of myself! What gets me and keeps me going? An hour before I run I take 2 02 Gold. This product helps me push past my limit when I think I think I cant go any further. 30 minutes before I leave for my run I make a runners cocktail of Spark, Rehydrate, Arginine Extreme. Spark helps give me energy and mental focus, and even better it's sugar free. Rehydrate helps keep me hydrated and helps prevent my legs from cramping. Arginine Extreme helps my muscles grow and recover. 

My Running Playlist #1

Stuck On a Feeling Prince Royce

Clique Kanye West

Take It Off Ke$ha

Last Night Friday Night Katy Perry

Eminem- Till I Collapse (this song makes me push harddd)

Run The World Beyonce

What The Hell Avril Lavinge

Shake It Off Mariah Carey

Mmmm Yeah Austin Mahone

Pump Black Eyed Peas

Right There Ariana Grande

Im a Slave 4 U Britney Spears (thats right I still have this song on my iTunes) 

Raise Your Glass Pink

Work B**ch Britney Spears (try slowing down to this song...impossible) 

Uptown Funk Mark Ronson (good song for an ab workout as well)

Uma Thurman Fall Out Boy

I Don't Mind Usher

Feelin' Myself will.I.am

Yes LMFAO

Sledgehammer Fifth Harmony

Promiscuous Nelly Furtado

Alone Together Fall Out Boy 

Turn This Club Around R.I.O

Fave Snack (currently)

This guac is amazing you can get it pretty much any grocery store. They have it in regular but i LOVE the spicy one! They are served in little 100 cal packs. Perfect pairing with some celery or baby peppers! 

New Outfit

Both the shirt and jeans are from the loft and they are super comfy and cute too :) 

Find something that makes you happy and stick with it :) 

Looking forward to catching up with you all soon!

xo

D

Todays Rambles

So yesterday I started training for a half marathon I will be running at the end of April/beginning of May (haven't decided which race yet). I've always been more of a runner than any other aerobic activity. When I was little and my half-sister would ride her bike I would run next to her (I still hate bike riding lol).  Haven't been running in a while because running always makes me knee issues resurface so I've been trying to avoid it. So once the decision came that I was going to do 13.1 I got myself over to Road Runner Sports to get a good running shoe. I ended up getting these bad boys with some custom insoles (like pillows for my gorgeous feet :D)

Brooks Launch 2.0 neutral light running sneaker.

If you are looking for a shoe that isn't super heavy but you don't feel like you are running barefoot and can feel the ground... you NEED these in your life. I ran 3.12 miles with no troubles at all (well besides running in 19 degrees)

After my run my Nana and I went to see Still Alice at the movies. About a 50 year old woman who is diagnosed with early set Alzheimers.

It got me thinking...If I had to choose what I would want to lose my memory would be the LAST thing. Memories are something I hold close to me. Its how I look back at my past and how I decide on my future.

Insight of the day: Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory... Value and Treasure EVERY moment

XO
-D