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It was such a lovely evening, so before supper I grabbed an old sheet, the dog and went towards my field of freedom and peace to sit in silence and stretch out my tight hip flexors before a hot bath. Daisy didn't know what to do but she loved it too. #sorryforthepajamas #outside #stretch #relax #freedom #peace #serenity #dog #Chihuahua #pets #silence https://www.instagram.com/p/BxgNguRDHsO/?igshid=km0h5k4qo53v

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Since I don't eat meat any longer, I'm all about a veggie patty. What I'm not about are tons of ingredients that I have to look up to see it's meaning. And another thing, I'm a less is more kinda gal; less ingredients, less seasonings too. I can't stand when food is overpowered with seasoning! Food is supposed to taste like what it is, food, not a cover up of seasonings that make you taste it later on. Yuck! So, I decided to give it go. I bought ingredients to make my own plant based patties. Filled with black beans, (canned will have to do since I thought I had the dry ones) sweat potatoes, zucchini, probably a squash too, perhaps a little oats and chia seeds to soak up the moisture, create a binder and add extra protein and nutrients to the mix. Not sure I'll get to it tonight since I'm behind on my chores. But I'll let ya know how it all goes. Btw I completed my day 5 squat challenge for a total of 200 squats. It about killed me today! Who else is doing it or finishing up!? Who's ready for another challenge? #Health #love #healing #simple #veggies #cleaneating #healthyliving #nutrition #choices #betterchoices #food #plantbased #chiaseeds #antioxidants #superfoods #squats #challenge https://www.instagram.com/p/BxfucqKD7M8/?igshid=by0jo81bw7x3

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Sometimes life tries to knock ya down! I haven't been feeling up to my energetic, happy go lucky, stay positive and loving true self lately. I've been feeling off for about a week. I'm extremely tired today and I feel slow in my step. But I did do my 175 squats for my day 4 challenge and tomorrow I'll be done. My body is feeling tight from the combination of squats and helping my husband yesterday so I warmed up on my elliptical then spent more time stretching than working out. Sometimes less is more. Sometimes the mind and spirit needs to be nourished more than the body and that leads me to this..... A cut will bleed. It hurts too. But it eventually will heal. Just like our problems in life, they hurt and the pain will eventually go away. What we experience in life, is temporary. They only occur for a brief moment, but the emotions that we place INTO it, is what makes it last!! When you don't give focus to a bad situation, it's over! When you allow it to happen for what it represents, an event in your life, you STOP living in that experience, therefore offering you a greater experience. A bad situation can be devastating and I try to remind myself that it's happening to offer me an opportunity to be my best self and that's all. Because we all know that picking at a scab can cause it to bleed again, right? So stop picking at it and allow it to close so it won't hurt any longer. The scar will exist if the cut was deep enough but the wound has closed over. This is just a reminder that whatever you're going through is temporary and I hope that you find comfort in that. #activerestday #stretch #flexibility #yoga #pain #wounds #scars #heal #love #health #message #motivation #opportunity #comfort #relax #time #struggle #hurt #anger #allow #comfort #purpose #cut #emotions #stress #anxiety #assist #energy #self #mindset https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxc-jagDaPP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pkiusyy2jv6j

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Focus How many times have you tried to do something only to become distracted? The phone rings, the baby cries, the families hungry, the chores are piling up, the reminder of errands comes to mind or the emotions of the past hit replay. Focusing on one task, especially if it's to improve on yourself can be difficult when there's so much to do and so much on your mind. That clutter in your mind is your challenge. I don't know how many times while exercising has a reminder popped into my head that I forgot to do something or that I needed to run errands or how upset I was a minute ago. I don't know how many times I thought that I should probably stop in order to do what popped into my head. Those are the distractions of life that lead you away from what you desire. It's easy to get caught up in what should be done versus what needs to be done or doing what's right. KEEP YOUR FOCUS. Why did you start what you're doing? To provide you with the best outcome for yourself. I tend to take several deep breaths until the thoughts that distracted me are gone. I remind myself of my mission and the purpose of why I'm doing what I'm doing. Don't get off track. Breathe. And refocus on your desires not your distractions. Those distractions played in my mind today as I completed 40 minutes on my elliptical. Tons of thoughts, but I was able to move them aside so that I could do what I need to do, so that I could do what's right. I took yesterday off so I didn't do 150 squats for my challenge but I am doing it today. #focus #health #love #healing #exercise #clutter #cardio #calories #muscle #move #distractions #intentions #purpose #decide #breathe #squats #booty #gains #motivation #mondaymotivation #desire #stillness https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZ8j31jAQS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l78p86r3m0ta

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All the veggies that I love are in; eggplants, squash and zucchini. My mini garden is complete. I also helped with the BIG garden before the rain came. Tons of tomatoes 🍅 and cucumbers planted thus far. We'll be adding late cucumbers, corn and some turnips I think as well. I sure do appreciate summertime. I also completed a 2 mile walk earlier, came into do a quick upper arm workout and got my 140 squats in today, which I broke up into 3's (first thing this a.m, after my gardening, during my workout). My legs are jiggly wiggly! Shower, dinner prep and movie night. #gardening #veggies #vegetables #plantbased #vegetarian #exercise #health #grateful #squats #challenge #summertime #summer #weights #workout #mile #walk https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVPw2GDEPe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1muel3qp7ij33

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Okie dokie y'all. Day 2 of my squats challenge and I as per my yesterday's post, we are to increase by 20 squats per day until we reach 200 total. I did 5 extra just because. I hope you all are doing yours whether or not you're recording it, posting it and tagging me. As long as you're moving! I can't wait to add onto this challenge! #Exercise #squats #Friyay #move #challenge #health #mindset #motivation #spiritualist #weightlosscoach #successcoach #lifecoach #noexcuse #success #gains #booty https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTJ7p0jQmP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17p5pbo2ios3r

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This message really touches My heart. My daily message: Be like The Good Shepard. You are a caring, loyal, strong, trustworthy, you can always be counted on and you will always love and protect anyone, but remember to care for yourself as well. Stay on top of things and make careful observations that will help everyone reach theur goals. Be an example. You have this ability. Use courage, wisdom and trust your own instincts. The Shepard represents: Alertness Authority Beauty Caring Confidence Courage Curiosity Fearlessness Friendship Guardianship Integrity Intelligence Law Leadership Loving Loyalty Nurturing Observation Peace Protection Quests Simple-minded Strength Tranquility Much love, health and healing your way, Christy. I am bringing purpose to your life. #dailymessage #message #comfort #love #consoling #caressing #holding #warmth #intelligent #protect #law #truth #observe #intuition #knowledge #wisdom #authority #friendship #peace #vision #instincts #alert #health #healing #Shepard #Christ #BeTheLight https://www.instagram.com/p/BxSVQnpD0_s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7uj5mruqqyb1

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Who's up for a challenge!? 100 squats per day challenge! I used to be able to do 100 squats without taking a break, bit today I did 50 and had to take a short walking rest. I'm going to up it by 20 squats each day until I'm up to 200 per day. Who's in!? ✋ I may even do two challenges per week. On top of my squats challenge, I completed a 2 mile walk in the back field and after supper I started hoein the mornin glories from the garden. That whooped up on me pretty good this evening. The ground is hard, on top that is and it's gonna take me a while before I'm physically able to take it again. Every year I have to rebuild on my gardening endurance. For dinner I had: A pile of mixed veggies, sauteed mushrooms and a half a serving of sweet potato french fries. Delish!! I just got done making overnight oats with my vanilla shake added to it. I'll post a photo of how it looks tomorrow. I'll be topping it with strawberries and homemade granola. I apologize for my attire, it's my gardening/ yard work outfit. Video was also sped up (if you couldn't tell). If you're up for this challenge, record it, post it and tag me in it. 👊 Let's go!! It's summer and we were made to MOVE!! #challenge #squats #exercise #health #outside #nutrition #veggies #meatless #love #outdoors #outdoorworkouts #gardening #walk #move #weightloss #feelsgood #healthyliving #booty #cleaneating #goals #muscles #mindsetcoach #weightlosscoach #successcoach #healer #spirituality https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQu9Ymny-3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6jvc4rmznujb

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My field of peace and freedom. That's what I'm calling it these days, "MY" field. It's the field that I've searched for all of my life that represents the peace and freedom that I felt as I ran through it. It is mine, my daily reminder that everything that I need and desire is directly in front of me, all I need to do is LOOK. As you look as these pictures, you may only see my husband moving away and coming back as he now cuts MY field. I see something deeper than that; old doors closing, new opportunities and new beginnings coming. Changes are in store for me and for my family as long as I place trust within it and know that Christ walks with me, that's exactly what my last message meant with the blanket, holding hands, the beautiful sky with clouds and rotating clockwise. The world is filled with hidden meanings, but we are blinded to them as being what we see before us instead of seeing from within. I'm blessed to be given a different perception on life that gives me the opportunity to understand and appreciate life a little more. I'm taking advantage of all of the signs that are around me that move me forward in my life. If you're in need of understanding in your life with a personal message that may give you understanding in your daily life or perhaps your spiritual growth, contact me for a private message. To do list: Exercise. Fasciablast my tight hammies Clean the motor home. Errands. Love. Not such a bad to do list! #love #health #healing #purpose #symbolism #synchronicity #awaken #spiritualgrowth #spirituality #gifts #spiritualgifts #message #see #eye #exercise #peace #happiness #newbeginnings #change #opportunity #move #understanding #perception #life #goals #flow #allow #vision #freedom https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPtQu4jRiB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kyix9g3afzzr

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Where do I go? Is this the right path? Is it easy? It is certain? Will I make it? When we question what we're doing, we are limiting everything that can occur in our lives. In September of last year, drastic things began happening. Unfamiliar and terrifying things, yet it all seemed so familiar as well. For the first time in my life, I wasn't afraid. But had I seen this path coming years ago, I would NEVER have attempted at becoming healthy. In order to receive blessings, spiritual gifts, or a certain amount of wisdom, you must endure certain pains. And in order to receive those same things, you must shed layers of who you thought you were. I never imagined that this would be me, yet certain things happened throughout my life that told me that I'd end up right where I am. I never understood what was happening to me, but we aren't supposed to understand nor question our paths. That's called doubting. I'm a better version of the person that you've always loved. If you loved me back then when I was overweight, broken, when I covered up with drugs, alcohol and emotional suffering, then you oughta love me now, plain and simple. The only thing different is that I AM ALWAYS LOVE. That's my intention, to always love, offer love and give love. That's why I love my gifts, it brings love, health, healing, purpose and faith to those who are in need. I'm still me, only improved. I'm still me X 10! I love me because God loves me. #blessed #spiritualgifts #gifts #spirituality #awakening #consciousness #higherself #Christ #strength #process #journey #synchronicity #layers #self #ego #letgo #vision #thirdeye #clairvoyant #prophecy #prophet #fortune #path #health #spiritualawakening #love #eye #God #wisdom #becoming https://www.instagram.com/p/BxN8ahWjtJl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=138oqk1ho4b6s

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Visions are like placing pieces of a puzzle together sometimes. Sometimes my messages are EXACTLY what they are and happen exactly as I see it, but sometimes, I have to interpret them by how I feel or by the sounds that I hear. If I receive a message for you, I give it to you as I receive it, with no changes but I also offer an explaination of it by placing symbolism into the message. It's up to you to interpret it and utilize it as you see fit in your life and your growth process. Todays message: ✨A blanket. ✨Holding a child's hands. ✨Forest. ✨Blue sky with clouds. ✨Rotating clockwise. The interpretation: You are safe and secure under God's loving grace. You are protected by Christ. We are on the same path. When we are together we are strong. Place trust within your path. Look forward to new beginnings and old problems being solved. You shall find happiness, peace and spiritual enlightenment shall be yours through your covenant with God. The Bearer of Truth (Christ) shall guide you through your ascension and creation. The TIME has come. #spiritualgifts#awaken#Christ#protected#safe#truth#path#resolve#ascension##consciousness#enlightenment#God#trust#spirituality#creation#time#blessed#thankful#newbeginnings #path#hands#sky#clairvoyant#visions#gifts#message#puzzle#interpretation#dreams https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNTMiOFHfW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rbk0d12kvw3t

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After working with my husband in mud, I couldn't walk through the house. It was quicker to grab a few bags out of my car then to take them off. It worked!! Take a look at what we did on one of our jobs. It took several days of filling in these up to 3 feet deep ruts that were about 100 yards long and scattered about. A truck got stuck while delivering that shed. I also forgot to post a few pics. One of my MIL who suffers from Alzheimer's holding Skye, my grandbaby. Barb sure did love it and actually remembers Skye. She doesn't recall whether she's a boy or a girl or her name but she knows that Alec's a daddy. This picture neans a lot to us, my husband and I because Barb seemed "normal" if for a few moments. I think that it would do her a lot of good if Skye lived with us 😍. Really, I think it would. Oh and we also had a visitor 🐕 making sure that we didn't steal anything while working today. See her in the window peaking out!!? #productive #work #Alzheimers #awareness #love #family #memories #mindset #special #moments #memory #happiness #grandma #firsttimegrandma #granddaughter #CurrenceLandServices #lawncare #yardwork https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLP_BNF3yo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lc4f72iikrfe

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Top of the mornin' to ya! 😊 I'm headed out to work with Joe again this morning than I'll be home to do a weights 🏋 workout. I was hoping to find a flower with some mornin dew on it but sadly we demolished them yesterday. After I wake up and be GRATEFUL, I head downstairs to grab my coffee and take a step onto the porch (weather permitted) and say hello to the world and say thank you to life. You have about 30 seconds, less REALLY after waking up before your day will be completely ruined by whatever you thought about yesterday or whatever is occupying your thoughts first thing when waking up. I never realized that before but it's true. I used to think about all of the terrible things that I felt previously and knew what I was going to feel later. If you get into a habit of saying, "thank you" right when you wake up, your life will begin to shift for the better. And instead of recalling your past, which you can't do anything about anyway, find ANYTHING that makes you happy and think about that. Little changes make HUGE differences. #blessed #grateful #morning #dew #beauty #happiness #thankful #BeTheLight #smile #love #mindset #fliptheswitch #shift #higherself #God #Christ #change #hello #positivity #consciousness https://www.instagram.com/p/BxKWAxyDRNQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o6hxxm2m2kd

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Saw this on my timehop from 4 years ago. I may have been smiling that HUGE smile of mine, but I was far from happy. I wasn't just unhappy, I was unhealthy, still dealing with tons of chronic pain, lacked faith and I covered up every pain, whether emotional or physical with a combo of pills and alcohol. The perfect fix! I don't do that anymore. Nor am I unhappy or living a chronic pain filled life. My fibro is gone, my lifelong health issues are gone, my food allergies are gone! Why!!? Because I CREATE my REALITY! I am healthy. I am happy. I am strong. I am everything and anything that I want to be. I am not a victim anymore. I've never been this happy in my entire life. Life hasn't been this beautiful or this easy either. I spent the day doing HARD outside work again today and I couldn't be more more happier about being able to do it! Joe told me that he'd only need my help for today and tomorrow and I about cried! I love being outside working but more than that, I love being able to work with him. I laughed while we were working today because I recalled an episode of King Of Queens when Doug and Carrie worked together. It didn't work out as well as it is for us. I appreciate being able to be with someone every second of the day, at least within reach and not want to murder them. Life was always trying to place the two of us together, even before we actually met. When you're meant to be together, you'll meet somehow and somewhere. Well, I'm plum tuckered out from a hard day of shoveling dirt, weed eating and then making a delicious supper. I'm gonna sit here and not die 😉. I'll see y'all tomorrow sometime, I'll be working with him once again. Yippee. #work #landscaping #yardwork #exercise #life #labor #destiny #fate #happiness #IAM #love #Health #painfreeliving #soulmates #famliybiz #twinflames #together #strong #emotions #unresolvedemotions #energy https://www.instagram.com/p/BxI5PzEDwUD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dpepzpww8v6w

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I turned out ok!! 😁 I have no idea why I thought about baby oil, probably because I'm a Nini and I was thinking about my granddaughter. #babyoil #funnymemes #sunscreen #babysmell #grandbabies #granddaughter #babies #family #funny #lol #memes #sundaynightfun #Sunday https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGb8c2jMcm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f848as155lpk

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I've been busy today helping Joe leveling some gravel. HARD? Yep! Fun? Yep! You won't believe how tired I am today! I wasn't in the mood to go with my husband yesterday but I did. I haven't seen him play in a while, nor have I seen a few of our bluegrass buddies, so I went. I knew that not eating meat was going to prove difficult for me on days like this; when I'm not prepared or when we aren't taking the camper. I had several drinks and I ate french fries, with no ketchup mind you. Yuck!! 😝 By the time that we returned home, my stomach was sticking to my spine 😊 Thankfully I had tons of leftover veggies, but since I was starving, I made 2 servings of Perogies to eat with my veggies. TWO!!!!?? 😲😮 Beer, not enough veggies, not enough plantbased protein, and too many carbs. And because of that, I was in bed before 10pm last night. I didn't want to get up today either at 6:30 and I've been dragging all freaking day! Not being prepared for your eating lifestyle leaves you eating incorrectly and it WILL EFFECT how you FEEL and therefore what you accomplish. Thankfully I stayed busy today but as I stated, I felt terrible and LACKED the ENERGY. I will be better prepared for days like those in the future. Supper: Butter beans in the instapot. Stirfried squash, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, carrots and tofu (I'm obsessed with this mixture). All over Quinoa (added chia seeds). Our garden is being planted with eggplants, squash, zucchini, tons of tomatoes, cucumber and corn. I can't wait. Neither can Daisy, our dog, who loves veggies. This video is from a few nights ago. It's a short video because I was making Joe homemade mozzarella sticks when he yelled for me to come look at the lightning storm. It lasted a good while here, no rain, no wind, no thunder, just lightning. It was pretty to see. #cleaneating #prep #vegetables #healthyliving #habit #nutrition #protein #plantbasedprotein #garden #lightning #storm #weather https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGFIPqFx9f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s6hwxcm5wapg

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I looked for LOVE EVERYWHERE, never to find it. People came and went and love never stuck. I gave and gave thinking that that's what it took. But one day I looked into my mirror and I saw a person who wasn't herself. That's when I realized that love isn't found on the outside, it's found WITHIN. I relied on others love to complete me and make me who I was. Little did I know that my love is sufficient for myself. When you love yourself fully and appreciate who you are, every aspect of your true self; the good, the bad, the beautiful and generous YOU, you have so much more to OFFER to the world. #loveaboveall #within #sufficient #perfect #weakness #love #beauty #you #selfless #offer #truth #vision #ability #capable #self #believe #enlightenment #dreams #relationship https://www.instagram.com/p/BxCmb-TDCf-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lfjs403z88lv