Hey Shift Worthy family! As I was drafting this series, I realized Week 2 didn’t have much going on, so I decided to combine it with Week 3. Now that I’m wrapping up Week 4 (which I’m treating as a recovery week), it feels like the perfect time to reflect on what’s been happening in my journey.
Week 2: Meal Prep and Movement
One thing that really helped me this week was meal prepping lunches and dinners for five days. My menu included almond chicken, turkey, brown rice, sweet potatoes, and a variety of veggies and fruits. My favorite meal was spaghetti squash boats with homemade turkey meatballs—filling and delicious!
As for workouts, I’ve been consistent, and every morning I wake up excited to move. Weight training combined with primal movement has been great for me, and I’ve noticed less soreness because of it.
I ended Week 2 with pizza and a banana mug cake topped with dark chocolate and peanut butter. It was so good! One thing I believe in is not restricting yourself. If you’re eating clean, one meal won’t derail you. I don’t even call it a cheat meal; it’s just a meal! Enjoy it and get back on track. However, I’ve learned that stress can make me overdo it. I was in a rough place at the beginning of August and turned to indulgent food a little too often, which led me to start this journey.
Week 3: Birthday Week, Discipline Tested
And then, hello Week 3! I found myself back at square one. My pizza and banana mug cake threw me off, and it was too soon to bring back my usual Friday indulgence. But it was also my birthday week, so the temptation to eat all the goodies was strong. Surprisingly, I didn’t give in as much as I thought I would. I have extreme discipline when it comes to food, so I often decline eating out or bring my own meal and watch everyone else eat. If you ever want to hang out with me, the coffee shop is my place!
But this week, I let people’s opinions get to me. They kept saying, “It’s your birthday week, relax and eat.” And for a moment, I questioned myself: Why can’t I just enjoy one donut without guilt? Why isn’t anyone else like this? Maybe I’ve set the bar too high? So, I let go and indulged in pumpkin spice lattes, donuts, chocolate, and pizza all week long—and it made me feel awful. I ended up gaining weight and feeling like a giant blue whale. My mindset was thrown off, and I even considered giving up. Thankfully, I called a friend and she gave me some advice and prayed over me.
The next morning, while reading my Bible, I came across Genesis 1:26-30, where God speaks of giving us seed-bearing plants and fruit trees for our good. It reminded me that my discipline is a gift, and when I stick to the foods He’s provided, I feel clearer, healthier, and more focused. I know I’ll still have pizza and chocolate occasionally, but I need to keep them spaced out to maintain balance.
Turning Lessons into Ministry
I also had a few people ask how I manage to turn down tempting treats, which opened up an opportunity to share my strategies and be honest about my own struggles with consistency. This sparked something in me—I’m currently running a test group with some close friends to explore whether this could become part of my Ministry. I’m not going to reveal too much yet, but I’m excited to see where this leads.
God truly can take a challenging week and turn it into something good.
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