Breaking Bad Habits in 2019

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Hey Loves! Happy New Year! Man, last year was so tough. I lost two loved ones that were very dear to me and my dog. There were a lot of changes that went forth in 2018 and now this year I am ready to tackle areas in my that are strongholds. I don't know about you, but this year will be about breaking bad habits. I want to break bad habits and build good habits! This year I plan to target one of many areas of my life that I have been consistently inconsistent with and that is my health and fitness. I decided to go against that gluttony spirit and binge eating and lack of consistently working out by owing it to myself. I decided this will be the year I get into my fitness and serious about my health and it is not easy whatsoever! But I'm doing it for me. I don't want my stomach or food to be my god or idol (Philippians 3:19) I don't want to be in bondage in my body. I want a healthy life. It is by the grace of God that I've never had high blood pressure, arthritis, heart disease or diabetes. God has definitely kept me BUT I will not abuse his grace. I will keep Him first in this lifestyle journey and the ultimatum is to not just reach a goal weight or size but truly let it become a lifestyle. To have a desire to eat well and exercise daily and live long. So, yes, I've been going to the gym, my diet still needs work, but hey, bad habits don't break easily. But I will keep pushing along and believe in the best. I am more than a number on a scale, my body is the temple of the living God, Jesus Christ! I owe it only to Him and myself to glorify Him with my body.

So, now that I was transparent with you, what are some areas you plan to break bad habits in 2019? Comment below or email me: shereebraswell@gmail.com, I will be more than glad to hear from you and pray for you! We can do this through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13)! We got this 😊

Love,

Sheree B

Xoxoxo

Me at LA Fitness before Kickboxing class

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