Faith & Fitness Day 3: What Drives You? + Stretching Exercises

Everyone's life is driven by something.  Oftentimes, we don't realize our drivers because "they're" constantly driving us!  Either driving us "crazy" (lol) or "driving us toward goal achievement" (oh yeah!).  In this section of the Purpose Driven Life book, Rick Warren shares five of the common life drivers as well as five of the common benefits to purpose-driven living.  See the below list:

5 Most Common Life Drivers:
1.  Guilt
2.  Resentment and anger
3.  Fear
4.  Materialism
5.  Need for Approval

5 Benefits of Purpose-Driven Life:
1.  Meaning
2.  Simplification
3.  Focus
4.  Motivation
5. Preparation for eternity

One key lesson:
The above common life drivers as well as many others  (not listed) lead to a dead end (unused potential, unnecessary stress, and unfulfilled life).  "We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it.", p28  "Without a purpose, life is motion without meaning, activity without direction, and events without reason." p.30  Nothing matters more than knowing God's purpose for our lives.


Point to Ponder:  Living on Purpose is the path to peace.
Verse to Remember:  "You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you. " Issiah 26:3
Question to Consider:  What would my family and friends say is the driving force of my life?  What do I want  it to be?

Video Message: Day 3- What Drives You?


Physical Exercises:   Stretching- When doing the exercises, start slowly with small movements.  Take deep breaths in and blow out slowly.   Allow your body to stretch and lengthen as you do the movements.  Song used:  Let It Go by Idina Menzel (from the movie Frozen Soundtrack)

Exercises: Day 3 Stretching....Let It Go!

Faith & Fitness (Day 2: You Are Not An Accident)

Today's message is a reminder that we're NOT an accident. We were created by God for a reason and the Lord will fulfill his purpose for us (Psalm 138:8).  Let's stay grateful for all our blessings!  Let's let the love of God and our grateful hearts push us into renewed STRENGTH, ENERGY, and EXCITEMENT!  

Believe TODAY and EVERYDAY that YOU got what it takes to rise higher than your challenges!  YOU got what it takes to be your BEST and live a life of GREATNESS!  

You  Are  Not an Accident!  Rise UP!   Live it UP!

Day 2 Lesson:  You Are Not an Accident!

Point to Ponder:  I am not an accident.

Verse to Remember:  "I am your Creator.  You were in my care even before you were born." Issiah 44:2 (CEV-Contemporary English Translation)

Question to Consider:  I know that God uniquely created me.  What areas of my personality, background, and physical appearance am I struggling to accept.



Video Message: You Are Not an Accident


Exercises: Upper Body Strength Training

Faith & Fitness (Day 1)....Purpose Driven Life

Connecting faith and fitness while pursuing a purpose driven life!

A very special person I know wants to improve her overall health.  I really wish I could be with her physically to pray and exercise, but its not possible at the moment.   When she first told me she wanted to do some exercises, I felt so compelled to help.  So, I volunteered to do some exercises online for her.  As I prepared to set up my "home" studio (lol), I thought we needed to go deeper than just physical exercises.  From my own wellness experience, I knew we needed to also tackle the spiritual aspect of wellness (the mind).  For we are transformed by the renewing of our mind (Romans 12:2).

So, I felt led to pull out a book I've had for years, Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.  Over the next 40 days, we're aiming to improve our overall health and discover how to live a purpose driven life.  If you or anyone you know want to join us, feel free to follow this blog and share your insights.  Together we can rise higher than we ever could alone.  There is power in unity and support.
"Two are better than one, because they can work more effectively.  If one of them falls down, the other can help him up....Two people can resist an attack that would defeat one person alone. A rope of three cords is hard to break."  Ecclesiastes 4:9

Highlights from Book:

The big question?  What on earth am I here for?
Day 1:  It all Starts with God
Point to Ponder:  It's not about me.
Verse to Remember:  "Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him." (Colossians 1:16)
Question to Consider:  In spite of all the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?

Here's a video message to my SPECIAL PERSON and anyone else who wants to join us!

Video Message: Intro to 40 Days of Faith & Fitness with Purpose Driven Life

Day 1 Exercise Video: Cardio Dance

This song is Say Yes by Michelle Williams (featuring Beyonce & Kelly Rowland). Choreography done by another Zumba instructor (Deontario James)....Check him out on Facebook or other social media. He has tons of good moves! Thanks for sharing this one DJ! 

Well, get moving!  Have fun and sing the song all day long! :-)  It can give so much inspiration!

Exercise Video: Cardio Dance (Say Yes)


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Thanks!
Quiana

Quick Total Body Toning. Diagonal Reach

Here is a quick total body toning routine.  You can do it in just one minute or longer (if time permits)!  Its a great way to work your entire body while helping you increase your strength and flexibility for daily tasks (functional fitness).  You can make this more challenging by adding heavier weights AND you can make it more cardio intense by increasing the pace.  You decide how you'd like to customize. Repeat this simple exercise at least 3 times a week and it can significantly enhance your fitness program.

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Quiana

Kettlebell Exercise Demo

Simple and powerful exercise with the kettlebell! Check it out!

Exercise TODAY!

Exercise today!  Let's keep our bodies strong and moods good! :-)

Love YOURSELF!

Happy New Year! Hope you had a FitTastic New Year's Eve celebration!   As we embark on this new year, defining our goals and aspirations, lets not forget to first LOVE OURSELVES!  You may not be all that you desire or you might be setting the same goal as previous years, but take a moment to celebrate YOU!

Love YOURSELF first then everything else shall follow.  Fix yourself up.  Wear something that makes you feel IMPORTANT, SEXY, ELEGANT, and all that good stuff!  :-)  Take time to moisture your body and think about how those body parts helped you to do ALL the things you've done.  Spray some good perfume to remind yourself that YOU ARE SO...SO...FRESH!:-)  Tell yourself, "I'm GREAT and I LOVE ME as I AM"!

Have a FitTastic New Year!

May God bless you abundantly!

Quiana