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Showing posts with label Body By Vi. Show all posts
Monday, January 07, 2013
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Resolutions vs. Transformations
This is the time of year when gyms are full, health food aisles in stores are running low on items, and fast-food restaurants are searching for ways to draw in customers. Many people have made resolutions, seeking to change long-time habit patterns. Some succeed, but most do not.
How about focusing on something different? What if people decided to make new year's TRANSFORMATIONS instead? Transformations take time, discipline and diligence, but the end result is an entirely new 'being', rather than a spruced up one. Transformations mean commitment, and I believe they must begin from the inside out, rather than the outside in. There is a decision that must be made, every morning, every minute, every hour, every meal, every day. The beginning of a transformation must be charted, recorded, and then the steps to reach transformation must be taken, one at a time, one decision at a time, one hour at a time, one day at a time. It's an ongoing process rather than a one time declaration.
The key, in my opinion, to transformation is this: for whom are you transforming your life? The answer must be outside of yourself...is it for your spouse? Your neighborhood? Your children or grandchildren? Your colleagues at work? Your friends? You see, transformation is about making those choices that will transform your life and the lives of those around you. Resolutions are inherently self-focused and therefore fail because we were not created to satisfy ourselves but to be in relationship with others.
When we commit to transformations in our lives, the impact is far-reaching because it's not primarily about us, but rather about the world around us.
So, care to join me on a journey of transformation in 2013?
How about focusing on something different? What if people decided to make new year's TRANSFORMATIONS instead? Transformations take time, discipline and diligence, but the end result is an entirely new 'being', rather than a spruced up one. Transformations mean commitment, and I believe they must begin from the inside out, rather than the outside in. There is a decision that must be made, every morning, every minute, every hour, every meal, every day. The beginning of a transformation must be charted, recorded, and then the steps to reach transformation must be taken, one at a time, one decision at a time, one hour at a time, one day at a time. It's an ongoing process rather than a one time declaration.
The key, in my opinion, to transformation is this: for whom are you transforming your life? The answer must be outside of yourself...is it for your spouse? Your neighborhood? Your children or grandchildren? Your colleagues at work? Your friends? You see, transformation is about making those choices that will transform your life and the lives of those around you. Resolutions are inherently self-focused and therefore fail because we were not created to satisfy ourselves but to be in relationship with others.
When we commit to transformations in our lives, the impact is far-reaching because it's not primarily about us, but rather about the world around us.
So, care to join me on a journey of transformation in 2013?
Monday, December 03, 2012
My journey to increased health
Some of my blog readers know that my husband, Paul, and I began a journey last August with the #1 weight-loss and fitness program in the nation: VISALUS.
We are LOVING the journey to health and fitness, feeling stronger, better and more alert every day. It's so simple, it's almost nuts....a breakfast shake in the morning (or the shake mix in oatmeal as Paul loves it, or pancakes like we both love it), healthy snack mid-morning, lunch shake, healthy snacks in the afternoon, and a normal dinner in the evening. Or sometimes we switch it up: breakfast shake, healthy snack, big lunch, healthy snacks and then a shake for dinner. Some of our friends are doing just one shake a day for breakfast and seeing some amazing transformations!
I decided to post my progress in pictures here. Our goal has not been weight-loss, but rather, for Paul, weight-gain in the form of muscle, and for me, losing skinny fat and putting on more lean muscle. So, since the beginning of August, I have actually put on 3% of lean muscle, lost 3% of body fat, and my body age is 30! So, here are the visual results:
We are LOVING the journey to health and fitness, feeling stronger, better and more alert every day. It's so simple, it's almost nuts....a breakfast shake in the morning (or the shake mix in oatmeal as Paul loves it, or pancakes like we both love it), healthy snack mid-morning, lunch shake, healthy snacks in the afternoon, and a normal dinner in the evening. Or sometimes we switch it up: breakfast shake, healthy snack, big lunch, healthy snacks and then a shake for dinner. Some of our friends are doing just one shake a day for breakfast and seeing some amazing transformations!
I decided to post my progress in pictures here. Our goal has not been weight-loss, but rather, for Paul, weight-gain in the form of muscle, and for me, losing skinny fat and putting on more lean muscle. So, since the beginning of August, I have actually put on 3% of lean muscle, lost 3% of body fat, and my body age is 30! So, here are the visual results:
This was me at the beginning of August, 2012
Nice belly pooch, huh?
This is me today, December 3, 2012, leaner, meaner and feeling great!
I'm loving my new belly!
Feeling great!
Of course we'be been doing exercise as well, like sit-ups, crunches, push-ups, walking, pull-ups, and the elliptical machine at the gym, in addition to some Kettle Worx workouts. It's about changing one's lifestyle for the better! If you'd like to join me/us on our new life-time journey of health, CLICK HERE AND JOIN THE 90-DAY CHALLENGE!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
So much has happened!!!
My humble apologies to blog readers out there as I have been negligent, so for the two of you who follow me with any regularity, here is the latest from the Czaszewicz household!
Paul is now gainfully employed, praise the LORD! He is teaching 4th grade at an elementary school just 10 minutes from our home! Challenges abound as he was hired just 2 weeks ago, so the students were already in a routine and are now having to change everything. Both of us are pulling late nights and early mornings to get things up and running in the classroom, especially with this being his first "official" year of teaching in his own classroom! Please keep him in your prayers as he ushers in the presence of the KING OF KINGS through just BEING in that classroom with his 18 precious students.
I am ever-building my business with Shelf Reliance, and I'm amazed at how God continues to breathe on it in His ways. From the get-go, I have asked the Lord to build it His way, and have tried to walk in obedience to what He is saying, which is mostly, "Be still and know that I am God." That's hard for me as a "lioness", but I am learning and seeing His faithfulness. He's bringing people from near and far, friends and random folks who googled freeze-dried foods and my name came up. Most importantly, He is teaching me that business is about people and relationships, and if the business thrives too, well that's just a bonus. I love market-place ministry!
Thus far, I've not given up my day job at Write at Home, and I have almost 40 students this year, which means 40 papers a week to grade online. I LOVE IT! What a privilege it is to be able to pour into young people's lives all across the country (and maybe even the globe because I don't even know where my students live!) through their writing and to encourage them. I'm so blessed!
Paul and I have jumped on board a 90-day challenge as well with Visalus. You really need to check out these breakfast shakes! Our first 90 day challenge will end the second week in November and our goal was to lose our bellies that we put on during our first year of marriage. So we've actually been trying to do two protein shakes a day and then one good meal, and it seems to be working! Maybe I will post before and after pictures here. :-) Check it out HERE! We haven't yet decided what our next 90-day challenge will be, but we are so pleased with the Body By Vi shakes that we are setting some pretty rigorous goals...maybe a 40 day wilderness adventure next summer?!
In addition, I am doing a bit of editing for an amazing ministry called Exodus Cry. EC is a prayer ministry which fights human trafficking. Check out their website here.
Most importantly, Paul and I are integrally connected to a wonderful spiritual family here in Kansas City called The Bridge Ministries, International. This is a network of house churches, and we are currently a part of what is called a Training House Church each week. Those of us there are learning how, by doing, to "do" house church, and it is wonderful! The truths of the Scriptures regarding everyone coming prepared with a Psalm, a song, a word of encouragement or a teaching is playing out every week, and people are being healed, delivered, encouraged, empowered, and God is receiving the glory!
In sum, LEARNING and GROWING would be the operative words in this season. The Lord is really stretching both me and Paul and many around us as He shows us what He is doing and how He is preparing His bride for what is coming to the earth. Our only hope is Jesus...and we rejoice and rest in that fact, as He is the best ROCK upon which to build everything!
Paul is now gainfully employed, praise the LORD! He is teaching 4th grade at an elementary school just 10 minutes from our home! Challenges abound as he was hired just 2 weeks ago, so the students were already in a routine and are now having to change everything. Both of us are pulling late nights and early mornings to get things up and running in the classroom, especially with this being his first "official" year of teaching in his own classroom! Please keep him in your prayers as he ushers in the presence of the KING OF KINGS through just BEING in that classroom with his 18 precious students.
I am ever-building my business with Shelf Reliance, and I'm amazed at how God continues to breathe on it in His ways. From the get-go, I have asked the Lord to build it His way, and have tried to walk in obedience to what He is saying, which is mostly, "Be still and know that I am God." That's hard for me as a "lioness", but I am learning and seeing His faithfulness. He's bringing people from near and far, friends and random folks who googled freeze-dried foods and my name came up. Most importantly, He is teaching me that business is about people and relationships, and if the business thrives too, well that's just a bonus. I love market-place ministry!
Thus far, I've not given up my day job at Write at Home, and I have almost 40 students this year, which means 40 papers a week to grade online. I LOVE IT! What a privilege it is to be able to pour into young people's lives all across the country (and maybe even the globe because I don't even know where my students live!) through their writing and to encourage them. I'm so blessed!
Paul and I have jumped on board a 90-day challenge as well with Visalus. You really need to check out these breakfast shakes! Our first 90 day challenge will end the second week in November and our goal was to lose our bellies that we put on during our first year of marriage. So we've actually been trying to do two protein shakes a day and then one good meal, and it seems to be working! Maybe I will post before and after pictures here. :-) Check it out HERE! We haven't yet decided what our next 90-day challenge will be, but we are so pleased with the Body By Vi shakes that we are setting some pretty rigorous goals...maybe a 40 day wilderness adventure next summer?!
In addition, I am doing a bit of editing for an amazing ministry called Exodus Cry. EC is a prayer ministry which fights human trafficking. Check out their website here.
Most importantly, Paul and I are integrally connected to a wonderful spiritual family here in Kansas City called The Bridge Ministries, International. This is a network of house churches, and we are currently a part of what is called a Training House Church each week. Those of us there are learning how, by doing, to "do" house church, and it is wonderful! The truths of the Scriptures regarding everyone coming prepared with a Psalm, a song, a word of encouragement or a teaching is playing out every week, and people are being healed, delivered, encouraged, empowered, and God is receiving the glory!
In sum, LEARNING and GROWING would be the operative words in this season. The Lord is really stretching both me and Paul and many around us as He shows us what He is doing and how He is preparing His bride for what is coming to the earth. Our only hope is Jesus...and we rejoice and rest in that fact, as He is the best ROCK upon which to build everything!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Good blog post/article by our amazing coach
Monday, August 20, 2012
Body By Visalus
Paul and I are excited to announce our new business: Body By Visalus! We've joined a team of amazing folks who share the same goals, expressed in different ways.
In general, most people on the planet want to:
In general, most people on the planet want to:
Get in shape
Lose excess weight
Increase physical stamina and energy
Improve their livelihoods
Others who are already in shape and don't need to lose weight want to improve their performances in their respective fields.
The 90 Day Challenge is simple. Decide which kit you want to get depending on your goals. Set up an exercise program for yourself. Get your kit, drink your yummy shakes, do your exercise and meet your personal fitness goals. But the BEST part is getting others on the challenge with you. When you get three people on the challenge with you, your next month's kit can be FREE! So, if you are really motivated to get a bunch of friends to do the challenge with you, this could be a FREE fitness challenge program for you!
And the 90 Day Challenge is not just for weight loss. I just learned this evening that Canadian Olympic Athlete Carline Muir has joined the challenge!
So, what are YOU waiting for? Join me and Paul! We are having a blast calling our friends each week who have joined us in the challenge and encouraging one another, not only with the challenge, but also in every day life.
Click on THIS LINK to learn more, sign up and get started. Call me with any questions!
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