The Final Results are in!

My 30 days are up as a full blown vegan and I must say that the 30 days flew by pretty fast! I love the way I feel, the energy I have, and how healthy I feel! So, with that being said.......I have.......decided to.......Stay Vegan! Yes..crazy I know! But, being healthy is important and vital! I must admit that once my 30 days were up, I had a salad with a little bit of ranch, and a cupcake. It was just enough, and I felt happy and satisfied, but I also felt my body craving fruits and veggies! So, It's official: this meat, egg, and dairy loving girl who set out to disprove this whole crazy vegan thing is staying vegan. Try it..I think you will too! So, here are the stats after 30 days (I'll be getting my blood results back in a week and I'll post those then)

In 30 days:

Weight lost: 11.9 pounds

Inches lost in waist: 1.5 inches

Inches lost in thighs: 1.8 inches

Inches lost in arms: 0.8 inches

In all, I'd say the last 30 days has been a success! Now, I gotta keep this up so I'm in tip top shape for my wedding!

                            Luv, The new "official" vegan

IT'S DAY 30!!!!!!!!!!!

So, day 30 has finally arrived!! I made it!!! (Well..I have to do the home stretch and finish out strong today) I really can't believe I'm at day 30...these past 30 days have been filled with lots of reading and research, and I must say I have learned A LOT in this month! (I'll be sharing more on that tomorrow when I give you the details about the numbers) For one though, I have learned that taking care of your body is 90 percent mental (i.e. no, don't eat that..you can do it..step away from the candy..or...get to the gym it's good for you!) and the other 10 percent is physically just doing it (i.e. preparing healthy meals and eating them!) I look at food in a whole new way now, and I am always trying to eat more heart healthy stuff that will nourish my body not poison it. So, here's to the last day of my 30-day challenge being a full vegan. Details with numbers, video blog, and the answer everyone keeps asking me..."Will I be staying vegan or not?" is coming tomorrow! For everyone doing the challenge with me...finish strong, and congrats!! And, to all my amazing friends and my incredible fiance, thanks for being brave and trying so many new and interesting vegan dishes with me! You all have made this past month so much fun :) 
                    Happy Tuesday and Godbless!
                             <3, Michelle

day 28!

Feeling G-O-O-D! Day 28. Still kind of in awe how fast 28 days flew by, then again...sometimes those days were creeping right along. I celebrated today by hitting the gym getting in a 10 mile bike ride and a 2 mile speed walk (no running allowed since I tore my knee). My reward? An amazing smoothie from The Juice Bar next to the gym (another ultimate favorite hot spot of mine), and hiding out in my new favorite coffee shop and spending time reading my bible. I have found that I'm saving money from how cheap healthy food is (i.e. fresh n' easy all the way) and I'm loving that I'm always having to eat!! (About every 2 hrs) On the agenda tonight? Church and a salad from Oscars (no cheese).  BTW..come out to Rancho Community tonight. 7pm. It's pretty awesome =)
                       
                     Keep Walkn' in His Grace, <3 Michelle

It's Day 26!

Hello everyone,
It's day 26 of going vegan and things are going great! I am officially in love with:

It has less than 2 grams of fat, NO saturated fat, trans fat, and NO cholesterol (because it's not made with animal products) and has 3g of sugar. On top of that, it tastes amazing, has a ton of heart healthy vitamins (including vitamin b-12), AND omega 3's in it! In all one glass has only 70 calories! It's a winner.


My other new favorite item this week is:

I have tried a lot of different brands of veggie burgers, but this one is the BEST! It takes like a real burger, is soo filling, yummy, and doesn't fall part if you grill it (always a plus). Not to mention it has 100 calories per patty, has 14g of non-GMO soy protein and has only 2 g of fat with NO Trans or sat fat. I like to put it on 100% wheat thin bread with spinach leaves, tomato, onion, and avocado with a dab of mustard. It's AMAZING! 


But don't take my word for it..go try it, and let me know what you think! Have a lovely weekend and go get a soy pumpkin spice latte for me!
                    Keep Walkn' in His Grace, <3 Michelle


p.s. My pants are officially BIG! Tomorrow I'm off to buy a belt!

Day 15!! Half-way there!

Day 15 symbolizes that I am officially at the halfway mark! Halfway!! Being at the halfway mark is definitely was easier than being at day one or two…those days were tough. But, Day 15 is good. So, good in fact that I’m feeling:

1. Energized. How energized? Well, I no longer have a cup of coffee in the morning or hot tea to get me going, and I no longer stop and grab one half way through my day to keep me going. I have this natural, endless energy! (My sleeping hours have also stayed the exact same way)

2. I feel lighter. More flexible. More free. (I know it sounds so stupid but it’s true!!)

3. My skin is glowing and I no longer have tired looking eyes in the morning.

4. My hair and nails won’t stop growing!!! It’s insane!

5. I sleep better at night. More soundly, and wake up feeling refreshed not tired.

6. I have better workouts and I can swim and bike farther.

7. I’m losing weight, and my clothes are getting a little bit looser!

8. I have found my taste buds don’t crave meat really anymore..but they still always crave chocolate! (not sure that will ever go away!)

9. I feel Good!!

So, there you have it! My journey is moving right along, and so far I’m so impressed by the results I’m finding by eating a plant-based diet! I am experimenting with all new foods I never even knew were out there, and each day I’m continuing my research and growing as a person! How’s your vegan challenge going? Let me know! In the mean time, check out this website.. http://www.pcrm.org/kickstarthome/mealplan/index.cfm

It’s my all time new fav! Happy Monday…and Godbless!

                           Keep Walkn’ In His Grace, <3 Michelle

The Journey continues on!

Detailed blog coming tomorrow! The journey continues and I'm learning so much! Can't wait to share it with you all!!

Today :)

Since this fun, crazy journey of going vegan has started this is how I feel:

Still going strong. Still feeling Great. Learning. Growing. Appreciating. Changing. Understanding.


                                   Vegan <3

Day 11!

Hello everyone!

 I pray and hope you all had a great week! I’m sorry for not posting a blog in the past few days; life on this end has been super busy and go-go-go! I just got home from working all day, showered, painted my nails ((something I was dying to do all week but had no time)) and now I’m sitting down to fill you all in on day 11 of being vegan! I still can’t believe I’ve gone vegan for 11 days…the weird thing is that it feels sooo much longer than just 11 simple days, because my mind and body have begun to adjust to this whole new way of living. When I signed up to do this ((well, volunteered) I wasn’t expecting much other than getting really sick and tired of veggies and fruits. Surprisingly though, I’m beginning to find that these past 11 days are transforming not only my body but my mind! I’m conscious about what I’m putting into my body, being exposed to, how much exercise I’m getting in, ect. On the flip side, I’m also being challenged to try new things, new restaurants, be okay when I cook for 2 hours over a brand new recipe only to find out that it sucks, and most of all, I love being adventurous with food and challenging myself more each day. 

While we are on the topic of being adventurous, last night we had a vegan night where everyone brought a tasty, new vegan recipe (some were vegan and gluten free) and we all had dinner and tried all new food and had a great time!! We even had vegan/GF cupcakes and cookies too!! I’m very proud and blessed that I have friends that are open to trying new things, and doing it all with a great attitude and a supportive heart. God has surely blessed me. The best part of all was that JT surprised me and drove home so he took part in our vegan night as well and had a blast! Good food+ Good friends=GREAT night! We are definitely planning another vegan dinner night soon so if you guys are interested leave a comment and we will make it happen! For now, I’m off to read my newest book: “The Kind Diet”. I’m in love with it, and it’s inspiring me to try new recipes this week! Have a lovely weekend everyone, and take care of your bodies, minds, and most of all your hearts! Be a little adventurous, be ready to try new things, and in the process grow into a more beautiful person! 

Luv ya all! Godbless!

    Happy Weekending, <3 Michelle

The truth on Tofu

Good evening everyone,

I hope you all had a lovely Monday! I have finished my research on tofu and have come to the conclusion that I will only have one serving of fermented soy products daily (i.e. soy milk, soy yogurt, and tofu). After going vegan, I just simply assumed (just as I assumed meat was the only protein) that tofu, and soy milk was healthy since it’s advertised and sold at all of the health food stores. Based on what I researched, non-GMO soy is fine and perfectly healthy for your body which is good news! GMO soy though has been found in multiple studies to:

1. Slow down the thyroid and in some cases reverse the process so instead of losing weight, you gain weight.

2. Goiter problems in infants who were fed soy-based formula (fyi parents: Do Not feed your baby Soy formula) *And, all who are vegan doctors recommend using iodine salt in at least one of your meals per day*

3. Low memory recall in people who consumed 2-3 servings of soy products in the age range of 40-70 years old. *Out of that age group the men who consumed soy 2-3 times per day almost all nearly experienced rapid dementia (loss of memory) while the women did not.

4. One case study, links a large consumption of soy products to breast cancer.

5. Low libido and prostate problems in men (in fact, monks are fed soy based products including tofu to help keep them sexually pure).

6. An increase in kidney stones in women,

In all, non-GMO is healthy for you, and GMO soy should not be consumed more than once a day. Doctors and scientists say consumption of low doses (one serving per day) of non-GMO soy can be healthy but too much is hazardous to our health. So, that is the research on tofu, and soy!! I encourage you all to research the info for yourself, and pay attention to the multiple studies they have done on soy in each of these areas. Happy Vegan eating and keep up the great work!! It’s day 8 and I am still feeling great! 

                           p.s. remember knowledge is power! 

                                   Keep Walkn’ in His Grace, <3 Michelle

Day 8!!

It's day 8!! I can't believe I haven't eaten MEAT or DAIRY, or EGGS in 8 days!! I'm getting Healthier. Stronger. Lighter. More Energized. The research on soy products continues and I promise I'll upload it tonight! This weekend was crazy busy and I'm smack dab in the middle of midterms and working two jobs while planning our wedding! (BTW wedding planning is soo much fun..I LOVE it!) So, stay tuned for tonights blog! Also, next week we will be showcasing an interview session with my cousin Jessica and her hubby Matt who have been vegans for three years now! With that said, have a Happy Monday, get some organic coffee and if you're doing this challenge go out and try a new fruit today or make a new recipe. Changing it up is good.  Godbless!
                                                Happy Monday, <3 Michelle

          

Day 6/7 Research on soy continues..

Hello everyone! 

Happy Sunday!! I am so blessed that it's Sunday because I was able to sleep in, spend some time reading my Bible, and made a bowl of heart-healthy oatmeal with frozen blueberries on top! =) I apologize for not posting yesterday on tofu-I started my research and what I'm finding is kind of crazy scary on soy, and tofu products. I am still gathering information and called my doctor to get his opinion as well. I should be posting the info tonight or tomorrow so check back! In the meantime, check out some of the YouTube videos I've posted to my facebook page on soy products as a whole. Who knows....I might be going Vegan raw after this. (I'm starting to hate this research..I go in thinking I'm right and come out finding i'm not!!...but, it's a journey to health and giving my body the best!)

                        Have a lovely Sunday, <3 Michelle

Day 5. Is tofu safe? And what is it?

So, the questions everyone seems to keep asking.. What exactly is tofu, how is it made, and is it as gross as it looks? I went a step further to research the studies on it, and to find out if it really is as healthy as the pros say. We shall see...I'll be putting all the info together tomorrow!! So, check back and have a lovely, relaxing weekend! (((I'm soooo happy the weekend is here!!))) 
                       Happy vegan eating,  <3 Michelle 

Day 4 has come to a close and I feel good!

Hello everyone!
I am pleased to announce that since the start of this a few people have joined on with this 30-day challenge!! You should too =) Please remember though, if you have any current health situations or risks please talk to a doctor before beginning this lifestyle of eating plants! (tasty ones none the less) Anyways, Congrats and welcome on board miss Leslie, Sarah, and Meg!!

              

Today was a GOOD day! I feel great!! The first 2 days was hard. My body was feeling like it was going into starvation mode and I swear I was craving chicken all day long. Day 3 was rough. I woke up feeling ill and tired and kind of faint. But, day 4 was pure magic! I feel AWESOME! Kind of like a vitamin high I guess (although I've never been high but I'm assuming it feels something like this) lol. I'm still researching more and more each day, so the only thing I'm learning to add in each day is new things to eat and try! It's funny because I am such a go-getter girl, a just jump and see where it takes you kind of gal, but when it comes to food it's insane how much control it has over my mind! I feel like my brain is at war with my hands! Very scary to realize how much my body has gotten addicted to the junk and preservatives that's in pretty much all of our food these days, and it feels like it's fighting me to eat good stuff that's healthy and preservative free. I'm realizing that for 23 years I've been poisoning my body with chemicals, junk, preservatives, and refined bleached flour and sugar. yuck. so gross. I always thought I was in control of what I put in my mouth, but now i'm finding out that my brain is in control (or was) because it's addicted to all the wrong foods. wow. that's a big step coming from the girl who lovesss/loveddd? meat and dairy. With that being said this is what I ate today:

Breakfast: soy protein shake and a banana
Snack: organic unsalted sunflower kernels and peanuts, and strawberries
Lunch: Rice pasta with dairy free tomato sauce and veggie "ground beef" (which was amazingly yummy) and peaches.
Snack: broccoli with hummus (my new favorite)
Dinner: Rice minestronie soup with extra beans and tomato's with a cup of chocolate soymilk.
Dessert: dairy free fro yo with strawberries and rice mochi.
Vitamins: vitamin b-5, 6, 7, and 12. Calcium, and a multi-vitamin.

Workout: 7.5 miles of biking!

Let me know if you guys have any questions! Tomorrow I will be exploring the info behind soy and find out if it's really that good for us. Best of Luck!!

                            Keep Walkn' in His Grace, Michelle =)

Food, Inc. This just might be enough to make me a vegan forever!

Happy Thursday everyone! You all need to watch this movie: "Food, inc." (on netflix) Let me know what you think!

It's day 3!

Hey everyone! I have made it to day 3, and I am feeling good! This morning though, I woke up feeling dizzy and shaky, and very light headed. I did some research and found that vegans have trouble keeping their blood sugar levels up and lack vitamin b-12 in their bodies compared to their meat lover friends. Interestingly enough, instead of having a fruit and vegie at the same time (which I have been doing) doctors recommend having oatmeal then a fruit, followed by wheat or rice, followed by a veggie, ect. Everything needs to be spread out to have a proper blood sugar level. In addition, I hit target (because they have the cheapest and best vitamins ever) and got chewy, strawberry vitamin b-12 gummies! They were only $4.50 and have all 5 of the essential B vitamins. After taking one, I felt GREAT! So, in all: I think my body is adjusting to a whole new way of eating, and is going into "starvation" mode since I've cut out the meat and processed foods that it has been poisoned by. To all the vegans out there did you experience this so-called "with-drawl"? Very interesting.

On a side note: Tonight I made spaghetti with tomato sauce and veggie-"ground beef" for lunch tmrw and it tasted like the REAL thing! ((score)) I also washed an organic potato and diced it and sliced it. Sprayed light olive oil, topped it with sea salt and fresh garlic and baked them to perfection for 10 minutes at 350 in the oven. The best part? They taste amazing!!!

More updates tomorrow! p.s. the video's aren't loading on here for some reason so I'll be posting them onto my fb page till I get the bug fixed! Godbless!
                       Love, Michelle

Going Vegan in Julian!

Since Julian offers no organic coffee beans, JT and I have chosen a delightful Iced New Zealand Berry Tea! (Of course his is always gone first and I usually baby mine for awhile)

Greetings from Julian! It's B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L up here today!   

Love, Michelle and JT!

P.S. Tune in for a video of JT talking about the "Forks over Knives" video! Godbless!

I'm going Vegan for 30 days!!

 It's true. This meat (well, mainly turkey and chicken) loving girl and dairy loving girl (especially ranch) is going VEGAN. yes. for 30 whole days. 

Why you ask? Well, after watching this movie called: Forks over Knives (Thank you to Matt and Jessica) it really opened up my eyes to a lot of huge, and BOLD statistics that doctors are in fact claiming are true and tested. 

So, I have decided to become the guinea pig and test these ideas and theories out! 30 days seems like a long time...but who am I kidding? Anyone can do anything for 30 days if you put your mind to it! 

So, for the next 30 days I am pledging not to eat:

1. ANY meat.

2. ANY dairy (including ranch).

3. ANY canned foods.

4. ANY processed food.

5. ANY refined sugar.

I plan on being real. raw. honest. and open to a       plant-based diet.

 I promise to eat:

1. ALL organic fruits and veggies (lots and lots of them!)

2. Whole wheat bread

3. A daily multi-vitamin, b-12, D, calcium and a table spoon of omega-3 and flax seed oil ((every)) day.

4. Tofu (baked)

So, here we go! 30 days of being a Vegan. Let the good times roll! 

p.s. Each day I will let you guys know what I ate, how I'm feeling and at the end of this month I'll get my blood re-taken and we will compare the blood results to the results I have now! Godbless and enjoy!

Keep Walkn' in His Grace,

Michelle  

Voiceless and marriage!

Good Evening!

This past week was....(drum roll please)....flossing (as in ur teeth). 


Did anyone try the challenge? I sure did! I can confidently say that I met my goal of flossing after each meal for an entire week (e-x-c-e-p-t 2 out of the 7 days!...failll?) I think not! This was a good start and despite me getting sick and losing my voice I pretty much lounged in bed all day and worked on homework.(I am going to keep flossing though and stick to it! You should too!) My voice is coming back (slowly) thanks to:
1. Hot tea
2. Honey
3. lots of h20
4. The fact that I'm reading and not talking

I'm making some big improvements!


Not having a voice though, lead me to learn some lessons that were good for me to re-learn. (funny how God is always teaching us)  First off, I learned how lovely pure silence is. It's been awhile since I just rested. Rested in Him. Rested in Gods word. Rested in rest! (what a concept!) God reminds me how critical those times are to really listen for that still small voice and the desires He lays on our hearts. Secondly, I learned the importance of listening. I heard so many neat things this week from the people I love and care about. My number 1 Mr. soon to be hubby for example, talked so much about his days and I LOVED hearing every tiny small detail and hearing about his jam-packed days as well. I learned that when I listen I also grow my prayer life because I tone in on what to pray for. I want my husband to be able to count on me to be his prayer warrior!! I want to pray, pray, pray for him and encourage him always! (I really feel like a woman who prays for her husband is Crucial.) So, in all, my week of being voiceless has turned into a bundle of joy and blessings in disguise! (it's also showed me how much of a chatterbox I am!)


Which brings me to my next point: Marriage! While studying at the sbuxs today on the patio (the sun felt soo good on my toes) I was reading for my philosophy class about Ruth and the wonderful woman that she was! I was amazed at her humbleness, grace, love, and adoration for her husband and willingness to follow him anywhere since her heart was to walk in the ways of the Lord. The book then listed traits of a Godly fruitful marriage and as I read each one I began praying that JT and I's soon to be marriage would resemble each one by the Grace of God and for His glory. Here they are for you guys too:


1. Lifelong commitment
2. Continual Effort
3. Willingness to understand
4. Develop a helpful attitude
5. Consideration for your partner
6. Spiritual growth and maturity
7. Becoming genuinely unselfish
8. Personal accountability and reliability
9. Honest communication
10. genuine, spirit-filled Love.

What a list eh? I agree! That's a lot to work towards and obtain. But, I fully believe that God will walk with us and by His Grace our marriage can be a union God uses to bless others and speak truth.


Have a blessed week everyone! ...oh! 


**The goal for this week is part of mental health! Work on listening. Be aware of what others are saying, and take the time to show you care and are interested. Give them your full attention. And then spend some time listening to that still small voice inside of you =)


Keep Walkn' In His Grace!






Love, Michelle

What.a.Whirl.wind.

Hello! 
It's been a few days since my last post because life on this end has been a crazy whirl wind of busyness. This past week was work non stop, followed by 2 new classes starting and 2 ending which meant...finals! When I wasn't studying or working I was trying to squeeze in at least 3 hours of good sleep a night. To add to the list, I took a nursing job in La Jolla for a sweet lady who had surgery so my time was booked and left me with no time to blog. I'm home now doing the usual: Laundry, unpacking, catching up on homework and getting ready for the busy week ahead. What was your week like? How do you enjoy and make the most out of your down time? =)


On a health note: I wasn't able to hit the gym the past five days since I was taking care of my patient..so I plan to hit the gym hard today! Also, each week I will be posting a goal I have towards improving my health either physically, emotionally or mentally. This week is: FLOSSING! If you know me at all you know that I hate to floss. I despise it. But, it's essential and those that floss are 30% less likely to develop heart disease or die from it! That's a pretty high percent! So come on people get your floss and floss away with me this week! (3 times a day after every meal) We are going to get healthy gums in no time and make our dentists proud!


Praying you all have a wonderful week!


Keep Walkn' in His Grace!


Love, Michelle

God is teaching me

What a day I had! I woke up to nanny at 8 am as usual and walked out front only to realize that my car was nowhere in sight. My first thought:


1. it must be stolen.
followed by...


2. who would want to steal [my] old car??
followed by...


3. was it towed??


It turned out to be #3. You see my development that I live in is a private gated community and they won't let you park overnight on the street (or so they say), I have been parking over night on the street in front of my house ever so often when we have family or friends over and there is no more room...or when i'm just too plain lazy to move it. <<this has to change!


Loong story short, my mom was nice enough to drop me off at work, pick me up, let me borrow $260 (yepp 260=ouch..even typing it hurts) until Jt and I get paid on Friday, and get my car un-towed from the car lot. I would sum up this day best by saying: A LOT of frustration, A LOT of time, A LOT of money, and..A LOT of leaning on God. 


My heart mainly really wants to touch on the last one. You see, I was so frustrated today that (my) plans got changed, that (my) car was towed, (my) money was spent, and (my) gym time got pushed to the side. And, it dawned on me, how selfish I really am. This isn't my life to live..it's Gods. I belong to Him, and latley instead of serving Him, I'm serving myself, and (my) agenda. I leaned on Him a lot today...asking Him to forgive me for being so selfish and for getting so upset instead of trusting Him. Days like today I realize just how much Grace God bestows on me, and just how much more I need Him daily. We can't do it without Him, and I am truly lost for words that an Almighty God loves me and adores me. What a concept!


Next time your day goes flying off the track you put it on, remember that God is in control, and maybe just maybe He wants to grow in you a more undivided heart, and open hands. 


Keep Walk'n In His Grace.


Love, Michelle

Memorial Day and after!

Hello everyone! I hope and pray you all had a wonderful Memorial Day, and thank you to everyone serving our Country my deepest thank you and respect go out to each of you! My memorial day was wonderful...well...wonderful but painful! My handsome fiance was home (He is a smartie who is getting ready to graduate UCLA in a week and a half so on weekends we take turns coming home to see each other) and we had plans to meet up with all of our friends for a bbq and pool day! *But before I can continue you must know these things about me: 


1.You see, I am the type of girl that loves adventure, the great outdoors, and pushing myself to try new things...but two years ago right before JT (my fiance) and I started dating, he took me and our friends on an [[epic]] snowboarding trip!! (I course was stoked not only because this wonderful guy I liked was going, but because I love the rush and excitement of fear and challenge.)


2. I am very. very. very. accident prone. I just go for it...not a good idea. lol


3. That exciting trip ended in me not only getting to be caught by JT and prevented from crashing into a poor innocent kiddo, (okay so I totally was hoping that would happen!) but I also shattered my tailbone and had bruises the size of Texas! [ouch]


4. I have a pretty high pain tolerance I guess so I didn't go to the doctor for 4 weeks after the trip (I figured it would heal on it's own or was just badly bruised)...by then I found out the damage that had been done and since then I have battled a never ending fight against damaged nerves and discs in my back. My chiropractor worked wonders on my tailbone and the bruises healed but every few weeks a simple turn or tweak would send shooting pain up and down my back and sometimes legs. It was horrible. This has lead to weight gain, knee problems, and back problems. But, God is good...and He has given me the strength I need to persevere! Phil 4:13


Back to the story....
so, in order to prevent stiffness I have begun stretching three times a day to keep my lower back limber...well when I went to stretch an upper rib right under my shoulder cuff popped and slipped up. Now, simply take my word for it...slipped rib=Painful. I don't recommend it. =) In determination to keep the day as planned, JT quickly grabbed ice packs, gave me advil, and grabbed pillows, ensuring I didn't lift a single finger. The pool was successful and being around friends and my love made it sooo perfect..and instead of a hotdog..I ate a yummy salad Jt bought me!


Fast forward:
*I made it into the chiropractor this morning..he popped everything back in place and did some therapy on it...with the blog on my mind and this journey i've vowed to take...i got my sore body to the gym (the Chiro said it was okay as long as I didn't do weights) I can officially say I biked 5 whole miles, and walked 3 more miles!!! more than what I usually ever do not injured!


Even if your experiencing some health downers..set a goal no matter how small or big. Then stick to it. Seeing your goal accomplished will bring the biggest smile to your face! I promise!


Keep Walk'n in His Grace!


Love, Michelle

Hello and welcome!

Hello! And welcome to my blog! I am completely new at this and it has taken me over an hour to even get this far! ha! I have had a desire to start blogging for awhile now, but kept putting it off thinking to myself that I had no time or had other things to do (You know how it is). Anyways, this blog is my journey to health, wellness, strength, and a transformation in and of myself..not to mention, I'm recently engaged to a wonderful, amazing man (who happens to be my best friend) and I have exactly 10 months to get this body in tip-top shape! So, here we go...join me on my journey to taking care of myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I'm going to try to be as real and raw as possible, and i'm excited to see what God does! I'm ready to venture on..are you?