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Bye for Now.......

Hey Girls! I think I am done here for awhile. I can't really explain it, so I am not even going to try. I just believe the time has come for me to be done. I am still blogging daily at www.whatrealwomendo.com. Feel free to stop by or e-mail me at jgilbert2@comcast.net.I pray you all reach your goals. More importantly I pray you all come to learn the depth, length, width, and heigth of His love for you all. May ...

March 23, 2009 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

Too Much "Forbidden Fruit" In Your Life?

Good Morning Girls! In the past, whenever I read the story of Adam and Eve, I used to think to myself "Eve is such an idiot!". I mean seriously....you are given 1 rule...one!....and you can't even follow that? How hard can it be to follow one rule? You can have all of this....just not that. Seems pretty cut and dry. Seems like the "all of this" is way better than the one "that".&nb...

March 20, 2009 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

Is it Time to Give up on Your Plan?

Good Morning Girls! Two weeks ago I started a small weight loss support group. It meets Wednesdays during the day. When I was preparing for group Wednesday morning I sat there, uncertain of what "topic" to discuss. I have plenty of knowledge and personal experience. Well actually the whole group has plenty of knowledge and experience. You know, many people have the knowledge and the experience, ...

March 19, 2009 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

I've Got a Secret.....I've Got a Secret......

Good Morning Girls! We are done with all of the "She" talk for awhile. Though I had a lot of fun with it, I knew that after I taught on it I would feel done and ready to move on. (for those of you who don't go to HomeMaker's I was blessed with the opportunity to teach yesterday and that is why I had to take the sudden hiatus from writing last week). The hard part of wrapping up a mini series is waking up the next...

March 18, 2009 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

Do You Wish You Were "Her"?

Good Morning Girls! I feel it's time to bring the "She" series to a close. I hope you all found it as interesting, challenging, and encouraging as I did. I do want to leave you one final thought......and that is: How do you know when you have come to a point where you can honestly say you love the "She" that you are?Let's take a look back at the original story that brought us to this series in the first place...

March 17, 2009 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

When "She" Screws Up

Good Morning Girls! Sorry about the last minute break from writing last week. I will tell you all on Wednesday what I was I doing. I've already told you that being a "She" is not always easy. You will have to step out of your comfort zone from time to time. You will have to face your fears. You will be subject to criticism. Here's another truth you need to understand.......you will make mistakes...

March 16, 2009 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

Of Course It's Scary......

Good Morning Girls! Fourteen months ago the Holy Spirit brought a message to my heart. I felt led to share it with my small group at Homemakers so I wrote it up and e-mailed it to them. There was not a lot of risk involved in that first message. My "Girls" were my audience. I knew them and they knew me. Even if what I was saying did not make sense to them, they would still love me. The chances o...

March 10, 2009 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Waiting to Be the Perfect "She"

Good Morning Girls! Four years ago the Holy Spirit clearly told me to give up sugar. I knew it. I was convicted of it. My first day just happened to be the last day of Homemakers for the year. I walked around telling everyone the evils of sugar, and how I was done with it. I gave mini speeches about how it is the one thing left in my life that trips me up time and again. I explained how I never eat chicke...

March 9, 2009 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

Embracing Your Inner "She" Part 2

Good Morning Girls! Judging by the feedback I have been receiving, identifying the "She" within can be challenging. Continue to seek the Lord in prayer and ask Him to show you your She. However, many of you need an audible response. I encourage you to ask those closest to you. Ask a friend or family member, "What is it you think I do well?", "What do you admire about me?", or "...

March 7, 2009 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

Embracing Your Inner "She"

Good Morning Girls! Yesterday I told you all there is a certain responsibility that comes with being a "She". We are not to keep it to ourselves. We are to share it with others in order that they may learn and grow as well. As I sent out the message, I pictured you all reading it. I figured there would be a couple of responses. There were most likely some of you who read it and thought "hey,...

March 6, 2009 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

The Responsibility of a "She"

Good Morning Girls! Last week I wrote a blog titled The Comparison Game. I encourage you to go back and read it as today's message builds from there..... When I posted The Comparison Game, someone commented something to effect of: "Jen- I bet you were the "She" to a lot of other people as well". For those of you who don't remember who "She" was, "She" is the woman, any woman, that we ...

March 5, 2009 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

The Comparison Game

Good Morning Girls! For the first time in years, I wasn't dreading putting on my swimsuit to go to the beach. I am 20+ pounds lighter than I was last year at this time. I have lost 10% body fat. I know there are still areas to improve on, and I am working hard to do that, but it sure feels good to be happy where I am at as I work towards my new goals. I packed my beach bag and headed down to the pool f...

February 27, 2009 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Victory Loves Company

Good Morning Girls! While on vacation I decided to put my food plan aside and enjoy the first class meals that were prepared for us. My mornings started out with 2 big bowls of fresh fruit (hard to come by in Minnesota in February), 2 cups of coffee (yep, coffee), and one almond croissant (yep, the mother of all things trans fatty). I ate my breakfast in the sun staring out at the ocean, and enjoyed every bite of it. My di...

February 25, 2009 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

Opposing Forces

Good Morning Girls! Our second day in Cancun Tom was scheduled to golf at some world renowned golf course. He had to leave at 6am and would be returning by 2pm. I didn't mind the thought of being on my own for the morning. I actually kind of liked the idea of a little solitude. I got up, had a cup of coffee and went for a run. It felt great to run outside for the first time in months. By the time I r...

February 24, 2009 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

Extra Ordinary Treatment for an Ordinary Girl

Good Morning Girls! Tom and I arrived home safe and sound last night. Our trip was absolutely fabulous! I will sharing bits of it throughout the week. I knew life would be hectic when I returned, and I didn't know how much study time I would have. However, the Lord was kind enough to supply me with a lot of experiences that both encouraged and challenged my Christian walk. I have plenty of lessons to ...

February 23, 2009 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

Where's Jen?

Hey everyone! I have received a few e-mails and "notes" inquiring about my where abouts. First of all, thank you, it is so nice to be missed! Since you have had taken your time to ask, I thought I would simply answer you all at once. I'm not trying to be impersonal, I am just short on time.Physically I am doing great. I have returned to a heavier lifting program as my goal is to reduce my body fat by 5%.&nb...

February 17, 2009 | comments (10) | Uncategorized

Comfort Zone vs Anointed Zone

Good Morning All. Well I have gone off radar for a few days, seeking answers to the questions that came up in my posts titled "Confessions". I have gained insight and revelation in many areas. Other areas are still a little "foggy". I have read and re-read my essay from my first Challenge. Instead of seeking out something new, I am returning to the formula that worked for me in the past. Thi...

February 9, 2009 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

My No Post Post

Hey everyone! I am simply writing to say that I am not going to write today. I wanted you all to know I am doing great. I didn't want you to fear I had fallen off the radar. The Lord has been faithful as always to reveal some truths to me as I explore my pride and perfectionism. It has been a great 24 hours. I will share with you soon, but not today.The fact that I am saying "I am not writing today" is...

February 5, 2009 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

Confessions of a level 2 Transformer Part 3

Hey everyone! I can't tell you how glad I will be when this post is done. It is not like me to show this side of me, but I think that in itself is part of the problem. I ended yesterday's post saying that the Lord had brought to mind more examples of the self destructive behavior I have had during the first 4 weeks of this Challenge. I won't get into detail, I will simply sum it up by saying I had 2 unplanned free da...

February 4, 2009 | comments (9) | Uncategorized

Confessions of a level 2 Transformer Part 2

Alright, are you ready to pick up where we left off yesterday? Quick review.....woke up Friday feeling heavy, got on scale, weighed 2 pounds more, led to terrible mental warfare about what a fake, phony, fat girl I am and will always be. I made it through the day without veering off plan. Went to bed emotionally exhausted, weary, and frustrated.Woke up Saturday and every inch of my body ached. I was one big knotted mess.&n...

February 3, 2009 | comments (9) | Uncategorized

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