Sometimes life can throw you a serious learning curve. When you learn things about yourself that must be addressed it can feel a little overwhelming. I realize somethings in me that are good and not so good, however, God is showing me that he loves what He sees because it is an opportunity to use me. WOW! I mean me he wants to use me. I feel honored. When a situation arises and I have to address it I take a look at me. Well, unfortunately I look at me a little to hard, meaning I don't give myself any slack. Yet I allow my clients and others to have flaws but I don't accept mine.
God has used a special person in my life to help me realize I, MJ must learn to love me flaws and all. No one is perfect... that's why pencils have erasers. Right? What I don't like I am giving myself time to change it. In all of this learning, I am falling in love with self. I thought it was selfish at first but then I realize it is not at all. It is a necessary fertilizer for my growth as a child of God.There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in.
Today I say to you if you are not accepting your flaws you wont be content when others truly accept you flaws and all. I find this to be apart of unconditional love.
Unless I accept my faults I will most certainly doubt my virtues
I was asked what Easter means to me and it was an opportunity to tell someone what he did for us.
Many of you know I am a Christian. I don't shout it at the top of my lungs or lay hands on everyone I see, but I try to never block the light that is in me. The light of the Lord. Easter is a very important time of year to many and to Christians it is a renewal. Just as Spring is to many. Life has been a bit rough for me and so much has been happening lately. Lots of good and I wont call the rest bad I will say it has been learning curves. Today, Good Friday is a reminder to me that God loves me regardless. God thought enough of us that he sacrificed his ONLY son just for you and me. Jesus was crucified and it hurts my heart, but I feel so loved today. To know that he loved me enough to die for me, for my sins.
2010 has been full of endings and new beginnings in my life and the crucifixion of Jesus seemed like the end however, the resurrection proves the beginning. The beginning of a new life. Eternity.
I feel forever loved due to his sacrifice. I am so thankful that His love is unconditional.
The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances.
Today is Good (Holy) Friday-I am grateful, for my Father thought enough to die for my (our) sins. When I feel down, I ask, Jesus you love me this much, that you died for me. Don't know if you know someone that would do that, but today I remind you that there is someone that did. Just for you and me Now that’s love.
Many heartfilled blessings to you all to today, tomorrow and everyday.
OK Game on!! My boot camp class is being challenged to diet down with me for my first competition of 2010, which is in 16weeks. They are stoked. I am already so proud of them. It's a very challenging task however, it is rewarding to all of us. Already have results with a camper losing 3lbs in first week. Keep it up ladies and gents. You are paying yourself back, by adding years to your life
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Just returned from the Arnold Classic Expo and what a fulfilling weekend. I want thank all of my online supporters who shared with me this weekend. It was a pleasure meeting you all. We never realize that our actions are being watched until someone points them out. I'm thankful for the emails after this weekend, sharing how you all view me. I truly believe that you can be attractive n pretty on the outside however, beauty can only be from the inside. You have enriched my soul this weekend to re confirm that what I am doing means something to someone. That God is seen in all I do.
A young lady shared with me on Saturday that she was a little nervous about meeting me because so many in our sport are pretty but not very social able or they feel intimidated. Then after she met me she felt like she was renewed. I said we are not all like that many are beautiful inside and out. I thanked her for allowing me to, but it's just the God in me and the she in returned renewed me. It is a blessing to encourage because it encourages me. To you all I say thank you. Have a magnificent Monday
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MJ Fox, IFBB Professional Athlete FitChik4Lifetm/Certified Personal Trainer Powerblendz/NUCO FIT Representative Sent via my BlackBerry
I was talking to a friend the other day, I said how ya been? She replied with a sigh, girl, I'm making it. I said making what? She said Huh? I said yep me too. I am making today the best day of the rest of my life. She smiled and said MJ you are something else. I said well I can't make it if I don't know what I am making. I mean that would just be a mess, I think. She said true that. I replied, SO what ya making? She smiled and said I am making today the best day of my life MJ. We both laughed. She said, I thought you where about to get really deep on me. I said nope. She replied ok, ok I needed that laugh.
Don't think to hard on this one my friends. The point I am making with this lil story is laughter. It is a wonderful, priceless antidote for many things that can sometimes get us down. Today and everyday choose to smile at someone or something. Go the opposite direction of what would normally ruin your day. Today say, I will no longer have bad days, I am now saying well there could have been worse day and smile anyway.
Choose to look at the lesson in all things good and bad. When it seems you can't find the lesson, then don't stress it just laugh. It will warm your heart and elevate your mental state. Go ahead, just laugh.
What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.
I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up. ~Rosa Parks Don't give up FitChiks4Life. We got goals to get. Let's get it!!
You never know what you are capable of until you are tired. You never know how strong you are until you are physically weak. One can go a long way when they are tired. The human being is the most amazing thing God has created. Emotions, compassion, evil, love all these things that we display. I am so thankful for what he is showing me at this moment. Today, I say to you, embrace all that is coming your way. Hold your ground on what you believe to be true. Never, let anyone take from you or convince you from what you believe.
"Now faith is the SUBSTANCE of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
Lift your head through the sandstorms, close your eyes but continue to walk
Today make history in your life. Whether displayed to the world or just between you and God, make the change to RISE RISE RISE.
Today I am being still and knowing that God is in control.
Hoping all of you had a wonderful weekend. I have been going through a learning phase and thought I would share it with you, as I know many can relate. I am learning to say no. I have found that I'm always so willing to help and many times I sacrifice my sanity to do so. I am not alone on this. Many of us do this and we tend to find we are not getting the satisfaction or joy from the action of doing.
Is this a bad thing? Well, yes in some cases. I truly believe, that there should be an automatic sense of joy when you do for others, not a sigh of relief. Even when there is no thank you in return or appreciation you should feel good with just the fact that you gave of yourself to something or someone. I'm learning that when I put me on the back burner to long, I tend to not get joy in doing for others. Now, some are reading this and maybe saying oh no! that's wrong as a Christian you should always have joy doing for others. The bible does state we should not grow weary in well doing. However, it also states that we must take time for Him. I feel if Christ is in my heart then is that not a part of my temple which is my body? So if I am taking care of my temple (body and mind) then it is not just for me it is for him also. When I speak on doing for me, I am referring to things like not taking my devotional time away from Christ. Being sure of getting my workouts in which is part of my therapy to handle this thing called life. Taking a short vacation away from the chaos. I think taking care of the outside is important and taking care of the inside is even more so. At the young age of 39 (smile) God is showing me some powerful things. I would not be able to see them if I don't slow down sometimes. I am so grateful for those he is placing in my path both good and bad because it is really making me stronger and better than I've been.
So I say ALL this to say, MJ is officially doing her and in return I know I will be able to do so much more for others. Yes God is so good, all the time.
A well cared for tree bares good fruit. However, a diseased and malnourished tree may not bare any fruit at all and the if it does how healthy is it, considering it's source.
Blessings to you all this week. BTW Update on my training- I am now 18weeks out from shine time on stage. My back has been tight but nothing major and I am steadily able to increase weight and or intensity in my workouts. My diet is starting to be more consistent. Ya know I am always gonna keep it real for you all. Updated progress pics soon to come. I say in advance, thanks so much for your support.
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Love Love Love! What does it mean to you?
It is something different to each one of us. But it is not rude. It trust and it comforts. It is giving and not expecting anything in return. It is unconditional. Unfortunately, some have been taught about love in the wrong way so we have grown up with the wrong definition. Love is something that is indescribable, but I have found in my spiritual journey, that it is best described as what Christ shows us daily- compassion(mercy), forgiving(sins), reassuring (faith), comfort (grace) and joy.
It is our choice to repeat this same love back to others, even when they hurt us. Yes it means love your enemies. You can kill hate with love. It is hard sometimes, but I always say wow God you still love me, WELL, I have no other choice but to love and love unconditionally. I feel there is no other way. Love does not come with conditions, either you love or you don't. That's it. It's not complicated and its not rocket science.
This is a song I enjoy so much and can here it over and over 100x and it still refreshes me, I hope it can do the same for you. The words say it all.
What is love? It's Jesus. What is love? it is Jesus Christ in you an me.
Love is you-Chrisette Michele
What's your definition of it?
How's it make you feel?
Tell me what you say that truly makes it real
Kings and Queens, Philosophers have tried so hard to find
Tell me what it means to you dear, never mind
Love is kind when the world is cold
Love stays strong when the fight gets old
Love's a shoulder to lean on
Love is you
Love's like the water when the well runs dry
Quench my thirst, keep me alive
Just need one sip baby
Love is you
Love is you, love is you,
Love is you, love is you
Is it possible, there is a kiss that's so divine
Or am I just a fool, is it all in my mind?
Is there something chemical
A scientist might say
Well love must be a drug
To make me feel this way
Cause love's my permission to be who I am
No inhibitions cause you understand
Freedom to breathe oh baby
Love is you
Love's like a kiss when the sun goes down
Holds me tight when no one's around
Love's what I want to hold on to
Love is you
Love is you, Love is you, Love is you,
Love is you, Love is you,
Love is you, Love is you,
Love is kind, it makes me stronger
I don't have to look no longer
You're the one I cling to
Love is you
When the chips are down
Love will stick around
I'm so glad I found
Love is you
As much as I've tried to clarify
Love's quite simple, he's just my guy
Perfect definition
Love is you
Love is you, love is you
Love is you... is you...
Hello to you all. I hope you had a succesful week. I am checking in. This weeks workouts where ok and I got my cardio in but I did miss one. Sorry. I did legs yesterday and I was able to do 360lbs for the first time since last July. I was stoked. YEAH!!!
It's the middle of the week and I pray you all have practiced some self-control with the cravings. We gotta get results so we gotta press on with discipline. I am encouraging my Boot Camp class and many of them are up to the challenge to train and diet down with me the next 22weeks. I have faith that they will succeed.
I wish you all a very successful day and will be giving you a new progress pic Sat. morning.
