Don't fool yourself....

A fourth of July story that will probably trump yours:

I decided to stay home away from the crazy on the 4th of July this year. I was fine with it, my family was fine with it, and my birthday was on the 2nd-so we celebrated PLENTY for the weekend. I just wanted to stay home, watch some trashy educational TV and enjoy a glass of wine before I turned in for the night. I knew the endless fireworks from criminals and like minded idiots would be lighting illegal fireworks all night, hence giving my kids and dog a great nights sleep. I wanted a little peace before the night chaos that was sure to come.

So everyone came home, I am relaxed getting ready for bed. The kids are all happy as can be, telling me their awesome stories, and I was so happy they had a great time with Daddy. After they went to bed, Jason comes and tells me a delightful tale. One that is disturbing and also disgusting. Like any semi-normal person who wants to enjoy the holiday-Jason wanted to drink some beer. Not like doing keg stands or anything. Just effing relax with some beer. I totally understand this need even more because he was going to a CRaZaZy babtist church for the firework festivities. No lie, this church puts out a sign in the dead of summer here in SC that reads "IF YOU THINK THIS IS HOT, HELLS HOTTER." Like a threat to all us "sinners." Just remember it's REALLY EFFING HOT. Anyway-we don't do that scare the devil out of you shiz in this house-we are believers and we try our best. That's all the explaining I will give you because I don't have to give you anymore. So yeah it was hot tonight. Jason wanted to drink some beer. He had to send the girls off to play with the other kids so he could drink a beer for a couple minutes. Like a crazy sinner that basically will die a hot hot hot death in hell IMMEDIATELY if ANYONE from the church sees him. Pathetic. What's even worse? EVERYONE THERE IS FAT and stuffing their faces with hotdogs, burgers, fries, and coke. WTF. Does that make ANY sense to you?? I think having a beer every now and then is much better than getting yourself fatter by the minute and acting like you haven't eaten a single morsel of food in your whole life. July 4th doesn't give you a free ticket to eatwhatevertheheckyouwant, JUST FYI. A heart attack or never having sex again with your loved one will just be the consequence. Which will lead to a bad marriage. Which will lead to divorce. Last time I checked, God hates divorce, right baptists? Yeah-so STFU and eat some damn broccoli and a protein shake. Stop waddling around and judging everyone just because you manage to shimmy your fat self to church and squeeze yourself through the church aisles every Sunday, while some are working out to worship tunes at the gym or at home. I would take the latter choice, thank you. I don't take kindly to my husband having to drink in private like an alcoholic. Which he is so not BTW. Lighten the F up. Drinking a beer vs. a lifetime of being a fatty? Beer wins.

So anyway-I do free fitness coaching. I'm not the nicest. (see above blog post) but I tell it like it is. If you want to be fat and die an early death-and pass that lovely gift to your kids-that's on YOU. But if you want to change things, I can help you. I think Jesus would totally love that idea.

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Great Msg-with Insanity and P90X!

OK-this video includes my former pastor Naeem Fazal (but still a great friend, along with his awesome wife Ashley!) who is in Charlotte, NC right now. We helped plant this church a while ago, and it really is just an amazing church. In the first 5 minutes, you are going to here some major shout outs to me and my husband, P90X, and Insanity...and it's hilarious! But he ties it in to a GREAT message, so I encourage you to listen to the whole thing :)

Click HERE to listen and watch!!

In Him and Health-Demi

This video will never get old

This video beautifully shows that we all can fall away from Him and yet He is always there, He never leaves, and He is always fighting for us..no matter what. Come back to Him today.

Makes me cry every time.

We might have to start going underground, ya'll..

Couple Ordered to Stop Holding Bible Study at Home Without Permit

"Pastor David Jones and his wife Mary have been told that they cannot invite friends to their San Diego, Calif. home for a Bible study — unless they are willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars to San Diego County.

"On Good Friday we had an employee from San Diego County come to our house, and inform us that the Bible study that we were having was a religious assembly, and in violation of the code in the county." David Jones told FOX News.

"We told them this is not really a religious assembly — this is just a Bible study with friends. We have a meal, we pray, that was all," Jones said.

A few days later, the couple received a written warning that cited "unlawful use of land," ordering them to either "stop religious assembly or apply for a major use permit," the couple's attorney Dean Broyles told San Diego news station 10News.

But the major use permit could cost the Jones' thousands of dollars just to have a few friends over.

For David and Mary Jones, it's about more than a question of money.

"The government may not prohibit the free exercise of religion," Broyles told FOX News. "I believe that our Founding Fathers would roll over in their grave if they saw that here in the year 2009, a pastor and his wife are being told that they cannot hold a simple Bible study in their own home."

"The implications are great because it’s not only us that’s involved," Mary Jones said. "There are thousands and thousands of Bible studies that are held all across the country. What we’re interested in is setting a precedent here — before it goes any further — and that we have it settled for the future."

The couple is planning to dispute the county's order this week.

If San Diego County refuses to allow the pastor and his wife to continue gathering without acquiring a permit, they will consider a lawsuit in federal court."

Rest or StretchX..Hmmm..

Not sure what to do. I'm thinking I'm going to do some jump rope (If you don't know me, I'm a super duper jump roping kind of gal, super speed rope kind of thing, and it's a weighted rope-great cardio!), and just some stuff off the top of my head for 20 minutes, followed by stretchX after church. Sounds good to me! Now to enjoy my daily b-fast of Shakeology! Yum!

I hope everyone has a great Sunday-spend it with those you love :).

In Him and Health-Demi

Memories...

I found this picture of Alana and I just melted. This was taken at Mosaic when it was just beginning in Charlotte, NC. No one told her to do this..she just felt she should during worship..LOVE HER! Child like faith is such a beautiful thing. I think she was 4 in this photo. Time goes by so quickly!

*you can see Candice and Gil in the background sANging with some intensity there..they're awesome.

This will make you laugh and brighten your day!

This video clip is GOLD. My, how far we've come in worship! I know Jesus is totally laughing about it too! haha!

Presenting: The Way church, in one of their worship pieces. I tried to find the clip without the Soup on it, but was unable to. Besides Joel McCale adds his "flare" to it. Haliarious!! I think I could watch this over, and over and still almost pee my pants from laughing!