Jumbled Sunshine

"Decide the type of person you want to be and prove it to yourself with small wins." ~ James Clear ~ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8Yqbwg4Gf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a4li04ld1nms

I was curious so I added it up... My immediate family has lost 185 lbs so far on our quest for better health!!!! 🤯 I can hardly believe this statistic myself! And we are living it! 👋We feel so much better, have lots more energy, and are having tons of fun doing this as a family. The best part is having the support of all of us doing it together. It's so much easier to make good choices when we have one another to lean on. I'm looking forward to 2019 as we continue to strive to optimize our health, which will give us our best chance at having a long and healthy future together. ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqP4h26gv3o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ox76qll5adlk

Now that's what I'm talkin' about! ~JS~ 🌞 #MotivationMonday #goals #ithinkican #neversaynever #dreams #planning #motivation https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZa8IjADKv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1btvmoxpi318n

I'm so grateful for all those who make an impact on my life daily. I'm also mindful of all those who have gone before me, whose actions have impacted my life for the better. ~JS~ 🌞 #ThankfulThursday #gratitudequotes #heritage #familyhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPS9ouARHC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ira7zeag762f

Any Jimmer Fridette fans out there? 🏀 We have a signed jersey here at the CHOICE Humanitarian gala dinner auction! You can bid online now! https://bit.ly/2pqQk4F @choiceorg #endextremepoverty (at The Union Event Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAIb8EAEoj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vzzolqkx29qk

So a few minutes ago, my phone starts ringing and I hear the electronic voice saying, "Call from... illegal scam. Call from... illegal scam." What?!? Yep, that's who it's from! Nope, not answering. 🤔💭😂🤣😅 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6leg-Alvl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9a0lknvh7kgv

Are your daily choices focused on helping you DIE or HEAL? There's a difference between being "unsick" and actually being "healthy"... One state leads toward becoming sick, while the other leads toward a vibrant, optimal life. ❤️ I choose optimum health... One healthy habit at a time! 🤩 Do you want to come along on the journey? Follow my "Healthy Habits with Jumbled Sunshine" page for ideally-daily strategies to make your life better every day! Link in bio. ~JS~🌞 #StrategySaturday #optimumhealth #loveyourbody #takecareofyou https://www.instagram.com/p/Bne2i2ig6yF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l45l63ziwui7

Tips for reducing stress! (via WebMD). I know some of these are easier said than done. But if you can work on them one at a time, you'll go a long way to helping yourself have a happier and less stressful life! 😊💯😍✌️🕊️🌞 Keep a positive attitude. Accept that there are events that you cannot control. That's okay, let it go! Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive. Learn and practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga or tai-chi. Exercise regularly. Your body can fight stress better when it is fit. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Learn to manage your time more effectively. Set limits appropriately and say no to requests that would create excessive stress in your life. Make time for hobbies and interests. Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events. Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress. Drugs and alcohol can stress your body even more. Seek out social support. Spend enough time with those you love. Seek treatment with a professional trained in stress management or biofeedback techniques to learn more healthy ways of dealing with the stress in your life. Make each day your very best! ~JS~ 🌞 #StrategySaturday #stressrelief #healthyhabits #makeeachdaycount https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMz-IggSmt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kowe32sljcl5

"I'm not trying to be mean, I just want everyone to be nice." ☺️ Wow, if I need advice in the future, I'll know where to turn! Isn't she adorable? 😍👧 Watch the full video of this cute little peacemaker on my Jumbled Sunshine Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jumbledsunshine Have a wonderful day! ~JS~🌞 #FamilyFriday #cutelittlegirl #greatadvice #justbenice #payitforward

I thought I'd have a brownie for breakfast today. Because I can! ~JS~🌞 #ImOnPlan #Optavia

Three months ago, after some heart palpitations and unusual test results earned me a visit to a cardiologist, it truly scared me. I decided I was tired of being a patient and wanted to do whatever I could to extend my life and make it as healthy and full as possible. My weight loss journey has helped me move towards this goal, and I am so grateful to my health coach Nancy Baird @raceya2thetop for helping me along the way! You can see the external progress from the pictures above, but the real exciting part is how much ENERGY I have now!! 😄 It's incredible. I just can't believe how much easier it is to do everything when I actually have the energy to do it! I recorded a video this afternoon about my experience that I'm going to post tomorrow. So watch for that! I'll post a link to the video here as soon as I get it published! I'm so grateful for my renewed energy and zest for life! I have always tried to be a positive person, even when life throws me lemons, but wow it's so much easier when you FEEL GOOD. So grateful for the new journey that I'm on! ~JS~ 🌞 #ThankfulThursday #weightloss #weightlossjourney #lifelongtransformation #onehealthyhabitatatime #healthyhabits #yourbodyisatemple

Three months ago, after some heart palpitations and unusual test results earned me a visit to a cardiologist, it truly scared me. I decided I was tired of being a patient and wanted to do whatever I could to extend my life and make it as healthy and full as possible. My weight loss journey has helped me move towards this goal, and I am so grateful to my health coach Nancy Baird @raceya2thetop for helping me along the way! You can see the external progress from the pictures above, but the real exciting part is how much ENERGY I have now!! 😄 It's incredible. I just can't believe how much easier it is to do everything when I actually have the energy to do it! I recorded a video this afternoon about my experience that I'm going to post tomorrow. So watch for that! I'll post a link to the video here as soon as I get it published! I'm so grateful for my renewed energy and zest for life! I have always tried to be a positive person, even when life throws me lemons, but wow it's so much easier when you FEEL GOOD. So grateful for the new journey that I'm on! ~JS~ 🌞 #ThankfulThursday #weightloss #weightlossjourney #lifelongtransformation #onehealthyhabitatatime #healthyhabits #yourbodyisatemple

As a longtime user of the "Inbox by Gmail" app, I've been saved many times by the UNSEND feature! 😌 This feature has (surprisingly) been missing from the Gmail Android app... until now! With the new "cancel send" feature, if you change your mind or see a typo as your email is queued to be sent, you can click "cancel" and it will stop sending! (Not that any of us ever does such a thing... Cough, cough) 🙄😆  If you don't see this on your Gmail app, go into your Play Store to check if your app is up-to-date. Have a great #TechTuesday everyone!  ~JS~🌞  #gmail #newfeatures #updates #email #techtips #mistakes #autocorrect

Imagine your very BEST SELF! 😊 Not your perfect self, because no one's perfect, but your BEST self... What does this person look like? A person who's your best friend and is with you everyday, every step of the way. 🤼‍♀️ A person who forgives you no matter what mistakes you've made. A person who cheers you on and helps you become the best that you can be. 📣 Do you believe it could be possible to become such a person? If not (to quote a loved and hated song) just "Let It Go!" 💙 Let go of negativity towards yourself and others and focus on the positive. ➕ Be your own best friend because you're the only person in the world who will always be there for yourself until the very end. 🔚 Let go of any part of yourself that doesn't believe it. 💖 I believe in you!!! ~JS~🌞 #MotivationMonday #selfrespect #letitgo #beyourownbestfriend #motivation #abundance

Whatever situation you may be in right now, there is a purpose. Consider this - How can you grow from the situation that you are in? What is to be learned? Will the strength or experience you gain now help you face other challenges that may come up in the future? Will it help you relate to someone else so you can help them through their hard time? You never know, and only time will tell. But one thing's for certain, you CAN get through today and when you do, you WILL become stronger. Your strength helps you grow a little taller and helps you to face the future more prepared. ~JS~🌞 #SacredSunday #yougotthis #challenges #hope #faithquotes Thanks to Denise Bound for sharing this quote and picture this morning. I love it! @denisebound

What strategies do you know could improve your health if only you implemented them consistently? You are worth it! Decide today to implement one small habit of health - Your future self will thank you! 😍 ~JS~ 🌞 #StrategySaturday #healthandwellness #takecareofyou #yourbodyisatemple

This morning I'm enjoying sitting on Dad's porch with my daughter and listening to the rain! Memories... Feels like home!!! 🏡☔🌧️ #ThankfulThursday #lovetherain (at Lorain, Ohio)