Why Prayer and Breakfast should be a priority in your mornings

Just like our body needs breakfast every morning to function properly. The breath of God that is within us needs prayer. I started praying in the morning to stay in the presence of God and I noticed how the way I felt throughout the day begin to change. My mornings were becoming more positive and life began to conspire in my favor. Just by you taking 5 minutes every morning to connect to our Heavenly Father, I guarantee you. Little by little your attitude towards the activities you need to do daily will begin to change.

 We also need to take care of our body and breakfast is extremely important to start the day the right way. Some people skip breakfast in an effort to lose weight, but that’s not a good idea, it will backfire on you in the long term. Skipping meals, specially breakfast, will actually make weight control more difficult.

Breakfast skippers tend to eat more at their next meals, or nibble on calorie packed snack satisfy the hunger.

Eating a wholesome, nutritious morning meal will probably save you time in the long run. By recharging the brain and body, you’ll be more efficient in just about everything you do. There is no right or wrong time to eat breakfast but it is recommended to do so a least before 2 hours after you wake up.

Here's a simple Healthy recipe you can prepare for your mornings 

SLOW COOKER BANANA NUT OATMEAL

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1 ripe banana - mashed
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups skim milk (or almond milk)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• banana slices, walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and stir until well combined.
2. Cook overnight on Low for 8 hours.
3. In the morning, stir oatmeal with a fork to loosen the steel cut oats and make sure everything is fully incorporated.
4. Serve warm with banana slices, chopped walnuts or a pinch of brown sugar if you wish.

NOTES

For easier clean-up and to avoid the slight "crusty" residue inside the slow cooker, place all ingredients in a glass bowl that fits into the slow cooker then add enough water to fill the lower half of the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 290 Fat: 8 g Saturated fat: .7 gUnsaturated fat: 7.3 g Trans fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 42 gSugar: 3.9 g Sodium: 366 mg Fiber: 6.6 g Protein: 11 gCholesterol: 2 mg

Take a Leap of Faith..

For many years I lived a life without Hope, Dreams, Vision or Purpose. I felt empty, alone, broken I didn't have a reason to live. I had no reason to wake up in the morning, no family support or a friend to talk to. For many years I felt alone to the point I consider taking my life, but God had a greater plan for me. One that I still can't fully understand. God allowed me to go through many storms in my life so that I can get the strength, the patience and the influence I will need for this new chapter in my life.

My only hope is to be able to touch someone's life, to bring  Hope to those who feel like there's nothing left to stay alive. For someone who's feeling misery, sorrow, pain, unhappiness. But also for anyone who's struggling with their weight, health or self esteem. I want to share my story to show you is possible to change the way you feel today and that you are not alone. That God is with you and that I will be there to guide you, support you and encourage you every step of the way. 

God allow me to discover fitness and an amazing team, my new family. Who support me and encourage me to do better every day. I used to be over 215 pounds and my height is around 5'6 and not a very tall guy. For many years I struggled with obesity and it didn't help with my Depression. But I always felt in my heart one day Help with come and every day I kept walking by Faith. Until one day I surrender to God's will and that's when my life began to change. I discovered my coach and team, also a home workout that allow me to take control of my weight and most importantly my Health. 

Through my coach I discovered a prayer group call Organic and this is where I discovered my God given purpose. This is the place where I finally understood that I will help people change from the inside out. In future blogs I will share my journey with everyone and if you feel like you need a change in your life. Take a Leap of Faith and join me in mine. Together we can learn to discover the Presence, Power, Purpose, and Promise God has placed in us. All through Faith, Fitness and Support.


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