Sweat PInk Summer Instagram Challenge RECAP

From July 1 to July 10, I participated in the Sweat Pink Summer Instagram Challenge sponsored by FitApproach and fellow Sweat Pink Ambassador Sister, Jill Conyers, sharing photos with other #sweatpink sisters! Such a fun, healthy and active bunch! Here's the recap of my ten days...

 Day 1: Fave Summer Snack
I like cooling off on the inside with Edy's Outshine Pomegranate Popsicles! That's #pinksnacking!





Day 2: Fave Workout Gear
I love running in skirts! They are cool, comfy and provide the modesty I require when I #runlikeagirl! I have several skirts. If you're interested, check out Skirt Sports!


Day 3: Fave Vacation
My fave is always my last vaction. This pic was on a hike up out of Keystone, Colorado, last summer. Once in sight of the mountains, my body and mind relax. I just had to use one of my fave quotes by John Muir.

Day 4: July 4th
Spent the morning with Terry hiking 2.7 miles in Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee! We learned about the bloodiest 3 days of the Civil War in December 1862, when 81,000 troops gathered and almost 25,000 died.



Day 5: Fave Yoga Pose or Stretch
I don't know what this thing is called! I think I saw Coach Jenny Hadfield do it on YouTube. In this pic: left leg crossed over right leg which is bent and being held behind the knee with left hand (usually both hands, but I had the camera in my right hand). Allow left hip, glute and IT Band to open up. Then, change legs. I prob made it sound so confusing! But, it hurts so good like a #bendypretzel!


Day 6: Sweat Pink in Nature
If by "in nature" you mean... "Outside Pool" on a Sunday for a Preacher's wife while helping my vacationing neighbors... HA! This is my #dayofrest after I fed my neighbors' animals.







Day 7: Fave Way to Sweat Pink
...is during my fun Zumba zweat hour with fun friends! Zumba fitness has and continues to make me stronger for running. I tried to draw attention the sweat drops all over my head! 


Day 8: Fave Book
My current fave read is by author and seasoned leader, Jodi Detrick, who believes "If you have the heart, you can learn the skill." Develop 10 Leadership Qualities for Enduring & Endearing Influence. I did a review on this blog. See Book Review at Book Review: The Jesus-Hearted Woman.



Day 9: Sweat Pink with a Friend
Terry, my [best] friend & hubby, of almost 29 years and I went for a run! He is my inspiration and motivation!







I did a blog post for Newbie Runners and posted the pic of my Brooks Pure Glycerin lightweight runners with the Sweat Pink Ambassador Shoelaces!




Day 10: Fave Summer Activity
For the final post of the challenge, I chose to go barefoot! #nakedtoes #southerngirl #chickenmcnuggettoes #crinklecutfriestoes #summertoes #happytoes and #sweatpinktoes!!!


Thanks, Jill & Fit Approach, for 10 days of summer fun in the sun!

Book Review: The Jesus-Hearted Woman

The Jesus-Hearted Woman: 
10 Leadership Qualities for
Enduring & Endearing Influence
by Jodi Detrick
Influence Resources, 2013
and in association with The Quadrivium Group

The church-world is full of broken-hearted people. What's worse? The church-world being full of broken-hearted leaders.

A compassionate leader and communicator, Jodi Detrick believes "If you have the heart, you can learn the skill." Although this book's title would suggest it is targeted exclusively for the female leader, not a single man could nor would deny the leadership pattern of Christ is for all from those just starting out to those serving for many years in any position. 

Jodi designed each chapter for the reader-leader to draw from her personal leadership experiences through humor, others' lives and God's Word. Ending with a section of coaching questions, a devotional and lesson for the newbie leader, you'll find golden boulders --not nuggets-- of wisdom to immediately put into action.

Are you open to learn? Are you willing to take on the qualities not typically discussed in secular leadership conferences? Are you prepared for that seedling sown in your heart long ago to germinate?

Ok, then! Order your personal copy or several copies for a group development ---> HERE! or at Amazon.

Learn more about a Jesus-Hearted Woman at JesusHeartedWoman.com and about the author at JodiDetrick.com.

Pride Abuse

Have you known of people in substance abuse? Individuals who are addicted to a chemical altering their mind, mood and behavior. After some time, the signs of abuse begin to appear outwardly on the body. Their body and brain are so accustomed to the intoxicating properties they cannot function without the next fix. Without intervention, this person will die.


Just as addictive is pride abuse. These abusers seek glory for themselves and live off the high until the next opportunity they can feed their gluttonous need for pride. Sadly, pride abusers fail to see the effects on their lives and on those around them.

How to detect Pride Abuse:

• A pride abuser is territorial. He/She dislikes sharing anything from the spotlight to authorship of an idea to the same room with someone who has similar talents and comparable strengths.

• A pride abuser is quick to interject self-praise into conversations, especially when he/she feels under-appreciated or under-praised or someone else is currently receiving the attention.

• A pride abuser is known by his/her mistreatment of others usually from a pedestal of power as in a leadership position. Rarely are the words like please and thank you uttered, much less any verbal attaboys. From some inner reasoning, this is viewed as a sign of weakness.

• A pride abuser will never ask for help...unless under duress.

• A pride abuser does not have healthy relationships. Most relationships are surface and do not extend past how they can serve the abuser. 

• A pride abuser feels entitled and deserving. All to often, this is expressed in excessive and extravagant indulgences. Typically, these self-indulgent treats are paired with ostentatious displays.

• A pride abuser will cleverly circumvent protocol or authority to push their idea ahead in attempt to get ownership or praise. Abusers are smart cookies! 

• A pride abuser's motivations are seeded in jealousy and a fear of losing status.

"Pride can disqualify us from long-term, effective ministry [service or employment]

quicker and more permanently than just about anything."

~Jodi Detrick, author~

How do we combat Pride Abuse in our own lives?

1. Recognize it and deal with it. Trying to deny it exists or passing it off as talent, confidence or taking initiative will cause the abuse to require more "fixes" to maintain the high.
2. Serve others quietly. Ask how you can assist with another's task list. Eventually someone will ask you, too!
3. Keep your mouth shut unless it's to give the praise to others. Boasting can deflate a good deed or helping hand.

Pride, as we all know, can have a useful place of balance in our lives. It is when pride tips the scale in its favor that use becomes abuse.

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