Calm in the Chaos: Breathe Prayers for Peace

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Hello! My name is Sandi Magee. I used to be in pain all the time and unable to exercise due to the inflammation in my knee. 6 years ago I learned how to control my gut health and everything changed. I was able to complete multiple 5k's, The Crim, and a half-marathon. Since then I have been on a mission to help women feel their best with fitness, community, food, self-care and of course faith!

My desire is that I am able to help you reach your goals physically, but even more importantly, I want you to know how loved you are by your Heavenly Father! I can’t wait to guide you on your faith, health, and wellness journey.

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When you choose to honor God by waiting on Him and His solutions, you’ll get the answer you need. You’ll be able to go through Jesus to get to your solution!

How does your life look different from the world? How are you showing up differently daily?

Being an active mom means more than running and playing hard with the kids.

I sure want to have the stamina and strength to play with them if they ask me - well my grandson anyway.

My children are teenager's and older so my life demands have shifted to:

☑️ No joint or body pain
☑️ Having the mental stability to juggle their needs and work
☑️ No Inflammation
☑️ Have the endurance to not rely on processed foods or drinks for stamina
☑️ Model an active, engaged day through my behavior

This is why I do multiple different types of workouts from strength training to HIIT videos to swimming.

Gut health, mental health, hormone health, and weight management are all supported by a proper movement program and nutrition.

What is your favorite way to move?

Today, let’s trade perfectionism for grace. If you’ve done your best, you have to let God handle the rest. You have to trust that the results that come from that are His will manifested.

Even Jesus gives us GRACE. We live under grace, and He saved us by grace. Because of His grace and salvation, you can now go through Jesus to come to the Father. Being able to go THROUGH Christ is such a blessing.

Due to God’s grace, it’s no longer about you or me being perfect; we can now go through Christ who IS perfect. Everything you do every day can go through Christ. Through Jesus’ ultimate grace, we who are imperfect can go through Him, The Perfect One. The results will be what they need to be for that moment and that time!

Let’s examine Philippians 4:13 for a new perspective on being able to do all things through Christ:

I can means I am empowered to

Do means Perform the necessary action

All things means The spiritual and practical work

Through means Come in one side and go out the other

Christ means The Anointed One (The One Who I go THROUGH)

We come into the spiritual by dwelling in His presence. When we keep Christ at the center of our lives, it truly is the best way to show up daily!

Work hard, play hard.

But why? What makes fitness such a high priority?

For starters, fitness provides an incredible opportunity for camaraderie. Whether running and biking together or playing a game of ultimate frisbee during lunch, exercise offers a chance to rest from work and exchange ideas. There’s a reason Googleplex has a beach volleyball court and Facebook HQ has basketball. Fitness is a great way to build a community and a culture.

Another reason is that improved fitness leads to improved productivity. A Harvard study showed that regular exercise can enhance creativity, quicken learning, sharpen memory, and improve concentration.

But even with all of that, the main reason to encourage fitness is that our bodies are a part of who we are, and God loves who we are. There’s a reason God made humans with arms and legs and torsos and all the muscles and sinews that hold those things together. We are His creation. And it’s our responsibility to honor what God has made.

When we take care of ourselves, we show the One who made us that we care about who He is what He has created.

What role does fitness play in your personal life?

When you commit to the goals God has for you, He showcases His light through you to others. How you look becomes secondary to who needs to see His light.

The more you dwell in God’s presence, the more what you “look” like becomes less important. God uses His strength to empower you to do His will. Even though everything won’t always be easy, He gives you ease while you walk into His will. You truly can accomplish all things through Christ who is strengthening you!

But…it all begins in His Presence.

James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” Beginning to dwell in God’s presence is just this simple. When you draw closer to God, you simultaneously are drawing away from distractions. Moving closer to God places your focus on Him. He then draws near to you. When God moves closer to you, His glory creates solutions in our lives—solutions of joy, of peace, of stability, and of security.

We need this kind of relationship with God because the process of achieving the goals God has determined relies on walking close enough to God to hear Him. When you are close enough to hear and follow His Word, the key to provision in every area of your life is brought to you.

Who else needs this kind of relationship with God? Let’s take every possible moment today to glorify God, committing our goals to Him and relying on His strength, and let’s start by dwelling in His presence.

How is your quiet time dwelling in God’s presence developing daily?

How many of us, as we are learning the language of commitment, are speaking a dialect that we picked up from others who were just simply doing what they have always done? How many of us, as we are learning the language of commitment, ease, and stillness are still speaking a dialect that:

· Says, “I have to work so hard that I sacrifice everything to achieve my goals.”

· Doesn’t include faith because we feel like the results are all on us.

· Fails to allow room for God to move.

We think we’re speaking the right language, but if you’re going to another level, you have to learn a new dialect.

This entire concept is counter “hustle culture”! The culture wants to say, “Look at me, I DID this. Look at what I have achieved!” But God is saying if you want to go to this next level, you’re going to have to center your life and all you desire in Him.

Our new dialect of ease, alignment, dwelling and stillness may be an unpopular opinion when it compared to the culture, but when it comes to the results God wants for us, we can say with confidence, “I am speaking God’s dialect and He is in the center.”

How can the way you speak about your life reflect God’s ideas?

Hey, I have a bright idea!

Using ONLY emojis, comment below with what your ideal breakfast, lunch, and dinner would look like. Not only is it a pretty fun game, but it will help me serve you better!

I'll even show a few of my favorites in my stories! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Ready…set... go!

Oh my goodness this is what I keep saying y'all!

Posted @withregram • @ancientnutrition Wondering what you can eat to support your gut? ⁠
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Here are some ideas to help you get started. Remember, the serving size of each meal will differ based on your personal needs. ✨⁠
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Try including beneficial fats, like avocados and eggs, into your breakfast. They are easy on the gut and promote nutrient absorption. ⁠
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⁠Our favorite combination? Sprouted grain toast with mashed avocado, sliced tomato and a poached egg.⁠
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Omega-3 fats, like grass-fed beef or wild-caught salmon, support gut healing. We like to have them for lunch with steamed veggies or on top of a leafy green salad. ⁠
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Fermented foods, especially vegetables, contain organic acids that help balance the intestinal pH. Try topping your salads or toast with sauerkraut for a burst of flavor. ⁠
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And, bone broth contains collagen and amino acids that help support your gut lining. ⁠We love using bone broth as the base for soups! ⁠
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Want to learn more about gut-supporting foods? Head to the like in my bio!
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