Create Your Now Archive 3 With Kristianne Wargo

"It is amazing what happens when you learn you can eat anything at any time." Jill Davis shares her story in her book, Food for the Journey. Jill Davis: A single mother of 4 beautiful children, 1 grandchild, and newly engaged to an amazing man. Through the majority of her adult life, she carried the extra pain of 135 pounds. Along her journey, she not only released the weight, but she rediscovered who she is. How do you use food for your journey? Step away from the body shaming and embrace the beauty of the brave you! Purchase the Book: Food for the Journey: Stop Fighting Your Weight, Start Finding Your Way Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed. Many golden nuggets throughout this coffee chat. Sit back and soak in Jill's strength, beauty, and wisdom for your journey! Childhood (youngest of 6 natural siblings) Mom, eating, and growth spurts The diet with only 800+ calories Weight Release (a new way to say weight loss) Your Body is a Gift Marriage Abusive relationship Weight gain (118 to 265 lbs) Motherly lo

Our obsessions of what we can and cannot do/have, keeps us from living the life God intended. Extreme obsession can stop you and does daily. We are intended to live a life of harmony, not in perfect balance. But a harmonious life. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    How many things to you go to the extreme on? I can think of way too many like the food we eat, how we exercise, the right way to raise children, how much we should volunteer at church. We go to the extremes on a lot of things. "When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you." ~ Lao Tzu Are you stuck in your "lackisms"? You already have all that you need. You have been equipped with what you need by God. How do you remove the extreme obsession that can stop you? The K.I.S.S. ~ Adopt the "Enjoyment" Philosophy! "Taking action on something that benefits your mind, body, and spirit giving you long-lasting joy." ~ Kristiann

Planning for your future is the talk of the day! It's being thrown at you via commercials, in emails, and even at church. Your time is now! It's frustrating to me when people over plan and try to figure out each step. Let God work the plan, and you walk the steps. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    There is no perfect time to do anything in our lives. Life is going to continue to happen. Life is going to continue to evolve. Look at the areas in your life: business, marriage, family, recreation/vacation, personal development/education, finances, health/wellness, and spirtuality. Your time is now! Let's day dream together! What would it look like if you started working your hobby as a business? What changes would occur in your life if you invested in you, taking time to take care of YOU? Would you have more energy, have more enthusiasm and zest for life. Would you smile more, the hopelessness would fade. Wou

Instead of being overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of the holidays, you can actually melt into the richness of relaxation and blissfulness. But one thing needs to change. You need to learn how to manage stress during the holidays. That in itself can seem a daunting task just thinking about it. You barely have enough energy to get through your day, and now you have one more thing. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    We need to look at ways to simplify our lives. But in order to understand how to simplify it, you need to know what complicates it. So let's start there...What is complicating your life? "But how do I know what's complicating life because everything complicates my life. In fact, I'm stressing out thinking about it. UGH!!!!" 4 "Complicating Clue" Factors Physical Fitness (How does it affect your body?) Emotions (How do you feel before, during, and after?) Appetite (How does your eating cha

Tis the season for long lines, sweet treats, and crazy traffic. Patience is running thin, but it's never too late. The chatter in the world distracts us from what really matters. We can't separate the noise from the essential or evern the eternal.  Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    Our thoughts are scrambled. THe holiday fights begin to dominate. It's never too late to rest and let your sweet spirit be filled with God's love and His Heavenly gifts. If we're not careful and mindful, life becomes crowded with our "temporary home" of to-dos. The list is cumbersome and drags us down with each item added. Allowing God to come in and share a moment with us provides peace, joy, love, and comfort. Our scars become less tender and our hearts are softened with His grace. As much as life can bully you, God takes His time and stands at your door. He doesn't barge down the door and wreck your world. Instead, He says..

Working with so many women (and men), I know that we are guilty of focusing on what we don't want or what we don't like. You must focus on what you want to find. The problem is our tendency is to focus on the things that bother us. You call those your weaknesses. Our strengths are abandoned because we are consumed with our flaws. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    So what happens when our attention on our weaknesses? Our weaknesses get stronger. And that leaves our strengths to weaken. Who are we fooling? This is a mess!! With 2017 rapidly approaching, we are preparing our way for the new year --- new goals, new challenges, new adventures. But where do you start with that? Maybe you begin at what you didn't accomplish in 2016 and carry that over. You might be carrying over all your weaknesses. If you're digging in the dirt, you are going to find dirt. If you are digging in the pebbles, you might find the d

Sitting in the service area waiting for our number to be called, my son leans over and whispers, "Everyone is grumpy." Are you a scrooge? Do you find yourself expressing more hurt and hopelessness during the holidays? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    I gotta tell you I was a little surprised by his comment. First off, his whisper was so soft I asked him to repeat himself. And then, I couldn't believe his insight. He was listening to the tones and watching their mannerisms. Yet us adults are quick to say children don't know any better. They don't get it. Oh yes they do! And they are modeling waht they are hearing and seeing everyday. We expect children to have manners and to be pleasant. However, we, as adults, seem to "pass go and collect $200". We are not held accountable for our laziness to impact the world we touch. Why not? You might be wondering if I'm a scrooge? It's one thing to have a moment and

A mother's journey raising a son with significant needs left his mother helpless and hope-filled. Voiceless was only in Spencer's speech. His heart spoke endless words of love. Angela Dee: A mother of 3 beautiful children who thought her life was complete. "My dream is my reality. This was the calm before the storm.", she explained. Even though she faced many obstacles she never dreamt would be a part of her life, she did everything to love Spencer; her son that went from being a rambunctious healthy little boy to a son, voiceless yet inspiring. Purchase the Book: Voiceless, A Mother's Journey Raising a Son with Significant Needs Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed. Many golden nuggets throughout this coffee chat. Sit back and soak in Angela's strength, relentless spirit, and beauty that shines bright! The calm before the storm The eye of the hurricane Health, destruction, and devastation Caring for a significant needs child Diagnosis Praying, researching, asking LOTS of questions Surrender Unconditional

Ugh! How much more must you cram into your day? If you don't have enough to do, the frustration continues to grow, yet you push through. Out of the pit you climb. At least that is your hope. Your desire is to get everything done regardless of the sacrifice. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    And what if that sacrifice is you, your well-being? The holidays are extra crazy, out of control on steriods. No matter how hard you try, you always seem to fall short of accomplishing your lists. So how do you get out of the pit? The pit of stress. The pit of "must dos". The pit of self-induced pressure. When you are in the pit, your body begins to respond to the pit. You may find: You have an upset stomach, having troubles in the bathroom. You are craving way too much sugary goods. You get aggrevated easily, short-tempered. Cranky 101. You can't sleep. You have low or no energy. You are worn out!!! How do you get o

We all experience things in life that are unexpected. As hard as you try to think victory, it's easier to proclaim the discouragement, overwhelm, and cries of "Why is this happening?". The holidays seem to arouse emotions and feeling that pierce the heart deeper. And that doesn't give the excuse to stay in those states. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    But maybe you're going through a tough time. You might be dealing with loss. In the south, there are families tormented by tornadoes and wildfires. Some costing lives. Know we are praying for you. Maybe your outlook is grim. There's little hope in your business or you getting the job promotion you were waiting for. Maybe there's a health issue you are dealing with. And it's not those pesky little 5 lbs. you want to lose every new year. It's much greater than that. It's in these difficult times where we need to turn God for His love, hope, and grace. As muc

One thing I love about the holidays is how it always brings out the best in most. So what are you waiting for? This is your time to begin the experimentations, making changes, little shifts here and there to find what works for you. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    "Mindset is all about believing what your thinking. Then taking those thoughts, trusting yourself and putting them into action. You are setting up a sequence for yourself --- a system of success." ~ Kristianne Wargo Many times the question is asked: When is the best time to start? When I was younger, I would actually come up with an answer. A specific time. As I got older, the specificity became less and less. When is the best time to start? Well, when is the best time to plant an oak tree? 20 years ago. What are you waiting for? You are always going to find something, some excuse to stop where you want to go. What are you waiting for? Heart a

Are you fully charged for life? Getting older brings different perspectives. And sometimes leaves us questioning what we're doing. Do we settle where we are, or do we keep growing and pushing for our dreams? I've been facing those questions lately. Not because I'm old (because you know I'm a  young whipper snapper as my Dad would say). Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    You could say I've been searching trying to make sure I'm where I am suppose to be without selling myself short. Or maybe I want to shift, make a change. What is it? Do I not have what it takes? Am I too old, or maybe feel too old? Am I too comfortable where I'm at? How much do you really want to do this? Are you fully charged for where you are in your life? It's ok to have those thoughts of, "Can I really do this?" You know you must keep going because God is saying, "I'm not finished with you yet." But I'm tired. I'm worn. How do you get

It would be awesome to get to where you want to end up faster than going through all the steps to get there. Getting what you want while loving what you have will help you find balance in your journey. We all want that balance in our lives. I've struggled with this personally; whether in my marriage, in my business, in my parenting. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    We want that balance. We want what we can't have now. And so we get flustered and frustrated. Therefore, leading ourselves into the rabbit hole. The "I'm stuck" rabbit hole. The "self doubt" rabbit hole. The "self pity" rabbit hole. "Our belief weakens with every sunset." ~ Kristianne Wargo Nelson Mandela once said this. "After climbing a great hill, one finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come. But I can

Days can be so tough not only on us, but our children. As we gathered in the kitchen, a sweet voice uttered, "Do I measure up?" Goodness gracious! Did a child just ask that question? YES!! It was a sweet little pip squeak, one of mine. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    For a child to ask that question left me gulping, trying to compose myself as how to respond. I wasn't the only one in the room, but with the excitement of the holidays and all the family about, not many people heard. Or should I say the adults didn't hear. Shouldn't children be playing, growing, and learning? The measuring shouldn't come till much later, if at all. Comparison 101 trap in motion. "The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have." ~ Vince Lombardi Easier said than done. We measure who we are to how we perform against others. Now healthy competition is a good thing. But when our thoughts are obsessed by how we "meas

Can I really do this? Can I really take our 5 children and leave. You taught my feet to dance! Erica Marie Foster: A single mother of 5 children who sees motherhood as a ministry. Even though she faced many obstacles she never dreamt would be a part of her life, she learned to follow His lead.  Purchase the Book: You Taught My Feet to Dance Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed. Lots of golden nuggets throughout this coffee chat. Sit back and soak in Erica's inner beauty that shines bright! Motherhood The legacy of marriage Love of family Dysfunctional living Abuse within a marriage Faith Insecurity Grief Loss of a father Surviving beyond the pain Blaming God - Why me? The "Cave" A good, good Father A cry out Perfect love Daily choices High career in the nation The grocery store meltdown Hope Compassion vs. Sympathy Grace What can I do to help you? Embrace my "singleness" Dance upon my disappointments DOWNLOAD: Favorite Verses & Quotes   Quotes and statements within the interview: "You are an overcome

How short are you running on time? The holidays have you held captive. The to-do list is even longer. Ready, set, sweat! No excuses when it comes to your health. You can get in a workout that counts. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    And not only will you be burning the fat; But more importantly, you will elevate your mood. It's about feeling great and finishing stronger. There is no reason to wait for the new year to begin impacting your health. The K.I.S.S. ~ Ready, Set, SWEAT! READY, SET, SWEAT! Download Perform each exercise for 45 seconds with a 15 second rest. This will give you a moment to set up for the next exercise. Then go on to the next exercise completing it for 45 seconds and a rest of 15 seconds. Once you have completed ALL 5 exercises, take a 1 minute rest. Drink water, towel off. Then repeat the 5 exercises again. You can do this 3x ending with the burnout.  Squat with a Bicep Curl (Ches

How much indulgence took over your life this past holiday? It's important to continue to move forward. But failing forward is the challenge. And must be done! Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    With every misstep or failure, don't be discouraged. "Failure is a part of your success!" ~ Kristianne Wargo And the more oops you have, the more celebrations will occur. "But as for me, I am poor and needy, come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer, do not delay." ~ Psalm 70:5 The good news is that you are not alone. Whether you're moving forward or failing forward, God is with you. Three steps forward and two steps back is progress.  How are you measuring success? When you are facing the giant fails in your day, take a deep breath and restart again by failing forward. You will amaze yourself more the quicker you pick yourself back up leaving room for God to work in your life. Staying stuck in tha

Tired of going through the same motions, filling your day with repetitive actions yet waiting for a breakthrough. You want something different, something unique, something YOU!!! But how do you find the breakthrough, the spark that's been missing? Where do the brilliant ideas come from? Do they just fall from the sky? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    Some would answer that question with a simple YES!!! Yes, it does fall from the sky. Some would say --- that is God. And I would respond, "Yes!" Because it is His house. He created you; your subconscious and conscious. What happens is we tend to search only on the surface, only what our eyes can see, what our hands can touch, what our ears actually hear. However, there is something deeper. It's like we need the metal detector so we can know what might be hiding deep down. "Brain researchers estimate that your unconscious database outweighs the conscious on a

Each day you have the opportunity to be a student and a teacher. Depending on the choices you make, you either pass or fail. Life is a classroom. Are you living your life willing to learn and expand your horizons? Or are you settling in thinking you have it all figured out? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    "Life is a classroom - only those who are willing to be life-long learners will move to the head of the class." ~ Zig Ziglar We must commit to learning on a daily basis. It's easy to become complacent and comfortable within our own strengths. "Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple." ~ Dr. Seuss When you are in a circumstance, do you stand in desperation hoping this will pass soon? Or do you pause and see what you've learned from the circumstance or storm that you just got through? We can be really good at complicating our own lives, trying to control all aspects. But we mus

When your days have felt like a whirlwind, sometimes it's best to sit back and take in the bounty of blessings before you. My week was somewhat hurried; trying to get all my clients coached, podcast episodes pre-recorded, and plans finalized for two days of goodness - the bounty of blessings. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact    Somehow with God's grace and His strength, I pushed through all the messes and managed to arrive at the Thanksgiving gathering only 18 minutes delayed. Not too bad for us - as our bigger family always seems to straggle 1 hour behind schedule. We enjoyed our time with lots of family - cousins as far down as 5th cousins, great aunts and uncles, and grandparents. Later we gathered again the second day, with those who couldn't join us on Thanksgiving. Finally the darkness filled the sky but our hearts warmed forever, my mom said, "I'm just going to rest". For her, it was to rest her wear