Create Your Now Archive 4 With Kristianne Wargo

Ready for sweets? Food can be our best friend. But where is your sugar hiding? The American Heart Association recommends limiting the amount of added sugar you consume. Where is your sugar hiding? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact You need to know where to look and the names of the sugar in your foods. The SWEET Truth Eating too much added sugar is linked to health problems (i.e., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, alzheimer's disease, cancer, obesity, high blood pressure, autoimmune disease, etc.). Sugar causes inflammation in your body. Average American east 3x more sugar than recommend. That's 66 pounds of sugar in a year. Recommended serving of sugar - Woman (6 tsp), Men (9 tsp), Children (3-6 tsp) The is added sugar hiding in 74% of packaged foods; including "healthy" ones like yogurt and energy bars. Drinking one 12 oz soda every day for 7 days, you can increase your risk of dying fro

When all seems lost, all hope gone, you are marked by love. You are never forgotten. You are never alone. But there are those moments and seasons in life where hope doesn't appear on the horizon. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact You feel trapped and limited to what next steps you should take. I can't help but have the pictures of the people in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. Cold, tired, lost, and alone. When will help arrive? Comfort is present. You are marked by love. "God set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit guaranteeing what is to come." ~ 2 Corinthians 1:22 God has claimed you. You are marked by love. In the moment, it doesn't feel like you are loved. But God never abandons you. He stays close to you. You are marked by love. I was shopping this weekend for school supplies; graphing calculators, financial calculators. After purchasing the calculator, my son

What propels you to greatness? Confidence vs Ego! Want to impact in life? How do you rise above the average? Some would agree that willpower and ego are the quickest way to the top. It you don't stay in the game, someone's gonna steal the ball. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact No one wants to lose in life! In fact, when reality sets in, you get defensive about your abilities and knowledge. The ego protects the self-interest of you. It's all about the image which is fed and motivated by the opinions of others. The ego --- superior to others, no one else compares to you. Let the validation begin! However, CONFIDENCE comes knocking at the door. There you discover it's not about you, but the belief within yourself; the faith in your abilities and talents. Confidence vs Ego! Which one wins the race? Which one creates the greatest impact? You want to make a difference. You know the answer. So answer this question

In your life, where does the voice of truth come from? Whose whispers gain your greatest attention? Maybe it's the constant failures and short-comings. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Maybe it's the faults of your past. Maybe it's your own belief that you're never good enough. Why is it that we hang out with our stumbles and failures questioning our worth? Never once did God hesitate when He created you; fearfully and wonderfully made, knowing every hair on your head. Yet where is the voice of truth? Is it the naysayers, the badgers, the mockers? Is that where your voice of truth is being solidified and defined? I want you to really think about whom you are putting your trust in. The K.I.S.S. ~ The Voice of Truth! REFLECTION: Today, I want you to reflect on these three questions. Where is the voice of truth coming from? What is the voice of truth telling you? How are you using the voice of truth in your l

When you are separated by the demands of life, you have to know how to strengthen your relationship while being separated. Whether it's a job that requires travel, training that takes you away for a period of time, or even mission work, separation puts a strain on marriage. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact However, you don't have to fret over the time you will be apart. You can get through it and deepen your relationship. This has been modeled to me by my parents for my entire life prior to my father's passing. And I too have experienced separation from my husband while we were dating and in our marriage. How to strengthen your relationship while being separated? "If you want to survive separation, you must connect with intention. But so many of us connect by chance." And that chance is no planning. You just happen to be in the same room, the same place, at the same time. Think about when you dated. You sch

The challenge of back-to-school, a new job, a recent move, a change in management, erects the duty to protect. There is nothing that comes in the way of protecting your child, your spouse, your family, and yourself. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact With back-to-school, the number one concern is bullying. How is my child going to be treated. No one wants there child bullied. And it's not just the teasing. It's rude, disrespectful words and actions that are directed specifically at your child. We are more than familiar with bullying in our family unfortunately. All for different reasons. Every single one of my children have been bullied, some more severe than others. The sad things is it's not just the children. Adults are bullying other adults. And if this is mirrored in the household, it will be replicated by the child. In the duty to protect, are you bullying others? in your family in your church in the w

One thing we don't have is an unlimited amount of time. Be ready! The blessing of time is before you. You don't want to let a moment go by without the twinkle and sparkle of something new. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Yet every moment you breathe is the blessing of time. How have you planned your day? Does your schedule reflect your heart? "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 We tend to operate our days with infinite busyness believing that by staying in the rut or routine keeps us focused and more productive. That's how we see our time... Fill it with how we see fit; stuffing it full including the nooks and crannies. The blessing of time is not infinite (at least not here on earth). Got sees time differently. His time is opportune time! What fulfills His plans, not our own plans. When you set your schedule for this week, how did you dec

Time to get back to the grind; make you as a priority. Elevate your productivity and enhance your well-being. Drop the excuses and focus on how to get back to the grind. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact The grind we're talking about is all positive. This is your life! Where are you coming from? You knew summer was approaching and you wanted to get ready for swimsuit season. You buckled down and got in the extra cardio sessions. And the summer happened. Maybe you got a little too relaxed. Training and nutrition took a backseat to the barbeques, concerts, vacation, pool, ocean, and the toes in the sand. Now what? It's back-to-school. Labor Day is around the corner. And that means a new season. Time to get back to the grind and build your strength and endurance for the seasons ahead. Are you ready? Let's jump in! The K.I.S.S. ~ Back to the grind - Make YOU a priority! TRAINING Get outside for a daily walk or

When you live in more darkness than light, you need a total eclipse of the heart. Something that will come into your heart and brighten every dark corner. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact We just experienced the total solar eclipse where the moon came between the sun and the earth. There was darkness. How much of your life is filled with darkness? I'm not enough. I'll never amount to anything. I'm always the runner-up. I can't do anything right. Why me? What's wrong with me? How familiar are you with these statements? Hits too close to home. Maybe you're even experiencing tears streaming down your face. One thing you are forgetting...At the end of the total eclipse, there is light! What is your light in the darkness? And I want to challenge you further. Whom is your light in the darkness? As I stood amongst the cloudy skies, rain spitting in my face --- no sign of the total solar eclipse. But when it was

It's important to understand why it matters what you believe; because your beliefs determine your behaviors. No matter how you slice your thoughts and behaviors, your life is a mirror of your beliefs. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "What you thing about, you bring about." "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." ~ Proverbs 4:23 (TEV) When you think a certain way, you're gonna act a certain way. Your beliefs create patterns which give way to your behaviors, how you act. What you think is what you believe. What you believe is what you think. When you tie this all together, your beliefs determine your behaviors. Now if you make good decisions all the time, and exhaust positive thinking, you're probably doing pretty well. But where are most of us? We are stuck in the slingshot of success and failure. The shot up is exhilarating! It feels amazing when you reach the top. But the fall is

Look around. Are you running before even breathing. You need only to be still.  The daily grind you face doesn't mean you have to do it alone. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." ~ Exodus 14:14 What are you putting your faith and hope in? Your own strength? Your own control? Your own determination? Your own willpower? With the world spinning faster, the to-do kist growing before your eyes, you need an army to battle your day. However, God is moving mountains for you, including the ones invisible to you. God whispers your name waiting on your reply. The distractions are too great, you miss His call. All He wants is for you to be still. Rest in His greatness not your own. The K.I.S.S. ~ STILL! God is making a way for you every day! You need to breathe and be still. "Still isn't an excuse that you aren't able. Still is the opportunity to hear God speak." Y

You're busy. Life's busy. Is your calendar wrecking your marriage? Too much to do. Too many activities. The schedule is bursting at the seams. You can't catch a break and neither can your marriage. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact In building a strong marriage, you must remember there is more than one person involved in daily commitments, daily responsibilities. And when you add in the children's activities, you've more than tripled the busyness. But what's the typical scenario? You control the calendar. You make the decisions. You say "yes" more than "no". Is your calendar wrecking your marriage? Now, we don't do this on purpose. We believe we are fulfilling our responsibility in keeping the family calendar in check. Your husband is focused on his job and you've been knighted the "calendar keeper". But have you? Believe it or not, your husband wants to be kept in the loop as to what's on the calendar. He w

In a world plagued with disrespect and selfish motives, we have to remember that gratitude leads to greatness. With back-to-school activities and a little chaos too, the one thing we need to be teaching our children and modeling in our daily behavior is gratitude. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact So I went to the experts and asked, "What is gratitude?". Being thankful and showing respect. Looking on the brighter side. Seeing light more than darkness. If you were to teach gratitude or show it, what would it look like? Care for people. Serving is part of gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. "Gratitude turns whatever we have into enough." With gratitude, jobs become joyous, chaos becomes order, uncertainty into clarity, and peace in a chaotic day. Gratitude leads to greatness. How are you modeling the gratitude or are you stuck in

Once in a while, we need to be reminded of something vastly important. You're worth MORE! Whatever flaws you have will fade away. Whatever mistakes you made will be forgotten. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Whatever harsh words have been spoken will be forgiven. You have an opportunity to seize the day! You're worth more! When we fumble and stumble, why do we continue to tumble? BULLDOG VIDEO What is it about you that when you fall short, when you make mistakes, when you miss the mark --- you get back up as if "this is all I can do". You're worth more! You're worth ... the frustration of eating healthy; the extra effort in getting up early to exercise; the investment in becoming your best selfie. Rolling down the hill is fun when you're little and even for bulldogs. But now? You're worth more! The K.I.S.S. ~ Take advantage of God's opportunities! Whether you're tired or frustrated, PRESS ON. Whether you

Want to make healthier choices but not lose the flavor and fun with food? Here are some easy food swaps for healthy living. Be willing to try new flavors, new recipes. You won't know what you like until you experiment. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact It's time for kitchen science! CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST 2 cups   riced cauliflower 1/2 cup parmesan 1/4 cup mozzarella 1/4 cup provolone 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 2 eggs beaten Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rice the cauliflower. Steam if using fresh. If frozen, defrost and drain thoroughly. Combine all ingredients into a bowl. Stir well. Spread onto a baking sheet, any shape you like. Bake for 20 minutes. Add toppings and bake an additional 10 minutes. French Fries - Love them! But instead of the fried part. Go for the BAKED SWEET POTATOES. And better yet, use your air fryer. Soon you will see th

What is it about you that portrays wisdom? It's not your accent, or your degree. It's the way you live. Yes, the words you speak have influence. But the eyes that watch the actions you take and how you live, that's where the maximum influence comes from. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact In a world that's lived with hi-tech, visual exposure, you are being judged and your reputation is being built upon the way you live. Fair or unfair; that's the truth. #truth It's a loving truth bomb. And with Fall around the corner, back-to-school, what we do has significance in impacting the world around you. As a woman of impact, you have an incredible responsibility to live the life God is creating for you. I don't want you to be afraid or fearful. God is beside you as you create your now. I want to encourage you. The K.I.S.S. ~ Step Out! Be BOLD. Be BRAVE. Be COURAGEOUS. You are on an adventure of a lifetime! Maybe yo

When life happens, it's how you handle life's detours determines your direction. Are you moving forward or are you sliding backwards? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Personal development and growth is never easy. Change is tough. But if you desire to live your dreams with passion daily, you're going to have detours. Even Jesus warned us of this. "In this world you will have trouble..." ~ John 16:33 When we lived in Houston, there were always unexpected, random road closures, detours. I would be forced to go out of my way to get to where I needed to be. And with traffic, that could add another 45 minutes to the travel time. UGH!!! When you wake-up in the morning hoping to coast through the day, only to hit a few detours. unexpected traffic accident call from school that your child is sick broken appliance so you are the phone to get it scheduled for repair long line at the grocery store running late, like

Are you the real deal? It's a hard question to ask. For one, maybe you don't want to answer it. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Or it could be that you're doing fine making it through life pretending. Now this may seem harsh, but I believe this is a question that must be asked. And overall, God deserves your answer. For me, being true to who I am and whom I belong to is imperative in my spiritual walk and relationship with Jesus Christ. You want to talk personal development and mindset? It all starts here! I get it when you feel like you have to put your best foot forward. And yes, there's a time and place for that. But when you are being disingenuous --- who is that serving? "God offers authentic love. His devotion is the real deal. But He won't give you the genuine until you surrender the imitations." ~ Max Lucado The K.I.S.S. ~ Surrender the imitations! Are you the real deal? as a woman as a business o

The beauty of relationships, especially marriage, means no one should bear their burdens alone. Life can be all roses, beautiful family selfies, job going well, and a happy marriage. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But what happens when a storm hits? If you have a strong foundation, you can handle any storm. You are created to be in relationship, connected to one another. Therefore, no one should bear their burdens alone. When the weight of the world is upon you, the burden, the pain is felt by those who love you. In marriage (in any relationship), we are called to come alongside of those who are suffering. We are to link arms; work through things together. We are stronger together! That's community. That's why God created you. To be in relationship with His creation. "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." ~ Galatians 6:2 You want a strong marriage, an incredible

In honor of back-to-school, there's no time like the present to create champions of kindness. Kindness is almost becoming a lost art. Why? Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact Everyone is afraid to remind children how to speak sweetly with concern for each other for fear of backlash (i.e., social media, confrontation at school or at church, etc.). People talk out of one side of their mouths and then turn around and do something totally opposite. If you want kindness to grow in your community, in your family, you must create champions of kindness. How do you talk about your friends? Your family? Your husband? Your wife? If you can't say what you're talking about directly to the person, then why are you talking about them? Now understand --- I do believe you can have a confidant (someone you trust and respect, and can talk openly about a situation/circumstances). This is more about concern for that person/situati