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Hi! I’m Marissa

I lost 90 lbs on the ketogenic diet and gained 40 lbs back. I started this blog to finally hold myself accountable while losing the rest of my weight. This is my story!

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Back in January I chose ‘SURRENDER’ as my word for 2020 - to let go and let God. Go with the flow and give in to the ebb and flow of life - STOP FIGHTING THE CURRENT.
As a woman, my ebb and flow changes constantly. Then, every 30 days or so, I know that I’m going to experience a tidal wave of emotions and all that encompasses them. I’ll be approaching that 30 days this week.
I’ve been especially cognizant of this and have made every attempt at combating these emotions. Sometimes I’m more successful than other times. So what can we do to prepare for these times when we know our fears, anxieties and frustrations are going to come to a head? Exercise, meditation, scripture study & podcasts have been my go-to lately.
Before COVID-19, I’d been spending a lot more time alone reflecting on different situations in my current season. My career, my faith & my love life have especially been the subject of study in the past few months. That is the season I am in and I’m ok with it.
With that, I’ve gotten feedback from multiple different sources that I trust wholeheartedly and it dawned on me today that I am SO THANKFUL that I have places and people I can turn to in times of uncertainty. Thankful to have moments of clarity and different ideas posed to me that I may not have considered otherwise.
I hope and pray that whatever season you’re in, you have ways of steering your vessel. It is my prayer that you have a path that you’re carving out to get you to the place you deserve and desire to be. I am and will always be a constant source to turn to. Surrender to God’s plan & know that everything is going to turn out exactly AS IT SHOULD. 🙏🏼 “Be unbound... surrender. “ -Fr. Caleb Vogel.

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RECIPE || Season asparagus with olive oil, lemon pepper & Parmesan cheese. Roast for 12-15 min at 400. Enjoy!

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Hiking on this beautiful day! Since that’s all we can do to social distance and avoid turning into Purge criminals.

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I was recently encouraged by a friend to figure out what type of Enneagram I am (type 9). The Enneagram (Ennea=9, Gram=Diagram) is a map for self-discovery and personal growth. A journey I am currently on.
The diagram describes the 9 basic personality types based upon their unique ways of relating to the world.

The Enneagram accurately and clearly describes why you think, feel and behave in particular ways based upon your core fears and core desires.

The power of the Enneagram is in its ability to harness and transform self-defeating behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment.
The gift of the Enneagram is that through self-discovery, one can create and sustain meaningful and lasting relationships with others, God and themselves.

CORE FEAR
Being in conflict, tension, or discord; feeling shut out and overlooked; losing connection with others.

CORE DESIRE
Having inner stability and peace of mind.

CORE WEAKNESS
Sloth—remaining in an unrealistic and idealistic world in order to keep the peace, remain easy-going, and not be disturbed by your anger; falling asleep to your passions, abilities, desires, needs, and worth by merging with others.

CORE LONGING
"Your presence matters." KEY MOTIVATIONS
Type Nines strive for peace of mind, environmental harmony and inner serenity. They want to preserve things as they are, to avoid conflicts and tension, to escape unpleasantness, and avoid demands being placed on them.

KEY OBJECTIONS
Type Nines avoid the spotlight as well as conflict, tension, or separation from others. They don’t want to feel out of connection or overlooked. They don’t like feelings of anger or being upset or disturbed, to have their habits or routines interrupted, to be emotionally uncomfortable, or forced to face unpleasant realities.

Knowing my core motivations are helping me to cultivate better relationships with the people that are important to me. I’d highly recommend it to anyone on a journey of self-discovery.
https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

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RECIPE || Mix as much tea as you like with 2 tbsp. @lakanto Classic & shake well!

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In an effort to tone up some of my extra skin/fat, I am starting a new eight week challenge on my own today. A friend of mine sent me all his Insanity videos from Beachbody. And I have another friend with a gym set up in his garage - I literally have NO EXCUSE! I’ve taken measurements, my weight, and did one last InBody test before the gym closed. I’m excited to see what results I can get in eight weeks. Here’s to working out at home!

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