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If I ever find the guts to get a tattoo, it would be this. A constant reminder of true reality:

I am saved, kept and loved based on objective facts and grounded in a perfect person, Christ, never my subjective feelings and circumstances and abilities. 

Tim Keller says, “what makes you a Christian is Jesus’ work, not what goes on inside you.”

Experiencing God is not a requirement to live life with Him, but it is a sweet gift and worthy of hungering for. 

Grace through faith. Everything. Always.
✨ Her — only wants to eat cheese, most of the ✨

Her — only wants to eat cheese, most of the time walks on her tiptoes, loves playing with the car seat straps, chews on her finger constantly, has the best smile, learning more words and pushing boundaries something serious

Me — not sure what to do with her wild hair, getting creative with God on recharging in moments that aren’t so relaxing, using every minute of nap time for design work and loving it and becoming a bit obsessive with walking our quiet driveway
Some days you wonder how it could be this awesome Some days you wonder how it could be this awesome and other days she keeps trying to eat rocks and you don’t brush your teeth until 3 o’clock. 

Solidarity, parents.
@themasters weekend @themasters weekend
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(Until April 17th. 😊)

Need suggestions or a guide around the website? Message me or click the link in my bio to take a skincare quiz or to find your right foundation shade or to request samples. 

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Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God, do it with God, do it and see people as Jesus saw them, with needs and dreams, and love them. 

I have started more endeavors and realized more dreams in the last year then I think in my entire life. Joining @beautycounter was one of them. 

So I encourage you also — 

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wellness · 04/20/2015

How I [Try] To Live Well

How I Try To Live Well | heartnatured

Living well is to glow, right? It’s to feel strong, energetic, and refreshed. Wouldn’t you say? It’s to love your body enough to take good care of it. I try to live healthy — I truly enjoy healthy food, I drink over 80 ounces of water a day, and I like to exercise. That’s not to say I don’t sometimes enjoy that which would be deemed unhealthy (When it comes to homemade chocolate chip cookies, pizza, and chips & salsa, my self control usually flies out the window).

I’ve been running since middle school, but have recently decided to take a month or so off from it. The plan is replace my weekly running with HIIT (high intensive interval training) workouts, yoga, spin classes, free weights, etc. My mind and body were getting bored with the slow miles, and I’d like to try and avoid any major exercise burn-out. Time to change it up, make it more interesting and fun. I’ll keep you posted.

With spring arriving, I was thinking about how I live well, taking inventory if you will…

DAILY VITAMINS: One-A-Day Women’s Vitamin, B12

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT MY: New Balances. [It’s how I get away with wearing tennis shoes to work.]

DAILY BREAKFAST: Bagel/Toast with scrambled eggs, or bowl of cereal with some fruit.

5 THINGS ALWAYS IN MY MEDICINE CABINET: Band-aids, Ibuprofen, Vitamin C.

FAVORITE WORKOUT: Spin class.

ONCE A WEEK I: Go for a walk through the neighborhood.

BEST FAST SNACK OPTION: Trail mix, bananas, Kind bars.

BEST HEALTHY RESTAURANT TIP: Watch out for the salad dressings and sauces.

ONCE A WEEK I COOK: Pasta!

MOST IMPORTANT HEALTH ADVICE: Stop comparing. Find what healthy means for you.

CRAZY HEALTH IDEA THAT ACTUALLY WORKS: Water, water, water.

MY FOOD PHILOSOPHY: Enjoy it, but remember it’s solely fuel, not a solution to boredom or stress. [Toughie for me]

SIMPLEST WAY TO IMPROVE HEALTH: Minimize the stress… [Also a tough one for me]

MY CURRENT MANTRA: Make choices out of care for your body, not dislike or distress.

MY GUILTY PLEASURE: Zaxby’s fries with Zax sauce…. or an Auntie Ann’s pretzel.

MY HEALTH PASSION: Running!

HEALTH TREND TO SKIP: Skipping meals. Never helpful.

MY GO-TO SMOOTHIE: Anything with lots of berries.

I’d love to hear how you would answer some of these! Always fun to learn what other people are up too.

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Comments

  1. Brittany Bergman says

    04/20/2015 at 1:22 pm

    Great tips! It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders about staying healthy. A few years ago, I made the switch from running to HIIT workouts and weight training, and I haven’t looked back! I’ve never felt better and it really did shake me out of a workout rut. I hope you enjoy it!

  2. Hannah Diane says

    04/20/2015 at 1:58 pm

    Gotta love pasta and running! :)

  3. Lindsey Smallwood says

    04/20/2015 at 3:40 pm

    Wow – you are inspiring!

    My current manta: Think about what you want most, not what you want in the moment.
    :) Lindsey Smallwood
    http://www.songbirdandanerd.com/

  4. Chelsea B.E. says

    04/20/2015 at 4:17 pm

    Brilliant mantra, Lindsey! I like that a lot. Might be going on the mirror. :)

  5. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says

    04/20/2015 at 7:03 pm

    Love that point– “make choices out of care”. So often it’s out of something else in our hearts that we need to evaluate!

  6. Kristen says

    04/20/2015 at 9:48 pm

    Love this, Chelsea! I have to admit that exercising is a real chore for me, so I envy the fact that you enjoy it. I really like your quote about health: stop comparing and figure out what it means for you. YES. Thank you for the reminder!

  7. Rachel G says

    04/21/2015 at 6:53 am

    Sounds like a good idea to change it up in the exercise department–I know if I get too bored with a certain exercise, I’ll eventually just give up on that exercise altogether. Variety is a good thing for me!

  8. Chelsea B.E. says

    04/21/2015 at 12:57 pm

    Yes! Rachel, I forget the importance and value of mixing things up every now and then.

  9. Chelsea B.E. says

    04/21/2015 at 12:58 pm

    I’m so glad, Kristen! I’ve learned to look at exercise as a whole, a means of caring for myself and enjoying life.. not just losing pounds. It’s been freeing!

  10. alyssa says

    04/22/2015 at 1:46 am

    LOVE your mantra!

  11. Chelsea B.E. says

    04/22/2015 at 11:24 am

    Thanks, Alyssa!

  12. Vanessa King says

    04/22/2015 at 2:47 pm

    I love this idea of sharing how you live well :) Very inspiring!

  13. Becky @dempsterlogbook says

    04/25/2015 at 8:32 pm

    Great tips! Thanks for sharing on Motivational Monday. Hope you will link up again tomorrow night!

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Spiritual experience is a gift, not something to m Spiritual experience is a gift, not something to muster or manufacture. 

If I ever find the guts to get a tattoo, it would be this. A constant reminder of true reality:

I am saved, kept and loved based on objective facts and grounded in a perfect person, Christ, never my subjective feelings and circumstances and abilities. 

Tim Keller says, “what makes you a Christian is Jesus’ work, not what goes on inside you.”

Experiencing God is not a requirement to live life with Him, but it is a sweet gift and worthy of hungering for. 

Grace through faith. Everything. Always.
✨ Her — only wants to eat cheese, most of the ✨

Her — only wants to eat cheese, most of the time walks on her tiptoes, loves playing with the car seat straps, chews on her finger constantly, has the best smile, learning more words and pushing boundaries something serious

Me — not sure what to do with her wild hair, getting creative with God on recharging in moments that aren’t so relaxing, using every minute of nap time for design work and loving it and becoming a bit obsessive with walking our quiet driveway
Some days you wonder how it could be this awesome Some days you wonder how it could be this awesome and other days she keeps trying to eat rocks and you don’t brush your teeth until 3 o’clock. 

Solidarity, parents.
@themasters weekend @themasters weekend
#Repost @allthecounterthings
・・・
(cue ‘I’m So Excited’ by The Pointer Sisters)

One of my biggest giveaways to date!

I believe in @beautycounter, even to gift some GREAT things so that you’ll try them for yourself that they may serve you. 

It’s @themasters Friday, and in my city that means an exciting few days is ahead. 

May it be so with your clean beauty swapping!
(Until April 17th. 😊)

Need suggestions or a guide around the website? Message me or click the link in my bio to take a skincare quiz or to find your right foundation shade or to request samples. 

I’m here to help! And I can’t WAIT to gift someone this box of goodness. 

peep @emeraldoxco amazing coffee
What a joy to spend the morning with the beautiful What a joy to spend the morning with the beautiful @ashtonquattlebaum. 

We knew each other in middle/high school, now we’re adults and because of Beautycounter, reconnecting and working and dreaming together.

HOW. COOL. 

This is my ‘why’ with Beautycounter — the opportunity to cultivate friendships and help and love women where God has them, connected by clean beauty products.
spotting airplanes and sharing goldfish spotting airplanes and sharing goldfish
#Repost @allthecounterthings ・・・ #preachingt #Repost @allthecounterthings
・・・
#preachingtomyself

When you abide in Christ, when you open yourself to His Spirit’s leading and changing, when you trust and obey Him, your whole being can become ministry.

Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God, do it with God, do it and see people as Jesus saw them, with needs and dreams, and love them. 

I have started more endeavors and realized more dreams in the last year then I think in my entire life. Joining @beautycounter was one of them. 

So I encourage you also — 

Take yourself seriously and not too seriously. Work diligently. Dream big. Be faithful. Have fun. Rest on Jesus. Hold it all with open hands. And enjoy it.
Anna when asked if she wants blueberries or to go Anna when asked if she wants blueberries or to go outside. #Easter2021
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