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Fearfully & wonderfully made

2013-10-30T23:54:00.000-07:00

I wake up much the same this morning as I do in previous mornings, glory to God. My only problem is it's 4:30 am and not 5:30am as it supposed to be; You see, since the clocks changed from BST to GMT (UK) my body clock still thinks it's BST, and only a reprogramming over the next few months will convince it otherwise.

This got me thinking that God is an awesome architect, and is quite intricate in how we are made. Now I don't know the full biology of our make up but I do know that we are made to sync and function with the rhythm of nature.

I love how David summarised the matter in Psalm 139 where he said, " I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are your works; and that my soul knows full well."

Couldn't have put it better myself.

Have yourself a great day.

I NEED TO SHIFT THIS LARD!!

2012-10-10T07:34:00.000-07:00

Two years ago (October, 2010) I was 95Kg (15 St), and 1.73 (5' 8") Meters, that my friends is the stats of someone who is OBESE.

I started a campaign to loose some weight, it was working really well but then came Christmas 2010 and I guess you know the rest. Today I am approximately the same weight and funnily enough height. (93 Kg / 14 St 5lb)

SO WHAT’S THE NEW ACTION PLAN?

Pretty much the same as it was before BUT with some more added DISCIPLINE, as the formula itself was working.

So here is the action plan in brief:

1) Do More

2) Eat less ( as my diet is currently pretty good )

3) Keep a diary of my progress.

Lord I commit all this into your hands

I Know I can do this thing .... see you at the GYM tomorrow!

BREAKING THE STATU QUO

2012-01-28T09:22:00.000-08:00

Recently my family and I were on a twenty mile car trip, and without getting too graphic, but about ten miles into the journey one of the occupants in the car (who will remain nameless) uttered out pardon me, a giggle then ensued and immediately we knew that we had to wind down all four windows. It was quite cold outside and so we had to wind the windows back up and as we continued on our journey acclimatized ourselves to the smell.

Fifteen minutes later, the incident now long forgotten we were almost home, I remembered I had a letter in the car to post which was in my glove box, so I duly pulled over to a pillar-box, and asked my daughter to pop the letter in the post box which she did. On returning to the car (which she was quite comfortable in just one minutes ago) she uttered out poo it stink in here; To which us the remaining occupants of the car replied 'STOP BEING SILLY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE, JUST GET BACK IN THE CAR, We can't smell anything'.

This is one of life's great tragedy we make ourselves comfortable in unbearable situations and then make it the new norm. So much so that when the real deal come along it is quite alien to us, and we often reject it because we get too comfortable in our own filth.

I do not suggest that you attempt this experiment, but, it is often been said that if you were to throw a live frog in a pan of hot water it would jump right out; However, if you were to put that same frog in a pan of cool water and gradually heat up the water you could actually boil the frog to death. Awful thought I know, but that's what most people do from day to day; we work ourselves into an unnatural position then get accept it as the norm, while every ounce of creativity, ambition, love for God and ultimately life get squeezed out of us.

So what is the next step :-

1- Recognition : Assess your current situation daily, whether it is your spiritual life, a target which you've set yourself sometime ago

( Ask the question 'Am I boiling myself to death?)

2 - Change : It's really up to you to take definite steps to break the deadlock

--- Oh and by the way Absolutely no frogs were harmed for the purposes of this blog.--- ;)

Stay Blessed

RoyMcNabb

How much £ $ money would it take to make you financially free?

2012-01-06T16:37:00.000-08:00

The most common answer to the above question is £1 Million ( or whatever your national currency is). The truth is that for most people this figure is a lot less than you think.

Thinking of the proverbial million will only serve to frustrate you, as you struggle in your nine to five to attain what seems an ever elusive target. In fact it can become a literal stumbling block to your desire for financial freedom. A million may well be the figure for some but not for all, so the question then becomes how do I know my 'freedom figure'?

Well there are several things to consider when you work out this figure and your priority in achieving your 'Freedom Figure' such as:-

How old are you now
When would you like to retire ( If at all)
How much is in the bank
Value of Assets/Liabilities in hand
The value of your mortgage if any
Dependants ages and the provisions that is/or will be your responsibility

This list is not exhaustive, but will serve give you a number and believe me, it may not be as big as you think. Once you have this figure written down, you now have a target.

So now you can point aim and fire!

CHICKEN or EGG?

2012-01-02T09:54:00.000-08:00

Wonder how many of you heard the saying which comes first 'the Chicken or the Egg?' Well I guess that would be all of you. The saying is used in situations where 'either way is good, we can't decide', or 'here is as good a starting point as any'. I've never liked that statement actually since for me the solution of which came first is pretty clear. Instead I usually opt for the saying catch 22.

Well, like all good questions and conundrums, you can count on scientists to spend large sums of money, time and effort to come up with the answers which are freely available in the world's best seller the WORD of God/THE BIBLE.

Back in 2010 a bunch of researchers at Sheffield and Warwick Universities came up with the conclusion that has been freely given to us in Genesis 1 Vs 21 ..... 21And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good...

Well the conclusion of the matter, is the Chicken came first ?, Cause it says so in the WORD of God.

HALFWAY THERE

2011-11-30T05:25:00.000-08:00

Well as the Idiom goes ‘Do you see the Glass half full or do you see it half empty?’ I’m definitely a ‘glass half full man’ optimistic if you please, as Mrs McNabb will tell you I’m forever attempting to see the brighter side of stuff in every situation. Even when it’s dead or near dead, my mental attitude is, ‘any moment now there is gonna be a resurrection.’

So Halfway there; about one month ago after being somewhat addicted to facebook for all the wrong unproductive reasons, I decided to leave for two months (but putting in an appearance on Nov. 30^th for one day) so I’ll be fully back 1^st January 2012.

People I love facebook and I believe that can be a force for good, here are a few positives:

- I’ve hooked up with people I’ve lost touch with for years …. YEARS.

- Received many inspiring words/Encouragements and LOL Jokes by way of friends encouragements and status.

- Breaking news and events.

Also being an active Broadcaster, facebook it is an invaluable tool, and leaving facebook for good, would be like throwing out the baby with the bath water; so surely the challenge for me then become to manage my activity/usage.

So you can imagine how difficult it is/was for me to make the break (2 Months). In the first week I was literally shaking / twitching (Not exaggerating so, don’t laugh) but I’ve managed to replace it over the next few weeks with more fulfilling pursuits.

So it may not seem much or a big deal to some, but my halfway there is definitely a ‘half full’ glass moment for me and I’ve learned so much about me in the past month. For me it is a massive achievement, taking on this goliath and the great news is though I’m only halfway there, I’m winning …..

How will I measure victory ……… well by sticking it out till 2012, See you in January.

In the meantime you can hear me on ‘THE GOSPEL SECTOR’ on www.crmk.co.uk/listen Tuesday nights 6-7pm UK time, and/or follow me on twitter @roymcnabb.

Be blessed

RoyMcNabb

WONDER IF I CAN FACE IT?

2011-10-30T14:48:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday 12 October 2011, circa 6:10 am, I feel God asked me the question, "If there was no facebook what would you have done with that time?" My reply, "What time?" while updating my status on my iPhone ( a thing of remarkable beauty I may add), I jumped in my car and headed off to the Gym. Since then it's been playing on my mind; Just how much 'productive' time do I really spend on facebook, the answer was shamefully little indeed. I then did some mental calculation to see how much time I spend on FB, and I was truly embarrassed.

Facebook for me is an extremely useful tool in many ways, the primary ones being:-

1. For keeping in touch with family and friends.

2. I am a broadcaster and use it as a means of communication with listeners.

3. For sharing the Gospel.

However, I have made a drastic decision one which will be tough, but I will try, and that is to have a break from facebook effective from 1st November through 'til December 31st 2011.

That's crazy Roy I hear you say, 'Wouldn't it be better to curb the way you use facebook ?', Well this is true, but I just want to prove to myself that I can do without facebook, though it is a most wonderful and useful tool.

I may however resurface round about end of November 2011 for one day
i.e. my birthday 8)

In the meantime I would love if you'd follow me on twitter :-

- twitter @roymcnabb

- email Roymcnabb@hotmail.com

Oh and don't forget that I am on www.CRMK.co.uk/listen every Tuesday night 6:00-7:00pm

Also while I'm away, If by chance someone hack my account and put something inappropriate on my profile, then please contact me.

For now bye for a while. 8)

THE RUNNING MAN

2011-10-23T14:30:00.000-07:00

On Saturday 22nd October 2011, I ran in the PARKRUN 5Km Run, and though it was a painful experience during and also indeed after, it has been in recent years one of the most rewarding decisions I have made in a long while.

So what I hear you ask would posses a 95kg man to get up on Saturday morning to do a 5Km Run (Knowing full well that the only other run he has ever done in recent times is from the house to the car, when it's raining?).

Well i've been toying with the idea of doing Parkrun for months but always had an excuse; So on Friday night i found an extra bit of courage and registered, with the premise of even walking the course if necessary.

My aim was to finish the race and a bonus would be to keep running; both of which I achieved. Not having done any running before I set myself a target of 35 minutes, but could only muster 39 Min on the day.

I must truly say that I have been bitten by the bug and is looking forward to running it again, hopefully i'll make some improvement ( I'll give it a good old go)

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/miltonkeynes

KICK START ...... AGAIN.

2011-02-15T14:47:00.000-08:00

Ok, so if you have been following my blog you would have remembered that I set myself a target to lose circa 50 lbs in Just over a year. i.e. by my next Birthday Nov. 2011 I am at my ideal weight range.

My plan is to do more and eat less and in so doing this will help me to lose weight and achieve my goals. Well I need to do a more detailed assessment, but I believe I am about 6-8 weeks of track;

I am now left with a dilemma :

a. Do I intensify my keep fit regime and still aim for the original deadline, or

b. Revise the plan?

Well it is a kind of hybrid between the two, which I will unveil on the weekend; But, what I have started doing is to go back to the GYM as I had lapsed towards the end of last year. People it is tough, but I must shift this weight.

I KNOW I CAN.

RoyMcNabb

New year blessings Part 2

2010-12-31T16:33:00.000-08:00

Many messages tonight will be conveying that you need to prune off some old friends that drag you down as they can't follow you to your destiny. For the vast majority of people this is not a wise move as you could be left broken and lonely, unnecessarily as you get all hyped up and start to lob GOOD friends off left right and centre.

In everything prayer has to be the key.

It is true that not everyone can follow you into your destiny, and only those with a really clear focus should employ the direct pruning off method. The method which I favour is this, make your change prayerfully from within and those who are producing drag on your progress will automatically fall off as you become a slick destiny machine. If that doesn't happen then that is the time to employ the direct pruning method.

Despite my advise whatever you do let wisdom be your guide.

2011 can be a great year for you if you seek first the KINGDOM of Heaven (Matt 6:33), and be a blessing to others as you fulfil your purpose.

Have yourself a Splendiferous new year filled with answered prayers and fulfilled dreams.

Roy McNabb

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New Year Blessings Part 1

2010-12-31T12:42:00.000-08:00

The New year is a great time to embark on something new such as Gym, lose weight, giving up meat, becoming more caring, giving up smoking and the list goes on. This is an admirable thing to do as any change for the better is good, moreover any change indicate the presence of life so change is good.

However, I have a slight issue with attaching your efforts to the fact that the calendar has changed date, since the calendar does that every single day. Sure January first is a memorable date, but most resolutions grow weaker and weaker as the month of January goes on. This is why the Gym campaign for members intensify in January. You feel guilty for overindulgence make a crazy decision to enter a 12 month contract with the GYM turn up for one month and you know the rest. This is exactly what happens with all other resolution, Guilt followed by an unrealistic commitment.

Though the new year may work for some, believe me it will not work for the vast majority. Since Christ is a constant, I believe that the best way to seal your desires and realise your resolutions is to place them firmly in the Hands of GOD and NOT in the fact that it is a New Year.

My prayer is that you and yours will have a great new year, and that the very best of your 2010 becomes the very least of your 2011.

RoyMcNabb.

BROKEN SCALE - (Weight A Minute!)

2010-12-28T13:50:00.000-08:00

Remember in my post dated (Tuesday, November 16, 2010) I bought what I considered to be a good bathroom scale to keep consistent weight? well it didn't live up to its claim cause I had to return it to Argos. The scale in question was the SALTER stainless steel body analyser scale (Argos 831/3892). First two weeks of having it all was good but then it just packed up, and by the way this was the second of its type I bought in the past five years. so I returned it and replaced it with a solid mechanical scale. ie just springs. No electronics or batteries to contend with. so my new scale is the EKS large doctors scale (Argos 830/3572).

So far all appears to be OK, will let you know how I get on. The disadvantage of this scale however is, I will not be able to do body, fat, muscle or water content, but I will continue on with just trying to shift the weight as I go. Eat less do more.

I will do a weigh in tomorrow and update you on my progress.

Talk soon

RoyMcNabb

Roy McNabb

When I started on this quest to loose 50lb in 1 year I was under no illusions that it would be easy, furthermore when you take up these challenges all manner of obstacles present themselves.

We are now on Day 44 (Week 7) I am currently 201.2 lbs (as at Monday 13/12/10) this means that I am still ahead of my target. Shifting the weight is now becoming more and more difficult. In addition as of last Friday my working routine and as a result GYM attendance has changed. I will have to come up with some clever method of loosing weight in a controlled manner and yes I will keep you posted.

As it happen I haven’t worked out a grand plan as yet but it will include lots of walking, Exercise bike, Wii Fit and other floor exercises, hey I may even purchase an exercise ball. I have reduced both my calorie intake and cut down on fats and sugars. In future blogs it is my intention to share this data (food log) including the graph of my weight loss. You lucky people I may even show you some profile pictures of my belly, which I intend to craft into a tight six Pac (6PAC)

In closing the formula is as it always was do more and eat less.

As always I value your feedback, and indeed suggestions of things you have done or heard that a good methods of loosing weight.

Till next time see you

RoyMcNabb