If you ask me what I came to life to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud.
~ Emile Zola

Hello, welcome to my  blog!

I’m Sheila aka Foodie on the Move. I’m a twenty something years old Filipino-American living in Baytown, Texas (about 30 min. away from Houston) with my wonderful husband, Scott. We have a dog child name Sawyer who is a mix between a jack russel and schnauzer. He’s wonderful! I’m a Christian, a wife, a friend, a personal trainer (currently not working), and a college student pursuing a degree in physical therapy. I’m passionate about healthy cooking, foods, and trying out new recipes. I love being physically active. Wether it’s running, biking, hiking, training for jiu-jitsu, swimming, going to the gym, walking the dog, gardening, etc. I like doing it all!  I consider myself to have a crazy, beautiful, healthy life – it’s all about finding a balance. My purpose for this blog is to share different passions and desires I have in my life.

Marriage

I’ve been married to my best friend, Scott, for four years. We got married on April 22, 2006 and it has been one heck of a ride. It has been filled with challenges, growth, changes, self-sacrificing, and lots of lovin’. I love this guy with all my heart and I have God to thank for bringing him into my life. Scott has blessed my life in so many ways and I absolutely can’t see living my life without him. We’ve learned so much about uncondtional love through our marriage and what it means to be husband and wife. Our hope and prayer as a married couple is to bless others through our marriage and be an example for others. We’re still imperfect people, we still make mistakes, we still get into silly fights/arguments/disagreements, and we’ll probably never ever have a perfect marriage BUT we do love each other and we love God. As long as God is the center of our marriage I know we will be okay. My husband is God’s evidence of grace in my life – I am so grateful for him.

Active & Healthy

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31

The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.

I strongly believe in living a healthy and active lifestyle. This is the reason why I decided to name my blog, Foodie on the Move. As much as I love food, I am also constantly moving around, physically. I run, I bike, I train in jiu-jitsu, I play, I enjoy being physically active. We only get one life and one body so might as well use it and take care of it.  I used to have the wrong idea about what it means to be active and healthy. I had a very negative attitude about healthy living and saw it as something you do when you need to lose weight. I was an overweight teenager growing up and went through a lot of trials and hardships. Throughout all that, God showed me a life worth living. A life that no longer focused on outward appearance and the size jeans/dress I wear. Eating healthy and exercising daily has become part of my life. I no longer obsessed with it and I see it as a positive thing that I can use to encourage others around me. I am using my body the way God designed it to be used and I believe in living a life that brings joy and happiness. Most importantly, by making healthy choices in life I am honoring God by honoring and respecting my body.

FAITH

I will not be the person I am today without God. My relationship with Him is extremely important and I cannot imagine my life without Him. He has helped me get through so much and has guided me in everything  I do. I’ve learned to truly love and care for people because of Him. I’ve learned to forgive and sacrifice because of Him. I have a purpose in life because of Him. I am imperfect living in an imperfect world. I make mistakes and I fall short, I’m still human. I am grateful for the life God has given me and I try to enjoy every single moment of it.

FUN FACTS

• I was born in the Philippines and came to the U.S. when I was 9 years old
• I started training in Brazillian Jiu-jitsu in June 2010
• I would like to train in Judo someday
• I’ve changed my major several times
• I’ve finally chosen to study Physical Therapy & I know I’m going to really enjoy it
• I love chocolate, especially white chocolate
• I have a dog child name Sawyer – he’s a jack russel mix with schnauzer
• I am part Japanese and Spaniard
• I’m a t-shirt, jeans, and coverse type of gal
• I love playing pranks on people
• I absolutely love to laugh
• I love and enjoy cooking
• I own a lot of cookbooks
• I love trying out new restaurants
• I have more workout clothes than regular clothes
• I would lke to travel with my husband for a whole year before our first child
• I’m afraid of heights
• I hate snakes
• I play guitar and I love to sing
• The hubby and I have a heart for mission work and people
• I floss every night, it’s a must
• I would love to do a triathlon one day but I suck at swimming
• I love  yoga
• I want to one day own a road bike
• I’m  a geek
• My favorite tv shows are: The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Lost