Must admit that I do not like to exercise. I especially don't like to sweat. It's so unladylike!! However, now that I've lost 80 pounds I realize that this is my next step in getting healthy. I've been overweight for so many years, my skin is going to need some help finding it's way back to where it's suppose to be. So, I go buy some workout clothes, shoes, special exercise socks, arm band for my IPod, pack up my workout bag and head out to the gym.
I'm thinking to myself I'm really going to see my weight loss increase now that I'm burning all these extra calories. I'd already been doing a lot of walking before starting the gym so I'm expecting big results. Well guess what? I gained 5 pounds. Then I was sick for 3 weeks straight. This was not in my plans and was certainly not motivation for me to continue. BUT I AM! I am at a point in my journey that turning back is not an option. I've talked to a few people and understand now that whenever you start exercising and building muscle that muscle weighs more than fat so you will see a slight weight gain.
The lesson here is not to throw in your sweaty towel! Keep going and going and eventually you'll enjoy working out. Just being honest, I have not arrived at that point yet, but I know I will. My flesh fights me all the time. However, I know that the spirit of God dwells within me and gives me the strength to do what I need to do. One of the songs that is on my "workout" play list is "All Things are Possible". I sometimes have to sing out loud in the gym to keep myself going. Jessica is usually with me and just rolls her eyes at me. It's Ok. I'm getting results and also getting my second wind so look out!
Biggest accomplishment since my last blog - I can now wear a size 18 jean. I'm sure to most of you that still seems huge. However, when you've wore a size 30-32 jean like me it's amazing!!!
So encouraging to hear about your journey! I had a pair of custom Nike IDs made a few years ago with Philippians 2:13 and 4:13 printed on the back of them to remind me that I can exercise in His strength and not my own!
ReplyDelete"I can do all things through Christ who empowers me. I ready for anything and equal to anything through HIM who infuses inner strength into me. I am self sufficient in Christ's sufficiency."
"Not in your own strength-- for it is God who is all the while effectually at work in you energizing and creating in you the power and desire both to will and to work for His good pleasure, satisfaction and delight!"
Thank you for the Word. I love it. It certainly does bring life to me and is ever present in my time of need. :)
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