So here I am...back in the saddle. I've been working out with Leslie for a little over a month (2X/wk). I've started focusing on CLEAN eating again and I'm loving the way I feel and the success I've FINALLY started to experience. 12/30/2010 I weighed 285 pounds. Today I weighed 265.5. Yes it's slow. Yes I could have done more, but I AM STILL EXCITED. For the VERY first time in any of my previous, pitiful attempts to lose weight, I feel HOPE.
I have realized that there is no such thing as a "meal off" or a "day off". Really, you just do or don't. You HAVE to live this way all the time IF you want to really live and feel well. I am honestly growing closer to the Lord throughout this journey also. I know He made me wonderfully and fearfully. I can experience "abundant" living when I follow His plan. When I "offer my body as a living sacrifice" I have a MUCH better day. I am learning the connection between body, spirit, mind, soul and I'm enjoying embracing ALL of who I am and who I am becoming.
Yesterday, I had a fabulous time ALONE. That's a new one too. Usually I fear being alone. Usually, I want to be surrounded by people. However, yesterday it was me, God, the water and a trail in Montreat. I pushed myself. It felt GREAT. I sweated, I walked, I jogged and I enjoyed EVERY minute of it! For a brief moment in time I understood how people become runners. I understood the joy of moving, of being outside, of LIVING. I will forever be grateful for that time. I pray that I have many more days, moments, opportunities such as that.
So here's to growing, changing, loving, living, moving, losing AND becoming. Have a great day in Him!!!
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