"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV)
Today I was surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. No they weren't the saints that had gone on before literally, as in death, but they were the saints cheering me on at the finish line. They were the saints running the race in front of me, beside me, and behind me. They were the saints that prayed for me to beat my personal "best".
"Let me run the race that is set before me, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of my faith.." (my emphasis added). Today I was running my race. I am ever so grateful for my friend and sister in Christ, Andi Stewart. She was my help today. When I wanted to give up, just walk, not push myself, or stop she was there. At one point (the last half mile, after Andi had pushed on ahead) I literally felt as if I was going to cry. Several times throughout the race I felt really overwhelmed and then I was reminded that as I was fighting through my pain, my issues, my nausea, why I was even running today. I had/have nothing to prove. Today's run was for a cause greater than me. It was to support a woman named Melanie. Melanie, a single mom of two girls, just fought and BEAT a very aggressive form of breast cancer. At the moment she is cancer free. She is going to have reconstructive surgery in the fall and the medical bills are piling higher than her head. Today's race was to support her. So...my crunchy knee, my stitch in my side, my feeling sorry that I'm still too fat to run as fast as I want...NONE of that was as dramatic, or as life changing as Melanie literally fighting for her life. As I pressed through the selfishness I was able to sprint to the finish line and hear people calling my name. What a blessing. What a joy. What a feeling.
Jesus is the reason that Melanie has been able to navigate cancer with grace, faith and beauty. Jesus is the reason I'm 81 pounds lighter. My faith in my loving God has given me the power, will, commitment to walk this journey. The perfecter of my faith was working on me, even today, during the race. My faith was being made stronger as I realized the beauty of the body of Christ, the church, in action. As people shared in Melanie's burdens we were made lighter. Praise be to God for sending Jesus. Praise be to Him for his loving mercy and grace. Praise be to the Holy Spirit for his guidance and teaching me more about the character of Christ daily. Today I prayed that they didn't see me run the race, or cross the line. Once again I prayed that Jesus would be evident, if even for a moment, through my pain, panting and sweat ;-). His strength is being perfected in my continued weakness. What a DAY!!!
Showing posts with label 5K. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5K. Show all posts
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
3rd Time's the Charm???
Ok...my third race is Sat. morning. I'm hoping I can break the 40 minute time barrier. I've run the course once and I didn't time myself. The course has a few hills that are well...hilly ;). I'm also dealing with a "crunchy" knee. At this time it isn't painful, but it sure is noisy. My husband and children ask me to stop bending around them. I probably should have it looked at soon, just to avoid injury and confirm that all is well.
Wish I had more to say/report, but at the moment I'm at a stand still again. I can't wait for the day I can type...199. That day is getting closer. I did have an exciting workout last night. Leslie timed my circuits. My first round was 5:06. My second was 4 something...Third was 4:07 and last was just under four minutes. It was fun to push myself. I'm not sure of my consistency because my partner and I were sharing kettle bells. So some rounds I did exercises with the 20s and others the 25s. Anywho...it was fun and I'm sore today.
Wish I had more to say/report, but at the moment I'm at a stand still again. I can't wait for the day I can type...199. That day is getting closer. I did have an exciting workout last night. Leslie timed my circuits. My first round was 5:06. My second was 4 something...Third was 4:07 and last was just under four minutes. It was fun to push myself. I'm not sure of my consistency because my partner and I were sharing kettle bells. So some rounds I did exercises with the 20s and others the 25s. Anywho...it was fun and I'm sore today.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The Amazing Race
I'm not talking about the reality show. I'm talking about the 5K that I participated in yesterday. It was amazing for many reasons. It was a race celebrating adoption. I am so grateful that my family was blessed to foster 27 children in 8+ years with Bethany Christian Services. This was a learning experience that I value as a person, Christian, wife and mother. My youngest brother Tyler was adopted on his first birthday. It's been a difficult journey for him and there might be times that he wishes his life had turned out differently (many 19 year olds do), but I do think overall he's very glad to have been adopted into the Morgan family. Yesterday was also powerful for me as I contemplated, meditated upon the promise and joy of having been adopted into the family of God. Jew and Gentile alike have a place in His heart. Forever I will be in awe of His grace to me.
There was another reason that yesterday was so special. As my mother, husband and some of the dearest friends a gal can have waited at the finish line for me to cross I also knew that somewhere on that course was my sister-in-law, Nathalie, my oldest brother, Greg, my father, and my three oldest children. How is it that I could be so blessed? Although I did not make my personal goal of 38 minutes I did beat the time from my first race in February. I completed my 5K in 40 minutes 32 seconds. This picture is of me running back to get Jesse and JoyAnn as they finished the race with their Uncle Greg in an hour!!!
Joseph and my Dad were the VERY last people to cross the line. The clock had already been stopped and awards were being given. However, it didn't matter to me. I ran back to help him across the line. No cameras were present but my heart will always remember that moment. This was a BIG deal for a kid on the autism spectrum who abhors physical exertion. He finished something he started and did it without complaining. What a trooper. I am so thankful that my Dad stayed steady with him and helped him see this through until the finish.
I ran across that line confidently, knowing I had done my best. I kept a steady pace at 160bpm. It wasn't until later that day that my sis-in-law, Nat, noticed that a friend of hers that had participated in the race posted using "Map My Run". Her GPS on her smart phone actually mapped the course at 3.42 miles. Interesting.....huh???? Regardless, I enjoyed myself and am completely hooked on running. Although my newly "crunchy" knee might need some Biofreeze and a support when running.
It was a peaceful, rewarding day and I was completely blessed by my husband and children. My entire family really overwhelmed me with love. Spending time with my nephews, friends, family was a joy. Praise be to God that gives me the grace to run the truly AMAZING race mentioned in Phil. 3:12-14 "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
Happy Mother's Day to anyone reading this that falls into that category :-).
Blessings to you ALL!
There was another reason that yesterday was so special. As my mother, husband and some of the dearest friends a gal can have waited at the finish line for me to cross I also knew that somewhere on that course was my sister-in-law, Nathalie, my oldest brother, Greg, my father, and my three oldest children. How is it that I could be so blessed? Although I did not make my personal goal of 38 minutes I did beat the time from my first race in February. I completed my 5K in 40 minutes 32 seconds. This picture is of me running back to get Jesse and JoyAnn as they finished the race with their Uncle Greg in an hour!!!
Joseph and my Dad were the VERY last people to cross the line. The clock had already been stopped and awards were being given. However, it didn't matter to me. I ran back to help him across the line. No cameras were present but my heart will always remember that moment. This was a BIG deal for a kid on the autism spectrum who abhors physical exertion. He finished something he started and did it without complaining. What a trooper. I am so thankful that my Dad stayed steady with him and helped him see this through until the finish.
I ran across that line confidently, knowing I had done my best. I kept a steady pace at 160bpm. It wasn't until later that day that my sis-in-law, Nat, noticed that a friend of hers that had participated in the race posted using "Map My Run". Her GPS on her smart phone actually mapped the course at 3.42 miles. Interesting.....huh???? Regardless, I enjoyed myself and am completely hooked on running. Although my newly "crunchy" knee might need some Biofreeze and a support when running.
It was a peaceful, rewarding day and I was completely blessed by my husband and children. My entire family really overwhelmed me with love. Spending time with my nephews, friends, family was a joy. Praise be to God that gives me the grace to run the truly AMAZING race mentioned in Phil. 3:12-14 "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
Happy Mother's Day to anyone reading this that falls into that category :-).
Blessings to you ALL!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Joining the "Ready for Summer Challenge"
So I have a new "friend" and follower. She just recently mentioned a challenge in one of her posts. I thought it might be a good idea for me to join. Feel free to come along and let's ALL get ready for SUMMER.
I'm a few days behind. The challenge started Monday March 25th. I'm not discouraged though. I'll link up on Sundays as required but count my weeks from Thursday to Thursday. 10 weeks to grow, change, become more fit and see those numbers moving on down. Four areas where I can really focus. These focus areas are as follows: Weight loss goal, Non scale goal, Exercise goal, Nutrition goal. Each week there will be a "mini challenge" that is completely optional.
So here are my four goals for this challenge.
1. Weight loss goal: 18 pounds
2. Non scale goal: Fit into a size 18 jeans that I bought from the store and they currently don't fit. This is down from squeezing myself into a 26.
3. Exercise goal: Run another 5K (on May 12th) and do it in 38 minutes or less. This will be my second 5K and cutting four minutes off my previous time.
4. Nutrition goal: Drink at least 64 oz. of water daily and eat at least one fruit and veggie daily.
WOW! Those might have been a bit ambitious, but hey that's what a challenge is for, huh???? For those of you thight might be reading this for the first time as of this morning the scales said 220. That's 65.6 pounds since Oct. 31, 2010. Slow going, but oh so worth it. I really started seeing the weight drop off after I FULLY committed myself in late Sept. 2011. I haven't been below 200 pounds since 2001 (my first child was born that year). I'm currently within 10 pounds of my wedding weight. I have seen weight loss success one other time in my adult life. Before I got pregnant with Joseph I went from 225 to 180. So, at this point in my journey I've lost more weight at one time than I ever have. I've lost LITERALLY one of my children. :-). My daugther weighs 62 pounds. So odd to think of trying to put her on my back and run a 5K. I can hardly remember what it felt like to have that weight on my body. I can't imagine what it would feel like to lose another 62 pounds. AMAZING!!!
I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. Blessings to you ALL!!!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
On the Move
Spring is in the air and I'm on the move. The last two weeks at CSI class I've really been trying to pick up the pace of my short interval runs. I chose the heavier weights today in class and I really concentrated on form. Last night at my FIT class I chose to walk up an incline AND add an extra hill. I added distance and shortened time on my Sunday walk and I'm going to try and jog another 3.1 miles this weekend. I have not jogged a 5K since my race in Feb. I have walked, jogged, moved and lifted, but I haven't gone 3.1 without stopping. It's time to do it again!!!
I have a race in May that I am STOKED about. This race is special because my family will be participating. My older brother Philip and sis-in-law Tammy will be jogging/running. I think the most special part of the day is that Nathalie my other sis-in-law will be participating. I'm not sure to the extent she will be walking/jogging as she consults the doc about her chemo on March 29th. Greg my older brother I'm sure will be there in some capacity. I'm even hoping (hint, hint) that he and/or my Dad will walk with my older 3 in the 5K walk. What a glorious time it will be for ALL of us. You see mostly we just get together as a family to eat, socialize and/or open presents. I cannot remember a time EVER when we purposefully gathered together for a physical event. My brother Philip, sis Tammy and I all were in a marching band at the same time. Philip and Greg marched together in high school. I think Philip and Greg might have been on same teams growing up, but I can't remember ALL of us doing something together. My heart is saddened that Tyler can't join us, but right now his physical condition limits it. Please keep praying for his seizure disorder and problems with his foot. I'm gonna KEEP praying that one day I will walk/jog/run alongside of him. The same for mom. Once her new knee is in she'll be moving right along. Our trainer Leslie has BIG plans for her :-)...hehehehehe have fun mom.
So with Spring in my step, the PROMISE as my focus, surrounded by my friends and family (such a great cloud of witnesses...can you tell I've been studying Hebrews 11) I'm gonna get to moving. Here is my friend Bobi's favorite song to spur you on to "moving" today. Be blessed!!!!
This is MercyMe's "Move"
I have a race in May that I am STOKED about. This race is special because my family will be participating. My older brother Philip and sis-in-law Tammy will be jogging/running. I think the most special part of the day is that Nathalie my other sis-in-law will be participating. I'm not sure to the extent she will be walking/jogging as she consults the doc about her chemo on March 29th. Greg my older brother I'm sure will be there in some capacity. I'm even hoping (hint, hint) that he and/or my Dad will walk with my older 3 in the 5K walk. What a glorious time it will be for ALL of us. You see mostly we just get together as a family to eat, socialize and/or open presents. I cannot remember a time EVER when we purposefully gathered together for a physical event. My brother Philip, sis Tammy and I all were in a marching band at the same time. Philip and Greg marched together in high school. I think Philip and Greg might have been on same teams growing up, but I can't remember ALL of us doing something together. My heart is saddened that Tyler can't join us, but right now his physical condition limits it. Please keep praying for his seizure disorder and problems with his foot. I'm gonna KEEP praying that one day I will walk/jog/run alongside of him. The same for mom. Once her new knee is in she'll be moving right along. Our trainer Leslie has BIG plans for her :-)...hehehehehe have fun mom.
So with Spring in my step, the PROMISE as my focus, surrounded by my friends and family (such a great cloud of witnesses...can you tell I've been studying Hebrews 11) I'm gonna get to moving. Here is my friend Bobi's favorite song to spur you on to "moving" today. Be blessed!!!!
This is MercyMe's "Move"
Monday, March 19, 2012
Happy Birthday to Me
So today I am grateful for my birthday. 36 years of life I've been blessed with and so excited for another year. This year I want to experience an abundant life as described in John 10:10. This is going to be a year to dream, change, grow and become. A chance to learn, embrace, release and discern. 37 is going to be an opportunity to lose and win, to commit, forgive and be forgiven, and laugh, love and LIVE!!!
My sweet LIFE group celebrated all of the March birthdays last night by having a cookout. After a nice walk/jog/hike in Montreat I was greeted by the laughter and sounds of fellowship. Literally at times my LIFE group has been my lifeline. Sharing things with them over the last few months and years has been a joy. Jan made a red velvet cake. Yes I did have a little piece and a cup of coffee. It was wonderful. I think one of the most liberating things along this journey is to know that food doesn't control me. I control it!!! I can CHOOSE whether or not to eat something. That is a great feeling.
So I'm going to be surrounded by food today. A birthday lunch, more cake (which tonight I will say "no" to) and of course dinner. Today my choices might be a little harder, but that's ok. I know if I stop, think, pray and ask for help I can make the RIGHT decision. This is empowering. Now I don't always get this right, but I make more right choices than wrong choices these days. For THAT I'm so grateful.
I'm at another stand still in my weight loss. I keep going from 62-65 pounds down and back up and back down. I've got to kick it up on the cardio and figure out what's going on food wise. I'm praying for revelation and motivation to make it through these next few pounds. I am nine pounds from the goal I had set for myself for this day. I'm not gonna give up though, I'm just gonna work HARDER!!!
Also, I'm so thankful for my family. My sister in law Nathalie was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago. She has had the tumor removed, her lymph nodes were clean, but she starts chemo very soon. Praise God for early detection and a positive prognosis. On May 12th prayerfully a large portion of our family will be participating in a 5K walk/run alongside Nathalie. I think the older three kids are going to walk with her. I think Tammy and myself will be jogging and Philip as well (although I'm sure I'll eat his dust). It's gonna be a lot of fun and a gift that Nathalie will be healthy enough to do this event. That's one of the best birthday gifts I could EVER have received.
Ok. Enough of this. I've got to get ready for lunch. Have a GREAT day!
My sweet LIFE group celebrated all of the March birthdays last night by having a cookout. After a nice walk/jog/hike in Montreat I was greeted by the laughter and sounds of fellowship. Literally at times my LIFE group has been my lifeline. Sharing things with them over the last few months and years has been a joy. Jan made a red velvet cake. Yes I did have a little piece and a cup of coffee. It was wonderful. I think one of the most liberating things along this journey is to know that food doesn't control me. I control it!!! I can CHOOSE whether or not to eat something. That is a great feeling.
So I'm going to be surrounded by food today. A birthday lunch, more cake (which tonight I will say "no" to) and of course dinner. Today my choices might be a little harder, but that's ok. I know if I stop, think, pray and ask for help I can make the RIGHT decision. This is empowering. Now I don't always get this right, but I make more right choices than wrong choices these days. For THAT I'm so grateful.
I'm at another stand still in my weight loss. I keep going from 62-65 pounds down and back up and back down. I've got to kick it up on the cardio and figure out what's going on food wise. I'm praying for revelation and motivation to make it through these next few pounds. I am nine pounds from the goal I had set for myself for this day. I'm not gonna give up though, I'm just gonna work HARDER!!!
Also, I'm so thankful for my family. My sister in law Nathalie was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago. She has had the tumor removed, her lymph nodes were clean, but she starts chemo very soon. Praise God for early detection and a positive prognosis. On May 12th prayerfully a large portion of our family will be participating in a 5K walk/run alongside Nathalie. I think the older three kids are going to walk with her. I think Tammy and myself will be jogging and Philip as well (although I'm sure I'll eat his dust). It's gonna be a lot of fun and a gift that Nathalie will be healthy enough to do this event. That's one of the best birthday gifts I could EVER have received.
Ok. Enough of this. I've got to get ready for lunch. Have a GREAT day!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Season of Lent
No this isn't a post about giving up chocolate...hehehehe
We ARE going to observe Lent as a family this year. We have not worshipped in a liturgical church for several years (since 2005). During these next forty days the Flint family is going to practice and observe simplicity, Sabbath, resting, meditation, togetherness. By giving up things that distract us (the good for the best) it is my prayer that we would encounter Jesus and understand the fullness of His Salvation for us. Nathan is going to be leading us in morning and evening devotions, prayer and Scripture reading. The kids will be reading also and we will be writing Scripture daily. I will try and update via blog as to what we are experiencing as a family.
I have a few books on my reading list for this time period. I have set some goals and am THRILLED about this journey. Lent doesn't have to be sad...just solemn. Solemn isn't bad. Most of my life I've been too hyper, too stimulated, too overwhelmed. This time of reflection, meditation, journaling is not only going to benefit me and my family spiritually I pray that I can see a breakthrough physically. I have a goal of being below 200 pounds for the first time in 12 years. I want to see 199 by May 20th. That's 88 days from today. On May 20th I hope to run in the Biltmore Kiwani's 5K on the Biltmore Estate. I hope to have a group of friends with me (this time running beside/with me).
This journey of weight loss has definitely been a spiritual one for me. I have realized that I have spent years of my life sinning against myself and destroying my body. I've hurt those I've loved and I've grieved the very heart of God. Years I've experienced shame, guilt, sorrow, fear and mistrust all surrounding food and relationships. It's all connected for me and I'm so excited to see and experience even more revelation during this 40 day journey. As I journey to the cross I pray that spiritually and figuratively that there would be LESS of me and MORE of HIM!!!
Blessings to you all,
Janelle
We ARE going to observe Lent as a family this year. We have not worshipped in a liturgical church for several years (since 2005). During these next forty days the Flint family is going to practice and observe simplicity, Sabbath, resting, meditation, togetherness. By giving up things that distract us (the good for the best) it is my prayer that we would encounter Jesus and understand the fullness of His Salvation for us. Nathan is going to be leading us in morning and evening devotions, prayer and Scripture reading. The kids will be reading also and we will be writing Scripture daily. I will try and update via blog as to what we are experiencing as a family.
I have a few books on my reading list for this time period. I have set some goals and am THRILLED about this journey. Lent doesn't have to be sad...just solemn. Solemn isn't bad. Most of my life I've been too hyper, too stimulated, too overwhelmed. This time of reflection, meditation, journaling is not only going to benefit me and my family spiritually I pray that I can see a breakthrough physically. I have a goal of being below 200 pounds for the first time in 12 years. I want to see 199 by May 20th. That's 88 days from today. On May 20th I hope to run in the Biltmore Kiwani's 5K on the Biltmore Estate. I hope to have a group of friends with me (this time running beside/with me).
This journey of weight loss has definitely been a spiritual one for me. I have realized that I have spent years of my life sinning against myself and destroying my body. I've hurt those I've loved and I've grieved the very heart of God. Years I've experienced shame, guilt, sorrow, fear and mistrust all surrounding food and relationships. It's all connected for me and I'm so excited to see and experience even more revelation during this 40 day journey. As I journey to the cross I pray that spiritually and figuratively that there would be LESS of me and MORE of HIM!!!
Blessings to you all,
Janelle
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Breakthrough
I completed my first 5K race on Saturday here in Black Mountain, NC. It was a VERY chilly 18 degrees. The annual Valentine's Run was a success and I finished in 43:01 almost 2 minutes UNDER my personal goal. I also was NOT the last person across the finish line. There's an odd bit about that "goal". Even as I was running the race I was thinking, you know the person that finishes last still wins if he/she is trying their hardest. I stayed after I crossed the line and cheered on the people that finished after me. There were other races that had done that for me, so I wanted to show others the same courtesy. What a feeling it was to see the finish line! There really aren't words to tell you the power I felt as I sprinted, yes sprinted, to cross the line. The big red digital clock said 42:51, but my "official" time was 43:01. My family and friends were waiting for me at the finish and my husband ran towards me and then beside me as I crossed. There were hugs, tears and words of encouragement. I'm hooked. I want to do it again. I can easily see how people become addicted to running.
I have come so far. I have made such progress. I have made big accomplishments, acheived many goals, but I haven't crossed my ULTIMATE finish line. Many more pounds, many more inches, many more fitness goals are yet to be conquered. This is one of the toughest parts of my journey, learning to balance excitement, pride, a false sense of security, willpower, joy, etc. I want to keep working. I don't EVER want to go back. There just has to be a better way. I can't go back. It still feels so odd saying to people..."I did well", "It was good day", "Yes, I've lost almost 60 pounds". These kinds of statements still feel like bragging. When I share something good or positive it feels selfish. What's that about? Does this ever get any easier? When will I not feel so overwhelmed?
Yet, even in the midst of all of this, Sat. was a breakthrough. I'm definitely hooked. Clean eating, fitness, running, exercising, it's where it's at. I'm a different person. Sat. showed me that I CAN do all things through Christ. I had faith that I could run a 5K and I did it with God's help and a lot of hard work of my own. I also had the support of two friends that ran beside me (Leslie Raper/trainer, and Drew Jorgensen/friend and sponsor). There was my sweet husband and three oldest children at the finish line, and my dear friends Jan and Mandy. I am such a blessed woman.
Change is not only possible...it DOES happen. Not to the person with the most money, most luck, right place/right time. It happens to normal, hard-working, people with faith who are willing to even be willing. Hang in there. I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
I'm NOT a Miley Cyrus fan, but I do like this song. Here's "The Climb".
I have come so far. I have made such progress. I have made big accomplishments, acheived many goals, but I haven't crossed my ULTIMATE finish line. Many more pounds, many more inches, many more fitness goals are yet to be conquered. This is one of the toughest parts of my journey, learning to balance excitement, pride, a false sense of security, willpower, joy, etc. I want to keep working. I don't EVER want to go back. There just has to be a better way. I can't go back. It still feels so odd saying to people..."I did well", "It was good day", "Yes, I've lost almost 60 pounds". These kinds of statements still feel like bragging. When I share something good or positive it feels selfish. What's that about? Does this ever get any easier? When will I not feel so overwhelmed?
Yet, even in the midst of all of this, Sat. was a breakthrough. I'm definitely hooked. Clean eating, fitness, running, exercising, it's where it's at. I'm a different person. Sat. showed me that I CAN do all things through Christ. I had faith that I could run a 5K and I did it with God's help and a lot of hard work of my own. I also had the support of two friends that ran beside me (Leslie Raper/trainer, and Drew Jorgensen/friend and sponsor). There was my sweet husband and three oldest children at the finish line, and my dear friends Jan and Mandy. I am such a blessed woman.
Change is not only possible...it DOES happen. Not to the person with the most money, most luck, right place/right time. It happens to normal, hard-working, people with faith who are willing to even be willing. Hang in there. I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
I'm NOT a Miley Cyrus fan, but I do like this song. Here's "The Climb".
Saturday, January 28, 2012
"Before" and "After" ish...
The picture on the left was at the harvest festival for Mtn. View church on Oct. 31, 2010. The one on the right was taken after my workout by my trainer Leslie Raper on January 26, 2012. I am down 55.1 pound as of this picture. I a little over 1/3 of the way there. Thanks for supporting me on this journey.
I hope to get to my measurements next week. I didn't measure on the 10/31/10 because honestly a regular tape measure wouldn't fit around me. I measured in Sept. 2011 so I'll use those as my starting point I guess.
Still working on C25K on my own and running with my trainer. Yesterday I jogged 46 mintues and covered 2.75 miles. Yeah me. Registered for first race on February 11, 2012. So much is happening. I'm excited.
Hang in there and have a GREAT weekend.
Janelle
I hope to get to my measurements next week. I didn't measure on the 10/31/10 because honestly a regular tape measure wouldn't fit around me. I measured in Sept. 2011 so I'll use those as my starting point I guess.
Still working on C25K on my own and running with my trainer. Yesterday I jogged 46 mintues and covered 2.75 miles. Yeah me. Registered for first race on February 11, 2012. So much is happening. I'm excited.
Hang in there and have a GREAT weekend.
Janelle
Monday, December 5, 2011
Victory Looks Good on Me!!!
I had a truly remarkable and glorious weekend. It's one that I want to journal so I can go back to this time for encouragement in days to come.
Saturday Nathan took me to Belk and bought me a NEW OUTFIT! A beautiful pair of gray/black dress pants (2 sizes smaller I might add) and an eye popping red sweater with a dramatic neckline (once again 2 sizes smaller). Both pieces were on sale and we even looked at shoes, but just couldn't find the right pair. I was so blessed and honestly felt beautiful. Nathan's eyes lit up when I came out of the dressing room. He was the one that suggested I get the smaller size in the sweater. I was blessed by his encouragement, love and support. After our shopping trip we went to eat at Pomodoro's S. with Mandy and Jamie Dunham. We had a GREAT time, a lovely meal (that didn't bother my tummy..YEAH), and a blessed time of sharing. After that we wisked away to make it to Biltmore Baptist Church for the annual Carolina Mountain Christmas Spectacular. It was just that "spectacular". It was different from anything I've seen or heard before. I was especially impressed with the orchestra. They did a fabulous job. We came home to an EMPTY house (thanks to the Barker family) and watched an episode of 24.
After sleeping a little bit later on Sunday morning I got up, put on my new outfit and got ready for church. We decided to attend Bethel Baptist (my in-law's church). Boy am I glad we did! My father-in-law did a fablous job as the narrator and the sweet, little choir presented the Christmas story in a clear, precious, uncluttered way. Afterwards we joined our family for lunch and had a great time. When we arrived home I REALLY wanted a nap. However, I put my workout clothes on and took my bootie up to Montreat. I walked the Gate/Elizabeth's path and then up Texas Rd. and around Lake Susan. On the way back to the truck I jogged almost 3/4 mile. I was SOOOO pleased. I couldn't believe I was capable of all that. Not my best time in the world, but I logged 2.5 miles in 49 minutes. Everyday I'm getting stronger. It's exciting and humbling all at the same time. LIFE group was after that. I didn't feel tempted to overeat and I had the opportunity to share what a spiritual battle/journey this weight loss is. I felt loved, supported and prayed for by my sweet faith family. I am choosing moment by moment to submit and surrender my will to Christ's care and control and to humble myself to allow God to change me. WOW! It's tough, but oh so good.
Today I went for my regular Monday/Wednesday class with Leslie Raper and my girls (Sue and Angie). It was a powerful, challenging and fun workout (as usual). Afterwards I went with Leslie to Azalea park and we walked/jogged for 25 minutes. There was MUCH more jogging than walking and I couldn't be more excited. I've decided to REALLY do a 5K in February of next year. We are going to continue our prep/training. Leslie said she would run it with me. What a friend. I'm so blessed that God brought her into my life. I feel completely empowered. Tomorrow is my first new patient appointment with Dr. Eric Lewis. I really feel as if things are coming together.
Victory looks good on me!!!!
PS. As of today I'm down 43.3 pounds!!!
Saturday Nathan took me to Belk and bought me a NEW OUTFIT! A beautiful pair of gray/black dress pants (2 sizes smaller I might add) and an eye popping red sweater with a dramatic neckline (once again 2 sizes smaller). Both pieces were on sale and we even looked at shoes, but just couldn't find the right pair. I was so blessed and honestly felt beautiful. Nathan's eyes lit up when I came out of the dressing room. He was the one that suggested I get the smaller size in the sweater. I was blessed by his encouragement, love and support. After our shopping trip we went to eat at Pomodoro's S. with Mandy and Jamie Dunham. We had a GREAT time, a lovely meal (that didn't bother my tummy..YEAH), and a blessed time of sharing. After that we wisked away to make it to Biltmore Baptist Church for the annual Carolina Mountain Christmas Spectacular. It was just that "spectacular". It was different from anything I've seen or heard before. I was especially impressed with the orchestra. They did a fabulous job. We came home to an EMPTY house (thanks to the Barker family) and watched an episode of 24.
After sleeping a little bit later on Sunday morning I got up, put on my new outfit and got ready for church. We decided to attend Bethel Baptist (my in-law's church). Boy am I glad we did! My father-in-law did a fablous job as the narrator and the sweet, little choir presented the Christmas story in a clear, precious, uncluttered way. Afterwards we joined our family for lunch and had a great time. When we arrived home I REALLY wanted a nap. However, I put my workout clothes on and took my bootie up to Montreat. I walked the Gate/Elizabeth's path and then up Texas Rd. and around Lake Susan. On the way back to the truck I jogged almost 3/4 mile. I was SOOOO pleased. I couldn't believe I was capable of all that. Not my best time in the world, but I logged 2.5 miles in 49 minutes. Everyday I'm getting stronger. It's exciting and humbling all at the same time. LIFE group was after that. I didn't feel tempted to overeat and I had the opportunity to share what a spiritual battle/journey this weight loss is. I felt loved, supported and prayed for by my sweet faith family. I am choosing moment by moment to submit and surrender my will to Christ's care and control and to humble myself to allow God to change me. WOW! It's tough, but oh so good.
Today I went for my regular Monday/Wednesday class with Leslie Raper and my girls (Sue and Angie). It was a powerful, challenging and fun workout (as usual). Afterwards I went with Leslie to Azalea park and we walked/jogged for 25 minutes. There was MUCH more jogging than walking and I couldn't be more excited. I've decided to REALLY do a 5K in February of next year. We are going to continue our prep/training. Leslie said she would run it with me. What a friend. I'm so blessed that God brought her into my life. I feel completely empowered. Tomorrow is my first new patient appointment with Dr. Eric Lewis. I really feel as if things are coming together.
Victory looks good on me!!!!
PS. As of today I'm down 43.3 pounds!!!
Friday, September 16, 2011
My Very First 5K
There was no starting pistol. No people cheering me on at the finish line. There was no number assigned or special jersey worn. In fact there wasn't anyone or anything but me.
Today I walked the Fall by the Tracks 5K route JUST to see if I could even do it. I mean I haven't walked more than 2.5 miles in at least 5 years. That is a sad fact, but true. I've been walking regularly for the last several weeks and thought I could do it, but wanted to make it all the way without stopping. Once I started I thought hey I can do this, but I hope I can do it in less than an hour and a half. Well when I finished I looked at my stopwatch and I had walked 5K in 53 minutes.
Now I am FULLY aware that this is a SLOW pace to joggers/runners. I am aware that if I were actually to enter this race and complete it in this time I would be the LAST one across the finish line. However, today it wasn't about that. It was about being as strong as I could be and doing something new. It was about pushing myself a little farther. It was about visualizing myself doing something and completing it!!!!
While on my walk I saw two things I can't wrap my mind around.....The beauty of God's creation and Disc Golf. What's up with that sport???? Anywho..... I am thinking about entering this race officially, but it's only 17 days and I'm not sure I could shed enough time to not be embarrassed. Leslie (my trainer) thinks I should give it a go, but I'm not sure. There's always next year. So anyway...I'm a happy girl. I did it and I know it won't be the last time I walk 5K or MORE. Have a great weekend.
Today I walked the Fall by the Tracks 5K route JUST to see if I could even do it. I mean I haven't walked more than 2.5 miles in at least 5 years. That is a sad fact, but true. I've been walking regularly for the last several weeks and thought I could do it, but wanted to make it all the way without stopping. Once I started I thought hey I can do this, but I hope I can do it in less than an hour and a half. Well when I finished I looked at my stopwatch and I had walked 5K in 53 minutes.
Now I am FULLY aware that this is a SLOW pace to joggers/runners. I am aware that if I were actually to enter this race and complete it in this time I would be the LAST one across the finish line. However, today it wasn't about that. It was about being as strong as I could be and doing something new. It was about pushing myself a little farther. It was about visualizing myself doing something and completing it!!!!
While on my walk I saw two things I can't wrap my mind around.....The beauty of God's creation and Disc Golf. What's up with that sport???? Anywho..... I am thinking about entering this race officially, but it's only 17 days and I'm not sure I could shed enough time to not be embarrassed. Leslie (my trainer) thinks I should give it a go, but I'm not sure. There's always next year. So anyway...I'm a happy girl. I did it and I know it won't be the last time I walk 5K or MORE. Have a great weekend.
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