It's the first time we have ever stuck to working out, eating healthier and eating almost no sugar on a schedule of sorts and it feels great.
Loren's been running laps around the hospital that's across the street from our house. He's doing over two miles each go now. We have been "playing" on the Wii doing yoga, strength training, aerobics and balance games. All fun and all a super work out. To spice things up we set out today to our local park and set up an Statema Family Obstacle Course. We spent an hour running, jumping rope, hopping, play soccer & Frisbee. Our dog even got in on the action. Her doggy friend Perry showed up and wore her out. The best part about heading to the park and setting this all up was that it was fun. We got fresh air, some vit D and a whole lot of exercise in the process. We've learned we have to make working out fun for all or we'll never want to do it and would fail at keeping it up. And, I've learned that I'm a much less grouch person when I get out of the house and get outside to move around a bit. I feel more like myself when we can do that.
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| Statema Family Obstacle Course. |
Exercising and eating more fruit and veggies has been the easier part for me. The hard part (initially) was the sugar on Sunday's only part. I don't eat a ton of sugar but I ate enough for it to make a difference. This past week I really surprised myself. I found my will power and it was a good find. At bible study there was food out for our "welcome back" meeting. 90% of which happened to be desserts. Like the yummy homemade kind. The kind you never want to turn down. This was my first attempt at saying no and I succeeded! I ended up eating a string cheese, some fruit and a sausage link instead. Phew-couldn't believe I conquered the sugar temptation. It set me up for success the rest of the week when when I had to boldly tell myself NO. Grace had a little friend over and they made cookies together. First time I've ever not had raw cookie dough while baking cookies. I must admit I smelt it and almost put it in my mouth but I threw it out instead. It was empowering. Then my third and final sugar triumph was when I went to a Norwex Party last night. My good friend made some yummy goodness, but I stuck to the fruit and veggies and the homemade artichoke dip she made. Looking forward to some treats on Sunday but to be honest I do not crave them nearly as much as I use to. The longer I go without it the easier it is to say no and not be phased by it.
One more resolution:
The other thing we are doing this year which I did not write about in my last blog post is that Loren and I are reading the bible, front to back, in one year. Since I started I have actually, for the 1st time, read the amount I needed to each day. I'm loving it. Loren has it programed on my phone. It tells me where I left off and how much I need to read in order to finish in time. With it being on my phone I can read anywhere and anytime I have a few minutes free. Sure, it's not the same as flipping through the pages of my actual bible but I am more likely to accomplish my reading goal each day this way. One of the times I am grateful for modern day technology.
The longer I stick to each of these goals the better I am feeling.
The more refreshed I feel. The more confident I feel. The more I feel free.
My word for this year is :RELEASE.
It's very fitting due to how God has been working in my life the last 12+ months.
The last 12-13 months have been hard. I have had to release a lot of things in my life. It was painful at times and changes are still being made but I'm releasing more (laying more and more things at the foot of His Throne) and feeling more at peace. I know through all of this I will be a stronger and more confident person. And, someone who cares less about what others think and solely what Christ thinks, resting in His truths and not the thoughts of others who don't know my heart.
I could go on as I have more to share but I have a girly girl who would like some undivided attention and a hubby who just walked in the door who I would love to hang out with too.
Have a great weekend.
Make it count!
