I’m checking in again after two more weeks….and what a
couple of weeks it has been. I sincerely
hope that you are all well and that flood waters did not cause anyone serious
damage. My home remained dry but I have
seen signs of the devastation it caused in my mom’s neighborhood. I see people who have lost belongings….people
who must now refocus their energies and monies in a way they never believed
possible before last week. Even in this
tragedy, neighbors are helping each other….rising above their circumstances and
moving forward.
I find that I must also rise above my circumstances. I’ve let obstacles get me off track with my
food choices and exercise goals. I, too,
must refocus my energies and attempt course correction. To me, course correction comes from admitting
my weakness, praying to God for strength, and having faith that He will supply
me with that strength.
Admitting my weaknesses does not mean just saying “I’m weak,
Lord.” It means taking serious
accountability for my choices. Every day
I have the choice to eat in a healthy manner and to exercise. I am responsible for my actions….every choice
I have made to date has put me in my current position…no one but me can change
my behaviors. Temptation is always there
and I have to learn to deal with it---because it certainly knows how to deal
with me. That is they way that
addictions work. So, I’m asking everyone
to pray for me during the next two weeks. I’m going to focus on finding something fun to do that involves
exercise. I want to rediscover the fun
in exercise by doing something that makes me laugh—while I sweat. I think that dancing might just pay off:
The pay off for my
body: Enjoyable activities keep
me motivated and means I’ll make time for it.
The pay off for my
mind: I’ll start to view
exercise as play and not mindless work.
The pay off for my
soul: The silliness and child
like fun will boost my spirit.
The next time I write, I’ll let you know what I tried and if
it worked for me.
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