As you may have already assumed, some days are good, some days are bad, and some are just plain blah! The blah days are the ones where you know you could get out of bed but you just don’t want to. Well, folks, these blah days count in your overall fitness and you just have to get over it. That’s what I have to do every time my flesh wants to keep me from doing my work outs. Blah days are a test of the flesh. Are you “man” enough to deny your flesh, get out of bed (or off the couch), and do what you know you need to?
Yes, I know. You had a rough night. You didn’t get enough sleep (because you chose to stay on Facebook all night long or surf eBay.) You don’t feel like working out today. You are sore from yesterday’s workout. Blah, Blah, blah. Whatever the excuse, it’s not good enough to deny your body the right to be healthy. Unless you are seriously injured and can’t workout, just get up and do it! I promise; it will be to your benefit. Sitting around and doing nothing will be to your detriment. (You’ve seen pictures of me from January and before, right? See what being lazy does!!)
Anyway, I hope you don’t think I’m being too harsh. I just know that once you get your mind right, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!! You’d be surprised at what you can do once you just decide to do it. I have an awesome little story to share with you!!
When we first started going to GraceChurch International (now known as World Harvest Church of Paducah) back in 2001, there was a children’s minister who I came to ADORE! She was so nice, willing to do just about anything for anybody, and is an amazing woman of God! I absolutely love her! At this time in my life, I was VERY BIG! There is a very mortifying picture of me down below if you’d like to take a gander (and then throw up…lol..JK!!) Anyway, she was also a heavy set lady like me, even though I was only 11 years old. That didn’t matter though. She had a smile that could light up the entire room (or sanctuary), her voice is so soothing, and she had a voice like an angel. (To this day, I remember her singing one of my all-time favorite songs that I sing to myself when I “can’t find the words to say.” You may know it: “Say the Name.”)
I can’t remember what year it was, but to pursue their calling from God, they moved away from Paducah. It was a lot different once they left!
Just recently, we became friends on Facebook and come to find out, she’s been on the same kind of journey as me!! I’m not sure when she started hers, but I know she’s been doing a great job. So far, she’s lost 50 pounds! The thing that inspires me so much from her is that she hasn’t given up on herself!! Sometimes, when people get overweight, or obese, or even morbidly obese, they give up on themselves. They think they are too far gone to correct the situation, when in fact, they are NOT!! For little while there, I was almost at that point. I didn’t feel like I could do anything to “save” myself.
Well, this lady is a trooper, still sweet as ever and an inspiration to a LOT of people and me as well (even if it’s only through the internet!) She’s taught me so much and continues to uplift me in my journey with her posts and comments. Ms. Regina, I applaud you for being committed to your decision and for not giving up on yourself. We know that God is walking with us to our destination even though it’s very hard at times! Thanks for being such a wonderful example and a motivation to me and many others!
Signing Out,
It’s Possible!!
I'm sure you can guess which one is me...haha!
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