HealingWingsRise: In Spite Of....

HealingWingsRise: In Spite Of....: Greetings to All, I am back to say that IN SPITE OF all the things I have been through past half a year I have decided to come back better t...

In Spite Of....

Greetings to All, I am back to say that IN SPITE OF all the things I have been through past half a year I have decided to come back better than ever. I am determined to accomplished more goals than I was suppose to last year. I recap for a little bit though..and just in case you have not read my other blogs previous blogs this will help understand, tho I do recommend going back and reading my other blogs too that way you will to have insight to what my purpose of blogging is. So, in January 2012 I decided to start training for my 1st 5k run in February 2012. So, it was very cold and there were many challenges but It started the 2nd week of February. I was proud of myself for getting started. You see I haven't been the most active runner in my life. Before this I ran the the mile in 7.16 minutes in 11th grade/junior year. Yea, that was good for me considering I was over weight and had (not yet diagnosed) asthma. Anyways, I finally decided to start slowly running in late Fall of 2012. It was so hard too...I had to make goal...1st it was every to every other tree or driveway, then to every other mailbox, then every 1/2 block, then every block, then every 2 blocks, then finally one day I ran 3.1-3.5 miles. All I had was so much joy on my face..I had never accomplished a goal like this in a very long time. So, I ran the distance my body let me run 2 times a week from beginning of Fall til it really snowed heavy and icy. I had a treadmill I got in the summer time for free..I used it when weather was either too hot or heavy storms and such. So, since the snow began I started using the treadmill. Okay, it wasn't just the running that helped me train. I had began my new workout program by Shaun T at the beginning of March. It was combined with dancing and cardio, weight training, and push-ups and stuff. It had helped me to lose inches and lose few pounds, almost 8 inches to be exact..tho weight loss was slim to non, I was still happy with the results i was having. I have been doing my training for my 5k running for 3 months now (now April), and 3 of the weeks has been so beautiful I am able to run with shorts on. Honestly, I take advantage of all the wonderful beautiful weather that God has blessed me with. So, I will start by saying the very 1st week of April was the most awesome-ist week ever, that whole week I ran 3.5 miles in 25-35 minutes. Then the following 1st day of the week comes and I run longer, I run a total of 4.7 miles..I tell you I have a normal routine but at one point I just decided to add extra streets and suddenly I was feeling like I could just keep going, and going...LOL. By the time I got to my normal road that I would have a total 1.5 mile left I decided to get to the end of the race sort of speak. I felt so great and if I wasn't in a slight rush to get home to my wonderful 4 children I would longer. SO YEA I achieved 2 goals in 2 weeks, I ran a sort time and I also ran longer distance. I am a definite proud and joyful runner!!! After the 2nd week a April and me having nothing but goals being achieved, I figure all is going to better for me at this point. I went out for my 2nd term 4.0 mile run and midst of 1 mile being home I hear a crack-en pop. I went home finishing real tired but good. I went home and laid down and drank water. Not knowing when I would wake up, things would be different. Yes, a week later my hip and lower middle back was hurting. The pain got more intense and I am a christian that believes highly in Jesus' healing for us. So, when it got time to go the Dr. I went but wasn't happy about it. I will say this, they had diagnosed me with A.O.A. -Advanced Osteoarthritis in my hip/back and I have a split crack in my pelvic. I guess it comes from mixture of heredity and pregnancy. It was a hard hit. What made i worse that the Dr.s told me that I hadn't not the hips to run anymore. WOW, as a runner..it was like a bullet to my heart. I wont lie...times got hard. Moving, eating, and just doing everything day things got so hard, I got someone to come in to my house and help. The pain was a lot and I was constantly praying for pain to be completely healed and my hip/back & pelvic bone to be healed completely in the name of Jesus. Yes, since Jesus was whipped for our healing I already knew I was healed it was just getting past the pain and standing strong with Gods word, no matter what! The goal was originally to be able enough to run my 1st 5k in June. That goal wasn't achieved at all. It was such a disappointment. So, long story short after going to numerous Dr.s appointments, and physical therapy appointments, many pain medications it was slowly becoming less pain...but now the important thing was I must take this healing spiritually and walk in my healing. So, my injury was in April and now we are in November. Things have changed! I haven't ran really for over 6 months, I haven't did workouts for 6 months, I got so comfortable not working out or running that I even lacked on my healthy eating with obvious some depression in me because I feel like i failed. Don't get me wrong I have had some opportunity's to run and workout but were never consistent.UNTIL................................................................... I have peace again...The words "In Spite Of" stays in my heart and my mind! It has helped. Yes, I am technically starting over but I knew I wasn't going to ever give up on me again. So This is what I thought of: 1.) "In Spite of" God will love me always and never leave or forsake me 2.) "In Spite of" of what was in the past or what maybe in my head trying to remind me I am a failure is gone and the phrase & Bible Scripture.." I can do all things through Christ Which Strengthens me." Now is my present and my future and will be the only reminder in my head. 3.) "In Spite of" God has Great Plans for me!!!! 4.) "In Spite of" the pain, I am healed and will continue to walk in healing and continue to taking care of my body, the temple that God gave me that way it was intended. So, yes I can feel healthier and younger inside and out. 5.) "In Spite of" I will write visions down and then achieve ALL my goals and just know I did my best. Then God will do the rest. 6.) "In Spite of" I will continue to work out, run, bike, walk or anything physically with a smile knowing I will be happy in the long run, that will be one of my greatest reward. 7.) "In Spite of" my new goals will be achievable with God such as: 5K/10K, Dirty girl Mudd run, and the Color Run which will achieved all before the end of 2013. 8.) "In Spite of" I will continue to eat healthy, and be a great example to my family and others. 9..) "In Spite of" There will be many more to add to this list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10.) "In Spite of" I Will REJOICE and give Thanks!!!! The Past 2 weeks I had started to work out, well re-started to workout the week before Thanksgiving, and this time without out eating healthy because I haven't went grocery shopping yet. So, Now in the last 2 weeks I have missed 3 days of working out, I guess its ok but not really I have a goal to not miss workouts until I am really sick. No more excuses!!! I achieved a small goal I managed to do one of the hardest workouts in my workout program, this workout is 55 minutes of cardio, weights, and push-ups. It keeps you busy and constantly sweating. I was so sore after this workout, I literally was shaking because I put my 90% in it. You ask why not 100& in it. I was doing my best but I had to stop a couple of times because of slight pain in hip and my arms were shaking in the end of the push-ups. I so believe I did what I could do. I am proud too! HAHA, like I said before It hurt to stand and even hurt to sit...I knew it was worth it to get back on track. I do believe in No pain -No gain. (Be realistic of course..but it doesn't hurt to push through some pain and tiredness). Now, waking up 5 hours later and I am barely sore. See, it was worth it! I would love to share my story and journey with others!! Showing you can also do it!! Remember "In Spite of"....REJOICE!

Overall Good Week..Be Proud of your Gain

Hello to all, I had started my workouts over 4.5 months and I tell you..it was great to be back. I have been giving my 100+% to my workouts and even with a smile on them. I even got to the point i was sweating in my eyes..it got blurry at times LOL. I have been eating real well, I have been drinking water and make sure i have been hydrated. I will admit I havent started running yet...i am just taking it slow but I will be doing it soon..cant say when but i am hoping for middle of September at the latest. Then I will be running 3 days a week up til maybe then 2nd or 3rd week in October..now i may keep runnning depending on how long our fall last here in Minnesota..last year our fall ended in November..so it would be nice to run longer. I am not a runner in winter unless on a treadmill. If i could get one i will but i prefer just running outside. So, with the workouts I had the best time..its like i didnt have a 4.5 month forced break. I didnt have any pain until late friday night..then when I went to sleep it seemed to go away and i felt better but then as I took the kids out on a scavenger hunt I started feeling it more. I guess my body is tired and it is not quite use to the workouts so a little soreness or even muscle spasm should be known to happen. So, I ended up taking all day saturday and sunday off cuz i know my body needed to relax... I know i am doing well when i wont more even during the very ache pain and tiredness. That means i am doing something right. Now today has already started ok. I had rode bike this morning for 20 minutes but trying to do a 10 minute workout what hard, my body is just so tired. So, I will be going to get my iron checked soon..maybe that will help. God Bless!

Soaring Above New Highs

Hello, Its only been a few days and i will say that i am up for the fight. I refuse to give up. I start out good and then something gets me caught up in the unnecessary foods and sugars. But I do also know as i say in many blogs..everyday is a new and fresh day..a blank slate, so no reason being mad at yourself. Look at the bright side...you make mistakes but you keep moving forward without giving up and that there is a great accomplishment. I just started my workouts Friday and it felt great when I was doing them..today was my day off and i wanted to pass the day off an go on to next workout; but, because of my muscles not being strong enough yet(..i mean i was not doing any physical activity for 4 months so).. I began to get real bad tremors today, my whole body shakes a lot and it just is an awful feeling to me. I know i need rest now ...I had planned to go running tomorrow..we will see..i really don wanna pass opportunity up to run.. especially if i might be able to run longer. I get so excited with running and I literally feel like a eagle or some sort of bird soaring.. I suppose that is actually God gliding me through it all, His wings are not only protecting me but gliding me..and I feel free! I will go to bed with a positive look on my mind..1) If i don't try or rather put forth effect i wont know what I can accomplish 2)I love waking up looking forward to something that makes me and my body happy 3) i love the outcome of what being healthy and fit does to me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. So I hope those are a good a bunch of reasons for your pushing forward on your goals. Never give up for you will be losing out on your reward for yourself! God Bless!

A New Me Gliding In The Breeze

Good Morning to all... Its been a few weeks since I have last posted and let me say so much has been realized. I wasnt really sure if I would keep running with the such diagnosis Of A.R.A. I was so feeling sorry for myself..it wasnt like me at all. I am a very determined person and I never give up...and so I was given a scripture that isnt necessarily about giving up but more about GOd and what you should believe. It comes from Ephesians 2:8 which says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith —and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—" Wow this scripture is wonderful! All these are definitely soul touching but what gets me the most is "It is the gift of God". Yes there are so much our Father God has done for us...but just think about all those things that He has done for us are GIFTS. Now why would I waste anytime being negative and feeling sorry for myself when He gave me these gifts. All I can is Praise GOD for everything and Thank YOU!! So, now I must do a few things..1) Cast all worries to GOD no matter and continue to cast them and let GOD handle them ...its not about give Him one and we do the rest ...its about giving Him ALL your worries! REmember He will take care of you..He never leaves you nor forsakes you. 2) Once I cast them I say thank you and move on with Praising and Worship. This includes going on with my life day to day. 3)Since my worries have been casted I have a clear mind and really move forward with my day..do what I would normaly do as long as it fits the WORD of GOD..think about it..if your unsure if GOD would do it then ask yourself this..WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? Today is a new day..I received a blank slate today and i plan on making the best of it...this is the day the LORD made. I have already began my day with GIVING THANKS and meditation..now I am off to eat a healthy breakfast...Be back soon! Well Having a yogurt and banana was real good and filling though I admit I just started drinking my water at lunch time. Water is a valuable part of your body and there are people like me that dont care for like me. But i do know if you dont drink the amount of water your body needs your body will start eating your muscles and I know you dont want that. So, Yes I am here to start fresh and I am intended to drink at least 112 oz. of water, yes It seems a bit much so I will start with 64 oz. Do you know that when you are over weight your body needs more than the average size..Ok I dont know what average is anymore but you get the drift. So, make sure you drink enough water and when you become more active you need to add a least 18-20 oz. of water a day. I know it may not be easy but its a step to make your body feeling and looking better..and in return you will be smiling so much. Now it has been a peaceful day and I am going to bed a little early tonight...I have to wake up and start my Shaun T Rockin Body workout over because this time will be different..I am determined to get to my goal with out any complications this time. Goodnight & God Bless!

Healing Wings Will Rise Again

It states in the bible that Jesus is the same yesterday and today and in the future. I love that because I know He will never change. Where with me I am made new in His image everyday. I have went through alot in the past 4 months. I hurt myself during a 4 mile run in april, to find out it is from an old injury. Then to find out that the doctors diagnosed me with Advanced Regenerative Arthritis...a normal diagnosis at 45 yrs of age or older. Though it hit me hard...for only a couple weeks I was beside myself...then I got a wake up call...many scriptures just kept on being thrown at my face. I will not except this diagnosis. Does it say that I have that illness in the bible...NO ...it states that I have been healed over 2000 years agao when Jesus was whipped beyond recognition, a thorned crown was pushed on His head, spat on for me and all of us. So I know what I have to do, believe what the WORD says, it says , "I am HEALED." So, now after 4 months of PT, with exerices, and 4 different types of medicines I decided to start fresh with my healing that I already had. It gets frustrated when people try to remind you of your diagnosis and your injury. But I wont let it stop me. I told myself 5 years ago that I would live to be over 110 years old and I would run until I do go to heaven. When I see older people running it just reminds me what I need to do to get to that goal. Today I started running again. I had to take my pace and take it easy, stop if necessary. Well, it was honestly...this is the 1st run I had did in this summer, remember the last time I ran was in April in the cool spring. Yes it was a slight challenge to run, seems like sun was following me..maybe it was in a good way. Since the last time I ran it was 4 months ago. So, I ran 5k in 35 minutes with very little discomfort..the discomfort didnt start til right at last 1/2k. I am so proud of myself for this and I didnt give up. It was me, I give all credit to GOD, for everything! God Bless!