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!