As I finished my many flights of the summer, I started thinking about how restless my legs become on a plane. Knowing that I would be going to Spain in April, I thought, this would be the best time to get in shape and hopefully use my legs so they won't be so restless. Well, as you can see, I've been putting that off...one more day...one more week...one more month....WELL NOW I ONLY HAVE 36 DAYS!!!
Having this kidney stone episode has been a blessing in disguise. Having my parents cook for me, and not being able to eat much, has naturally started me on a new diet. Also, while I sat in the hospital, thinking about all of the things that could have been wrong with me, I realized...NOW is the time for a change. So, with the ability to only drink juice and water for the last week, I'm continuing on this track. I may only have a month until I go to Spain, but I have a lot that I can do in that month! So, today, I started my new way of living.
3 healthy meals. I made it to the gym in the first time in....well...nevermind. But I had a great workout! I'm feeling better, and even though a month is a short time, I can still get ready for Spain, but only if I start now.
While in Spain and Italy, I am going to be doing a lot of walking. Not to mention the tour that takes you up and down over 300 stairs, I need to get ready! I'm realizing that I still have the mentality that I can do anything, but my body isn't keeping up with me anymore. And lets just be honest, I NEVER want to have a kidney stone, ever again in my life! So, it's time to start preventing what could happen!
Like I said, for the last week and a half, I have only been drinking juice and water. People say that pop can cause kidney stones. I'm not sure if that's true, but I don't doubt it! And, I had 3 big pops on the Friday before the episode, "because it was my day off!"
I'm always treating myself to "something nice, something good." Well now, that's good health! So that's what I'm doing for lent! Because it naturally started at this time, and my Spain trip is Easter weekend, I am giving up pop for lent! Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, but without realizing it, pop has become a regular part of my diet over the last year. It's time to make a change.
And with that, I am also making the gym a part of my daily routine. I'm not just giving pop up for lent, but I'm giving Jesus my health, and my hope for a future. So even as I write this, I'm going to write down time in my day, every day, to exercise. If I can take a nap everyday, I'm sure I can go to the gym. And honestly, that's just another health issue...I'm sleeping too much.
The problem is, when my life stops (like when I'm sick) my depression acts up. And it's been acting up bad lately, so as I prayed through my day, this is what I feel God leading me to do. But I can't do it on my own, so that's why I'm posting it here. Almost for accountability. I don't want anyone mentioning it, I just want to tell the world, and hopefully give regular countdowns and updates. Call me Bridget Jones. I don't care!
So here we go...to health...to happiness...to strengthening my walk with the Lord.
Please keep me in your prayers, I need a lot of help!
36 days, it's just the beginning. it takes 30 days to form a habit...here's hoping!
This is great! Power to ya!
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