A journey started
About 3 weeks ago I picked up Joyce Myers book "look great, feel great" and as I began to read I found myself on a new journey. I realized in these pages that I haven't been takeing care of the body that I was given. I've been abusing my body with unhealthy food (and portions), a lack of excercise ect. So I decided since I have self-proclaimed my ignorance and that it is obvious that my body is begining to show signs of neglect, that I would begin to change my life.
Now don't get me wrong here, I don't have any intention of going on a "diet" or "losing weight". I just simply want to live a healthier life style. I understand now that Im actually held captive by my wieght and by the food that caused the extra pounds. I don't want to be in bondage anymore and I know that isn't what God intended for me. I want to change my life ie. exercise habits, eating habits ect. I want to incorporate better food choices and a daily excercise regiment that will last the remainder of my life. I know that when I begin to be completely concious of every bite I put into my mouth and every drop of sweat I shed while excercising that my body will then follow in the right direction. Im not dieting - Im taking care of the temple that God gave me.
So I got a gym membership! I don't push myself to "burn those calories". I do a moderate 30-45 minutes of cardio excercise (treadmill, elipticle, gazelle, or bike) and then approx. 15 min. of wieight training for toning with a low weight. I cut out soda's and have been drinking water. More fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, chicken and turkey. Im just trying to get my food to be as natural (as God originally created it) as possible. So I've been doing all this for about 3 weeks and I feel great. I've lost a few pounds but that's not what Im interested in overall. Im interested in restoring my body (weight included but that isn't my focus) it's like the Bible says "seek first the kingdom of God and all the rest will be added." Im seeking a healthier life style (as God intended us to take care of our bodies) and everything else will fall into place. It's a life style change and Im happy for the change.
So, in conclusion, Im on a journey as I've been on many journey's before. It's usual for journeys to be long, difficult and trying, but anything in life worth doing is going to be hard to do.
Any words of encouragement or success stories are greatly welcomed.
Love to all,
Cynthia
Now don't get me wrong here, I don't have any intention of going on a "diet" or "losing weight". I just simply want to live a healthier life style. I understand now that Im actually held captive by my wieght and by the food that caused the extra pounds. I don't want to be in bondage anymore and I know that isn't what God intended for me. I want to change my life ie. exercise habits, eating habits ect. I want to incorporate better food choices and a daily excercise regiment that will last the remainder of my life. I know that when I begin to be completely concious of every bite I put into my mouth and every drop of sweat I shed while excercising that my body will then follow in the right direction. Im not dieting - Im taking care of the temple that God gave me.
So I got a gym membership! I don't push myself to "burn those calories". I do a moderate 30-45 minutes of cardio excercise (treadmill, elipticle, gazelle, or bike) and then approx. 15 min. of wieight training for toning with a low weight. I cut out soda's and have been drinking water. More fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, chicken and turkey. Im just trying to get my food to be as natural (as God originally created it) as possible. So I've been doing all this for about 3 weeks and I feel great. I've lost a few pounds but that's not what Im interested in overall. Im interested in restoring my body (weight included but that isn't my focus) it's like the Bible says "seek first the kingdom of God and all the rest will be added." Im seeking a healthier life style (as God intended us to take care of our bodies) and everything else will fall into place. It's a life style change and Im happy for the change.
So, in conclusion, Im on a journey as I've been on many journey's before. It's usual for journeys to be long, difficult and trying, but anything in life worth doing is going to be hard to do.
Any words of encouragement or success stories are greatly welcomed.
Love to all,
Cynthia
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