“Teach me to number my days so that I apply my heart to wisdom” Proverbs
Sunday
here, looking out my back window at the woods enjoying the sprinkling of fresh
spring rain. The woods are alive with the songs of birds, happy, singing,
rejoicing in life. I am so fortunate that in this time of my life I am
surrounded by so much beauty. A family member helped me obtain this home, a
refuge from the world, a sanctuary of home. I will be forever grateful for that
sacrifice of love.
Today, I woke up with a great sense of expectancy. This last
year has seen many positive changes in my life. It has been an interesting
journey with trips into nature marking the high-points along the way. I can’t
express how thankful I am that I continue to be extraordinarily healthy and
strong. It is a wonderful blessing.
Over the last year, I’ve lost forty pounds, and gained a lot
of strength and endurance. Countless walks, hikes, bike rides have combined to
help me become a leaner, healthier me. Along that journey, I’ve gained insight
and wisdom from reading my Bible, attending church and staying committed to
learning how to grow in my Christian walk. Sometimes the changes are so small,
and happen so slowly that it’s easy to wonder if I’m growing at all. Journaling helps track that little by little
positive changes are occurring.
Much of life is like my current journey. Planning, working
more working and then waiting to see if the results comes. These principles of sowing and reaping began with
farming and have its parallel in all avenues of human endeavors. Many things,
outside our control, we can enjoy and observe, sunrises, sunsets, ocean tides,
seasons. Anything we create, dream or build, be it physical, emotional, or
spiritual happens only through work and commitment.
On the journey last year, I used all the tools I could to
stay motivated. I joined and stay involved with Weight Watchers. I enlisted
friends to accompany me on the journey.
My grandson, a companion for many hikes, walks, and bike rides lost over
40 pounds himself. I kept track of my
progress and made small achievable goals. Little by little, bit by bit I
consider the year -long project a success, but not the end of the journey.
This next year, I want to invite more people to come along.
I think it will be fun and interesting. I challenge those of you who read this
blog to email me and let me know you’re ready to begin your own journey of
becoming a healthier you.
The challenge is this: The next 100 days will be a jump
start time to address dietary and exercise changes. To make the decision to eat
healthier, move more and utilize the support needed to achieve specific goals
for your life will change the course and direction of your life, no matter what
your age. Some of you may like me need
to join Weight Watchers or another support group to help you modify your
lifestyle. Some of you need to join a gym, and dust off your sports equipment
to start moving more.
For me, I love my WW group and will continue to attend. My
commitment today is to track my eating and exercise the next 100 days. To be
faithful to doing what I know is right to tackle the next leg of my journey.
I invite you to join me.
Together let’s see what we can accomplish in 100 days.
Robin’s Goals-
1.
Communicate daily with my blog family
2.
Renew efforts to follow healthy eating
guidelines
3.
Challenge to step up my exercise plan
4.
Focus on growing spiritually
5.
Incorporate rewards into my life plan
What will you do with the next 100 days?
I invite you to use the form at the bottom of
the blog to state what is your commitment to change. If you are in a different
country, with a different language, go ahead and email also. We’ll figure out
how to translate.
Well, here we go, I’m
excited about this, hope you’ll come along on the adventure.
DAY
ONE!!!
The best is yet to be!!!
Believe it, Live it!!
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