During the school year I teach Stretch N Grow (preschool fitness) to children in daycares & mother's day out programs. Yesterday I had the joy of subbing at one of my schools from last year. On the way home I passed a church with a flashy bulletin board. On it was a picture of a huge eraser and it said, "God has a giant eraser." I LOVED IT! What a great way to represent what God does for us when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior - He erases ALL of our sins (past, present, & future)! I am a sinner (I know you're all surprised right now, but it's true). I sin on a daily, sometimes hourly basis! I try, but I fail. Great news though...I am forgiven! I know I am, I don't even question it. Do I still try, of course I do because I don't like failing at anything. But when I do fail, I ask God & those I've sinned against for forgiveness; and then I work on forgiving myself. That's all I can do.
This summer I've had a hard time getting into a routine that wasn't sleeping in too late, staying up too late, and being too lazy to workout! We've been out of town 4 times in a month - that's insane but the way the 'cookie crumbles' sometimes. This didn't allow me ease of sticking with my Weight Watchers points, or work out, or care for that matter. On top of that I added a new lifestyle (gluten free) to my life. It's definitely a change and no you cannot buy Low Fat Gluten Free things anywhere which means retraining my brain to eat a sandwich without bread (yes a salad with mustard).
Well I am finally home and SO happy to say that after seeking wise council (from a dear friend whom I trust for advice), I am starting a 30 day challenge! I'm not setting any unrealistic goals for myself, but I am challenging myself to get up & workout Monday-Friday every week & making healthy eating choices! I'm praying that after doing it for 4 weeks that it will become a habit. Being healthy, having more energy, & yes losing some weight (to be at a healthy weight) will be huge bonuses! However, this is more between me & God. I want & need discipline in my life to feel productive as a person, wife, mother, etc. I feel getting started each day with taking care of the body that God blessed me with is a great idea to help me be disciplined & productive each day. The only way I can fail is by not trusting God that I can do this - "With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
Feel free to join me in this challenge if you feel led to do so. I did 40 minutes of Kickboxing this morning at home using a FREE on-demand video (so it doesn't cost a thing and you don't have to pass out from heat stroke!). When food is considered, planning ahead of time and not being tempted is also very important when eating healthy. I'm no expert, but I do know what has worked for me in the past & what I've learned from way more failures then I care to admit. If you take this challenge with me, I wish you luck and I'd love to know so I can be praying for your success! I will also keep you up to date (once a week) on my progress. Happy Friday the 13th everyone & remember, listen for the Giggles from Heaven!
Tammy Jones
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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