January is almost over and I thought I would update everybody on my resolutions. I am starting with my exercise goal. So far I think I am doing pretty good even though I have skipped a few days. Even Jeremy has decided to exercise and get in shape. We keep each other motivated which is good! When we first started we weighed ourselves and took our measurements. Every two weeks we are going to do this. Well, after the first two weeks he had lost about 4 lbs. and I had lost about 3 and our measurements were slightly smaller! I did buy the cheapest set of scales Target had so I hope our weight is accurate! I am feeling much better about myself too. Not because I've lost a few pounds, but because I am actually doing something productive and good for my health.
I am probably going to need to add a day of exercise or lengthen what I am doing now because I don't want to hit a plateau. As of now here is my workout schedule:
Mondays- walk up and down our street
Tuesdays- weight training/strengthening with Denise Austin - Shrink Your Female Fat Zones
Wednesdays- nothing because I teach GAs. However, there is a track at the Family Life Center that I could walk around before church. I think I need to start doing that. Or if anybody is interested in walking at the Kiwanis park or something just let me know!
Thursdays- walk
Fridays- off day
Saturdays- Denise Austin Pilates
Sundays- take a nap and rest!
I have really enjoyed my walking days. I finally got an MP3 player (probably the last person in the world!) so listening to music makes it much better. Although I am having to restrain myself from bursting out into song. I'm sure my neighbors would not appreciate hearing me sing. And they would probably think I am crazy.
Jeremy is running. I know that people who run love it, but I just do not have the endurance for it. I do need some new walking shoes though because mine aren't really made for any kind of exercise; they are just cute. And they are rubbing blisters on my heels. Any suggestions?
I am going to wrap this up now because I have a date with Denise!
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy 2009!
2008 is gone and 2009 is here. Time flies all too quickly doesn't it? The decorations have been put away until next year and our lives are getting back into a routine and a sense of normalcy. And it is of course time to make New Year's resolutions. I make them every year and always fail miserably. You would think I would give it up. But I'm not going to. This may sound cliche and cheesy to you all, but it is so true. I have just got put my trust and dependency on the Lord to help me with these goals this year. I have always tried to do it on my own, hence the failing miserably. But I realized that I have never really made Him part of my resolutions and sadly not a big enough part of my overall life in general. Obviously I come to Him for the big things, and when I really need Him. But do I come to Him with the everyday things, and just to thank Him and praise Him? No, not like I should. Therefore, a few of my goals are tied into Him anyway. I may not achieve everything on this list. And I know there will be days that I mess up. But if I make my relationship with Him a priority and first in my life, I know I will more successful than I ever have before.
So, without further delay, here are my resolutions:
1. Read my Bible daily- I hope to make it through this time. We were talking in SS recently about how to know what God's will for your life is and how hard it it for most people to figure it out. I don't remember who said it, but basically they said, how can you know somebody well and what they want for you if you don't talk to them, spend time with them, etc. Therefore, if you read the Word and talk to the Lord daily (and for more than 5 minutes!) then you will know His will for you. (And you can apply this to all relationships.)
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged word, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ~Hebrews 4:12
2. Memorize Scripture- Thank you Lori and Beth Moore for the challenge. I really need to do this!
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. ~ 2 Timothy 3:16-17
3. Be a better example for my family and friends- That is, without acting self-righteous and "holier than thou". And also, remembering how not to act and when to keep my mouth shut!
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. ~Colossians 4:6
4. Exercise regularly- Not necessarily to lose weight (although it wouldn't hurt me to drop 5-10 lbs. since most of my clothes are tight!), but to be healthier. I hope it goes better than my last attempt!
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. ~Romans 12:1
5. Eat healthier- Try to eat more fruits and vegetables and less processed, packaged foods.
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. ~1 Corinthians 6:19-20
6. Be more organized and tidy- I have my Paula Deen planner ready to go! And Jeremy will definitely appreciate me helping out more with the housework. Yes ladies, I have a wonderful husband who does 98% of the cleaning in our house. I am quite lucky and blessed.
To be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. ~Titus 2:5
I know I have a long and lofty list to get started on. And I feel like there is so much more I should add. But I think for now this will be good! Good luck to all of you with whatever you do this year!
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. ~Colossians 3:17
So, without further delay, here are my resolutions:
1. Read my Bible daily- I hope to make it through this time. We were talking in SS recently about how to know what God's will for your life is and how hard it it for most people to figure it out. I don't remember who said it, but basically they said, how can you know somebody well and what they want for you if you don't talk to them, spend time with them, etc. Therefore, if you read the Word and talk to the Lord daily (and for more than 5 minutes!) then you will know His will for you. (And you can apply this to all relationships.)
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged word, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ~Hebrews 4:12
2. Memorize Scripture- Thank you Lori and Beth Moore for the challenge. I really need to do this!
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. ~ 2 Timothy 3:16-17
3. Be a better example for my family and friends- That is, without acting self-righteous and "holier than thou". And also, remembering how not to act and when to keep my mouth shut!
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. ~Colossians 4:6
4. Exercise regularly- Not necessarily to lose weight (although it wouldn't hurt me to drop 5-10 lbs. since most of my clothes are tight!), but to be healthier. I hope it goes better than my last attempt!
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. ~Romans 12:1
5. Eat healthier- Try to eat more fruits and vegetables and less processed, packaged foods.
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. ~1 Corinthians 6:19-20
6. Be more organized and tidy- I have my Paula Deen planner ready to go! And Jeremy will definitely appreciate me helping out more with the housework. Yes ladies, I have a wonderful husband who does 98% of the cleaning in our house. I am quite lucky and blessed.
To be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. ~Titus 2:5
I know I have a long and lofty list to get started on. And I feel like there is so much more I should add. But I think for now this will be good! Good luck to all of you with whatever you do this year!
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. ~Colossians 3:17
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