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Well, here we go. Confession time. Most people tell me I am a hard worker and am relatively organized. I have a reputation of being responsible, meeting deadlines, and able to juggle many balls at once. So why is it I have not been able to get this weight off for the last decade? As each year has crept by, another 5-7 pounds added to the growing total, giving me just that much more to have to have to get rid of. Of course, most of my daily work consists of sitting in a comfy chair (with rollers so I don’t have to get up—I can just r-o-l-l-l-l-l-l my way to anything I need) and within arms reach of just about everything. Whether it’s lesson planning for the kids, or preparing new products, illustrating, or research, it all takes place here in my “office.” (My L-shape desk in a corner of the family room.) Even the TV is within sight, or if I’m feeling exceptionally lazy, I can pull up the TV channel on the computer screen 18” away from my face. All I need here is a bed, fridge, and microwave and my world would be complete. Who says you can’t live in 6 square feet of space? But, I digress. This sedentary lifestyle is beginning to take its toll as I approach my mid-forties. Walking up stairs has me wondering where my inhaler is. After all, I’m carrying around the equivalent of an eight-year-old child on me! Not a happy thought! As I care for the family and make sure they have TH I came to the conclusion this past week (between a bag of jelly beans and leftover birthday cake) that this has to STOP. I need to create a menu that has limitations. I realized that I do better with boundaries and a laid out plan. AND, I came to the conclusion that I need to be accountable to someone. My dear husband would be helpful, but his sweet spirit would not have it in him to dole out the discipline with me when necessary. I have tried with friends on occasion, but everyone gets a bit busy and it’s hard to keep up. I felt an urging from the Lord to make this a public issue, among those who I think would be compassionate and possibly be some able to relate! Therefore, I decided to take a step of faith and POST my intentions in this blog. As of this moment there are 6,228 members, and countless others who come just to read. I figure, if I can post regularly “journaling my journey,” I’m more apt to make the goal with this corner of the homeschool world watching! And, if there are any takers out there who are in the same boat as me, please post a comment and we can pray for and encourage one another! My plan is to update with my exercise schedule and any good recipes I find along the way. I don’t intend to ramble on daily, but to post a quick note every few days. I know this is a risk, as failure is bad enough, but failure in front of a multitude is exceptionally worse… But, I’m hoping to find strength, encouragement, and the ability to live up to the responsibility of becoming healthy again, both for myself and my family. God says all things are possible through Him, and I believe He will give me the will power, both physically and mentally, to make the time for the important things, such as cooking healthy, taking time to exercise, and resisting temptation. It’s going to have to come from Him, because He knows what would happen if it were left up to me!! With that said, it’s time to begin! Oh, and ALL PR
Journaling the Journey: Walked for an hour today! Good way to start! |
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