A Breath of Fresh Air

A while back I shared with you that I am working on treating my body with the respect it deserves as part of God's great creation.  I have been on Weight Watchers for the last month now trying to do just that.  For the first couple weeks the scale was showing great results, but last week I only lost 0.4lbs and I was totally bummed.  I had followed program and not cheated, not even on the Elephant Ears and corn dogs that tempted me at a local craft fair I was in for an entire weekend.  I was good and yet the scale barely budged.  And so last Monday I had to take a look at what I was doing to help my body shed the extra pounds that desperately need to be lost.  I realized that like it or not it was time for me to add some exercise into my days.  So for the last few days, I have donned my walking shoes, stretch pants, and my iPod and hit the streets.  You see, I am one of those people who look at people who run for fun and question their sanity?  Let's just say exercise is not the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of fun things to do.  But with what happens to women in their 30's is they don't lose weight as easily and so I needed to help my body along. 

Well, you are not going to believe this, but it really felt good!  I have walked for the past few days and I am finding it very rewarding...I am even jogging for small (very small) increments.  And although my body is a little sore, I am looking forward to getting back out there each and every day. 

What I am realizing though is although I love that it's good for my body and the scale has finally started to move in the right direction, I love more that it's 30 mins each day that is totally mine...well mine and God's.  My life feels really hectic these days and my prayer life has suffered greatly because of that.  Long days, too many commitments, and a household to run has really put a road block in my prayer time.  But when I am out walking, with my iPod often playing praise and worship music I feel so close to God in these moments.  I am able to think and talk and pray in my own little bubble that no one else gets to enter.  I am able to breathe in the cleansing air He created and soak up a few rays of His sunshine.  It has been a total turn around for me.  My mind is clear, my spirit is positive, and life seems just a little more doable. 


And so while the weather is cooperating for the next few weeks I am planning on really taking advantage of it and getting out there.  It's a beautiful time of year with wonderful colors and cool mornings and nights.  And who knows, I may even continue on into the winter months walking with my mittens and hat!