I went to train on the stairs tonight. My goal was to finish 34 floors in 45 minutes or less. It was tough..it pushed my heart and lungs in a way that they haven't been pushed in a loooong time. I finished in 25 minutes and 50 seconds. I wanted to cry when I was done. I was soo proud of how far I've come. I looked back today and on 2/1 (just 25 days ago) I could only get up 6 floors. I felt worse after those 6 then I did after the 34 today.
It was great perspective for me. I have only lost 3 lbs in the past 25 days but I am healthier and stronger than I have been in years. I just have to keep doing what I know to do and eventually my body is going to have no choice but to catch up with me. I know now that I am unstoppable. If I can climb 34 floors in 25 minutes at 287 pounds- I CAN DO ANYTHING!!
Just a reminder- If you wait to do the right thing until you feel like doing it- you are in trouble. Do the right thing because it's the right thing..and your feelings will catch up to you!!
Love you all- thanks for sharing this journey with me!! God Bless!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Nervous
The realization just hit me that I am 9 days away from the "Vertical Dash". I am more prepared then I've ever been but it's still a little scary.
I've had a pretty good exercise week and I am headed off to train on the stairs again tonight. I have really enjoyed the nicer weather and have had my afternoon walk 3 times this week. If you have the Wii Fit- I highly recommend doing 10 minutes of Rhythm boxing- it will really give you a workout.
It is hard to motivate yourself to work out- especially when you don't feel like it. The rewards far outweigh the effort it takes to get moving. I sleep better when I've had a good workout but I'm learning not to work out too late or it keeps me up at night. Chris, Molly and Leanna's family is all coming in town this weekend for Virginia's 1st birthday. I hope that we can all make good eating choices while celebrating her first year. I seem to do great through the week and BLOW it on the weekends.
I hope everyone is motivated to do at least 1 more workout then they did last week. Even if it's just a 30 minute walk. We CAN DO THIS!!
I've had a pretty good exercise week and I am headed off to train on the stairs again tonight. I have really enjoyed the nicer weather and have had my afternoon walk 3 times this week. If you have the Wii Fit- I highly recommend doing 10 minutes of Rhythm boxing- it will really give you a workout.
It is hard to motivate yourself to work out- especially when you don't feel like it. The rewards far outweigh the effort it takes to get moving. I sleep better when I've had a good workout but I'm learning not to work out too late or it keeps me up at night. Chris, Molly and Leanna's family is all coming in town this weekend for Virginia's 1st birthday. I hope that we can all make good eating choices while celebrating her first year. I seem to do great through the week and BLOW it on the weekends.
I hope everyone is motivated to do at least 1 more workout then they did last week. Even if it's just a 30 minute walk. We CAN DO THIS!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
What This World Needs
I was out doing my afternoon walk today and this song came on my Ipod. It is a recurring message that God keeps speaking to me (especially the part in blue) so I thought I would share it with you.
What This World Needs- by Casting Crowns
What this world needs
Is not another one hit wonder with an axe to grind,
Another two bit politician peddlin` lies,
Another three ring circus society.
What this world needs
Is not another sign wavin` super saint that's better than you,
Another ear pleasin` candy man afraid of the truth,
Another prophet in an Armani suit.
Chorus:
What this world needs
Is a Savior who will rescue,
A Spirit who will lead,
A Father who will love them in their time of need.
What this world needs
Is for us to care more about the inside than the outside.
Have we become so blind that we can't see?
God's gotta change her heart before He changes her shirt.
What this world needs
Is for us to stop hiding behind our relevance.
Blendin` in so well that people can't see the difference
And it's the difference that sets the world free.
(Spoken)
People aren't confused by the gospel,
They're confused by us.
Jesus is the only way to God,
But we are not the only way to Jesus.
This world doesn't need
My tie, my hoodie,
My denomination,
or my translation of the Bible,
They just need Jesus.
We can be passionate about what we believe,
But we can't strap ourselves to the gospels.
Because we're slowing it down
Jesus is going to save the world,
But maybe the best thing we can do
Is just get out of the way.
Jesus is our Savior,
That's what this world needs
Father's arms around you,
That's what this world needs
That's what this world needs
We just need to speak about the love of Jesus. I don't think that it's our job as Christians to condemn people. We can often push people AWAY from God this way. It is God's job to convict them. Conviction draws you closer to God.
What This World Needs- by Casting Crowns
What this world needs
Is not another one hit wonder with an axe to grind,
Another two bit politician peddlin` lies,
Another three ring circus society.
What this world needs
Is not another sign wavin` super saint that's better than you,
Another ear pleasin` candy man afraid of the truth,
Another prophet in an Armani suit.
Chorus:
What this world needs
Is a Savior who will rescue,
A Spirit who will lead,
A Father who will love them in their time of need.
What this world needs
Is for us to care more about the inside than the outside.
Have we become so blind that we can't see?
God's gotta change her heart before He changes her shirt.
What this world needs
Is for us to stop hiding behind our relevance.
Blendin` in so well that people can't see the difference
And it's the difference that sets the world free.
(Spoken)
People aren't confused by the gospel,
They're confused by us.
Jesus is the only way to God,
But we are not the only way to Jesus.
This world doesn't need
My tie, my hoodie,
My denomination,
or my translation of the Bible,
They just need Jesus.
We can be passionate about what we believe,
But we can't strap ourselves to the gospels.
Because we're slowing it down
Jesus is going to save the world,
But maybe the best thing we can do
Is just get out of the way.
Jesus is our Savior,
That's what this world needs
Father's arms around you,
That's what this world needs
That's what this world needs
We just need to speak about the love of Jesus. I don't think that it's our job as Christians to condemn people. We can often push people AWAY from God this way. It is God's job to convict them. Conviction draws you closer to God.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Forgot how to count
Time is getting away from me. It just occurred to me tonight that there are less than 2 weeks before the "Vertical Dash for Diabetes". Leanna just informed me the other day that she won't be able to do the Dash with me- she has a class at church that day that she forgot about. I figured I better get to training a little harder. I went up to hospital tonight to walk their stairs. My goal was to do 24 flights. My last record was 15. I thought that I had done 36 flights (which is 2 more than I need for the challenge) but I realized on the drive home that I don't know how to multiply. I did 6 floors and then I went to let Leanna know I was there. She was working on the 6th floor tonight. It's good to let a nurse know when you are planning on killing yourself while climbing stairs. I then went down to the ground floor and came back up to the 7th floor twice. I was huffing and puffing pretty hard (I really wish I would never have smoked) so I went into the waiting room and got a glass of water. I then went down to the ground and came back up again. For some reason I had it my head that I had done 36 flights...but alas..I had only done 30. STILL A VICTORY!!. It took me 55 minutes to do 30 flights but I chatted with Leanna for a while and I took more time then usual between rounds. The good news is that I know I will not die by doing the challenge. You would be surprised at how much better that makes me feel.
I want to thank everyone who has donated to the cause already- If you haven't had a chance yet but still wanted to you can go to this link to donate https://secure2.merchantcart.net/KCSportsPublic/main.cfm/Vertical%202009/81DC9BDB52D04DC20036DBD8313ED055/?do=teamwebpage&pid=4370
The next events down the road are the Trolley Run (which I will be doing with Team Jeriah) on 4/26 and the Hillcrest Transitional Housing 5k (which I will be doing on the Desperation Walkers w/out walls team- Marilyn Humphrey Team Captain). Both of these are good causes and I encourage everyone to get involved in some way. I am sure that you will be hearing me talk more about these (or begging for money) as the events get closer.
Weigh in is tomorrow- anything but a gain is success.
I want to thank everyone who has donated to the cause already- If you haven't had a chance yet but still wanted to you can go to this link to donate https://secure2.merchantcart.net/KCSportsPublic/main.cfm/Vertical%202009/81DC9BDB52D04DC20036DBD8313ED055/?do=teamwebpage&pid=4370
The next events down the road are the Trolley Run (which I will be doing with Team Jeriah) on 4/26 and the Hillcrest Transitional Housing 5k (which I will be doing on the Desperation Walkers w/out walls team- Marilyn Humphrey Team Captain). Both of these are good causes and I encourage everyone to get involved in some way. I am sure that you will be hearing me talk more about these (or begging for money) as the events get closer.
Weigh in is tomorrow- anything but a gain is success.
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