It has been a while since I have posted anything. There have been lots of changes in my life. Changed jobs, moved and I think I even have different vehicle since the last time I have posted. One thing has not changed-my Savior. Jesus has handled and dealt with me in the way only He can. I thank Him and give the highest praise and glory to my Savior. I just finished a women's bible study of the books of: James and Jude. Amazing, I definitely learned to inwardly evaluate myself and reflect on the things in which I need help from God to work on.
One thing I continue to struggle with is my weight. I have to say even this part of my life has had some change. I started going to the gym in July and I think it was about 6 weeks later I began using the My Fitness Pal app on my phone. I weigh in (at the only scale; in the middle of the gym!) about every six weeks. So far I have lost almost 30 lbs. You cant see it, but there was a long pause there. I sweated my but off-literally for those almost 30 lbs. I have mixed feels about these almost 30 lbs. On the one hand it is an accomplishment-almost 30 lbs in 5 months. This allows me to set a pace for reasonable goals. I am hoping to lose 30 more by first of the year and change my front number. On the other hand, I still feel like I should have lost way more than "almost 30" for the amount of sweating I did. I have always know the way to lose weight is eating right and exercise. I started out doing 30 minutes of cardio and have increased it by 15 minutes every six weeks; and try to include 20-30 minutes of strength training. The My Fitness Pal app really helps me keep track of the amount of calories I am consuming. I struggle with my eating habits, I am an emotional and stress eater. I find self reverting back to old habits sometimes-I know I'm not perfect (contrary to popular belief: I think I am perfect.) . The two of these together help me to become more aware of the amount of calories I am taking in, and the amount being burned off. There are days I don't want to go to the gym, days I have to visualize myself going so I will actually get up and go. I have to say; of all the times I didn't want to go, but have gone ahead and gone; I have never regretted going. . .I a trying.
Another reason I don't regret going is my " Gym-EyeCandy-Crush", I call him " Catch". I call him Catch because the only thing I know about him is I am not the only one watching him; and he reminds me of the Jennifer Lopez's love interest in the movie Angel Eyes-his name was Catch (yes, I am a sickeningly hopeless romantic). I would of course never get up the nerve to say something to him-but seeing him workout is added motivation for me to go to the gym. He reminds me of a cross between a Greek statue and one of the guys from the movie "The 300". You should see him on the rowing machine. . . I digress. I have another guy of interest in my life; but the extent is just that : person of interest, at this time.
I love the holidays and it seems (and I say this shamefully) I finally realize the reason for the season. This is the celebration of the birth of my Savior, my King. I realized the gifts given to children was a reflection of the gifts the wise-men gave. I really like the Thanksgiving also, and it just needs two key elements: family/friends and food. It is a hard time for me because this is when I miss my mom the most-. Thanksgiving runs in strong with Christmas as my favorite because its not so commercialized; people tend to give and be grateful.
I have rambled on about a lot of change in my life. I want it know I am thankful for the things Jesus has done in my life, what he currently has His hands on in my life and the doors He will open. To God be the glory.
