Well it has been a very interesting week. We started out last Sunday eating at Abuelo's in Abilene and it was pretty much our last big hurrah before we started hunkering down for Bod 4 God. We've bought a lot of fresh new foods and have moved away from the sweets and started exercising more. All great things. My big moment came this morning though when I got on the scale and like Emeril says, "BAM!" I have lost over 5 lbs in the first week through diet and exercise. My body feels better and I'm having to adjust. People who say they don't have time are making excuses and I made excuses in the past. It's all about priorities. What takes precedence in your life? Working exercise into your daily routine is as easy as doing it before you go to work, right after work, doing it during your lunch break, or setting personal time aside. There has to be a way to work it in. Since I'm not watching TV and I don't spend hours perusing Facebook I have opened up more time for other things. It also helps that it has been nice outside. Walking for 30-45 minutes a day really has helped me. Yesterday I walked a mile during my lunch break and I have to say it wasn't easy. Pushing through the soreness isn't easy but in the end it will be worth it.
These changes I've made this year are making an impact in my life. I feel more spiritually sensitive because we are making efforts to read God's word and pray consistently. The fact that I've gotten rid of other distractions also helps me to focus more on things that are more important. I also think our relationships are becoming stronger. Now we've got the exercise, dieting, and losing weight thing started and we need to work on one more area: Finances. I think we need to assess where we have been and where we would like to go. We started the tithing challenge but that is only one aspect. How can we best use what God has provided to us for his honor and his glory. Debt doesn't glorify God and I think it takes our joy and our ability to give (more generously) away. Our next family goal is to start getting out of debt and to reduce monthly payments. We need to knock out a few and start working on the big ones. It is going to take some time but I think It can be done.
Please let me know if my family can pray for yours. I know that people come into my spirit and mind all the time and when that happens I pray for you. If you need prayer though feel free to ask. We are glad to do it.
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