Officially Started!

Well, I am officially 49 which means I have a year to get this bod in shape. I have actually been feeling older than my age the past couple of months--I'm sure my lack of exercise and not eating right has been a huge factor. I spent an hour on the treadmill this AM at the wellness center and it felt great. I think I need to force my butt out of bed in the morning and get back on my routine of exercising before work because it doesn't seem to happen after work. My eating today has been pretty good. I find that if I keep myself busy and thinking about eating healthy, then I do pretty good. I keep looking at the skinny jeans in my closet and I really want to wear them. I actually feel pretty empowered when I eat right and exercise. I need to get the meal plan made for the family so we don't end up whipping up something that isn't the best just to have a meal on the table. The chiropractor told me to eat a banana or something high in potassium every day. Well, today I have eaten 3 bananas and stuck with the skim milk (which I love anyway). I also need to push the water, water, water!!! That is hard for me but I know it has great benefits.
A bunch of us have been reading about some women in the Bible during our lunch break. Right now we are reading about Tamar. That woman went through alot of trials but she also knew where her heart had to be. That alone will get us through anything we find tough--like losing weight and exercise. It is so much better when we have someone to exercise with or to make healthy eating choices with. I am really encouraged by that. I know God will give me the strength if I ask--which is what I forget to do sometimes--then I try to do it on my own--well, we know where that ends up! My prayer today is "God, Give me the strength to look for the choices that will benefit my health whether it be exercise or food. Help me to enjoy and find satisfaction from healthy foods. Take away my desire for all the treats this time of year or unhealthy foods. Help me to lean on You for strength and continue to put those who encourage me in my path. In Your Name--AMEN!