So I came across this verse in my Bible the other day and I loved the analogy that was used! My husband came home yesterday and said "Hey did you know you're an athlete"? I guess I never really considered it, I mean I haven't played sports since High School. But he said that when he was signing me up for group fitness classes they asked if I was an athlete, he asked "how do you know" and they said if you workout 4 times a week for a minimum of 20 minutes a day you are considered an athlete. Hey that's me! How cool ! Then I read this verse, I really like verse 27 "I discipline my body like an ATHLETE, training it to do what it should" That verse in itself gave me so much satisfaction knowing that I am doing what I should for my body. That refers me to verse 24 "run to win"! I don't want to eat the way i'm eating and workout the way I am just for a season in my life. I feel like if I did that then I wouldn't be finishing the race and I want to not just finish but win! I want to win a healthy life, a strong body, good habits to teach and pass down to my kids, I want to look attractive for myself and for my husband. I want to live long enough to see and love on my grandchildren. All that to come to verse 25. "All athletes are disciplined" This is key. It is what makes you continue on and not quit. We are disciplined in so many areas of our life but so many times we fail at caring for our health. We neglect ourselves, we make excuses and never follow through.
It is hard, it does take discipline and dedication (not to mention time), it takes planning, it takes strength but it is so worth it. Since I started exercising I have felt so much better about myself. I have more confidence, I feel better and I just have a sense of accomplishment. I still get sad when I start thinking about how much weight I've gained since last year, but at the same time my body now is stronger. I don't think last year I would have been able to run 5 miles. I may have weighed less but I am now more tone. And that feels good. So take the time for yourself. If not for yourself then for your family. If I can do it, I KNOW anyone cane.!
I was an athlete. =( Will you help me Esther or is it too late? *big cry in my throat*
ReplyDeleteOh sis... it's NEVER EVER too late. NEVER.
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