I don't think it's any secret that many people feel unhappy with their appearance in one way or another. Our culture has done a fine job of setting unrealistic standards for the "normal" person to live up to. I love that we are seeing more and more of the "average" body type in Hollywood now.
All that to say that there is nothing wrong with wanting to better your life with being more healthy and active. Even as we spread the message that God created us and He doesn't make mistakes, we can admit that HE didn't but sometimes, most times, we do make mistakes.
For me, I am the heaviest I have ever been....I can't believe I just put that out here for all to see. A couple of years ago I did a weight loss program that really worked for me. I lost almost 40 pounds and was feeling pretty good...then I got pregnant and well, that body went out the window. You combine pregnancy, hormones, bed rest, Donny's accident and having no free time to exercise and you get where I am at now.
And I have decided that enough is enough. I deserve better. My family deserves better, but most of all, my Heavenly Father deserves better. He created me in His image and I owe it to Him to care for myself and to honor Him with every aspect of my life.
So, starting on Monday, 2/28, I am starting the Couch-to-5k Running Plan with a friend. I am also going to start making better choices for my meals and snacks. AND, I want to get back to doing my other exercises.
I guess I am blogging about it so that you can help hold me accountable and go through the journey with me. I encourage you to join along! Post how you are doing and what your struggles are. Let's encourage one another and keep each other going.
Oh boy....here we go...
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