Confession...Today was the first time this year I've been to the gym! Up until today I have been making excuses and totally avoiding developing a workout program. But enough is enough; so yesterday I purchased a pair of sneakers $20.00 (so what was the hold up on that) and made a mental commitment to wake up this morning and go.
So at 8:00am I was walking on the treadmill with my lips poked out, sulking and mad. Sulking because my leg was hurting and mad because I can not believe how out of shape I've allowed myself to get. 38 years old and 15 minutes into walking I was ready to quit! But I kept pushing and eventually fell into a stride and was able to do 30 minutes....Wooooshh! I stayed an additional hour working out on the different weight machines and even managed to do a little floor work (abs and legs).
It was during this time that my inspiration walked through the door. She was a tiny little fire ball, excited about working out and even more excited about living. At first glance it was easy to see that she was strong, fit, flexible and extremely healthy. But it was her spirit that impressed me the most. She immediately introduced herself and asked me for a hug in the name of the Lord. Now I must admit I was a little taken aback by this display of unsolicited affection from a virtual stranger. Nevertheless I complied and quickly begin to reap the benefits of my newly formed acquaintance.For the remainder of my stay my new friend encouraged and rooted me on. "You can do it Lisa...come on Lovely Lisa", she cheered. "God wants you to be healthy and fit....He'll make a way!" I later found out that this woman with the body of a 30 year old was 66 years old! Wow!
It was this chance encounter that inspired me and lead me to speak with the gym's owner about developing a workout program to help me meet my fitness goals. I was prepared to pay just about anything to get the results I wanted, as fate would have it; he did it for free. Once again I have been given a map, a written plan. All I have to do is follow it!
Makes me wonder was I really putting off going to the gym or did I go on precisely the right day, at the right time so I could recieve exactly what I needed for my journey.
When something is of God's doing, things fall right into place. Don't get frustrated with yourself about the 'Why' you put it off. The point is...you're there now! The first step to anything is the hardest.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to pat yourself on every step you take toward your journey. Even in the missteps, you're in a better place than you were Dec 31, 2009. I'm proud of you.