A couple weeks ago I received word from the Dr. that my blood sugar was elevated and could be cause for diabetes sometime later in life so on Dec. 12th we are going to soon discuss treatment options with me in regards to PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) like symptoms. I decided that with such news, coupled with prayer, I was going to do my part and embark on something what I've desired for some time to do; work on eating healthy and exercising regularly to help reverse these things from stealing my joy in life now and later on. Diabetes runs in my family, along with obesity, so I feel extra persistent/dedicated in developing these good habits. I've always been one of those people that get really amped up about it do it for a few days and then fall off the band wagon and get really upset with myself for not following through. Today I decided enough was enough. . . this is no longer going to be something I talk about but I actually DO. So I can confidently say, workout #1=success! I feel sooo much better already (emotionally) and have energy (physically) and motivation to get everything else done. I'm keeping track of what I do, how long I do it, and also keeping track of my caloric intake and monitoring my weight. I have a goal and I want to achieve it by my 23rd birthday next year. I'm sharing all this for two reasons: 1) I want to always keep in front of me words on a page to encourage myself and others that might be sharing in this type of journey 2) I want those reading to encourage me in this journey so that I finish strong and achieve that which I've set out for; use this as a source of accountability!
As of last month my weight at the Dr. was 167. My goal is to get down to around 135-140 for a normal BMI based off of my age & height. Size doesn't matter so much to me as long as I'm healthy. I plan on getting a scale this week so that I can more closely monitor my progress and see the affects of my efforts.
Alongside getting things underway where my physical health is concerned, lately, I've been working on my spiritual life and making the Lord 1st priority daily. Being on a night schedule where on any average day I wake up between 1:00pm-1:30pm, work 3:00-10:30pm and then am in the prayer room from 12:00am-6:00am 4-5 days a week, I am finding the hours in my day quickly dissipating. And though I get to spend 6 hours in a prayer room 6 days a week, I am longing for greater intimacy with Jesus. Not only do I want to walk in the fullness of that which He has for me in all areas of life, I want to see the fruits of the Spirit coming into fruition as I draw nearer to Him and He to me. I want others to be driven to a holy jealousy because of the communion He and I share. I want to honor Him in my life; Spirit, Soul and Body being subjected to His leadership. All too often I am finding when my everyday life is lacking organization and is weak, my spiritual life is affected as well. By bringing order into both areas, I am believing for huge breakthrough in all areas. I know His grace is sufficient and His strength is perfected in my weakness. I'm committing my ways, thoughts, ideas, ambitions, desires to Him because I know He promised when I do so they will succeed. (Psalm 37:5)
Now that I've accomplished the task of writing this I am now going to begin some reading and enjoy the last few hours of my Sabbath. Abundant blessings be yours!!
~Hannah~
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