I am excited to report that I am well on my weigh with my exercise plan! In the past, I approached exercise as a chore--you know something to get done as quickly as possible. I had in my head the amount of time I was going to workout and I never did a minute more. In most cases, I would wind up doing a lot less. Lately, however, I have adopted a new mindset. Instead of dreading my workout and trying to rush through it, I decided to take my time and actually enjoy it. To do this, I decided that I needed some support...a new workout partner. I needed a partner that was supportive, encouraging and non-judgmental. I needed a workout partner that would listen to me, that would calm all my fears and soothe all my doubts. I needed a workout partner that undertood my innermost feelings and who I knew would have a plan for me. I thought about all of the loving and supporting people in my life, but no one quite fit the bill. Just as I started to feel disappointed, someone came to mind!
I have turned my daily workout into a time to meditate on and fellowship with the Lord--my new workout partner. I play a good gospel CD and I let my mind focus on the message of the music. Instantly, I feel invigorated and encouraged. I imagine myself living the life I want to live. I imagine myself reaching my goals--weight-related and otherwise. I think about how far I have come, how blessed I am and how the Lord is working out every detail of my life to perfection. Before I know it, fourty, fifty, sixty minutes have passed. I usually have such a great time that I have to pull myself away.
The good news is, my new workout partner is available to everyone. Invite Him to join your workout and I am sure you will see success beyond your imagination!
