I've Decided. Time to bring the A Game.
This has quite possibly been the craziest year of my life. So much has happened and so much has changed... I could go on and on about specifics, but I'll spare your eyes and not do that. I have neglected myself - both spiritually and physically - and I've decided that I am not pleased with either.
Today I will talk about the Physical:
I have gained 6-7 lbs (depending on the day) this year & that disgusts me completely. Even with these 6-7lbs I still weigh less than 130, but I am pushing it close (I weight 128-129 depending on the day). To some of you... I know what you would give to weigh 130lbs, but for me... it is far too much. And I'm not even just concerned with the numbers - I can actually SEE these pounds on me - and I can feel them. I have neglected exercise and I can feel the effects of that. I feel like a slug and I have no energy. I have rolls...And I dont like it. I have tried to give myself little pep talks all year - but have given excuse after excuse as to why I can't exercise or I can't get motivated ... this year has been rough & to top it off we've spent the entire summer moving from place to place. Excuse after excuse has poured in and has conquered - but no more. I am not this girl.
My motives for exercising and getting into shape were once self-centered...but God did a revisioning in me and so I have decided. I am turning into "Maniac Ashley" as we refer to me at my house. Not for the mere purpose to look great or be attractive (although I so want to be attractive to my husband) - but for God's glory!! God has given me this body and calls me to be a good steward of it!! I am not my own.
It starts today. So here's the plan: I'm going to workout like a maniac until I shed 10lbs. I realize I've only gained 6-7... but the goal is to lose 10. I will workout twice a day (this may seem extreme... but I have to have extreme. Moderate doesnt work for me.) Cardio before work & sculpting after work. I will beat myself ragged until these 10lbs are gone. After that - I will return to "Normal Ashley" and I will workout consistently 4-5 days a week.
So.. time to bring the A game! For God's glory... and Steven's benefit ;)
Today I will talk about the Physical:
I have gained 6-7 lbs (depending on the day) this year & that disgusts me completely. Even with these 6-7lbs I still weigh less than 130, but I am pushing it close (I weight 128-129 depending on the day). To some of you... I know what you would give to weigh 130lbs, but for me... it is far too much. And I'm not even just concerned with the numbers - I can actually SEE these pounds on me - and I can feel them. I have neglected exercise and I can feel the effects of that. I feel like a slug and I have no energy. I have rolls...And I dont like it. I have tried to give myself little pep talks all year - but have given excuse after excuse as to why I can't exercise or I can't get motivated ... this year has been rough & to top it off we've spent the entire summer moving from place to place. Excuse after excuse has poured in and has conquered - but no more. I am not this girl.
My motives for exercising and getting into shape were once self-centered...but God did a revisioning in me and so I have decided. I am turning into "Maniac Ashley" as we refer to me at my house. Not for the mere purpose to look great or be attractive (although I so want to be attractive to my husband) - but for God's glory!! God has given me this body and calls me to be a good steward of it!! I am not my own.
It starts today. So here's the plan: I'm going to workout like a maniac until I shed 10lbs. I realize I've only gained 6-7... but the goal is to lose 10. I will workout twice a day (this may seem extreme... but I have to have extreme. Moderate doesnt work for me.) Cardio before work & sculpting after work. I will beat myself ragged until these 10lbs are gone. After that - I will return to "Normal Ashley" and I will workout consistently 4-5 days a week.
So.. time to bring the A game! For God's glory... and Steven's benefit ;)
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