So, I got very side-tracked with work and other things...today I will be starting my first personal training session with my husband in about 2 months. We will be going through our four month process. I am excited to have the opportunity to workout with him! He is so excellent!
I want to share that I allowed some emotional stressors to stop me from doing what I love which is exercising...i became a p.e. teacher for a reason and I have not been living that...I admit, I allow people to mess with my mind and distract me from what is best for me. I think that I just don't hold myself in high regard and feel that I am worth it. Welll, I have to stop feeling like that...this is why this four month process is going to take me from stressed to at peace...If you allow this four month process to work...it will change your whole mind, body and soul. I am very blessed to have a husband to believes in the power of a health!! Updates to come! Enjoy your day!!!
Del
Monday, March 11, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Day 4, Week 3
Jay and I had a surprise call from one of our friends inviting us to a dinner and to spend the night at the Garden of God Club. Global Missionary wanted to show appreciation for Pastors and their wives. It was a really wonderful time. We ate a beautiful meal, worshiped God with some Integrity Singers and spent time with some of our favorite people, Eddie and Marie Chavez. It was such a wonderful evening. Our room had everything imaginable...fireplace, beautiful view of Garden of the Gods and much more. We felt pampered and blessed to have this time to be together!
So, I have an interesting predicament...I have a sedentary job...although I workout during my lunch hour, I still feel that I am getting back to my sluggish self. I am thinking of getting an exercise ball and bringing it in to sit on versus just sitting on this stupid chair. That should help my core and strengthen my bottom and back. There are so many options if you face problems of having to sit all day. I have found that I stand and walk around as often as I can to ensure that I do not sit all day and become sluggish.
I am still on my kick to run a marathon within a year's time. My husband and I are going to put a plan together so I can start training for it now. I have such renewed energy and feel amazing every day! I am glad to have had the surgery! Jay is going to be getting his personal training license soon. The PPBA stated that they would pay for him to get that done! We are grateful for that!
All in all, it was a beautiful day filled with excitement, fun and blessings! Hope your day is blessed!
Love,
del
Friday, February 8, 2013
Day 3, Week 3
So, I have been working out during my lunch hour in our fitness center in the basement of our office. I am doing very well...I have not lost any more weight, but I have not gained either...that is a plus. I figure I will give my body the time it needs to adjust to the new circumstances. After all, I live a sedentary lifestyle at work. I can feel my body changing and moving better. So, yesterday, I was doing ab exercises to see how my abdominals would do after the surgery...I did about 30 crunches on the bench and felt a little cramping and thought...I probably should stop...well, I completed 50. I had some cramping afterwards, but it stopped after 30 minutes. I was reminded of my husbands' famous saying, "Go passed the pain." Well, probably not in this instance, but it didn't affect me badly!
So, I have a goal...one of my new friends is a runner and likes doing marathons and such...I have had a lot of these friends in my life!!! Well, she is running a marathon and she post each day what she does to train for this event. Well, I want to do at least a half marathon..the longest I have run was 10 miles and that was 2-5 years ago. I always loved running...now that I have a lot more energy, I want to do some running and get to those amazing distances my friends go. So, if you are reading this and have a similar goal, let's get together and accomplish it! I am really excited to complete something on my list!!!!
I hope you are enjoying your day!!!!
Love Del
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Day 2, Week 3
I spent some amazing quality time with my daughter, Gabi, yesterday. She was not feeling well, but we had a good day anyway! We walked about 3 miles and chatted about how things are going in her life! I am grateful that she is doing well. We talked about boys...she thinks boys are creepy right now...and we discussed friendships. I am a bit concerned because she chooses not to hold any girl at the best friend status any longer. She had a very bad encounter with a friend about a year ago who turned on her and turned all her friends against her...she recently had another friend who was trying to do the same thing...she has been leary of friends ever since. We have discussed friendships...and it is not that she does not have friends or doesn't want them...she is just shying aways from them right now. I am hoping that she works through this and finds those amazing friends she is has longed for...this is my prayer for her...She is a great girl and I want the very best for her life!
I think it is so important to pray for your children! I want my childrent to always know they are protected and loved...and that they can rely on not only their parents, but a Father that will never allow them to be alone.
Health is not just about getting your body healthy...it is about your body, mind and soul. It is a constant effort to make sure that all are in sync together but also with God. I am really feeling the amazement of God and His love and joy in my life!
I have this bible app on my phone that gives me daily verses, reading assignments and just a great thing when I want to have access to God, but my bible is not with me. I recommend it for anyone wanting to get closer to God and to be in His Word consistently.
I love that I am getting healthy! I love that God is opening up my heart to His Word and His true joy! I feel blessed!
Love Del
I think it is so important to pray for your children! I want my childrent to always know they are protected and loved...and that they can rely on not only their parents, but a Father that will never allow them to be alone.
Health is not just about getting your body healthy...it is about your body, mind and soul. It is a constant effort to make sure that all are in sync together but also with God. I am really feeling the amazement of God and His love and joy in my life!
I have this bible app on my phone that gives me daily verses, reading assignments and just a great thing when I want to have access to God, but my bible is not with me. I recommend it for anyone wanting to get closer to God and to be in His Word consistently.
I love that I am getting healthy! I love that God is opening up my heart to His Word and His true joy! I feel blessed!
Love Del
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Day 1, Week 3
So, it looks as though I am recovering nicely and will probably end up getting cleared to go back to work. I am glad about this...I am bored out of my mind! So, to make things a little more complicated, the ice took me out...I was in bed the whole day...it really gave me time to think about some things...
Honestly, I am really stressed about this United States economy situation. I don't get too stressed and really keep my political views to myself unless asked. Right now, I am interested in understanding what our country has to look forward to. Now, I believe that God puts people in positions of authority; so, God must have a plan with our leadership. I have to believe that God is in charge and these men and women are simply people in God's plan...I don't believe for a moment that these situations should be comfortable for us. I am unable to believe the delusions that Christianity is all hearts and flowers and sunshine. Not if you are futhering God's Kingdom! So, we must prepare ourselves for that which is coming and not neglect to pray for the leaders in our lives.
So, I am still continuing to do well with my eating. I am praying that I will be able to work out so I can get to losing weight more quickly than with just a wholesome diet. I am really focused on being healthy. I have a new excitement for exercise that I haven't had since teaching physical education to others. The surgery has helped me to have new energy and my brain is excited and focused! I am hopeful that I can get back to that hardcore fitness person I once was...I dream of the days when I was a size 6 and felt good about myself. I know that I can be that healthy again...Jay is salivating to get me into the gym and workout with me again...LOL!
So, as I pray for our country and my doctor's appointment today and my health...I know that God listens and is there to help in anyway I need. My prayer for all you interested in getting healthy is that God would be the center of your efforts. He wants us to succeed. I know through God, anything is possible! I pray that you all would believe that too! May your efforts today be blessed!
love Del
Honestly, I am really stressed about this United States economy situation. I don't get too stressed and really keep my political views to myself unless asked. Right now, I am interested in understanding what our country has to look forward to. Now, I believe that God puts people in positions of authority; so, God must have a plan with our leadership. I have to believe that God is in charge and these men and women are simply people in God's plan...I don't believe for a moment that these situations should be comfortable for us. I am unable to believe the delusions that Christianity is all hearts and flowers and sunshine. Not if you are futhering God's Kingdom! So, we must prepare ourselves for that which is coming and not neglect to pray for the leaders in our lives.
So, I am still continuing to do well with my eating. I am praying that I will be able to work out so I can get to losing weight more quickly than with just a wholesome diet. I am really focused on being healthy. I have a new excitement for exercise that I haven't had since teaching physical education to others. The surgery has helped me to have new energy and my brain is excited and focused! I am hopeful that I can get back to that hardcore fitness person I once was...I dream of the days when I was a size 6 and felt good about myself. I know that I can be that healthy again...Jay is salivating to get me into the gym and workout with me again...LOL!
So, as I pray for our country and my doctor's appointment today and my health...I know that God listens and is there to help in anyway I need. My prayer for all you interested in getting healthy is that God would be the center of your efforts. He wants us to succeed. I know through God, anything is possible! I pray that you all would believe that too! May your efforts today be blessed!
love Del
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Day 7, Week 2 (about 3 weeks later)
I have been offline healing from surgery and gaining some serious perspective. I have been having a great time, but a hard time, getting through all I have to in order to be healed. This is not just my surgery, but many things that God has brought to the forefront in order for me to deal with.
Before I get into this, I want to let you know that through eating correctly and taking some walks and being proactive in my health, I have lost 15 lbs. I am very excited about this! I am now at 195 and enjoying the fact that I can continue to lost weight with a healthy lifestyle. My diet has been the biggest key to my losing weight, since I am unable to work out the way I know I can. After the doctor releases me, I should be able to workout the way I have always wanted to but was too exhausted to do so...
So, I have people issues. I don't trust many people and used to get rid of people once they did something that took advantage of my friendship. This stems from my childhood and the dysfunction I faced on a daily basis. Having a controlling mother doesn't allow for healthy friendships. I had one best friend my whole life and she and her family brought such normalcy to my life. I was very blessed to know them and have them in my life!
Lately, I have been so sad with friendships. Being a pastor's wife, I realize that I want to love people and support them and care for them more than I ever have. But it is hard to trust that those friendships are as meaningful to those I spend time with. This week, I have felt more lonely than I ever have. I know people have lives to live and all of that...but I haven't had a deep meaningful conversation with a woman in such a long time. I am usually listening to their heartaches and hurts. I long for a friendship that is two sided and blesses me and the other person. I deeply hurt for this kind of relationship...now, one may say that maybe I am putting it out there that I am not interested in this sort of thing...I believe I do put it out there that I am all together and things are great and I don't require much...my marriage is solid so I have the best friend I could ever have! Well, we as women need those female connections! It has taken me a long time to believe that I require this...but I do!
The connection between women is a beautiful thing...my prayer is that God would bless me with women that will understand what I need and accept friendship unconditionally and excitedly. I hope you have a friend who blesses your life and makes things seem less lonely!
Love Del
Before I get into this, I want to let you know that through eating correctly and taking some walks and being proactive in my health, I have lost 15 lbs. I am very excited about this! I am now at 195 and enjoying the fact that I can continue to lost weight with a healthy lifestyle. My diet has been the biggest key to my losing weight, since I am unable to work out the way I know I can. After the doctor releases me, I should be able to workout the way I have always wanted to but was too exhausted to do so...
So, I have people issues. I don't trust many people and used to get rid of people once they did something that took advantage of my friendship. This stems from my childhood and the dysfunction I faced on a daily basis. Having a controlling mother doesn't allow for healthy friendships. I had one best friend my whole life and she and her family brought such normalcy to my life. I was very blessed to know them and have them in my life!
Lately, I have been so sad with friendships. Being a pastor's wife, I realize that I want to love people and support them and care for them more than I ever have. But it is hard to trust that those friendships are as meaningful to those I spend time with. This week, I have felt more lonely than I ever have. I know people have lives to live and all of that...but I haven't had a deep meaningful conversation with a woman in such a long time. I am usually listening to their heartaches and hurts. I long for a friendship that is two sided and blesses me and the other person. I deeply hurt for this kind of relationship...now, one may say that maybe I am putting it out there that I am not interested in this sort of thing...I believe I do put it out there that I am all together and things are great and I don't require much...my marriage is solid so I have the best friend I could ever have! Well, we as women need those female connections! It has taken me a long time to believe that I require this...but I do!
The connection between women is a beautiful thing...my prayer is that God would bless me with women that will understand what I need and accept friendship unconditionally and excitedly. I hope you have a friend who blesses your life and makes things seem less lonely!
Love Del
Day 6, Week 2
Day after surgery is going pretty well...I am so grateful to have my husband at home! He has been making sure that I am properly taken care of! I am very grateful and so lucky to have him!
My husband and I have been married almost 15 years. Our anniversary is on May 2nd. He and I dated each other 4 years before getting married. This was a powerful time for both of us...during the time we dated. Jay and I both became Christians about 20 years ago. God put us together at a time that He knew we both were going to give our lives over to Christ. We faced some serious issues and trials. I can say with confidence that Jay and I will always be together...with a forever union created by the hands of God.
If you know us at all...he and I are both leaders and very stubborn. We do have awesome conflicts, but we always know that God is the center of our lives and we submit to this authority. Even if we don't do it right away...we eventually get there...
Each day, I remind myself of how blessed I am to have such a great marriage, beautiful Godly children and a wonderful life!
I hope you are feeling blessed today as well!!!!
My husband and I have been married almost 15 years. Our anniversary is on May 2nd. He and I dated each other 4 years before getting married. This was a powerful time for both of us...during the time we dated. Jay and I both became Christians about 20 years ago. God put us together at a time that He knew we both were going to give our lives over to Christ. We faced some serious issues and trials. I can say with confidence that Jay and I will always be together...with a forever union created by the hands of God.
If you know us at all...he and I are both leaders and very stubborn. We do have awesome conflicts, but we always know that God is the center of our lives and we submit to this authority. Even if we don't do it right away...we eventually get there...
Each day, I remind myself of how blessed I am to have such a great marriage, beautiful Godly children and a wonderful life!
I hope you are feeling blessed today as well!!!!
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