Exercise with True Results

Manila Skyline

I cannot believe I now weigh 155 lbs. When I first started this blog I documented that at 5' 7", I weighed in excess of 165lbs. That was back in the Spring. However much of my workout was done inside our apartment because the weather was terrible until last week, when it started to get warm. My basic "every-other-day" workout routine consisted of 300 steps, 100 sit-ups, 100 jumping jacks and 100 push-ups. A few times I was too lazy to even exercise. So last week I jogged 15 minutes everyday along the lake. What has been startling for me is that although I did exercise with my stepper, push-ups, and sit-ups, I really did not push myself. I'm happy with the results thus far. I'll maintain my weight at the point when I loose most of my "lovehandles".

On another note, we may be heading out to the Philippines some time soon. I hear that there are some new missionary outposts helping the natives. If I'm close enough to them I will visit and take some pics and report back.

Natural Healing Cures from God

I'm messed up--so to speak. Well, not too bad. It's just that I have a few physical conditions I need to shake up. I have a foot fungus and stretch marks I need to fix. As a teacher I work in an environment which does not help my nail infection heal. It has gotten better over the past few months, but when the hot weather comes around. Bang! It's like going to square one. Additionally when I was high school age I used to do a lot of sit ups. These sit ups created some nasty stretch marks on my back.

This morning when I noticed that my toe nail fungus was returning, I took some Vitamin E oil and drenched it. Additionally I used it on my stretch marks. Health nuts claim that it works. We'll see.

I know God has given us the cure to everything on this earth, but if we don't study the Bible and read it everyday, our spirituality, like our health, dwindles. So one lesson I learned is to keep at it.

This morning I also ordered a slew of health products:

Cinnamon--which is good for diabetes, inhibits bacteria growth, blood clots and arthritis
Garlic--fights fungus, hypertension, and vampires.
Arnica Cream--better than that autrocious stuff called Ben-Gay
Aloe Vera Gel--for styling my hair. I' no longer putting that crazy petroleum based gel made with cancer causing chemicals.

Toady we were invited to a Christina couples conference close by our house. We are going to learn about Christ and to strengthened our marriage. I hope to report what happened in my next post. Until next time