Exercising for the Lord

U.S. Marine Corps

NO, the picture above is not me.  But it is someone I aspire to be--fit and healthy.  Today marks my third week of exercise, non-stop, for at least three to four times a week.  Two months ago when I went to my doctor, she told me I had slightly high cholesterol.  I was shocked to say the least.  No wonder I was feeling weird.  I had stopped exercising for more than a year because I went through bilateral hernia surgery.  I was afraid of ripping my insides again.  But a year is long enough.  I came to weigh 169 pounds.  I am down to 160 and I hope to drop a few more pounds.  But today, I felt a little bit tired.  I did not want to exercise.  But then I thought of the following Bible verse which motivated me to get up and finish the week:

 

"In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths."

Proverbs 3:6

 

I hope to continue to workout, putting God first in my plans so they will succeed.  I have eight more weeks to go...I'll keep you posted.

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.

A Gloomy Day

Loyola Park Beach, Rogers Park--Chicago IL

In being true to my very first post, today I exercised for about 30 minutes. Our apartment/condo is very small. So I don't have the weights or tread mills necessary to get a true workout. What I do have is three portable exercise machines--a stepper, push up handles, and the Ab Rocker, which my wife bought for me as a gift a few months back. They do the job of giving me a good work out.

Loyola Park Beach, Rogers Park--Chicago IL

I should have taken the time to go for a jog, since this is the first day of my Spring Break, but the day was cold, windy and very gloomy looking. We live steps away from Lake Michigan and reports estimate that the waves were as high as 10 feet. It is not my ideal weather to job, or surf. (Incidentally, when the weather is better I have seen some people try to surf and para sail on the lake. Doesn't quite work like Hawaii, but people still keep trying!)

Loyola Park Beach, Rogers Park--Chicago IL

Before I knew Christ, these gloomy days would really affect me in a bad way. My spirit would also be gloomy. Now that I know Christ, He is the sunlight in my heart. I am not kidding. I sure wish, Spring behaved like Spring, but God is the source of my happiness. Nothing can get me down.