Thursday February 26, 2009 - 34 Days

34 Days and Quite a Difference.

I realized something yesterday. I have only been committed to daily exercise, better eating - and this blog - for just over a month. That's not a whole lot of time. Not when kept in perspective.

Rome was not built in a day.
Another one of my mother's favorite sayings. When she said: "Rome wasn't built in a day" she was trying to remind us to be patient. She was trying to let us know that some things are worth working for - and worth waiting for. My mother is such a wise woman. Always has been. I'm the one who needed to grow before I would truly appreciate that fact.

My point is: It's only been just over ONE month since I began this journey to "Feelin' fine in 2009". 34 days. And, after YEARS of neglecting my health, eating too much sugar, not exercising enough, my awesomely-made body is already responding! This blog may seem redundant. It's a common theme with me, because patience is an area in which I need growth. I'll admit, it does seem like it's been more than 34 days. But the Wii Fit doesn't lie. So this morning, as the Wii Fit made its announcement "This is your 34th day!" I thought: "Is that all? But I feel so different! So much better! Is it possible it's only been just over a month since I started?"

Amazement set in.
Then I was, once again, amazed. Not impressed with my own 34-day sticktuitiveness. Impressed with God's design, as The Great Creator. Our bodies are capable of being more fit after several months of determination, focus and commitment, than they were before YEARS of neglect! Isn't that amazing? I, for one, am grateful.

Successful eating... most of the time!
I really am eating far less sugar and processed foods than I have in a long time. Still don't know what perfection looks like for more than a day or two, but then perfection is not really the goal. I am thinking more before eating. And I'm making better decisions. Yahoo!

Ryan is the police.
I am learning how much my kids - especially Ryan, who's 8 - want me to be in better physical condition. He is very encouraging. Once in awhile, he's even pushed a little too hard. "Mom, are you sure you want to eat that?" he sometimes asks. I don't like it sometimes. I have to remind him that I appreciate his encouragement, but he does not have license to police everything I eat. Bless his heart. He wants me to feel good and have energy. Who could blame him? I think I'll thank him when he gets home today. I do appreciate him. I'm glad he cares.

So, the way I figure it, with the help of the Wii Fit, Paul's encouragement to go to the Y some evenings when I don't feel like it, wonderful Nutrilite products, and of course, Police Officer Ryan...

Victory is a sure thing! And it's coming one day, one week, one month at a time.