Free to Fly: Consistency

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Consistency

Cute photo, huh?! Nope, I can't do that either, and if YOU can,

well, you need an award or something!

Ok. I have a confession. The week ahead of Mother's Day, my husband and I had a great visit with my Mom and Dad. It was all good. My husband took a couple of shots of my Mom & I before we left. I was all set to do a post about the visit and my Mom and such, and post the photo.

Well, suffice it to say that the photo was just entirely too REAL! I am not expecting a baby, but I should be! :0 Good thing my husband loves ALL of me! Well, I just couldn't stand it anymore. I decided that it might take a real long time, (thanks to the S-L-O-W down of my metabolism, thank you peri-meonpause!). But, I would start taking consistent steps to resolve the size issue. For many reasons. Consistent being the key word. Because its not like I haven't tried many times before. I have. And I get frustrated and just quit. The last few years (3) my body is just in slow motion as far as metabolism.

So, every morning for 6 weeks straight I have done excercises. No one can tell but, Jerry and I! :) But, I KNOW it, and it really does feel great. I don't feel guilty during the day, because I have already started by excercising! No matter what happens after that, I feel like I have the advantage!

I have to say, that it is as hard today to do 30 sit-ups as it was 4 weeks ago, but, I will NOT quit! In fact last week I started trying to do a few pilates moves, because ultimately that is what I intend to do regularly. But, Pilates, thats a whole other post! It needs one or two all their own! Ha! Also, several times a week Jerry & I are jogging/walking. Really funny! But, it feels GREAT when we are done! It is an awesome shared experience too!

AND - I now weigh 6 lbs less! Like I say, the damage is so great at this point, no one can tell the difference but he and I. But, if I am consistent, the progress will begin to show up!

Toodles!

8 comments:

Unknown said...: You impress me to no end. I am so proud of you.; June 18, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Denise said...: You go girl, I am very proud of you. I love the new look of your blog.; June 18, 2008 at 10:07 PM
A Captured Reflection said...: I love this new blog look, fantastic! Also can so relate about metabolism and peri-menopause, grrr. I exercise for 45-60 minutes a day, either treadmill, brisk walking, weights, rowing...but the bummer is I need too - every day, and have still managed to gain 3lb. Grrr. My sweet tooth must be totally curbed. It's worth the effort, feeling fitter, stronger and all. Very inspiring!! xx; June 19, 2008 at 3:14 AM
luvmy4sons said...: Love, love the new lok! What a great picture! And you go girl. You will never regret starting an exercise habit. Some days it is still a decision for me to get on my stationary bike, but I feel "icky" and restless in side till it gets done. And we are getting older baby...it's a must! So proud of you! You go!; June 19, 2008 at 7:34 AM
Melissa in Mel's World said...: You Go Girl!!!!; June 19, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Cecily R said...: That is FABULOUS Maria!! Good for you. Now I just need to take a page or seven from your book and be consistent too....; June 19, 2008 at 12:20 PM
She Rose Up said...: To all - thanks for your encouragement!

xoxo,
Maria; June 19, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Joyful Days said...: You go girl!

I had lost 20 lbs. and sadly have gained a lot back. But I am convinced this will not get the best of me. I have soooooo much to lose though.

Peri-menopause is making it harder. Arrggh!

Keep it up!

Julie; June 23, 2008 at 10:26 PM

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What Does it Mean Anyway? "Free to Fly"...

Well, it's like this: Here are some of the Webster's Dictionary definitions of Free: a : having the legal and political rights of a citizen b : enjoying civil and political liberty c : enjoying political independence or freedom from outside domination d : enjoying personal freedom : not subject to the control or domination of another2 a : not determined by anything beyond its own nature or being : choosing or capable of choosing for itself...having a scope not restricted by qualification 7 a : not obstructed, restricted, or impeded ...Now, here are some of the Webster's Dictionary definitions of Fly:1 a : to move in or pass through the air with wings b : to move through the air or before the wind or through outer space c : to float, wave, or soar in the air ... a : to take flight ...6 : to work successfully ...Examples which apply from Websters: fly high : to be elated - fly in the face of or fly in the teeth of : to stand or act forthrightly or brazenly in defiance or contradiction of

What does this mean in my life? This means that in life we are meant to be free. While historically mankind has not always enjoyed the opportunity to fully appreciate what that means, we are so indescribably fortunate as to live in a time of the greatest spiritual, physical, financial and political freedom ever known. Freedom doesn't come cheap, nor does it come easy. But the best things in life don't come that way do they? As I write this I am struck by how this sounds like a political statement, and for me this is much more of a spiritual thing, but, same goes for that (political that is). Freedom doesn't come easy. And it's worth whatever fight you have to make to overcome in your life in order to live a life that succeeds. Now the questions is - what is success for you? What is your standard? In my mind what is needed is a definite target - because you can't hit and maintain a moving target. A stable, rock-solid, anchor with no variable, yet multi-faceted. Something pure, just and worthy. If you look at any web page of news you can see that our society is certainly lacking in this area. What a great time to live as a rebel! Nowadays to be a rebel, all you have to do is be willing to engage in the battle of life, while anchored to Christ!