On May 30, 2011 I began the crazy journey of doing Insanity with Sean T via video and 2 of the greatest guys in the world...Pastor Ellie Kapihe and Danny Katoa....not really sure of what to expect but looking forward to the challenge...fast forward to today, July 25, day 57 of the overall calender. we are now in insanity max, week 3 and there is not a day that goes by that prior to working out, i am in fear of what and how my body will react....let me tell you, it has been a blast. the workouts are intense...and i am doing things i have never ever thought i could do. most of you know that in August 2008 i weighed in at 384 lbs at the age of 40. this freaked me out....i was a plate lunch away from 400 lbs (4 bills as i called it).....a walking heart attack waiting to happen....every part of my body was sore, my back was killing me and i was not in good shape, physical or mental. By Summer of 2009, i was able to get down to 319lbs, the lightest i had been since Lori gave birth to brandi...almost 20 years ago. the problem, it was on a crash diet...i dropped 65 lbs through crash dieting and working out...but not in shape. As of last week, 7/19 i weighed in at 340...and have been at that consistent weight for about a month. however, my cardio and my body is way better that when i was at 319. my goal is to be under 300 by end of 2011 and not from crash dieting but from a better diet and continued workouts.
don't get me wrong, its been tough getting up at 4:45 Monday to Friday...but the best part of my day is around 6am, when the sweat is dripping from my body and i know i achieved a total body workout. from there, my devotion time with God is intense and focused, cause my body is prepared for what God is asking me to do. the ups and downs of this adventure has not been easy, but one thing consistent, is that when i put my hope and trust and workout schedule and eating desires in the hands of God..i am able to rely on Him.
the reason i am putting this to paper is to make sure i can look back and see what God has allowed me to go through...this is my testimony based on His will and love for me. i know that God can use me for anything...and He is using me..but if i allow God to use me in His shape and physical well being...and the inside and outside of this "big gulp" body is in focus with the will of God...He can use me mightily.
Father God, thank you for the friends you have allowed to come along side me. thank you for opening up my eyes to the unhealthy lifestyle i was stuck in. Lord, give me the strength, courage and endurance to persevere through this dross removal...Lord, have Your way in me. Amen.
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