Such a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Well, not really, but every day has it's own kind of beauty. Even in the gloom and rain, possibly even a bit of snow on the way. It does make it hard to find your "happy" when the sun won't shine. Isn't it funny how the weather can affect your outlook on things?
It also makes it difficult to not give in to the overwhelming urge to bundle up, hop under the covers, and take a nap. I am trying really hard to stay focused on my "Lose it For Life" study, weight loss plan, and excerise regimen. Changing into workout clothes and lacing up my tennis shoes to get my walk in for the day is not at the top of my list of things I choose to do today. Hopefully, once I get off of work I will remain motivated to hit the Y and get it over with. I know that I will feel better when I do.
Today's lesson focused on why Americans have such a love affair with food. With millions of overweight/obese citizens it is a pertinent question. Why do we eat so much? Our bodies need a lot less food to exist than what we consume. We should focus on eating to live...not, living to eat! This is what I am trying my best to wrap my brain around. More water, smaller portions, better foods, less takeout, etc, etc.
We should all try our best to be healthy both physically, mentally, and spiritually. There are no quick fixes for any of these. Hard work, determination, and life changes are involved. It would be great to magically snap our fingers and be thin, mentally fit, and full of the spirit. That's just it though...magic is simply not reality. We have grown so accustomed to "easy" that hard work is a foreign concept. Just think about it: we don't have to get up to turn the channel, we can cook dinner in the microwave in 5 minutes or less, we no longer have to watch commercials due to DVR, we can go to one store and get our groceries, buy CDS/DVDS, get our car repaired, landscape our homes, remedy our ailments and much more...Thanks Wal-Mart "said with sarcasm".
Life isn't supposed to be easy. We are supposed to use our brains, build our muscles, work for our paychecks, study the things that interest us, and spend time talking to loved ones. Do you remember when Sunday afternoons used to mean going around to actually visit with people. Iced tea, front porches, and dessert ruled the day...not sporting events, movies, and naps. Oh, to live the simpler life again. I think we would all be better off if we got back to the basics!
Hopefully I am on the right path in "fixing" a few areas where I have become lazy. I want to be a well rounded person...well figuratively. LOL! I want to not be well rounded physically :) All in hopes that I an become the person I want to be and that God has planned for me!
God Bless,
Tammy
I'm going to disagree with you on the "napping" on Sunday afternoon. Aren't we told in the Bible that on the 7th day, God rested? Shouldn't we strive to emmulate God and therefore rest on the 7th day (which I refer to as Sunday)?
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