What a creative title to this post... Yet, it is accurate. I have never blogged before and honestly never dreamed I would. I have never really had anything that interesting to regularly talk about. But today I am starting a new journey and the idea popped into my head to write about it. It isn't really that I think it will be so amazing for anyone reading this, but more for accountability. The devil dwells in the darkness, so I am choosing to turn on the light and share my journey with others. As the name of my blog says, it is a journey to a brave new me.
This journey is really 2 fold, at least. First of all, is the excursion to a fit new me. Don't we all say that at the beginning of a new year? This wasn't actually a New Years Resolution; it just happens to be the timing that an opportunity presented itself. Today signals the first day of an Ultimate Body Challenge that I signed up for. While this program is not everywhere, it is actually a national challenge that places have to be certified to offer. It is a 10 week challenge in which I have agreed to work out 6 days per week. On MWF, I have a Kardio Kickboxing class and on TR, I have strength training with bands. Saturday mornings are a combination of the 2. On top of the workouts, I will commit to a diet that is aimed at speeding up my metabolism. I'm not sure what that will look like yet; I will find at our kickoff meeting tonight. I am excited about the prospect of getting fit and healthy. I've done the skinny thing. I've done the not so skinny thing. Now I am finally ready to tackle the fit and healthy thing.
The second part is more of a spiritual journey. I've been on this pilgrimage for quite some time, but I am sensing it is time to really dig in again. I have been on the Mountain top before and I am really not satisfied being anywhere else. God is so graceful to be as patient with me as He is. I am such a slow study. I have been slowly catching on to some of the life lessons God has in store for me, but I am positive it is only the tip of the iceberg. One of my biggest roadblocks, I know, is discipline. I know I do not need to be legalistic, but I do need discipline (a naughty word for us phlegmatics :o) ) So while working on my physical me, why not work on the spiritual me, as well and have a whole new package?
As I said above, one purpose for writing here is for accountability. I am somewhat fearful of opening this can of worms as there is a fear of failure. That happens often. But since it is quite likely that WILL happen, I am hoping this will help motivate me to get back up and keep going. I would love any feedback and encouragement you have to give. The second purpose for writing is in the event that someone can identify with my journey and maybe we can be fellow travelers on the same path.
All that being said, "WE'RE OFF!" 2009 is the year of A BRAVE NEW ME!
Taking a HUGE step today.
9 years ago
You should be so proud of yourself! It is so nice to hear another woman talk about looking healthy and not skinny. I don't know how many women I have told that skinny is not always healthy! Being fit is part mind, body, and soul. I truly believe that exercise, for me running and aerobics, is a great way to rid ourselves of the toxins from each day. Sweat out all the bad feelings and thoughts that have crossed our minds. It is a great "free will" tool that Christ has given us to clense our most precious part--the soul. I will pray that your journey is one of peace, self discovery, and success. You go girl!!!! Romie
ReplyDeleteThank you for listing my blog. You will find so many wonderful people out here in blogland. Even if no one ever reads my blog it has been an outlet for me and I can look back over the last 3 years of blogging and see how far I've come, where I've made mistakes, and make adjustments. It's all a journey. Good for you. You will be great. I'm working on the spiritual part as much as the physical. I'll help hold you accountable if you hold me accountable. Take care.
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