Ramblings

I know I said in my last post that my next blog would be about how my new nutrition plan has been making me feel...well, this post isn't about that!  I had a slow moment at work last Thursday and wrote a blog which I emailed to myself.  I intended to add to it and include that subject, but well...life got busy and I haven't had time!  Since some of you are feeling a bit neglected, I decided to just post this unfinished blog for now.  I have A LOT of thoughts, ideas, and just things in general that I want to share.  I'll try to post again soon to get more of these things out of my head, and into actual words.  So, again, this post was written last Thursday, so the things it refers to are from the week prior...

Well, I must admit, I've been in a bit of a slump lately.  =/  I (as well as the rest of my family) got sick with the stomach flu.  It has made it so I haven't been making it to the gym and as a result, I just kind of feel...BLAH.  Even if my nutrition is still going pretty good, I just feel kind of icky and lazy.  The last time I made it to the gym was on Sunday.  Britt and I worked out together then went across the street to Starbucks to formulate some kind of weekly workout plan.  We came up with a schedule that we thought would be a good foundation, but I haven't been able to go at all this week.  The plan is to run about three times a week, take a core class, a Ride class, and a Power class at the gym.  I feel like I need to start integrating some strength training into my routine.  What do you guys do when you feel like you're in a fitness slump?  I need to turn it around...fast.  I feel like my strict nutrition plan is a waste if I'm not exercising.

 

Most of my blog so far has focused on the nutrition and fitness aspects of my new goals.  I feel like (for the most part) I have those under control and want to work on some of my other goals. 

• God.  I seriously need to start consistently reading my Bible.  I think I'll start with just fifteen minutes in the evenings and see where that takes me.  I have a feeling that once I get started, I'll want to spend more time in the Word.  I know I could seriously benefit from it.  I had to find a new growth group to join this year.  I'm proud to say that I was actually proactive about this and went outside my box to join a new group.  Last Sunday was our first meeting.  I'm optimistic that God will do good things during my time with these individuals.
• Volunteer.  I haven't figured this one out yet, but it is definitely something I want to get the ball rolling on.  I guess I'm just not sure how?  I'll need to do some research in this department.
• Socializing.  I have definitely been hanging out with more people and getting out of the house more lately.  Sometimes I feel the urge to just stay home and be alone, but I've been making a conscious effort to get out and do things.  I've spent time with a lot of different people in the past two weeks, and have thoroughly enjoyed their company!

I must admit, this is a rough road for me.  I have my moments of weakness and self-doubt.  It has become apparent to me that I need to become better at handling these moments.  I so lack the eternal perspective that I know would make this all seem so small.  I know there are much bigger problems in life, and I know that our worldly problems will only last a small time...but sometimes it's hard to really grasp this and apply it to our mindset and lives.