I have been the same weight now for 5 years. It's not fluctuated since I gave birth to my last child, five years ago. I say that to make the point that I have had 5 years to get rid of the extra weight that is not healthy for me.
For months I have been reading posts by people I love telling about their trials and successes or failures and all the while my pride kicks into overdrive.
"I'm happy sitting here enjoying my coffee and snack. Why would I want to go through all that hassle. I don't feel like spending my money on diets, gyms, programs, etc. I walk, I'm active, I don't need to exercise." Whatever!
Okay, so why am I telling you all this? I'm glad you asked.
A friend of mine invited me to a cardio-kickboxing class. I laughed when I read the text. We went back and forth and while I really really wanted to say no, I didn't.
I started out okay. I watched a couple of people and tried to keep pace with them. First dumb mistake, it was clearly not their first time. After 3 minutes, (yes, 3 minutes) I thought I was going to have a heart attack. After 5 minutes I had to take a 5 minute break. I was so ashamed. Not because I couldn't keep up but that I couldn't keep up after only 5 minutes.
All the stupid thoughts came back to me and I realized that through my pride the only person that was suffering was me and my health.
Proverbs 11:1-2 "The Lord detest dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with Him. 2. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
The classic verse on pride...Proverbs 16:18 "Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall."
I was most definitely humbled last night's work out. Wisdom I hope will come with that humiliation.
I found this blog very encouraging!! The Truth About Regular Exercisers
