My home gym

Proverbs 31:17(ESV) She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.


Over 5 years ago, a whole team of doctors told my husband and I there was only a 5% chance that we would be able to have children naturally.  I was diagnosed with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) which means for some unexplained reason my hormones are so out of whack that I don't have normal cycles.  For 5 years, I have been mad at the world and my favorite activity was watching television and eating carbs!!


But lately, that still small voice of the Holy Spirit has been urging me to loose weight and improve my overall fitness.  I have also received lots of encouragement from my husband, a family email list serve where others are trying to do the same thing, and a facebook group focused on fitness.

We have always had a workout space in our basement, but have I been using it?..heck no!!! Its just been a space where I can air dry my clothes.  My loving husband even put up lots of mirrors that were leftover from his contracting projects.  Perhaps I just didn't want to see myself..its just easier to crawl in bed with a good movie and some pizza!!


Now, I can't go a day without working out.  In our basement, I do my weight training, spinning, core workouts, and yoga.  I keep the space neat and tidy so its a pleasure coming to my home gym.  I also blast my music for more intensity.  

I still go to the gym near my house for Zumba class and when the weather is nice I run or cycle outside.  


The change in my spirit has been immense.  It still hurts to see pregnant woman or a small baby.  Sometimes the pain is so great it knocks me down. With regular exercise, I don't stay down as long as I used to.  

Its only been about 4 months since this change has happened.  Faithfully and prayerfully I will stay with it-In Jesus name!

Standing by my man

I Peter 3:1 The same goes for you wives: Be good wives to your husbands, responsive to their needs.  The Message

Today I acted as my husband's 'pit' crew for his marathon mountain bike race. As he made loops around on the course I sat on the sidelines cheering him on and handing out bottles of water.  In our marriage, I am usually the one that takes center stage by packing our schedule with activities that I think are important.  Needless to say, it was certainly a change sitting on the sidelines.  Supporting my husband in his bike race even caused me to miss two events that I had previously planned on attending.  


Did I have any resentment?  ehhh maybe a little..!  I have to admit, for his other racing events I typically have not been able to make them or I come for just a short time because I have to run off to some other activity. Plus my husband is so self-sufficient, I never knew how my support could be used.  But today really showed my presence and support is really appreciated.  In fact at the end of the race my husband said to me, "Oh, I was so scared you were going to leave me!"


Since this is just beginning of the race season, I will have more opportunities to show my love and support for my best friend. -In Jesus name

Recovery Week

I Timothy 4:8 For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come

Normally I work out 6 days a week twice a day in my quest for weight loss as well as getting off my high blood pressure meds.  A typical workout week consists of spinning, running, Zumba, weight training, various core workouts and yoga.  My eating plan includes foods with high potassium, fiber, and very little meat.  Since I have been documenting my progress(about a month) I have lost 4 lbs-Hooray for small victories!!

This week I just took a break from all the workouts.  I had gotten so worked up about my physical result, I thought I just really needed some time to relax and hear a word from the still, small voice.  For a greater emphasis on my spiritual training, I started the week with a fast for a day and a half.  My main focus was improving my prayer life.  I can admit that for the longest time I have been angry with God because my life has not turned out the way I had planned.  I stopped talking to Him.  I stopped going to church.  I stopped studying His word.  My fasting and praying this week truly has me on the road to spiritual recovery- in Jesus name!

-K