Challenge Accepted

Last week had its ups and downs. I was frustrated because I felt like I was doing everything right but the scale didn't move. I know it's not all about the numbers but it definitely helps to see. On Thursday, I went in to talk to them about a new Weight loss challenge they were starting. While talking, Rebecca-the wellness director, said "lets check your BMI again". My first thought was "No Way. I was already let down by the scale." but I was delightfully surprised. I had gone from 44.9% body fat to 38.3% in two weeks. That was the little boost I needed.

Anyway, Rebecca and I talked about what it would take to do this challenge and what all the challenge was about. It wasn't the challenge that held me back but the fact I had to pay a decent amount of money to join it. I had known about it a few days before and had already been praying about it. After talking to her awhile and thinking about it, I decided to take on the challenge! She had told me that it was between the 5 gyms in the DFW area and that this particular gym had not ever won but they had made it their personal mission to be the winning gym. I told her that was good because I was making it MY personal mission to be the winning contestant. When they signed me up they told me I was going win. I laughed and said I know - even though I know they tell that to all who sign up. She said "True, but you are the first one who has told US you were going to win".

So, Challenge accepted. I can do it! It is 3 months long and the winner wins $1000. I have my meals planned out and ready for the week. I have my work out plan and schedule for the week. Sounds like I'm set, right?! There is only one thing. To be able to get it all in AND work 2 jobs, I am going to have to manage my time wisely and work out in the am before work. These two things probably sound like simple things to do but for me, NEITHER are simple.

This is where my faith in Christ comes in. I spent some time looking up verses to help me through this.  Now, I'm excited. I love how God's word even gives encouragement to work out, creates perseverance  and shows me how grow in strength. He kinda Rocks! Not only do I have amazing friends and family  to encourage me but my AMAZING Father in heaven has my back too and provides words of encouragement in tough times. He does not give us anything we can't handle!!!!

Let the challenge begin!