Blessing from up High.
So when i first got back into losing weight I went to the stadium to walk the track. After walking the track and realizing that it probably wasn’t enough, I decided to up the intensity a hair. I started walking one lap, followed by walking two stadium flights of stairs (36 stairs) Each lap up to a mile i followed with 2 sets of stairs. I remember breathing hard and thinking, "wow, this is rough."
Then i realized the dedication others had, and i started facing my own whining and worries about hurting myself "hitting it so hard." Wow, what a laugh I had at myself. I realized i could do so much more! Between each lap, i started running one set of stairs, and then walking 2 sets. I was pretty impressed as now i was running a total of 4 out of the 12 sets of stairs. Still i wasn’t satisfied. I knew in my heart and mind that i could do so much more.
I prayed, "God, give me the strength to make this happen. Help me to rebuild this temple! I know I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me." Prayer works, I now, within 2 weeks of the aforementioned workout, am running 16 sets of stairs. After each lap, I run 4 sets of 36 stairs. I am 29 years old, 260 pounds. This is an accomplishment for me. Sometimes we shortchange ourselves, and sometimes we need a little divine push as well.
Even when i weighed 180lbs, I was unable to to accomplish this much, which is why it seems to be so significant.
