Working Out Again
I've always tried to keep in some kind of physical shape. I played basketball in college so working out was part of the warp and woof of life growing up.
Then about six years ago my intestines ruptured. I lost 25 pounds in one week. It took about a year to rebuild my body. Then I dislocated my shoulder. And I had to do some serious rehab. But those two experiences--ruptured intestines and dislocated shoulder--proved to be defining moments for me.
I feel like I stopped taking my body for granted. I realized I needed to work hard at staying in shape. I also discovered how I'm doing spiritually often mirrors how I'm doing physically. The more disciplined I am physically the more disciplined I am spiritually.
So for the past several years I've kept a pretty good work out routine--I generally work out three times a week and I mix in some jogging on the Mall when the weather is nice. But about two months ago I let me gym membership lapse. I got busy and I got lazy.
Long story short, I reactivated my membership and started working out again yesterday! Definitely felt the effects--let's just say that I left my breakfast at the gym! That is when you can tell you haven't worked out in a while! But, man, does it feel good to get back in the groove. I know it sounds somewhat sadistic, but I love muscle soreness.
Then about six years ago my intestines ruptured. I lost 25 pounds in one week. It took about a year to rebuild my body. Then I dislocated my shoulder. And I had to do some serious rehab. But those two experiences--ruptured intestines and dislocated shoulder--proved to be defining moments for me.
I feel like I stopped taking my body for granted. I realized I needed to work hard at staying in shape. I also discovered how I'm doing spiritually often mirrors how I'm doing physically. The more disciplined I am physically the more disciplined I am spiritually.
So for the past several years I've kept a pretty good work out routine--I generally work out three times a week and I mix in some jogging on the Mall when the weather is nice. But about two months ago I let me gym membership lapse. I got busy and I got lazy.
Long story short, I reactivated my membership and started working out again yesterday! Definitely felt the effects--let's just say that I left my breakfast at the gym! That is when you can tell you haven't worked out in a while! But, man, does it feel good to get back in the groove. I know it sounds somewhat sadistic, but I love muscle soreness.
3 Comments:
Pastor Mark-
You need a good personal trainer. :-) I have been working out straight for a year now...I am in the best shape of my life now at 33 than I have ever been.
You should train and run the 10k on March 31st with me in Richmond.
I love your quote, "I also discovered how I'm doing spiritually often mirrors how I'm doing physically. The more disciplined I am physically the more disciplined I am spiritually."
There is so much truth in that statement. The body, mind and spirit do work together.
Later,
Chris
I am out the door by 4:30 each morning to go lift; I am home by 6am to have my quiet time...they are so connected for me...not just a routine but a habit that spawns spiritual growth...I have done this for 10 years.
The Body for Life plan worked pretty well for me - just google it and you will come up with the website. There is also a book. When I started it I dropped 80 lbs. I also realized that as a believer stewardship also meant how I was taking care of myself. Anyway, good for you! Keep it up!
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