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Staying Motivated for the Long Haul
Healthy Living | Last Active: Jan 29, 2023 | Replies (499)Comment receiving replies
@christinelouise, Thank you for sharing this deeply personal intervention. You have a powerful faith and inner strength that serve yourself and those who are around you. (and that includes me).
I am happy for you. 35 lbs is a big deal! Are your doctors noticing?
You say that now you eat healthy and exercise regularly. Was this a big change in behavior for you? What kind of eating and exercise changes have you found to be the most helpful?
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My nutritionist at Mayo suggested a 1400 calorie day. I probably average 1500. Also I swim at least 3 times a week for about 40min each time. Little over a 1/2 mile. I also walk one time per week for an hour.
I have a regular morning schedule which includes devotions with my husband. That time together also involves reading A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.
An ongoing spiritual goal is to spend more and more time with Jesus.
I also pray for people during swimming. I know that God desires all of me and I ask myself what are my desires. Often they aren't eternal things. But I gave a lot if joy on my life and I know that comes from him.
God is a God of detail so I try to be really specific in my prayers.
He knows my desires but in asking him, I also realize my desires.
Lots of info but I want to share the spiritual truths I've experienced.
Christine