no pain-no gain??

What on earth is a saying like that suppose to make me say, yes I'll take the pain?? So often I would think I wasn't willing to take the pain for whatever in life it might cost me to be able to gain something that would be a change and even a lifetime change.

For instance fitness- I didn't want to work out and be in pain no matter what I gained from it. It hurt and I was not going to put myself through any pain just to look good (that's how I seen it). Little did I know back then that it wasn't really about looking good but about taking care of my body and keeping it in shape so that I wouldn't pull muscles easy or I had flexibility. Also being able to lift my child and grandchildren without pain. Yes today I say I'll take the pain now and have great rewards in the flexibility of my body.

Next, eating healthy- I guess I thought I was going to always be young and in shape and never really have to worry about what I ate. I was not taught healthy eating and I don't blame my parents because they didn't have the teaching either. I would say I fell in to this on my own and began to put more thought into it and research as to what I should and shouldn't be eating.

One of the greatest things is setting boundaries for myself and my children. This took a long time to learn but thank GOD I did and have been working on it since. This is definitely a painful experience at first but can be a lifetime of gain.

So now when I think of this saying I know I have experienced it and it works. It's worth the pain for anything that will change you.

What do you think now..

Clear Thinking!!

I really believe, don't know if it has scientifically been proven or not, for myself that when I get out each day to exercise by walking or jogging that I actually think clearer. I feel like my mind is open and is more in tune with creativity, God, wisdom or just some good clear thinking. Someone once told me that they put their ipod on in the morning and jog 5 miles. Also, that they use this time for prayer.

When we stay inside all the time and get no exercise this is a sure way to quickly become depressed and feel sorry for ourselves. In turn this opens us up to sickness and disease.

I also believe it strengthens relationships. You are talking, laughing and giving of yourself to others. Get out and enjoy the day. Get some exercise and take someone with you.