Faith: I'm continuing to read 'Forgotten God' (Francis Chan) It is an eye-opener & it is definitely making me think! I seem to fall to the side of having 'lots of knowledge', rather than 'a stronger relationship.' Our family has a lot weighing heavy on our hearts & minds, so I will keep the faith that things are not in my control, but in His! We have some big decisions ahead!
Family: I've spent a lot of time talking to E today! I miss her like crazy!! R is coming over this evening, and I continue to pray that he will start to feel better and that the doctors will be able to help him. My hubby is home early from work (seriously, I don't know how he lasted this long! It's 102 degrees, not counting the heat index!)
Fitness: I didn't have a 5:30am class today so I did an at-home workout (in the air conditioning!! It honestly feels strange to workout at home now- I'm used to a gym full of cheering kids!) But I did a quick workout- squats, pushup's, lunges, core work. I would like to fit in some yoga or pilates later today- yoga would be good for relaxing my mind!!
I'm working on some new class workouts, and have been getting more interest in personal training! So things are good!! I cancelled tonight's 5:00pm bootcamp- with temperature's & humidity so high, I would rather not risk any heat strokes or illnesses. Paleo is going well- I've had a major headache today, so I don't know if it's due to detoxing or allergies...
While this quote is obviously meant for fitness (note the super fit chick jumping rope!) it is true in all aspects of life. You can go through the motions & do everything with just enough effort to get by, or you can push it- give 100% of your effort- and see the amazing difference that it makes!
In fitness, I see this all of the time. People wonder why 'Jane' & 'Kelly' both come to the same classes, do the same 'amount' of work, but Jane looks 100x better & has better results. The answer is that her effort is 100x more! So quit cheating on your rep's or distance's, because in all honesty you are only cheating yourself! When you really put it out there- push it further than you think you can- THAT is when you see results! You have to be willing to do one more rep when you don't think that you can! (no, I'm not saying push it until you get injured. But I AM saying push it through those mental blocks!)
The same is true in your daily life- give 100% to your faith, to you family, to your job... whatever life throws your way!
Have a great Thursday!
~Jen
