Being Serious...

About positive changes ~~ and deliberate!!

This past week my schedule was changed. The kid's needed a baby sitter for Sir Cuteness and you know I was RIGHT THERE all the way. It was so fun!! And I'll be babysitting from time to time as they need me to.

Now all this babysitting changes my schedule quite a bit, so it becomes crucial that I am deliberate about my work outs and eating right. It is much more difficult to do those things when your schedule changes.

Let me encourage you today that even if your schedule changes, start making plans to how you can switch up your exercise time to meet the change, and be sure and make healthy eating choices even on the run. It can be done!!!

Yesterday was such a warm day here, and Dak decided to go for a run. So I called my sweet hubby to find out if I could go walking while he ran, and he said he didn't see why not, just to watch my form and then stretch it out if I could. It was soooooo great!!!!! This is the first real cardio I have done since being back from Mayo. It felt so good. So this afternoon I'm going for another walk ~~ yippee!!! I'm ready to get back to some good ole fashioned cardio!! But of course all in due time, all in due time. =)

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!!

Healthfully Yours,
Dawn

What you do when your sick.....

So how do you handle exercise when your sick? What's the best way to handle it?

These are always questions that I have when I'm sick, like today. Started running fever last night. (I don't have a fever now, just feel really puny).

So this morning at 6:00 am and time for my first exercises for the day what's a puny girl to do? For me, I decided to just take it easy, but to move a little. I didn't do a lot of bending my head down or quick movements, just a little movement to wake my body up a little. But for the most part today, I will be taking it easy. Doing a little PT, but that's gonna be about it.

The best way to handle illness is to take it easy and let your body heal and restore, and drink lots of fluids. So that is what my day looks like today.

If you deal with chronic pain, the cold can be very difficult to handle when it comes to exercise. I would like to encourage you to move today. Even if its just a little. Breathe deeply, inhale and exhale and some light stretching. It will make you feel more energetic and ready for your day.

Okay so I'm off to drink a little hot tea and rest.

Healthfully Yours,
Dawn

Encourage and Build .....

I Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

A very important part of changing your life is having support. I have found this to be true in my own life. I have a wonderful support system in my husband and son. They encourage me and help me to live a healthier lifestyle. They help me to stay focused.

I also have support from fellow sojourners who are walking a similar walk. If you find yourself today without a support system, for whatever reason, please consider this blog part of your support. I want to encourage you and help you on your journey.

Ultimately our biggest support is found in Christ. Our most encouraging moments are found in Him. The Scriptures are such an encouragement and support to me. I hope that you will go there first. It is The place to start.

Healthfully Yours,
Dawn