Running Outside

Tonight Josh did the workout and about 10 minutes into it he mentioned what degree it was outside. I told him that it was way to hot out and he said he wasn't concerned about the heat so I told him it was around 20 degrees out with a strong wind and we could catch a severe cold. I knew what he was up to. We were going outside to finish our workout. Now, in April I joked about going outside and we ended up going out. The weather was beautiful so it was pretty nice. In our parking lot there is a "short" Island and a "long" Island (they are areas with trees in the middle of the parking lot so people don't race through the lot). Anyway, in April I could barely make it to the "short" island at a very slow jog.

The few times we went out I finally almost made it to the "long" island at a run but never quite made it. Well, tonight I made it all the way to the "long" island at a jog, turned around, ran 1/2 way back, slowed to a walk and then with the entire class already at the start cheering me on, I ran the last leg of the run. Then we did a lot more things to the "long" island. I was VERY excited. But the best part was when I was doing something towards the end of the class Josh came by me and said, "I am so proud of you Karen." I know that this journey is not about what people think of me but getting healthy and honoring God but I am telling you that the encouragement from a person who knew how unhealthy I was in February and see where I am at now really makes a difference.

Thanks God for putting people in my life who encourage me to continue. Especially when I am struggling. Thank you that even though I have not lost a lot of weight I am losing inches. In Jesus Name, Amen.

God Bless,
Karen