I spent way too many years under the control of substances that (I thought) made me think better (and in the beginning it did), act better, whatever. But that same substance took everything from me. Self esteem, family, respect.... My journey started in the end of 2005.
It took me until a couple of years ago to even feel like getting up and doing anything beyond daily life chores, job, etc. No energy to do squat!
But I hung on and somewhere in January of 2009 I walked into a gym. First time in many years. Well fast forward to today. I'm still committed (even through knee surgery) to going. It gives me so much pleasure to walk out in the morning way before most folks get up. You see we begin at 4:30am. This morning I began the assault on the cycle. It was hardcore and I was a sweaty mess when we got through. 30 minutes and I wanted to stop several times, but didn't. then 30 minutes of bands (think of huge rubber bands w/ handles on them). that was fun. followed up by hardcore abs and 15 minutes of lifting weights. 2 hours at the gym.
All of this is possible because a few years ago I asked God to take me or fix me. I was sick of who I was.
Life isn't always easy. Nobody has the corner on that. I love the woman I sponsor (and yes they stayed even though after my knee surgery I took too many pain pills) I so believe in this program. IF YOU WORK IT.
Life is life and today it happens to seem right. All pieces where they belong. And it is good.
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