Day 50! Take it Up a Notch!

As I am sitting here this morning, I am thinking of the trip to Africa that is looming.  These past 50 days have been filled with hope.  Everyday, I feel stronger and healthier, even though I cannot say I look any better.  The week we spent in San Diego was awesome.  Physically, I was thrilled to discover that every day, the stairs became less and less of a challenge and more and more of a lark.  I actually ran up and down them the last two days!  But as I think of our overseas trip, I am daunted.  Today, I am going to add weight training.  I have a gym membership that has been going to waste. That changes today!

I am targeting my back this week. I found a great series of back exercises from the Mayo Clinic. Click here to view slides!  They recommend these to be done twice a day.  In thinking of my back, I am reminded of Jesus compelling us to take His yoke upon us.  He said that His yoke is easy and His burden light.  Today, I am going to intentionally meditate upon that as I work to strengthen my back.  I lay all of my burdens at His feet, especially the burden I sometimes carry for getting healthy and losing weight.  He knows me, He made me and He knows how to fix me.

I would love to hear from all of you.  How is your plan coming along?  What improvements have you noticed?
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I am praying for you. Blessings, Anna Marie

PS I don't know how much access I will have to the internet while we are gone, but don't quit! I will blog as I am able.  Also, you may be interested in reading my husband's books, or the books of our dear friend Bitsy.
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