A New Revelation

Okay most of you are going to think this is really gross but I have to share in my latest revelation...real women SWEAT! I think I lost 5 pounds yesterday during my run just from the sweat that was pouring out from my body. But the sad thing is when Jerod runs and is that sweaty, it is totally disguisting and wrong and when I'm sweating that bad, it's awesome! It makes me feel like I've accomplished something fantastic! It reminds me that I'm not sitting at home doing nothing physical anymore and I'm out there improving my mind and body. Some might call me selfish, but I love the time I take to be active and my kids do benefit from it. I once thought that if I did anything for myself after having kids that I was neglecting them in some way. Well...my thoughts have changed. I am a firm believer that if you take time out of your day to help better yourself, you are doing them a favor! I'm happier, more energetic, and all around better to be around. I think God expects that from us too. He wants us to take care of our temple and not neglect ourselves. And, it's a huge example for them to understand how important it is to exercise and how there is more to life than T.V. and video games. I understand there are video games out there that are promoting exercise, but let's face it...there is still more that only require a good seat and a "zone out" mode for their brains. Exercise is very important to their developing bodies and it's up to me to show them that! So to everyone out there who says, "I don't have time to put that in my daily schedule"...YES YOU DO! That's what I thought 6 months ago and I was wrong! It's just like anything, if you make it a priority, then it can happen. And it's very much worth it. Oh, and if you're worried about that 5 pounds I lost...don't worry, I replaced it with a brownie last night! : )