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Getting Healthy Requires Change

Posted by Kathryn Lang on 4 December 2009, 12:28 pm

My life exists in the home. We homeschool. I work from home on the computer. Even my communications are through the internet these days. It is rare for me to be out and about so getting exercise usually consists of me walking from one chair to the next.

This lifestyle has not always been mine. There was a time when I would be running, hiking or skiing before I would be watching television. That was before 24 hour cable networks, on demand movies and the baby pouch. I enjoyed being active and made the choice for activity at every turn.

I changed my life once and now it is time to change again.

Steps to Healthy Change

    1. Get active even if that just means taking the kids to the park to play. Getting out in the sunshine will help you feel better and get you in a better mood for moving.

    2. Do what you enjoy. I watch the Biggest Loser the other day and guys that were almost 300 lbs ran a marathon – that is over 26 miles. If they can do that then I can find a way to run and hike once again. It may be a slow run or a short hike, but it can still be done (fortunately it is too cold for skiing right now  ).

    3. Gather support. Get friends and family to join you in your new active lifestyle. Kicking a ball around with the kids is way more fun than walking on a treadmill.

    4. Fake it until you make it. I know I am not healthy and hiding away in my house will not keep others from figuring it out. I might as well get out and enjoy what I enjoy even in the limited amounts despite what others may whisper or think until I can actually enjoy doing what I enjoy doing.

Getting healthy does not require me spending hours at the gym or hiring a personal trainer. Making more active choices in my life can be the one change that will get me to the healthy person that I desire to be.

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Dare to Achieve

Posted by Kathryn Lang on 24 November 2009, 10:54 pm

happy birthday

I turn 40 in January. My mind tells me I am far from those years but my body shows each passing moment. I am not healthy. I can not even play ball with my kids. It is time to achieve all of those goals I have been spouting.

Things that I Dare to Achieve:


    I want to run again.     The other day we went to tour a local cave. The walk was only around a mile or so and easy enough going in, but we had to rush coming out (nothing like a three year old announcing “I have to go potty” to but the gears into high). By the time we got to the cave entrance I was out of breath. I ran the two mile event in high school. I want to run like that once more.

    I want to wear clothes that I like. At this moment there are few clothes that I truly like hanging in my closet. Most of the outfits I have are there because they camouflage all those things that I detest. It is time for me to start shopping again for clothes that I feel comfortable and confident walking around in.

    I want to dance with my husband. Right now I would not be able to dance the night away. I might be able to dance a song or two but that would be all. I taught ballroom dancing in college. It is time for me to move with that freedom around the floor once more.

    I want to enjoy the summer (and yes, that does include wearing a swim suit). My whole life was spent outdoors but I hide inside these days. I want to play in the water with my kids. I want to hang out at the lake with my friends and my family. I may even want to brave the skis once more.

My lack of consistency and determination hinders my life. I know that. I have the keys to healthy living but I am choosing a different road. It can no longer continue in this way. I have determined that I will do more than dare to dream. I will dare to achieve all of my goals!

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