Discipline

Right now I think God is trying to teach me lessons in becoming more disciplined...

1. disciplined in my relationship with Christ
2. disciplined in our finances
3. disciplined in working out

Lots and lots of discipline.

This growing up stuff is hard work.

So, update:

1. Summer has always been a good time for growth for me because I am a reader, so I am excited to re-read Captivating and complete the journal that goes with it (Thanks, Kleppes, for a great Christmas present!)
   
   
2. If you read my last post, you know that Matt and I have really started taking steps in becoming free financially. There are checkpoints along the way that Howard Dayton, the author of Your Money Map, advises families to go through. We have only recently started going through the book, but we have already progressed through the first 2 checkpoints. Yeah!!!
   
   
3. Working out has always been a tough thing for me ever since high school. It used to be FUN to work out. Yep, you heard me right. I enjoyed it. I was with my friends in a squat position at volleyball practice for what seemed like hours (ok, Coach Hadley would probably disagree because we cheated sometimes) and we would jump, run, do ladders, etc. That was fun to me because by the middle of the season, we were in great shape and could do just about anything without dying.
   
   Now I step on the treadmill, and I run for a few minutes and I'm dying. It is getting better though. I am running longer and faster than when I started. The only reason is my friend, the treadmill. Without it, I'd be barely moving down the road. I've just come to the realization that although I'd love to be able to run outside, I don't think I can because I just don't keep up the pace on my own. Bummer. But at least I know my own brain and body well enough. Plus, the fun part is lifting. That is my reward for running on that stupid treadmill. I really enjoy lifting--toning my arms, legs, and abs (they're in there somewhere, right?).
   

Update: I'm still going strong on the no soda thing. I know only have 1-2 a week, if that. I do still love the taste, so I reward myself occasionally, since I'm not one for legalism. I drink tons of water, and I think that has contributed to my ability to run more....who knew?