I'm on my third and final week of fasting. I was hoping that rest would really help to heal my body, but that is not the case. I am still hurting all over. Now I am back on antibiotics, again, and I am on my fourth straight day of a migraine. BUMMER!
Even though I am not healed, yet (I still have faith), I have gained a great deal from this 21 day fast. Along with growing closer to God and learning more about myself, I have learned that my priorities are all messed up. God does not want for me to define myself as a martial-artist, He wants me to define myself as a Christian. My purpose is not to be a karate champion, it is to be a Godly woman, wife, and mother. I am supposed to be reaching out to people, working for God, not working for another medal that I can't take to heaven with me.
What does this mean for Taekwondo? I really do not know at this point. I am searching for ways that I can use my abilities to minister. I am not a great teacher, been there and failed at that. But I'd like to minister by doing demos or something. Any ideas?
I do not think God wants me to give up martial arts, but I think I need to devote less time and energy to it. Maybe my body hurting is a way for God to stop me, wake me up, get my attention. I need to take a step back and redefine myself.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Still Hurting but Energized
I have been on a restricted diet for 11 days now and because of that I have done very little exercising. I was hoping that this would help to heal my body, but the aches and pains are almost worse. However, because of my connection with God, I feel great despite the pain.
Proverbs 17:22 a cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired. This is so true for me. If I'm not excited about my day, or if I am dreading part of my day I feel so tired and gloomy all day. However, I am energized when I am excited or happy about my day. Finding what makes me cheerful and focusing on that has helped me re-energize myself.
Proverbs 15:15 A miserable heart means a miserable life, a cheerful heart fills the day with song. Same thing. Why be miserable?
I'll keep praying and reading to try to get my body to feel better. For now, I'll take the extra energy I am getting on my Jesus-high
Proverbs 17:22 a cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired. This is so true for me. If I'm not excited about my day, or if I am dreading part of my day I feel so tired and gloomy all day. However, I am energized when I am excited or happy about my day. Finding what makes me cheerful and focusing on that has helped me re-energize myself.
Proverbs 15:15 A miserable heart means a miserable life, a cheerful heart fills the day with song. Same thing. Why be miserable?
I'll keep praying and reading to try to get my body to feel better. For now, I'll take the extra energy I am getting on my Jesus-high
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Training and Fasting
by Paula
For religious regions I have started a 21 day fast. This means that I am only eating one meal a day plus fruit and water throughout the day. Needless to say, I'm hungry, tired, and cranky.
This means that I am going to have to change my workout for the next 21 days. This is a good thing...kinda. My body is beat up and needs to heal. I think that changing, not stoping, will help me in the long run. I'm adjusting the workouts based on my energy levels. I don't want to get sick or get hurt, so I don't want to over work in any way.
Monday's Workout:
Run
Forms
Shoulders
Tuesday's Workout:
Forms
Legs 4-6 sets of 8-10 reps
For religious regions I have started a 21 day fast. This means that I am only eating one meal a day plus fruit and water throughout the day. Needless to say, I'm hungry, tired, and cranky.
This means that I am going to have to change my workout for the next 21 days. This is a good thing...kinda. My body is beat up and needs to heal. I think that changing, not stoping, will help me in the long run. I'm adjusting the workouts based on my energy levels. I don't want to get sick or get hurt, so I don't want to over work in any way.
Monday's Workout:
Run
Forms
Shoulders
Tuesday's Workout:
Forms
Legs 4-6 sets of 8-10 reps
Antibiotics and Water
This week I was put on antibiotics for yet another infection. I'm hoping to make this the last round of antibiotics for this infection.
In the meantime, I have started a 21 day fast for religious reasons. During this fast I am drinking a ton of water. I am hoping that it helps to flush out my system, kind of reset it. I am also trying to increase my water intake even after the 21 day fast ends. Previously I was drinking 2-3 bottles of water a day. I am now aiming to take in 4-5 bottles of water. I'm hoping that being hydrated will help with my energy problems and immune system issues.
In the meantime, I have started a 21 day fast for religious reasons. During this fast I am drinking a ton of water. I am hoping that it helps to flush out my system, kind of reset it. I am also trying to increase my water intake even after the 21 day fast ends. Previously I was drinking 2-3 bottles of water a day. I am now aiming to take in 4-5 bottles of water. I'm hoping that being hydrated will help with my energy problems and immune system issues.
Friday, January 7, 2011
My Body Hurts
Last September I had back surgery, before that I had foot surgery and two knee surgeries. I have bad wrists and extremely weak ankles. So I am always fighting some kind of pain in my body.
In addition to injuries, I am not a particularly healthy person. I am sick A LOT! Colds, flus, strep throat, ear infections, sinus infections, and uterine infections are a constant in my life. Once I get over one, I get sick with another.
This leaves me rather tired and not very energetic. I would love to be healthy enough to play with my kids and just be more active. Instead, I am always telling my kids and husband that I am too tired to participate in activities. I would just rather sit and rest.
My goal for 2011 is to find a way to get healthy. I do not know if this means I will need to work on my diet, change my vitamins, take other supplements, or change how I exercise. This is going to be a journey. The reason I started this blog is to share with others and to hopefully get some feedback to help me or to help others who will read my blog looking for answers.
In addition to injuries, I am not a particularly healthy person. I am sick A LOT! Colds, flus, strep throat, ear infections, sinus infections, and uterine infections are a constant in my life. Once I get over one, I get sick with another.
This leaves me rather tired and not very energetic. I would love to be healthy enough to play with my kids and just be more active. Instead, I am always telling my kids and husband that I am too tired to participate in activities. I would just rather sit and rest.
My goal for 2011 is to find a way to get healthy. I do not know if this means I will need to work on my diet, change my vitamins, take other supplements, or change how I exercise. This is going to be a journey. The reason I started this blog is to share with others and to hopefully get some feedback to help me or to help others who will read my blog looking for answers.
My Body Hurts
Last September I had back surgery, before that I had foot surgery and two knee surgeries. I have bad wrists and extremely weak ankles. So I am always fighting some kind of pain in my body.
In addition to injuries, I am not a particularly healthy person. I am sick A LOT! Colds, flus, strep throat, ear infections, sinus infections, and uterine infections are a constant in my life. Once I get over one, I get sick with another.
This leaves me rather tired and not very energetic. I would love to be healthy enough to play with my kids and just be more active. Instead, I am always telling my kids and husband that I am too tired to participate in activities. I would just rather sit and rest.
My goal for 2011 is to find a way to get healthy. I do not know if this means I will need to work on my diet, change my vitamins, take other supplements, or change how I exercise. This is going to be a journey. The reason I started this blog is to share with others and to hopefully get some feedback to help me or to help others who will read my blog looking for answers.
In addition to injuries, I am not a particularly healthy person. I am sick A LOT! Colds, flus, strep throat, ear infections, sinus infections, and uterine infections are a constant in my life. Once I get over one, I get sick with another.
This leaves me rather tired and not very energetic. I would love to be healthy enough to play with my kids and just be more active. Instead, I am always telling my kids and husband that I am too tired to participate in activities. I would just rather sit and rest.
My goal for 2011 is to find a way to get healthy. I do not know if this means I will need to work on my diet, change my vitamins, take other supplements, or change how I exercise. This is going to be a journey. The reason I started this blog is to share with others and to hopefully get some feedback to help me or to help others who will read my blog looking for answers.
It's All Catching Up
by Paula
This week I've been struggling with extreme exhaustion and aching all over. I have no other symptoms which would make me think that I am sick, so my only thought was that I was overtraining. The problem with that thought, though, is that I cut back on my training and I seemed to get worse as the week went on. The aching is not like a typical soreness either. My whole body just seems to be throbbing all the time, and my muscles are really tight. The exhaustion is more than being tired, my body feels like I ran a marathon and I have no energy left.
What gives?
I haven't a clue what is wrong with me, but Jim and his friend might be onto something:
I had back surgery September 8 of this past year. Since my surgery I have had strep, the flu, two colds, and four other infections. Plus, I injured my knee, had a cavity filled, and last week fell and injured my ankle, knee, and hip on the right leg. The thought is that my body is exhausted from fighting all of this. I may have reached my limit on healing.
This weeks workouts:
Monday: Run, forms, chest and triceps
Tuesday: Forms, Legs, cool down with abs
Wednesday: Run, forms, back and biceps
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Even more rest
The rest did not help...I think resting is overrated!
This week I've been struggling with extreme exhaustion and aching all over. I have no other symptoms which would make me think that I am sick, so my only thought was that I was overtraining. The problem with that thought, though, is that I cut back on my training and I seemed to get worse as the week went on. The aching is not like a typical soreness either. My whole body just seems to be throbbing all the time, and my muscles are really tight. The exhaustion is more than being tired, my body feels like I ran a marathon and I have no energy left.
What gives?
I haven't a clue what is wrong with me, but Jim and his friend might be onto something:
I had back surgery September 8 of this past year. Since my surgery I have had strep, the flu, two colds, and four other infections. Plus, I injured my knee, had a cavity filled, and last week fell and injured my ankle, knee, and hip on the right leg. The thought is that my body is exhausted from fighting all of this. I may have reached my limit on healing.
This weeks workouts:
Monday: Run, forms, chest and triceps
Tuesday: Forms, Legs, cool down with abs
Wednesday: Run, forms, back and biceps
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Even more rest
The rest did not help...I think resting is overrated!
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