Sunday, March 24, 2013
P.H.A.T. - Power, Health, Attitude, Tenacity: 250 lbs of AWESOMENESS!
P.H.A.T. - Power, Health, Attitude, Tenacity: 250 lbs of AWESOMENESS!: While chatting with some friends at a Quartermania Fundraiser (and wearing my LLS Team in Training shirt), one of them asked me "How ma...
250 lbs of AWESOMENESS!
While chatting with some friends at a Quartermania Fundraiser (and wearing my LLS Team in Training shirt), one of them asked me "How many races have you done? How fast do you run?" I replied that I have completed 2 half marathons since I started training May 2012 and that I have my third in a couple of weeks (so excited to cross the Golden Gate Bridge for the SF Rock n Roll Inaugural Half Marathon in honor of Lazarex Cancer Foundation). With a giggle, I add "There is 250 lbs of awesomeness here that does not run. I walk it!" We all had a good chuckle an chatted further about how big chests, flat feet, and other ailments stop people from working out. I told them "If I can stick to Team in Training for over 12 weeks and walk over 13 miles, anyone can."
250 lbs of awesomeness.... you're probably wondering why I'm sharing how much I weigh. Actually I'm not sure if that is how much I weigh at the moment. The last time I was weighed at the doctor's office in Feb 2013, I was about 249. I've been fluctuating between 248 and 253. I don't own a weigh scale, so I rely on my doctor's scale.
250 lbs of awesomeness... These words were blurted out without much thought. I'm a bit of a clown so I say random stuff all the time. Yet these words stuck with me. At first, I thought it was because I've been the "butt" of fashion jokes at work and it has started to bug me. Then I realized that the people who were making the jokes were really reflecting their own insecurities and it wasn't really about me.
250 lbs of awesomeness... The it struck me while I was carrying my sleeping toddler in from the car. Carrying her in from the car on the long trek from our parking spot to our apartment used to leave me very winded and sometimes had to have hubby carry her. I realized that despite being at a weight most people find to be "fat", "unhealthy", or "obese", I am actually the most "fit" I have been in my adult life.
Granted I do want to get even healthier and shed more pounds for the sake of my poor joints, Achilles tendonosis, flat feet, and high blood pressure. Yet I am able to walk over 13 miles, carry my daughter on my shoulders and walk throughout Disneyland, and walk over 5000 steps a day throughout the high school campus I teach on. I can go up several flights of stairs and actually prefer to walk around rather than just work out on a stationary bike or treadmill.
250 lbs of awesomeness... Most importantly, I'm not stressing about the numbers on the scale. I am enjoying a very busy life as a mom, wife, teacher, friend, and businesswoman. I am learning that the most important number in life is the number of people you positively influence throughout your day. Life is not perfect for me, and I do struggle through low points as any human being does. Yet, I know that GOD has great things in store for my 250 lbs of AWESOMENESS! As I shed my weight, I know that my heart will continue to grow, heavy with gratitude and joy!
All of this, on the journey to being a Powerful, Healthy, Attitude of Gratitude, Tenacious WOMAN of AWESOMENESS!
Feel free to join me on this PHAT PHIT journey and share your thoughts, comments, triumphs, and challenges!
250 lbs of awesomeness.... you're probably wondering why I'm sharing how much I weigh. Actually I'm not sure if that is how much I weigh at the moment. The last time I was weighed at the doctor's office in Feb 2013, I was about 249. I've been fluctuating between 248 and 253. I don't own a weigh scale, so I rely on my doctor's scale.
250 lbs of awesomeness... These words were blurted out without much thought. I'm a bit of a clown so I say random stuff all the time. Yet these words stuck with me. At first, I thought it was because I've been the "butt" of fashion jokes at work and it has started to bug me. Then I realized that the people who were making the jokes were really reflecting their own insecurities and it wasn't really about me.
250 lbs of awesomeness... The it struck me while I was carrying my sleeping toddler in from the car. Carrying her in from the car on the long trek from our parking spot to our apartment used to leave me very winded and sometimes had to have hubby carry her. I realized that despite being at a weight most people find to be "fat", "unhealthy", or "obese", I am actually the most "fit" I have been in my adult life.
Granted I do want to get even healthier and shed more pounds for the sake of my poor joints, Achilles tendonosis, flat feet, and high blood pressure. Yet I am able to walk over 13 miles, carry my daughter on my shoulders and walk throughout Disneyland, and walk over 5000 steps a day throughout the high school campus I teach on. I can go up several flights of stairs and actually prefer to walk around rather than just work out on a stationary bike or treadmill.
250 lbs of awesomeness... Most importantly, I'm not stressing about the numbers on the scale. I am enjoying a very busy life as a mom, wife, teacher, friend, and businesswoman. I am learning that the most important number in life is the number of people you positively influence throughout your day. Life is not perfect for me, and I do struggle through low points as any human being does. Yet, I know that GOD has great things in store for my 250 lbs of AWESOMENESS! As I shed my weight, I know that my heart will continue to grow, heavy with gratitude and joy!
All of this, on the journey to being a Powerful, Healthy, Attitude of Gratitude, Tenacious WOMAN of AWESOMENESS!
Feel free to join me on this PHAT PHIT journey and share your thoughts, comments, triumphs, and challenges!
Friday, January 4, 2013
I'm only Human
Yesterday, while driving back from my doctor's appointment, I was listening to Brant on Air 1 Radio. He was sharing a story of a very accomplished man who was surgeon, athlete, theologian, military tactician, and multi-linguist. Even though this man was so accomplished and full of wisdom, he still felt insecure. This really made me stop and think. I know I have endured many things and feel fairly wise in certain matters in the world. But yes, I too feel incredibly insecure. I wonder at times, Am I good enough? Am I smart enough? Oh I'll never do <insert whatever> because I'm not talented enough. Etc.... Sound familiar?
Brant followed his story of the accomplished man by saying that he too is insecure. Yet he is learning to accept that through God's love, he is whole. (I am paraphrasing this and it is from memory - so I apologize to Brant if I am not quoting him word for word). This again made me stop and think. Am I worthy of this?
YES I AM (and so are you!) It is our insecurities that make us human. Insecurities give us an opportunity to reflect on who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. It is incredibly difficult for me to fathom that I am perfect in God's eyes even with all my shortcomings. Yet isn't that what faith is? Knowing that we are on a journey to more be Christlike in our actions and words. Believing that despite all of the ugliness in the world, there is beauty, love, and joy. I know that this is not the view of formal religion or of others. This is my own perspective and I know I struggle with understanding it all along with my place in the world.
So I continue on this journey to be a PHAT woman, a better me for myself. I don't always understand why I go through the challenges I do, yet I do know that all of the experiences prepare me for my future. And maybe.... so I can be ready to help someone else on their journey. Blessings to you all!
Brant followed his story of the accomplished man by saying that he too is insecure. Yet he is learning to accept that through God's love, he is whole. (I am paraphrasing this and it is from memory - so I apologize to Brant if I am not quoting him word for word). This again made me stop and think. Am I worthy of this?
YES I AM (and so are you!) It is our insecurities that make us human. Insecurities give us an opportunity to reflect on who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. It is incredibly difficult for me to fathom that I am perfect in God's eyes even with all my shortcomings. Yet isn't that what faith is? Knowing that we are on a journey to more be Christlike in our actions and words. Believing that despite all of the ugliness in the world, there is beauty, love, and joy. I know that this is not the view of formal religion or of others. This is my own perspective and I know I struggle with understanding it all along with my place in the world.
So I continue on this journey to be a PHAT woman, a better me for myself. I don't always understand why I go through the challenges I do, yet I do know that all of the experiences prepare me for my future. And maybe.... so I can be ready to help someone else on their journey. Blessings to you all!
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