I started running about three years ago for a few reasons. I
have gotten so tired from struggling with asthma from a very early age up until
recently. The majority of the time I am at work, I’m sitting at my desk. The
ultimate reason is because I want to be as healthy as possible for Laura and
Lila.
I didn’t realize just how far I have come with running until
now. It’s just starting to dawn on me that I ran my first of many Spartan
races. As a matter of fact, I am already registered for the next race in June of
2013. Three years ago, I would have to take a preventative medicine for my
asthma about an hour before I would run five-hundred feet. I would basically
have to cater to whatever my body would need. Now, I have come to a point where
I tell my body what’s up, where I have control. Whenever I want to run, I just
go out, stretch then run. Despite what my doctors think, I don’t need an
inhaler or a proventil and it has been this way for about a year.
Another modification that I have made to my life is my diet.
I used to go out with my co-workers for lunch all of the time, some weeks every
single day. There is virtually nothing out there that is healthy. Thanks to
Emad, Bobby and the documentary Forks
Over Knives. My wife and I have decided to take on a vegan/vegetarian diet.
In no way is our decision to eat healthier intended to benefit animals like
most vegans. I could really care less. Instead we want to live a longer,
healthier and happier life. So far, so great. We have been going for three
weeks now and we’re doing very well. I love the meals that Laura has been
putting together and I really don’t see myself reverting back to the old and
unhealthy ways I used to eat. Of course, this is all easier for me to say
because again, my wife has been doing all of the cooking. But I love cooking
and this is really important to me so I’ll get my ass in the kitchen too.
God is so good. God has completely healed my spirit, mind and
body. Through Jesus stripes, I AM HEALED.
It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life and I'm
feeling good.
Awesome! "Beloved I pray that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers."
ReplyDelete3 John 2 This is wonderful news, Jonathan. Eating good food the way God made it. Smart and healthy choice. More power to you! <3 Mama Donna
Very cool. I love what you wrote here: "I would basically have to cater to whatever my body would need. Now, I have come to a point where I tell my body what’s up, where I have control."
ReplyDeleteI think that's key! Self control is not a bad thing, it rocks!