Slow and Steady Wins the Race

The reason that my blogging has slowed a bit is due to the fact that I have been making exercise a priority.

Not a New Year's resolution nor a desire to drop several pounds (although that would be lovely).

I am really enjoying the energy that comes from a regular exercise regime. This endeavor has not been easy with the cold weather as I generally hit the gym around 8:30pm and come home at 10:00ish. Chicago has been especially cold this week and it would be wonderful to sit at home with a mug of hot cider and read a good book.

However, I have been encouraged by scripture as I seek to implement this discipline in my life.

Romans 7:15

I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.

OK, I am not saying that sipping cider at home is a sin, but laziness is not honoring God or the body that He gave me. And when I do take care of my health, there is the added blessing when I feel less tired, irritable, etc.

Truthfully, I am already a bit fearful of "falling off the wagon". But I have seen spiritual blessing in my life because of my quiet time discipline so I am hoping that my fitness discipline reaps fruit as well. Not overnight, but slowly and steadily.

This week I will be posting a tutorial on making your own Swiffer cloths-so easy and eco-friendly. Using old flannel or dollar store microfiber cloths. In addition, I hope to post a guide on how to turn an old wooden highchair into a cute toddler/child chair for your table. Looks cute & slides up to the table so your little one feels like a big kid.

Oh, I almost forgot!! My etsy store is up & running. Here is the link:

www.etsy.com/shop/Sugarcookielady

And yes, I did go to the gym tonight!