Over the last few years, I have tried to get into a healthy frame of mind while also working to get in to better physical shape. I’m trying to lose weight, gain muscle, make good healthy habits around food and keep from indulging in foods I know are not good for me. My wife is a health coach and has helped hundreds of people to change their habits and feel good about themselves. I’ve lost over 40 pounds and It has been amazing to see people make life-altering changes in their lives to get healthy and get healthy for the long haul. Her work is inspiring!
A few weeks ago, I invited one of my sons to come down to the basement gym and workout with me. He joined me for a 45 minute work out and has contintued to join me over the last 2 weeks. Yesterday, another one of my sons participated as well. It was great spending time together, talking about the importance of exercise and sharing good habits for the gym. It has been good time spent together! And now it is not me asking, it is them asking when we are starting:-)
We have had conversations about not cheating ourselves in a workout, that the pain that comes from the struggle is actually making us stronger. We talk about how the struggle is the thing that is making us better, and how in life it is the same. All struggles are not to be avoided. Maybe it is because I have a captive audience, but these kinds of conversations have been so good.
As an extraverted introvert, I have done my best to avoid confrontation when possible. I recognize when it needs to be faced head on, and have learned to be more forthright when the situation calls for it. So these conversations have been good reminders for me as well. Not every bad situation is one that should be avoided. Obstacles are often necessary for us to grow into the people we are supposed to be. They help us grow and develop in ways we otherwise wouldn’t.
There are definitely situations that I would not want to go through again. However, I know that because of those situations, I am better, stronger, and wiser because of them. The struggle is real… and so is the growth!
Father’s Day, June 16th!
There’s only 9 days left till Father’s Day! Have you secured the gift that is going to express your love and appreciation for your dad, stepdad, grandfather, or father-like figure? If you need help picking out a gift, take a look at this post for great ideas from an ACTUAL DAD:-)
