Its been 6 days since I walked through the doors of fitness ridge. I already feel as though Im not the same. If 6 days ago you asked me if I could hike 6 miles up hill over rocks, through caves, and over rivers, I would have told you, you must be dreaming. Thats exactly what I did, and when my body told me I couldnt my mind said "You're worth it." A saying that doesnt pass through my lips too often, and when after the 6 mile hike I had to do cardio for an hour straight and hard, I prayed and recited scripture over me. God's word and truth about who we are is soooo powerful. Thank you Jesus. I had a victory at the end of my week too, losing 5.2 pounds, as Charlie Sheen would say "WIN!" I want to tell you all of the great people here....
Lets start with the hike guides, everyone of them are as sweet and as pushy as can be. Hahaha! On your first day (Monday) at the ridge you go out on an assesment hike, and that determines what group you'll be put into, they have intro, beginner, intermediate group C,B, A, and then Advanced! Apparently I did well in my assesment hike and I was put into intermediate group c the lowest of the intermediate but still, its not as low as I had anticipated. Anyay, it was really hard, and everyday I wanted to die, but one of the hike guides would walk with me, and talk with me, and tell me I could do it... and I did. they are awesome.
The trainers are unbelieveable, and understanding, yet cut throat, and relentless. One of the trainers favorite sayings while kicking our butts is "Try you'll love it." UHHHH negative, I actually want to punch you in the face right now. But it makes you better and stronger, and you end up amazing yourself. This week has been wonderful, daunting, hard, fun, and emotional. The guests here are loving and accepting, no matter the shape or size you are or them. They believe in you, when you dont, and you really do become a family here. Its a beautiful thing! So far I love it here, and I know theres more challenges to come, and more victories I cant wait to see how God works, and how I grow during this time. Lets do this. If God is for me, who can be against me? I leave you with a random fact of Utah: They have a channel called Mormon tv. Hahaha! I think thats funny. Be blessed all.
So proud of you!! You dont know me as I you but I would see you from afar at the Rock. But I am now your biggest fan as I understand the struggle as I struggle with weight also. I had lost a lot of weight last year especially after I took some time off from my training. I was also in OSL etc. Then I let life consume me again and put myself on the backburner. I was feeling embarrassed, ashamed, and isolated. SO I am right back where I started. I like what you say about being worth it!! Reading your blogs have encouraged me to seek the Lord to show me how to get back on track. I know going away and working on yourself took a lot of courage. I will be partnering with you in prayer on this amazing journey. Your an inspiration and you are going to bless many with your testimony.
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WOW!! Thank you so much. That is so kind of you. Don't give up on losing weight, you can do it. BELIEVE ME, if i can you can. I always told myself i couldnt til i came to Fitness Ridge,and you get blown away with what you can do. With Christ all things are possible. Whats your name? Do you have fb? Id love to see who you are. Anyway, thanks for the prayers and Ill be praying for you too. Dont sell yourself short.
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