I was thinking today after my step aerobics class how much I appreciate exercise. Despite having a disease(s), I would consider myself a pretty healthy person, I just have to work harder than the average person at keeping myself that way. I think facing the reality of a disease like CF makes me extremely thankful for the ability to exercise. I can't say that I always enjoy it while I'm doing it, in fact, that is rarely the case; however, I feel a huge sense of accomplishment after I have pushed myself to the limit and sweat bullets because I know that my commitment to exercise, among other things, is why I am still alive today. I see nothing but benefits in consistent (1-2 hours, 5-6 days per week) exercise if it is done the right way. I believe that I have a responsibility to take the best possible care of the body God gave me. Does that mean I am glad that I have a disease? No, but I have to work with what I've got here and I want to be around for a while longer:)
Psalm 139
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
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