Recent Purchases

I have recently splurged on a couple of purchases for myself.  One of them is this book:

It is a 30 day devotional so I thought I would give it a try.  I am not doing the diet plan part of this book, but I have enjoyed the devotionals.  There is a passage from the book that I wanted to share today.  It really made me think. It says:

"I can't help but wonder if the first fall of man, which was between a woman and food, is why we women have been struggling with this food issue and our body image ever since.  Was it that first act of disobedience that birthed this battle with the way we women see ourselves...how we measure our worth?  Prior to the fall the woman was not aware of her body; however, after the fall she felt shame for the first time."

Makes sense, right? 

The second splurge came in the form of a watch with a GPS device in it.  Isn't it pretty?

 

I decided to get this to help me when I run.  This will help track distance and my speed.  Some of my long runs have not been accurate because I did not have a way to track the distance I ran.  This will also calculate my speed for me which I think is awesome.  I can record the distances and speed and then work to improve my time and distance.  I will be super excited about this purchase as soon as I figure out how in the world to set it up.  Have I mentioned that I am terrible with new technology? 

 

My other recent purchase has not arrived yet.  I ordered the student version of the Run for God workbook.  This is a bible study and running program to help beginners.  It is designed to be used in a small group and then your small group runs a 5K together.  What an awesome way to get connected!  I want to check it out more before I talk to Pastor Damon about possibly doing this bible study / running group at our church. 

 

Just FYI, no one that I encountered yesterday was harmed during my Diet Coke detox.  I did survive a day without it so hopefully Day Two will also be successful. 

 

I didn't have a chance to walk yet this morning.  Today is my walk for 30 minutes day so I plan on doing that later.  Tomorrow will be my next running / walking day so I have to figure out the watch before then so I can use it! 

 

Have a great day!