Negatives and Positives

I wanted to make a list of the negative things that are working against me or that could be a potential stumbling block causing me not to work out or lose weight. Then I'm following with the positives.

Negatives

1. I have asthma
2. I had 7 kids (8 pregnancies) ages 12- 1
   
3. I have kidney problems, bladder problems, and have had depression
4. I have adrenal fatigue
5. I have an hormonal imbalance that affects my energy level
   
6. I have an under functioning thyroid
7. My husband is in Iraq
8. I don't have very much "me" time.
9. I have horrible itching that used to be exacerbated by sweat and heat
10. I feel pain at times while exercising
    

I'm sure I could come up with more, but I don't want to push the negatives too far. :)
Despite all this....I want to be strong. I want to be healthy. I want to get well. I want to lose weight. And I want to surprise my husband and prove to myself that through it all and despite the hardships I endure from time to time, I can do it. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." and He has.

Positives
(Things that keep me motivated and that remind me that pain is gain.)

1. I want to be strong enough to run or carry a child if an emergency or dangerous situation were to occur.
2. I love feeling that runner's high after working out! (Running is cocaine for the soul.)
3. I am stronger.
4. I am healthier.
5. I lost 30 pounds and still losing; and went from a size (tight) 18 to (loose) 12.
6. I love the positive attention I get.
   
7. My confidence has been boosted.
8. I have endurance to go and go. It amazes me that I can run here or there and not even notice...or cook and clean, work out, and cook and clean and then organize! Whew!
9. I love were I am in life and am happy with where I am going.
10. I am so excited to surprise my amazing husband!

I don't know if these help, but I thought I would share that life is not easy and especially with health problems, but they are there to be a trial. What we do with our trials is what makes or breaks us. :)

Sending lots of energy your way!