Category Archives: Daily Word
REST
Friday, I did nothing but hang out with my kids and wife at the house. RESTING. RECHARGING. SHARPENING my edge.
+robin
Is it all for some big huge payoff?
Often I have fasted and prayed for some huge payoff way down the line. I needed a big answer to a big question; therefore, I prayed a lot and fasted to hear from God, or get some sort of spiritual explosion. For days, I would suffer through the swamp of sacrifice knowing that it would all pay off in the end.
Now, things are different. I am starting to live according to Jesus teaching on the sermon on the mount. Jesus said in Matthew
6: 25Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?…33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
There is no question that sometimes we are blessed with major blessings that only God can deliver. However, I have found it to be so much more fulfilling to live for each day’s incremental blessing. I would much rather live each day in peace, than suffer for 6 only to be blasted with power on day 7 (at the altar on Sunday).
There is a lot to be said for our DAILY walk! That is why we are focusing for 30 days on walking daily. Consistent habits can be linked to together and produce wonderful results on a daily basis. These habits put us in a place to hear, see, respond, and live in the moment of Jesus. We must be adaptable and pliable. We can not move with God if we are stuck in our 2009 rut. Bust out of the rut in the next few days and offer your best sacrifice for God!
+robin
My Beating Heart
This information is provided to an aerobics class (www.jackis.com). It has good information that you can follow during your exercises.
Heart rates to track
It is important to know about three different heart rates:
- Resting Heart Rate. The rate your heart is pumping when you have been sitting quietly for a while or when you are sleeping is your resting heart rate. This rate indicates your cardiovascular fitness level. The normal resting heart rate is 15 to 20 beats per minute slower than your “usual” heart rate. A person who is in good aerobic condition usually has a lower resting heart rate. Take your resting heart rate for 60 seconds before you get up in the morning.
- Working Heart Rate. While you are exercising, you want to elevate your heart rate to produce a “training effect” but not so high as to be dangerous. Therefore, it is important to monitor your heart rate throughout the class. Gradually increase your working heart rate into a range that is maintained for the 20 to 30 minutes required to assure a training effect and an adequate workout. Find your working heart rate range on the chart and adjust your workout to stay in the middle of your range during the aerobic segment. The more conditioned your heart becomes, the more challenging it is to elevate your heart rate. If your heart rate is too high, lower the level of the next aerobic routine by exercising less vigorously and minimizing your arm movements. If your heart rate is too low, exercise more vigorously. We take the working heart rate for 6 seconds after the booster and each aerobic routine. Multiply this number by 10 (i.e., add a zero to the end of the number) to determine the number of beats per minute.
- Recovery Heart Rate. The recovery heart rate is taken for 15 seconds during the post cooldown, 5 to 6 minutes after the last aerobic activity. Multiply this number by 4 to determine the number of beats per minute. Recovering to 120 beats per minute or lower is important. If your recovery heart rate is above 120 beats per minute, then during the next class, you should lower your workout level. This is accomplished by doing steps at a walking level and minimizing arm moves. You should always work out at a level that is enjoyable and comfortable for you. As long as you do not exceed your maximum working heart rate during the aerobic part of class and you recover at 120 beats per minute or less, you know that your workout has been safe and effective.
Information courtesy of http://www.jackis.com
CARBS: Good or Bad?
Choose good carbs, not no carbs. Whole grains are your best bet.
Don’t be misled by fad diets that make blanket pronouncements on the dangers of carbohydrates. They provide the body with fuel it needs for physical activity and for proper organ function, and they are an important part of a healthy diet. But some kinds of carbohydrates are far better than others.
Read about how to choose healthy carbohydrates.
The best sources of carbohydrates—whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans—promote good health by delivering vitamins, minerals, fiber, and a host of important phytonutrients. Easily digested carbohydrates from white bread, white rice, pastries, sugared sodas, and other highly processed foods may contribute to weight gain, interfere with weight loss, and promote diabetes and heart disease.
The content above is from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Robin Steele 