A Health Journey Rooted in Faith
It’s time for another honest update.
When I started this journey last month, I said I wanted this to be real. Not polished. Not perfect. Just honest accountability and inviting God into the process with me.
So here’s the truth about this past month.
The first week started off really well. I felt motivated and encouraged. I worked out about three days that week, and three days my husband and I went for walks together. It felt good to finally be moving again and intentionally trying to care for myself. There was a part of me that thought, Maybe this is it. Maybe this is the time I finally stay consistent.
Then came week two.
I started slowing down some. I only worked out twice that week, although Allen and I still walked about three days. And I noticed something about myself almost immediately, how quickly one missed day can turn into another if I’m not careful. It’s almost like once I break rhythm, it becomes easier to talk myself out of starting again the next day.
By week three, I didn’t work out at all. I may have gone on one walk that week.
I wasn’t feeling very good physically that week, and while I don’t want to use that as an excuse, it is the truth. But I also know this: sometimes when I get out of routine, discouragement tries to settle in quietly. Before long, a few missed days starts feeling like failure, and then motivation gets replaced with frustration.
Week four proved even more how much consistency matters.
I was feeling better physically, but by then I had already fallen out of the habit of exercising and walking regularly. Allen and I both worked late several days, had responsibilities to take care of, and life just felt busy.
In fact, today I planned to work out when I got home from work. I really intended to.
But I ended up working an extra hour. Then I came home and started supper. And now, instead of working out, I’m sitting here writing this update.
And honestly, this is something I’m beginning to recognize about this season of my life: if I don’t intentionally make room for this, life will always find a way to fill that space with something else.
Not necessarily bad things. Just responsibilities. Exhaustion. Long days. Real life.
And by the end of the day, it’s easy to feel like there’s nothing left to give.
But despite all of that, there is good news.
I did lose 7 pounds this month.
And while I know there’s still a long way to go, I’m thankful for that progress. Small progress is still progress, and I’m trying to learn to celebrate that instead of only focusing on how far I still have left to go.
More than anything, this month showed me how much I need God in this journey.
Not just for the physical results, but for the discipline, consistency, and mindset it takes to keep going when motivation fades.
Galatians 6:9 says:
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
That verse feels especially important to me right now.
Because I don’t want to give up.
I want to get back on track and stay on track. I’m praying that over these next four weeks God will help me rebuild consistency and make healthier choices day by day.
Not perfectly. Just faithfully.
I’m also realizing that maybe success in this season isn’t going to look like doing everything perfectly every single day. Maybe success is simply refusing to quit when I fall out of rhythm.
So this month, that’s my goal:
To start again.
To keep showing up.
To stop letting one off week become several.
And to continue surrendering this journey to God.
If you’re walking through something similar, whether it’s health-related or something completely different, I hope this encourages you not to give up just because you’ve had an off week… or even an off month.
God’s grace is still there. And we can begin again.
As always, I would love to hear from you in the comments. If you have advice, encouragement, or you’re on your own health journey, please share. And thank you to everyone who has prayed for me so far. I appreciate it more than you know.
Please continue praying that God helps me stay disciplined, consistent, and focused in the coming weeks.
And if you need prayer too, let me know. I’d be honored to pray for you as well.
Reflection
- Have I allowed busyness or exhaustion to keep me from caring for myself well?
- Where do I need more consistency in my life?
- Am I giving up too quickly when I fall out of routine?
- What is one realistic step I can take this week to get back on track?
Prayer
Lord,
Thank You for walking with me even when I struggle with consistency. Help me not to become discouraged when I fall short. Remind me that progress takes time and that small steps still matter.
Give me discipline when I feel tired, motivation when I feel stuck, and wisdom to create healthier habits that honor You. Teach me how to prioritize what matters and help me stay committed even when life feels busy.
Thank You for the progress I’ve already seen, and thank You for staying faithful even on the days when I struggle. Please help me get back on track and stay on track in the coming weeks.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
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