{"id":63900,"date":"2017-02-26T00:08:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-26T08:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.raisingjane.org\/journal\/?p=63900"},"modified":"2017-02-26T00:08:41","modified_gmt":"2017-02-26T08:08:41","slug":"hear-ye-269","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raisingjane.org\/journal\/63900","title":{"rendered":"Hear Ye!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome New Sisters! (click for current roster<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Merit Badge Awardees (click for latest awards<\/a>)<\/p>\n

My featured Merit Badge Awardee of the Week is … Ginger Dawn Harman!!!<\/p>\n

Ginger Dawn Harman (#6451) has received a certificate of achievement in Make it Easy for earning a Beginner Level Let’s Get Physical Merit Badge!<\/p>\n

\u201cIn January, I spoke with my doctors and received the approval to exercise at our local Health and Wellness Center associated with our hospital. I have been battling a left bundle branch block and pulmonary issues. After several tests and a couple of different inhalers, my health has stabilized. So, time to increase my physical fitness. For starters, I have set the goal to visit the gym four days a week. I also did the physical assessment and will do another one in three months. This will also be given to my internal medicine doctor. For weight loss, I have set the goal for 10 pounds. It is best for me to go slow and steady so I do not get discouraged. As for eating, let\u2019s face it, I eat too much and eat terrible food.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, I am making it a goal to purchase more local and organic items. Oh, and eat less of it. I am really proud of the progress that I have made in my first month. I have lost four pounds and have tried several different classes such as Tai Chi, Water Aerobics, Interval Weight Training, and the machines on the main gym floor. I am a fan of the elliptical and recumbent bike. My favorite class is Water Aerobics, but today, I decided to step it up and do Aqua Boot Camp. Oh Lordy, my arms and calves are still feeling it. This was a good lesson to not jump into the harder classes when I am not ready.<\/p>\n

I feel very fortunate that I am able to attend the Health and Wellness Center and look forward to my next doctor\u2019s visit with my results. Even if you set a small goal, with 250 steps an hour, that is a start. To be honest, I take my health for granted, even though it is not perfect. Many would be more than happy to walk, swim, or ride a bike. When I get discouraged, I imagine that those who are not able to do these things sorta step into my body and go for it. I imagine their joy and happiness. This snaps me real quick out of my negative mood. I feel that sometimes, our biggest challenge is ourselves. Anyways, I am glad that I am taking the time to take care of my health and I encourage all to do the same.\u201d<\/p>\n

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