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Oh…this is a hard one for me to write. I don’t know where to begin.
I can’t be anymore disappointed in myself than I am in this area in particular. After bringing all of you into my “secret world” (or what used to be a secret world) of weight loss…after giving you weekly weight loss SUCCESS updates for several weeks (that is, until I stopped)…after being my own biggest cheerleader (well, second to my husband)…I stopped.
I could give you excuse after excuse after excuse, and many of you would agree that several of them are valid, but I’ll spare you the details and simply admit I messed up.
Currently, I’m staying within 10 pounds of the 33.5 pounds I’ve lost so far. Some weeks, I’m closer to that number than others. My time in the gym has been slim to none. My water intake has been minimal, at best. My calorie counting has been, well, non-existent. I’ve just been “getting by”.
However, I have learned a great deal about myself during this drought.
- While I know the technical details of how to lose weight…taking in less than I’m putting out…I still have a long way to go on the emotional journey of weight loss.
- I still battle stress eating.
- Consistency is still not my friend.
- Spiritually, God is doing a mighty work in me in this area, and I still have a lot of growing to do.
It’s funny how small successes can send us into a state of feeling like we’re masters at something can’t it? I was on such a weight loss/fitness “high” that I thought nothing could shake me. Guess what…I got knocked down several knotches.
So, where am I now?
I’m a woman, deeply in love with God, who still struggles with her weight.
I’m a woman that refuses to quit on this journey.
I’m a woman still in need of lots of prayer love in this area.
I’m a woman who knows in my “knower” that I WILL reach my weight loss goal.
I truly do covet your encouragement and prayers in this area. I know I’ll never get there on my own. Thank you for being there for me to this point. I can’t wait to celebrate with you at the finish line!
I feel like I’m a yo-yo. If I wasn’t losing (and gaining back) the same 10 lbs all the time, I would be my goal weight now. I’m trying to do non-processed foods, but that is hard too. Preparation is my down-fall…and no exercise. Keep it up…you are looking great…not that you didn’t look great before!
Thank you Deborah! And…I hear ya…a thousand times over. Preparation is also the MAIN area where I fail. As the adage goes, if you fail to plan…you might as well plan to fail. I know that to be true, so this is an area that needs some “fixing” in my journey.
Leah,
Keep running the race!:) I’m going thru the same thing! I was juicing and gluten free for 4 months. I dropped the belly fat and felt GREAT!:) Then life happened AGAIN! But, I’m more aware then ever before and that’s “good” thing!:) God loves me no matter what.:) I know the value of being healthy and being there for my family. So, back to juicing and healthy choices once again! Not putting myself under law and learning my stress points and how to counter them with my food choices! One thing that has worked for me is NOT bringing the temptation into the house. If my family wants sweets we have it when out. I’ve learned alot the past few years and will have VICTORY! This is Father God’s “tent” not mine.:) One day at a time sweet Jesus!:)
Venessa – Thank you so much for the encouraging words. Very proud of you and all your efforts at a healthy lifestyle! I’ve been “playing around” with the gluten free stuff too. I’m easing into it, but I ought to just commit and give it a go. I really do believe I’ll get to the finish line! You’re right…this is God’s “tent” indeed! Love that!