Lifestyle Change Day 3

April 3, 2010

I weighed in today at 196.6 YAY!!!!! I'm sure it's water weight that's gone, but I really don't care. It just feels good to see the numbers dropping on the scale. I try to celebrate every change. Today was a big challenge because I went to Sam's to purchase my fruits and veggies for the week, and everyone knows that Sam's is notorious for having their free samples on every aisle on Saturdays. I wanted to try every thing I saw, but I didn't. I did allow myself one shrimp, but it wasn't good so that made it to the trash. My daugther enjoyed everything. The old me would've been eating it up too, but I had to ask myself, "is it really worth it?" The answer was no, so I passed.

I started working out again on my Wii Active. I burned 227 calories, so yet another celebration :). I'm so proud of me. I'm able to overcome a challenge that's been my biggest battle my whole life. I pray that this change last a lifetime and not just a moment.

Lifestyle Change Day 2

April 2, 2010. Okay, so I woke up today full of energy. The kids and I went for a morning walk which was great. I walked for 35 minutes pushing a 30+ pound three year old in a stroller. That was a lot of resistence and I felt it in my arms and legs. Once we made it home the devil had invaded my husband's body and mind because he had the nerve to stop at Krispy Kreme and get hot donuts. I felf very good because I didn't touch one of those donuts. Well, I did touch a couple, but only to give them to the kids :). At this point I feel that I've achieved so much with publishing two books, and taking care of a great family. I will not allow food to be a weakness for me any longer, I'm stronger than that. I thought about going to Wal-Mart and finding a diet pill or slim shot, but I really don't like the idea of putting all those chemicals in my body. God gave it to me to care for, and so far I haven't been doing a very good job. Something in my spirit tells me that life is about to change and my dreams are about to come to pass, so I need to be ready mentally and physically for what God has in store for me. I want to shout just thinking about it. I ended day 2 on a very good note and once again, I'm very proud of me :)

Lifestyle Change

April 1st, I decided to start an eating lifestyle change. I eat a healthy breakfast of eggs, bacon, and toast (research shows that the combination of eggs and bacon is a great start for breakfast). It's quite filling and I can go half the day without getting hungry or having cravings. My son and I took the dog for a walk which was a great way to get out and start moving. I weighed myself today and couldn't allow myself to go any further with my weight. My weight today is.....brace yourself......198 :(. This lifestyle change isn't just about looking good, but it's also about feeling good inside and out. I've battled my weight for my whole life. I can never remember a time when I felt small or satisfied with my frame. I'm working on myself from the inside so once the weight is off, I'll see it for myself and appreciate what I see. I'll keep you posted on my success.