Learn Something New!

I am 32 years old and I just learned to swim. I was nervous about being as old as I am and going to swimming lessons at a local pool but I am so glad I did. I was nervous about wearing a bathing suit but I am so glad I did. Once I got over my reservations it became a really great experience. I also played raquetball the other day for the first time, by myself. I'm sure the people walking by at the track wandered if I had it all because I had to laugh at myself at some of the balls I missed but it was awesome!

I Can Fit My Son's Belt

I can fit my son's belt. I know it may not sound big but a month or two ago I couldn't! Also shirts that were tight are loose and pants and slacks are falling of me. Yeah Me! Yeah You! Let's do this thing!

Do You See What I See?

People are starting to tell me I look like I'm loosing weight but I don't see it yet.

The Little Engine That Could

I walked a route that I use to walk when I was ten sizes smaller. I was nervous at first but after I started and after I finished I felt great.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

I Started Walking Today

I started walking today. I decided to walk to a store that was nearby. It was about a 30-45 minute walk there and back and I rewarded myself with a fruit juice that I drank on the way back home.

Juicy

I went to a local health food store and had fresh juice a few times during my fast and I liked it so I bought myself a juicer and I feel that it will enable me to get my daily servings of fruit and vegetables in. It also will help when I can't or don't want to eat. Contrary to popular belief alot of overweight people don't eat a whole lot. We just don't eat correctly. We're gonna change that!

My Friend Had Gastric Bypass Surgery

My friend had Gastric Bypass Surgery. She has been overweight all her life and has issues with her thyroid. In the last few years she developed sleep apnea (she stops breathing in her sleep) and has to sleep with a c-pack machine. She is a beautiful person and has a sense of style that women 3x smaller than her wish for. I cannot wait until her outer beauty completely matches her inner beauty. She is a pretty girl even with the weight. She is at home now recovering. The surgery went smoothly. We have to conquer this weight thing yall and live life to the fullest.

Tell the Truth; Shame the Devil

I wish this post could be one that tells you that I have reached all of my weight loss goals and that I am looking and feeling greater than I ever have but if I did I would be lying. I have not lost weight and I am still indulging in eating poorly but this post is not me giving up it is a post of hope and determination. I think my failure has been going about this thing carnally out of my own strength but this weight is a spiritual as well as natural battle. Obesity hinders you from living life to the fullest. It effects how you feel and what you do. I recently went on a fast with my church and it was no red meats, pork, sugar, any drink except for water, and bread. I stayed the course for 21 days but the fast helped me realize how strong my flesh had become (spiritually). On the last day of the fast I put myself on a total fast. Fasting was something that I did in the past from time to time but I had stopped now it is very hard for me to fast. A while ago God told me if I just exercised and stopped drinking soda I would loose weight...I didn't. Then God told me to give up soda...I made it into a fast then stopped after a while. The last warning God gave me was that if I did not stop drinking the soda my kidneys would be damaged...that got my attention because before he told me I had began to feel a heaviness and pulling beneath my stomach. I am going on a week of no soda and I will continue to add disciplines. I want to live and live abundantly.

Did you get that outfit from Grandma?

I am so glad for the gains that plus sized clothing has made. It wasn't too long ago that people who were still young had to dress like they were already grandparents. I hope the fashion industry continues to evolve to the point that clothes go up from size 0 to whatever you wear.

Almond Butter Yummy

I have been eating Almond Butter on bread of in the morning.

Almonds - contain 153 calories per handful (25g). They are richer in calcium than any other nut making them excellent for bone health. Almonds also have a higher fibre content than other nuts which contributes to better elimination of waste products from the body. The vitamin E content plays an important role in skin, both inside and out, helping it to maintain its elasticity and to repair it if it is damaged

Gloss and Some Earrings

I went out of the house the other day and I did not feel like curling my hair or putting on a full face of makeup but I decided I did want to put forth some effort and I put on a pair of cute earrings and some gloss; as I was driving down the road I looked at myself in the mirror and noticed what a difference the small effort made. GO ME!

Join Me For A Cup Of Tea?

I have been really adamant about drinking green tea. Below are some benefits of green tea. GREEN TEA ENHANCE THE BODY'S IMMUNE SYSTEM Green tea contains antioxidants that protect the body's cells from damage and fight diseases. The antioxidants in green tea leaves have been linked to cancer prevention, decreased risk of stroke, heart diseases, and lowered blood cholesterol GREEN TEA BENEFIT - INHIBITS CANCER GROWTH Green tea has been shown to lower the occurrence of all types of cancers, with more significant decreases in digestive and urinary tract cancers. GREEN TEA BENEFIT - LOWER CHOLESTEROL, STRENGTHENS THE HEART AND CIRCULATION GREEN TEA BENEFIT - AID FOR DIGESTION GREEN TEA BENEFIT - Helps to prevent cavities GREEN TEA BENEFIT - HELPS PREVENT DIABETES GREEN TEA STIMULATES WEIGHT LOSS

Lunch bag

Lunch is the meal of the day that is the easiest for me to eat healthy. If I pack a healthy lunch I eat it without thinking twice about it. I decided to buy myself a lunch bag! It is a lavendar tinkerbell lunch bag. I bought one just like it earlier this year for my little girl and I liked hers so much that I bought one for myself.

Filler Up

I am going to eat a salad or serving of veggies or fruit before each meal so I won't be that hungry when I eat meal. That way I can eat smaller portions of great food.

Be Prepared

Sine my schedule is a lot busier now I have decided to make sure I have healthy food on hand. It will be an easy way to eat healthy. I'm gonna redefine fastfood.