It's been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
I embarked on a journey, of sorts, about 6 weeks ago. Because I know that it's Gods desire for me to be a better steward of my body, I sought a doctors help in the area of fitness, wight management and living an overall healthy lifestyle.
I stared out by going to a doctor for a consultation. together we set a daily calorie goal, talked about the dos and don'ts of getting in better shape. He also prescribed a wonderful appetite suppressant.
The fist month, I checked in cone a week. The first week was a bit discouraging. When I went back to weigh, I had only lost 1 pound! ONE POUND? Are you kidding me? Okay, so once I got over myself, I celebrated that one pound and kept on plugging. The second week brought a little more success with 3 lbs, then 4, and the last week of the first month brought a 5 pound loss! whoopee! 13 lbs! While I was so excited, I knew I'd be slowing down soon. I've participated in enough "diets" to know the drill- first all the water goes, then....the dreaded FAT!
The second month, I am to check in every 2 weeks. This part is killing me! I sincerely need, er, CRAVE accountability as well as affirmation and encouragement! At my first 2 week visit, I had lost 4 pounds, for a total of 17. While I was somewhat bummed, once again God encouraged me to celebrate those 4 pounds gone. He helped me read that "only 4 pound" mark as "Only three more to 20"! I go again this Saturday- the day before Easter. I'm hoping for a really positive result- a real WOOSH, ya know? However, if there is any loss, I pray that I will listen to God and celebrate! I might just reach my 20 lb. goal on Saturday!
A big, self imposed barrier to weight loss for me is that I struggle with exercise. My goal is the get at least 3 work outs in this week. I was successful in getting 2 work outs in last week.
So here we go- onward and upward!
Our new life as we know it- the antics, stories, and accounts of faith of our instant miracle family!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Test Drive
Welcome to my brand new blog..."Nothing Could Be Finer...Reflections Of A Southern Girl" My plan is to use my blog as a tool- to debrief at the end of a rough day, to inspire, encourage, or even entertain! I'm new at this, so please be patient with my work in progress. I do hope you find something here to which you relate. So, this being the test drive, I guess it's time to leave the lot! Here we go!
Sonia
Sonia
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