For over 19 years,I have tried off and on to lose weight. I would usually get pretty motivated, lose a little, then give up. I had tons of excuses for giving up: too tired, too sick, an injury, too hard, I’ll cheat only today and start again….the list goes on.
Recently an opportunity was presented to me that I could not pass up. Our local AA ball team, along with a sports and fitness center were doing a Biggest Loser Competiton. Contestants would get unlimited use of the fitness center and 2 one-hour sessions with a personal trainer per week. The competition was free! It was during the summer. How could I pass on that?
I entered the contest and began my summer adventure! I wanted to give up after my first training session. My thighs were so sore that it hurt to sit down. I ached for a week. Then, a vein in my right leg was giving me pain. It hurt to walk. That was a good excuse to stop. But, I pressed on. Then my left knee and foot started giving me problems. Well, of course, this is a great excuse to stop. My dr. prescribed physical therapy and it has helped temendously. I am done giving excuses for giving up. I am not giving up this time. I want to get healthy and stay healthy. It is not easy. No one said it would be. It is hard, it is painful at times, but it is so worth it.
On Facebook I have shared about what I am doing. I’ve told family and friends. This is all helping me to stay accountable. And I know I couldn’t be doing it without the strength that God gives me.
