I’ve been posting about my weight loss journey on my Facebook page. You see, I had been motivated, encouraged, convicted by a friend’s weight loss journey. He has truly inspired me. I wanted to put myself out there to be accountable. I also need the encouragement from others. Plus, I wanted to be to others, what my friend was (and is) to me. So if my posts have challenged anyone to begin their lifestyle change, I’m thrilled!
I lost 40 pounds between May of 2009 and May of 2010. I gained about 13 of it back. I now have lost 27 pounds, for a total of 54. I have a lot further to go. At my heaviest I was in the “morbidly obese” category. How embarrassing! My health was declining. I was tired all the time. I wanted to be in shape for my family. I wanted to be around to see my grandchildren.
Yesterday, I got my latest lab results. All my numbers were within normal limits for the first time! I can’t tell you what a boost that was for me, especially since I have been on a plateau for about 3 weeks. My A1C was 4.9%, glucose 96. I am not diabetic anymore! That doesn’t mean I can go back to eating how I was! I want to continue feeling this way: I feel like a new woman.
I cannot take all the credit…and I really don’t want to either. First of all, I credit God with my success. I had cried out to Him for help, telling Him that I couldn’t do it any longer on my own. Shortly after that, I found out about our local Biggest Loser Challenge. God is so good. I’ve had unlimited use of the sports and fitness center and a personal trainer for 2 one-hour sessions a week…all for free! My trainer, now there’s another person to give credit to. He has consistently pushed me to do more than I ever thought I could. When I would whine, he’d ignore it and push me harder!
I also give credit to my family and friends. What support they have all shown! There have been times that I’ve been depressed about not losing as much as I thought I should, and then God brought along a family member or friend with an encouraging word just at the right time!
A friend of mine recently started her own journey. I am praying for her and trying to be an encouragement to her. I know how good she is going to feel! She’s going to feel like a new woman! It’s contagious! If you are ready to start your own journey, please let me know. I would love to be your prayer warrior.
