My name is Michelle and from this point on I will be writing about my "journey to the promised land". What I mean by that is that I've always struggled with my weight and now forty years later I'm making my final exodus out of a place that I have never wanted to be in. I love my life...I am married for 18 years, have 4 amazing children, a wonderful career, and now, I want this aspect of my life to come into place. I wanted to express my thought in this very public forum, in hopes that sending these thoughts that I have on this journey will in some way help. It can't hurt right??!! I am the ultimate "professional" dieter. I've tried everything...seriously everything short of surgery, and failed. It's not the diets, it's me...this I know. I am going to be 40 this year. That made me think of the Israelites...wondering in the wilderness for forty years before entering the promised land. Maybe this is my milestone...this is my year...this is my time, turning 40 and exiting bondage, headed into the promised land. I am starting today...not on 1-1-10...but today. Wish me luck. I plan on making this journey with whoever wants to take it with me.
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ReplyDeleteOK, so I've been debating...to make my weight public knowledge or not to make my weight public knowledge, that is the question. For now, I think all that I can share is the amount that I would like to lose. One day I'll work up the nerve to reveal numbers. I would like to lose 85 pounds! Wow...that sounds huge!! My short term goal is to lose 10 pounds by 1/14/10. The plan that I am trying to use now is Atkins. I was diagnosis with gestational diabetes in my pregnancy. It's been 8 months since I've been on insulin, and I was supposed to get checked 4 months ago. (Yikes) I've been checking my blood sugar regularly, and the numbers are a little high. So I think of all the choices, because of my blood sugar, I'll go with Atkins. That's all for now:)
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I wish you all God's best with this venture. My heart truly goes out to you. I would like to lose 150 pounds! 85 doesn't sound so bad now, huh? 150 pounds is another whole person. One heart trying to beat enough for 2 people in one body. It's a huge struggle, but our GOD IS SO MUCH BIGGER. God bless you as you go through this part of your life's journey. I hope it works for you this time.
ReplyDeleteI'm on board! Going to the gym, using Wii Fit, and trying desperately not to over-eat. You have 85, and I have around 120. My short term is 15 by 1/22, and I'm already down 4! Let's go, girl!
ReplyDeleteOK Beth!! Sorry this took me so long...I'm not used to this. Lets get healthy!!!
ReplyDeleteValerie...thanks thank you for the encouragement!! it is so difficult to fight this battle. I pray health for all of us!!!