There are several reasons why I decided today is the day to begin this journey to a healthier, fitter me. I have a back injury from 2003 that I got two herniated discs from. The doctors told me I needed to watch my weight seeing as the more weight I put on the more pressure gets put on my discs. This is compromising my back and taking away precious time with my family when it acts up (which is become too frequent). I want to show my girls through my actions how to lead a healthy active lifestyle instead of telling them. After all actions do speak louder than words. I want to be able to keep a spotless house ALL the time, play and run with my daughters, be able to lift and move things without having to ask family to help, and just live a happier, more fulfilling life.
I weighed in at 189 lbs. when I stepped on the scale, and started to freak out that I let myself get to this point, then went in got my camera took a few pictures of myself (front, back, and side) and planned on starting this journey.
I do not want to struggle with this anymore as this is one thing I have been fighting for years. I have tried and failed many times at this. I want to lose it now so I am not ashamed to take pictures with my girls and them be ashamed of their mommy or realize I am overweight...probably obese by most standards.
My body is God's temple and to be honest I have been doing a very VERY lousy job taking care of that temple and keeping it healthy and fit. Now its time to change gosh dang it and push myself to be the best I can be physically, emotionally, and spiritually. God give me the strength to stick with it and not stumble. It's time I get my act together, suck it up and lose this excess baggage!!!
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13
Today is my first day so lets see how I do! I will check back and let you know how I am doing and if I have things I am struggling with. (Cannot believe I am posting my actual weight...*sigh* if it helps me stay focused so be it)
Rachel... where to begin. Your post today touched my heart is more ways than I want to admit.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I want to say is GOOD FOR YOU! The other thing is... I KNOW EXACTLY what you are feeling and thinking in regard to where you are at now with your struggle with weight. Been there, done that, cried about it, laughed about it, etc. So, I'm going to try a different approach. I've been thinking of the same things... now maybe I can use you as an inspiration.
As far as a "clean" house and all that Housewife stuff? Enjoy the girls, keep up with the laundry, remove the tripping hazards, and feed your family healthy meals. The rest of the stuff can get done when it gets done.
Hang in there!
Love and Prayers,
Becky
One more thing... I love your font but its kinda hard to read. Maybe a 12pt font at least?
ReplyDeleteGo for it Rachel! I can't tell you what a difference losing 35 lbs has made with my back and yours will improve too, I'm sure. And the whole family will benefit from your "lean cuisine" menu...even if they don't need to lose weight, heathier food is a plus for everyone. By the way...we think you are beautiful RIGHT NOW, and Chris is a really lucky fellow to have you as his wife and the mom to his daughters. Love you! Gloria and Larry
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