High Blood Pressure was one of my woes. I took myself off of birth control pills about 5 years ago because I was concerned over my blood pressure (149/98). The Dr. was not as concerned as I was but I didn’t want to take any chances. Today on my way to WW I stopped by Walmart to check my blood pressure on their machine. The last time I checked it was about 2 1/2 months ago. Today the machine said it was 132/68. I know these machines are probably not extremely accurate but it is at least showing to be going down. I was so happy I couldn’t wait to tell my husband!
Filed under: Uncategorized on September 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »
It’s been over a month since I last posted. A lot has happened. I was laid off from my job of 11 yrs on the 23rd of July. I was crushed but life goes on. The following week God blessed me with a job at a small box retail store as a cashier, a $4.00 an hour pay cut from what I had been making, but God is in control so I continue to trust Him. My weight loss has continued and tonight I was off work so I got to attend my weekly WW meeting. I miss getting to attend WW and church, but my work schedule varies weekly so every Friday I get to see what my new weekly schedule will be. This past week I got to attend both and it was wonderful. The women in my WW group are so supportive and when I leave my meeting I feel like I could lose 20 lbs in one week. Just kidding!! I know better, but they are super supportive. One day soon I will post my before and current pics. My son will have to help me do that because he has the digital camera. I have lost a little over 30 lbs and even my toes look thinner. lol
Filed under: Uncategorized on September 3rd, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I went shopping with my kids today and a crazy thought went through my head. I’m going to try on an XL top in the Misses section. That’s right, I said the MISSES section, where all the pretty clothes are. You know that the grass is always greener in the MISSES section. Anyway, it fit. I didn’t buy it but I relished in the thought that I could fit in it. I’m really doing this. I’m taking care of myself by exercising and eating healthy foods and my body is responding in a positive way. Thank you Lord for giving me the strength to do this!
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 25th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Well, to begin with, I was laid off from my job of 11 years today. I worked at a Chevrolet dealership. Total bummer. But on a good note, I met my 10% goal at my weight watchers meeting tonight. I hope that whatever job I get next, that it doesn’t interfere with my meetings. For me, the slightest disruption can cause me to fall completely apart. I am really happy with my results so far and I am actually enjoying my new lifestyle. I know God will provide what I need and that I need to just trust him. So that is what I’m going to do.
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 23rd, 2009 | 3 Comments »
3 weeks ago I went to Walmart to buy a smaller pair of jeans to wear, size 18. Yesterday when I put on my jeans they seemed really big. I have only lost about 6 lbs since I bought the jeans but I think my fat is shifting around or something. So I went back to Walmart to try on a size 16 and they fit with no problem. I was so happy. 4 months ago I was about to buy size 22 jeans. It won’t be long until I can shop in the Misses section, which is something I desperately want to do. I almost have a waist again. Life is good.
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 22nd, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Tomorrow is weigh in day at my WW’s meeting. Last week I had to miss because my church was having VBS and I was in charge of the Boomerang Express Craft Crossing. It was soooo much fun but my supper was VBS food and that probably wrecked havoc on my points each day. I didn’t even try to journal. So now it’s been 2 weeks since my last weigh in and even though I have tried to make up some ground this week I’m still nervous about it. I am 1 pound away from my 10% goal. I would love to make this goal tomorrow night!
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 22nd, 2009 | 1 Comment »
When I had to choose a name for my blog my mind went blank. Completely. Then I thought: what made me gain this much weight? Poor choices. The choice not to exercise. The choice not to eat healthy foods. I did it, and I accept full responsibility for it. Now I have to clean up the mess I have made. I can do it and I will do it. Just as Moses challenged the Israelites to choose life over death and blessings over curses in Deut. 30:19-20, it is a choice and everyone has to make it for themselves. I choose life in everyway!
Filed under: Uncategorized on July 15th, 2009 | 2 Comments »