I’ve posted before on losing weight, watching what I eat and usually I just fall flat on my face. I’m working on things again and I really am working towards my weight loss goal – but not just weight loss but health. Even though I was never obese in my younger days – I may have carried around a few extra pounds but I wasn’t obese, like I am today. I don’t hate myself but I do hate looking at pictures of myself – which is a shame because I’ve missed out on plenty of photo ops with my children and husband.
I’m continuing to use my ShapelyGirl DVD’s as well as my Wii Fit – which is a fun way to lose weight but my legs will tell you it’s not all just games! I also don’t want to see my children go down my path. I’m using MyFitnessPal to track my calories of which I’m allowing myself to have 1,550 a day – if in a couple weeks I’m not losing I may restrict even more, we’ll see. If you want to follow me on MyFitnessPal feel free to send me a request. I also started using Nexercise which seems like fun.
So without further ado – I took a picture of myself (well my 8 year old did) to show you what I look like today:
Me, taken by my 8 year old via my iPod on 2/4/13
It’s so tough, I know!! Encouragement from friends has played a huge role for me….I will hop on over to MyFitnessPal to follow your progress. Have you read Gary Thomas’ book Every Body Matters? I’ve been overweight for 10+ years and had never been able to stick with any attempts to return to health until my focus became making myself physically ready for whatever God has planned in my life!
Thanks for sharing, you have the right attitude and you can do it!!
Danielle
OrganizationalHysteria.com
I think being honest with ourselves & starting is the hardest part. Looks like you have a good attitude about this & friends can help you going. I just started using MyFitnessPal, so I will see if I can figure out how to add you.
I am so proud of you for taking a picture of yourself. I know that this can be hard. God will help you. You can do it!
I can so relate to this! I use WW online, and if I stick to the plan, I am good. Step away from the plan for a week? at least 5 pounds come back.
It’s really hard to balance the need to eat when I have time and be sure it is something I am supposed to eat.
You have full support from here!
Amy J
God bless you, Sarah. I’m praying for you! I don’t battle weight, but I battle other things. It seems like life is a constant battle for me not to fall back into bad habits but I KNOW that Jesus is with us in every struggle. I keep thinking about the children and how I want to model godly behavior to them, and that motivates me to persevere. Please keep us updated. I know reading about friends being consistent with exercise motivates ME to exercise, so I’ll check back for needed motivation!
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