My little Story

So people have been asking me a lot about my recent weight loss.  Yes I have lost 102 lbs.I have 100 more pounds to go.  The goal is 145 lb. And more importantly, to be healthy, strong and fit.  I know that I am still very heavy, but I already feel successful, and I can't wait to reach and maintain these goals.

 So if you have done the math, you know that I started at 347.  But what that number really represents.  Is a 47 year old woman, who had diabetes, who couldn't hardly walk a mile, who didn't sleep well, and was generally tired, cranky, and half sick most of the time. 

I finally decided I was going to die if I did not do something about this!  

This didn't seem like a great option, at the time.  My sense of responsibility was overwhelming me.  I have a husband who has serious health problems, and  at the time 3 minor children.  Including Jake who was  only 9

So on December 31st I started writing down everything I ate.  and in February started this amazing program. With my sweet sister as my health coach, The Habits of Health  study material,  and a great support group of friends I have managed to steadily lose weight this last year.

To be honest, I have been on and off of the  food plan, which has only taught me  the significance of doing it right.  When I follow the plan and my body in in fat burn, I feel fantastic.  I have struggled with the head part of it too.  But even at this half way point let me tell you the results are amazing.

!) NO MORE DIABETIC MEDS 

2) I need about 2 hours less a night of sleep, and feel so much more awake

3) Last weekend I hiked 7 miles in wet mucky ground...no problem!  

4) House is magically cleaner!!  ( guess I have more focus and energy) 

5) I have saved money!!! ( Literally costs less to buy the plan than the food I was lying about)

6) My mood is more consistently happy, I am more patient etc.... by products of feeling better I guess.

I could continue this list for a very long time, but you get the point... 

I will update weekly and try and post a picture once a month.  My plan is to also discuss some of the wisdom I have learned from Habits of Health. 

One little  disclaimer here though... I am a very religious person with a great faith and dependence on my Savior Jesus Christ.  It will be impossible for me to discuss my growth without giving credit to Him and a loving Heavenly Father who have blessed me with tender mercies daily through out this process and through out my life.