My Story

I have tried many times to lose weight and keep it off. Weight Watchers has been the only program that I have had any success with - I just haven't stuck with it. Each time I went off the program, it would be that much harder for me to try again. I reached an all time high weight of 232.3 which is obese for a 5'2" person.My triglycerides and bad cholesterol was very high I also had bad knees, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, osteoporosis and arthritis. . So we are not talking about much exercising going on in my life at this point. I was pretty much walking in defeat. My mother passed away March 27, 2012 and it broke my heart when she died. I was not planning on tackling my weight at this emotional time in my life. As a matter of fact, that was the futherest thing from my mind when I went to my cardiogist for a regular appointment April 26, 2012.

My cardiologist pretty much chewed me out for gaining weight. He told me that all my problems - ALL MY PROBLEMS - would disappear if I would just lose weight. I left his office feeling pretty low but I knew in my heart that he was right and sometimes the truth hurts. But the truth also sets us free! So, the very next day - April 27, 2012,  I started back on Weight Watchers and started walking. I could only last for about 10-15 minutes and I would be huffing and puffing! I started doing a daily devotional - Faithfully Fit. I just gave it all to God because I had tried and failed so many times.

I have been plugging away day after day for 72 days now. Ready to hear some good news? I have lost a total of 26.8 pounds, so far. My walking now includes walking, jogging and running! I have walked as far as 4 miles and plan to walk 5 miles tomorrow. I am training for a half-marathon walk and a 5K run. My arthritis is much, much better! I feel great and have tons of energy! I also look so much better!

So many people have asked me what I am doing and several have said that I have inspired them to make healthy changes in their lives. That is why I decided to set up a blog. I plan to post recipes and inspirations that have helped me along the way. I want to journal this journey that will take me down 100 pounds and keep me there! I am one-fourth of the way there already!!! I will write about my jouney so far in the next few blog posts because I have learned lessons that have helped me through the past 72 days. I hope and pray that it will help you, too!