I told you that I was reading other books on weight loss. I can't put down "Rise Above" by Gwen Shamblin. Once I finish it I'll let you know what I really think. So far it's been a very good read, very blessed and motivational. I've been feeling great. God has given me a new love for myself, as I am. The change has started on the inside. I'll keep praying and I'm staying alert for it's a daily battle. I insist to believe that I can do all things through Christ! I will reach my goal! 
A new day
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
I told you that I was reading other books on weight loss. I can't put down "Rise Above" by Gwen Shamblin. Once I finish it I'll let you know what I really think. So far it's been a very good read, very blessed and motivational. I've been feeling great. God has given me a new love for myself, as I am. The change has started on the inside. I'll keep praying and I'm staying alert for it's a daily battle. I insist to believe that I can do all things through Christ! I will reach my goal! SELF-CONTROL!
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
I got the best e-mail from a dear friend today. She said I need a lot of self-control, which is true and which even the blind can see. It's good to get encouragement. Sometimes it feels like I'm in it by myself - which I am in a sense of the process. She said "don't cheat, not even for a split of a second and see what happens." I will girl friend, I will! I've done well today, so far, thank God. When I joined my Bible study group I was eating all the goodies they had to offer :) I've been doing so well, thank God that I don't even have decaff coffee with lots of cream while I'm there. That's great news. My friend's e-mail really encouraged me to go on and do well today and every day. Encouragement is a blessing. We all should be more encouraged of others. I didn't get encouragement from everyone - don't expect the same thing now - but when I did, it was so good. I need to pray that God will more encouragers my way. I also realize that if I don't encourage myself no one will do it for me. I can do all things through Christ! Lost a pound
Monday, April 17, 2006
Jan. 1 - 161 lbs
Jan. 24 - 152
Feb. 7 - 161.5
Feb. 14 - 163
Feb. 20 - 161.5
Feb. 28 - 163.5
March 7 - 165
March 14 - 161
March 20 - 161.5
March 27 - 163
April 4 - 159
April 10 - 161.5
April 17 - 160.5
Jan. 24 - 152
Feb. 7 - 161.5
Feb. 14 - 163
Feb. 20 - 161.5
Feb. 28 - 163.5
March 7 - 165
March 14 - 161
March 20 - 161.5
March 27 - 163
April 4 - 159
April 10 - 161.5
April 17 - 160.5
I will reach my goal of 125! No matter how long it takes me, I won't give up! So these are the new numbers since January. It's been a thrill to look at it. Some times I want to give up and not define myself as a number. Most times I look at the good side of it: I am measuring everything and it's fun to see my progress. Last weekend I read "Prayerwalk: Becoming a woman of prayer, strengh and discipline." I went to the net and found it and my public library had it too, so I read it in 2 days. I found very good tips for prayer and exercise. The best one? Just do it! I got two additional books I'd like to read, I'll share my insights when I finish the reading them. Gotta get out there and walk! Thank God last week we walked 5 times. I hope to advance towards my goal by walking as much this week. I don't care if I only lose 1 pound per week, I won't give up, I'll reach my goal!
Inspiration
Friday, April 14, 2006
This is my friend Lu Francesa, she's an inspiration! Here is her blog. Easter season in the States is very different from the one at home. Good chocolate is available all over at home, here you really have to look for the real thing so I don't bother looking for it. No giant cholocate eggs around here either, so that's more points for me. After graduation I cease from having huge Easter dinners at friends and family's homes, more points for me. So, what in the world there is to do? Today for the first time in a LONG time I'll be walking 5 times this week. I'll probably walk tomorrow and maybe Sunday as well. I looked in the mirror this morning and thanks to God I had great, positive confessions about myself. Darn it, I love myself! I'll stick with the good eating and exercising habits. Yesterday I jogged some. My dream is to run the whole course of 2.4 miles without stopping. Can I do it? If I take the training seriously I can reach it by this summer. I'll keep working and I'll see great results as well.confidence
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
I feel more confident today than yesterday. I know what I can accomplish if I stick with the plan towards my goal. I've been walking more this week. The weather is much better, which helps a lot. I wish there was another way but it seems like exercising is the way to drop the weight and reach my goal. I've been checking on my weight often. I promise I'll wait til next week. It's time to pay attention to my feelings other than to the numbers - til next Monday morning. 
This is me!
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Have you heard my story? Well, I thought I'd tell it again since I can't figure out how to leave it permanently on the side bar of this blog... Rewind 10 years. 1996 was a golden year in many ways. I lost over 20 kilos, I got down to 55 kilos. It took a while. It took around a year. It took support at home and support from girl friends in school. Suddenly the fat jokes ceased. Okay, every now a then one of my siblings reminded me of my past but it didn't matter - or so I thought. I looked my skiny frame in the mirror and all I saw was "fat." The best explanation I found for that was that my mind wasn't as fast as my body in losing weight. I gained all the weight I lost back and some more when I moved to the States. I did really well my Sophomore year but that didn't last long. Junior year was the worse. I had problems with a relationship. For the first time what I felt inside was showing on the outside. Oh, I was also more concerned about my hair than my looks. The Black hair is an institution in itself. Lately I had to decide sweating it's not as bad as being fat. 1996 was a long time ago and here I am. My husband has been very supportive. He's dropped a lot of pounds himself. He reminds me of what's important, he holds me accountable. I don't have the same support from friends at work as before. We started doing the Biggest Loser club but since I got married I haven't been in the lunch meetings. My story is still being told. I wonder if I'll lose the weight by the end of this year. I wonder if I'll be a skinny mom like the ones we see on TV nowadays. What I experienced is that real women have curves. I know I can spend a whole day wondering, reading blogs, trying to find inspiration on health sites on the net but most of the time that stuff makes me feel really bad. I decided to focus on self and working on self little by little every day. Thanks to God my mind is clear, I know what it takes and I'm taking the time to do it. We'll see what the numbers are next week and next month. My goal is to get down to at least 152 by next month. I will reach my goal of 125 pounds. Yes I will! The picture of me and Zeke was taken Jan. 17, 2006 at 152 lbs. 
April is here!
My progress in 2006:Jan. 1 - 161 lbs
Jan. 24 - 152
Feb. 7 - 161.5
Feb. 14 - 163
Feb. 20 - 161.5
Feb. 28 - 163.5
March 7 - 165
March 14 - 161
March 20 - 161.5
March 27 - 163
April 4 - 159
I will reach my goal of 125!
It's been amazing to follow my weight this year. It's great to see the ups and downs. I'm glad to be out of the 160s and in the 150s. By the grace of God I will work my way out of the 150s. My ultimate goal is 125 and I will reach it! My short term goal is the same weight I had January 24. I have wedding receptions #2 and #3 coming up, it would be great to weight the same things as I did during wedding #1 (my husband & I have been blessed with 3 wedding parties). Yes, I will reach my goal!
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