It's Here!!!!

The food has arrived!!!! Needless to say, I don't believe I will starve. With further research, I get 3 meals and 1 nutristystem snack a day. I also, get 4 servings of vegetables. 2 power fuels which are essentially proteins, and 2 smart carbs which are fruits and other misc. Feb 1 is game on! I got this! Until next time, take care and God Bless!

Faith by God

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:8 – 10 NIV 1984” Excerpt From Unglued Lysa TerKeurst https://books.apple.com/us/book/unglued/id585305608 This material may be protected by copyright I read this today in my book called Unglued. The book is about being able to control our emotions. This scripture reminded me that if I lean on my faith and know that my God is there to support us in our lives. Emotions such as anger and frustration are emotions that often cloud our real feelings. Feelings of failure and self doubt. Failure and self doubt are deep in a place that I find easy to wallow in. The poor me syndrome. But, God knows everything before we even do it. He has a path for us all and is there to support us as we traverse his path. So, as I begin my journey down the path of weight loss, it is a multi-faceted journey. One of which I seek to push the stop button when negative thoughts enter and lean on my Faith to get through. I hope to realize that God gave us the vessel and it is our job to honor this in everything we do including eating and self care. My bipolar often makes it difficult for me to understand and follow through. But, through continuation of my medication and a supportive counselor, I got this! I sent this blog to my family and with overwhelming support, I know I can do this! I am so lucky to have what I have in them and in my God and shall continue to savor this blessing. Until next time, take care and God Bless!

Imperfect Progress

"Progress. Just make progress. It’s okay to have setbacks and the need for do-overs. It’s okay to draw a line in the sand and start over again—and again. Just make sure you’re moving the line forward. Move forward. Take baby steps, but at least take steps that keep you from being stuck. Then change will come. And it will be good.” Excerpt From Unglued Lysa TerKeurst https://books.apple.com/us/book/unglued/id585305608 This material may be protected by copyright. Imperfection, such a tough word to swallow. See, I like everything in straight rows, without mess, without trouble. Hmmm, the key word here is I LIKE. But, that's just not how realy life works. Through the years of blogging, I have shared many journeys. Journeys of Faith. Journeys of diagnoses. Journeys of the roles I live. Even several journeys of my struggle with weight. I hope I have expressed the need for imperfection. Yet, here I am, January 2022, still seeking perfection and the easy way. Well, this isn't going to be easy. Life isn't easy. I will be on a roller coaster of ups and downs, but in the end I will hit the end with my arms up screaming in joy that I've made it. What am I talking about? For once and for all, I am embarking on my journey through thick and thin. For once, I am committed to staying on the coaster. I know there will be highs and lows. Good days and bad days. But, I have to do this. One time, my sister said, if I don't take care of myself, she will bury me by the time I turn 50. Wowzers. It shook me to the core. Made me think. Yet, I took no action, no commitment to heal myself inside and out. Lately, I found a counselor and am working on healing the inside. Now it's time to take hold and work on the outside. Today, I signed up for Nutrisystem. Total nervous wreck in preparation. A great feeling of enthusiasm and anxiety. Will I succeed? Will I be able to make the changes I need? Truth is, I don't know. I do know that I have a word this year. It's persistent. I will not give up and give in to the chaos. Here's the good news, imperfection is ok. As long as I stay the course and don't give up, I am succeeding. So please, cheer me on as I embark on this journey. Text me to check in and send me a cheerleader emoji. I GOT THIS! Until next time, take care and God bless!