I read your blog, Your doing great!!!

When I started writing this I only sent it out to a few select friends. I didn't want people to know my struggles. I mean you look at me and you know I have weight to lose but you don't know how much. And a smile and a nod or a passing glance on the street don't tell you how I am feeling or why it is I am struggling the way that I am. I was embarrassed and ashamed. But I had to tell someone my story. I was shocked by the positive response I got. So I spread the word a little more. But I was shocked this past week when I finally let go and posted on Facebook instead of being restrictive. The fear I had inside, the fear of public humiliation, was gone. If nothing else I was embraced. I was accepted with open arms. I was complimented.

Its amazing how compliments can make you feel, especially when you stop blocking them and start listening to them. I went to a wedding last night and I actually felt good in my skin. I wore a dress I felt good in. My hair was down, my make up was soft, my skin was tan and healthy. I felt pretty and that's not something I say often. When we got to the reception the groom told me I look amazing. I blushed and instead of deflecting it like I usually do I said thank you. I teared up when my husband said I looked beautiful later that night.

This morning in church one of the members told me I looked good, he read my blog. That my efforts were paying off. Even my pastor made notice. Truly the lord is good to me. It may take a village to raise a child but there isn't anything that can't be done without the support of God, family, friends and faith behind you. Obviously I have all of that. I have comments on Facebook and my blog and personal e-mails, all encouraging me to keep going.  So I shall.

I know it has only been a few days since I last  blogged so there isn't to much to catch up on, but there are a few things to share. I did keep most of my promise. Thursday and Friday I exercised. I went to the beach and I body surfed in some crazy waves. My whole body ached but we got up and did it again the next day. Saturday I did not. I was busy from the time I woke up til 5 am when I went to bed. I ended up taking one of our dogs to the vet at 1:30 in the morning. She bit into an electrical cord and shocked herself and burned the inside of her mouth. Poor puppy is in pain. So I did not get it done. BUT We did put up a new Challenge on myfitnesspal . It is exercise oriented. Micci is the challenger. So this week we add something new everyday. if you walk everyday than you add 5 minutes jogging. so on so forth. Plus staying under 225 carbs a day.

This week I am planning on using some of the recipes from What We Eat  , a blog from my friend Jill. She used to do Weight Watchers like me and she is also working on losing weight and eating healthier. She is cooking healthy food for life for her and her two young boys. Eating habits are learned young.

L O U I S I A N A

We are finally in Louisiana. Becky has joined us now. She brought 30 miles this week on her bike! Great job Becky. She is my Best Friend and I think she will be the inspiration I need to get my butt out there on my own bike peddling away the pounds. So right now we are in the Bodcau State Wildlife Management Area. The area is long and narrow with an average width of one and one-half miles and consists of approximately 34,355 acres. WOW! I suggest we stick to the paths because there is hunting there and we do not want to the the hunter or the prey! It is 17 miles from Bossier City, LA.


Well I am getting tired and it is time for dinner. SO I think it is time for a little prayer.

Dear God, Thank you for today. Thank you for all the wonderful people in my life who have shown me that I am never alone. Thank you for Kristen, she is a blessing to our family. I am so happy that she confirmed today and she is now a member of the church. Thank you for the doctors at the all night clinic for being there to look at my poor dog Maddie. God please be with Jenny Hutson and her family as they get ready to bury her dad. May they find comfort in your arms and your words. God please be with those who struggle. Find comfort for the needy. Please help those who battle enemies unknown, drugs, alcohol, depression and other illnesses. In your name we pray. Amen