God is doing a new thing!

Hello readers!! It's been two weeks since my last post. A couple of exciting things are happening. So far, I am down 13.5 pounds! However, it is more than that in fat pounds (I've gained muscle!). Riding bikes aren't really going too well...I kind of forgotten how to ride! So, I'm trying to relearn :)

I've been working on writing our Christmas play for church the past week or so. It is starting to come along well. I am more excited about this script than any other year! (Some of you know what I'm talking about here) God is just pouring these ideas and dialogue into me.

Another thing that is happening but is very early in the planning stages. God called me to do something many years ago while living in South Carolina, it is the reason I moved back to Terre Haute. Life and different choices have gotten in the way of this vision. Yesterday Pastor touched on this and the Holy Spirit brought this back to me. I know I can't do it on my own, that is really the reason I've been putting it off for so long. Fear of failure stole my vision. I'm taking it back. It can't fail because this is God's plan for me. My plan all along has been to teach college and to do my calling part time because I was afraid of not having an income, but maybe God wants me to do his plan full time and teach part time. God's ways are not our ways! You don't always have to HAVE MONEY to MAKE MONEY. When God is in it, you ARE gonna get blessed! I've already spoke to couple of close friends who have agreed to help me make this this vision a reality and I am so grateful for them and excited that they will be joining me on this new journey!

So, that is what God's been doing for me!

WOW

So, its been about two weeks since my first post. Quite a few things have happened. I finally got my real meal plan from the Dr. and I've lost 7.5 pounds so far!! I've been exercising everyday, this is a huge victory for me. I've even stopped to use the restroom at DQ without buying ice cream, that is like an addict going to a  crack house without buying crack! :) Paul and I have gotten bikes and are ready to start riding in the evenings.

I got free tickets to Ignite Chicago this past weekend and it was a blast! So, many great bands! It was an awesome time, but it also gave me more motivation to lose this weight. I know that I could enjoy things like that more if I weren't so overweight and out of of shape. The good thing is, I was able to stick to my plan the entire time. It was so tempting to not go out to the car to  get my healthy food and just eat what they sold there, but I stuck to it. I did find a grilled chicken sandwich at one of the venders and took the bun off.

So, my goal has been to lose 20 lbs before I go to the  Women of  Faith conference with a few of my girlfriends the last week of Aug. and I am 1/4 of the way there! With God ALL things are possible! I pray everyday that the Lord give me strength to make it through this. I've had to repent for not treating my body as the temple it is. I've put too much junk into it which was slowly destroying it. But, I have discovered since I have started this lifestyle change and have been eating healthy Paul and I have been eating more gourmet meals. Where we would used to get a big mac from McDonalds, we are now creating all of these delicious (low budget) meals.

I'm not going to lie, its not easy. But losing this weight is worth much more than the taste of a blizzard!

Fresh Start

So, this is my first blog ever!! If you are reading this, thank you for taking the time to share in my world :) . I have decided to make several changes in my life lately and give back to God what I've allowed to slowly go down hill (health, finances, relationships, etc.) I've decided to start  blogging to keep track of my progress and what God is doing in my life.

I've struggled with my weight since my senior year in college. I've tried every diet out there with little success. When I met Paul (my husband) I was at a weight in which I was happy, then we got engaged and I packed on 20 lbs. As many of you know, a week after our wedding I feel and and was severely injured resulting in bed rest for 4 months and additional 50lbs! Well, its almost two year since our wedding and and here I am 80 lbs heavier then when I met my husband. :( Paul, has been great, never complaining or even mentioning anything to me about my weight, he loves me no matter what.

I've let my injury be an excuse for too long. Looking back, when it first happened I think I might have even suffered from a little depression during that time as well. I gave that over to God and I refuse to let that manifest in my life!

So, here I am 2 years later ready to take back my life! I started seeing Dr. Gonzales, a bariatric specialist, and have committed to working out everyday. It is my second day and I can't wait to see the results.