Not a Diet - a Lifestyle Change

This photo was taken in March and to be honest I probably gained about 5 pounds or so after this photo. Well then when my husband and I went to Granbury for a week end get away I decided that I really needed to lose weight. During that week end I realized that I needed to have some classes to help me learn how to take better care of myself. Within a couple of weeks - I heard of a seminar being held by a Dr at a nearby hospital. I knew instantly that I was suppose to go. It was meant for me! I was so thankful - It cost me $129.00 but well worth it. At the beginning of Sept I started trying to make some changes to be healthier - but it was not until the week-end of the 10th when I started my seminar did I really make the important changes needed. Before then I had struggled over and over to give up soda. I had realized for years that it was not good for me. I used t0 drink Diet Coke - then my husband learned that Aspartame is VERY bad for you. And I switched over to Coke. Well I had tried several times to cut down or to give it up and every time - a stressful time would come along and I would give in to temptation. There had even been a time that I had gone for a month or so with only one per day - but I eventually went back to them. Well Sept 10th - I had my last Coke. When I went to my seminar and was able to watch the movie - "Forks over Knifes" and learned so much through my classes - I realized that I needed to take better care of my body. God gave me the strength to give them up - and without a headache! Praise the Lord!


I am drinking water - and getting in my 8 glasses - plus everyday. I am doing my best to add more exercise into my schedule. Trying to get to bed at a decent time. And I am so thankful for the changes that I have made - if you would like to read more about what I have learned be sure and checked out my series A Treasure Chest of Healthy Information starting with this post and this post would be very helpful as well.

So an update - I have lost 20 pounds so far! The weight loss is at a rate of about a pound a week, so it is not a real fast weight loss. But the good news is that I am eating good. I am enjoying what I am eating and I am doing something that I can do for the rest of my life. Not a diet - a Lifestyle! And that is what makes it work. And dependence on God. We can't forget the most important part!

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13