So, here I am. I am the proverbial singing fat lady. All of you people who have said, "I'll ________ when the fat lady sings," well, your luck has run out. Get to it. :o)
Seriously though..
I'm starting a journey. One that I've started many times before and well, let's just say, I got lost. Alot.
The thing about that is, when you are on a journey and get lost you have a choice. You can stay lost in the woods, curl up in the fetal position, and cry until you are too tired to feel sorry for yourself anymore or you can lace up your boots, start walking, and find your way back.
I've been curled up and crying for too long. It's time to pull up the big girl panties, put on my really sexy heels and march my way to victory.
It's time to lose this weight. It's time to get healthy. It's time to learn confidence and embrace the gifts God has given me. It's time.
I will probably lose my way a few times, but that's okay. I'm not going to curl up and cry about it. I'm going to keep walking.
I'm determined to succeed.
I'm sharing this because this is my battle cry. I need a battle cry. I can't fight this silently. I've tried. So, I'm shouting in declaration, though the battle may rage on for some time, I will win. I will not be defeated.
I'm embracing the truth. The truth is, I can succeed. I will succeed.
So, my song for today is taken straight from our worship service this morning at church.
"God has a plan. It's not to harm me, but it's to prosper me and to hear me when I call. He intercedes for me, working all things for my good. Though trials may come, I have this hope."
I have this hope.
Brandy- lean on your friends. Always get new tips and encouragement. You dont need to be pacified but you need ENCOURAGEMENT!
ReplyDeleteI slip. I slip. I slip. ANd then I get back up cause this is a journey that I just gotta walk through. Sometimes I scream through and sometimes I feel like laughing. I am going to pray your journey has all the tools you need! You need faith, hope, determination, hard work, and love. LOVE FOR YOURSELF!
I am proud of you whether you do this journey or not, but since you are I am there to hold you up in prayer and also be an ear when you need someone! Always call someone instead of binging etc... or text. Or FB... soon you will notice, hey... those calls are less and less and less...
Love ya!
So proud of you for taking this very public step! Deana's right - you'll need encouragement and lots of it. Put me on your list as someone to call for encouragement, advice, or to talk you out of the drive-thru that's calling your name. You are not in this alone...many are in the same boat munching on carrot sticks and cheering you on! :)
ReplyDeleteI think you're a beautiful person inside and out. You deserve to treat yourself just as good as you treat your own family. Don't feel guilty and take it one day at a time. I'll be praying for you! You know who to call for a late night coffee break! ;)
I am so proud of you. Honestly I have really lost hope for the whole weight loss thing, not gonna lie...but you are inspiring me!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this line...
ReplyDeleteI will probably lose my way a few times, but that's okay. I'm not going to curl up and cry about it. I'm going to keep walking.
Thats what you have to do. Keep walking. Like Dory said in Finding Nemo, just keep swimming, swimming...