Day 41

Another check up day for my weight loss.  I'm still headed in the right direction.  In fact, they said that I may get to reduce my blood pressure medicine again if my blood pressure is as low as it was today when I go back! 


It was nice to have a quick visit.  There wasn't much for them to say other than "keep up the good work".  The rate at which I am losing has decreased, so they reduced how many calories I can have in a day. 


I'm starting to see a difference in my clothes.  Some that use to fit are loose some that were tight fit.  I was told today that maintaining the weight loss is almost impossible without a good support system.  In my "Give God a Year" book, they pointed out that almost everyone who loses weight gains it back if they don't treat the emotional reasons that they are fat in the first place. 


I feel like God has brought/is bringing me to a healthier me emotionally.  I think that's been taking place over the past few years.  So, I feel good about the progress I'm making in both areas and look forward to seeing how things go in the future.  It's nice to look forward to it in a positive way not a negative way. 


I don't think I'm going to ignore myself or my needs as much as I have in the past.  I'm still not looking in the mirror all the time - but I am taking time to remind myself to look more frequently.  It's sad when you get to a point in your life where you don't want to see what's right in front of you.  I'm happy that God is helping me through this. 


Someone prayed for me this week that God would give me the confidence and strength I needed.  That person has never met me.  We didn't talk prior to or after their prayer.  But God spoke volumes to me through them. 


If you have an area in your life that you are struggling with.  Big or little, public (being fat) or private (something others can't see).  I hope you read this blog and get encouraged to give yourself to God, whatever that looks like for you and watch Him work!  It's amazing!!!