A Nice Surprise

alexjh1990

I didn't know what to expect when I stepped on the scale this morning. I expected to see some weight loss, but I just felt that it'd be less than the 2lbs I'd hope for. I had made it up in my mind that I would be more than happy with a 1-1.5lbs loss, even though I'd worked for more. I don't know how I did it to be quiet honest, but I reached my first goal weight that I had initially set at the beginning of this journey. I didn't expect to reach it yet. I knew achievement of it was in my near future, but I had no idea it'd be now- today!

It's like the day was set up perfectly for the accomplishment of this goal- this gift.

I think back to this time last year. I was sitting around all day doing absolutely nothing- mindlessly snacking on junk. I was staying up all night talking online and still mindlessly snacking on junk. I was hardly sleeping or I was sleeping way too much. I was grouchy, moody, and not at all happy with myself. I had zero self-confidence- I hated myself with a passion.

Now, to look back and see the amount of change that has taken place in a little bit less than a years time, it makes my heart swell up with gratitude. I am in awe.

87+ lbs lighter, running, circuit training, playing sports, eating healthy, sleeping well, feeling better about myself (still moody as ever, but I blame the Bipolar Disorder LOL- I have to laugh at myself sometimes)- and I no longer hate myself. I feel wonderful.

I've got 10lbs left to go- I decided that an ~10lbs more to lose will be a good weight for me to start maintaining and building muscle on.

I know the last 10lbs are the hardest, but I know that with the determination, patience, drive, discipline, and all the blessings God pours out on me and the strength He provides, I can do this.
I am so thankful for the gift of my health- so thankful to be able to do the things I love- to push myself- to challenge myself- to be able to live healthy and take care of the life I'm given.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above.." James 1:17
The entire sermon this morning was on gratitude- and it couldn't have been a more perfect setup for my day of reaching this goal weight- of receiving this amazing gift.

I'm so stoked to be here at the place I find myself, at this weight I set for myself. I did it- I got here in less than a year- and I can't waitt to live the rest of my life healthy.

abbychick

Wow.....great story!! Thanks for the motivation boost. Your positive attitude has really helped with your weight loss. Congratulations on everything you have accomplished!! :flowerforyou:

almst50

Congratulations! That's such a wonderful story. I'm also a Christian, here by grace, learning to let Him teach me to live in a way that glorifies Him and cares for the body He gave me. - About 40 lbs to go. Keep it up!