"Divine Intervention" aka The Kindness of Others :)

Hello! My name is Cristin and I'm fairly new to MFP (2.5 weeks in). I've always had issues with my weight, lost it once 5 years ago but it's back with interest. I am pre-diabetic (have family members who are diabetic) and have reached a point where if I don't get healthy it will change my life and my husband's. I've been trying to find a solid push off point and doing little things here and there with no real affect.... Then came what I like to call my "divine intervention" I'm not sure who or what decided they'd give me the help I need but they did!

I have been getting to know a good friend at work over the last few months and she was listening to me about my health concerns and that I'm really afraid of what could happen, not just that I have to buy the next size up. So she surprised me and gave me two sessions with her amazing trainer who is also a nutritionist. After meeting with her the first time I was inspired that I could really do this! When I got back to work from meeting her on my lunch I spoke with another of my friends that I was fired up but worried about how much some of the "healthy" foods cost and what my husband and I could/couldn't afford. By the end of the day I found two bags of groceries on my desk with Almond Milk, chicken sausage, fresh fruits and vegetables, flax seed, etc. I told my parents about my day (they are retired down in Florida) and that I wanted to make this change happen! When I got home I had two e-mails from them...one for a subscription to "Eating Clean" and a year membership to Planet Fitness so that I can take a friend with me to any location, work and home. My closest girlfriend has been pushing me to do 5k's with her and I have my second one coming up in two weeks. My husband? Well he's just awesome beyond words (and already athletic) so he's been my pillar for almost 5 years.

Am I lucky? You bet your shrinking butt I am! Am I thankful? BEYOND WORDS. It amazes me to have this support system when I need it most. I am presently .8 lbs from my 10 lb mark in 2.5 weeks! I've never been able to do that and do it the healthy way. I WANT TO PAY IT FORWARD! I would love to have more friends and to keep you and myself motivated. Having just one person tell you "good job" or "nice burn" means the WORLD

I wish you all the best of luck in your journey and would love to help if I can!!
~Cristin