My Weight Loss Journey (part 1)

Join me in a series of blogs from my Weight Loss Journey. I will be sharing my inner most thoughts as I trudge, battle, win and lose during this journey. I have been on it now for about 5 months and there has been many ups and downs, wins and setbacks and many revelations taken from my journal which I wish to share with you.

WHY WOULD I WANT TO SHARE SOMETHING SO PERSONAL? I know that I am not alone in this battle with weight, particularly as we age. Do I have all the answers? No. Am I an expert in the field? No. I'm just a person, like many of you, that has several medical problems and have gained weight over the years and am a point where it could be a life or death situation and it's time to do something about it.

THE DETERMINING FACTOR TO BEGIN THIS JOURNEY. After receiving an email from my doctor that my A1C was now at 6.5 and critical, I had to make the decision to lose weight. I know that I can’t do it on my own, as I have tried many times. It is time to make the commitment and ask God to guide me. I want to be around for my husband, kids and grandkids.

SO, HOW DO I BEGIN. IT'S EASY TO SAY "LOSE WEIGHT", BUT WHAT WILL WORK FOR ME? I must evaluate what my weaknesses are and the main one is “sugar”. I admit that I have an addiction and need to beat that addiction to be successful. But again, how? I know there are "programs", which many I have tried. There is "exercise", good, but it's not the end all. Then of course, there is a "diet". . .Yeh, that hasn't worked for me either. I really do like to eat. I also have to admit that food is a "crutch" for me emotionally. Now there is also a shot, pills and so many diet plans that will "insure" you lose weight, it's enough to make your head spin.

JOIN ME IN MY NEXT BLOG, TO SEE HOW AND WHAT DECISIONS I MADE.