I am on the second part of phase one of the Atkins diet. So far so good. I believe I have lost anywhere from 5 to 7 pounds, but I'm not sure since I did not weigh myself for the first couple of days. It's been somewhat of a rocky road for me being on this diet since I love carbs, especially in the form of baked breads and desserts. I also get a little discouraged in the beginning because I want to see results right away even though I know it takes time.
I started this diet for several reasons, first I saw myself getting bigger, especially around my stomach area and it freaked me out. Of course, my wife would tell me and I didn't look like I had gained weight, but I could not only see it, but I could feel it. Second, I want to get out of the 200's. I especially want to get below or near 220 as my short term goal. I left the 220's area a long time ago and I can't seem to get back there. Yeah, 220 does not seem like a number you'd strive for, for when you reach a weight of 240 and above, it's scary to know that you're not that far off from being 250. 250!!!!!! YIKES!!!!! That to me is scary and so 220 seems better to me than 250.
So my ultimate goal is to reach 170, but for right now, my short term goal is to reach 220. So please pray and encourage me. Cause I need it.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
It's a New Year - It's a New ME!
Ok, 2010 is behind me - and all that I wanted to accomplish in terms of my weight is behind me as well (literally). I was doing good. Working out, eating right, and feeling better. But like always, I slip back into my old ways of complacency and went right back to eating like a pig. I am 240 pounds and I do not like how I look. Therefore, with that being said, it's a new year and with this new year, I have a new attitude. I am laying down the gauntlet and have set my goal of loosing weight and getting healthier for the year 2011!
This year, my family and I will be taking our first family vacation together. Our destination - Disney World in Orlando Florida! I am so excited and can't wait 11 months, but I'm going to have to wait. Along with taking our trip, I set a goal that I want to be at least 50 pounds lighter by the time our vacation comes around. That's a reasonable goal and I know I can do it. I have to take it one day at a time and with Lord's help - I shall do it.
Along with losing 50 pounds by November, I also am graduating in May and I would like to be at least 20 to 25 pounds lighter.
So with my goals laid out - here's to a new year and a new me!
To God be all the glory.
This year, my family and I will be taking our first family vacation together. Our destination - Disney World in Orlando Florida! I am so excited and can't wait 11 months, but I'm going to have to wait. Along with taking our trip, I set a goal that I want to be at least 50 pounds lighter by the time our vacation comes around. That's a reasonable goal and I know I can do it. I have to take it one day at a time and with Lord's help - I shall do it.
Along with losing 50 pounds by November, I also am graduating in May and I would like to be at least 20 to 25 pounds lighter.
So with my goals laid out - here's to a new year and a new me!
To God be all the glory.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Back to the Beginning
In the year 2000, I rededicated my life to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I remember that year like it was yesterday. I was so in awe of God and on fire for Him that I wanted nothing more than to know Him on such an intimate level. I searched God like my life depended on it. I was drawn to every Bible study I could find. I was in church every waking moment (so it seemed). I read my Bible everyday - morning, noon, and night. I prayed at any given moment. I wanted to breathe, eat, and live God.
My life changed and I became I completely different person. My quiet times were so intense and personal. I was in love with God! One day in Sunday School, we were in discussion and I gave my opinion on something or said something and our teacher said to me, in front of everyone that he really enjoyed having me in class. He said that I brought in a fresh breath of air because of the fire that I was on. He said, "Don't be like the rest of us, who have lost that fire." That was the scariest thing I had heard. I rushed home and got on my knees and I prayed to my Father that He would not allow that to happen to me.
10 years later and I am right where I was afraid to be. I lost my way. I took my eyes of the prize. And what I have realized is this - God did not let this happen to me - I allowed it to happen. It was my responsibility. It was my relationship to do with what I wanted. God has never left me. For the past few years, I have recognized this and my deepest desire to be back where I once was. But my biggest hurdle is me.
As I recognize this, I pray that this year will the be the start of my me going back. Going back from once I came. My prayer for 2011 is just that. That I do what I need to do to get back to my first love. Please pray for me on this journey.
My life changed and I became I completely different person. My quiet times were so intense and personal. I was in love with God! One day in Sunday School, we were in discussion and I gave my opinion on something or said something and our teacher said to me, in front of everyone that he really enjoyed having me in class. He said that I brought in a fresh breath of air because of the fire that I was on. He said, "Don't be like the rest of us, who have lost that fire." That was the scariest thing I had heard. I rushed home and got on my knees and I prayed to my Father that He would not allow that to happen to me.
10 years later and I am right where I was afraid to be. I lost my way. I took my eyes of the prize. And what I have realized is this - God did not let this happen to me - I allowed it to happen. It was my responsibility. It was my relationship to do with what I wanted. God has never left me. For the past few years, I have recognized this and my deepest desire to be back where I once was. But my biggest hurdle is me.
As I recognize this, I pray that this year will the be the start of my me going back. Going back from once I came. My prayer for 2011 is just that. That I do what I need to do to get back to my first love. Please pray for me on this journey.
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