Almost 2 years ago, I started on a small journey. It was a weight loss journey. I did well for about the first year. However, I started having some medical problems and I stopped working out, stopped watching what I eat and I let stress take over. I gained about 30lbs of the weight I had lost, back. I must say, I was very disappointed in myself. I told myself over and over that I couldn’t work out. It hurt too much. I made up any excuse I possible could to make myself feel better about eating unhealthy and not exercising.

Well, after going to the doctor several times, going to physical therapy for a few months and the going back to the doctor, I have been told that I have arthritis and fibromyalgia. They are now sending me to a rheumatologist. My doctor told me though, the best thing for fibromyalgia is to be active. So, now I am back on my journey. A journey I do not plan on giving up this time.

I have too much to live for! I have my wonderful hubby and my great kids! God has been so good to me, why can’t I return it and be good to my body that God gave me!!

Here is how I am doing this. I have joined www.sparkpeople.com and I am counting my calories and writing everything down I put in my mouth. I have a certain amount of calories I can have a day. It also has a section where I can keep track of my weight, measurements and my exercise.

I have been doing this a week and in my first week, I lost 5.5lbs. While I know most of that is fluids, I am extremely happy with my progress. I feel like I am doing pretty good with my calorie counting. The area I need to work on is exercising.

I am also part of a group of homeschool moms who are wanting to make a healthier change in their life also. We have a group list to where we post daily on how we are doing. We weigh in on Monday’s and report to everyone. If we have a bad day, we let everyone know and they will pray for us. It is such a wonderful group to be part of!

I also have a “buddy” closer to where I live. We e-mail each other daily checking on the other to see how we are doing. We are also “friends” on sparkpeople.com. Just another way to keep myself accountable!

I am going to succeed this time around. I have now doubt about it. “I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthen me!!”

While, I am embarrassed to post a picture of me with the way I look on here now, hopefully at the end of my journey (which is my goal weight), I will post a picture of before and after.

So, with all that said, I am asking for prayers. Thanks.