more physical changes

Before I started on my journey there we're many things I was able to do.  I'm proud to say that I am now able to suck in my stomach!!  I was never able to that before.  I know is seems small and trivial but through weight loss and exercise I have regained control of my stomach muscles  - the last time I had control of those was before I got pregnant in 4/07.   I can't believe the changes that have come through me since this started. 


I have started to feel good about myself inside and out.  previous to this I would pull my hair up in a scruncii and that would be okay with me.  I through my makeup away many years ago.  I have since purchased some makeup and had my hair cut so that I can put time into myself because I am important.  I'm beautiful inside why not enhance my outer beauty. 

I have this scripture running through my head all the time:

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (Niv)

¹⁹ Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; ²⁰ you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. 

This scripture continues to push me and help me respect the body that for so long I have abused. 

I feel that God has done so much for me and been there for me when I needed him.  I feel that this weight loss and journey to health isn't just for me.  I feel I am loosing the weight because I have him by my side and I'm doing this in his time.    I also feel this journey will be able to reach others and bless them as they learn how to be healthy. 

I couldn't have imagined the amount of change in me pphysically, mentally, or emotionally.  I am surprised about the amount of knowledge I have gained and will continue to gain.  I'm learning to cook and cook healthy.  In the beginning the emotional change was hard.  Feeling worthy of this journey was difficult.  I now know that I am worthy and deserving of this.  I hope I never have downs like that again but I will try to be ready for it in case it does happen again.   I love the changes and growth that are happening to me and I will welcome them with open arms.