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Doctor Appointment and Weight Loss/Exercise Update

Well, I've been trying to be diligent. I've tried to work out more than my doctor requested. I've also been trying to curb how much I eat, since portion control is my biggest struggle. (I'll get there step by step by step.)



My doctor entered the room very pleased with my results. In just under one month I have lost 3.8 pounds. It's a drop in the bucket compared to what I need to lose, but hey! we've all got to start somewhere, right? I am happy with what I have done in this last month and will continue to work toward my goal by the grace of God...and with the encouragement of my family and friends. And every kind word and smile is so appreciated!



I want to share with you some things I have learned in the last month:


  1. When you think you will die - you won't! It is amazing how many times I have surpassed what I thought I could do. Seriously. Me...on an exercise bike...for thirty minutes? Who'da thunk? :)

  2. Sweat is okay! The more you sweat, the more calories you are burning. And I can assure you, I have burned many calories as of late! :) Just remember to drink your water...ugh. (That's the part I don't like.)

  3. I eat plenty in my first helping to sustain me...I don't need to get full. Just content...and the slower I eat and the better I chew my food, the smaller the amount of food that it takes to get to that point.

  4. I already make pretty good choices...whole wheat bread, not white. Cut back on the sweets (this isn't my big problem, I have to admit). Try to use lean meats and organic and unprocessed as much as possible. No soda!

  5. Thirty minutes of exercise takes more like an hour. Yep! You heard me! :) I have to put on my exercise clothes, get my water, move out my bike (it lives against the wall in my little living room...I think I'm gonna name her :) , exercise while I listen to K-Love, cool down for a few minutes (just in case my legs are like gelatin) and then I must...read MUST!!...shower. But...I've learned that it's worth it. I'm worth it!

  6. When I exercise, even if I don't have any more energy than the day I started, I do see benefits. I can run up stairs with no pain. I can stand up from a seated position without my knees hurting. And - just recently - I can jog! I did it on my Wii...I thought I was going to die. But did you read #1? I didn't! And...I am wearing clothes that haven't fit in a while. Ahhhh...that just feels great!

I know that there are some of you out there who read my blog and are either beginning to exercise again or want to do something about your weight.


Read these words carefully:


You


Can


Do


It!



If I can do it, you can.



The verse I pray when I am at my wits end (rather, at the end of myself) is Philippians 4:13:


"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."


I promise you the same thing...don't wait until you weigh 320 pounds and don't know how you let yourself go so far off track...start now by making small steps toward your goal. 15 minutes of daily exercise. Or every other day, even. Smaller portions. More water. You can do it...because I can do it.


And now...a full-length photo of me. I had "outgrown" these pants and I am now back into them - quite comfortably! I plan to post more as I reach more goals. (My little photographer did a great job, huh? I disturbed his movie-time, though. Star Wars had to be paused...what a BOY! :)



Be blessed, friends...and thank you for blessing me!

(P.S. Apparently this is the only shirt I can wear for photos. I do have a few more, but I always seem to wear this one when Kiddo snaps my pic. Hmm... :)

Comments

valerie said…
I'm really proud of you Misty!
I have been walking on the treadmill for the past two weeks and I pray for you and a couple of others I know are trying to lose weight besides us.
I didn't weigh the first week because I get a little discouraged. I've remained about the same even though I was sick all day yesterday and didn't eat much at all.
I feel better though since I've been exercising.
Keep me in your prayers as I try right along with you.
I'm feeling much better this afternoon.
Thanks for your prayers.
Love,
Valerie
October 12, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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