What Difference Does 89 Pounds Make??

What Difference Does 89 Pounds Make??

(I admit... I cried while writing this - words alone can't express what it's like "coming out of prison"!)

1. I can go on amusement park rides with my kids!
2. I can handle long walks and climbing hills without panicking
3. I can sleep on my back or tummy!
4. I can bend down and tie my shoes!
5. I have a lap!!
6. I can cross my legs when sitting!
7. I can ride my bike!
8. I can roller skate!
9. I can climb a big ginormous sand cape!
10. I can fit in any car’s seat belt
11. I can hug my man closer - and my kids too!
12. I can feel like I’m NOT the fattest person everywhere I go
13. I can feel more in control of my body and health.
14. I can live longer and not die at age 56 like my mother and her mother!
15. I can feel more self-worth!
16. I can let go of the fear that my kids are embarrassed by me (at least due to my weight, tee hee)
17. I can stop being self-conscious and focus more on the needs of those around me.
18. I can offer support and encouragement to others.
19. I can let go of the limits to my goals and dreams!
20. I can feel good about the way I look - I can even feel beautiful!
21. I can see the good in others now that I see it more in myself! (this is huge!)
22. I can “run and not be weary” and “walk and not faint”

What else do I want to do as I continue my journey?

1. I want to have Optimal Health for the rest of my long life!
2. I want to be a good example to my kids of being fit and healthy
3. I want to BE THERE for my kids through all their joys and sorrows of life
4. I want to be able to run - I want to be a runner and do a 5k, then a 10K and more.
5. I want to have the strength, endurance and skill to go for long bike rides - weekly!
6. I want to LOVE exercising and moving and make it part of my daily life
7. I want to jump from a plane with my man
8. I want to travel and explore beautiful and new places
9. I want to go hiking, backpacking, and camping often with my family
10. I want to learn ballroom dancing w/ my man
11. I want to learn hip hop dancing w/ my man
12. I want to continue to learn about good nutrition and try new healthy foods & veggies
13. I want to be open to try all kinds of new things that I’ve never done before!
14. I want to face all my fears (although maybe not all at once)
15. I want to get used to doing something out of my comfort zone each day - until it becomes the norm.
16. I want to make optimism, cheerfulness, and enthusiasm be my norm.
17. I want to embrace life instead of fearing it
18. I want to motivate, inspire and uplift others
19. I want to help others feel this good.
20. I want to become the woman that God wants me to be