I lost 3 pounds!! I am now at 141... so close to the 130's. Feels SOOO good!! I remember thinking I'd be happy to just lose 50 pounds or even 100 but to think I've lost 139 just floors me! I've almost lost 1/2 of myself! It's so great to know and feel that I can set my ultimate goal and reach it! I am 6 pounds away from my original goal.
Now, for the frustrating part. Brent has really been on plan this week, stayed away from soda, worked out at the gym, and even downed 144 ounces a water a day and still he
showed a 2 pound gain! I am really stumped. I know he is discouraged. My thought is that it must be his STRESS that is sabotaging his weight loss. There's no reason his weight shouldn't be falling off him. When we first started, his stress wasn't as bad as it is right now. It's like his body reacts to stress without him even thinking stressful thoughts. Somehow, he is internalizing it maybe. We are still praying and searching for an answer to this... daily!
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| Wearing my "big" jacket which just a few months ago barely fit! |
The countdown is on until he's gone and today we've been going through our boxes and storage again and downsizing. Brent has our front room all set up for labeling and organizing. It is more laborious than I thought. I hope I don't regret throwing away some of the stuff I am but it's all part of the process. Boy, have we downsized a ton in the last 2-3 years. It's all good, though. It's about prioritizing and realizing what is most important. I've enjoyed reading so many other blogs on healthy journeys and I actually enjoyed the opportunity to pray for my fellow travelers. So many of you are going through hard times and really difficult situations. My heart truly goes out to each of you. We've got to hang on and know that we are watched over and loved. Life is good and we CAN do this!! Much love XOXO ~ Margene
