Tonight I was chatting with someone who had surgery about 2 weeks after mine. This person has lost more weight than I have and I almost let those, "Gosh darn it! Why can't I lose weight fast?!" emotions creep in. When I was asked how I was doing, I shared my sleepiness and hair loss concerns and made mention that I'm losing weight slowly, but am happy that I'm losing. I noted that I'm averaging about 3.5 lbs per week and really had thought it'd be more significant than that. And then came the words that put it all into perspective for me. "Keep up the good work. 3.5 lbs per week is over 180 lbs per year!" Wow! I needed to hear that!
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"I praise you [God] because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." ~Psalm 139:14
3.5 lbs/week is amazing, friend! I'd give my right arm to lose that. (Hmmm, maybe there's the plan...) You look awesome and you're taking back your health. Look at how different your life is now vs pre-surgery!
ReplyDeleteMy life is SO much better now. I feel better, I feel in control and I feel incredibly blessed! :)
DeleteI'm amazed every time I see you - how AWESOME you look!! You have always been beautiful, but it's so great to see you looking healthy, and happy!! And you've had to make some tough calls on keeping your diet in check when I was around - GOOD FOR YOU!! I love you and will continue to be praying for you!! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Marina! Thanks for sharing your gyro with me too! I love you and am so going to miss your smile and hugs!!! <3
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