I have been on this health journey since June 2023. It has been a difficult, but blessed time. I have seen many changes on this adventure to healthy living and as we pass through Thanksgiving and into the Christmas season, an assessment of this time is necessary. This will help me stay focused on my goals and should serve as an encouragement.
At 205 lbs
When starting this health journey, I was at my highest weight (205 lbs). I am 5'3". I was coming off of a hormone treatment that caused me to gain twenty pounds, made me sick with vertigo, equilibrium issues, and extreme fatigue... As I have talked about before, I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and the treatment they gave me was supposed to make things better, but the symptoms got worse. I am not going to go into those gory details... This is not the first time I have had negative reactions to hormones and realized I would have to take this matter into my own hands with a natural approach to healthy living.
My solution was to join Noom and learn how to eat nutritious foods, get a health coach, exercise, and work through an emotional rollercoaster of depression that had me spiraling. As I made these changes, my health got better and the weight slowly decreased. It was not an easy task for me to make those changes, but if it wasn't for my medical issues, I would not have made them. Sometimes our hardest struggles are what we need to go through to make those necessary decisions to better our lives. I am grateful for that.
At 145 lbs
I am 60 pounds down (145 lbs) and comfortable in my own skin. The last time I was this size was in 1998 before I got pregnant with my youngest Grumble, Phoebe! I feel great and have adjusted to my new lifestyle. I am not at my weight goals yet, but I am doing some strength training to work on my core. I am not worried about the scale too much, because muscle weighs more than fat. I only check the scale once a week to make sure I am not gaining too much weight. My PCOS is mostly under control, as well as my Hypothyroidism (yes, I have that as well...). I have taken myself off of my cholesterol medication, because I no longer eat unhealthy foods (except for splurge meals and snacks). I actually like eating fruits and vegetables now and don't crave fast food and sweets the way I used to. These foods are a good habit that I'm glad to have incorporated into my routine.
This is not a journey to be taken lightly. It is hard work and I have struggled on many occasions, but I brushed myself off, kept going, and will continue to do so. It is a fight worth fighting, because at the end of the day, you want to be there for your family and friends. You can't do that if you are not here. That is motivation enough for me. Slow and steady wins the race!
Isaiah 40:31- "but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not be faint."
At 145 and thriving!
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