A Star Wars figure, a mustard seed & day 1: 9-15-09

[Redheaded Vol]

Day 1

Why I'm here: I'm tired of feeling rotten. I'm carrying 100 pounds more than I should, and it is taking a toll on my body. I'm fairly certain I'm in the beginning stages of arthritis at just 36, and I do not want to be in pain all the time for the rest of my life. I have to get this weight off so that the stress on my body is relieved. I'm doing Atkins because I have PCOS, and I believe it will be the best for that condition and the most "doable" with my lifestyle. I did it for a month 10 years ago with good success (lost 18 pounds and got pregnant with my first child), and I've done a short time period here and there since then but I've never stuck with it for the long haul to get all the extra weight off. That's my goal now. To stick with it until I reach my goal- a NORMAL BMI.

Star Wars figure: I was walking through the toy isle at Walmart several months ago and stopped to glance at the Stars Wars figures for my son. There, staring me in the face through the plastic package, was me. It was a female character called Yarna D'Al' Gargan. She's an obese, big-bellied girl just like me- except that she has six breasts! I bought her thinking I would use her as motivation but then lost her. I found her recently and starting today I'm gonna carry her with me so that I don't lose focus. Who could be healthy looking like that? And if I don't have a pocket, I'm not sticking her in my purse where I won't remember her. I'm gonna carry her in my hand. Here's a link to a picture of her if you want to see her.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B001CEHEZC/ref=dp_otherviews_0?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&img=0

Mustard Seed: The other thing I'm going to carry with me is my mustard seed. In Matthew Chapter 17, a man brought his son to Jesus and his disciples asking that they cure him of terrible physical problems caused by a demon. The disciples were unable to help him, but Jesus expelled the demon and the child was cured of his physical problems within an hour.

verses 19-21 "Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

I have tried so many times on my own to lose the weight and failed. I have no faith left in myself, absolutely none. But, I do have faith in HIM. I KNOW, beyond any doubt, that if I will put my faith in Him specifically about this, lean on Him throughout this process, and trust that He will see me through it, I will make it. He will give me the strength to overcome the obstacles beginning with the induction flu I always get soooo strongly. One day at a time. So, beginning today I'm carrying my mustard seed charm as a reminder that if I have faith, he will heal me of this affliction.

How I feel today: At the end of Day 1, I feel pretty good so far. I ate exactly as I should today and drank more water than usual although not as much as I need to. I'm a little wired instead of dragging right now which is nice. I hope that continues and I don't get that horrible, horrible induction flu I've gotten the last few times I've tried this. In fact, that flu and it's severity is what has kept me from being able to do this lately. I just felt so bad I couldn't function at all. Maybe this time it won't be as severe. I pray that it won't.

I weighed this morning and measured. I'm a scale addict so I know I can't function without weighing every day, but I measured specifically so that during those times when the scale isn't moving, I can look at my measurements and feel ok. I'm going to measure once a week.

I wish everybody the very best of success!

Red

[Alexa]

Hi Redheaded Vol.

Welcome to the board! It sounds like you givne this a lot of thought and are approaching it with the long-term in mind which is really important. Loe the stars wars figure motivation

Best of luck and let us know how you go.

[Redheaded Vol]

Day 2:

I lost a pound, and I am thankful.

Today has been a little harder. I'm starting to crave carbs.

And, I'm pooped already today. I'm looking forward to getting to bed early tonight and hopefully feeling rested when I wake up.

How everybody is doing well!

Red

[JulieB]

Hi, remember the flu only lasts a few days Once it is over you'll feel great!

[Redheaded Vol]

Day 3:

Woohoo! I lost 2 more pounds for a total of three. I'm very encouraged and hope this will continue. I also feel fairly decent today other than some headache. I'm really hoping by tomorrow, day 4, I'll be over any flu symptoms.

I'm going to the grocery store tonight and I have to be strong. I'll be fine, I'm sure.

Good luck everybody!

Red

[momof2mms]

I love your motivation!

[barrnone]

just keep going...you can do it! Will be anxious to hear your accomplishments.

[SweetIrishRoses]

I am so happy for you!! GOOD LUCK!!!!! Its the most exciting and REWARDING thing you could do for yourself!! I was amazed at the amount of weight I had lost!! Its a feeling you can't describe, you hold your head higher and you know that before to long that 100 lbs will MELT away and no longer bring you down. I know how you feel about the arthritis. I have rheumitoid<<(spelling) and at 32 I am already feeling the effects of being heavy and having it. I don't want to end up in a wheelchair or crippled up. I want to go out and show the world..THIS IS ME!! And feel good about it. I want jaws to drop when I go out.. not because of the snickers of being heavy but of OH WOW she looks great!!! So honey!! GO FOR IT!!! Get er done!!!