The changes I have made

In December 2010 I decided that I needed to make a change. I was weighing the heaviest I had ever weighed and to be honest, I just didn't feel good. I felt weighed down and had a lack of energy. I knew that I wasn't living a healthy lifestyle and I wanted to get my weight under control. Rewind to October 2010 where I began running. I wanted to run a 5k so I set out to start the training. I fell in love with running, but was failing in the losing weight department because I had not changed my eating habits. So in January 2011 I joined Weight Watchers. I set out to lose a total of 24.8 lbs. I have lost a total of 13lbs! I cannot believe what I difference that 13lbs has made in the way that I feel and the way that I look. I have done well with maintaining as well. I have also completed a 5k and have continued running! I am planning to run my second 5k on July 4th! Running has played a huge role in reshaping my figure and strengthening my muscles. It has also provided me with more energy! I am currently dabbling with the idea of training for a half marathon. Who knows! I have struggled with losing the remaining 11.8lbs, but am planning to push extra hard over the next few weeks and as we make our move to Kentucky. I know that I can do it and I really want to!

Running along with Weight Watchers has changed my life and I am thankful for the path they have taken me on. As I continue to push myself towards my goals and strive to live a healthy lifestyle God has been teaching me that my self worth is not found in my looks or skills, it is found in Him and as He continues to show me that He also continues to draw me closer to Himself! Teaching me about who He is and that my life and reason for living is found in Him and it is to bring glory and honor to Him in everything I say and do. I hope that if you have been wanting to change this aspect of your life that you will go for it! You can do it! Our bodies are a temple of the Lord and I believe that when we constantly fill it with junk we are not honoring Christ.

Here are a few before and after pictures of where I am currently at.

Before: October 2010

After: Mother's day/May 2011



Before: Christmas Eve 2010(my heaviest weight)

After: June 5th 2011(down 10.8lbs!)

Did I mention that Ethan has also lost a good bit of weight? I am so proud of him and he looks so great!