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This is my old face coming out of the fog of fat. I do like having my face back.
I have kept my 'phase two' of MVBL more private this time. Essentially, I am an extremely private person. I love to write. I love to see what people are thinking and feeling about life especially about their faith in writing. I enjoy that more than actual conversations with people. Thus, if you put me on an island by myself I would be in h.e.a.v.e.n and completely content with my own company. I like my life, my personal space and my privacy, way too much.
Yet, there were a few friends who just frankly helped change my life by being candid and real and factual on their blogs that included what they did to lose weight. I really needed a blog post or two to help me progress.
Hence, this I share tonight.
Its Halloween even, crappy timing, I admit. Here is my notion:
It is just fat.
A thing, a substance that is 'impermanent' in is definition. Its not everything or even anything. If I was 'fat in the absence of gospel application', THAT would be an emergency to address. If I was 'fat in the overindulgence of 'cynicism', or 'cruelty'? Would I focus on it the with the same vigor?
Fat in no way defines who I really am. It is a physical manifestation of some aspect of life wherein I have been dysfunctional and absent and neglectful. But, it is just f.a.t. after all.
I knew this before I lost 50 pounds and I know it now.
Yep, you read that right. 50 pounds. Here are some things I have learned that I did not know before and hope to hold close forever more:
*Pain is just pain
*If I do cardio for 20 minutes, my bod will relent, release and I can go harder and longer
*If I start to crave, crave, crave its because my system is not clean and is calling for rubbish, I have to then feed it veggies and proteins until it gives up
*If I get dressed to work out first thing in the morning, I am more likely to get to work and get it done.
*There are a few places I can eat out that work, and when I need a night off and a break from the norm I don't have to be left out. I just have to work with the menu and skip the appetizer and dessert find lean protien and veggies and waaaa laaa, I'm on a date with Marc undenied.
*I will always buy proper running shoes, they changed my ability to endure longer stretches of miles by about double
*Preparing food early helps, I grill chicken on Sunday and boil eggs for the whole week
*Expressing frustrations to a trusted confidant will take it out of my head and make it lose its power over my resolve
*Running outside in the cool air = a peaceful and content mom for my kids
*Laying aside self awareness temporarily for the product of physical improvement
*Acknowledging my Savior's literal 'lift' and my guardian angel's push
*Protecting the delicate state of grace I am in, and being wise with my resources
These are just a few of the many. I needed to read what other people did.
It helped me see what I could do.
I hope this helps someone. Or 50 someones.
:)
I love love love your post! Congrats on all your hard work and determination! I too have been having some physical problems with me knees and they are keeping me away from what I love! Thanks for the reminder, I am sucking it up and going to the gym today! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Debbie! 50 pounds is very inspiring, especially while taking care of a family too.
ReplyDeleteYay! People are commenting again. It was a bit of a drought on here for a while :) I so appreciate the positive feedback! What a ray of sunshine :)Thanks Arianne and Kari! Made my day :)
ReplyDeleteSo awesome Debi! Several of these are on my list too, and it does help to read them. Thank you for sharing and giving me something to run with.
ReplyDeletethank you for the helps.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Debi! And, thanks for sharing a few things that have helped you lose weight. It's not easy being part of the Reeves family of sticks when one is overweight...I'm in the overweight boat. This has motivated and encouraged me in a great way. Thanks!!
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