Isn't it funny how the naysayers come running as soon as you try something new? I have heard a few things today...."That sounds horrible", "Why would you want to put yourself through that?", and "I don't believe in all of that stuff". Everyone tells you how you should lose the weight, how what you are doing is not right for you, or good for you, or not fun. Thanks for the encouragement from those who gave it. To those who had something negative to say.....well, I still love you, I am just choosing to ignore the negativity from this point forward. I was feeling a little defeated this afternoon and I haven't even begun!!!! That is gone.
People look at my life and think that it should be easy for me to control my eating habits. After all, I have three degrees, an amazing career, a wonderful marriage, a furry family.....So I have it altogether, why can't I do this one simple thing? I can see it on so many faces...."What's wrong with her? Why can't she just control it? She's so tough in other areas of her life." I don't have it altogether. Outside appearances can be extremely deceiving. I put on a good face when I need to. Haven't you, at one time or another?
There are two things that I know I must practice in order to be healthy and successful:
1. Self control
2. Inner peace
The latter is not as hard as the first. It's strange. I can practice self control all day long, but when it comes to food, not so much! Some are astonished by this. They see food as fuel and that's it. I enjoy food. I might not enjoy cooking it, but I certainly enjoy eating it. It feels good to admit these things in a public forum. Not that it isn't obvious by looking at me! ;)
The latter has to come completely from our Lord. He is my peace and my strength. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I can do all things.....And finding peace within myself is just what I must do, through Him.
So I say to the naysayers, beware!!! I will prove you wrong......
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23
P.S.--I apologize now for all of the grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and terrible use of adverbs. ;)
From personal experience, PCOS is a tough challenge to overcome, BUT, it is possible and manageable. To that I add a thyroid condition and the inability to lose weight for months no matter what I did. Then I went to see an Endocrinologist who was tough on me (in a loving sort if way) and no I am on the right path and striving towards that inner peace you spoke of. So as one woman who completely understands your desire for self control and inner peace, I say "GO FOR IT!" Will it always be easy? No, it will not, BUT with God, anything is possible and you can do this! I also got some naysayers when I started the Nutribullet, but after losing 25 pounds, I can tell you that I have never felt better! The same thing will happen to you! I'm proud of you and I know you can do this!!!!! For every naysayer, I will be your encourager! You can do it!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dory! I appreciate your love and support! So proud of you!
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