Slow and Steady Wins the Race!

It is so important to remember that lifestyle changes do not show results overnight. Just because I eat less calories and go to the gym does not mean that I am going to lose 5 pounds a week. Nor is that really healthy when trying to lose weight in this manner.

I am happy to announce that I have lost 1 pound this week! 🤗 This is just further motivation to keep doing what I am doing! It shows me that it is possible to overcome this struggle and with God's help and provision I am overcoming! In the grand scheme of things, 1 pound is not a lot compared to all I have to lose...But I know that if I continue what I'm doing, I will reach my goal to not only a fitter me but a healthier me!

While I may not be seeing results physically in weight, I am definitely seeing results physically in my mental state. I feel so much happier and my stress level has definitely decreased as well as my anxiety. 

So one piece of encouragement I can offer anyone trying to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle, don't be discouraged if you don't see results right away. You didn't gain the weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight. But if you keep up with your plan and stick with it, you will see results! Just keep motivated and stick with it. Some weeks will be better than others. Some weeks you may lose weight and others you might gain. It is all a part of the process. 

These lyrics come to mind from Mandisa's "Overcomer" (video link down below). 

"You're an overcomer. 

Stay in the fight 'til the final round. 

You're not going under. 

'Cause God is holding you right now.

You might be down for a moment, 

feeling like it's hopeless. 

That's when He reminds you, 

that you're an overcomer!"