Monday, March 10, 2014

Slow Day...

I simply did not get it done today.  I have gotten a little less than 8000 steps in today.  It has been a rather crazy day.  I did manage to lose another couple of lbs.  I now weigh 282.

I visited a hand specialist to check on my "trigger finger" problem on my left hand.  I ended up getting a steroid shot.  I pray that this will work.  My hand is bruised from the shot and it hurts.  Not something I would recommend, but the alternative is out-patient surgery to remove the tendon.  I really do not want to deal with that.

I signed up for a Writer's course.  I thought this would be a good start with helping me look at a more creative side - a good outlet for me.

Looking forward to meeting with my personal trainer tomorrow.  I like feeling as though I am actually making a change in my life.  My objective is to become more active to the point that I really do not realize how active I really am.  Not the sort of active where I am constantly worn out, but the one where I am out there doing something and really enjoying it.

While I was seeing the hand specialist, the doctor suggested weight loss surgery.  I stated that it was a last resort.  I was already working on losing weight by eating healthy, re-learning portion control, and making sure I add exercise of some sort into my daily routine.  When I told her I had already lost 30 lbs since the beginning of January, I always feel I have to justify myself.  The point is - I am doing it - REALLY!  I have the proof with the FitBit application.  Everything that goes in my mouth is registered there.  My activity is registered on the application  as well.  I am working hard to hold myself accountable because I know I can do this.  I can do it without drugs and surgery.  I do not want to take the fast and quick route because it only leads to something bad.

This process forces me to relearn what I need to know to keep burning calories.  Also, it will help me keep from gaining weight.  I did phen-phen and it was just a tool.  I started gaining weight back when I quit exercising.  That is why it is so important for me to keep this up.  I need to know what is at the end of this journey.  What will life present to me?

God's Message to Me:

Today, we believe God wants you to know that ...

your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.

Even as the shell of the seed must break, that its heart may grow into a tree, so must you know pain.

Not sure what to make of this...

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