The Journey is Real

Journal entry for 5/15/24

I am almost one year into my battle with "the Fluff" and am 51lbs. lighter! The journey is real and the struggles have been many, but I have a lot to be thankful for:

1. My diagnoses of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), Hypothyroidism, and Meniere's Disease. If it wasn't for the struggles in my life, I would have never grown and decided to get healthy. I do believe my biggest life lessons come from the hard times and am stronger for it!

2. Finding Noom (https://www.noom.com)! I joined in June of 2023 and their

psychological approach to weight loss is an incredible blessing to me. They

continue to teach me how to eat healthy and make it a lifestyle change. I am not

dieting, I am changing habits and that is a great thing.

3. Coach Tyler!! We started out at Noom together, but she has recently started a

new coaching site with a friend and I followed her there

(https://fitfierceandfemale.com/). She helps me navigate the ups and downs of

weight loss and is able to work with my health issues. She is a great

cheerleader and friend.

4. Exercise. I used to hate doing it, but I love the activities that I am doing and that

has made all the difference in the world. I have joined a wonderful gym

(http://www.awakeandrejuvenate.com) and am taking the best classes with my

friend, Jennifer, leading. They are Zumba, cardio drumming and resistance training

Walking with my husband on the weekends (sometimes we hike) also. We walk around our neighborhood and have some of our best communications during those times. Being out in nature is good for the soul!

5. My husband, Mr. Grumble!! He makes sure we eat healthy foods and helps me to

remember my goals. He is my accountability partner and if he was not on board with this, it would not happen. He is doing an amazing job of keeping me on track and encouraging me even through those tough plateaus. I am beyond grateful for him!!

6. My family and friends have been a great support to me and have encouraged

me throughout!! I appreciate each and every one of them!!

7. The most important influence in my life is my faith in God. I draw strength from

Him and His Word gives me the willpower to make it through this health

adventure.

This whole team helped get me here and I know they will get me where I need to go. I am blessed, beyond measure, because of each person who is an integral part of this journey.

I am feeling better every day and writing this thank you note in my journal helps me to remember that this is a continuing saga. There will be ups and downs along the way, but I am not alone.

Isaiah 40:31- "But they who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not be faint."