You look different, have you lost weight?

Well, to be honest with you, I've never heard that in my life until the last couple of months. In February I had my 6 month doctor's visit when I slink into the office and he yells at me and asks me why I refuse to take care of myself. There is also talk of diabetes, heart disease, and all that good stuff.

Well this visit didn't go a whole lot different than I imagined, except for afterwards. For some reason, his words really hit me, and I decided to really take some steps and change my life. I walked into that office weighing about 265 pounds (including winter boots and a coat, so...well, you know).

I began to make some changes. No more fast food, more veggies, lots and lots of water, exercise 4 times a week, and one day off a week, as long as I don't over do it. I went back to the office in June having lost 55 pounds and no more talk of diabetes. What a difference 4 months made.

In the middle of this time, God spoke to me about who he created me to be and what obedience to him actually looks like. I'm so thankful to him for leading me into a healthier lifestyle, and just continue to look to him as the Lord over ALL of my life.

If anyone happens to read this and has any questions, please feel free to ask. I'd love to talk to you about what God wants to do in your life and what he continues to do in mine.