Facing the Facts

Its been a while since I have posted my progress. If you haven’t guessed it already its because I have been struggling more than I thought I would be. Not really with Slimplicity itself but with some of my personal issues.

Growing up (ever since I can remember) I was a compulsive eater. Eating all the time. Even as a little girl I remember sneaking around, eating food so that my parents couldn’t hear. Of course they knew that I had a problem and confronted me all the time and watched me. As an adult, I’m on my own. The choices I make are not controled by “parents” anymore who are watching you. I did good for several years, losing weight before marrying my husband. However in the past two years since having my daughter, things have gone really bad.

After starting slimplicity I thought the desire to lose weight and taking slimplicity would “cure” me. I stand here today telling you that it didn’t. I went to the doctors a couple of days ago and my blood was pressure was really high and my weight was too heavy. After having a discouraging and an awakening conversation with the doctor, I knew that I had some choices to make. I was also now at risk of some deadly potential diseases.

I called my Slimplicity sponser (whom I buy the product from) explaining the situation. Immediatly fellow friends and my sponser got involved. Helping and introducing me to people who could share stories of the same struggling they once had.

I’m on day two of this new attitude. Its been a struggle but I’m taking one hour at a time. Each hour I am faced with cravings, urges, and an appetite. Each of those are choices that I have to make. I have been  finding things to do other than giving in. Calling people, writing, checking email, or going up stairs to do laundry. Once the weather gets warmer I can take my girl and go for a walk.

At this time I am being honest with myself for the time in my life. Honest about my struggles and food addiction. This friday I am going to see some professional help concerning this issue just to get some outside help and input on how to conquer something I have struggled with for so long.

RELIV SLIMPLICITY

I’m so excited to say that my Reliv Slimplicity stuff arrived yesterday. Last night I got on the phone with my Consultant from Reliv and a member and fan of Reliv who motivated me by sharing their story.

This past week I didn’t do very good following a good workout plan or anything. Just made it about me and selfish and unhealthy eating habits. Somehow I did manage to lose a pound.

Paul has a four day weekend. Its been nice to have the extra day with him. Yesterday we went into Fairbanks and did light shopping. Paul needed a shirt for tonight. He is taking me out to dinner for Valentine’s Day. I’m so excited! We have a babysitter to watch Katy and everything! I went out last weekend and found a nice outfit and some matching jewelry. Fun stuff!

Saturday Weigh In

I lost another two pounds. In two weeks of working out makes 7 pounds!

A Great Day

Today was a great day for the Calhoun family. We got much accomplished. Paul got his exhaust on his Tahoe. Its suppose to save on gas. I guess he can already tell. Its extra loud now. Of course Paul said it sounded “sick”. I think that is a good thing.

For me it was “Last Chance Workout” day. I worked out in the morning and the again in the afternoon and then again in the evening. Tomorrow is weigh in so you have to make it count. I only do Last Chance Workout once a week. Also I’m excited I finally own an eliptical (sp?). Paul got one for free from someone as work who didn’t want it anymore. Other than a few damages done to the outside, it works great!

Katy has a fun filled day. Played lots and had a good nap. In evening we all went out to the PX (simply to get out of the house) and then over to Old Navy. She needed new jeans. Her other ones were short and tight. Also great news we found nice brand new tennis shoes for Katy at the PX for $8.99! After Old Navy and realizing there was a 45 minute wait we decided to go back to North Pole and eat at a local Chinese resturant.

Tomorrow we have a long day as well. Paul has barracks check, clean out the Tahoe and get it washed, and run his dress greens to a taylor shop for some work. During this Katy and I are going to our mini Mall (Bently Mall or what we like to call Bently Hall) to walk around and get my hair done. : ) Katy likes the girls in the salon who know her. I’m hoping to find a new shirt for Paul and I’s Valentine’s Day dinner next Saturday evening. We even have a sitter. : )

Through Christ

In recent weeks I have been struggling as a wife. Understanding what God truly wants me to do with the role He has called me to do. To be a wife, help meet, friend, lover… everything to Paul. A Christian friend who has stepped in to help me and done nothing but show me scriptures and books that are a good guidance in this area. We have been meeting up weekly to talk about a book we are going through, prayer requests, and receive general counceling as a wife in today’s world.

So often we Christian wives need to be reminded what our role is in our home. I have been polluted by the world’s point of view of what a woman’s place in the home is. Jana has humbly and yet buntly taught me so much and showed me through scriptures what is right and what is wrong.

I bring this up because I was confronted with a small challenge today. Its hard to not to throw a fit and kick and scream when something doesn’t go your way. OR if something creeps up into your life and you didn’t realize it was coming. But as soon as I saw it, I thought.. hmm.. There are a number of ways to react. Someone asked me, “Barb.. Who is in control?” My reply? “God’. The simple thing to do is trust God. I pray for growth everyday, minute, and years the rest of my life. All of this happens THROUGH CHRIST.

Another thing that happened throught Christ, I lost 2 inches around!

Making Changes

Today I was making changes. First of all.. I called my Reliv consultant to get started on Slimplicity. I’m hoping on Monday to make my first order. I’m excited to talk to other people who have taken the product and have succeded and can share their stories with me.

I joined a website called fatscecret.com Already it has proven to be a good thing. It makes you log everything you eat. Log if you have worked out. You have a journal that you can write in. I even had a reader comment giving me advice on how I can use herbs instead of salty seasonings on meat. It also makes you type in your starting weight and your goal. As you track your weight loss it tracks how close you are to your goal. 

Paul is working late today. He is shooting this week at work. He seemed excited to be working with guns again. He had 40 rounds and got 34. He said it wasn’t his best but it wasn’t bad.

Katy is being Katy. Constantly rearranging my kitchen cabinets that are in her reach. I think I hear her in the kitchen where the cans are. We made through another day with no “owies”.

Add about 10 more pounds and thats me today

 

This was me while Paul and I were dating before I gained all of my weight.