Yesterday, Mikayla came home from school. One of her friends had told her that her Mom was fat. This, REALLY upset her. I was taken back for a moment. I really feel like the enemy wants me to feel "down" about myself. Mikayla then proceeded to say, "I gave her a dirty look" she didn't like that look. "Mom, I told her that you're beautiful". I gave Mikayla a hug and thanked her, but deep down was mortified. My poor girl. We told her that it's never nice to call people fat. Yes, I'm overweight, but that is why I want to take care of myself now, get healthy. My girl has a wonderful heart. I thank God everyday for her, even when she's acting like a 16 year old.
The good news is I'm down another .7lbs. Which is a total of 4lbs in 1 week. I'm very excited about this!! Eating healthy and working out has brought me out of a little depression and has given me a new "joy" that I can't describe. I really feel closer to God in this process, because I'm taking care of the "temple" of the Holy Spirit. I want to do this for my health and for my family. I want to share in this experience, hoping that if I can inspire just 1 other person to get healthy, that would be amazing!
There is a person in my life who has inspired me. I love it.. She has no idea how much she has impacted my life. I thank God for her. And pray a blessing over her life. I keep thinking.. IF she can do it.. So can I.
I hope that I will be in touch this evening to let you know how things are going. Thanks for reading and supporting me. I love you all
Thought of the day: You are beautifully and wonderfully made.
Kozlofhenhoff
Kids can be SO MEAN! Mikayla's a hero! Good for her for sticking up for you and good for you for teaching her that "fat" is a bad word. 4 lbs is AMAZING!!!! So proud of you! You're gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING JOB HEIDI! That's incredible! Mikayla is wise beyond her years. What a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteGirlfiend, you have inspired ME, that's for sure! I've lost 3 lbs. since Saturday, since reading your face-book note to me about your blog! So you have already inspired ONE person and I'm sure there are more out there! Keep it up! I KNOW you can do this!
YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY! WOOHOO!