Weightloss challenges

Having three children does not help someone in their thirties lose weight easily. I've always been somewhat thin, but never that toned model type by any means. I've always felt most comfortable in a one piece bathing suit or "tanktini." I have never really understood why my body holds onto fat in certain areas (mostly my belly) that I have always desperately tried to lose. No matter how low my weight has gotten, my belly has always stuck around despite being well within desired body fat % and BMI. Perhaps three C-sections don't help either...


In the past I have tried weight watchers, south beach diet, gluten free diet, the two day diet, zone diet and simply just trying to eat healthy. These have all helped me to some degree achieve a certain weight, but never to be really at a weight or state of health I could maintain.


This past summer really took it's toll on me. I already have a thyroid condition that alters my hormones extensively, but after being gluten free for approximately 2 months and then going back off gluten, I quickly gained 25 lbs. I had also broken my toe in the spring, which took FOREVER to heal. I considered going back off gluten, but by this point I was stuck in a rut. I couldn't get myself to do hardly any healthy eating, with way more fast food than I would prefer (I tried to stick to Subway when possible).


I was starting to really just feel sick about myself and realized with the holidays quickly approaching, I was in for some disastrous results if I didn't do something drastic. Then suddenly I was driving down the highway with my husband and saw a sign that said.. "20-45+ lbs in 40 days guaranteed" At first I thought.. REALLY!?!


But something urged me to at least check the website out and call. I have to say I was very intrigued by the information I received. A program that detoxes the body, balances hormones, and eliminates cravings. That's EXACTLY what I need!! My endocrinologist had just recently prescribed Metformin, because at this point my blood sugars were low and my insulin high. I couldn't control my cravings whenever my blood sugar was low only resulting in the same wicked cycle over and over again.


So, I went to a presentation given by a Dr. and new immediately this was what I wanted to do. It also helped that the program is semi Christian based speaking of how God typically uses 40 days to make transformations. I began to pray about the decision since the program is not exactly cheap.


The following Sunday at a woman's day out with some friends, my neighbor started talking about her stepfather doing the same program and losing 35 lbs. She said he seemed pretty happy with it. I took this as God directly speaking to me after me prayer request. I decided this was the sign I am ready to begin my 40 day journey to health. Then, just to add to my transformation I would  reread The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, which consists of 40 days of readings.


And so it goes my journey for better living....