Journey of 75 Update

It has been 219 days, just over 31 weeks, since I began the Journey of 75. At this time I am unsure if a goal of 75lbs of weight loss is realistic for my age, body type and genetic composition; I have not been at that weight since I was in high school so I have no idea if it's achievable. For now I will just keep working toward it and see what happens as I get closer.

It took 17 weeks to lose 12lbs "on my own" through a combination of diet and exercise. Because I was frustrated and unsatisfied with the results, I started a program called Prism Weight Loss Program (www.pwlp.com) and made a conscious decision to focus on the diet/nutrition aspect of weight loss first and add a fitness component later. Since starting Prism 14 weeks ago, I have lost an additional 26 lbs for a total loss of 38lbs. I have not set foot in a gym, nor have I participated in any regular fitness program or activity in that 14 weeks. Having arrived at the halfway point of my goal, I think I am ready to add a fitness component back into my journey and I think my body will adjust to it much better than it did when I was trying to work out with 75 excess pounds on my frame.

Some other statistics of note:
1) I have lost 17% of my starting body weight
2) I have reduced by body mass index (BMI) by 5.4 points

Additionally, and more importantly, I now have the knowledge and tools I need to maintain this improved nutrition and eating behavior and for the first time ever, the confidence that I can keep it off for the rest of my life.

I'm only halfway across the bridge, but I'm 50% further than I was when the journey began back in November 2011.

I am the daughter of the King. My Heavenly father, who calls me daughter, has loved me, preserved me, and saved me, in spite of my sin and imperfection. I will honor and praise the LORD and give Him glory through becoming the person He created me to be and living my life as one worthy of the crown.

I am an overcomer. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ I have been saved from sin and death. I will testify to this truth in my life so that others may know and accept Jesus as their Savior too.

I was made to love God and to love others. It’s not about me. God has given me the ability to put my own needs aside for periods of time to tend to the needs of others. I recognize this as a gift from the Father and I will strive to allow Him to lead me to those He puts in my life to care for. I will endeavor to do this in healthy ways as the Holy Spirit leads me, and not become an enabler.

I am a student of Rabboni/Teacher – Jesus. He has given me a desire for learning and the gift of intelligence so that I may share knowledge and truths of God’s creation, and especially the Word, with others.

I am a leader with a servant’s heart. The gift of leadership is not to be taken lightly and God has given it to me for very specific purposes. I am to lead under the LORD’s banner (JEHOVAH-NISSI) and always with my heart and mind in a posture of servant-hood; not only to God but to those I am leading.

I am a temple of the Living God. I will strive to maintain the beauty of the temple, inside and out, worthy of He who lives within me, and not allow it to fall into disrepair or be destroyed by myself or others.

I am free. I am no longer a slave to sin; the Son has set me free and the yoke of my former slavery has been removed. I will strive to keep myself free from the chains and imprisonments of my own doing and not be subject again to a yoke of slavery by focusing my eyes on Jesus, by faith and the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within me.

I am a new creation. The old is gone. I will put my past sins, hurts and strongholds behind me and not give them dominion over my future in Christ.