One bite at a time. Yep. That's the "easy" part, right? Seeing as one wrong bite at a time got me here, one RIGHT bite at a time will get me out.
This is my fourth week of salad chewing, water guzzling, ZUMBA dancing, brownie declining, fruit buying, sweat dripping, mind over matter life change. Fad is not in my vocab and quitting is not an option. Pauses, sure. Bad days, inevitable. Success? YES! I will claim it, but not in my own strength...no way hosay! The ONLY way I will keep going is with the Lord's help.
It's amazing how many things we do on our own, only to realize we are never alone. So, for this, I have no option. I can't do it alone. I am a dieting failure and a "try" girl, but now I am finding a new grace for myself and that is HUGE for me. Almost as HUGE as my...
Which leads me to my next thought; I must stop dwelling on all my faults. One could get buried by the failure that stares back at them in the mirror. I have found myself saying "it's okay, you're on your way" over and over and over whenever I get caught in those negative booby traps.
Again, its mind over matter and grace for ones self but most important, trusting in the Lord's bigger strength. Thank you for checking out my first official post on my new blog. Since this is a journey and NOT a race, I will be updating whenever I feel the need to share. From time to time I will have flubs but they will be out shined by victories and I promise to share both. xoxox
Dear Alice,
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious! I am so excited to know you at this time in your life and share in this journey with you. I pray that I can be an encouragement to you and cheer you on... just as you encourage me!
So...so long to the old days where what we did for fun included big bowls of pasta and two guys from VT for dessert! (we can blame part of that on Nick for cooking so well... and in such large quantities) What about the Ranch concoction? I have to laugh...fun memories... but I think we can have even more fun getting to where we will be! Love ya~
Kelly
"the right" Alice:
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so brave and posting your journey. I have for a while enjoyed your posts and pictures of eating and living healthier. I don't know if I ever told you this... You have helped me more ways than you can imagine in the struggle with my weight. Since I've known you for a long time I can honestly say that you've always inspired me. As a teen you encouraged me to embrace my body and love my size, no matter what size it was, and as a adult your honesty and courage to share your struggle has had a hand in my choice to live healthier. Thank you for always being so open and encouragement. I look forward to your posts both difficulty and ease. If it helps I'm always here for whatever you need. Thanks again Alice for being you.
Love and miss you bunches. Heather (bisou bisou)
Alice,
ReplyDeleteThis blog is a great start to show the victory that you are having in your life. Enjoy the picture, enjoy the title of your site and am going to enjoy reading your updates on your victories. Keep it up sista!
Love X
Alice,
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled for you and proud of you that you are stepping out and being an example to so many. Thank you for letting us be apart of your journey. I am hopping aboard and taking the trip with you! Going to enjoy the ride!
Question? Could you also post the recipe's of the delicacies you have on your blog??
Love your friend, Gabrielle