we fall down, but we get up

NEVER, EVER, NO NEVER go grocery shopping when you are hungry!!!! i thought i was superwoman, and thought i was strong enough to do it..... HA!!!!!!! after i load the groceries in the car, i am shoving cookies in my mouth; looking like the cookie monster. once i came out of my cookie coma, i wanted to cry. instead, i text'd my hubby and told him of my indiscretion. he was understanding, but firm in reminding me of my goal. it's only by the grace of God that i didn't gain a million pounds overnight.

there is still much work to be done. since i was a kid, food has been a major factor in my life... more than i wanted to admit. but once i admitted it and started being honest with myself, i knew i could do something about it. admitting you have a problem is half the battle. the other half is doing something about. I'M DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT.....ARE YOU????

all of me,
Char

12/2/11- watch those numbers drop

all i have to say is........60 LBS. GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


all of me,
Char

10/26/11- the final countdown

i celebrated my b-day earlier this month...happy b-day to me! i am now 39 years old....WOW!!!! in case you haven't noticed, i've made a slight change to title of the blog, from fat to 40-the final year. the countdown has officially begun. i am excited about the next 350 days! i have no idea what is going to happen, but i'm not worried at all. i put my confidence in God and trust Him to know what's best for me.

the journey does not end at 40. it will continue, but in a different direction. i am 56 lbs lighter than i was 2 years ago...amazing! i plan to be even lighter this time next year on my 40th b-day. i guess we will change the name of the blog? how bout from 40 to 50-the next chapter? :)

all of me,
Char

9/19/11- FINALLY!!!!

a short but ohhhhh so sweet entry for today. after 2 years, i have reached my first BIG milestone of 50 LBS. LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can you see me dancing? GO CHAR, GO CHAR!!!! and how will i celebrate you ask? with a wonderful reward (not food) that i will share with you soon.

love you all and thanks for sticking with me. the journey continues.....

all of me,
Char

run, char run!!!!

hello family! it's been a minute, actually my last post was 7/1. i mentioned in my last post that i was preparing for the ch'ville women's 4 miler. well, its almost here!!! my training has taken a back seat, but i be will participating in the race. its not that i havent been training at all, just a lot less then i wanted to..all my fault. when i am training, i have been running more and i kinda like it. i will NOT be running the entire 4 miles, but i will run as much as i can or til i pass out. lol. i have 2 goals: to finish and to finish with a better time than i did last year. i'm confident i will do both.

last year, i walked the race in honor of my momma in law, shirley. she is a breast cancer survivor who lives life to the fullest. she got married 2 years ago after being a widow for over 20 years. she's a wonderful person with incredible strength. this year, i am running/walking the race in memory of my dear friend, lisa. lisa and i worked together at a convenience store in the town where i grew up. she was warm, funny and adventurous. i had the honor of singing at her wedding. last week, i heard the song i sang on the radio and i burst into tears. i hadnt thought about her in awhile and now i cant get her off my mind. so, this year, i am running for lisa :)

all of me,

Char

7/1/11- party of one

today is july 1st...WOW! thought i would post a little something since i was a total slacker and didn't post anything in june.

the journey from fat to 40 is a trip. the past month has been nothing short of interesting. i took a pit stop and had a MAJOR pity party. y'all, i typically don't throw or attend pity parties, but this time i was the host AND only attendee! i whined and moaned...moaned and whined for bout 2 weeks. wasn't eating right and surely wasn't going to the gym. i was in funk and it was stinky! i'm coming out of it now, realizing that i am so much better than that. sometimes you have to encourage yourself! i am MORE than a conqueror cause God says that i am! quitting is not an option. i'm a slacker some of the time, and a quitter none of the time! i gained a few pounds, which makes me mad, BUT not gonna dwell on it. whats my motto, folks? MOVING FORWARD!!!!!!! you cant move forward if you are standing still. besides, i am training for the c'ville women's 4 miler and i have set a goal that i WILL reach!! more about the 4 miler in my next post.

all of me,

Char

5/11/11- never compare your beginning to someone else's middle

what a powerful title, huh? I read a blog today and it talked about comparing yourself (your journey) to someone else's. you NEVER know where a person is in their journey and to compare is unfair to YOU! i often compare my weight loss to others without knowing the story behind their success. you can apply this to anything....career, family, ministry, etc. ALSO, you dont know the sacrifice of the person you are comparing yourself too! you may want the glory, but are you willing to carry the cross? as i heard joyce meyer say "we want all the perks, for none of the works."

let's be realisitic when reaching our goals. remember, that everyone travels a different road, and my road may look different from yours. enjoy the journey :)

all of me,
Char