Let me start by saying, this is NOT something that I would normally do! I am mortified by how heavy I am, and it's very embarrassing to share it with "the world". But, I need to remain accountable somehow, and this is how I have decided to do it.
So, I started 2013 weighing 262.4 pounds. I have to say, I have hypothyroid disease, AKA Hashimoto's Autoimmune Thyroid Disease. I have been using this as an excuse as to why it's SO HARD for me to lose weight. But I am a Christian, and I can no longer use this as an excuse. Philippians 4:13 says "I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength.". This journey will not be easy, and it's NOT something I will be doing in my own power. I can't. I'm human. I fail. Miserably. I will be giving this to God every day, and begging for HIS help! It's only with His help that I KNOW I can get healthy.
I will not post every day, but will try to post every week. I will share my ups and downs in this journey, just to keep it real. I will take my photo each week in the same outfit, so that if/when there are changes, you and I can both see them.
This first picture? No, I wasn't flexing my muscles. I did this to give myself a realistic look at what I am dealing with...arm flab and all.
If you pray, I would appreciate your prayers as I go through this. With a wonderful husband and 3 children, I want to get healthy. I want to have the energy to have FUN with my family!
So, HERE WE GO!!!!!
Angie
