Determined to Lose

I went under duress to the slimming club, with the feeling I know I should be here but didn’t wont to be.

A couple of weeks before this I went to a muscular Skelton doctor who showed me how my knees had deteriorating from the weight. I had been experiencing pain like you’ve never known and there were many nights when all I could do was cry especially after a good Sunday service when I knew that after dancing to the Lord I would suff

er the consequence. Sometimes even taking strong painkillers did not even take the edge of the pain. Some days the pain was so crippling I could only walk a few feet, so I knew I had to do something about it.

 

So I went to the slimming club. At the first session the consultant welcomed all the participants however, she made it clear to the class that I did not want to be there. Nevertheless, I knew I had to be there. I was provided with a book which gave hints, tips and recipes. I took the book home and read it through it was then that I realized that it was not that bad as I could eat ‘a hole-heap’ of the right food. The book put everything into perspective for me and from then my mind just changed and motivation just ‘kick into action’. Because there were a few of us on the programme (I see it not as a diet but as healthy eating) when I wasn’t sure of what to eat I would ask questions just to make sure I was doing it right.

 

The first week I stuck to the plan like glue and found that the more I ate the better it was for me. Just eating the right food promotes the weight lost hence the first week I lost 8 1/2 pounds. When it was announced a cheer went up from the class and I did a celebratory dance right there in front of everyone. With this new found mind set I joined an aqua aerobics class and started swimming again. This type of exercise is much better for my knees and helps to tone my muscle also the best part is, I thoroughly enjoy the sessions.

 

Someone said the mind is a terrible thing to waste,that is so true. When we set our mind to do a thing, we can accomplish it. I am now four months into my healthy eating regime, I wouldn’t say it has been plain sailing no, there are times the old man wants to rare his head and have a ‘pig out’. At those times a small sense of sanity/reasoning steps in and I hear a voice asking ‘if you eat that will it help or hinder your weight lost?’ I know the Lord has been my strength throughout this time, He has helped me to focus and not to give in or give up. I set myself a goal for Christmas and I have nearly achieved it. To date I have lost 3st 4lb and dropped 3 dress sizes. I am walking faster, longer and with very little pain. I also have inspired six people to join the classes.

 

I must first thank God for being my strength and focus, all praise goes to Him. To the sister and friend who saw I needed a push in the right direction, I thank you. To my husband and Deonte who I can chase for their support, thank you. To the many friends who offer encouraging words and compliments, I thank you and last but not least, to my sister Jennifer for the clothes she left behind that I sport each Sunday, due to mine being too large, I thank you.

I realised I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, so can you!

 

Carolyn Thompson
Women’s Fellowship Committee