My biggest dream and desire is to finally commit to reducing my weight. Food has been my comfort since I was a child when my mom passed away at age of 42. This event turned my world upside down, back then there was no such thing as grief counselling and with a Catholic upbringing the message I understood was God was punishing me. I began to over-eat as a way to comfort and protect myself. Today I am 44 years old and weigh 277 pounds. Carrying this burden has made me lethargic , lazy and very un-happy. I’ve tried dieting and exercising, but it’s really hard work and I give up. My knees and legs are always sore, my heart pounds and I am usually out of breath from just walking. I am unable to kneel to wash the floor or weed the garden. So far my blood pressure, cholesterol and general health is fine, but I know it’s only a matter of time if I don’t do something soon. My father passed away from a heart attack/stroke 2 years ago and my mom died from cancer. I know I have to make changes but I don’t know how, I don’t even know what to pray for. My dream is to be productive, happy and healthy by reducing my weight.
- L
I am in the same boat as you. If you need someone to do this with you, maybe it is time for me to start as well. we could pray for each other?
ReplyDeleteTanis@brokenclay.ca