Greetings and welcome to my first attempt at blogging. I felt this was the best way to reach a mass of people who are trying to make healthier choices for their lives.
Today's topic is centered around Hope. This is one of my favorite words, I even wear it on a charm around my neck to remind me that there is always Hope.
Many, many years ago I had lost all hope. My life was a mess and I was skeptical at just about everything that resembled anything good. My weight skyrocketed at one point up to 225lbs and I was a miserable mess of a person. I ate to find comfort from the situations and circumstances I had endured while I was a child, teen and young adult. I made bad choices in everything I did. I wanted to end it all because I didn't think anything could ever change.
Well it did. When I was 24 I decided to divorce my husband and seek help. I walked into a local gym with what money I had left and hired the most buffest girl in the gym. Her name was Sherree and her toughness and training education helped me tremendously in my journey to become a better person, healthwise.
Ten months later I had lost 85lbs and was feeling so much better about myself that I started to have Hope again. Amazing. How could losing weight help me regain Hope. Well, for one thing, my body was able to process what I ate better. My portion sizes were down and my eating was cleaner. My self-esteem went up just because I felt better all around. I could breathe clearer, tie my shoes better, have no joint pain, I slept better.
There is a proverb that says "Hope deferred, makes the heart sick" I take that literally and that's why now I am a Personal Trainer helping those who come to me believe in themselves, make lifestyle changes, get their bodies moving and bring them back Hope.
Amazing how some simple fitness training, better nutrition and a good dose of reality check can bring a person back to a place filled with Hope for a better future for themselves and those around them.
So now....I am remarried (10 yrs) 3 beautiful children and living a life that is healthy, balanced and filled with HOPE!
When you're ready....I'll be right here...... lesliear@bellsouth.net
Leslie, Great blog for your first time. It is fun to write about your passion. You look healthy and beautiful. Appreciate the Hope message too.
ReplyDeleteMiss you at KOG. We had a different worship leader today. He got us all stoked. Matt Tommey from the Christ the King crowd. We are praying for the Lord to send us another Worship Leader as our last one is expanding the Kingdom. Take care; hope we run into each other again soon. Love, as always, Kim