Feeling Renewed

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I'm sitting on the deck this evening while my guys are splashing in the pool. It's been such a nice day and this evening is fantastic! The heat comes on tomorrow with the heat index between 105 and 115 degrees. This is supposed to last for the rest of the week so I know I'll definitely be in the pool. I checked my email a little while ago and there was a new video from Marlena! I love her videos and this one was no different.

This video was about what she eats to lose weight. Did I mention she's lost 115 pounds? I tend to trust people a little more when they've been in my shoes. She shared some really great recipes that I'll share, too (when I get back to my computer; there's only so much I can do from my iPad). I'm also going to add the video to the Videos page.

It's funny how things happen. The family and I attended a parade this evening after dinner and, while we were waiting for it to begin, I told my husband that I wanted his help with my diet and weight loss. Then, when I get home, I see the email from Marlena. How great is that?! It's awesome when the universe works with you instead of feeling like it's working against you.

I've got some work to do and I know it. The book I've been reading is teaching me how to stop attacking myself, which should definitely help me finally lose some weight. I also have to keep my goal of losing 20 pounds when I go back to the doctor in August. I'm really hoping to lower my triglycerides enough to come off the medication.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day but I'm going to make sure I get a workout in, even if it's just swimming. My wonderful husband found some water exercises I can do in the pool. Water exercises, I think, burn more calories because you're using all of your body. Don't quote me on that; I'll find out if that's true and post an update.

After all of this, I feel renewed and empowered to start, continue, and finish my journey. I'm taking this one day at a time because that's the only way I'm going to stick it out.