My first blog!

I guess I should start by introducing myself.... My name is Nancy. I am a 37 year old wife to a wonderful husband of 21 years, and mom to 2 grown boys (19 & 21...yeah, you do the math :-)). I love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength....and now have realized that I am not honoring God by the way I treat my body.

I have decided that now is the time to get myself back into shape and be a healthier me. I decided it was time when I sat back and realized that I am 37 years old and on blood pressure medicine, have no energy, and weigh...I'll tell ya later :-)

This is going to be a difficult journey for me, so that's why I have decided to bring you along with me so that I can have accountability and support...and I hope to be an encouragement to you as well :-). I LOVE all of the food that is completely bad for me. I love all sweets, Chinese food (American style, of course), Zaxby's boneless wings and milkshakes, potato chips...you get the picture...the list could go on!

I used to work as a medical assistant for years and was on my feet all day long at work. But, now I am a pre-nursing student and spend alot of time sitting in class and studying at home. Since I quit working in a medical office I have gained about 70 pounds....yes...7 - 0 pounds! And I was overweight then, but I felt better and had more energy.

I need your help, and I hope to help others as well. If I am going to trust you to hold me accountable I have to tell you everything in order for me to succeed in this journey. I am right now 5'3" and weigh 235 pounds, I am wearing a size 2X in clothes, and I am miserable.

I need your help!

If you have recipes, tips, or words of encouragement I would greatly appreciate them! I hope that others in my situation can come here and find help and encouragement as well!

This is not just about how much I weigh and how I look.....I want to feel better and be a better servant to God. My dream is to be on the mission field one day, and if I continue on the path I've been on, there is no way that is happening.

So, let this journey begin......