My personal story starts over 2 years ago when I initially lost all my weight.That was 100 pounds.I really had low self-esteem,didn't like to go out much and didn't really see myself as doing anything with my life.I decided that losing weight was the only thing in my life at that time,that I could control.My weight loss through daily workouts and eating well really helped me reach my goals.However I didn't exactly go about it the right way.I cut out everything...I mean everything that I thought was bad for me.I ate so clean that my lowest weight was 124 pounds.I looked like a twig and there was really nothing to me.However I still thought that this was the right way to go and I continued maintaining my weight.During this time I really thought happiness was on the scale and how much weight I could lose.Losing weight to me was easy and I enjoyed doing it.I remember the day I found out I was pregnant.I know for most people it is an enjoyable experience,but for me it was terror and unhappiness.I would gain everything back,plus interest.Plus things in my personal life was a wreck.However a few weeks later I discovered through an ultrasound that twins were on the way.I was scared,not at the impact of having a baby,but two!The weight started coming on fast and furious.Due to the nature of my previous pregnancies,I wasn't allowed to run.My life,at that moment was over.I didn't understand it.However with good supportive friends I made it through to 7 months.My water broke and was rushed to the hospital.A few days later my boys made there premature entrance into the world via Ce-Section.The nicu experience was overwhelming.I was suddenly the parent of 2 small babies that depended on me for survival.They were 28 weekers and the doctors were not sure they would survive,and I was afraid.I had the support of my church and let me tell you,my church really saw me through.I know God gave me strength to endure the storm and to be strong.My youngest was on oxygen and it was scary and I really didn't think at the time he would have a good outcome.I learned to rely heavily on God and depend on Him.Not just for the emotions that I experienced,but the other emotions,Fear too.
Bringing the boys home brought much anxiety,but we dealt with it,and I settled into life at home with my three kids.I had alot of support through a close friend(Helen Critchley,James(Husband))and my church.It was at this time I decided no matter what my boys would make it.They did and the path to not just weight loss,but my personal relationship with Jesus grew.Things changed for me,and I started my ultimate weight loss journey for the last time.All in all I lost the weight,my self-esteem grew and I became a happier person.God has everything to do with how things turned out.Fast forward to now,I lost 70 plus pounds I gained with my pregnancy,I can keep up now with all three kids.Natalie my oldest is 9,in third grade and doing great.My twins are 20 months and doing very well.I give all credit and praise to God for seeing me through.I wrote this to say that every single thing we experience has an impact and you will be able to show someone else that you too can make it,just like me.Take your journey into health and wellness a slow one,savor each triumph and learn from all the mistakes!
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