Hey Sparkpeople…

I wanted to put some thoughts on here in hopes of remaining motivated and “sparking,” convo with my SP Sisters and Brothers. As you all know I am on a journey to lose 130 lbs. When I initially decided being 130 lbs. lighter was necessary to be happy, I had to sit down and decide how exactly this was going to affect my life. After all, your mental image is far more critical than your physical and essentially defines your parameters. How you perceive yourself as an individual; a human being enables or hinders you and your actions. At this point I decided that I need to do a mental make-over…a cerebral cleansing. What good is losing all this weight if I was still uncomfortable being who I am destined to be? In all honestly, I believe I have sabotaged my own success because I didn’t know how to handle it. Then I would be in a position to exceed beyond my previous and current restraints…the same restraints I have used as a crutch for the duration of my adult life. I cant go because that’s too much walking…or I cant wear that because I’m a big girl….all things that minimizes, shrink and depreciate the value of your life. 1 day to us is like a thousand days to the Lord….why continue to waste away the short time we are given to LIVE….It’s so much more pleasant on this side. Now I don’t make excuses, I make it happen. I’m down almost 7 pounds and it feels so promising. This 13th day of February, I declare I will be 123 pounds lighter by December 31st. MARK MY WORDS!


Until next time,
Vanessa :)