It’s been three full weeks since we started the Make Me Over program, and we’re good into week 4.  I can’t believe that February has just flown by, and I can’t believe how much I’ve changed since 2/5/09.  I’m still the same Tuccoa- sweet and bubbly as ever- LMAO :).

But I’m STRONGER.  Like, for real, I do 100 “man” (I know its not PC to say that but y’all know that’s what your PE teacher called them) push ups, I can workout for two hours straight, I can push myself harder and complete any workout that Steven gives me.  I couldn’t do any of these things a month ago.  How amazing is that?

I’m getting LEANER.  I’m starting to see little muscles form in my arms and my thighs.  My lil sis has the nicest legs I’ve ever seen on a woman, not too muscular, not to flabby, just right- she’s had 15 years of professional softball to thank for those legs.  I’ve always wanted legs like hers, and thanks to Steven, I think I’m getting them!

I’m SLOWLY but SURELY becoming more PATIENT. I was sharing with Cathy on Friday that for me this is still a race against the scale, how much can I lose in 12 weeks.  But, its also sinking in that this is for the rest of my life.  I’ve started to really examine my ediet meals and trying to duplicate them for my family so everyone is benefiting from healthy eating. 

I‘ve fallen in love with WATER.  I’m a chick who used to NEVER drank water.  It’s now been almost a year since I’ve drank Cran apple juice (could easily drink a 1/2 gallon a day).  I’m now even drinking hot water with lemon (don’t like tea anymore) when its super cold out.  Who knew?

I’m growing SPIRTUALLY.  I’ve had little temptations and tests over these few weeks to get me off course and then the major test of traveling.  God saw me through those.  I’ve had to call on him more and more in this process and battle my wants with my needs and I can say that the GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD.   I have grown spiritually leaps and bounds from the Christian I was a year ago.  Leaps and bounds.  And what’s so exciting and just has me on fire, is that I’m growing still!   

and finally,

I’m SMALLER.  I weighed myself on Saturday, and since 2/5/09, I’ve lost 13lbs!!! Yes, 13lbs in 3 weeks.  I’m now 259lbs y’all!!! Can you believe that?! I started my weight loss journey on April 21, 2008 and at that time I weighed in at 310 lbs.  YES, over 300 lbs.  I’m 51 lbs lighter and leaner and healthier.  I feel like I’m learning more in this program then I did on my own last year.  I’ll be grateful forever that I was blessed with this opportunity.  You know, God blessed me with a Daddy (and in 2002 a Hubby J) who told me I was beautiful just about everyday of my life. So, praise God, I never thought I was ugly or hated the way I looked ( I love you Daddy!), and would rock a mini with no problem, ok?! LOL.  My weight never held me back, but after I had my son in 2005, it started to get in the way.  And last year I had my light bulb moment.  IT was time to stop making excuses “I’m cute and my hubby loves me so whatever” and start doing.  I’m doing, and I can’t believe how good it feels.  I’m digging that.

Look where he brought me from……………………..

Be Blessed!