
I’m 53 years old. I didn’t always have a weight problem but after the birth of my son 26 years ago, I went through pretty bad postpartum depression. I began to gain weight at that point.
Over the years, I have tried every trick, gimmick, diet there is. Twice I was able to lose weight. Once, shortly before I ended my 17 year marriage, I lost about 60lbs. I had no self esteem during that time, and was trying to regain some control of my life. Sadly, I wasn’t doing it a healthy way. I was eating so little, but spending up to 4 hours a day in the gym. I was running from my life, but wasn’t dealing with issues. I gained it all back plus some.
The last 2 years, I developed arthritis in my knees. I was in such pain all the time, and got to the point, I didn’t want to move anymore than I had to. I could literally feel inflammation in my body. My hands were swelling, even just while sitting at my desk at work! I knew I had to do something, but honestly, I just didn’t know where to turn. So I prayed. I KNOW that my Father hears and answers my prayers. And I know that He wants my temple to be healthy and whole.
Ok, now it’s getting interesting. And that is when my switch flipped. I knew this was what was going to work. I KNEW it!!!
I started thanking God for the answer to my prayers. But as awesome as His answer was, I knew I had to be the one to do the work! We made the plan to start Jan 1. The week before New Years, we went shopping. I cleaned out the pantry and the fridge. I bought things I had never heard of!! And then I told my husband this….we’re starting tomorrow, not waiting til Jan 1. I didn’t want this to be a “resolution “. So, on Dec 31, 2017 we started. Yep a whole day early!! 🤣 I was just ready.
Dear Sherrie, your story has encouraged me greatly! I LOVE how God uses his children to help others! I am an emotional eater and am now heavier than I’ve ever been. Sigh!!! Today, instead of eating when I got frustrated I made fresh tomato soup in my Vitamix! Yay!! One point for me! Hahaha!!! Thank you for sharing your story, and your faith in God. Keep trying!! I’ll be praying for you. -Carol
p.s.–I’m going to start using more Instapot recipes! I’m intimidated by it and don’t want to waste money if the family doesn’t like the meal. But I’m going to half the recipes and start making them for lunch. 😉
What a wonderful story! I love that you prayed and God answered. He is good. All the time. The thing that struck me the most was that you don’t have pain anymore. And although it could be from weight loss, I really believe it’s from all the junk not going into your body anymore – all the inflammation from that junk is gone. Diet Dr. Pepper? Ugh, I don’t even want to THINK about what’s in that, but the artificial sweetener alone would wreak havoc. I’m so glad your husband “drank the kool-aid” as you say, and bought you that Instant Pot! I’m going to share your story with someone who has so many health issues that I practically want to kidnap her and feed her nothing but IL meals so she can experience the difference when she stops eating junk. Thanks for sharing your story!
This is so Awesome. We just moved across country, so I am starting with an empty kitchen! I know what I am going to fill it with. I need to lose about the same amount of weight is you so this gives me hope. I wish you lived near me. Congratulations!