A Journey to a Happier, Healthier Me

My summer as the Activites Asst. at Camp Echoing Hills has begun; I just finished Orientation Week. Echoing Hills is a summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. I’m down to 214 or 213 I think, but I barely have time to weigh myself each day! I’ve lived and worked at Echoing Hills since I was three, and this past Orienatation Week was the best we’ve had at camp. The unity, respect, and communication within the group started the moment we all met – it was amazing! God has really begun a work in me and in the whole group and I’m so excited to see what this summer has in store.
I love you all – more to come!
Liz-Kate

Okay. I have like 4 seconds before I run out the door for work. I’ve been so busy and things are hectic – but I was 214 this morning
Sorry, I don’t have time to calculate what day this is. Maybe…7?

God bless, friends.
Liz-Kate

Yesterday was a great day. I ate well and went for a long bike ride in the evening. And I drank about 8 bottles of water (so twice the recommended minimum). And then….Mom and I rented a movie. My former self would have indulged in a plethora of snacks, but I resisted. Barely. I love carbohydrates and I was craving them big time. I could have given in, but I’m glad I didn’t. Instead, I drank another bottle of water and and chewed some Extra. Thrilling, I know.
The sun in shining so I’ll probably try to get out and ride today, and tomorrow I’m going canoeing! So that will be fun.
I’ve always loved “Everything” by Lifehouse. But recently the second verse has just really been meaning a lot. This song is on my MP3 player and I’m always happy when it comes up on my playlist. Here’s the second verse:
You are the strength, that keeps me walking.
You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light to my soul.
You are my purpose…you’re everything.
Great, right? Good reminder for me that God is my purpose. Any other motives I have will not be enough to get me where I want to be – or maintain any kind of long-term weight loss. This journey is His and my body is His.
Love,
Liz-Kate

If you’re reading this, you either randomly found my page…or I invited you to follow this blog and  follow me on this journey. I weigh 217 lbs. as of this morning. In May of 2008, I weighed 257. So I’ve already begun what has been and will be a long process. I’ve started these blogs before with good intention – but I’ve never kept up with them. There are several reasons: a) I’ve never explicitly stated my weight, b) I’ve never told anyone I know in “real life” that the blog even exists, and c) I’ve never done it for the right reasons. So writing this and sharing the link with you is a big step. I have no specific goals as far as numbers go – I’d like to lose enough to be in the correct BMI range, which would require me to lose 60-70 more pounds. I know I can do this, and I’m GOING to do this…I’ve already started. It’s just a matter of how long it takes. But I’m in no hurry. With the right mindset, consistency, and God’s strength I know it’s possible. I’d love your prayers and encouragement, as well as any advice you might have for me along the way.
And now you know it all: the good, the bad, the ugly. Feel privileged, friends
Love,
Liz-Kate