February 6 - The beginning

This is the beginning of what I hope to be a not so long process, but a life change.

I am an emotional eater, a bored eater, and pertty much a lover of food. I love to cook. I love to try new foods. I find it to be completely satisfying. I have a hard time stopping when I'm full. I don't listen to my body tell me I've had enough. When I was younger it wasn't so much a problem. I was normal.

Coming into my late 20's it's becoming a problem. I have bought new clothes and jeans. I have changed my hairstyles. I have done a lot to accomidate the ever changing body I'm living in. Last May I got a gym membership. I have learned to love a good workout. It is satisfying, but I am not getting smaller. I tend to compensate with more calories.

This blog is going to help keep me accountable. It's going to document how I"m changing my diet and exercise. It's going to document the way my body changes. Most importantly, it's going to document my spiritual growth as I learn to be filled by my Heavenly Father. I am going to lean on him for strength as i dedicate myself to these changes. I am going to feed myself his word, and hopefully grow more and more in love with him.

I have been in Costa Rica for about 3 weeks working at the hotel. Since being down here, I swim everyday. I drink lots of water. I eat lots of fresh fruit, veggies, and fish. I eat less food because it's hot. I have dropped a few pounds. I am finally seeing a change in my body for the first time in 3 years. It's jsut enough to actually help me become more dedicated to this life change.

Today's food diary:
2 cups of coffee w/non-dairy creamer (2 TBSP), and 4 tsp of sugar
1 1/2 cup fresh fruit smoothie (pineapple, banana, and cream of coconut)
1 chicken and alfalfa sandwich
10 pringles
8 glasses of water

Today I studied about being a palm tree. Taking the hard times, and bouncing back. Growing in Strength with God. He is my Savior and Lover. I do all to glorify and praise Him.