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Post by ladyandrearose on Mar 15, 2012 19:23:03 GMT -6
It is funny how other people's words and actions can affect us (me). I was always called fat, even when I wasn't, but it put a picture in my head and I eventually became that picture. I ate the food, I didn't exercise, it was my choices that ultimately led me to be fat, but if I hadn't believed those lies in my teens, life may have been different. However, I am the sum of my experiences, so I am changing my thinking so my behavior will change and the shucking of my fears has made me free!
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Post by sharon on Mar 15, 2012 19:24:55 GMT -6
Andrea that is SO awesome.
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Post by ladyandrearose on Mar 15, 2012 19:27:08 GMT -6
Thanks Sharon, I feel like I lost the most weight when I renounced those lies! My shame for believing them has held me back from sharing, but I need to share to increase my accountability so I won't continue to believe them (some of these lies I have believe for 30 years!) and maybe it will help someone else stuck in the same web.
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Post by AuntSueto4 on Mar 15, 2012 19:33:09 GMT -6
Oh Andrea! I am so sorry you ever believed those things about yourself! I am glad you see the truth now! Andrea, I agree with Sharon, so sorry you believed those lies about yourself. I too have been teased/called names all my life, and it is hard to erase those tapes in my head. I still struggle at times with putting my self down, not thinking good things about myself; not having the relationships/friends I'd like to have; weight; depression; etc. I'm glad to hear your dh is doing better. 25 lbs down for him, Great!!! Glad to hear you are losing weight and size, too! BTW, I sent you a pm, too.
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Post by dara1012 on Mar 15, 2012 20:44:45 GMT -6
Yay! So many blessings! I am so happy to hear that your bill was reduced to an amount that is manageable. Both DH and I have steady work but we certainly couldn't afford $50k or $10K in medical bills without help, that must be such a relief for you.
I am so happy to hear that you are letting go of the lies. I have had struggles throughout my life w/ self-esteem and especially regarding my weight. I just decided tonight that I am aiming to get to my wedding weight by my anniversary (7 months from tomorrow). I am good at meeting goals for other things, so I have to decide that I want this enough. Let's do this together! Remember that you are a good person, a hard worker, a good mom, a good wife and you are worth it!
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Post by deannemdm on Mar 16, 2012 8:23:26 GMT -6
So happy to hear the the bills situation worked out so well. Prayers can be answered in mysterious ways
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Post by laurac on Mar 16, 2012 8:53:04 GMT -6
Oh that is wonderful news! Bless that financial planner woman!
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Post by ladyandrearose on Mar 16, 2012 16:01:47 GMT -6
Thanks, Dara! It always helps to walk the road with somebody else. I want to be the weight I was when I met DH by Sept. That's about 40 lbs. Well see!
It was the financial planner's last day on the job when she helped us so I cant even pass on a note of gratitude. I'm very grateful for her encouragement.
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Post by merrr on Mar 17, 2012 14:02:42 GMT -6
I am SO happy to hear that the bill you have for this is so little compared to what it could have been! It's almost like getting to yell BINGO! LOL
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Post by ladyandrearose on Mar 17, 2012 16:08:54 GMT -6
Merr, it may even be better, unless the Bingo covers the bill! LOL.
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