GUYS -Pink Drink is not just for us gals! Craig Watterson says, While losing weight is tough work, the absolute hardest part, without a doubt, is making the initial decision to do so! I started in mid January of this year at just over 270 pounds. Size 40 pants were beginning to feel tight and I would look at the 36s in my closet that used to fit and feel deep disappointment and defeat at what I had allowed to happen, more importantly, what I had done to myself. The power of depression will destroy us if we let it and while I had always taken pride in my confidence, strong spirit and grit, I often just wept to myself for having lost the will to rise up. A marathon runner for most of my life and even having completed an Ironman distance triathlon in 2008 (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) you would think me capable of anything I set my mind to. THAT was the problem! I HADNT set my mind to it! While losing weight is tough work, the absolute hardest part, without a doubt, is making the initial decision to do so! Once I decided, the rest came easily. Drink the pink followed by plenty of water daily. Less than three months later and Im not wearing the 36s, because they are too loose!!! I spent the better part of yesterday cleaning out my closet and taking great joy in tossing my old oversized pants and shirts into the donate pile! A black shirt my Brother had given me as swag from his job hung there as a reminder of how I felt upon receiving it. I was too fat at the time and wondered if I should even keep it. Dare i try it on? what if it still doesnt fit? I slipped it over my head with cautious optimism pressing it against my chest and down my torso. As I looked in the mirror I thanked God for having reminded me of what we are all capable of when we dare to decide. At 40 pounds lighter the shirt actually fit me pretty good! I started to walk out of the room to show my wife when the reality of it all hit me. I was stepping around the many bags of clothes that no longer fit. The last time that had happened was a result of the clothing being too small and tight. I had come full circle and could feel the power of failure being cancelled by the accomplishment. I pray all who make the decision I did get the same experience. I am thankful to God and to my Sister for sharing the secret of her weight loss. I am thankful to you also for taking the time to read my testimony. God bless you and be with you.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 15:09:40 +0000