The Weight of the World

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1 Corinthians 10:31 --"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (NKJV)

I was a thin child and teenager. Ever since I had my second child, I have struggled with my weight. When I had my twins at the age of 38, that's when my weight went out of control. It was also near the age where I found out I had Graves Disease and Hashimoto's Disease which are two Thyroid issues. I actually had Thyroid Disease since my 20's, but they attributed my rapid heartbeats and panic attacks to stress. It actually was an overactive thyroid, but my labs showed normal ranges. Needless to say, it didn't help the weight issue.

I had tried every diet on the planet. I wasn't so much concerned about being skinny as I just wanted to be healthy. Due to carrying the extra weight, I developed high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver and eventually diabetes. Some of this was caused by the extreme measures I took to lose weight. Remember Phenfen? As a Christian woman having weight issues, the verse about gluttony popped into my brain. I knew for sure I was on my way to hell, because of the way I looked, not so much about how I ate, but my confidence level regarding my weight was very low. I felt I had failed everyone around me. So, I'd go down to unhealthy skinny levels and then gain back and more. My highest weight was 228 lbs. on my short little 5' .5" stature. I had hands laid on me and prayers prayed over me. I'd have small successes, but not enough to make a difference.

One day I was at the end of my rope in my destructive thought processes and I got down on my knees and prayed and cried for God to please help me. The Holy Spirit prompted me by saying I can help you with that, but what steps are you going to take to make that weight loss happen? I felt disciplined. I had been spanked by the Lord!! Like what, was I expecting a miracle? I knew I had to do something. So I visited my medical doctor to get some clearance on being able to exercise. He did bloodwork and adjusted things to get me controlled. So, I started exercising for 1-2 hours a day, five days a week. My caloric intake was counted, but I can tell you it was the exercise and the Silver Sneakers group that got my weight decreasing. I also eliminated a lot of stress in my life that kept me spiraling into an unhealthy condition. I am happy to say that finally at the age of 60 years old, I was able to lose a healthy 70lbs. To this day, I kept most of it off. Until a couple years ago, I put back on 20lbs. and then my doctor put me on Ozempic (miracle drug). Because of this weight loss, I have not been diabetic or pre diabetic in close to four years. Amen and Hallelujah!!! My blood pressure is controlled. All my bloodwork is beautiful, with the exception of a few vitamin deficiencies. This too shall pass. I know that in order to maintain a healthy weight, which is not skinny by any means, but keeps me healthy; I have to be active and watch what I eat. I am consistently getting doctor check ups on a regular basis, because I do not ever want to go back to where I was health wise.

Could I have done it on my own without God? Absolutely not and I give all glory to Him!!




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