So I have about 27 days left until the day begins that I leave for MEPS, which, if I pass the weight test there, will allow me to fly over to S.C. for BCT. Only problem is: I have to be 170lbs by that date. If I'm not...I won't be going. I'll lose the job which I have contracted by fingerprint and the bonus that comes with it. I will then be waiting for a later date which is decided by the MEPS to leave for BCT. They give the amount of time (months...even half a year) in which they think will be a safe rate of weight loss and in consideration to what my new job will be (which I believe I will have the choice on deciding dependent on availability.) I'm not sure what my weight is because my scale is hard to read and my friend's Wii fit says I'm like 5lbs lower than what the recruiter's office says. Last time I checked, it was 178 lbs (about a week ago now) and I was PMS. More or less I was probably 175lbs, I'm not sure. Anyway, I'm just panicking and I really don't need to be because if God truly does want me out of this thing, he'll let this come.
Either way, I'm going to start my Atkins Diet tomorrow. If I don't, I probably won't be able to lose the weight in time, even with my running. Getting into running/walking is slow-going because I get blisters, get sore, and whatever else happens. I started working out last Wednesday, continued on working out through Thursday and Friday, then took a rest period on Saturday and Sunday. Today, I walked waaaay too long with D.W and now I have some nasty blisters on my heels and toes. Bleh. This is going to take forever. So anyway, with the Atkin's diet, I'll figure I can lose 2-3 lbs per seven days or so, especially with working out. That way, I should be below 170 lbs and put simply, I'll be safely under the max weight. I'd explain why I have to be below 170 lbs but...it's kind of a pain in the arse to explain - especially when I've explained it already many times before.
Okay, what else? Oh! I've ordered three Walter Martin books and the third one just got in! Yay! Now I have Lee Strobel, Watchman Nee, Norman Geisler/Ron Rhodes, and Walter Martin! Goodness, that's a lot of reading material O_O. I'm not sure if I'm medically fit in the head....
Also, I went to the Women's Retreat in Ocean Shores this last Friday and Saturday. I brought my friend A.DV with me. The only reason why I went is because I felt like I should take her. Turns out that was God guiding me because my friend T.M told me she had been crying when she spoke to one of the speakers. I think her name was Leila Ojala who's a missionary in Colorado. She was amazing, I must admit. Anyways, I have always wanted A.DV to have that intimate relationship with Crhist like I've experienced, and I hope that this experience has started her on that path. She's one of my best and longest friends and it means the world to me to see her love God personally.
I think that's about all.
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7lbs in a month is achievable and I'm sure the motivation for something you're this passionate about will give you the willpower. The Atkins diet isn't very healthy as you need some Carbohydrates to give you energy. The best diet is exercise and cutting out junk food, eat 5 portions of fruit and veg a day and stick to small portions. I lost 4 stone (56lb) following this for my wedding. If only I had the willpower to keep it up. Good luck x
ReplyDeleteThanks coz! I ended the Atkins diet last Monday. For some reason, this time around it wasn't working. It was causing me to crave sugars because I was having false ones, and I was craving energy because I was using it up simply walking. Once I started eating waaaaay smaller portions and whatnot, I'm already around 173lb and that's on my PMS! Whenever I'm on PMS, I'm always 3lbs heavier. Also, it turns out that I was actually 179lbs on PMS. Yeah I know, coincidental right? I'm just thankful that I don't have to count those extra 3lbs when I go to weigh in next Monday as my PMS will be over by then! Woot!
ReplyDeleteThe junk food is horribly addicting. My entire church presented me with a huge cake yesterday and I didn't even crave it. Why? Because I haven't had anything that sweet with fat in at least a week or more. Once I have a bite, however, I know those cravings for Cheetos, Ice cream, and so forth will come right back. Not sure I should ever have those desserts and snacks again! [lol] Not with my health at risk in the future!