Season of Gratitude and Reflection

Having hit the half-way point of my weight loss journey during this time of year really helps put a few things into perspective. 1) I am thankful for things I have learned about my body and my spiritual walk with Jesus over the last twenty-two weeks, ironically enough they go hand-in-hand with one another. 2) I am thankful for friends, family, and a whole team that has supported me and encouraged me each day, week, and month of this journey; without them, this would have been impossible. 3) I am thankful for being given a voice that allows me to share the story of my journey and luckily I have been able to see some of those fruits. I have realized recently, that I have a lot to be thankful for and that this journey has not been taken in loneliness.

When I first joined Crosswhite Fitness I was introduced to a group of men that had gone before me and lost over one hundred pounds which caused me to think, “Wow, I’ll never get there, but that is cool for them.” Some of those men took a great deal of interest in my journey, having truly encouraged me and pushed me along the way their influence has been invaluable to me throughout this journey. Now that I have technically become a member of their “More Than 100 LBS” Club, I have had the amazing opportunities of sitting down with others who are just starting their own weight loss journeys and encouraging them to start strong, just as I was encouraged.

However, looking forward at my own end goal, which will take me over two hundred pounds lost, I still view it as an insurmountable goal and find myself in need of support. I have truly appreciated everyone that has come along on this journey with me and felt the earnest inspiration and encouragement of everyone as well. I am truly thankful for each one of you that fulfill this role in my life and I look forward to the continued journey. As of the writing of this post, I have gotten rid of 111 pounds.