They say that setting off on a new adventure can be both exciting and frightening at the same time. I absolutely believe this 100%. I don't know who "they" are, but I think "they" are right on the money. Today is the first day of a new journey for me, and you as well, if you choose to stick with my scattered ramblings and thoughts. Welcome along, I hope you enjoy the time spent with me.
I've started writing in my head about ...oh...maybe close to 30 years ago. Only at that time it was going to be a book about growing up, and the title was going to be "Growing Up Married", by Kelly Hansen. Then I was going to write about all the adventures we have been on, then about the kids, then teenagers....then....then...you get the picture. Now here it is, 30 years later, and I am going to write about my journey to weight loss (again), and a healthier new life.
If you don't know me (this is the place where those that know me go to the bathroom or let the dog out) My name is Kelly Hansen. I am 48 years old and have been married to Mark for 30 years, four months, and a week. I have four terrific daughters, Lyndsie 28, Brianna 25, Madisen 18 (in a few days), and Caitlyn 15. I have two son-in-laws, Danny & Brad (in daughter order), and two granddaughters, Alexandra 3, and Landree 3 months (again, in daughter order). Two girls have graduated college as teachers, and two girls are in High School. I live in Goose Creek, South Carolina and and currently work at Ferguson Enterprises as an Administrative Assistant. And...I am unhealthy and fatter than I have ever been in my life. Welcome back those of you that toddled off.
I decided that this was going to be the year that I begin to take better care of myself. I am going to get healthy, lose weight, become more physically fit, and start to like myself. It is really hard to let other people like you when you don't like yourself much, so I decided to change that, and get to the head of the line in the "I like you" department.
When God was creating me, I know that he thought about the person I was going to become, and the things that were going to happen to me as I grew up, the people I would meet, the opportunities I would encounter, and so on, and so on. I like to think there are lines in heaven that you go to and take something from, such as, Confidence - You Can Do It!; Kindness and Compassion, Empathy - Learn to Hurt Too!, Honesty 101 , Friendliness - Yes You Can....and then there also must be lines such as, Selfishness - It's not just for Teenagers; Grow a Spine - Learning to Say No; Taking Care of Yourself First; Humor - Don't Use it Like a Shield...you get the idea right? Well, I know that I must have been in all the lines in Heaven, but I don't think I took something from each line, because I didn't get some of the messages, such as saying no, putting myself first, or not to use humor as a shield to keep people from getting too close and knowing the real me.
Starting tomorrow, January 14, 2011, I am going to be on a weight loss and fitness journey as part of the Healthy Charleston Challenge. I am on a team called "Joe D Bands" (it is a fitness program - look it up) with 5 other team members, 4 mentors, 2 trainers, 1 nutritionist, and a psychologist provided by the program. It is run like "The Biggest Loser" with team weigh -ins, work outs, and percentages. We are "competing" with 10 or so other teams to have the highest percentage of weight loss at the end of 10 weeks. The Healthy Charleston Challenge was voted the 3rd best chronic disease prevention program in the country. After 7 year there has been a total of well over 10,000+ pounds lost. Well done folks.
I am honored to be part of this program and have learned a few things about myself:
I weigh 223.8lbs, I'm 5' 31/2" tall , and have a BMI of 39.5%
I am obese and unhealthy
I have to change in order to stay alive.
I can't run very far without my knees killing me from the weight
I hate having my picture taken so I am missing from the memories we are making
I know that it will be hard but I can do this, one step at a time
I know it will be a struggle at times, but I won't quit
I need to get my head right to get my body right - to stay positive
I need to forget past failures, forget past successes because both will mess with my head
I need to walk by faith, and not by sight, and know that healthy changes are happening that can't be weighed or seen
I am not alone in my journey
Thank you to everybody that has sponsored me, pushed me, and loved me towards this program. I appreciate you very much and will do my best.
So that's it for now. I am going to get up and go to the gym in the morning. Day 1 here I come!
Kelly
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