THE SYMBOL OF A RING

When I started my journey I had something I wanted to accomplish that I probably didn't tell anyone. I have shared it with a few people after the fact. In my weight gain and all the things I couldn't do, wear, or accomplish one thing bothered me more than anything. I couldn't get my wedding ring on my finger.

I've always had large hands. My fingers are puffy and it had been years since I had gotten to wear my wedding ring. Many mornings it would leave a pit in my stomach and I can't tell you how many times I would try hoping that some of the water weight had made my fingers small enough to slip it on.

Our anniversary is in September and a year and half ago I had contemplated having it resized so I could wear it again. I didn't have a real goal or the gumption to loose weight. In the end, I was too embarrassed to walk into the jewelry store and admit defeat. When we began our journey this past August the first thing I started to do was slip my ring on my finger. Some mornings it would go on but it was too uncomfortable to wear and other mornings it wouldn't budge. But I kept trying EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

As the days progressed I kept noticing it was getting a little easier each time. I remember the first day that I was able to wear it all day again. It was the end of October. I couldn't stop staring at my hand all day. During a meeting someone even mentioned my ring and I am sure it was because I kept looking at it.

I am honored to wear my ring every day now as it represents not only the union of Mr. and I but that life is a journey and worth the effort and time it takes to get the goals you hope to accomplish even if only held secretly in your heart.

I've been private about my journey these last 6 months until last week. I've been a little overwhelmed by the conversations I've had with people regarding my journey since I've gone very public this week. I've also been really encouraged as I realize I am not alone on my journey. So many of you are struggling with some of the same things that I do too. I hope that my sharing of this journey gives others a place to find peace and comfort knowing that you are not alone.

It's important to remind yourself everyday that Food is A Drug. What you put in your body determines how it functions. And trust me when I say if you try Paleo, even a strict 30 day trial run, you will feel better and you will experience a difference in how your body functions. Then it all becomes a reality that Food Is A Drug #Paleo!

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