You are Worthy

Today I am starting my blog to help me organize the arrangement of my book. Thank you Liz for showing me this site and for giving me the courage. Thank you God for bringing special people in my life to keep me on track of my mission even with all the interruptions right now (I can tell the devil is not happy).  I am hoping that by writing this blog, it would keep me on track and give me inspiration to finish my manual, You are Worthy, a 12 month Journey to Weight-loss and Keeping It Off.  This manual is a monthly guide of gaining control of your life and increasing your spiritual life.

I guess I should start by telling you about myself.  Like many women, I struggle with self identity and living in the western world does not help.  The media bombards you with images of the "perfect" female figure and if you don't look like them, it is difficult to keep your self esteem intact. My story is really like many others- I come from a large family with weight issues (Hispanic heritage doesn't make it easier) and low to middle class income.  When you enjoy Mexican food and love to party, it is difficult to watch your weight.  It is even more difficult if your faith is weak or limited. 

By no means am I "skinny" or a minister.  I am just me...After my second child, it became so difficult to lose the weight and now that I am getting older, it is very discouraging.  I know I can do it, but I have finally realized I cannot do it alone...I need help from above (i.e. GOD).  I call my manual a journey since it has taken me a long time to reach a point where I felt comfortable with my own image, successful in what I am doing and inspiration to record my personal journey. 

Ladies, you can do it...I can attest that it is not easy but you need a coach.  No, not me...GOD.  Yes, you are accountable to the only being who really knows you, your weaknesses, your strengths, your fears and your life.  You know you can't fool the BIG GUY and that makes it more difficult to make excuses and be lazy.  I will give you my journey and maybe it can help you. 

Funny, before I started doing this, no one was home or bothering me.  Suddenly, I get calls, interruptions and demands. They say when the devil doesn't want you to do something that will change you life or fulfill the path of God, he tries to bother you...I guess I am on the right track...

Until tomorrow...Athena