Music Video:

An Oath of Perseverance

by Herman Sherman

1. I will never give up so long as I know I'm right.
2. I will believe that all things will work out for me if I hang on until the end.
3. I will be courageous and undismayed in the face of the odds.
4. I will not permit anyone to intimidate me or deter me from my goals.
5. I will fight to overcome all physical limitations and setbacks.
6. I will try again and again and yet again to accomplish my dreams.
7. I will take new faith an dresolution from the knowledge that all successful people have had to overcome defeat and adversity.
8. I will never surrender to discouragement or despair, no matter what.

I really did mean to start my fast this morning but I lacked the courage to do it! I'm not able to go outside for a walk due to the frigid weather system we're still in. I usually suffer from really awful headaches and fresh air helps to keep me focused on my goal. This weekend, we're supposed to go above 0°c, so that's when I'll start...

I don't know about everyone else, but my biggest issue after losing most of my weight was the excess skin! I have so much loose skin. It doesn't matter what I do, I can't seem to lose the the fold around my waist, back and on the backs of my thighs. To see me fully dressed, you wouldn't think I had a problem with my weight, ever. But undressed, or in a bathing suit, you'd have no doubt.

No body talks about this side of weightloss.  I've heard very little about this! On the commercials on t.v., everyone just lost 90 pounds and are prancing around in their bikinis! I did find a couple of articles, or ads, like this one from Total Body Fitness, Dumbell-Exercise, or this one from CommonVoice.

I know this is my biggest obstacle. I'm carrying easily 10 lbs of loose skin and I've done everything to get rid of it! Yes, I've tightened alot of that loose skin but just like when you reach a plateau in weightloss, I've reached a plateau in ridding myself of the loose skin! So if you are interested, I've uploaded my measurements:

I just wanted to add... I'm 5'3 with small, thin bones. I'm at risk for osteoporosis and have been taking doctor prescribed supplements for 5 years after a bone density test. Exercises that require jumping around is out of the question, so is rollerblading, skating and exercises requiring balance. Walking is my real only option. Although, I love cross country skiing, too!

Blessings,

Thea >< ><