I think I told you from the beginning, we are going to keep it real on here, if I didn't tell you that, I should have!
     So, in interest of keeping it real, just putting this out there. I am heavy set, I need to lose some weight, quite a bit if we are just going to be really real! I have done all the fad diets, I have tried all the gimmicks. Because of personal beliefs, I will not consider having surgery, I have friends that have done really well with it, and I am SO very happy for them, I am not saying it is wrong, it is just not the right decision for me.

What works? Changing your eating habits and exercise, commitment to giving up an old lifestyle, and starting a new one. Sounds so easy, right?? Any of you that have been there, or are there, understand.

Real Estate is a life long dream, and I am starting to make a go of it, I have a few perspective clients, showing houses, making calls, sending letters, all in all, I am loving it! I am noticing my weight is a factor. Hot Texas summer, I hate sweating, especially when I am trying to show homes. Long hair, ugh... Now more than ever I just feel called to make those commitments and do what I need to do.

My wonderful hubby and I have been part of Weight Watchers for some time, we moved from meeting to meeting following a leader we liked, then we met a leader we love! Our meeting is amazing! We are not a meeting, we are Cuzins, out name tags say so! Tonight, we met as we do every Thursday at 6 pm, in Carrollton, then some of us went to dinner. I love our group. I guess I just shared this with you so I could stay accountable, invite you out, and just put a little of me out there.

Will I let my weight stop me from doing what I want to in Real Estate, HECK no! Never give up on your dreams because someone does not believe you can, or think you should. Chase after them, even harder to prove that person wrong, Love yourself, and the people around you, we only get one ride on this great big world, make it all you can!!

Love you guys!

Amanda

Greetings again from DFW.

       The last week has been a complete roller coaster ride for me. I sat and watched the events last Thursday like a sick addiction. Not knowing what to do, but just sit and pray for all the lives lost. I found myself hoping the man they identified as a suspect wasn't, he looked like such a nice guy, so thankful his story checked out. 

    It felt like the loss of 9/11 all over again, only this time, the world was not coming together, there was hate for/among each other, the hate of Orlando loomed so recent in our minds. I felt heart broken. Monday morning as I read a couple articles, I just felt sick, so much back and fourth, so many lies and so much hate, I had to delete social media for a few days and just step back. Every time I found myself reaching to check social media, I prayed. I prayed a lot those first couple days. I don't have all the answers, I don't know the Bible front to back, I do know this:

John 13:34-35 ESV 

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

The greatest commandment says to love. I hope my blog, my page, and my life is an example of this love. 

Just felt like I needed to get that out there. I hope you all have an amazing week, and I adore you all!

Thank you, 

    

       Amanda