Why am I here?

I am a devoted Christian and a grateful believer in Jesus Christ.

I am a 35 year old woman.

I am a single mother.

I am forty pounds overweight.

I have a body fat index of 29.6%, less than .4% from being officially obese.

For the next forty days I will take you with me on my fast. I will disclose the emotions and revelations I endure while bringing myself closer to my Creator. I will pray and study the Bible. I will share how my spirit is renewed by obedience to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

For the next forty days I will be subscribing to the Atkins diet, and I will maintain a diet that is below forty carbohydrates per day. During a fast people can give up any number of things, but for this fast I am giving up my carbohydrate addiction. Within the limit of forty carbohydrates, I am further restricting my carbohydrate intake to healthy green vegetables and fruit. I will not eat bread, pasta, or other processed flour for the next 40 days. This also includes food that is high in sugar.

I cannot say that I will always be positive. I cannot say that I will always be strong. What I can say is that I will always be faithful, even when I feel broken and small. I don't know all the answers, and the path is not always clear. However I am faithful to the truth that God knows all and that through His Word I will be successful.

In All Things Let Your Will Be Done!