Justin Willoughby Blog
Thursday, October 27, 2005
two years two months.. its amazing guys!
Evening brothers and sisters. I find it totally amazing what 2 years and 2 months can do in a single person's life. I mean, life is so fast. Just two years, and two months ago, I was 799 pounds, laying in a hospital bed in Pittsburgh, just feeling like this will take forever to change things around. I remember thinking "is this possible?" I mean, it was hard enough to grasp the fact that I have gotten up to a weight level that was just very unrealistic for a 16 year old. But today, I am living proof of success! I am a firm believer in prayer, and in faith. I choose to follow Jesus Christ, because this relationship (NOT RELIGION) is the only one that makes sence to me. I find it odd, that many can lose weight on there own, without God, but still cant grasp the fact that God exists. What is odd about that? Good question, here, I will give you a good answer. I find it odd, because through there hard work of losing weight, they still didnt take time to notice "wow! my body is absolutely amazing!" I did that to my own body. I am like, "WHOA! I gained all that fat, and my skin stretched out just to hold that in." People, this creation (our bodies) isnt just a accident. Noway! Our bodies were developed very carefully. Every cell functions with the other, and so on, and so forth. Its just so interesting how our bodies function. If we eat "CREATION FOODS" such as fruits, and veggies, and whole grains, we tend to notice our bodies increase in metabolism, and our immune system functions 100 percent. The heart actually holds as much strength as your body weight. I mean 799 pounds moving, and the heart, about as big as your fist, keeps pumping blood to meet the extra strain your body is taking. ITS AMAZING!!! How can we ignore our bodies? Its just so amazing. From the little details of your skin having pores, to your brain functioning along with our nerves. WOW! Its hard to comprehend it all. God is so awsome. Its just so hard to think that just alittle over two years ago, I was not even walking 20 feet, and now I can walk (FAST- UPHILL) over 2 miles. And if I wanted to, I am sure i could do 3 miles.
Its possible, did I do it on my own? Let give you a honest answer. No I didnt. I have had tons of support from the church family of Open Arms Community Church. This is an amazing, exciting, flippin SWEET family! All the way from The Hatchers, to the Campbells, to Pastor Mike and his family, to my family, to Dave and Sandy Norgrove, and even the people who are single. THEY ARE SO AWSOME! Very friendly, very loving. I cant think of you all, but you mean so much to me. Even if you just say hi, it still touches my heart. I will be
here all day naming names. haha. Back on track, I have had alot of support from my church family, the ymca (ymca family), my own family, my friends, even Instant Messenger friends. Its awsome, that just little words like "You can do it buddy" can have an impact on your progression to your goal. Speaking of my goal, through Jesus Christ, I know I will get down to it. My goal? haha.. 200 pounds. Thats just goal 1. I want less, that leads me to goal number 2. Which is 180 pounds. From there, muscle time. From there, trying to stay fit, and in shape, and helping others who need/want help. After that is all said and done, my final goal, is the end. Meeting my Lord and Savior, face to face, and bowing down, and worshipping him.
here all day naming names. haha. Back on track, I have had alot of support from my church family, the ymca (ymca family), my own family, my friends, even Instant Messenger friends. Its awsome, that just little words like "You can do it buddy" can have an impact on your progression to your goal. Speaking of my goal, through Jesus Christ, I know I will get down to it. My goal? haha.. 200 pounds. Thats just goal 1. I want less, that leads me to goal number 2. Which is 180 pounds. From there, muscle time. From there, trying to stay fit, and in shape, and helping others who need/want help. After that is all said and done, my final goal, is the end. Meeting my Lord and Savior, face to face, and bowing down, and worshipping him. Wow.. i just got myself in tears. This is pretty emotional guys. I thank you all. I cant wait until that day when I hear "Well done my good and faithful servent." and I enter his kingdom, to be with him forever. And even if someday I dont reach my goal.. even if someday some freak thing will happen in my life, I know what I have accomplished is more than enough proof that you can do it. But if anything ever does happen to me. I want you all to promise me, no matter what, you will reach out to the community of Bradford, and you will tell them "This young man, who loved the Lord with all his heart, lost this much weight, and he did it all through Jesus Christ." I love you all, everyone!! God bless you. I gotta get going now. More to come next week. -Until soon (Much love your way) -Justin
:: posted by Justin, 5:40 PM
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AWW yeah.. we love you JUSTIN!
