It’s been a constant roller coaster with my weight. I have tried extreme diets,  starved myself,  and done a combo of eating far too little and working out far too much. I had temporary “successes” but always reverted back to my food addiction. Food is the constant friend for me.  It was the only thing in life I felt I could control (when actually it was controlling me). In June 2019 I was desperate. We had some life altering circumstances.  Again, I turned to food... I felt miserable about my appearance, empty inside, useless, and my health was stealing my energy. I was depressed and didn’t want to do anything. It was affecting every aspect of my life. I even got to the point of  asking myself if my existence mattered. I honestly wanted to disappear. I began the process of  weight loss surgery. It was scheduled for August 28.  I  knew this would fix everything. I began prepping for it, doing what they tell you to do but I was struggling to find a protein shake that I could tolerate.  My body rejected 25 different kinds. The day before my liquid diet prep, I had a gut check and knew this was the wrong decision for me. Surgery or no surgery, it wasn’t going to fix the brokenness inside. I was still devastated.  Just a few days after my decision to cancel my surgery, my friends  introduced me to Lisa Bannorra Green. Lisa is a keto/life coach among so many other amazing things. She has a heart for God and for people. She spoke so much encouragement into my heart in our initial 10 minute conversation. I was ready to jump in with both feet.  The focus isn't much on the weight aspect.  It’s all about connecting to God and allowing Him to love you and show you who you are in Him. Yes, she helps with the food and teaches you how to eat within the ketogenic lifestyle (and holds you accountable) with the weight, but even more she helped me see myself as a child of God and that I was created for purpose. I started walking out her plan on September 1, 2019...as of today I am down 80 pounds!!!  What is more exciting is that I am learning to love myself where I’m at and give myself grace. I have really started digging in to all of the pain and hurt that hurled me into this food addiction. I’m allowing God to heal me from the inside out and in the midst of it, I’ve developed a healthier relationship with food. I feel proud of myself; I feel worthy and so loved! Thanks to all my friends who have been praying with me through this. So, here’s to 80 pounds gone forever and to future goals, finding wholeness in God, and living life on purpose! 💕  Cierra