Sincere Sunday: Fear, Faith & Forks in the Road
“Every day is a chance to start over. Fear is real, but so is faith - and both require you to believe in something you cannot see.”
From my friend/neighbor: You made it through Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner - two of the biggest food holidays of the year. That’s no small feat! But now, here comes New Year’s Eve and the Super Bowl, and let’s be honest—our liver is probably bracing for impact.
The Real Enemy: Sugar
Here’s the truth: sugar is the real poison in the room. Not good fats - your brain needs those (just skip the seed oils). Sugar, though? It’s sneaky. It hides in sweet tea, soda, energy drinks, and even those “healthy” snacks we think are harmless.
If you want to make one mission for yourself this year, let it be this: stop all sugar. It’s hard, but it’s worth it.
What My Friend Said That Hit Home
My friend reminded me of something that really stuck: cholesterol fluctuates daily, even throughout the day. So don’t let fear of labs or statins control your life. If your doctor pushes statins, you have the right to say no. And while you’re at it, you can turn down that flu shot too.
He’s down 49 pounds since September - no gym, just farm chores and diet changes. That’s inspiring, right? It proves that small, consistent changes matter more than fancy memberships or quick fixes.
My Reality Check
Now, here’s my truth: I gained nine pounds back on a prescribed antidepressant. It wasn’t for depression, it was for sleep. But it changed who I was, and I like who I am. Another pill just wasn’t working for me.
The neurologist also asked me if I was under any stress and I basically word vomited all over him: my anxiety and heart rate, the heart rate spiking blood pressure, my significant other is going through a bunch of firsts with his mom's one year anniversary date coming up, everything has sodium and if I'm a smidge over my body let's me know, my dad's back is crippling him, and my mom has this foot pain issue... along with various other things, but that's just off the top of my head.
Then came another overnight hospital stay because they thought I had a stroke. What they found were “white spots” on my brain. What they discovered was what the neurologist is calling white metal spots in my brain. Actually , what he said was "people your age" 🙄 He believes what I'm feeling is a "spot" migraine when my BP spikes. But he wants me to go to the MS center at USF to rule out Multiple Sclerosis. The headaches can be controlled by medicine changes and yet another pill. And the MS, well, treatment has come a long way if that's what it turns out to be.
Fear? Yeah, it’s real. I usually tell people I’m not afraid of anything, but I am sitting here in fear every single day. I shouldn’t be, because God promised He will never leave or forsake me. I pray for His strength daily—even when I don’t know what to pray for, I know He does.
The Weight Loss Battle
Meanwhile, they want me to lose weight. I’m working on it. I’m at 261 today, down from the 290s. I started the Flab-You-Less Forks group at 286. I’m logging my food, watching everything I eat, and getting off some medications. I can do this.
But let’s talk about the hard stuff: food addiction is real. Smoking is a comfort, and quitting is the hardest thing I’ve ever tried. People love to tell you how they quit, like it’s a magic formula. But the truth? You only quit when YOU want to. Anything else is forced, and forced things don’t fit.
Stress, Shoes, and Struggles
Life is stressful: family health issues, anxiety, BP spikes, financial struggles. I want to walk without pain, but the right shoes cost $200, and that’s not in my budget. My dad once told me, “Get a penny saved and something ends up costing a nickel.” Truer words have never been spoken.
So here I am—flawed, honest, and still fighting. No excuses, just truth. Every day is a chance to start over.
Tips I’m Leaning On, and Sharing With You
- Pray even when you don’t have the words. God knows your heart.
- Log your food. Awareness is power.
- Move when you can. Even small steps count.
- Cut sugar first. It’s the biggest game-changer.
- Give yourself grace. Progress beats perfection.
Closing Motivation
If you’re reading this and feeling the same way—overwhelmed, scared, or stuck—know this: you’re not alone. We’re all walking our own hard roads, but we can choose to walk them with faith, courage, and sincerity. Today is your fork in the road. Which way will you go?
Join Us at Flab-YOU-Less Forks
If you’ve made it this far, then you’re exactly the kind of person who belongs with us in Flab-YOU-Less Forks — my little corner of the world where we lift each other up, laugh together, learn together, and keep pushing even on the days that feel heavy.
We talk about victories (big and tiny), and also the not-so-victories — because let’s be honest, those are the moments that shape us. We share recipes, holistic remedies, real-life experiences, and honest conversations that you won’t get from a doctor’s office leaflet.
We even have members who are on GLP-1 medications, openly answering questions and sharing their journeys without judgment. And every day or so, you’ll get a little message of encouragement from yours truly — sometimes inspiring, sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, but always sincere.
Progress NOT Perfection!
If you’re looking for a place where:
- You don’t have to be perfect
- You don’t have to pretend
- You don’t have to explain why the struggle is real
…then this is your sign.
Come join us at Flab-YOU-Less Forks.
We’re doing this together — one sincere Sunday, and one fork in the road at a time.
You matter to me and I love you 💙
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