It's Just Easier Being Overweight

Since my last post there hasn't been much change in my status. I have turned in all the documents/forms asked of or given to me thus far from the National Guard recruiter here in Jackson. The first form was for security clearance, and it was 30 pages long. The second was for the application to the Chaplain Candidate program which was shorter - 25 pages. Third was the application for becoming and officer, and it was only 6 pages long. The other documents were personal essays and such as to why I want to become a Chaplain in the National Guard. At my initial visit with the recruiter I filled out the forms needed to request my physical. So now I am waiting to hear back as to when my physical is scheduled. I've been told that once the physical is done the remainder of the process goes fairly quickly and smoothly. Right now the only thing that I can imagine that would hold me up in this process is my weight. To be accepted without any problem I need to weigh 195 according to my height and age. Currently I'm 225 so I have some pounds to lose, but I know that I can do it. It's just easier being overweight. I now that's not the best outlook to have on life but if you take a serious look at being healthy versus being overweight, being overweight is easier AND cheaper. For the past few weeks I've been trying to watch what I eat, how much I eat, and trying to walk at least a mile everyday. Going to eat something "healthy" or whatever for lunch at some places is almost $1-$2 more in price. No wonder MS is the largest state in the Union. I guess eating healthy at a restaurant will help stimulate the economy, but so far all it has stimulated is my appetite for a couple of combo meals at Taco Bell. Anyway, enough of my soapbox rambling. To help the weight loss process I have joined a local gym and have been faithful in working out. Maybe in a week or so I will see some results! So for now I ask for your prayers to continue losing weight and that all will go well with my physical, whenever that might be.

I do want to say thanks to a new friend, John Branning. He's pastor at Crystal Springs UMC and is the process of becoming a Chaplain. He's already completed seminary so all he has to do is complete Chaplain training and then he will be bonafide Chaplain in the MS National Guard. He's been the greatest blessing in helping me with this process of joining the Guard. Thanks LT for all the help and support and for always answering my questions! Now if he'd just give me my National Guard coffee mug we'll be all square...

Until the next time. Stay strong and focused in God and what God gives you to do!