When I first started this weight loss journey I decided that I needed an anchor, something that actually meant something to me, from my heart. Something that would keep me on track in the tough times. I’ve never had an anchor before, I never thought I needed one.
Until now.
In a future post, I’ll be digging deep down as to why I think I’ve become to overweight and unhappy (that’s coming up) but for now….
Let’s look for a minute at what an anchor actually means from Dictionary.com:
any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
a person or thing that can be relied on for support, stability, or security; mainstay: Hope was his only anchor.
Like I said, I’m not going to get too heavy in this post but going into this new journey I knew I needed this. According to the first definition there, an anchor is strong, it’s a force that is stable and provides serious power. It holds a vessel which is a ship or a boat. It keeps it from moving, it holds it down.
In the second definition it talks more about relying on something or someone for help, to keep you safe and give you support.
I ask you, what is your anchor?
I’d like to share with you my own anchor’s and how they are helping me.
1) God is my Anchor – I have always known that God is with me always, but what I have learned is that He will never leave me and that I can rely on Him for ALL things. When my daughter was fighting cancer from 2007 – 2009 I relied on God for everything my hopes for my baby, my dreams for her future, a very sound mind through the turmoil, strength through the scary parts and a hug every night when I lay my head down. I felt His presence in a huge way. The biggest thing for me during that time was I was able to focus on my daughter and not worry about being an emotional wreck – I was strong and I know it was because of Him. Through every single blood transfusion, through every single operation, through her miraculous stem cell transplant. I was strong and so was my daughter. We had many laughs through those hospital days, all I can say is God is good!
(I know I said I wouldn’t get heavy, so here are some lighter thoughts for you)
2) The Color Pink Is My Anchor – I purchased an Iphone – I was a cell phone hold out for long enough. This I have to say was the best decision ever because the case I got for it was PINK. Of course pink represents to me women cancer awareness which of course reminds me of my daughter. But Pink also reminds me that I am more than just a Mom, I am a WOMAN, through and through. No more abusing myself, no more bad words to myself, no more character deflating thoughts. I am a woman, I am beautiful and that’s all there is to it. So, I started with a pink Iphone and then I wanted pink shampoo. So I went over to Wal-Mart and got my Herbal Essences PINK shampoo. I also grabbed a black bag with silky pink lining. 
The funny thing is this PINK thing has really hit my brain because when I got home to take pictures of everything I realized there was way more pink that I bought without even realizing it! You can see the new pink razor, pink shaving cream, pink gum and more. I had a little chuckle and know that this PINK thing is working.
The funny thing is this PINK thing has really hit my brain because when I got home to take pictures of everything I realized there was way more pink that I bought without even realizing it! You can see the new pink razor, pink shaving cream, pink gum and more. I had a little chuckle and know that this PINK thing is working.
3) Plus Size Bloggers – Seriously, I LOVE this site. I was so happy to take it over from Kelly and knew in my heart of hearts this was the RIGHT decision for me. I realized what an Anchor this site was for me when I was planning to go to the movies with my husband (who has lost almost 90lbs by the way…) and all I could think about all day long was how much I was going to enjoy the big bag of skittles (you know that kind that’s meant for 4 people) while I watched the movie. I posted my pictures that day and shared more of my journey and why I’m on the road to weight loss and then something happened. A very kind Shan wrote this to me:
Hey Vera I just wanted to add how pretty you are. This is such a good picture of you! Just saying hi reading your blog.
Shan
Just that ONE little comment stopped me from eating the skittles that night, it also covered me when the pizza came around by hubby. I just sat there and chewed my PINK gum. LOL! That makes me laugh but it also truly warms my heart that someone actually cared enough to stop by and let me know they thought I was beautiful. So here I’d like to say to you reading this today, “YOU are beautiful too!” Thanks so much Shan, you’re such a wonderful member here. You can see Shan’s blog here “The Me Within.”
I’m sure I will collect more Anchors as I go along – do you have any?
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God is my number 1 Anchor but if you have see my blog pink is my anchor too!
Shan
Hey Shan,
Oh right I didn’t even notice that. I love the fact that it’s special to you and mostly just you know about it.
It’s super helpful to me.
- Vera