Wyandotte Woman Pledging $1 for Every Pound Lost
Wyandotte Patch blogger Pamela Rising is using her weight loss journey as a way to support Waynewright Community Meals, a soup kitchen ran out of First Congregational Church of Wyandotte.
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Pamela Rising is ready to celebrate each morning being a brand new day.
The Wyandotte woman said she’s going public with her serious health issues as a way to help others in a similar situation.
And also, as a way to keep her own journey in check to ensure she stays on the right path.
The mother of three and grandmother of one is on permanent disability and unable to work due to a myriad of health problems, including diabetes, arthritis and neuropathy.
Her health issues have caused her to go blind and suffer a mild stroke.
“I don’t have your everyday diabetes like other people have,” she said, while chopping vegetables. “Mine is much worse. I’ll never feel my toes or the bottom of my feet again. But, the sass is in full demand. I have no shortage of sass.”
In order to improve her health, Rising said, she’s on a mission to lose weight and to lower her diabetic sugar levels.
For some extra motivation, she’s decided to donate $1 for every pound that she loses. The money will be given to Waynewright Community Meals, a soup kitchen operated out of First Congregational Church of Wyandotte.
“If I were to pledge money to the food pantry, I knew that I would be more apt to lose weight,” she said.
Rising is hoping to find a local nutritionist or personal trainer who’s willing to weigh her officially each week.
“I’m willing to stand on a scale wherever in front of God,” she said. “I can weigh myself, but since there’s money involved, I would like to be weighed publicly so that everyone knows it’s on the up and up. Then, maybe, too, others will hear about what I’m doing and can benefit from it.”
To help add even more of a public spotlight on her battle, Rising has begun blogging about her journey on Wyandotte Patch.
“My diabetes has become very much out of control and is threatening me in a mean way,” she said. “I believe that the story could very much help others in my situation. I would love to do what I can to get my story out so that I can help others, and in turn, have even more reason to keep moving in a positive direction."
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Waynewright Community Meals - First Congregational Church
Weekly on Saturdays and Wednesdays at 12:00 pm–1:00 pm -
First Congregational Church of Wyandotte
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Pamela Rising
Joined Patch Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Janice
7:55 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Great idea Pamela. Looking forward to your weight loss and health updates.
Doug Pettigrew
8:42 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Pam, I am so proud of you!!!!!!
You have the kind of determination I admire -- I know you can make this happen! Waynewright Community Meals really appreciates your support, too!!!!!!
Mary Washko
8:51 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012
What courage and honesty, Pamela!!!! I belong to the "Y" and don't go....yeah, I'm to lazy! But, I'm willing to go the journey with you and pledge $1 for every pound I lose. Would the "Y" be suffient? Let me know! God Bless you and your family.....
Pamela Rising
11:29 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012
I would like to say for the record that I am legally blind. I have lost all of the vision in my right eye from the diabetes. My left eye still has some of it's vision.
Thank you Janice and Doug for such wonderful, encouraging words. They really do touch my heart.
Mary, I am thrilled to have someone else on this little adventure with me. Promise that you will keep me posted on your progress!
Nancy L
11:39 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Pam, I, too, am extremely proud of you!!. Not many people would have the courage to make this statement publicly and make this kind of committment. Therefore, I, too, pledge a $1.00 for every pound I lose to the Waynewright Community meals. Nancy
Jason Alley
12:25 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012
I'm happy to announce that Mike Navin, a personal trainer from Wyandotte who also blogs on Wyandotte Patch, has agreed to oversee Pam's weekly weigh-in sessions. Thanks to both of you for sharing your journeys with us. As we can see from the comments posted so far, it's already been an encouragement to others.
Anna Hardy Smith
1:16 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012
That's awesome! I've hit 71 lbs down, half way to my goal, but no personal trainer. One day when I can afford it, I'll be all over that, too. Good luck, Pamela! It's a challenge but you can do it.
Pamela Rising
2:49 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Well ladies, we will have to come up with somewhere to meet once in a while in support group style! I would love the chance to talk to you in person!
Thank you Mike Navin for offering your help. I'm sure that it will make things go even better for me. I would also like to thank Jason Alley for allowing me the opportunity to get my story out there!
Mary Washko
2:02 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Well, everyone it's official! I weighed in at the "Y" and I let Andrew see what my weight was! He didn't want to look but, I told him he HAD to so we can be sure! Okay, now here come the hard part! Whew! ;)
Pamela Rising
6:41 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012
Amazing job Mary for putting out there that first step! I'm really proud of you. The courage to make the first step in a new you is HUGE! I can't wait to hear about your progress.
KATHY SLACK
4:18 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
AWWW Miss Pam..I am so proud of you as always!!!! HUGS!!!!! Are you going to walking again like before??? I can plop kiddos in the stroller! Let me know!!
Pamela Rising
7:37 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thank you Kathy! Yes, I will be walking. Since this is something I shouldn't do by myself I am very much like the family pet. I wait anxiously by the front door for someone to walk me! LOL I would love a friend to walk with. :D