The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me,
and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7
Hello again! Long, long time no visit. I have been on the go and simply not taken the time to blog. Fortunately, today I have made time. I have lost 4.8 lbs. and that is all, but I will take it. I am thankful for every day and for every achievement. I do not have a steady exercise regiment yet. I know when I do that, things will take off. Honestly, I am moving forward, slowly but surely. I am still being conscience of what I eat. I eat anything but not in an over abundance. I am still working "step by step" and "day by day"! I am happy and praising God for the opportunity to face this challenge with my health and strength! I encourage anyone who is still reading this, be faithful and don't try to do things all at once in a sprint or you will lose your momentum. Build up, making small goals and doing whatever it is you have to do one step at a time and one day at a time.
Blessings.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Yet Holding On
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
I have probably already used this scripture. I wanted to let you all know that I am "Yet Holding On", to my faith and to the faith that will get me through this 100 lb journey. I am finally up and exercising and growing stronger daily. I don't feel any smaller and have not weighed in but I feel great. Had a lady today say I looked like I was losing weight. So, that made me feel good. My eating could be better but it is definitely better than when I began. As I have said from the start. I will do things slowly. This is not a race but the rest of my life. This is not a journey to be seen and impress anyone but one to take care of the temple that I have been given that I may remain healthy and be able to accomplish all that God sets before me. I am so excited. I will continue to keep you updated. Stay encouraged and know that whatever your journey, nothing is too hard when you keep God first. Love and blessings to you all! (Remember me in your prayers.)
I have probably already used this scripture. I wanted to let you all know that I am "Yet Holding On", to my faith and to the faith that will get me through this 100 lb journey. I am finally up and exercising and growing stronger daily. I don't feel any smaller and have not weighed in but I feel great. Had a lady today say I looked like I was losing weight. So, that made me feel good. My eating could be better but it is definitely better than when I began. As I have said from the start. I will do things slowly. This is not a race but the rest of my life. This is not a journey to be seen and impress anyone but one to take care of the temple that I have been given that I may remain healthy and be able to accomplish all that God sets before me. I am so excited. I will continue to keep you updated. Stay encouraged and know that whatever your journey, nothing is too hard when you keep God first. Love and blessings to you all! (Remember me in your prayers.)
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Back again-brief update.
...weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning Pslam 30:5
Just quickly checking in. The scripture above is what is in my heart right now as this day winds down. It has been interesting to say the least. Anywho(and yes I said who), I am still excited about this journey. As of Tuesday, I am released to walk and exercise by my foot doctor. On Wednesday I went for 3 mile walk (slowly but surely). I am on the go but I will check in soon with some real updates. Blessings.
Just quickly checking in. The scripture above is what is in my heart right now as this day winds down. It has been interesting to say the least. Anywho(and yes I said who), I am still excited about this journey. As of Tuesday, I am released to walk and exercise by my foot doctor. On Wednesday I went for 3 mile walk (slowly but surely). I am on the go but I will check in soon with some real updates. Blessings.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Perseverance!
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us
throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let
us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
Perseverance is one of the main keys to success. Giving up on a journey/task is the easy way out and yields no results. If we want results, we must indeed keep pressing in and on until we accomplish our goal and then keep going! This is so true in my instance. For weight loss, it is not a momentary journey but a lifelong journey. I am committed to making it to my 100lb journey and it is my prayer that you will be inspired to persevere and move forward towards whatever goal you have for yourself.
Though my blogging is not daily, I will keep updating it as I can. I have been on the go and by the time I end my day I fall out asleep. I am stealing a moment now to drop in to let you know what is going on with me.
So, it has been a couple of weeks since I updated you. I have been getting my body moving more and more, though I am not yet released to walking for exercise and have to rest my foot often. I have been cutting down on my eating. When I eat I try to eat more vergy's than anything and if I am still hungry, I eat more vegy's instead of meat or junk. I have learned that a good breakfast of substance makes me feel full and helps me to not be hungry through the day. I eat oatmeal and raisins most mornings. Sometimes I eat cheerios. I know that I have much work to do with my eating habits and with doing all that it takes to loss such a large amount of weight but my confidence is in the LORD and I can't wait to get there.
Continue to pray for me! Blessings.
Perseverance is one of the main keys to success. Giving up on a journey/task is the easy way out and yields no results. If we want results, we must indeed keep pressing in and on until we accomplish our goal and then keep going! This is so true in my instance. For weight loss, it is not a momentary journey but a lifelong journey. I am committed to making it to my 100lb journey and it is my prayer that you will be inspired to persevere and move forward towards whatever goal you have for yourself.
Though my blogging is not daily, I will keep updating it as I can. I have been on the go and by the time I end my day I fall out asleep. I am stealing a moment now to drop in to let you know what is going on with me.
So, it has been a couple of weeks since I updated you. I have been getting my body moving more and more, though I am not yet released to walking for exercise and have to rest my foot often. I have been cutting down on my eating. When I eat I try to eat more vergy's than anything and if I am still hungry, I eat more vegy's instead of meat or junk. I have learned that a good breakfast of substance makes me feel full and helps me to not be hungry through the day. I eat oatmeal and raisins most mornings. Sometimes I eat cheerios. I know that I have much work to do with my eating habits and with doing all that it takes to loss such a large amount of weight but my confidence is in the LORD and I can't wait to get there.
Continue to pray for me! Blessings.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Time for change up?
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of
refreshing may come from the Lord...Acts 3:19
I must confess, repent and turn from my sins. Though not often discussed, gluttony is one of the many excesses that we have that is not something we should be found doing. I have had years of this. Now that I am taking inventory of my life and really making great changes and efforts to no longer be an avid gluttonalist (no such word--made it up) reality has set in. Fact is, yes I am doing way better than I was, but I am still not doing good and I HAVE TO DO MORE.
I think the saying is, "If you want to see something different then you must do something different". I felt like I was seeing results since I have been up and about. My clothing fits better and things seem to be shaping up....NOTICE, I said seem to be. I went to the Doctor yesterday and I have not lost a pound. I have actually gained 3. So, now that I am still not to be exercising even lightly, it is time to cut away some food and do things that don't involve my foot. With the quote at the beginning in mind, I have to do something different. I am not going to fail at this. I know that it will take time but upward is not the direction I am seeking to go in this 100lb journey. Someone asked me to share a journey with them on a 60 day fast for summer of sweets and junk. Sounds like a plan for a kick start to my body moving towards my goal - in the correct direction. I am determined and I will succeed with time. It will take hard work, much effort, and time. Please continue to pray for me and I will keep you posted.
This is the journey of my lifetime!
Blessings.
I must confess, repent and turn from my sins. Though not often discussed, gluttony is one of the many excesses that we have that is not something we should be found doing. I have had years of this. Now that I am taking inventory of my life and really making great changes and efforts to no longer be an avid gluttonalist (no such word--made it up) reality has set in. Fact is, yes I am doing way better than I was, but I am still not doing good and I HAVE TO DO MORE.
I think the saying is, "If you want to see something different then you must do something different". I felt like I was seeing results since I have been up and about. My clothing fits better and things seem to be shaping up....NOTICE, I said seem to be. I went to the Doctor yesterday and I have not lost a pound. I have actually gained 3. So, now that I am still not to be exercising even lightly, it is time to cut away some food and do things that don't involve my foot. With the quote at the beginning in mind, I have to do something different. I am not going to fail at this. I know that it will take time but upward is not the direction I am seeking to go in this 100lb journey. Someone asked me to share a journey with them on a 60 day fast for summer of sweets and junk. Sounds like a plan for a kick start to my body moving towards my goal - in the correct direction. I am determined and I will succeed with time. It will take hard work, much effort, and time. Please continue to pray for me and I will keep you posted.
This is the journey of my lifetime!
Blessings.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Day 65 - Busy, busy, busy.
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give. Galatians 6:9
I have had many days of not counting calories and am still awaiting the Dr's permission to exercise but I will not quit. I refuse to allow myself to grow weary because I know that God's word is true and I shall reap if I do not give up. I encourage you all to do the same. It may take some time, trial and error and be very difficult but you must continue in order to reap the whatever your harvest is.
Blessings.
I have had many days of not counting calories and am still awaiting the Dr's permission to exercise but I will not quit. I refuse to allow myself to grow weary because I know that God's word is true and I shall reap if I do not give up. I encourage you all to do the same. It may take some time, trial and error and be very difficult but you must continue in order to reap the whatever your harvest is.
Blessings.
Day 66- Huhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2
It has been a challenge for me to blog often as I have been trying to do it at night before bed. That has to change. I have been clunking out by the time night comes. Mornings are just better anyway. Morning time gives me fresh perspective and begins my day with the goal that I have set before myself.
Huhhhhhhhh is what came to my mind when I thought of what to title today's blog. I woke early this morning and have done many things by this point, and it is on 7:58am. My day is just beginning. I am working to get my house in order because I will be on the go at 10. Yeah, On my mark..get set...GO; that kinda GO! That is not a sigh of misery but one of, where do I begin. The kids school year is winding down and there are non-stop events. Couple that with life and a busy woman am I but I am loving every minute of it.
We often use business as an excuse to not take care of ourselves. We don't have time to exercise but we can watch and hour long TV show while sitting on our duffs. We can't eat right because we are on the go and just don't have the resources to do what needs to be done so instead of trying we make no efforts at all. I am here today to say, "All you have to do is start and try!" Failure comes when we don't try and/or quit trying. We have become such a sedentary people. We do what we have to do but when it comes to our needs we short change ourselves. How beneficial would it be if instead of just sitting on the couch watching TV you began to do exercises such as sit ups, jumping jacks or leg lifts or keep it simple with arm raises.
I spoke to someone yesterday who said something amazing. She said though we volunteer for things we need to begin to move in it as if our next meal depended on it (which is so true). But my thought today goes to what if I done this with weight loss. Passionately not passively. What if you did that with what you are working towards. Not because you need to, not because you have to but out of sheer willingness and determination.
I encourage you to take your GO to the next level by investing in taking care of you and by living passionately and allowing God to truly step in as he is your strength and your song. If you have not yet gotten to know God, he can be your salvation too. Seek Him for who He is and you will find what you need!
Blessings.
It has been a challenge for me to blog often as I have been trying to do it at night before bed. That has to change. I have been clunking out by the time night comes. Mornings are just better anyway. Morning time gives me fresh perspective and begins my day with the goal that I have set before myself.
Huhhhhhhhh is what came to my mind when I thought of what to title today's blog. I woke early this morning and have done many things by this point, and it is on 7:58am. My day is just beginning. I am working to get my house in order because I will be on the go at 10. Yeah, On my mark..get set...GO; that kinda GO! That is not a sigh of misery but one of, where do I begin. The kids school year is winding down and there are non-stop events. Couple that with life and a busy woman am I but I am loving every minute of it.
We often use business as an excuse to not take care of ourselves. We don't have time to exercise but we can watch and hour long TV show while sitting on our duffs. We can't eat right because we are on the go and just don't have the resources to do what needs to be done so instead of trying we make no efforts at all. I am here today to say, "All you have to do is start and try!" Failure comes when we don't try and/or quit trying. We have become such a sedentary people. We do what we have to do but when it comes to our needs we short change ourselves. How beneficial would it be if instead of just sitting on the couch watching TV you began to do exercises such as sit ups, jumping jacks or leg lifts or keep it simple with arm raises.
I spoke to someone yesterday who said something amazing. She said though we volunteer for things we need to begin to move in it as if our next meal depended on it (which is so true). But my thought today goes to what if I done this with weight loss. Passionately not passively. What if you did that with what you are working towards. Not because you need to, not because you have to but out of sheer willingness and determination.
I encourage you to take your GO to the next level by investing in taking care of you and by living passionately and allowing God to truly step in as he is your strength and your song. If you have not yet gotten to know God, he can be your salvation too. Seek Him for who He is and you will find what you need!
Blessings.
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