Day 3 of the rest of my life

"...I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11

This has always been a goal of mine.  I encourage you to be content in the journey ahead of you where ever yours path may lead.  When God calls you to make a change, don't act as if it is punishment.  We must realize that God does have a plan for our life and we must trust Him.
This choice to lose weight is one day at a time and one change at a time.  Today took another step in my process.  I have moved from not eating junk, to eating very healthy, to counting calories, and today to evaluating and adjusting my caloric intake.  Oh did I get a surprise!  I realized today that while I am eating heartily and working hard to keep my meals low in calories that my total caloric intake is too low.  For anyone who doesn't know about weight loss and calories, when you don't get enough your body goes into starvation mode and stores fat (NOT GOOD).  My caloric intake was barely 1000 calories each day this week.  I had to adjust with some healthy additions to get my count up and still am having a difficult time reaching an acceptable count for a woman (which is listed as 1800 per day via USDA Dietary Guidelines for a woman my age).  So, I am working on healthy add-ins/snacks to fix this.  This is my challenge for today. 

There is much to think about and consider on this journey.  When will I see a difference?  How long will this really take?  Am I doing enough?  But when  these questions arise I laugh like never before because this time my focus is different.  While those are excellent questions I am choosing to seek God to lead me and I am trusting that He will do just that.

The Bible tells us that God will keep us in perfect peace if we keep our mind on Him, because we trusts in Him (Isaiah 26:3 in my words).  There is nothing like the peace of God.  Put your mind on the LORD and keep it there. 

Though change is not always easy we can make the best of it and it can be enjoyed.  I am truly enjoying this journey and sharing it makes it that much more pleasant.  Learn contentment and keep your mind on the LORD that you may have peace, as only God can give.  

God's Blessings.