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.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
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.
Holiday Weekend
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1Corinthians 10:31
Holiday Weekend + BBQ = GOOD EATS! Eating more than normal but not as much as I use to eat. I had a small deer tenderloin (YUM) and 1/4 piece of pork steak with baked beans and cole slaw. I dare not calorie count but I will be accountable for what I eat. The kids and I are making oatmeal raisin cookies as our sweet treat for the weekend. The best part of this weekend is being with my family who all love the LORD. Glory be to God today and forever more! Blessings.
Holiday Weekend + BBQ = GOOD EATS! Eating more than normal but not as much as I use to eat. I had a small deer tenderloin (YUM) and 1/4 piece of pork steak with baked beans and cole slaw. I dare not calorie count but I will be accountable for what I eat. The kids and I are making oatmeal raisin cookies as our sweet treat for the weekend. The best part of this weekend is being with my family who all love the LORD. Glory be to God today and forever more! Blessings.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Day 69- temptation
"Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!" (NLT) Matthew 26:41
Fact: Temptation is all around us. My temptations involve a pantry full of junk. Cookies with chocolate in the middle, brownies, gummie candies, chips...need I go on. The important part is what I do with them. And lately, I eat them! Yeah, I said it, I have been eating bad things.
While preparing my mind for my upcoming Dr's visit in which I will most likely be released to begin exercising my logic goes to, "eat like you want right now because you will need to be on the strait and narrow when you begin to exercise to get the best benefits". EXCUSE! If I want to see something different then I must do something different. I have to eat good and not overdo eating anything. MODERATION.... pray my strength:).
Other than the junk this last week I have not been doing too terrible. I am encouraged. One day at a time with much prayer. That is how I stayed strong in the beginning but I kind of whittled away from praying over everything that I consider putting in my mouth. It really made a difference when I did pray over everything because I would resist the temptation of things that I did not need. The scripture at the top says it all and I am a witness that it works. So I say again...whatever your journey...this scripture principal can work for your situation.
Blessings.
Fact: Temptation is all around us. My temptations involve a pantry full of junk. Cookies with chocolate in the middle, brownies, gummie candies, chips...need I go on. The important part is what I do with them. And lately, I eat them! Yeah, I said it, I have been eating bad things.
While preparing my mind for my upcoming Dr's visit in which I will most likely be released to begin exercising my logic goes to, "eat like you want right now because you will need to be on the strait and narrow when you begin to exercise to get the best benefits". EXCUSE! If I want to see something different then I must do something different. I have to eat good and not overdo eating anything. MODERATION.... pray my strength:).
Other than the junk this last week I have not been doing too terrible. I am encouraged. One day at a time with much prayer. That is how I stayed strong in the beginning but I kind of whittled away from praying over everything that I consider putting in my mouth. It really made a difference when I did pray over everything because I would resist the temptation of things that I did not need. The scripture at the top says it all and I am a witness that it works. So I say again...whatever your journey...this scripture principal can work for your situation.
Blessings.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Day 62-Day by Day, by Day!
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect,
but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12
Though time keeps moving forward and the days turn to nights,
I have determined in my mind to continue to fight the good fight.
I will keep focus of the goal that is before me,
100 lbs of weight loss is what I'll one day see.
Will it be easy, "No" of course it won't be,
but this journey is what I have chose and I Believe..
I believe in my God who I am walking through this with,
I believe I will push toward this goal every day that I live.
Not quickly but slowly with my head held high,
through the days that I laugh successfully and the ones that I have to cry.
This journey is not for the faint at heart,
But it is for everyone who's willing to go day by day and just start.
Begin the journey over every morning new,
Make this a journey that you complete for you.
I have not obtained my goal or even come close,
but this time around the thing I focus on the most,
is merely trying and not giving up,
making good choices so that I can rise above.
Above failure, disappointment and expectations I set too high,
the best part about this journey is I just have to continue to try.
There is no failure, I will continue this until I am old.
Failure comes in not trying and not moving toward my goal.
Keep trying, move forward, you can do it my friend.
Even when you have gone backwards, dust off and try it again! erigneycreations
I have not had the best last couple of weeks with my eating. I am now able to get out of the house and not taking the steps I need to so that I can be prepared to eat good for every meal. With each journey out of the house I am exhausted and then come home to do something simple so I can sit and rest my foot. I realize that this has to stop in order for me to see the results that I want. I have to break my body down by fasting and start over again when I reach the point I have now of eating whatever I want. Once I fast then I can better handle the pressures of saying no to the things that are unhealthy. ON A POSITIVE NOTE: One thing that I have done is replaced my sweet craving snacks with yogurt. Yogurt is actually very sweet and satisfying. It is one step in the path of many changes that are yet to come. Keep praying for me and be encouraged in your journey remembering that many small changes can make big ones. Blessings.
Though time keeps moving forward and the days turn to nights,
I have determined in my mind to continue to fight the good fight.
I will keep focus of the goal that is before me,
100 lbs of weight loss is what I'll one day see.
Will it be easy, "No" of course it won't be,
but this journey is what I have chose and I Believe..
I believe in my God who I am walking through this with,
I believe I will push toward this goal every day that I live.
Not quickly but slowly with my head held high,
through the days that I laugh successfully and the ones that I have to cry.
This journey is not for the faint at heart,
But it is for everyone who's willing to go day by day and just start.
Begin the journey over every morning new,
Make this a journey that you complete for you.
I have not obtained my goal or even come close,
but this time around the thing I focus on the most,
is merely trying and not giving up,
making good choices so that I can rise above.
Above failure, disappointment and expectations I set too high,
the best part about this journey is I just have to continue to try.
There is no failure, I will continue this until I am old.
Failure comes in not trying and not moving toward my goal.
Keep trying, move forward, you can do it my friend.
Even when you have gone backwards, dust off and try it again! erigneycreations
I have not had the best last couple of weeks with my eating. I am now able to get out of the house and not taking the steps I need to so that I can be prepared to eat good for every meal. With each journey out of the house I am exhausted and then come home to do something simple so I can sit and rest my foot. I realize that this has to stop in order for me to see the results that I want. I have to break my body down by fasting and start over again when I reach the point I have now of eating whatever I want. Once I fast then I can better handle the pressures of saying no to the things that are unhealthy. ON A POSITIVE NOTE: One thing that I have done is replaced my sweet craving snacks with yogurt. Yogurt is actually very sweet and satisfying. It is one step in the path of many changes that are yet to come. Keep praying for me and be encouraged in your journey remembering that many small changes can make big ones. Blessings.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Praise God
And my tongue shall speak of your righteousness and of your praise all the day long. Psalms 35:28
Praise be to God almighty who is faithful, good and just. I am walking and in two shoes now! Though it will still take time to fully recover, I am so grateful to God my healer who has blessed me to make it this far. Only two more weeks until I am released by my Dr. to fully move into normal activities and I can't wait.
It is funny that after a life circumstance that puts you at a standstill you gain a new appreciation and passion for the everyday things of life. I long to exercise. My request to those of you reading is that you pray with me that God allow that passion for exercise to live for the rest of my days. Notice, I did not say let it last until I reach my goal. The fact is, I want to make life changes not reach the goal and stop.
How has my journey been lately....
My journey has been slow. I have not been faithful to eating low calorie meals. Today was one of the first days that I overindulge in anything. I had Olive Garden for lunch and I will just say two words...."BREAD STICKS". I do know that I have to learn to be disciplined even when I splurge (which I was not good with today). Moderation is the word for the day.
On a good note....
Now that I am up and moving I am seeing body changes. I have not weighed but I definitely see a difference in the way my clothing fits now and how it fit when I was sitting on the couch full time. I have to give thanks to God for that. I have much work to do in order to reach my goal. Please pray for me.
Praise be to God almighty who is faithful, good and just. I am walking and in two shoes now! Though it will still take time to fully recover, I am so grateful to God my healer who has blessed me to make it this far. Only two more weeks until I am released by my Dr. to fully move into normal activities and I can't wait.
It is funny that after a life circumstance that puts you at a standstill you gain a new appreciation and passion for the everyday things of life. I long to exercise. My request to those of you reading is that you pray with me that God allow that passion for exercise to live for the rest of my days. Notice, I did not say let it last until I reach my goal. The fact is, I want to make life changes not reach the goal and stop.
How has my journey been lately....
My journey has been slow. I have not been faithful to eating low calorie meals. Today was one of the first days that I overindulge in anything. I had Olive Garden for lunch and I will just say two words...."BREAD STICKS". I do know that I have to learn to be disciplined even when I splurge (which I was not good with today). Moderation is the word for the day.
On a good note....
Now that I am up and moving I am seeing body changes. I have not weighed but I definitely see a difference in the way my clothing fits now and how it fit when I was sitting on the couch full time. I have to give thanks to God for that. I have much work to do in order to reach my goal. Please pray for me.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Body
What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit which are God's. 1Corinthians 6:19-20
Nuggets to think on:
How does one glorify God in the body? Well, I don't have all of the answers but I imagine that taking care of the body would be a great start.
I have spent time reflecting on the past and how I made it to be the weight that I am now. During my last pregnancy I gained around 80lbs and I stayed there after having the baby. That was 11 years ago. In the last 11 years I have tried many things to lose weight. I just wanted to look good, feel good and be skinny. I prayed many a times for the Lord's help to lose weight. As I grew in my walk with God, I came to a realization that I was seeking weight loss all that time for the absolute wrong reason.
My body is the temple of the Holy Ghost. It is a vessel that has been entrusted to me while I am here on this Earth. It is my responsibility to take care of this temple in order to be healthy that I may fulfill what it is God has set before me to do. So, this time around I pray but for the right reason and I believe that God is enabling me to make the life changes necessary to be successful in my weight loss that I my indeed glorify Him in my body and spirit which are Gods.
What are you seeking God for? Are your desires for seeking this to glorify self or to honor and glorify God? Meditate on these questions as you spend time in prayer for your specific situation.
Prayer:
May every person that reads this be strengthened to carryout whatever journey you have placed before them. May you show them your way and your will for each specific situation and allow those that seek you to find peace and rest in you. May you let them see you in every aspect of life that they may remember to honor you at all times. In Jesus' precious name I ask this, Amen.
Nuggets to think on:
How does one glorify God in the body? Well, I don't have all of the answers but I imagine that taking care of the body would be a great start.
I have spent time reflecting on the past and how I made it to be the weight that I am now. During my last pregnancy I gained around 80lbs and I stayed there after having the baby. That was 11 years ago. In the last 11 years I have tried many things to lose weight. I just wanted to look good, feel good and be skinny. I prayed many a times for the Lord's help to lose weight. As I grew in my walk with God, I came to a realization that I was seeking weight loss all that time for the absolute wrong reason.
My body is the temple of the Holy Ghost. It is a vessel that has been entrusted to me while I am here on this Earth. It is my responsibility to take care of this temple in order to be healthy that I may fulfill what it is God has set before me to do. So, this time around I pray but for the right reason and I believe that God is enabling me to make the life changes necessary to be successful in my weight loss that I my indeed glorify Him in my body and spirit which are Gods.
What are you seeking God for? Are your desires for seeking this to glorify self or to honor and glorify God? Meditate on these questions as you spend time in prayer for your specific situation.
Prayer:
May every person that reads this be strengthened to carryout whatever journey you have placed before them. May you show them your way and your will for each specific situation and allow those that seek you to find peace and rest in you. May you let them see you in every aspect of life that they may remember to honor you at all times. In Jesus' precious name I ask this, Amen.
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