This last week was not so great. Somewhere along the way I got ambushed by the same old thoughts - you'll never make it, just because you've done well for a few days doesn't mean you can see thru til the end, etc.
Well - whatever! He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world! I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me.
We are leaving tomorrow to go camping and I plan to do a lot of hiking. Next week the scale will report good things.
I am re-focused and my thoughts are toward the strength that come thru Christ alone.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Praise the Lord!
I jumped on the scale this morning....or more accurately, softly and gingerly stepped on the scale this morning.....I am down 1.5 pounds from Monday. wow. All of the glory is God's. I am praying everyday - Lord help me to make wise decisions. Let the desire to enlarge my territory outweigh the temptation to eat yukkyness. Praise His Holy Name. I've still got such a long way to go and I haven't even incorporated any real exercise or play into my day.....just walking back and forth to the restroom way more times in the day!
The Lord is my Rock and my Salvation! He is an everlasting peace in my soul. My heart leaps within me.
The Lord is my Rock and my Salvation! He is an everlasting peace in my soul. My heart leaps within me.
Monday, March 1, 2010
We've pulled out of the driveway.
Took my official beginning weight today. From where I was one week ago until this morning - I have lost 9 pounds. Of that - I would say that 3-4 are legit. The rest was hormonal. I am spending each day thanking God and asking Him to continue to help me make wise decisions and better decisions.
I am so excited to see the way that God moves in my life.
Not much more to say tonight. Off to read just wanted to acknowledge that the first week of this journey was awesome! In the scheme of things - I've really just pulled out of the driveway. There is a long road ahead of me. But it is not a long and dreary road - it is a road that will be full of adventure, some trials, some victories and life in general. Praise God - He is driving!
I am so excited to see the way that God moves in my life.
Not much more to say tonight. Off to read just wanted to acknowledge that the first week of this journey was awesome! In the scheme of things - I've really just pulled out of the driveway. There is a long road ahead of me. But it is not a long and dreary road - it is a road that will be full of adventure, some trials, some victories and life in general. Praise God - He is driving!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Seven Healers
Haven't had time to write the last few days but I just have to say that it has been a great week. I am feeling more in tune with my body and I am turning to the Lord way more often.
I have weighed but considering the time of the month that it is I won't have an official beginning weight until next Monday morning.
I've been focusing on the Seven Healers mentioned in the book - Air, Water, Sleep, Food, Play, Relationships and Purpose. I have felt results from this primarily in that I have not had the afternoon tired's this week. I am thinking about what I am eating and making good choices. Not perfect for sure - but better than I have for a while. I am drinking at least 64 ounces of water and only one (at the most, two) soda's. I am focusing on breathing. I know my purpose. I have been a bit cranky and so my relationships may need some mending next week :-) Need to work more on fitting in some play. We did play the Wii one night and I have tried to walk more during the day just as a part of normal activity.
I know this is just the beginning of a long journey but I am ready for it. This weekend I need to set up my profile on her...oh, wait - not this weekend - VERY BUSY...maybe next week? Anyway - need to set up my profile and learn how to insert photos. Then I need to get brave and let folks know that I'm blogging so I am not the only one reading this.
Life is good and God is so amazing. The way He works in our lives is a daily testament to how much He loves us.
I have weighed but considering the time of the month that it is I won't have an official beginning weight until next Monday morning.
I've been focusing on the Seven Healers mentioned in the book - Air, Water, Sleep, Food, Play, Relationships and Purpose. I have felt results from this primarily in that I have not had the afternoon tired's this week. I am thinking about what I am eating and making good choices. Not perfect for sure - but better than I have for a while. I am drinking at least 64 ounces of water and only one (at the most, two) soda's. I am focusing on breathing. I know my purpose. I have been a bit cranky and so my relationships may need some mending next week :-) Need to work more on fitting in some play. We did play the Wii one night and I have tried to walk more during the day just as a part of normal activity.
I know this is just the beginning of a long journey but I am ready for it. This weekend I need to set up my profile on her...oh, wait - not this weekend - VERY BUSY...maybe next week? Anyway - need to set up my profile and learn how to insert photos. Then I need to get brave and let folks know that I'm blogging so I am not the only one reading this.
Life is good and God is so amazing. The way He works in our lives is a daily testament to how much He loves us.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Wisdom
Continuing to read the book "Weight Loss the Jabez Way" - was disappointed to see that the author recommended Landmark Forum. Admittedly - the only thing I really know about it is that the only people I have heard of who had done it or recommended it were very New Age. So a definite red flag has gone up in my mind.
That's the way it is though - we need to constantly be aware of what we are putting into our heads and hearts. I haven't seen anything else in the book that has alarmed me and so I am going forward. This is where discernment is put into action. Take what is good and leave the rest.
The phrase that totally jumped at me tonight was this: "wisdom is choosing to do today what you are going to be happy with later on". Profound, huh? How many times do I eat something that at that very moment it seems like the 'right' thing to do....diet starts Monday, feeling PMSy so I deserve to eat whatever, pulling into the drive thru to scarf down something that only I will know about...the list goes on and on. With each one of these - 'later on' brings self berating and loathing. 'Later on' brings a heavy gut because I just had to eat _____ on the way home but then dinner is right around the corner. Dumb things.
So today I add to my list - choose to do what you (I) will be happy with later.
Also - at church tonight the verse James 5:16 was a focus as we talked about "Blessed are the pure in heart..." and we were instructed that we should admit our sins to ourselves, to God and then also to a trusted individual. Ironically - that same verse was mentioned in my book tonight. Could this be God telling me that He is serious about this?
It's a tough one. I will gladly listen to anyone who needs an ear and will keep it to myself forever but I am not quite to quick to trust anyone else. I need to think about who I would consider trustworthy.
That's the way it is though - we need to constantly be aware of what we are putting into our heads and hearts. I haven't seen anything else in the book that has alarmed me and so I am going forward. This is where discernment is put into action. Take what is good and leave the rest.
The phrase that totally jumped at me tonight was this: "wisdom is choosing to do today what you are going to be happy with later on". Profound, huh? How many times do I eat something that at that very moment it seems like the 'right' thing to do....diet starts Monday, feeling PMSy so I deserve to eat whatever, pulling into the drive thru to scarf down something that only I will know about...the list goes on and on. With each one of these - 'later on' brings self berating and loathing. 'Later on' brings a heavy gut because I just had to eat _____ on the way home but then dinner is right around the corner. Dumb things.
So today I add to my list - choose to do what you (I) will be happy with later.
Also - at church tonight the verse James 5:16 was a focus as we talked about "Blessed are the pure in heart..." and we were instructed that we should admit our sins to ourselves, to God and then also to a trusted individual. Ironically - that same verse was mentioned in my book tonight. Could this be God telling me that He is serious about this?
It's a tough one. I will gladly listen to anyone who needs an ear and will keep it to myself forever but I am not quite to quick to trust anyone else. I need to think about who I would consider trustworthy.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
How I chose the title
I am reading the book "Weight Loss the Jabez Way" by Scott Conard, MD. My thought before beginning the book was how, exactly, does the phrase 'enlarge my territory' play into this? Enlarge means to grow...well - I'm big enough thankyouverymuch. However, when I read the way this applied it was my lightbulb moment.
As a kid and teen I was active and enjoyed life and sports. As an adult gaining pound after pound after pound - I've watched my life slip away. More and more activities that I enjoyed slid away as I could no longer do them. Dr. Conard's application of 'enlarge my territory' is reclaiming your life - the activities, the sports, the enjoyment that has been gone for so long. Amazing - right?
Today is the first day of this journey. As a matter of fact it has been less than one hour since I read that life changing paragraph. Oh - I must say that I have gained more from the book already but this is my motivator. What am I looking forward to regaining? Flying with confidence. I love to travel but hate to fly because I overflow into the seat next to me and the armrests bruise my legs. I have a trip to Dallas planned for next fall - I anticipate flying comforatbly. I am also looking forward to getting down on the ground to play with Aiden, Rosie and Madi...when she gets bigger. I want to enjoy every minute of my time with her and I want her to remember having fun with her crazy grandma. I can't wait to go hiking and not dread the return hike because I've expended all of my energy on the way out. I can't wait for my knees to quit giving me fits when I climb stairs. Oh yeah - I've got territory to enlarge!
As a kid and teen I was active and enjoyed life and sports. As an adult gaining pound after pound after pound - I've watched my life slip away. More and more activities that I enjoyed slid away as I could no longer do them. Dr. Conard's application of 'enlarge my territory' is reclaiming your life - the activities, the sports, the enjoyment that has been gone for so long. Amazing - right?
Today is the first day of this journey. As a matter of fact it has been less than one hour since I read that life changing paragraph. Oh - I must say that I have gained more from the book already but this is my motivator. What am I looking forward to regaining? Flying with confidence. I love to travel but hate to fly because I overflow into the seat next to me and the armrests bruise my legs. I have a trip to Dallas planned for next fall - I anticipate flying comforatbly. I am also looking forward to getting down on the ground to play with Aiden, Rosie and Madi...when she gets bigger. I want to enjoy every minute of my time with her and I want her to remember having fun with her crazy grandma. I can't wait to go hiking and not dread the return hike because I've expended all of my energy on the way out. I can't wait for my knees to quit giving me fits when I climb stairs. Oh yeah - I've got territory to enlarge!
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