Wrong Question - Part I

This is a message God gave me yesterday that I just started preaching out loud to myself when no one else was home. Please note God gets all the glory for this. He gave this to me to empower me. I pray it will do the same for you.

When someone asks me "How did you lose weight?", I have learned that they are asking the wrong question. Because honestly, when you think about it, everyone knows HOW to lose weight. Everyone. Two words. Diet & Exercise. That is how. You aren't going to be able to do it any other way and have success losing and keeping it off! It just ain't gonna happen.

So then what is the question that should be asked? I am convinced, from my past experiences that it should be "Why did you lose the weight?" or to make it more personal, which is what needs to be done, one should ask, "Why do I need to lose the weight?". Why do you need to? Why do you want to? What is your reason? Is it to look good? Is it to be healthier? Maybe you need to go deeper. What is the real reason you look at people who are thin or have lost weight and feel that longing to be like them? Is it so you can feel better physically? Is it so you will be around to see your kids graduate? Get married? Is it to be able to see your grandkids not only grow up but play with them before they do grow up? Or could it be even more personal, like, so you will fit into your spouse's arms? Maybe you need to lose the weight because you know you are not able to physically do what you are called to do. Are you not able to fulfill your purpose because of too much extra weight or you aren't physically in shape? 

What is your "Why?" Until you are able to answer that question openly and honestly you will continue to try and fail at losing weight or getting in shape. Think about it. Pray about it. Ask the One who knows all things to reveal it to you.  And be ready to do some hard looking at your life. 

When you have the answer read Part II.

Encouragement for the Soul

“I freed a thousand slaves.  I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.” Harriet Tubman

I was a slave to my food addiction, but I didn't know it.  I would do whatever it wanted me to do. I never said no, but always thought I was in control. Some control, I coward in front of cake. I whined for lack of chocolate. I was no match for the power of food, and had no idea what a stronghold it was to me.

However,

I am freed in the name of Jesus Christ, who is my strength!! I don't have to bow to my addictions anymore. I no longer have to feel ashamed and weak. I am not strong in my own strength but in the Creator of all things, Jehovah God. He is my strength; He is my provider; He is my healer. He has broken my chains of slavery, for I was in bondage to food, and has set me free. 

Free to live my life on purpose! With a purpose! For a purpose! Praise be to Him alone!

-Just had to share that! 

Struggle

As the title denotes, I have really been struggling! And then lying to myself that I am not. I am! I don't want to give up. I just really don't know what else to do. In doing nothing I kinda have given up. Been slipping on my diet. Just a small bit everyday, but it is everyday. I tell myself that it isn't that bad, but it is. It starts with a little bit and grows from there. I also tell myself not to be so hard on myself, I will get back on course, but I haven't gotten back on course and it has been over two weeks!! I lie and say, Tomorrow, I will get back on it Tomorrow....but tomorrow never comes.

Please pray tomorrow comes soon!

Party!! what to have that I can eat...

My son Timothy graduated tonight. So we had a small party for him. That is probably the hardest part for me in my weightloss journey (wlj). I never know what kind of food to fix or serve and celebrations call for cakes! There needs to be a healthier solution. I did get cupcakes so there were single servings. I ate 3/4th of it. But I had fried chicken and potato salad also! It was quick to buy and easy. I didn't have time to fix anything myself,so I took the easy way out.
Everyone liked it, and Tim was blessed and had a great time. I can't believe how grown up he is!
What would be a good alternative to cake?

Truth

I heard a great saying today and thought it was worth sharing.

"I am not going to miss out on something great just because it might also be hard"

Losing weight is one of the hardest things I have had to do. However it is also the best things I have had to do. It is coming off way too slowly for my liking, but it is coming off. It has been hard, very hard, and at times painful. But I feel so much better and at least I know I am doing all I can.

While it hasn't been easy, it has been easier knowing I have people who support me through this. I am so thankful for my sister, friends, and for my trainer, Ryan. I am not sure I would keep going without them! I gain so much encouragement from them.

Also I have to add Marc has been my best supporter! He doesn't know the right things to say all the time, but I know he means well and that he believes in me. I also know if I never lost another pound, he would still love me. Nothing better than that!


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Not good! Unacceptable....Downright depressing

I weighed myself today. I have gained 1 pound. GAINED!!!! What the heck!!I am so frustrated. I cried my eyes out all morning. Marc was of no comfort and only yelled at me for weighing myself. He didn't even try to comfort me! I won't say what I think of him right now, cause I rather not think of him!

No word on the elliptical - and the fitness center closes after this week for two weeks!

After weighing myself this morning I threw away the rest of the cake (which was practically the whole thing!) I can blame myself for eating three pieces of that. But really in three weeks of eating right (with one day slipping) and exercising and riding the elliptical, I actually gain weight!!

Makes me wonder, "Am I supposed to be huge?" I am tired of being so fat!!

I will not give up, what is there to give up really. I enjoy exercising. I like eating healthy food. I am just so frustrated right now.

 Few hours later...
Okay after reading past blogs and talking it out with people, I am in a better frame of mind. Seems I need to take my own advice and stop whining, remember it is a slow process, and just keep going! Just keep walking, putting one foot in front of the other.