So, I'm on week three of my weight loss program. I'm doing the liquid program, OUTLOOK, hosted by Baptist Medical Center. Each Wednesday I go weigh in and attend a 30-minute class that teaches me how to eat properly, exercise properly, and for general support with my classmates. There were a lot of people in class this week; it was nice to see so many people in the same boat as me. :) So far I've lost six pounds! That doesn't seem like a lot (especially since Jeff has lost 68 since October 1st), but it's a start and I'm happy about it. (If you haven't seen Jeff lately, it's worth taking a look - he looks fantastic!)
Anyway, I went for my "assessment" at the Baptist HealthPlex (gym) yesterday and begin working out this morning. I got there at 8, did 20 minutes on the NuStep Machine and got to work by 9, give or take a few minutes. I'm excited about this new lifestyle change. Please pray for me that I'll continue to do well and that I will be able to teach my children a healthier choice of eating and exercising habits. I know they take their cues from me...SCARY!!!!
Happy dieting everybody...have a great weekend and I'll see you on the flip side.
G
Friday, January 22, 2010
Inspiration...
"Daily Word" provides a daily inspirational email that a co-worker receives; she sent it to me - I had to share it with all of you! Today's message from God is just too true and too good not to hear!
Friday, January 22, 2010
No Worries: I am faith-filled, fearless and free!
Today I remember the truth of my being: I am a radiant child of God. Fear and worry have no power over me. Worry is simply the habit of focusing on what I do not want. So today, I envision Jesus standing beside me, reminding me to have faith.
Faith is the activity of seeing life with the vision of the Christ. Rather than worry, I say, "See this as Jesus does." From this higher perspective, worry is transformed into faith. I receive divinely inspired solutions and take right actions, knowing all my needs are met.
Through a daily practice of living by the example of Jesus, my Way Shower, I find my worries dissolve into nothingness. I am faith-filled, fearless and free!
Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink. ... Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?--Matthew 6:25
Friday, January 22, 2010
No Worries: I am faith-filled, fearless and free!
Today I remember the truth of my being: I am a radiant child of God. Fear and worry have no power over me. Worry is simply the habit of focusing on what I do not want. So today, I envision Jesus standing beside me, reminding me to have faith.
Faith is the activity of seeing life with the vision of the Christ. Rather than worry, I say, "See this as Jesus does." From this higher perspective, worry is transformed into faith. I receive divinely inspired solutions and take right actions, knowing all my needs are met.
Through a daily practice of living by the example of Jesus, my Way Shower, I find my worries dissolve into nothingness. I am faith-filled, fearless and free!
Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink. ... Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?--Matthew 6:25
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Befuddled...
So, I have friends that are single, friends that are married, friends that are separated, and friends that are going through divorce (or have already suffered those final 60 days of marriage). It's always a relief when I only know one side of the equation because it can be awkward talking to either party. (Yes, I know that's selfish...)
To my single friends my advice is that you wait until GOD presents you with the perfect mate (and you'll know he/she is the perfect mate because he/she will feel the same way).
To my married friends, please keep GOD in the center of your relationship! Talk to each other and show your love to one another daily. When you can't speak to one another anymore, it's too late! (Oh, and don't get your friends involved in the middle of your affairs; even the friends that "want" to know and continue to ask questions - don't tell them anything! In the end it's just simply not fair to your friends.)
To my separated friends, I pray that you will be able to work things out and get back to that place where you once loved each other and everything was fresh! GOD can help you do that if you'll let Him.
And to my divorced friends, I do not judge you now, nor will I ever judge you. But it is also not fair for you to judge me for choosing to remain neutral concerning your relationship with your ex. Further, if I choose to remain friendly with both parties, that should be okay too. I can assure you that I won't discuss either of you with the other party.
This post wasn't aimed at any one person/couple in particular...I've just realized how blessed I am to have a husband that loves me unconditionally (warts and all) and I'm sad for my friends that rush into something they're not really ready for, and for my friends that are ready to rush out of something they're not really ready for. That's all!
If you noticed, the common theme in this post was "GOD." I do believe that He is capable and WILLING to heal any marriage, strengthen any soul, and unite the man and woman that are made for each other! We just have to be smart enough (and close enough in our walk with Jesus) to know when to ask for it...
To my single friends my advice is that you wait until GOD presents you with the perfect mate (and you'll know he/she is the perfect mate because he/she will feel the same way).
To my married friends, please keep GOD in the center of your relationship! Talk to each other and show your love to one another daily. When you can't speak to one another anymore, it's too late! (Oh, and don't get your friends involved in the middle of your affairs; even the friends that "want" to know and continue to ask questions - don't tell them anything! In the end it's just simply not fair to your friends.)
To my separated friends, I pray that you will be able to work things out and get back to that place where you once loved each other and everything was fresh! GOD can help you do that if you'll let Him.
And to my divorced friends, I do not judge you now, nor will I ever judge you. But it is also not fair for you to judge me for choosing to remain neutral concerning your relationship with your ex. Further, if I choose to remain friendly with both parties, that should be okay too. I can assure you that I won't discuss either of you with the other party.
This post wasn't aimed at any one person/couple in particular...I've just realized how blessed I am to have a husband that loves me unconditionally (warts and all) and I'm sad for my friends that rush into something they're not really ready for, and for my friends that are ready to rush out of something they're not really ready for. That's all!
If you noticed, the common theme in this post was "GOD." I do believe that He is capable and WILLING to heal any marriage, strengthen any soul, and unite the man and woman that are made for each other! We just have to be smart enough (and close enough in our walk with Jesus) to know when to ask for it...
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