Next Monday…..
Published April 14, 2010Welcome Weight Loss Wednesday gals!!!!
I look forward each week to our little cyber group that is cheering on one another in our weight loss journeys. After last week’s Proverbs 31 devotion about my triple-braided cord that invited new women to join us, I thought we might pick up a few more gals who would meet with us here once a week.
I about fell over when nearly 1,000 of them responded.
God is truly amazing.
And I feel VERY inadequate!!!!
Pouring over the comments, I saw women who were frustrated. Ones who felt alone. Some were scared for their health. Others were embarrassed and ashamed. A few were sick and tired of being sick and tired.
All of them wanted support and encouragement.
That is what WLW is all about.
Please be assured, I am no weight loss guru. Although I have lost over 100 pounds, I also regained a good chunk last year and am still trying to get it back off. I need this group as much as anyone.
And please know, we already have a core of amazing women. I love to see how they cheer each other on, offer gentle advice and heartfelt prayers for the other gals here.
We are thrilled to make our circle even bigger. Before we do, however, let me just go over a few things real quickly.
First, I’ve had many ask “Just how does this work?”.
It is simple.
- Just click over here each Wednesday and read the post that is up.
- Leave a comment about the topic if desired. At the very least, let us know how your week went. Did you struggle? How? Did you make some good choices? Pick that apple over the fudge brownie, etc…
- You can also let us know what the scale did IF YOU WISH. (Not required.) Did it go up or down? How much? Please note our rule of thumb: If the scale went down, you lost solid fat. If it spiked up slightly, you are retaining water!
- Finally, hop back on later in the day or the week if you can to read the other comments and offer words of encouragement if you wish.
That’s it!
Now, I have had some ask if I can set it up that the WLW posts come into your email box. I’m sure it can be done. I however, have no idea how to do it. I will get with my web gal, the amazing Vicky Hughes to see what can be done about that.
Now, for today’s topic.
Starting over.
How many times have YOU started over at losing weight? I have no way to accurately add it up, but I’m sure my count would easily be in the hundreds.
You know the routine.
You feel fat. Ugly. Disgusted. Compared to others.
You vow you are going to start over…first thing in the morning.
So, you eat everything in site that night.
Tomorrow comes. You do fine at breakfast. But by mid-afternoon, the munchies are calling.
You answer their call, fall off of the bandwagon and straight into a huge vat of gooey guilt.
So you again pig out, vowing you’ll start over.
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow comes.
Tomorrow isn’t so hot either and by 2:00 pm, you are plum out of calories (not from eating plums, but from cramming cookies down your throat or opening the hatch and downing nearly a pound bag of peanut M & M’s!!) so you tell yourself, “I’ll start next Monday.”
Then you eat like a pig until Monday comes, try to start over, blow it again by noon and promise yourself… “Okay, let’s try next month. Yeah, that’s it, I’ll start the first of next month…..” and on and on it goes.
Enough already!!!
Let’s stop the “start over” cycle of defeat! Let’s all vow to begin again RIGHT NOW.
No, not once you’ve eaten up all the “bad food” in the house.
No, not once you get a large fry on your way to pick the kiddos up from school this afternoon.
No, not next Monday after you pig out at a fattening function this weekend.
Start RIGHT NOW!!!
And hey ladies…I am talking to myself here! I started off great guns last October, dropped a couple dozen pounds by February and then have been hovering around the same number on the scale ever since. And I still need to drop 20 more pounds. Dropping these last 20 is harder than the first 80!!!!!
So there you have today’s topic.
Please comment with your thoughts. Can you relate?
If you are a current member of WLW, also tell us how your week went. And for motivation, if you will, tell our new cyber sisters how much weight you’ve lost since you joined WLW.
If you are a newbie, let us know your goal. How much do you want to lose? Why? What habits do you want to break or to begin?
Okay….here we go….comments please!
Praying for you,
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good morning new to this site. In the past I lost 60lbs but have gained 40 back, I have lost a total of 2 whole pounds since Jan. LOL the above blog is exactly what I kept thinking, well here goes today,
While I am new to this blog, I am not new to this roller coaster. I have really been trying to work on my eating habits and doing well this time. However, the scale doesn’t seem to agree with me. I can wear all of those too tight close from last spring and summer comfortably now. So why am I upset with myself? Because I have to keep starting over. As today’s message said–I am starting now. I want to be the healthiest me I can be.
Wow… this topic of starting over could have written by me (can I get an amen?) I have that “I’ll start again tomorrow” mentality and I have to stop it and say “I’m starting again right now”… This is my second Wed since finding the blog – and it has been an up and down week, (did you know you can still make wrong food choices even while being sick?)
Didn’t gain – so that’s a blessing, going to keep on keeping on – hour by hour making better choices and planning out my day’s food intake and reaching out for support!
I want to lose at least 20 pounds by the end of school. I walk at my job all day so don’t feel much like walking for exercise when I get home. So what’s a girl going to do with two children in tow. Any suggestions? I also live in a small rural town.
I haven’t lost any weight since last Wed. I’ve lost almost 14 pounds in 5 weeks. But get this…I went to Target yesterday and tried on some clothes – I was stunned to learn that though I’ve “only” lost 14 pounds (my goal is 55 pounds), I’m down TWO dress sizes! I’m thrilled that I’m retaining – and evidentally even gaining – muscle while I’m burning fat.
You heard it here first – I’m going to stop being so wigged out by what the scale says and go by how my clothes feel on me, the size I’m wearing, and my inches lost.
ALSO – I got a clean bill of health from my oncologist last week!!! And he was thrilled w/ my 14-pound loss…even if his crazy doctor scale only registered a 10-pound loss! Here’s to more healthy living and no more cancer!!!
Oh, and remember ladies: Today Matters. John Maxwell wrote an awesome book about that. Highly recommended in light of today’s WLW super topic.
Hugs and prayers to all. WE ARE GONNA DO THIS!!!
Hi Kathy and everyone else on this journey! I’m glad I’m not alone on this journey. I am starting over today. I tried to start over every day of last week because the scenario described in the post is what I went through this past week. i did not step on the scales this morning, so I dont know if I gained any. But I do know that I want to lose 40 pounds. My problem time is around dinner. I feel so hungry by the evening and I start “snacking” while cooking. Tonight I will set out carrot sticks to reach for while cooking instead of fritos. Snacking while cooking is a habit i want to break. Thanks for having this group.
Blessings
I have been doing WLW for a few weeks now. My 1st week was good with a lose of about 1 and 1/2 pounds then I gained 3 pounds over the next 2 weeks. Now over the last 2 weeks I lost 2.6 pounds…. so I am about the same.
, our daughter got married, my Mom went to be with the Lord, along with some other drama that was very close in my life, and well – I gained 47#’s back.
For the new gals (and guys) I was 98#’s until I was 30yrs old going to dieticians to gain weight. Then I had a hysterectomy and started gaining. When I hit 170 in 2003 I joined Weight Watchers and lost 20 pounds over 8 mos. Then life happened over the next couple of years! There was a new grandbaby
So I re-joined Weight Watchers (in Oct of 2008) and have lost a little over 21#’s and I have about 38#’s to my lifetime goal. My more immediate goal it to lose 7-8 pounds before my vacation in 4 weeks. I don’t know if this is realistic because I seem to lose very slow. I lost 19 of those pounds within 10 months and have been staggering “yo yo-ing” with the other 2 1/2 for the last 8 mos. So this post “Next Monday” seems to be more me than I realize. I’m happy that I have kept what I have lost off for 18 mos. however, I really need to get it going again. I excercise 3-5 times a week so I probably need to refine my eating. I stay fairly close to my WW points but may need to change what make up the points. Over the last couple of weeks I worked on balancing my carbs with protein and I lost so I am going to try it again this week and see if that is the trick.
Thanks Karen for a place to be together as we struggle and succeed in our WL journey.
Lynn
My week has had it’s ups and downs and outs…mostly from eating out…3 times in one week! And the scales were up!! I just knew the extra walking would balance out but it didn’t. i’ve lost a total of 13 lbs while with WLW and i want to lose another 10….starting TODAY! I know i’m not in this alone, so, let’s do this girls. Thanks karen and everyone for the encouragement.
Starting over . . . I never stop TO start over, it seems. I’m ALWAYS dieting, always yo-yoing, always failing, but still I’m ALWAYS dieting. Even when my weight is down, I feel the failure. The 1 pound “water retention” freaks me out; I’m so afraid of failure.
Logistically, I’m down a pound from last week and I AM doing my devotions and praying consistently so MAYBE this time will be different.
Pray for me that I may apply the love of Christ to my weight loss struggles. I have it in MOST the other areas of my life, so why the trouble here?!?!
I’m praying that each of YOU feels successful in your plight as well! Hugs to you all.
Good Morning Sisters,
God Bless you all on this journey. This is the second week of WLW for me. What a wonderful inspiration you all have been to me. We share the same stories and are all intertwined in this cord together. I start for the first time in many years with my yearly physical which came back with NORMAL blood prssure. diabetes type 2 under perfect control and all blood tests in pristeen order. Also the gravy so to speak in the last year I have lost 55 pounds. This year I look forward to being under 300 lbs for the first time in 20 years. My lifetime of obesity had really gotten a hold of me. I do beleive that God is in control of my life and I pray to and thank him for his blessings and guidance. An accident in January 2010 left me unable to care for myself for several weeks, a gall bladder removal last September and just poor health convinced me that there was no other way to go was than to better health and happiness.
I started my exercise plan this week. The dreaded “E” cannot move on without it. Water Aerobics and water therapy to be able to get full range of my arm currently its only at 120 dgrees on my own. One of my biggest challenges of late is ending all food eating in my car and not going out to eat or stopping “for a little something.” I tell myself that I have healthy food at home which is better for me and I must stick with it for my health and continued physical recovery. I also thank God and my Angels for being with me and helping me stay on task. I will keep each and everyone of you in my prayers each day. I am glad we are all together in this cord.
Sandi
I have had some struggles this week, but it has been pretty good considering I have had orders for several dozen brownies and cookies (my business). I even attended a reception with lots of goodies served and did well. I have lost a couple of pounds this week. I am excited about being able to find the encouragement I need here with other ladies working on the same issues.
This will be a good week for all, in Jesus name. Amen and Amen
Susan, I have two children also (3 & 18 months). I exercise while they nap, to videos. We also go on family walks. We’re hoping to find a cart for a bike so we can start family bike rides, too! I hope you find something that works for you!
Well, I am excited to report that the scale went down 4 pounds! I gained 3 last week, so a total of 1 lost pound. But I’ll take it because I can SEE a difference with toning my body. What made the difference last week? Better choices. Less chocolate (notice I didn’t say NO chocolate) and more fresh fruit and veggies.
What a great time to instill healthy eating habits when these fresh foods are in season – take advantage, ladies!!
May God bless your weight-loss journey, as you seek to honor Him with the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Like you, I started out 2 years ago and lost 50 lbs. Had a shoulder injury and gained 35 lbs back. Got tired of being fat and started my journey again. I have now lost down to 223.5. So, since February, I have lost 16.5 lbs. I have a weight-loss buddy that I keep in contact with daily and we help each other out. Thanks for doing this! So encouraging!!
Hi, my name is Denise and I have fought weight all my life. I am now around 260 and wish I could lose at least 100 pounds. I have not been at 160 since I got married 30 years ago. I weighed around 161 when I got married and I did not look bad at that weight. I had my health and felt good. Now I am at 260+ and have high blood pressure, anxiety and depression, thyroid problems. I just had a bad anxiety attack last week thinking I was having a heart attack, I ended up in the emergency room. I take meds for all three of these problems. I have for over 20 years. Am I tired of this YES. I know that I need to lose weight, I have tried just like you said in you wlw devotion today. That was me your talking about to a T. Please pray for me to not only conquer the weight but to also overcome my depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and etc. Denise Schumann
I love WLW! Thanks for the post today Karen. I have been following this group for some time – but pretty much watching from the sidelines. I’ve decided it is time to get back in the game. I’m working toward victory in this area of my life! I have battled my weight and eating habits for most of my life. Done Weight Watchers several times but just can’t afford to rejoin and commit the time for meetings and tracking. I’m focusing on my relationship with God as it relates to food – And adopting some healthy eating habits based on common sense. Trying to keep it simple this time! I probably have at least 70 pounds to lose to get to a healthy weight. Wow that seems like a lot but I’m taking it one day at a time! Love you ladies and our support group! Praying that everyone has a great week of making good choices!
Well, as mentioned in other posts, Starting over is the story of my life! I am getting the exercise thing down, but have been eating terribly this week and it showed up on the scale. I know what I am supposed to do, just can’t make myself do it. It seems like I have surrendered so many other things to God, but obviously I haven’t prayed hard enough about this. Once again, I will start over and with the help of God and all of you and will beat this battle of the bulge!
I’m new to the blog, but not new to the topic.
My goal is to get into the 130s, which is at the top of my “healthy weight” according to the charts. (I’m 5’2″) That’s about 30 pounds away: I have lost 17 in 17 weeks. I wish it was faster, but at least it is happening. I want to be healthy and feel good! I want a body that is fit for the Holy Spirit!
I just joined this site last week…so I am one of the newbies. I was thrilled that God put this site in my path!! I wasn’t even really thinking about losing weight. A long time ago, I came to be at peace with my size and vowed that as long as I was healthy that I was ok. Then I had an epiphany last week…I am very healthy, no blood pressure, no sugar, no cholesterol, but I am 100 pounds overweight…I am waiting to get sick to do something. That is illogical thinking!!! So I came across this site and I am thrilled for it.
I have done the start over hundreds of times and with the same thinking and viscious cycle, but this time is different. I am not in an unhappy place…I am not down on myself. Life is really good. I have been working on putting God first and foremost in my life this year and that has changed so many aspects of my life and now I feel he is leading me to get control of my eating.
So I have started to keep a food journal, which really works. I am working on no longer associating guilt with certain foods. I have started walking each day and now my boyfriend is walking with me. I am making better choices…and the most important thing for me, is that I do not feel deprived! I was excited to get on the scale this morning and when I did it showed I had lost 4 pounds.
Keep it up everyone. Together with God’s help we can conquer this challange and add this to our ministry. God is Good!
Hello weight fighting sisters of mine! I have been working on trusting the Lord with all things–including the food I eat. I still have a very overwhelmed life with my toddler–he is a blessing, but boy, does caring for a child eat up a lot of time! Work is busy as ever.
I am just really trying to do this as simply as possible–eat less food overall, and make the food I eat count by making healthy choices. It seems I have lost about 2 lbs this week, so I guess this week is okay. I don’t expect to lose it all quickly, so I am sure there will be weeks when I lose nothing or (horrors!) gain a little. Let’s just not be weary in well doing, as the Scriptures say, so that we can reap the rewards for our efforets in due time, if we don’t quit.
This is a long haul thing! I have been using some time in the morning to read the Word and pray instead of eating a big breakfast–I am praying for all of you, because He knows exactly what we need. I am casting out all my fears again today, and praying for the faith to trust Him more in all things.
God’s blessings on all of you!
New to the site! I have about 75 pounds to lose, but the most I’ve ever lost is 25 – keep gaining and losing those. Health issues have come from being overweight and I’m currently trying to lose again:( Thanks for the topic!
This post definately describes my life! 3 or so years ago I successfully lost 27lbs but just stopped. I have gained back about 10 of those pounds but feel a lot bigger than I did with all 27. None of my clothes fit and I refuse to buy more. I “started over” in January of this year and declared 2010 MY YEAR and set a goal to lose 50lbs. In January I lost 4lbs. I think I got on the treadmill once and didn’t really eat right but was excited about the 4lbs anyway. In February my birthday came up and it started with a little snack here, a little cake there, a cupcake here, a coke there … etc. Now it’s April and I’m still partying like it’s my last birthday on earth and have not only gained back the 4lbs but a few more.
So as of right this moment 9:05am 4/14/10 I’m starting over for the last time! I’m keeping my goal of 50lbs for this year and will just have to work harder to accomplish it. I love this site and I can’t wait to read all the posts and see all the great results!
I’m praying for everyone here! Have a great week!
I too have been rollercoaster dieting for years! Im making changes baby! : ) I appreciate all of the honesty and encouragement shared here.
One thing that has helped me stay FOCUSED this time is first, renewing my mind with the word and laying this whole weightloss thing at HIS feet. It takes the pressure off my mind and I can focus on making good choices with food and exercise. Did you know that making these good choices is a form of worship to God? When I think of that, I WANT to choose wisely. God knows our heart and HE blesses us! HE sees everytime we make a right choice according to HIS word.
(4 pounds lost my first week. Lots more to go..but there is HOPE!)
God bless you all!
Returned to the gym this week, after a 6 month absence. I got on the scale while I was there and realized I had gained another ten pounds. That means I have 30-35 pounds to lose. I’m really sore this week, but glad to be putting forth an effort to get healthy.
Well I’ve been a member for exactly one week now. And I had a really good first week. I lost 5 pounds. I only drank water and I had a strict 1200 calorie diet. And let me tell you that was hard! I’ve never counted calories before and then my daughter had her 15th b-day party, but I was good
So I have about 10-12 pounds to go. And they are usually the hardest to lose. So please pray for me! I’ll be here cheering and praying for you all!! Good Luck ladies!! and God bless you all!!!
Today is my 1st day here but of course like tons of other people I am not new to this weight loss business. My name is Danielle. I am a wife to Aaron and a mom to Arionna, Alexa and McKenna. I work full time in a job that I love which is good because my husband is laid off and going to school right now. (We live in Michigan but are so blessed with life)
I have been doing Weight Watchers for 8 weeks now and I have lost 30 lbs (still have 20 lbs to go). I do exercise every day though (okay I have missed 3 days of workouts over the last 8 weeks). I feel that I am doing good but my overall body image (mind set) is just torture.
Over the weekend while at work I cried out to God asking him why I couldn’t just be happy with my weight and my body image. Why do I have to go to the etreme with it. That is when I decided to check my email (only do that like every 2 weeks) and there was the Proverbs 31 Daily Devotional Triple-Braided Cord. God really did hear my pray and gave me exactly what I needed.
What I needed was to hand my weight loss/body issues to him. These past few days have been so much more relaxed for me. I have thought about everyone here (did read all previous posts) and I have been praying for you all. Just keep lifting it all up to God!
I was excited that today is WLW! Finally, women who understand this struggle! Finding you all is such a blessing! I prayed for you this week! I’m still doing pretty good about not binging & making better food choices the scale went down a tinty bit but I know that I have to incorporate some exercise into this. I believe that it would be obedience to God. Please pray for me to work this into my day. Thanks to my Sisters In Christ!
Well, I am new to this blog and weight loss period. I am 30 and for my entire life I was the skinny girl. Very skinny – I wore a size 0 or 2 all through college and grad school. Then my career began with all it’s stresses, I got married, and then my hormone system decided to just go crazy. I was diagnosed with Grave’s disease late last year which also affected my cortisol levels, testoternone levels, estrogen, and keep going. Every hormone in my body was so far off from where they needed to be, my docs couldn’t believe I wasn’t in a hospital. So, the affect of all of that was an additional 30 pounds on my body – resulting in my BMI being out of the healthy range. Believe me, I take full responsibility for a good portion of this weight and do not blame my illness. But let me tell you, hormone imbalances make loosing the weight almost impossible. I said almost. Yes, it’s hard, but I’ve begun to see very small results (I’ve been actively working out and eating right for 2 1/2 months now). My weight loss story won’t be like someone else’s, we all loose weight differently. Thanks for this blog, I need the encouragement and I appreciate it. And to all the other ladies, don’t give up – even on the mornings when you think I cannot do one more dang push up or cardio move, keep going. You will thank yourself when your done.
This is my first Wednesday with you all. I have made some bad decisions in my life and had resolved that I have no self-control. I have continually gained weight over the past 20 years. A several pounds every year. On Monday, my start day, I weighed 244.
The Lord has brought me through alot this past year. I am learning that with Him I do have self-control. Satan is really kicking up a fuss over this. He is laying snares in my path at every turn. But I must choose to believe!
I have started a new routine. I have been getting up at 5:20am and walking around our neighborhood. It is a awesome time of day. I can’t believe that I usually have slept through it. I have also quit sugar. Not like what you find in bread and other things like that. Just the obvious sugars (Pepsi, Sweet Tea, Cake, candy,etc…). I have committed to quit for a month. I told my friend that after that I might find that I’m like an alcoholic, that I can’t dabble in it that I have to be a teetotaler.
My plan is to weigh in on every Monday morning. Please pray that I will continue to depend on God to give me the victory.
Good morning ladies!
I’m new to WLW and glad to be here. Karen, your Triple Braided Cord touched me. Thank you. I’m beyond middle age, mother of two and grandmother of two with a slower metabolism to match. 2+ years ago, everyone in the family went on the South Beach diet and everyone met their goals. I lost 22 lbs.! I was so jazzed because I had been playing the “tomorrow, next week, when I finish eating the bad food in the cupboard” song for years. Kept that weight off for over a year, then let it all creep back on. Ashamed of myself? You bet. The doctor finally tired of me trying to get my cholesterol down on my own and put me on medication. Ridiculous, but everyone needs a catalyst for renewing the dedication to being healthy. So I’m back at it. I started at 161 and am down to 158. Goal? Would sure love to see 140, but I’ll be realistic and will be satisfied with 145.
And I have a thought for SUSAN…When you hit that wall and need something new to shake up your body…with little ones in tow…try whay my daughter has done…she either puts in a fun exercise tape or uses one of the offerings on cable to do a physical thing together. That’s a win/win because it’s new movement for YOUR body AND you are starting your kids out on a healthy path in life as well. God bless all and may you feel His closeness today!
Today, I am greatful for the Good and Glorious Lord Who moves us in the right place at just the right time! I am new to the P31 devotional and am in awe of how God works in my life. Thank you for this ministry and for the support of so many beautiful ladies who struggle with the same things I do!
Sadly, the scale did not move for me this week…I lost my battle with food. I made poor choices!
Heavenly Father, please grant us Your strength and wisdom to make better food choices and be healthier, stronger ladies for Your Glory. In Jesus’ Precious Name, Amen.
Hi, I am new to this site. I hope the support is what I need. I have been up and down with my weight since I had my kids. I had 4 kids in under 6 years. Getting a shower was a good day back then. After each baby I retained weight and then added some with each one. I want to lose 60# and would love to be 15# lighter by June 1st. I’ve got the exercising down. I have a 4 mo. old Golden Retriever and I take him on a 35-45″ walk every morning. I need to watch my calories. Please pray for me. I am 38 and want to decrease my chances of breast cancer and be a healthy example to my children. Good luck this week ladies. Here is a good verse to keep with you this week when we want to munch when we shouldn’t: I say to myself, : The LORD is my PORTION; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3: 22-24
I started last week with WLW, but I have been ‘starting’ over for years. A few years back, I lost a lot of weight with weight watchers. I thought I could keep it off on my own, but haven’t. I have gained it all and then some. I keep trying weight watchers but have a hard time getting to the meetings. The first time was an ‘at work’ group. I am praying that the accountability on here will help. I really felt God helping me make better choices this week. Thank you to those who pray for all of us. I went down 2.8 pounds this week. I love reading all the old posts and articles.
I am new to this site. I have lost 15 pounds since the first of this year but have slacked off. I got on the scale and had gained back 2 lbs. I would like to lose at least 22 more pounds. Thanks for your inspiration and help in this journey. With God we can all lose weight and get healthier.
I found this last Wed, so this is my first week to account for myself – and I lost .6#. Well…it’s a loss! I’ve lost about 15# since the first of the year. VERY slow. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done exactly what this says – I’ll eat bad today and get it out of my system then start over tomorrow. And tomorrow. And Monday. And the first of….
I started WW in Feb (again), so now I start over every Tuesday when I weigh myself for that. The past couple weeks, Tuesday seems to be the only day I log my food very well. So when my time runs out in May, I’m done with paying money for what I should be doing with God (and all of your support) for free. And that’s the main thing I need in my life – EVERYTHING with God.
I’m doing this so I can get enjoy being more active again. So a hike feels good instead of wearing me out. So I can have more energy, not be so tired all the time.
And PS – I’m getting married Saturday. Praise God!!!
So I found this a few weeks ago. My goal is at least 45 pounds, and then we will see what happens. I have joined WW and feel pretty good after 2 weeks of weight loss. I am trying to focus on God and not gratify the flesh. Check out my blog and perhaps you will find more encouragement there. Praise the Lord for his blessings and success!
I have definitely been more aware of making choices this week…whether healthy or unhealthy ones. I’m a “Come Monday Gal” through and through. This then shades the lack of self-confidence and self-respect which affects self-worth and self-control. Whew with all those selves I think I would thrive more with my eyes off of self and more on God and how He sees me! So, starting right now (no matter how many times I need to stand back up and start toddling) I keep my eyes on God and taking care of His temple, the body for him with love and respect. It’s time to make Monday a Sunday 24/7.
This past week has been so amazing! I’ve struggled so long with my weight and relate so well with alot of you. I was living in denial for so long also, telling myself that I was big-boned and I was tall, so you can’t really tell I weighed 266lbs. What a lie. I avoid mirrors and pictures of myself like the plague. I hate that I weigh more than my husband, and am embarressed that I weigh more than my Dad, could hardly believe that!
I ‘m afraid of accountability, but know from experience that it’s the best way to overcome unhealthy eating habits.
As of monday, I’ve been tracking my calories, which I’ve never done before. What an eye-opener! I couldn’t believe that added up so fast!
I’m so encouraged by this group and am praying for God-given success for all of us.
Blessings
I’m new. I’ve been on Weight Watchers off and on in the last year I have lost 27 pounds. I need to lose about 70 more. I also suffer from depression and I’m in one of my “low” seasons right now. I have an awful self image so I’m working on a Bible study right now that deals with our thoughts and how to replace the bad thoughts about myself and life with truth. It has been a process and some days are better/easier than others. I look forward to reading everyone’s comments. It is easy to feel very alone at times. ~Danette
So great to see all the new people!! I’ve been a part of this blog almost since the beginning, not exactly sure when I started! It’s been great. I so look forward to Wednesday’s! I’ve lost about 16#’s. Although I will say I did not weigh today. I gave up desserts for Lent then ate dessert on Easter and haven’t stopped since. I had already recommited my journey back to God this morning, before I read Karen’s blog. Usually the first thing I do in the morning is get my food journal out and write the K-Love (my favorite Christian radio station) word of the day at the bottom of the page. Today it was “Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37:24 Isn’t it great how our awesome Lord works!! I love it!! I’m off to a great start, but it’s only 10:28!
I was going to suggest weights to, I think it was Susan, who walks all day. I had foot trouble last year and was not able to walk so I bought a “Total Gym” and started using that. I love it, well, as much as a person can “love” excercise! I believe it was $400 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. I try to use it twice a week, but I have an excercise routine of different things all week long.
Thanks God for speaking to our hearts through Karen this morning. Please be with us all as we battle our weight and healthy eating issues. Give us your strength to endure. Amen
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is good, he will not let you be temped beyond your ability, but with temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
Have a blessed week ladies!
Did not lose any weight this week….but I did throw out my Easter candy….LOL…thats a step, right?? Once the weather gets better, I plan to ride my bike every day it doesn’t rain….
Pray that I am able to keep this goal…Thanks…
God bles each and everyone of you!! <3
Oh, to have a nickel every time I’ve re-started an eating plan. I’d have enough for a trainer and a chef I’m sure and then my weight wouldn’t be an issue! I was on the verge of giving up…again…when I started realizing that Satan is using my weaknesses against me, and there’s only One person who can change that. Hide me in the shadow of your wings, Jesus, so Satan can’t find me. Amen
I HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS WEEK WAS A SUCCESS, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NOT BEEN ON THE SCALE TO SEE IF I HAVE LOST WEIGHT. DISCIPLINE OR THE LACK THERE OF IS THE ROOT OF MY WEIGHT PROBLEMS. ACTUALLY LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS THE ROOT PROBLEM TO ALL MY ” LIFE PROBLEMS”. IT IS NOT THAT I DON’T WANT TO DO WHAT I SHOULD, I OFTEN GET SIDE TRACKED BY ANY AND EVERYTHING. MY FIRST STEP HAS BEEN TO MAKE SURE I AM READING MY BIBLE AND HAVING QUIET TIMES WITH GOD. AS MUCH AS I WANT TO DO THIS, DEMANDS OF LIFE GET IN THE WAY AND I OFTEN SLIP INTO THE I’LL START OVER TOMORROW TRAP. I AM “STARTING OVER” EVERY TIME I SEE MY PRIORITIES SLIPPING, NOT TOMORROW. IT IS HELPING MY OUTLOOK. I DON’T FEEL DEFEATED.
Oh I so need this! I’m a newbie by the way
) My friend and I have recently begun supporting each other in our quest to lose (re-lose) weight. She’s in Missouri, I’m in SC. It’s been great and now to have this group as well for support…well, yahoooooo!!!!!! I lost 60lbs 2 years ago and have gained 20 back, so now i need to lose another 70-100 lbs total. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve “started over”. I know I can do it again! Ready, set, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I recently stumbled on this site while on Wendy Pope’s site, another Proverbs 31 gal, and could really relate to everything Karen said today. I was told at the age of 10 that I needed to go on a diet and have struggled ever since. Although I have been successful in losing twice in my life I am now at the most I have ever weighed and need to lose about 100 lbs. My doctor officially diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes. I am totally disgusted with myself. I have an addiction to carbs. There is no other way to put it. Like any other addict I am slowly ruining my health and my enjoyment with life. I am letting my weight keep me from things I want to do and don’t know how to get out of this rut. I think I have tried every diet known to man. I know I need to think “lifetime of healthy eating” and lose the d word but it doesn’t make it any easier. Oh well. Enough about me. Thanks for Karen’s blog and everyones sharing.
Oh today’s post has been my life, it seems. I just started last week and only lost 1.5 pounds. I could have done better, but easily fell into the trap of eating the wrong foods when things got rough. I’m going to freeze all the rest of the Easter candy. I now have a short term goal. There will be a family reunion Memorial Day weekend. I would like to lose 10-15 pounds by then. I’m hoping the thought of all the picture taking will help as well…. God Bless you all ladies!
Another newbie here. Happy to have this group for encouragement. Giving all credit to our wonderful Father in heaven, I have stayed away from soft drinks and all “empty” foods (my faves: cookies, cakes, anything with sugar, even the Teddy Grahams my kids love if nothing else is available.) I don’t own a reliable scale, so I can’t comment on pounds lost, but I can zip a pair of capris that were too tight!
However, I feel better about my food choices. I was very emotional for a couple of days, and I really think my “cold turkey” from sugar had something to do with that. But I’m good today! My overall goal is to lose 2 sizes in pants, and I think that probably equates to the 20 lbs. I’ve gained over the past several years. Continuing to pray for strength, because I can’t be successful at self-control without Him.
This is my second week of following WW. It is inspirational to read other’s trials and triumphs. I am 5″2″ and should weigh around 135. I am currently at 183. Guess I am still carrying around that postpartum weight although my youngest daughter will turn 34 next month! Amazing, when I think of it: I went in to deliver her weighing 159! I started healthy eating (the word diet does not work for me) on March 15 and have lost seven pounds since then. Have been diagnosed with hypertension and the doctor suggested the DASH diet. Anyone else familiar with it? I have discovered that I really enjoy roasted vegetables. Something else I discovered: after eating healthy foods for the past month, those gooey and decadent desserts look obscene and even somewhat repulsive. Take comfort, those of you out there who have a carb addiction. After not eating the junk food carbs for a month, suddenly you wake up and discover that your withdrawal symptoms have stopped. I must stress, though, that this is not done on my own strength alone. I give all credit to the Lord.
Hello ladies! I am a newbie to this blog also but not a newbie at trying to lose weight. It’s an ongoing process, as we all know. As of yesterday I weighed 180 although the day before I was at 177.5… go figure! To break the 180 plateau was huge for me. I have been stuck between 180 and 186 for 8 months. I think my happy weight is 160-165. So that is my goal. My 20th class reunion is July 31st so I am hoping to be at my goal by then.
What got me into gear this time was my 15 yr old daughter. She has struggled with her weight for years. I blame myself for having junk food int he house. As we were coming home one day she cried the whole way home because she is at her highest weight. “Boys don’t like “fat” girls.” “All of my friends are skinny.” It broke my heart to listen to her but it was a turning point for the both of us. I told her we can do this together. So we are keeping each other accountable for what we eat and working out. Last week during the Biggest Loser commercials she walked in place and I jogged through the house! It was quite a sight! After a hard day yesterday this morning she was all a glow because she was down 7 pounds!!
I enjoyed the scriptures shared today and am wondering if anyone else has a favorite scripture that helps them along this journey.
Thank you for your blog, Karen! I am looking forward to reading all of the comments today.
I am down 1.5lbs from last week, when I joined you all! Trying hard to make healthier food choices and I’ve been walking for about 10 minutes during my lunch break. It’s not much and it’s not far, but it’s better than sitting, right?
Praying for all of you who struggle, that God will fill the empty spaces that we tend to stuff with junk food and other trinkets that will never make us happy.
Love,
Jennifer D
Thank you so much for saying the RIGHT NOW comment. I fall off the wagon then set my goal a few days off to give myself some time to get used to the idea again, and then sabotage myself. I find one bad day can set me back a few weeks with this approach. So, for right now, the rest of the day, I choose to believe the Holy Spirit can prompt me with a yes or no, and satisfy me from the inside out by choosing Him first. I am 5 pounds down over the past two weeks.
Praying we will ALL make our lifestyle & healthy weight goals in His strength!!
How encouraging to know I’m not alone in this. This is really critical for me as I like to do things by myself: exercise, drive in the car, read, study, etc. But this approach has not helped me get rid of the weight I have accumulated over the years. This last week I have taken steps in a new direction which involves having others keep me accountable. My “Praying for our Adult Children” prayer partners have agreed to ask me each week how things are going in the area of weight loss. I also signed up for a weight management program through our local hospital which is a year long commitment. That is huge! This all came after asking others to pray for me in this area. Thank You, Jesus!
Yay! Thanks so much for the website and the pep talk!
I am beginning by trying to get myself on my treadmill. I don’t call it exercising…I call it my worship time! I got my husband to put my favorite Christian music on his old ipod, I hop on the treadmill, close my eyes and just worship God to the music. The time FLIES by and soon I am having to make myself get off so I can get to work! I don’t know how much, if any I have lost, I have over 125 1lbs to lose…so here I go!!
I am praying for all of you to succeed! One day at a time!
LOST 4 POUNDS THIS FIRST WEEK!! So glad to be a part of this group. God really came through for me by helping me not suffer with cravings, so I”m praying He will do the same this week.
Had a hard 2 weeks with Easter (think headless solid chocolate bunnies due to stress) followed by surgery.
PRAISE GOD the breast biopsy was negative. NO CANCER.
But I can’t exercise for a week per doctor’s orders and that’s what I need to lose.
However, I decided this is regular life-stuff and there’s no need to move backward. So maintaining my weight this week is my goal.
Well the scale says I’m down 2 lbs, but that is sometimes hard to believe as my weight flucuates by that much. I dont’ feel like I lost 2 lbs. Mostly because I had gum surgery on Friday and I can’t eat anything but soft foods, so you guessed it I’ve ate a lot of ice cream, pastas, etc. I am not able to excerise either. I go back in a week to have my stitches out, so we will see if my limitations have been lifted. The positive thing is that I am drinking a lot more water than I did before and a lot less soda.
I started the week strong but lost steam when my husband went out of town. It is amazing how you can get off track when your routine changes. I will once again “start over” looking to the Lord for the strength I need when times get tough instead of looking to food.
Hi Everyone, I lost 1 pound this week. How I am not real sure but it seems to be gone according to the scale this morning. I started my 30 minute walk last night. I felt good after the walk. I need to drop 75 pounds. I am really tired of not being able to do all the things I want to do and groaning every time I have to stand up. I read today’s topic and kinda laughed because that is me more times than I would like to admit. I got a very good piece of advice several years ago– Pick yourself up, dust off the “crumbs” and begin your good habit with your next bite. And savor the journey. Strange I haven’t thought of that advice for a long time. Reading your post brought it back to me. Thank you Ladies for your words and for letting me know I am not alone. Bless you all.
Hi to all you wonderful precious WLW girls- As I am typing this I am sending up a special prayer that God will meet each of you where you are. As I have read some of the comments I see some had a great week, some struggled, some conquer and for Mary Ruth praise God for your good report. There has been a lot of that this week including prayers for the good report that Micca Campbell received too. If you don’t know her she a P31 Speaker and friend of Karen’s.
So I have struggled this week. If anyone read my post last week I suffer from many health conditions and an overwhelming amount of food allergies. So I have to read the labels and I have some treats that are on the all clear list. This past week I went to the accountant and discovered a new Cupcake place. Thankfully I don’t go out that way much at all but it definitely drew me in. They had so many kinds and varieties that I left with 6 cupcakes and I ate all six (thankfully not in 1 day but over 3.) As of the weekend I was fervently praying that God would help me break the hold that sugar has on me and also that he would heal the food allergies so I can add the good foods back in. It is very frustrating to have to cut so many things out and not know what to eat. I have tried some new things including Spaghetti Squash which I loved but I got a reaction to it. So will you pray with me and for me that the Lord would touch my body and heal it.
I did pretty good so far this week. Day 1- I had 2 cookies. Yesterday snack was a crepe with Fresh Raspberries and some semi sweet choc chips. I am not really supposed to do the crepe as it has dairy in it. Today was 6 Hershey’s kisses. Everything else was good and I decided to take it one day at a time- one meal at a time if I need to. I am deciding to put good food into my body to fuel me and make me feel better. I definitely want to cut the sugar back again- I do it every so often and I go back to less. I just need to find some options of things to eat that don’t give me hives or cause me to itch.
Bravo to Michelle on drinking more water and less soda. Girls if you can kick the Diet Soda habit do it. The research shows something like people who drink Diet Soda are 61% more likely to be obese. The chemicals are horrible for us. I gave it up 4 years ago and it wasn’t that bad. It was contributing to autoimmune issues and I felt better right away. I tried to drink a glass of diet soda about 4 months after I quit- I took one sip and poured it down the drain- it tasted horrible. That said- enjoy your food. I drink mostly water, some tea and coffee and occasionally a real soda- Italian sodas from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods, Orange San Pellegrino is really good and it is a treat. I also mix Trader Joe’s Mango Lemonade with at least 1/2 water. I get some taste and not as many calories or sugar for a treat. Sparkling water with Flavored Stevia is also great and doesn’t give a blood sugar rush.
Have a great week girls- you can Do It! One day at a time and we will conquer this together. So glad for the support and community.
As I feel totally tired….but have done nothing, I remembered last Wednesday I read this blog so I thought I would check it out again. I am so glad to read others like me with the starting the diet in the a.m. FOR YEARS I have been doing that, I am so tired of it yet it is so hard….
Thanks for your words that help remind me that I am not the only one feeling this way.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the women who have posted. I have been inspired to do my workout today!!
Well I did not lose any weight this week, but neither did I gain. But I must say that I am beginning to learn to give everything over to God including my food choices and exercise program. I know that when HE is in charge, things happen that I never would have imagined could happen. I don’t know how many times I have said “tomorrow I will start over”. But tomorrow is here!
Hi All ,
I have had a cake week this week, as everywhere I have been have been offering cake, for celebrations, etc, BUT , instead of eating cake and full blown lunch I am not having as much lunch, or meals, also asking for the Holy Spirit to guide me, to eat when I am truly hungary and not just to top up, and to stop when I am satisfied not over full. My sister-in -law and I have decided to become accountable to each other and pray with each other when needed.
As for the scales, I just don’t like the way they make me feel soooooooooo happy if I loose a pound, and sooooooooooooooooo down if I put one on. SO I am going by my clothes, as when they start getting loose, I will know something is happening. As for exercise, need to step up a gear, on that , do a walk every day, but not very fast! Take care all you blog friends. Remember we can do all things with Gods strength.
So agree with you Pam.
Hello Ladies!
This week has been a long and trying week for me. I am dealing with some major womanly issues from a doctor appointment last week and I am praying and standing in faith that it stops NOW!!! Anyways, I didn’t weigh myself today because I am trying not to on a weekly basis, but I feel like the scale has gone in the right direction. I am basing it off the fact that I can no longer keep my pants up without a belt! Since joining this awesome group at the end of February, I have lost 8 lbs. I am rejoicing in this, but still have another 47 to reach my end goal. Although my weight loss my soon come to an end for the time being, my husband and I have recently decided to add to our beautiful family and hopeful we will get pregnant with #3 soon!
I hope everyone has a blessed week. The weather is AWESOME here and it sure makes everything seem better!
I was laugh-crying as I read Karen’s blog today. I could’ve written that word for word myself. It amazed me that someone else has felt/said exact same things as myself. I’ve lived on ‘tomorrow’ or ‘next Monday’ diet ideas. Always starting fresh the next day, week or month – and ALWAYS after eating the bad stuff first, just to get it out of the house! Ha-ha. Well, today I actually exercised! I still can’t believe I did it, actually – but after exercising and doing my Bible study I feel so accomplished and good! Today is a new day and I hope tomorrow is even better! I pray I continue each day – even with a little, just to keep at it. Thanks to anyone who has prayed; I need it and pray for each of you.
Oh Ladies! It has been awhile since I’ve posted and so much is happening in our lives. I am praying to not eat out of stress as I know that is a weakness I have. This week will be my ‘starting over’ week.
Right were I am. As I sit here I am submitting everything to God and know there is no way I can do this on my own. Thank you for being such a great sounding board ladies and I pray I continue checking in with our wonderful group.
Thanks!
Thanks Karen for your words of encouragement….
I would appreciate prayers as I am just about ready to start a diet thru the hospital works at. I’ve yo yo-ed for the last 7 yrs but now am at my heaviest at 230+. This diet will be very strict at first. I’ve always done weight watchers before where I been able to choose my foods so this will be a big change for me. I feel like the restriction will be beneficial since it’s obvious to me I lack self control lol! Please pray that I will seek God’s strength to be diligent and “on plan” My first appointment is tomorrow night so prayers would be appreciated. Thank you all for your encouragement!
I’m in awe of all the responses on here and to see how I’m not the only one going through a rough patch with my weight/over-eating. I stumbled upon WLW last wk so this is wk 1 for me. This was a much needed word for today as I’ve completely lost count of how many times I’ve “started over”. I weighed myself this morning and I’ve lost 2lbs since last Wednesday. I’m currently 320lbs and my goal is to get down to around 150lbs….so I’ve got a LONG way to go! However, I’m so tired of not being able to keep up with my girls when their playing and having health problems(I’m currently struggling w/high bp). I did better on my eating than I normally do. I made healthier choices on my food and when it came to the weekend I didn’t benge like I normally would. Now mind you I did over eat for my dinner on Sat & Sun but those were the only times. Normally I completely go crazy the minute I’m off of work Friday evening ’til Sunday night eating whatever I can get in my mouth to whenever I can grab food. So this was an accomplishment for me. At least it was only 2 meals over the weekend instead of all my meals. My goal for this weekend is to not over-eat at all!!! I know w/Gods help I can do it. My thoughts and prayers goes out to everyone on here. Just remember Gods strength is made perfert in your weakness 2 Corinthians 12:9 We can do this!!!
It is so great that failure is not final with Our Lord but starting over brings new life and hope for us. I am a newbie and I have really enjoyed the devotion and all of the comments that you girls have made. I need to lose about 50 more pounds and I have run into a slump and can’t seem to get over it. Please pray for me that I will be consistent and patient.
Thank you for the encouragement. Does someone have some suggestions for snacks at work that “satisfy.” I’ve been “pulled into” eating peanut M&M’s and they seem to call my name every afternoon (one of the guys has an M&M bowl on his desk that calls my name!). Then ice cream after dinner. I too have been up and down with weight and would love to lose 25 pounds before August 7th (for a wedding – not mine).
Thank you, I am so glad to know about your website.
Welcome to all the newbies! It is fun to have so many posts to read. Although I will confess that I am skimming most! I’ve been part of WLW since the beginning and it really has been a great source of encouragement. We all have to start somewhere and baby steps really do make a difference. For me getting a workout in 5 days a week is what a strive for. I also am getting back to keeping track of everything that goes into my mouth. Since we began this journey, I have lost 25#. I have about 15 more to lose and they, so far, are more difficult than the first ones! We are enjoying warmer weather here too so have been able to do more family bike rides. I fell off my bike for the first time in years on Saturday. I think I was more shocked than hurt! Anyway the scale did go down this week so I am thankful and praying that all of us will make healthy choices this week!
Rebecca Ann
reading over a few comments from today, Cake, Cake and more Cake its my weakness, every one at works knows this and I have instructed them to hide all cake from me in the next few weeks. I hope every one makes healthy choices this week.
This is my 2nd WLW week and I lost 1.4 lbs this week!! I have a long way to go to reach my goal of 70 lbs. but I believe with the prayers and encouragement of other believers I can do this. Thanks for the accountability, too.
Oh, my – this is the story of my life!! My weight has fluctuated over the years reaching a high of 176 on my 5’4″ body. Then my mom “made” me join Curves. A year later I was their “poster child” after getting down to 122 pounds! Then I got remarried, got too busy to keep going to Curves, and the “happy pounds” have crept back on – to the point I’m NOT happy!! Right now I am hovering between 144-148. How did that happen?!? Anyway, I would love to get back down to 122. However, wanting is not doing, so with the help and accountability of this group, and the Lord’s strength, I will be DOING this!
I just found this post today. I would love to join the WLW group. I really appreciated Karen’s honesty in the devotional, and in the two posts from last week and this week. I am desperate to lose some weight. I feel like my body is falling apart because of all the issues that have arisen carrying around all this extra weight. I have over 100 pounds to lose, more would be great. But, if I could even lose 30 pounds, that would be so helpful. I am going to try this week to get several glasses of water in each day. That does not seem like much, but it is a small step.
HI ALL, I AM REALLY BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN LEAD TO REREAD MY DEVOTIONALS FROM LAST WEEK. I WANT TO TRY THIS. I AM WHAT THEY CALL MORBIDLY OBESE. MY DOCTOR IS PUSHING ME TO HAVE GASTRIC BY PASS SURGERY. BUT THAT SCARES ME. I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR GOD TO SHOW ME WHAT IS IN HIS PLAN. MAYBE THIS IS HIS ANSWER. PHYLLIS I’M WITH YOU ON THE WATER. I WEIGHT 286 SO I HAVE ABOUT 130 LBS TO LOSE. EVERYONE YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND ARE ON MY BLESSINGS LIST AS WELL
GOD BLESS
Wow, so good to have lots of new people on board! I have been doing WLW (although here in New Zealand it’s actually Thursday!) since January. I have lost about 2 kilograms since I joined but I have been doing weight watchers for almost 2 years and have lost almost 40 kgs. I love how the WW system works and makes no foods bad, if you can fit them into your points allowance then you can have them.
One of the things I have found helpful for me is finding a nice item of clothing and putting it on lay-by, then for the weeks that I loose I am allowed to pay some money off my lay-by, getting closer to having said clothing (at this time it is a black casual jacket). On the weeks that I don’t loose, I don’t get to pay any money off. Currently I am close to my weight loss goal but am lacking motivation, so for every day that I stick to my points allowance I am allowed to pay a smaller $ amount off. It wouldn’t even have to be clothing that you got, it’s just that as a result of my weight loss it is a constant need for me at the moment. Hope this is helpful to someone.
O, and I lost 700 grams this week, praise God. See you next week.
Love the WLW blog! This is my first week here. I can’t even tell you how many times I am going to get serious about weight loss “in the morning” or “on Monday”. For the past few months I have been exercising regularly. My problem is with food. I eat when I’m stressed, I eat when I’m bored, I eat when I should be doing so many other things. I loved reading all the comments and knowing I’m not alone in this struggle. Tomorrow is the day!!
Thanks For the pep talk. I have lost count of the number of times I have started a diet and then started again the next day.How well you described me. This is was my first week and the scales showed 2 lbs. down. I waited until to today to step on them which was hurt as it had been a daily thing for me. Thanks Karen for your encouragement
My morning sickness is GONE! I suffered a sinus infection all last week but now that I feel so.much.better I am planning to exercise this week. But I’m up late.
Can’t sleep. So unless I nap, I won’t have much energy tomorrow.
I can’t wait to exercise again!! It’s so nice to see the “old” me a little more with each week (2nd tri) and I know now that the ms is gone, the pounds are going to pack on quick! Yikes!
Thanking God for Karen and this group of ladies that have been a blessing to me. Warm welcome to the new ladies!
I joined this group on Dec. 21st, 2009 and have lost 18 lbs.!
I believe I am going to be sharing with you how I finally reached my healthy weight and pay my vow in this group. All for God’s glory!
There have been many restarts for me in the past…….
I’ve also learned that when I make a vow to God, I have to keep it.
( I made a vow to lose 100 lbs. In 2002). I lost close to 50 lbs. and gained it all back plus 5 more.
Today, I am learning His promises
and beginning to memorize them,
walk in them, obey and do what is beneficial for me.
grow up and “train this body and not spoil it”(Candace C.) And most importantly, getting to know God and not throw away my confidence in Christ, to come boldly to God’s throne and receive grace and mercy in time of need.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
I found this encouraging site last week after I started watching calories. I have about 15 pounds to lose, and have dieted up and down for many years. Last few years, I was an avid low-carb eater, which worked well for my husband and I, but then as we slipped on weekends, some pounds came back. It’s hard feeding my family and myself the same healthy foods, probably because it’s not how I grew up. But, I give myself a break…I’m not supermom, but I’m darn good!! Anyone else notice how delicious a cold apple can be when you haven’t been eating them regularly? I’ve added some low cal snacks to bring to work or have a couple times a day…Aldi has great fit and active 50 cal popcorn cakes…crumble one caramel popcorn cake over a 100 cal yogurt and cut up strawberries and banana and I swear you will enjoy it…celery sticks with hummus…cold apple…hard boiled egg cut in half with a small dollop of light mayo…and I made a pot of low cal chicken tortilla soup (cut up celery, onion and carrot into pot, topped with 3 frozen chicken breasts…added basil, salt, pepper, bay leaf…box of chicken stock 4cups plus 2 cups water…added 1 c. cooked dreamfields low carb noodles cooked at the end) in the crock pot that I had a small bowl almost every meal and took to work for lunches and it was very good. OK one more snack idea and its not much, but it’s a snack…homemade trail mix with 4c cheerios, 1/2 c. dried fruit and 1/2 cup nuts (read the package and add up the calories till you’ve hit 1,200…then split into ten baggies about 1/3 cup and you’ve got ten 120 calorie snacks for the week). Good luck and be grateful for the good God has given you. We will get there!
Hi Ladies, Karen, you are amazing, not only for having this wonderful place for us to come and share but for sharing that too familiar “I’ll do it tommorrow” attitude. Been there, done it thousands of times – but no more!! I joined you all last week for the first time – directed by our most wonderful Father – and what a week. I Posted I had over 100 pounds to lose, well I’ve lost 5 pounds this week and am walking each day. I am putting together scriptures to learn and inspire me. The reason this time is going to be different to all the other tommorrows? This time this journey is for Gods Glory. Praying for all our journeys. God Bless. Dawn (UK)
Hi Ladies – I have already commented once this week but had to hop back on and share something that God gave me this morning as I was having a quiet time. I was getting ready for the day and praying, thinking how great it would feel to not be carrying around the “extra baggage” of my weight. Having a nice little pity party! It occurred to me that it feels like Satan has put his armor over me to hold me back from doing and being the woman God desires me to be. I began praying and a couple of scripture verses came to mind.
First was Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) which says: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from start to finish.” How perfect is that for our WLW group?! We are a huge crowd of witnesses for each other. We are feeling weighed down by by our extra pounds. We can run this race together “from start to finish” by “keeping our eyes on Jesus”. I found such incredible encouragement and strength in these words. This is my new scripture passage – I’m writing it on a card and taking it when I walk this morning.
God also lead me to another scripture passage in Ephesians 6:10-18 regarding putting on The Whole Armor of God. I have to admit I’ve never been too much into this passage – the whole battle theme is not my cup of tea – but it has taken on new meaning today. Because this battle we have against our flesh and weight is a spiritual battle and we need the Armor of God to fight the battle and finish the race. I will be dwelling on these scriptures for encouragement and hope they might encourage some of you ladies as well. Have a great week!
Love you and Praying for you!
I had a good week this week. I was down another pound. Karen I have been having trouble sticking with eating healthy. The only thing that saves me is the exercise I get. Thanks for being so honest in your posts. You are so helpful in my struggle with my weight.
I am late getting to this – the past week has been extremely stressful. We were notified last Friday evening that our close friend with cancer was told there is no more hope – not only of no recovery – but of no longer being able to extend his life. So the vigil began. Yesterday’s report is that death may come within the week. Middle child is Alice in “Alice in Wonderland” with community theatre, and oldest child in college is now considering transferring schools for fall – and it’s so late in the season for this type of arrangement! Needless to say, with these things going on (and Karen knows the whole musical thing – with her family just finishing Seussical) I am feeling overwhelmed. When visiting the hospital over the weekend, the only food available was their “Wendy’s.” I knew I could get a chili – but you know, somehow emotionally I “needed” that bacon blue cheeseburger. And as I ate it, my mind was going a mile a minute. My kids knew it, too. THey don’t miss a thing.
However, I have dropped a few pounds this week. Not even sure how, other than that last week before the “news” I had gone for an hour long walk nearly every day.
Well, I will not write any more as I am out of time, but thank you for giving us a place of friendship and accountability.
I struggled this week too. All that Easter candy still laying about the house. I need to tell my son to pack it up and take it over to his girlfriend’s house, there are 2 little boys there who won’t feel as guilty as I do when they eat it.
Meanwhile, I have begun riding my bike to work, I rode last Friday and again yesterday. It’s about 9 miles each way. That’s in addition to my weekend and evening rides. I started “eating clean” again this week, only backslid a little this morning when the boss brought in bagels and cream cheese. Tosca Reno’s eating plan (plus exercise) helped me lose 15 pounds in 2 months last fall and I am going back to finish off the final 30 I want to lose. I banned sodas from my diet last fall, I never drank diet soda, only fully leaded (sugared). I have been drinking more water and watered down Crystal Light (okay, okay, more CL than water). I know I have a sugar problem but am fighting it and I know that is with the Lord’s help. This will be a huge help as well, accountability and support always make the tough road easier. Thank you all for being here.
Hi, this is my 2nd post here and I am committing to you all to stay focused and come here often for support. I want to drop 40 pounds. I weight the most I have EVER, aside from my pregnancies. I am a short woman so these 40 pounds are really starting to affect my body. I need help, Lord! Please pray for me – I am an emotional eater and having a bit of a family crisis right now that has me wanting to stuff my face.
Blessings to all of you, I will pray for our WLW group.
I, too, laughed out loud when I read Karen’s blog today about “tomorrow, wait until Monday” and especially the one about since I’m starting tomorrow, I’ll eat all the junk food today, so it won’t tempt me tomorrow!! How I can relate. I had just been craving peanut butter and chocolate and was getting ready to make a s’more when I read this entry. . . Thanks to the message and encouragement, I was able to resist.
I would LOVE to lose 25 pounds. God has been dealing with me on why I want to lose this weight. I confess I like the praise of others and for them to notice when I look good (I’ve lost weight before). God, has been speaking to me about being content in the skin I’m in and that he looks at the heart, not our outer appearance (II Samuel) . . . . BUT I still need to get healthier and make that my focus, not simply looking good. .
I’m once again looking at a tummy that looks bloated and filled up over the weekend with cookies, chips, and junk. Even had a burger and fries. Well, I’m trying this week, but last night after I had a nice protein filled dinner- I headed for cheese-nips, and chocolate. Why? I don’t know- I believe it’s psychological because there is no earthly way I can be hungry after eating dinner. I notice when I’m tired, frustrated, and stressed here come the cookies and junk. My mom is struggling with her health and she is on a feeding tube along with oxygen assistance. That is stressful and I see myself reaching for whatever may fill the hole in my heart. Anyway, thanks for allowing me this blog express my feelings. Take care.
It is so great to see our little group grow! Yeah! Please know if you are just joining us that we are praying for you and I hope you will pray for me (us) too. I have had a pretty good week after a rotten end of last week and weekend. It always seems to be a roller coaster ride. The ups and downs. I’m a day late checking in but Mon-Thurs have all been pretty good. I use a website called Sparkpeople.com to log my food to keep track of my calories. I find it very useful and now I even have it on my blackberry – talk about no excuses. When I’m honest with myself and put my food in online I know I have accomplished something. If I had a bad day I used to just skip putting it in but now I make myself so I can visually see that I ate some crazy amount of calories in one day. Learning how many calories are in things is also a great way to help you make smarter choices. Have a great week and come back again next week – no matter how your week went. We’ll be here for you!
So many times I have said the same words that you wrote. I’ll start after… Even today, I thought, I’ll start tomorrow. What has already happened today I can’t change, but I can change the remainder of the day. It’s time to be honest with myself and make life changes that will improve my health. Thank you for reminding me that I don’t have to do this alone.
Regina
its thursday and i forgot to post yesterday…and its my first time on wlw. In my defense, i have a 2 month old, a 2 year old a 7 year old, and our house is for sale! I did weigh yesterday and am down 1.5 pounds. I have decided only to weigh on wednesdays from now on because i beat myself up over the weight fluctuations during the week. will write more next week and look forward to reading your comments.
Karen, your “start RIGHT NOW” was just what i needed… we are headed to Chick fil lay for school spirit night..no french fries tonight, thanks
Wow!!!! I just told my husband a couple of days ago that this is exactly how I am. If I fail during the day I feel like I can’t start again till tomorrow. My husband keeps telling me, ” If you mess up just try the next time. Do what you can and don’t beat yourself up about it.” He’s right but its so hard. Thanks Karen
Your starting over really struck a cord with me. I’ve struggled all my life with weight. Lost over 60 pounds as a teenager by just not eating (where did that will power go?). After have three kids I’ve gone up and down but when I decided to go back to school I put on 15 pounds on top of the 20 I needed to loose already. Every week I go to the store with grand intentions grapes instead of a sweet etc and well I have the grapes plus the sweet. Feel like a failure a lot. So as I was packing my lunch for work and stopped to check out the blog it was fitting. Thanks
I got busy and missed you guys on Wednesday. Will try to look on next Wednesday. I just trying to eat good things. Tuesday was a bad day for food. Visiting with my Sister in law we went out to lunch, I tried to do good choices but the Cajun Chicken came lightly breaded and the meal came with dessert. Then we went to my Dad’s and his caregiver, Lana served us pie.
That evening we met with our marriage mentors and she served berries on angel food cake. I was able to forgo the cake and just have berries. I have not felt good since, but am trying to eat good now one day at a time.
Well I said the other day I was eating when I am truly hungry and stopping when I am satisfied, but this lunch I ate abit more than I should of and feel more full than I should,….. however it was’nt on extra chocolate it was extra fresh pineapple….. so that’s a step in the right diriction of choosing and enjoying the healthier choices! Keep on going Friends every step is a step closer to being healthier.
Karen,
My main motivation is health reasons. I am insulin resistant and the doctor says I must lose weight to keep from getting diabetes. I have already lost 18 in the last 6 months, but have been on a plateau lately. The amount seems overwhelming, so I am breaking it into groups. My new goal is to lose 25 lbs. I’ve started working more diligently on this goal this week. I will post next wednesday how I am doing. I am very thankful for this group!
Thank you so much for your post. That was exactly what I needed to hear. I have often felt that if I made bad decisions for the day, I might as well continue to make bad decisions until I can start over tomorrow or on Monday. That thinking needs to stop. I need to see this as a life long journey that will have ups and downs. I need to make the best decisions each day, understanding that if I make a bad choice, it doesn’t ruin my whole day.
I am new to this group. I need to lose about 90 lbs altogether. I did not have a weight problem until I started having my babies 20 years ago. My last pregnancy was 10 years ago. I don’t think I can use that as an excuse anymore.
Hi Everyone! I just discovered all this great encouragement the other day and it is an answer to prayer. The devo couldn’t have been more appropriate for me where I’m at with this weight issue and having diabetes… The comments to Karen’s encouragement and honesty have really been “manna” to my heart. Thank you – I’ll be praying for you all.
I just started recieving these devotionals for a few weeks and last weeks devo on 3 strands spoke to my heart. I prayed for someone to come along with me for accountability and I emailed a friend who God put on my heart. She said wow, I just read this devo on 3 strands and then you emailed. I was like- me too! How awesome is God to show us both the same things at the same time. I’m thankful for the group and will be joining the journey with you all. My goal is to lose 100 lbs to be at a healthy weight. I’d also like to have another child, but need to be in good health before that happens. I have lost 1 lb. this week. So, 99 more to go!