Stepped on the scale this morning. Down another 2.2. <grin>
One more pound to go before I am OUT of the Obese range on the chart. <bigger grin>
Boy, if that doesn't give you a reason to not quit, I'm not sure what would.
So, I guess I can't give up today when I am THIS close to what I've been working toward for so long. I would still get under that mark, but it sure is motivating to keep doing something that could make it happen by...ummm...tomorrow, maybe??? Wow.
I'm going to take it one juice at a time. Mornings I do tend to do better with juicing than later in the day. I'll start with the carrot based juices since those agree with me more. I do still have some pineapple left to flavor the green juices. I think I can make it one more day.
But, then I'll want another day just to keep it solid. ;)
Sigh. If you give a mom a juicie..... ;)
Pray for me!!
Showing posts with label reward. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reward. Show all posts
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
THAT skirt!!
So, funny story....
About 14 years ago, just after my 2nd baby was born, I bought myself a skirt. It was a skirt that was just a little too snug to wear, but I just *knew* I was going to lose that baby weight and it would fit me in no time.
I've kept that skirt tucked in drawers and closets all these years, making it my *goal* that I would ONE day fit in that silly skirt. It was BRAND NEW for cry...ing out loud, I was GOING to wear it. <stomps foot>
And, well, today I was rummaging my closet needing something that didn't fall to the floor when I put it on. Grabbed THAT skirt and..... <drumroll>......
IT FITS!!! I waited 14 years for this day. Just a wee bit excited.
About 14 years ago, just after my 2nd baby was born, I bought myself a skirt. It was a skirt that was just a little too snug to wear, but I just *knew* I was going to lose that baby weight and it would fit me in no time.
I've kept that skirt tucked in drawers and closets all these years, making it my *goal* that I would ONE day fit in that silly skirt. It was BRAND NEW for cry...ing out loud, I was GOING to wear it. <stomps foot>
And, well, today I was rummaging my closet needing something that didn't fall to the floor when I put it on. Grabbed THAT skirt and..... <drumroll>......
IT FITS!!! I waited 14 years for this day. Just a wee bit excited.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Daniel Fast - Day Twenty-One
June 30, 2013
Day Twenty-One
The End.
Today is the last day. A bit of fanfare as Elizabeth and I discussed the closing of the fast. We had a nice conversation regarding what we learned in the last few weeks. I expressed my gratitude to her for her eagerness and cheerfulness during this fast. Without her excitement over this endeavor, I'm not sure I would have pressed on. It was especially hard when other members of the family were complaining, cheating, or just plain angry that we were even doing it. Her sweet disposition and firm resolve helped me stay focused and cheered me on. She kept me from feeling alone.
She shared that she was very grateful the Lord led me to take on this fast. She was greatly encouraged by my willingness and determination to stick with it, even in the midst of that first week's struggles and pain. She was challenged to see me press on when it was so hard. I didn't realize how the Lord would use my time of humbling to encourage my girl so much.
I will always look back on this fast with reverence and awe. The Lord used something so simple to reveal Himself in so many powerful ways. He used it to also reveal me in many ways. Ways I needed to see so I could confess, repent, and be turned. Not only is my physical body changed, my mind is better able to understand the patterns and habits that have held me for so long, and my relationships with my family have been strengthened like never before. Purging my physical body of the toxins may have been painful, but seeing how my wrong choices were damaging my life as a mother and wife was devastating. You've given me this "land", Lord, and I so want to truly "live" within it. And that leads me to....
The Beginning.
I see now that this Daniel Fast was the precursor to a major work the Lord desire to do in my life. Physically, He is at work healing my body, teaching me how to make the best choices, and making me stronger for His tasks. I didn't know it then, but this fast prepared me to receive that plan. Eating as a vegan for the last 3 weeks, and a very restricted vegan at that, has shown me what I thought was impossible. I could live like this because I DID live like this. I can survive and even thrive on vegetable. Shhhh...don't tell my mother! And I do believe that changing my habits and choices of food heals because I've experienced it happen in the last few weeks.
Fasting from my social media hangouts revealed how much I've been missing in my family, church, and community life. My days are so full, I don't know how to fit it back in, visiting with my internet friends. Yet, I spent so much time there before. Time wrongly placed. I'm still unsure how to fit that in, but it won't be the habit it was before.
This fast revealed my need to deal with my emotions in a biblical way. Rightly handling my disappointments, frustrations, anger, irritations, these are all important priorities that the Lord is working on in my heart. Learning how to put off the sinful ways I handle these things and put on the commands of the Lord is a primary focus for me in the coming weeks.
This Beginning is exciting. It isn't a simple resolve. It isn't a New Thing to try out. It's a response to the work of the Holy Spirit shining the light of God's word on my heart and life. He has shown me the sin, and now that my repentance and forgiveness are firm, I can begin to enjoy His transformation of my life. I can take my first step in truly LIVING in this precious land He has given.
Thank you, precious Lord. May you alone receive the glory for your work in my life. May it be that you will increase and I will decrease.
Day Twenty-One
The End.
Today is the last day. A bit of fanfare as Elizabeth and I discussed the closing of the fast. We had a nice conversation regarding what we learned in the last few weeks. I expressed my gratitude to her for her eagerness and cheerfulness during this fast. Without her excitement over this endeavor, I'm not sure I would have pressed on. It was especially hard when other members of the family were complaining, cheating, or just plain angry that we were even doing it. Her sweet disposition and firm resolve helped me stay focused and cheered me on. She kept me from feeling alone.
She shared that she was very grateful the Lord led me to take on this fast. She was greatly encouraged by my willingness and determination to stick with it, even in the midst of that first week's struggles and pain. She was challenged to see me press on when it was so hard. I didn't realize how the Lord would use my time of humbling to encourage my girl so much.
I will always look back on this fast with reverence and awe. The Lord used something so simple to reveal Himself in so many powerful ways. He used it to also reveal me in many ways. Ways I needed to see so I could confess, repent, and be turned. Not only is my physical body changed, my mind is better able to understand the patterns and habits that have held me for so long, and my relationships with my family have been strengthened like never before. Purging my physical body of the toxins may have been painful, but seeing how my wrong choices were damaging my life as a mother and wife was devastating. You've given me this "land", Lord, and I so want to truly "live" within it. And that leads me to....
The Beginning.
I see now that this Daniel Fast was the precursor to a major work the Lord desire to do in my life. Physically, He is at work healing my body, teaching me how to make the best choices, and making me stronger for His tasks. I didn't know it then, but this fast prepared me to receive that plan. Eating as a vegan for the last 3 weeks, and a very restricted vegan at that, has shown me what I thought was impossible. I could live like this because I DID live like this. I can survive and even thrive on vegetable. Shhhh...don't tell my mother! And I do believe that changing my habits and choices of food heals because I've experienced it happen in the last few weeks.
Fasting from my social media hangouts revealed how much I've been missing in my family, church, and community life. My days are so full, I don't know how to fit it back in, visiting with my internet friends. Yet, I spent so much time there before. Time wrongly placed. I'm still unsure how to fit that in, but it won't be the habit it was before.
This fast revealed my need to deal with my emotions in a biblical way. Rightly handling my disappointments, frustrations, anger, irritations, these are all important priorities that the Lord is working on in my heart. Learning how to put off the sinful ways I handle these things and put on the commands of the Lord is a primary focus for me in the coming weeks.
This Beginning is exciting. It isn't a simple resolve. It isn't a New Thing to try out. It's a response to the work of the Holy Spirit shining the light of God's word on my heart and life. He has shown me the sin, and now that my repentance and forgiveness are firm, I can begin to enjoy His transformation of my life. I can take my first step in truly LIVING in this precious land He has given.
Thank you, precious Lord. May you alone receive the glory for your work in my life. May it be that you will increase and I will decrease.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Day 3 Vice-Busting
January 31, 2013
Day 3 Vice-Busting
Scripture Affirmation
God’s power enables me to live a healthy lifestyle.
"For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power." 1 Corinthians 4:20
This is such a great affirmation for me. I am a lover of words. Not hard to tell from my lengthy blog posts. But, the kingdom of God does not consist in words, but power. So often my words fill up my page and my mouth but they do not affect my actions. Lord, your power will change me, not my words. Your power enables me to live, do, act, go, consistently and strong, not the words I yammer. Let me meditate on the power you offer and work through me, knowing that merely talking about it will not avail.
Action:
1. Continue to build the habit of having water with you and drinking it often. Got my first bottle at my side. :)
2. Start creating a vision of things to come - not just how I'll look but what I'll do and how I'll feel. Picture myself doing what it is I would do or would lke to do, whom I'll be doing it with, and where I'll be doing it. I have a lot of things I visualize. I've spent a lot of time visualizing, even. I dream of playing sports with my family. I would love to join in some vigorouse games of basketball, tennis, and soccer with my boys. I would so love to be able to handle a long bike ride with the whole family, strong enough to tote little ones with my own bike. I dream of great hikes to various points together. I just want to be able to run and play a simple game of tag with my children without a struggle.
I see myself sharing clothes with my oldest daughter. Enjoying our shopping trips much more when we are same sized and I like what I see in the mirror. I visualize more confidence when I meet my husband's co-workers at company events.
I crave and see myself accomplishing more in my day. Strong and able to take on the daily tasks of maintaining the housework and yard chores. Eager and able to add more to my day rather than handing it off to other. Strong and able to work beside my husband on various projects. Cheerful and excited to put for the physical effort to use up all that great extra energy that I gain. :)
3. Take inventory and throw out the high-calories beverages in the house. We really have not beverages like this. We do stock up on vitamin water, but that is sweetened with stevia, so no high calories. I often have diet soda in the house, but now that we are out, I won't be buying more. The juice we have I don't drink and there's really only enough for the children or special events. I will still buy the low sugar, natural coffee creamer for a treat in my coffee from time to time. A reward for getting ALL My water in at the end of the day. :)
Half-Caf today!
Weigh-in: 208.5 tonight at the YMCA. Bummer. I'm not sure why the scale went up. I've been working hard. But, the scale is not the only tool of measurement, that's for sure. Enjoyed my first full circuit on the weight machines by myself and some cardio on the Stride Right. Went with my oldest son and we had a fun time out alone together.
Day 3 Vice-Busting
Scripture Affirmation
God’s power enables me to live a healthy lifestyle.
"For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power." 1 Corinthians 4:20
This is such a great affirmation for me. I am a lover of words. Not hard to tell from my lengthy blog posts. But, the kingdom of God does not consist in words, but power. So often my words fill up my page and my mouth but they do not affect my actions. Lord, your power will change me, not my words. Your power enables me to live, do, act, go, consistently and strong, not the words I yammer. Let me meditate on the power you offer and work through me, knowing that merely talking about it will not avail.
Action:
1. Continue to build the habit of having water with you and drinking it often. Got my first bottle at my side. :)
2. Start creating a vision of things to come - not just how I'll look but what I'll do and how I'll feel. Picture myself doing what it is I would do or would lke to do, whom I'll be doing it with, and where I'll be doing it. I have a lot of things I visualize. I've spent a lot of time visualizing, even. I dream of playing sports with my family. I would love to join in some vigorouse games of basketball, tennis, and soccer with my boys. I would so love to be able to handle a long bike ride with the whole family, strong enough to tote little ones with my own bike. I dream of great hikes to various points together. I just want to be able to run and play a simple game of tag with my children without a struggle.
I see myself sharing clothes with my oldest daughter. Enjoying our shopping trips much more when we are same sized and I like what I see in the mirror. I visualize more confidence when I meet my husband's co-workers at company events.
I crave and see myself accomplishing more in my day. Strong and able to take on the daily tasks of maintaining the housework and yard chores. Eager and able to add more to my day rather than handing it off to other. Strong and able to work beside my husband on various projects. Cheerful and excited to put for the physical effort to use up all that great extra energy that I gain. :)
3. Take inventory and throw out the high-calories beverages in the house. We really have not beverages like this. We do stock up on vitamin water, but that is sweetened with stevia, so no high calories. I often have diet soda in the house, but now that we are out, I won't be buying more. The juice we have I don't drink and there's really only enough for the children or special events. I will still buy the low sugar, natural coffee creamer for a treat in my coffee from time to time. A reward for getting ALL My water in at the end of the day. :)
Half-Caf today!
Weigh-in: 208.5 tonight at the YMCA. Bummer. I'm not sure why the scale went up. I've been working hard. But, the scale is not the only tool of measurement, that's for sure. Enjoyed my first full circuit on the weight machines by myself and some cardio on the Stride Right. Went with my oldest son and we had a fun time out alone together.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Active Patience
I was updating my notes from the book I'm reading. As I was doing so, I felt this topic warranted it's own post. I am struck by the truth it holds and the simple way it challenges me in this journey. Here are some quotes and my thoughts I wanted to get down.
"The testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing."
James 1:3-4
James 1:3-4
"...we often think of patience and waiting as an empty time--a time of doing nothing. But waiting can be a very important, even critical, time in our development.
Patience benefits our souls as much as it ever does our bodies. Remember, the Apostle Paul charged us to 'run with perseverance the race that is set before us' (Heb 12:1). Even in the midst of running a race, patience is key. Without patience, endurance and perseverance, discouragement sets in. And with discouragement comes defeat. Patience is not a passive time. Patience is a time of growing.
I'm encouraging active patience--patience that comes with taking the first step in the direction you know you need to go--perseverance. Paul didn't say to 'sit on the sidelines with your patience.' He clearly said to join the race.
You have joined the race. Patience will help you get to the goal line because it will help you put one foot in front of the other at a steady pace instead of sprinting out fast, wearing yourself out, and not finishing the race.
'...when you do one thing right--at the right time--the next thing works even better, and you, one day, will become what you want to become.'
People who lose weight and keep it off don't need to be extreme. Patience keeps them steady."
I find amazing encouragement and a bit of chiding in these words. I admit, I want to be skinny now. Well, truth be told, I'd be happy if it was yesterday. ;-) I confess, I get so upset and irritated when I work so hard for great results and they don't come fast enough. It's true, I hate being told I need to "just be patient". However, I find great empowerment in this concept of Active Patience. It is true that when I think of patience, I equate that with sitting still and doing nothing. Yet, that is so far from the truth. Patience IS perseverance. Patience is ENDURANCE. Those are ACTIVE words. Those things require me to work and to work HARD. And, they hold hope and promise for a reward.
Honestly, I have such a great mountain to climb, I need all the Active Patience the Lord will grant. Yet, I can already see that the testing of my faith in this area is certainly creating an endurance I've never known. I can't remember the last time I have had to work so hard for so long, inching my way to my goal. This endurance that I am learning will one day have it's full effect. One day I will be mature and complete, lacking in nothing, and it will be because of the Active Patience the Lord created in me during this time. Therefore, I will not wish away this challenge. I will not envy those who are progressing faster than I am or have already met their goals. I will rejoice that the Lord has chosen yet another area in my life to refine and change so that I may develop the maturity and become complete in Him.
How truly grateful I am for the Lord's continued work in my life. He never stops transforming my life.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
First Reward
I finally got around to going for my hair cut today, celebrating my first reward for working off 10 pounds. My 4yo dd and I went together for a date and had great fun.
She actually got a more noticeable cut, but I'm so happy to have my layers and bangs back again. I have to play with it some more to style it the way I like, and my eyes are still puffy in the photo from having my brows waxed. I'm so glad to have it done and now to brainstorm about what my next reward will be. :D
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Seeing Zero
I'm down 3.6 this week! Shocking. I'm thinking some of that is muscle, as I haven't been weight training at all, but I'm celebrating. It's so nice to see the scale go down after a month or so it not moving.
And, I am now in the zeros! Meaning, I've moved out of the teens and into the zeros. So much closer to getting under 200. (I still cringe to see that I am over 200 pounds. :( )
Another milestone, I've met my first goal of losing 10 pounds and have earned my first reward. I'm calling today to set an appointment for myself and my four year with my hair dresser. I've needed a hair cut for a long while and it's exciting that I've "earned" it. :D It will be a special treat for the two of us.
And, I am now in the zeros! Meaning, I've moved out of the teens and into the zeros. So much closer to getting under 200. (I still cringe to see that I am over 200 pounds. :( )
Another milestone, I've met my first goal of losing 10 pounds and have earned my first reward. I'm calling today to set an appointment for myself and my four year with my hair dresser. I've needed a hair cut for a long while and it's exciting that I've "earned" it. :D It will be a special treat for the two of us.
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