Tonight marked the fourth week that I walked into Weight Watchers. I knew tonight that I wouldn't walk out with a loss and I didn't. Instead I had a one pound gain.
We went out of town as a family this weekend and we went to one of my favorite restaurants for dinner. I was determined to enjoy what I ate. Then we won't talk about the yummy french toast I had for breakfast the next day….or the extra munching I did last week. So I knew when I stepped on that scale that it wasn't necessarily going to be nice to me.
But it's not about the scale.
It's about stepping on the scale regardless of what the number might be. It's about the determination to keep going.
It's about perseverance.
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
My friends, I don't have this weight loss thing figured out.
There are days when I constantly feel hungry. There are days I don't want to exercise. There are even days when I break down & go to the golden arches.
But it's not about those days. It's not about looking back. It's not about the number on a scale.
It's about looking forward. It's about looking towards the goal. It's about running the race.
It's about perseverance.
We all make mistakes. But we can't let those mistakes conquer us. If we do, we'll get bogged down by our mistakes and never reach our weight loss goal. Instead we need to look at our mistakes and figure out where we went wrong and plan to avoid those mistakes in the future.
And through all of it, we need to remember…
It's about perseverance.
What about you my friend? How did you do this week?
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I loved this Alicia. I so need to persevere through this week, as I've hit a wall and have lost my MOJO. Pray with me that I get back on track soon!
Praying indeed my friend! I know you can do it!
I definitely needed this post. Thank you so much for sharing. I need to get back to posting about my journey to a healthier life. I have lost weight to being sick. I am praying, once I am well again (flu this time) that I can keep the weight coming off! Blessings!
Hey Joy! It’s so nice to see your comment! I’ve missed you! Sorry to hear about the flu. Hope you feel better soon…and can keep the weight coming off!
Thanks for the encouragement - I loved the that fact you look forward not backwards on this journey. I will post weekly on Wed. as well. My weigh in is on Friday, so I will wait until Wed to post about it
Thanks for joining us! I can’t wait to hear how your weigh in goes!
Twitter: getfitlbk
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Keep at it. And remember, every time you choose healthy foods and exercise, you are choosing to take care of the temple God gave you as opposed to destroying it with unhealthy foods and habits.
Thanks friend! I keep thinking about taking care of God’s temple. I haven’t always done a good job of that. But I’m trying to change…slowly, but surely, right?!?!
If it weren't for perserverance I wouldn't be where I am today!! Great post & reminder today!! Thank you!
I know exactly what you mean, Ronel! There are so many days I want to give up. But thankfully God keeps reminding me to move forward. Blessings to you today!
Twitter: lesliehellohome
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It is about perseverance.
for my fourth time, too.
I didn't track a doggone thing this week, I goofed off and sorta rebelled, but I am going into the WW tomorrow, despite my behaviour
I may gain a pound, I may not, but I will be there. I am still learning somehting from the dear ladies there and do so love the accountability and laughs.
I lost 3.4 pounds the first week (second visit) and 1 pound the second week (third visit).
So, that's what the scale is showing.
Let's keep going, love!!
We can do it, and we are worth it. (We will be the smallest ladies standing in the chatty groups at Relevant!)
HUGS,
~me
Hey sweet friend! It is so hard to keep up with that tracking isn’t it?!?! There are some days I get it all & others not at all. I keep thinking it will get easier
So yes, we’ll keep doing it…and be the smallest girls. Thanks for the encouragement!
Twitter: JesusDarkChoc
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Great post Alcia……yes weight loss and so many tough things are about perserverance. I have always LOVED Philippians 3:13-14, it's always an encouragment to me to press on!!!!!! May God continue to bless you and use you ( as with posts like this!!) in your weight loss battle……it's a good one to keep fighting! I went to exercise right afterschool yesterday, and I can assure I wanted more than anything to go home and take a nap!!!!!!!
Exercising after school?!?! I’m so impressed! I teach all day Tuesdays and I am exhausted at the end of it. I feel like I’ve run a marathon
Thanks for stopping by today my friend!
Twitter: KairaButler
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I will try to link up next week. I have been faithfully using My Fitness Pal (user: KairaB) again. Yesterday was the 1st day I came in under my calorie goal & truth be told, I wasn’t. Later on I had a bowl of pineapple. I’m okay with that because for the 1st time in my life, I’m aware of what I’m eating & I’m making positive changes. Most days I am close. I think I will buy a scaler so I can have one consistent place to weigh myself. I’m starting running again with the goal of a 5K by June. I’m also lifting weights because this muscle isn’t going to tone itself. I really enjoy lifting weights. I’m thankful we have a Y membership. I feel mostly good but sometimes I just want to eat. I’m never hungry because I am eating 5-6 times a day. But, I do want to chew, I want crunch. Yesterday I would have loved to eat chips & salsa!
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Thanks for stopping by Kaira! I’ve thought about how to do some toning. We don’t really have a gym close by. But I’m trying to think through what could I do. I have a scale for my food. But I found I need another one that has ounces on it…and more detail. I went with a cheap one & shouldn’t have. It’s one time where my frugalness did not pay off
Twitter: Stop4chocolate
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I love this my friend!! So proud of you for going and weighing even though you knew you gained. That's hard to do, but it's so much better than just giving up! I am going to be running the race and persevering with you my friend! Hugs!