Ack!
I completely fell off the wagon this week!
I gained a little over a pound as a result.
I need to refocus.
That feels overwhelming.
I'm tired of having to watch what I eat. I don't want to exercise.
But I am reminded of the words of Paul…
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Trying to lose weight is scary.
…but I can do all things through Christ.
Watching what I eat is tiresome.
…but I can do all things through Christ.
Making time for exercise doesn't seem realistic.
…but I can do all things through Christ.
So this week I choose to get back to the basics…no matter how tiresome or unrealistic it may seem….because I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
And you can too my friend!
Won't you join me for Weight Loss Wednesday.
Write a blog post it, referencing this post. Then link up with Mr. Linky below. Please know, though, that I reserve the right to delete any link that does not conform to the spirit of Weight Loss Wednesday. You can also join us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #wlwed.
What? There's a wagon? I want to get on the wagon!…but sadly enough, I don't have a blog…That being said…I am so tired of being tired and larger than recommended. I feel ineffectual and lackluster. I hate trying to find clothes in my closet that I feel comfortable wearing. I never feel like I have enough energy to be who I want to be much less who God is calling me to be. I feel useless and being useful is my way of entering into relationship with those around me. I know that God has prepared a way out for me because He wants me to live abundantly and I know He wants to be strong in my weaknesses, so that His love can flow through me and into those around me. Eph 5:10 says "and find out what pleases the Lord." I bet my defeated attitude isn't it. Hi Alicia! I missed you at retreat this year.
Twitter: Stop4chocolate
says:
I totally hear you my friend! It is so difficult and I haven't really made much happen, though I haven't given up either. We CAN do it through Christ! I haven't had time to post for WLW lately, but plan to get it caught up again tomorrow. HUGS!!
Love ya!! By the way, you are gorgeous in the pic in your last post and the Facebook pics of your family are stunning!
We all fall off the wagon but getting back up is the important thing
I hear ya, Alicia! I fell, stumbled down the road, and landed in the ocean this past week. Each day, I start off good and then somehow manage to tank by the end of the day. I feel a few days of radical coming on to get me back on course. I've worked way too hard to get the weight that I have gotten off to fall back in. Praying for you and for me! Apart from Him we can do nothing, but in Him we can do all things! Love ya!
Twitter: getfitlbk
says:
As the song goes, "Ya gotta dust yourself off and try again, try again…" Much like muscles, until the healthy habits are strengthened, we have to continually make the right choices and decided how we will care for ourselves. After a while, it becomes more natural.
I'm giggling because I wrote my "falling off the wagon" post before I read yours! Great minds think alike again, eh? Praying for both of us to do what we have to do to get healthy!
We ALL have times like these. It is not the end by any means. Dust off and don't beat yourself up too much. Rely on Christ and He will pull you through!! You can do this!!!
Oh Friend, just keep pressing toward the goal. I was down .8 then back up the next day. Tonight I had pizza so I won't even look at the scale tomorrow! (((hugs)))
Oh my, your post sounds like me this week. But after I was done reading it I was greatly encouraged. Thank you for taking me back to where I should be, God's Word and his promises. With God's help we can both/all pull through. Here's to a new week and a new focus, putting Christ first.
Blessings