Encouraging Christian Women – Confessions of a Snowflake | Discussing Issues of Faith

Today's Weight Loss Wednesday is open discussion. It can be anything that is on your heart this week concerning your weight loss journey. The point is it's all about sharing and encouraging one another on this journey.

My own journey faltered a little bit more this week. But I knew it would. My husband and I took a 3 day cruise to celebrate our anniversary.

We had a great time. However….I did not keep to my diet very well. Before the trip I had decided that I would enjoy what I ate and I did.

Although I did indulge, I also did some things right. At breakfast I ate oatmeal and fresh fruit. At one stop, my husband and I took a self-guided walking tour instead of a bus tour.

Thankfully I only gained 0.4 lbs for a total weight loss of 14.8 lbs. While a weight gain isn't the best, I am very grateful that it was that little.

The good news is that most of my trips for the summer are done. This means I can now get serious again about my weight loss. At my Weight Watchers meeting, the leader talked about getting back to the basics. That is what I plan to do.

This evening I went to the grocery store and purchased a variety of fresh fruits and salad trimmings. I will start tracking what I eat again. And I plan to start walking in the evening again…despite the heat.

As I think about getting back to the basics, I am reminded of the following scripture…

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

I love this verse. It's a reminder that I really can lose weight…with the help of Christ.

And you can too my friend. I can't wait to see your success!

Won't you join me for Weight Loss Wednesday?

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So let's talk more about scripture next week. Is there a certain scripture(s) that is getting you through your weight loss struggles? Or that motivates you? I'd love to hear about it and why it touches your heart. I hope you'll join me!

I hope you'll also join me today at The Homeschool Post where I am sharing about John Hancock: The Man Behind The Signature, a review of a chapter of the American history book by Marilyn Boyer entitled For You They Signed. This post is part of a series sponsored by Master Books that includes a giveaway of this great book.

I married my best friend. I won't go into all the details, but if you are interested, you can read the details HERE.

At the babyface age of 19, people warned me that I would regret marrying so young. But they didn't know what was in my heart.

There wasn't a moment of uncertainty or cold feet. Instead I had a deep sense that I was doing exactly what God wanted me to do.

Having never given marriage much thought, I had no what I needed in a husband.

But God knew.

My own parents were divorced by the time I was four. There were emotions that I never wanted to pass on to my own child(ren).

The last 17 years weren't always easy. There were some moments when I really had to remember the commitment I had made. But I am very glad I did. Now I am even closer to my husband than before.

Seventeen years feels like quite an accomplishment. But in reality they have gone by incredibly fast. And I couldn't have imagined spending them with anyone else.

So sweetheart, thank you for the last 17 years. I am continually amazed by your patience with me. And I am eternally grateful for your unfailing love. Thank you for all that you are and all that you mean to me. I hope you'll grow old with me because the best is yet to be.

WLW: Getting Back to the Basics

17 Years Ago Today…

My Life as a Snowflake

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