Looking for weight loss buddy w/ 100 or so pounds to lose

[puppetlady]

Hi, my name is Dee and I am a 46 yrs. old stay-at-home mom. I am starting the Prism Weight Loss Program next week..and would like someone to touch base with every day for encouragement, prayers, tips or just a 'hello..your not in this alone kind of thing!" ....I am a born again believer....I received Jesus Christ as my Saviour in 1992....and have come to realize that my eating habits (addiction) does not bring glory to my Lord and Saviour! (OUCH!) 1Cor.10:31
So far, haven't figured out how to do all the fancy stuff...so the best I can do is this cute little carrot guy! haha :carrot:
Adios for now.....dee

[Blondee51]

Hiya Dee!
I have a lovely friend in Alabama named Dee.....and your post caught my eye. I haven't posted here at 3FC and have gotten info for over a year. I didn't remember even registering! LOL! Oh well....in learning new things something has to go?

Yes..our eating patterns can be considered an addiction and in contining to feed the addiction...we stay in bondage.
I too, know Jesus as Lord and Savior..healer, comforter, best friend. He can be our "personal trainer and Lord of our appetites" as well.
I want to bring glory and honer to Him, as you do and I will add your name and need to my prayer list.
My name is Brenda, I will be 53 the 13th of this month and want/need to lose about 106 pounds to reach 130. I want to regain some strength, stability (healthwise), flexibility..that I've lost due to weight gain. I've gained apx. 60 pounds in 4 years..most rather quickly due to prednisone use for Meniere's.

I'm "new" here too....and will be as active as possible in the alloted time I have. I work at a Self Storage facility, live alone and love it and occasionally have to use a timer to get me unglued from the computer!

Have a blessed day, Dee....know I'll be thinking of you and asking my personal trainer to check in with you regularly!
Love and hugs..Bren

[puppetlady]

Good morning Brenda!
Thank you so much for your reply and encouragement! What a blessing!

Well, today is my first day on the Prism Program. I must admit I am a little nervous...and excited too. Some of the comments you made about Jesus being your comforter, healer, best friend...really hit home.....because....I believe I have used food to fulfill those needs in my life....and hopefully I will learn to see it as 'FUEL' not the supplier of those needs.

I love the Lord and He has done so much for me....beyond anything I could have ever imagined....and I pray that I can give Him this part of me also!

Please forgive my ignorance....I do not know what prednisone or Meniere's is?

Please know that I also will be praying for you today....are you trying to lose on your own....or are you on any type of program/diet? I too, would love to regain strength and flexibility! So lets do it!!! Amen!!

Have a wonderful day.....and thank you again!

In Christ, dee:cb:

P.S. I totally can relate to the timer thing! haha....been there...done that!

[Blondee51]

Good morning Dee!!
I am off today and tomorrow (I work weekends) and will dive into my home blessing hour and restoration.....once I have fully recovered from yesterday! It was one of those days where I wanted to eat all day...and pretty much did!
We had our company dinner last night at the steak house and I ate every morsel and eyed my neighbors plates....as I told Betty.

Today.........I will be back on plan and yep, I have one. The key is to get God's input EARLY! Don't wait 'till 3 PM when I've eaten 5 times to say...oh by the way, bless my dinner! God is SO good...so merciful and He is interested in every area of our lives.
Turning this area...our food plan...over is the biggest issue some days. As above...I still have lots of trouble some days and nope..I didn't seek Him early yesterday! If I had, He'd have shown up.....guided my choices and helped me
STOP and think before I devoured 3 days of calories in one!

Meniere's....an inner ear imbalance where a fluid overload causes dizziness, vomiting, loss of hearing. I have lost about 80% hearing on the right and this round with the left started over 5 years ago, with advanced hearing loss after each setback. Last year I spent 7 months in relapse, with NO hearing, severe attacks of vertigo and vomiting......it's God's blessing I still have a job! Rehab paid for hearing aids, which help..a lot! The prednisone is a steroid drug which helps with inflamation. Some of the side effects are nasty...weight gain, high sugar which I now deal with.
BUT.....this year......praise God!.. I have not had one vertigo attack and my hearing came back in with about a 15% additional loss on the left side..where I can function well with the hearing aids.
I only got right again with Him this year, after a 5 year hiatus where I was playing in the devil's sandbox and misbehaving. I am SO glad God never lets go of us! He allows U-turns! When I got "obedient" and turned back to Him..He was SO merciful and began a healing in me.

I KNOW the answers to our weight issues will be found in our relationship with Him. I fully trust Him to show us what to do DAILY....and empower us to do it. My desire is to draw closer to Him and restore what I allowed the enemy to steal. I want BACK the freedom and peace I once had with Christ Jesus....and I will pursue it!

Thanks SO much for your prayers for me as well! God is with us on our journey today! Have a blessed day, Dee!
Bren

[Blondee51]

PS.....I am currently doing my own plan: I have a predisposition to develop diabetes, have high BP...both untreated and I am seeking God's input as i can't afford nor do I want to take drugs.
I am on dyazide for the fluid overload and must have it..which also messes with sugar levels.
So my plan of choice is moderate carb/lower fat. I do up my own charts for my dayplanner on Corel, with a daily checklist: Weight/BP/FBS/Exercise/Water etc. I have a daily chart with meal plan and exercise choices. It's not "fun" yet to exercise but it feels good when I'm DONE! LOL! I desire to do MORE of it until..hey....I know...I can use my exercise time as a sacrifice of praise to God.....knowing I am honoring Him with it, and benifitting His temple!

[puppetlady]

:coffee: Hi Brenda!
Good to hear from you! I'm sorry I don't have time to post much right now....I'e been running around like a chicken with my head cut off!!
I've been praying for you today....sounds like you're keeping a positive attitude....and I think that may be a major part of the battle!
I'll try to post later....hubby and young son should be home soon....and I'm still doing chores!
Have a good one! dee: :dancer:

[puppetlady]

Back again!

Whew!! It feels good to just sit and relax a minute!!

I'm so glad you are back on track w/ the Lord. Thank goodness his mercies are new every morning!!

I am so excited....I made it through Day 2...haha....only the rest of my life to go!! Seriously, I know it's the Lord....I was so nervous about starting this program...All the scary words like accountability, commitment....weighing food...counting calories.....yuk, yuk....I didn't think I could even make it through Day 1...but here I am!!

I really need to find time for exercise on a regular basis! I think I'm going to pray that the Lord will show me WHEN!!!

So will you alway have this Meniere disease? and will you always have to take medication? I'm glad that this year has been better for you!!! :)

I hope you were able to stay on track today. One of the things I love about the Prism Program....is every morning....you do a worksheet....pray, and read scriptures to help you on your way. Today's blessing for me didn't come from the worksheet, but the Lord showed it to me in my Bible memorization time....I'll share it with you....

Phil 3:12,13 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect......(I'm not there yet!)
v13) ......Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

I know Paul wasn't talking about weight loss..but the Holy Spirit just pierced my heart when I read this....I'm not going to dwell on past failures...I'm pressing forward w/ hope!!!

Ok, so I wrote a novel this time! I'm going to finish up some things then I'm hitting the hay (that's going to bed in Texan) I hope you had a wonderful day off and that you stayed focused.

Adios for now! dee:scooter: [

[Blondee51]

Oh dee!
Thanks for sharing that scripture and insight! I'd meant to ask you about the Prism plan! That's wonderful! I need structure in my daily devotionals and prayer time and what you've described sounds right on target! OH how wonderful...getting through Day one and doing any plan a day at a time is key to our recovery! What a great way to start your day!
Once upon a time......I had my time with God first......and I want that again!
I had a prayer journal/devotionals notebook....I don't know if I have it buried in the closet or lost it in the move...uhh....9 years ago! I will start a NEW one..NOW! I printed your page with the scripture for my file!

You are an encouragement to me, Dee...and I thank God for putting you here and helping me get in to find you!
Don't ever worry about time spent here, as life has it's own demands and there will be times when we have time for a quick note or none at all and just knowing you are there....and keeping me in prayer and vice-versa.....will be strength building for us!

I got little done yesterday so will be catching up today. I use my timer a lot..twice already thuis morning. I spot cleaned for 30 minutes, played for an hour and will be up and at it again as soon as I log off here!
Be blessed today........I already am and will walk in that blessing all day!
I'll be back! Bren

[puppetlady]

Dear Brenda,
I'm glad the Lord gave me words to encourage you. My heart almost broke into when I read about your once upon a time relationship with the Lord...and how I rejoice that you are on the path of seeking to put him first again!
The Lord is rejoicing too....he settles for nothing less than first place...and oh how his children always try to fill the void with vain things!! That's why we are commanded to guard our hearts!! I pray that you will let nothing stop you from giving the Lord first place again....that's where we find peace, contentment, joy ....and the blessings from our Heavenly Father!!
I'm sorry if I sound preachy.....I've watched so many soldiers of the Lord fall by the wayside....one is my spiritual parent...the one who led me to the Lord.......I'm thankful God made me a Sunday School teacher....and I have a ministry w/ bus children.....and I spend my life warning, warning, warning...against the wiles of the Devil!!
So please bear with me, as your letter touched a special place in my heart!
I will pray not only for your weight loss victories, but your spiritual ones as well!!

Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

I better be off....I've got to get ready for church. We have a Bible memorization club for kids on Wednesday..so I've got to head out early. I teach 5th/6th grade girls! What a challenge! and what a blessing!!

Oh, by the way....the Prism Weight Loss Program has a web site...just type the title in your search engine and it should come up.

and.....duh to my computer skills....I accidentally hit your highlighted name and saw that you are from Texas! Too cool!

Gotta go for now! dee

[Blondee51]

Thanks Dee!
Yes!..I need those prayers for spiritual restoration. God has been so merciful and loving to me and I am blessed beyond measure. In just this year, since acting in obedience and turning back to Him, I have had such peace restored and know I am on the right path again. It will take time to get back all I had with Him and getting into His word is the starting place. Making that time to be with Him every day. Starting and ending my day with Him. Inviting Him into every area of my life and seeing myself as He does.

I will check out Prism! Thanks! I will be back tonight..gotta get ready for work. I hugged my bed a tad too long this morning! I'm getting back on track with my sleep schedule and will benefit from that I'm sure. the 2:30 wakings and a quick nap before work..wasn't working!

Have a blessed day my friend!
Love in Christ.....Bren

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!
write: Brrrrrrrr! I can't believe how cold it is! We're not used to that down here!! I love it! Thank you so much for praying for me! I have a victory to share with you.

Yesterday was Day 3...and I've been feeling great! I cannot have any sugar, or white breads, potatoes etc during Phase1 of this program. I am a sugaraholic...and so was fearful that I would be having some major withdrawals...but so far it's been great! Well, I started feeling sluggish in the afternoon...and by the time I was heading home from church...I was STARVING!!! I was ready to eat anything and everything that wasn't locked down!!! I was so afraid for a minute...but I took the time to pray, and when I got home...I looked at my prepared low calorie meal (homemade stew)..and thought....THIS IS NOT GOING TO CUT IT!!! But, oh God was so good, before I knew it, I added some veggies...and different things (counting each calorie of course) wala! ..I had a wonderful meal...and somehow the Lord made it satisfy and even though I could have still raided the kitchen...I didn't! Praise the Lord!!

I really rebelled at the thought of being accountable to someone else for what I eat.....I even told a dear friend before I started this Program...that I want to eat what I want....when I want...and as much as I want w/o being accountable to anyone but myself!!!!
Guess what today's lesson was about...they used those VERY words....EXACTLY....And then asked the question...What has doing what you want....when you want..and as much as you want...done for you? Write it down.....Boy did that break through to my pea-brain!! As I started making my list...of the embarrassing moments of being overweight....the things that I have not been able to do with my son because of my weight....etc, etc, etc...and I listed as many as I could think of......I even started to cry (just a little)....and it hit me....(dumb sheep that I am).....how deceived I've been....
I've been thinking like a child....I guess it's time to grow up (haha) about time!!! Having my own way in regards to eating has almost destroyed me!!
Wow!!!

Thanks for letting me ramble on....I hope this isn't boring you to tears!! Dee's Diet Saga!!! haha....oh well......I pray that you too, are having many victories today!!
I still need to work on finding time for exercise.....maybe I'll make that a mini-goal for next week!
I hope you are having a wonderful day!
Talk @ ya later, dee :dizzy:

[Blondee51]

Good morning Dee!
NO....not boring me to tears....blessing me to them! I have had the same reaction and I am sure many more have! Wanting what we want, when we want and in any amount. My co-worker is still there. We have the same conversation 3-5 times a week and until she (I) get(s) it that WE hold the fork and have the deciding vote on what to eat.....and how.....we will continue repeating patterns that bring about illness, depression and speed our death. Playing into the enemy's hands!

Congratulations on 3 days down! Yes..praise God for the victory....as He is your way maker and provider! That's a wonderful report! Making exercise a mini-goal is a great way to start. It will be awhile before it will be FUN....but it is certainly worth the effort.
I think for me..the fun will come when I can get in the floor comfortably, cross my legs again and make three trips to the car for stuff and still breathe easily after and not need a nap on my off days......I may WANT and take one but not to NEED one would be good! I want more energy for the rest of my days!
I did get a chance to check out Prism's site this morning and hey....it would make me nervous too! LOL! But the one within you is stronger than the one without and will continue to guide you daily! This sounds like a great program and in putting God first in every aspect of your life....you can't fail!

I have some delicious HM soup in my freezer and just in this year have cut my portions. I used to use the 2 cup containers, now use one cup and add a grain or veggies to the bowl as you did with your stew. One thing I learned was that when I eat the good stuff, I crave the bad stuff less. I do love veggies, and use mostly frozen ones, as I am a bit lazy about hackin', dicin', choppin' and slicin'.......as I have no Gallager's veg-o-matic! I got off track at Thanksgiving and have yet to get back on firmly! the past two days have been MUCH better and I know it's due to the prayers in my behalf! Thank you!

I had a great day at work yesterday and actually worked all day. I have a lot of freedom at the office and it's a blessing. We have our tasks each month around the same time and this month will be ending our year, preparing reports etc for the closing and I enjoy that type thing. I will carry over here at home and get my desk area cleaned/organized and prayerfully tear into my closets! Haha! Those tubs full of God knows what.....that I can perhaps bless someone else with, will be done by....say March 1st?

Gotta boogy and get ready for work..have a wonderful, blessed day 4! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.......and thank you for keeping me in yours!
Bren

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda :)
AMEN to your first paragraph!! I like the phrase..'playing into our enemy's hands!'......I've been thinking about that today...as it was more of a struggle to make the right choices! I actually woke up this morning with the thought of huge slice of chocolate cake w/ icing....I could almost taste it!! and I don't even like icing on my cake!! How ridiculous is that!!! haha.

I made a huge pot of shrimp/fish jambalaya last night....and froze up some individual bags...and have been enjoying the rest today. What kind of grains do you put in your soups? I've been putting fresh salad greens in the bottom of a bowl and then pouring the soup over it....it sounds gross, but it's really delicious!!

I'm so excited, my son and our are going to pick out our Christmas tree (as my husband is out of town) ....and hopefully I will get some decorations up! I hope to everything looking nice by the time he gets back home!

You sound sooooooooooo organized!!! You don't do Flylady by any chance?
I'm an organized wanna-be! haha
I'm glad you had such a great day at work!
Gotta go get chores finished so I can go to town!
Have a great one!! And thanks for the encouragement and prayers! dee:carrot:

[Blondee51]

Hooray!
It's so good to "meet" someone with like mind and goals and who is such a wonderful encourager! Thank you! I come away blessed each day!

I've done chili on a salad before but haven't tried soup! Your jambalaya sounds good! I've oooh'd and ahhh'd over a bowl of mashed taters with collards mixed in..oh delish! Collards are my favorite greens but I like 'em all.
I am trying to avoid taters right now in my effort to reduce carbs. BUT....I've been on a sandwich kick for two weeks it seems and it's not good for my system at all! So back to the drawing board!
For a grain with my soup I might have a half cup of rice, a hunk of cornbread..shhh...fritos or crackers. I mostly eat it with picante sauce tossed in for some heat and spice! I recently made some jalapeno cheese cornbread that was SO delicious....and will do that agian while off this next week.

I had HM turkey/veggie soup for lunch yesterday with corn muffins, a sandwich.....Sharon's contribution... and a big salad with the last piece of chicken cut up in it, for dinner. Very good..and sneaked in some applesauce so I could say I had a "fruit"!........then.....stuff we won't discuss right now. I'll say there's one piece of pie left. I WILL get the hang of "doing somethin' different" for my wind down time!

YES! FLY lady! Are you familiar with her too! Way cool! I have been so blessed since a pal at another site I play on, reccomended her site! I get the daily reminders...and answer back...where is your laundry? "strewn about the apartment"..where are your shoes..".uhh....under the bed?" Just kidding. I did my laundry at 4:00 AM. We have 3 operating washers for the whole complex so I try to get at it early and it's done! YAY! Like all our tasks.......starting is often the hardest part! I "restart" about three times a month and LOVE coming home to a clean and organized place so have to dive in and do it if I want that! I have enough clutter for 5 people I think!

Exercise: I did something different at the office: I walked to take locks off instead of driving the golf cart. It was really chilly at the front, but not so bad at the back..it was HARD! Other than shopping and cleaning, I don't walk on purpose like I "used" to! Seems I "used" to do a lot of stuff! I am now starting from scratch! Anyway.....the FIRST time was hard, the next two were easier and faster! Hooray! Plus I got in 120 moves on the stepper.
I did up a chart for office workout.....and will implement it TODAY! I work alone weekends and have lots of free time most of 'em.
I work 1/2 days Sunday and go to Church where my boss is music minister and his wife (boss #2) teaches adult Sunday School....she and another lady take turns. I've been playing hooky some, due to my hearing problem..but hey...just being there will benefit me! I thank God for my hearing aids! I know my condition will improve with better care so I'd best be giving it to me! I'll do what I can and trust God to do what I can't!

I'd better boogy........I am long winded some days! Be blessed Dee..have a wonderful time setting up and decorating your tree. I haven't put my things out yet. I'll spend 15 minutes on that this morning! I need more coffee!
Bren

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!
:dizzy: Ohhhh, the thought of cornbread....and fritos...yummmmmy! haha.
Needless to say those are NOT on the plan for now! haha. :(

I have always wanted to try collard greens....and never have. I've had turnip greens and mustard greens....but not collards. May have to give it a try soon! I guess God is changing my taste buds. I thawed out some clam soup....and for grins....threw in 1 c. of cooked spinach.....Man was that good! I had to laugh cuz I figured it's God doing something! haha

One of the things that's really amazed me....is portion control!!! At first, when i measured out 1 c. of soup....and looked at my little bowl....my brain was having a major fit.....OF LAUGHTER....yeah right!! That's supposed to fill me up!! Give me a break!! Oh the conversation I was having w/ myself....But go figure, It satisfies!! I've been thinking alot today about how much food I've been eating for years....and whinning because I just can't lose weight!! Well, duh!! I've been eating enough food for 3 people!!! uh...maybe 4! haha

:ebike: CONGRATULATIONS for at least starting on the path to getting more exercise!! That's great! I'm hoping to start next week...I figured my body would go on major overload if I threw too much at it at once!!

Hey, can you believe I've made it to Day 6!!! Sunday will be my first week!! I never even thought I could go through Day 1! Praise the Lord....and
thank you, too for your encouragement. I enjoy reading your messages every morning!!

Oh the FlyLady. I can actually walk in my back porch thanks to her!! I've 27 fling boogied more stuff than you can imagine!!! I can't receive her emails anymore for some reason. I tried for quite some time then gave up...but still put many of her principles into practice!! What a blessing!!

Well, it's time to end the novel! haha. Young Son is starving! (He's actually 16 now!) ....I pray that you have a wonderful service in the Lord's House tomorrow! I won't be posting tomorrow...so I'll get back w/ you on Monday morning!

Have a great weekend! dee

[puppetlady]

I'm soooo excited! :cheer:

This evening while sitting at my computer...I got to thinking maybe I should try the Flylady thing again.....nothing like major accountability (first diet...now housework!) ....although, I do like the way you answer back to your emails....haha

Anyway, my subscription still wouldn't go through...but after I messed with it for awhile....I figured it out...and now....wala! :encore:

I can't wait to start deleting all of those emails...saying to myself...'some day'...hahaha....actually, I really love the program....Even doing a tiny bit of has done wonders fo my home!

Bye again.....talk to you Monday!

[Blondee51]

Ok...will attempt to do the copy/paste thing, as my computer is kicking my butt this morning. I've been booted 3 times already.
I hope you have a wonderful day today as well. I have my timer set so I won't "play" too long! It's 7:20 and I would like to get to Sunday School this morning. I'll be making that one of my goals for next year...I need the accountability and it's a great way to get some time in my Bible!

Yay! Flying! I'm still doing the baby steps but DO have a FLY journal I did up when I joined up. YAY! You can get your reminders again! Way cool! I read a testimonial this morning that was really good and hit home for me. I usually delete the reminders. In my journal, I printed pages that I felt would help me...the zones etc. As I am an apartment dweller...I may be missing a zone or two! LOL! I am so blessed, in applying her principles to my everyday routine. I know when my spaces are a mess...I feel like one..so MESS=DISTRESS.......spiritual and physical in my place. It's such a simple joy to get up in the morning and have a clean kitchen and coffee pot ready to flip on! (still don't do my shoes every day!) Stubborn girl that I am.....God has shown me a tip of late..yes He cares that my environment is a mess!......It's "do ONE thing".......so when I do that ONE thing, more often than not, I am energized enough to continue!

Yes, the exercise feels great...when I'm done! LOL! I just KNOW I'll look forward to it one day!
I was in the floor this morning, cleaning/de-cluttering my bottom file drawer and found something I intend to keep......it's a page I'd written on July 1st of 2000. I weighed 188 and needed to lose 58 pounds to reach goal of 130! WOW.........I gained 50 pounds (actually 54) AFTER that was written. Just two days later I was taken to the Hospital with a major vertigo attack and knew the Meniere's had reared it's ugly head again! Yikes! I believe God meant for me to find that as a wake up call TODAY! I MUST get real and real quick! I am committing my food /weight issues to HIM today!! So it's refrigerator boogy time in my place!

Oh I believe you would really like the collards! I cook mine with a bit of bacon and toss a whole jalapeno (or two) in. I usually do about 4 bunches.......remember I'm lazy about hackin' and dicin'.......so do a big batch and freeze my containers. I have these perfect, stackable containers and often grab ‘n'go for lunch.....I don't need frige space at the office as they stay frozen ‘till lunch time.
I love spinach too and yes that IS good in soup! I laughed at your reaction to the ONE cup serving! Mine was the same! Looks rather puny! I'm coming off the Fritos..today! I'm putting ‘em away in freezer bags and asking God to stay my hand! I am in TROUBLE!

I'd better go.....I'll be saying...log off..... I can't shut up! I haven't figured out how to do the smileys! I want stuff too!
See ya here later..........Bren

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!
Boy, can I relate to computer problems!! I just typed an entire message....and lost it!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH:mad:

I'm sooo stunned! I'm wasn't sure if I was supposed to weight in this morning.....it seemed like I remembered reading that you weren't supposed to weigh until the end of Phase I.....but....since I couldn't find where it said that.....I went ahead and got on the scale......

Get a load of this!........I lost 8 1/2 lbs!!! :o I couln't believe it!!! I know it's probably water......and I certainly do not excpect to lose that much every week! .....but wow oh wow!!!!:woo:

Just as I typed that last sentence, I realized why they don't want us to weigh in.....I'm sitting her defining my success this week...by what number happens to show up on that scale!!...as opposed to #1) all the fantastic food choices I made this week #2) all the things I've learned....like portion control....and...portion control....and portion control....!!! haahha #3) and the fact that I can actually feel a difference in my body!!! since I've been off sugar/sodas for 1 week.....my joints don't ache....and I have real energy!!! Now what would have happened if I'd only lost..say 1 lb.....or didn't have a loss at all.........major discouragment would have crept in......when that doesn't change the fact....that I'm still doing whats best for my body! Weird huh......I think the Prism precepts are starting to get to me!! (I'm sure that's a good thing!) Who would have thunk it!

I'm sending mucho encouragement your way.....I'm so glad you found the letter......especially since it's given you renewed zeal to get down to business!!!

Flylady stuff: I had to laugh when I read about the trouble you're having w/ 'having your shoes on your feet every morning!' I have problems with that one too!

Well, I gotta get going!

I hope you've had a wonderful filled w/ victories!!!

Adios for now, dee

P.S. When I click 'post a reply'....this little box comes up w/ the smilies on it (to the right of where I type).....I just click on those little guys when I want to add one ....and ....wala.....there they are! Hope this helps.
Bye for now!:bubbles:

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!
I figured you would probably be reading this tomorrow.....soooooo......


:balloons: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!:balloons:


I pray that you will have many birthday blessings today!! dee

[Blondee51]

THANKS SO MUCH!!
It's my Birthday, get my shoes on.....I will have a blessed day..... it's off to a wonderful start!!
Ok..I "found" the smilies yesterday after clicking on advanced at the bottom. My play time was up so I din't get to prowl around. I don't wanna have to do that each time so will start out there?

OH WOW!! AWESOME!! 8.5 pounds down and hey..we count water coming on so if 3 of it is water it counts going off! What a wonderful surprise and you are getting it down!! The program AND the pounds! What a blessing! Even if it wasn't "weigh-in day"! Yes, that will keep you excited and committed!
:carrot: Woohoo! I must dance for you......OK I just wanna dance and will use ANY reason!

I had a breakthrough yesterday and am praising God! I am committing to doing my daily prayer/praise/devotional time. I printed a small guideline and put in the front of my notebook. Number 7 was PM Praise Pause.......instead of hitting the kitchen first thing when I get home, I want to start this new habit. Well, I went to Mom's after work and was wondering how I'd "fit" it in......God took care of it! On the way..about a 25-30 minute drive......I sang (what I could remember) gospel songs, prayed and praised God and it was SO freeing and such a blessing! I did the same coming home and my spirit broke for the first time in years! I cried, prayed and sang myself home! It was awesome and I am still praising Him this morning. I have today-Friday off as I am taking my last two vacation days and will be with HIM........all four days!
It is SO wonderful...how God meets us at our point of need, brings us OVER and through! Woo-hoo! And...it's my Birthday! I FEEL RE-born! What perfect timing and it's God's doing.......Your prayers are being answered already!!

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!
I'm so glad you had a wonderful birthday!! ;) And praise the Lord that you're feeding your spirit again!! You sounded so excited and I am excited for you!

I'm running so far behind today. I do not have time to post much....I laughed when I read when you said 'we count the 3 lbs of water when it goes on!" ......I thought to myself....'she's right!' ....I love it!!

I hope today has been a good one for you spiritually and physically.

Have a great day in the Lord, dee ;)

[Blondee51]

Hello Dee!
I am still in overdrive and SO excited....to be getting back what I gave away or allowed the enemy to steal from me.
I have an awesome $10.00 blessing....I'd ordered a set of wireless headphones to listen to TV and my music. I got 'em tuned in and set up...and I am listening to Joyce Meyer while I "play" here and clean my place. I am on CD # 2 of the set "Beside Still Waters"..WOW!

I'd gone to Mom's again yesterday after I got my truck out of the shop, brought home 2 bis bags of asparagus (frozen) that they won't eat...and a headboard that fits my bed..hooray..... I talked to Mom some more about my meltdown the other night and am glad I had the opportunity. I may have told ya...I yelled at her and my brother..to "SHUT UP...just Please shut up"......as they were sniping, griping and it got on my last nerve. I'd had the awesome time with God, going over and the second my brother walks in, they start..it usually progresses to a cuss fight....my Mom doing the cussing and it makes me crazy. God used my outburst for good tho.....in that it shocked them into silence and opened the door for me to talk to Mom about how that behavior affects me........plus she's had two strokes, a major heart attack, resulting in a quadruple bypass...and doesn't need the stress....SHE induces! I told her that 90% of my brother's remarks do NOT require a response......I pray I made some progress there. I love them both and above all pray for their salvation......they have no idea what they are missing in not having that realationship with God.

Ok...I'll boogy....in a minute! The baklava was a HUGE hit and I have a request for a new batch on Wednesday as there is none left of the first!! I'd made two batches....one for Jo at teh other office and one for me..which I split with Sharon, my co-worker...her hubby says it should be against the law!
I took the rest to my Mom's and LEFT it! I have 4 pieces in the freezer for my friend Cissy.

Have a blessed evening Dee......I'll be back tomorrow! I thank God for you and the wonderful crew at The encouragers group.......God bless you richly!
Love and hugs..Bren

[puppetlady]

Good morning Brenda!
I'm rejoicing in your spiritual blessings!! Amen!!

I know it can be trying with unsaved loved ones.....I hope (if you haven't already) that you will have an opportunity to open God's Holy Word and show them how they, too, can receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour!! Their response may not be a good one (neither was mine when my sister showed me how to be saved!!) but the Holy Spirit will take the Words of God and work in their heart....as he did with me.....and I will be forever grateful that my sister is a soul winner....and had the guts to share the gospel with her big bossy sister!!! Praise God!!! (Proverbs 11:30, Romans 10:13-15)

BAKLAVA!!!! I could feel the pounds creeping back on just from reading the word!!! AHHHH!!! I've never made it, but boy can I eat it!!! :)
I'm really in a quandry (sp?)....I LOVE to bake....especially at this time of the year....but I've almost made it through week #2....and their are NO deviations allowed.....I'm not sure if I can bake and not "TASTE" if you know what I mean! haha. I think I can resist....but I still do not want to mess up what I've already started!! We'll see how it goes!

How are you doing on your program? Are you staying faithful to what you set out to do? I'm praying for you. I'll be gone for a couple of days.....it's deer season...and we are off to the lease....(I think) ....plans seem to be a little unsure at the moment! I'll get back in touch as soon as I get back!!!

Have a wonderful day/(s)....and don't forget your goal to get to a healthier you!!

Bye for now! dee:carrot:

[Blondee51]

Hi Dee!
Thanks for your encouraging post! I have talked to Mom a LOT about spiritual things and she's more receptive than Bubba. Bubba hasn't had any Christian influences in his life..but two of his friends (husband/wife) are Christians, and provided the pop up trailer he lives in. He's "homeless" but for that and the kindness of another friend's son who lets him keep the raggedy trailer on his property and hook up to their electricity. Other than food stamps he has no income of any kind.

While doing my Christmas cards, I'd asked God for a scripture to use...I opened my Bible and it was Jeremiah 29: 11-13........PERFECT! Of course all He does IS and it blessed me to share that with the 12 or so folks I sent cards to, along with a personal note of love and encouragement.
AND....Mom was so moved..she's going to go back to Church and is making an effort to tone down her temper! God is SO good! I pray he gets my brother's attention and does a work in his heart and life......I know there are chinks in his armor.

I AM.....taking good care of me. I caught a cold Thursday..woke up tonight with a croupy cough and went to Wally World at 11 PM for supplies....I pray for a speedy return to health! I am a weenie and it knocks the starch from my sails to be sick. I have some chicken soup made and my juice in there too so will be laying low and taking care of my precious self!
I used yesterday as my rest day...and I really needed it! I'd been blowing and going since Monday.

It's been a LONG time since I hung out in the woods! I loved it when I did but may be too old and whiney to think of it as fun now! I used to go camping at Mineral Wells State park, when I lived in Dallas...and DH #2 and I would go to the ranch where my Dad worked, and camp on the river. Way back when!

I'm headed back to bed.....hope for recovery pronto! Night night!
Bren

[Blondee51]

Thanks for the scriptures too! I just looked 'em up! Woohoo!
I have Joyce Meyer on again....and having my hot water w/lemon and honey, before I have my coffee.
I am up again......I have been napping in spurts for a couple of days rather than going down and staying down, but as long as I rest well and enough,I'm ok. I'll get back on schedule soon enough!

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!
I'm back!!! :carrot:

I'm so sorry to hear that you are under the weather! I hope that you are feeling better now.

Praise the Lord that your mom received the message in your Christmas cards. I'm glad she is going to church.... has she ever trusted Jesus Christ as her Saviour? Keep praying for your brother.....I have no idea how long my sister prayed for me....but I'm sure thankful that she did!!!

I'm praising the Lord...I cannot believe I remained faithful to the Program even while we were camping. It wasn't easy....and I'm so thankful the Lord gave me the presence of mind to have a lot of precooked soups and stews....I packed them along....took pre-measured baggies of cereals and things that are allowed and had all calories totals written on the bags. Whew!! I'd have never made it otherwise!!! I cannot believe that I am on week 3!! Too wild. I'm already feeling a difference in my clothes!! Who would have thunk it!

I'm not sure how much I will be able to post this week. My husband wants to go out to the lease....and it's always kind of short notice. I'll check in every day that I'm home..and I'll be praying for your speedy recovery....and that you stay on track with your own personal program!!

Have a good one! BTW....I loved the scriptures you used in your Christmas cards!! Bye for now, dee

[Blondee51]

:carrot: HOORAY for the victory!! That was very smart planning, in taking measured portions of your foods with you...and your commitment to doing the program is inspiring! That's wonderful! Week three! where does our time go Dee?

I am doing very well right now and am praising God at my place too. I am back down to 233 this morning, after gaining back up to 238....have had two nights with no after dinner snacking and am watching portions, making an effort to get more fruits and veggies in while lowering carb intake. Especially at night, when I would over-do and my fasting blood sugar was much too high.
Knowing what my trouble spots and triggers are, I am asking God to shore up those areas, gaurd me and be the Lord of my appetite. I want HIM to be my first response when temptations hit!

I honestly don't know if Mom has received Christ as her savior. She prayed with a neighbor several years ago to be saved and has gone to church off and on for a few years.......I'm not sure she understand the "heart relationship" that is vital; to our walk with Christ. I mentioned that in my note to her, as it's my desire to see her living for Christ and enjoying the last years of her life, knowing she has a home in Heaven when she leaves here. I will be talking to her more and yep..Bubba is in my prayers daily! They are a part of my "household" and it's promised they will be saved!

I am feeling MUCH better! God is merciful to me even when I bring things on myself! I will learn to dress for the weather!
I am taking today as my rest day and will be doing my cooking tomorrow. I got another "order" for the baklava and will be doing 3 batches. I want to do my cooking for meals while I'm playing in the kitchen...so will get my list ready and be prepared to start in the morning.

have a good time while out the lease...enjoy yourself wherever you are! I'll be here.....
Bren

[puppetlady]

:twirly: :hyper: :hyper: :twirly: :bravo:
Hey Brenda!
Sorry it took me so long to respond. Wow! 5lbs!! Way-to-Go!!!!!:carrot:

It sounds like you are on the right track and sticking to the plan! That's fantastic!!!

I came back in from the lease to go to church.....while I was gone my husband got a deer. He was so excited!! I am too....I LOVE vension!! Yummy!

I hope you are feeling better by now. Are you ready for Christmas? I'm so excited...our young people our singing a special for the church on Sunday morning....and our bus children are doing a special too. We don't know how many will actually show up...but we are praying they and their parents will come. What an awesome way to spend Christmas morning!! I can't wait!!!

Well, I've got to run...tons of stuff to do....and the clock is ticking!!

Have a wonderful day!!! Your friend, dee :dizzy:

[Blondee51]

Oh me too.....love venison! My friend is going to bring me a roast when she gets into town...that her SIL provided from his last deer.
Yep..I was excited to see 233 again after playing around for weeks....I haven't been under 230 but maybe twice this year so when I get back there I will be shoutin'! LOL!

My co-worker is beating herself up for over-indulgences and I feel bad for her. I whip myself a bit..we all do...but staying there leads to depression and bondage, illness etc. that our enemy loves to heap upon us. I am praying for LIGHT for her.....she's a Christian and needs more than ever to sense the presence and love of God, as well as healing. Mind, body and spirit.

I am almost fully recovered from my nasty cold and praise God! I've had some wonderful rest the past three nights, no waking from coughing etc and my strength is returning! Thanks SO much for prayers for me as I know God hears you my friend!! I am SO blessed!

Your Christmas plans sounds lovely! Our church is having a morning service, minus Sunday School for those who want to come. I'll be at my Mom's......will go over Saturday after work. My boss is giving me 1/2 day off Saturday so I'll be there by 1:00. I believe we will have a calmer, peaceful time than at Thanksgiving and I thank God for that as well. For restoring peace to ME....
so I can share it with them!

Have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful week ahead! I am excited about a new beginning with the right spin on things in the year ahead!
Love, in Christ.....Brenda

[puppetlady]

:snow4: MERRY CHRISTMAS

HI Brenda!

Just a short note to tell you thank you for you prayers and encouragement.
This week has been tough to stay on program....but I'm still hanging in there by the grace of God! Amen!!

Have a wonderfully, blessed time with your family!!!
Bye for now, dee

P.S. I probably won't be back until next week! During this holiday season....let's not forget our goal of better health!!!.....let's try to make good choices....so we can look back on this time...and say to ourselves....well done!! No regrets, no pig outs...a destroyed body is just not worth it!!!!

Adios again! and Merry Christmas to you and yours!! dee

[Blondee51]

Same to you my friend!!
I'm home from Mom's..we did our dinner and gift thing last night so I came on home this morning! Praise God! Not ONE bit of fussin', cussin and arguing of ANY kind!! I am SO thankful! It was fun and restful...I was really tired and conked out at 7:00 PM. I am almost fully recovered and am so glad.

Enjoy the rest of this wonderful year! I will as well, using the time to get my schedules set and plans laid for a healthy New year......one of blessing and recovery!

I'll be back!
Bren

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!
Praise the Lord for your peaceful family get-together!!! Amen!!
Just a quick note to let you know that I will not be near a computer until this weekend.
I'll be praying for you! Have a wonderful week....and Happy New Year!
Your friend, dee

[Blondee51]

Have a wonderful week Dee......
I will be thinking of you and keeping you in prayer as well. I am excited about the New Year ahead and am believing God for some wonderful things! For each of us here, as well as our families and friends.
He is AWESOME and works better than any worldly methods!
I'll see you here when you get back!
Have a HAPPY and majorly BLESSED NEW YEAR!
Bren

[puppetlady]

HI BRENDA!!!
I'm back!!! Whew!! I need a vacation from my vacation!! hahaha.

I hope you are doing well, and still as encouraged as you were in your last post!!!

I have to admit...:mad: I fell during the 4th week of the program. The stress of Christmas...then leaving for the deer lease...and not having anything prepared...AND JUST SAYING NO constantly to all the temptation...was more than I could stand!!!!! Oh well, I'm dissapointed but not discouraged!!!:dizzy: Today was a wonderful day....I'm back on program....and feel great about it!!!
I haven't talked to my leader yet....I'm not sure how that will go....but we'll see!

The videos on this program are awesome!! Today's lesson was about good fats vs bad fats.....and the AMAZING benifits of adding good fats to our diet! Pretty awesome stuff!! I think I'm going to give it a try!!

I hope to hear from you soon! Bye for now, dee

[Blondee51]

Howdy Do Dee!!!
Hey...look at how far you came before caving! Know that God is with you every moment of every hour..every day and you will pick up, dust off and carry on!
The Holidays are hard on us all......and with friends, gatherings, familie's good food.......the temptations are many. I think I did 3 boxes of stuffing by myself since Thanksgiving. I am ON track now tho and Thank God for it!

My goals for January are to:
1) Get as close to 220 as I can
2) Exercise 6 days a week for 15-45 minutes
3) Avoid eating anywhere but at the table: NO PM grazing and NO added sugar

I think I'll stick to three for each month. Building stamina and strength and shoreing up my weak spots.
I am so blessed to have found YOU and the crew at Encouragers.....WOW! It's made a huge difference for me, knowing I am surrounded, as it were....by Christian's who are in the boat with me! I don't have to paddle alone!

I just got back from getting my nails done..I missed it last week as i was still a tad UTW. I feel really good now tho and am regaining strength daily.
It was SO good to start the year off in God's house and I pray as I get more diligent with my food and exercise plan, that more hearing will return so I can participate more fully in life! There's a world of opportunity to serve and I am ready to do some of that!

Gonna pop in at the other threads to say hello........dart in if ya get a chance!
Have a wonderful, blessed day my friend!
Bren

[puppetlady]

:wave: Hi Brenda!
Wow! You have a great way of looking at things! I never thought about how many weeks I went before I fell! Pretty neat! Praise the Lord, I am back on track and having a wonderful week! I can't believe that I am on week5 of Phase I.....and that I'm even looking forward to Phase II! Who would have ever believed that!!

I'm glad to hear you are feeling better and it sounds like your on the go for 2006!! I'll be praying that you reach your goal!!

Have a great day! Your friend, dee :flow1:

[Blondee51]

Thank you Dee!!:D
I have every confidence (in Christ Jesus!) that I WILL make goals a reality this year! I am in the right camp to do so! God is merciful and mighty and Bigger than any temptation presented!

I am listening to Joyce Meyer as I type and I NEED today's tape! WOW! I need to start taping her again! I love that lady and she is a great woman of God! I love Paula White too......I gain a lot from listening to them both, but Joyce is my "mentor".

I am doing better......and each day I stick to plan will make me stronger and more diciplined. I really NEED dicipline in my life! Living alone is no reason to think I can get away with anything, 'cuz God lives here too and sees all, hears all and KNOWS all! LOL! I need to invite Him to my table....if I did that each time, I'd be there less often I'm thinking! LOL! If I invited Him to the table, I'd uhhh...have 3 managed meals and one snack if needed! I'd not be eating more than I needed! That is my goal today. There's a song.....I have it somewhere I'm thinking, that the chorus says "come holy spirit, Come, holy spirit...come...you are welcome at this table" and I have been singing that for some time, just never applied it YET..to my "physical" table. I will do so!:carrot:

HOORAY!! Wow! isn't it wonderful to see how far you've come and be READY for Phase 2! That's great Dee! You are such an inspiration to me and a great encourager!! Thank you for sharing this journey with me.

I'm gonna get cranked up here in a bit and set my timer for my weekly "Home Blessing". I plan to do some 27-flinging today too!
I split my off days this week due to sale day yesterday so will do today what I would have done yesterday..had I been off. I got lots of wonderful rest, Sunday and Monday and am ready to get me up and running!!

Joyce said just now...do the HARD things first! HAHA! She mentioned tackling the closet you've put off cleaning for 20 years! I've got 6 big ol' tubs in my walk in closet FULL of stuff. I can see me slinging a LOT of it towards the dumster and Goodwill!

Have a blessed day my friend.......I'll see ya here later
Hugs and prayers,
Bren

[Blondee51]

I like the slider thing as it represents being on my knees and praising God..for the victory to come! Well it DID...and when I went to change it, I got a message uhh unable to display page or somethin' so I used one fro another site. I'll maybe switch to changing it once a month if I have too much trouble!

[Blondee51]

Hiya Dee!
I hope all is well with you and yours on this lovely day. It's been beautiful here, clouded up like it wanted to rain and I was praying it would...we need it here! The wind wasn't as bad as the forecast said either which was a blessing. I made it to SC and Church just about 8 minutes late. NEXT week I will plan better and be on time!

Have a wonderful evening..take good care of yourself..I am behaving well for the first time in a long time and it really is a blessing! It's amazing how changing ONE thing leads to other positive changes! WOOHOO!

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!!

The weather here is gorgeous too!! I'm glad you are on track and sounding sooooo positive!!! Praise the Lord!! This is going to be our year for renewed health!!

I'm sorry I haven't posted....I have a friend in SanAntonio who had a liver/kidney transplant....everything is going wonderfully, I'm soooo excited, this is a family who has been away from the Lord for a long, long time...and they have allowed God back into their lives....and I'm just rejoicing in watching them grow!!! And to top it all off, their grandaughter trusted Christ as her Saviour this weekend!! How exciting!!! and how precious!!!

I'm not supposed to weigh...but I did anyway....in 5 weeks I have lost 15 lbs!! For me, that is a miracle!! And....yesterday my husband even told me that he can tell I'm losing weight!!! He neeeevvvvverrrr gives compliments!!!! I almost fell over.....but boy did it make my day!!!! This is my last week of Phase I....and I can't believe it but I'm signing up for Phase II.....(who would have ever thunk it!!!)

I hope you have a blessed day!! I'm praying for you to have success in your physical and spiritual walk.....thank you for being there for me!!

Your friend, dee

[Blondee51]

LOL!
I KNOW I'd be sneaking a peek at the scale! WOW! Down 15 pounds! That is wonderful!! The compliment from DH is special too, as he's not prone to givin' 'em! WOW! Almost done with Phase 1! WAY worth shouting about!!
GOD is SO good and SO with us..hey..He's INTO us and we are INTO HIM! It's His power and grace that sustain us in the hard places and He will be our provider of every need at every moment of our journey.

I had a slip last night but am right back on track this morning. I had popcorn while watching TV, trying to convince myself I could do that once a week.....well I CAN'T! NOTHING still means NOTHING to eat while otherwise engaged. If I am to totally break the habit and avoid the following fiasco.....I MUST adhere to plan and know that God is in my moments of temptation as He is in the moments of elation at a well done day!
I had 8 days down, before last night's slip and was angry at me, but got up repentant and seeking God's mercy this morning and other than some fluid retention and a higher FBS than yesterday, I am ok....I will get the overload off today and take really good care of me! SO.....I am dusted off, forgiven and ready to carry on! I will be made stronger by this episode..as you were in yours and the enemy will NOT have the last laugh!!

I am so excited to be here and excited about US gaining victory this year! We will run the race before us and always have our Lord and Saviour at our side.....teaching us, guiding us, showing us each day what to do and empowering us to do it!

Thank you for your encouragement and prayers as we journey on! Hey! That is good news that your friend came thru surgery and is doing well. Prayers going up for them and YES!! Having the grandaughter accept Christ is wonderful news, as is their coming back to God! That is a joyful occasion always! WOW....liver and kidney transplant......that's a BIG thing! Aren't we glad we serve a BIGGER God?!

have a blessed day Dee! I am off today and ready to tackle my weekly Home blessing, flinging and flying as I go! I need to shop for the office too..had done it Saturday before work, checked out, and realized my boss missed signing the check when he did all the others so I looked VERY closely this time.....I felt bad for the ones restocking my cleaning supplies!
I'll see ya here later!
Love and hugs......Bren Hey......are you here too, in Texas......as your friend was in San Antonio?

[puppetlady]

Hey Brenda! AHHHHHH, I just finished typing a long letter to you….and the website lost my server or something like that and it all vanished!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

8 days on track!! That’s awesome …..:bravo: You know, it’s the getting back up and refusing to quit, that’s going to give us the victory!!! Praise the Lord!!

Yes, I too, am a Texas! Born and raised in this wonderful state! I live down here in Rockport…..the land of the ‘seagulls’ haha.

I wish I could talk longer…but the delay in losing letter #1 has put me behind. Keep going my friend, we’re going to reach our goals!!

Havea wonderful day! Dee

[Blondee51]

Hey Dee! Thanks for the Kudos! (non-edible kind!)

I hate when that happens! I got booted off and lost one at another site, but luckinly I'd just started. Normally I do my posting early AM but I rested after my excursion to Wally world to "re-shop" for the office this morning. I dropped the stuff off and came home. I got Breakfast at McD's...which was NOT on plan but I did ok. I had a bit of a set back on the cold, but not bad. Just some restless nights and waking myself up snortin'!

Rockport! I'll look ya up on our wall map at the office! I was born in Missouri, in my granny's house.......moved here when I was 5 after Mom wouldn't let Daddy dump us anymore......she got stubborn.
I grew up mostly in Albany.....spent 12 years in Dallas after running away from a bad 1st hubby. I've been here for 9.5 years and love Abilene. All the city I'll ever need. My Mom and bubba still live in Albany.

I'm determined to get 2-4 more boxes of clutter dealt with today so I'd best get crackin'! I feel good right now other than a teensy headache...tylenol will take care of that!
Have a blessed afternoon Dee! I'll see ya here soon!

[puppetlady]

:flow1: Hi Brenda!

No sunshine for today.....the air is soooo humid you could probably drink it!! I hope we get some rain...sure could use it! I think I forgot what it looks like! haha.

We are headed out to the lease again....so I may not be back online until Monday! Hubby wants a hog.....this ought to be interesting....we've never done the hog thing....but I love to eat it! Can't stand store-bought pork...but wild hog is delicious!!

I am trying to release some clutter myself! My goal this year is to finally get my home organized!! (I know...you can't organize clutter!)...but I really want to have things nice this year. I've been asking the Lord's help...because I tend to obsess...and that's not good....so he's been helping take the baby steps...and not stress over the big stuff!!! That's my new song...."Less of me .....and less junk!!!" haha

Well, I best sign off....hope you're feeling better! Have a great rest of the week...and I'll talk to you Monday, if not before! Adios for now, dee :comp:

[Blondee51]

Hi Dee!
I hope hubby has his hog! I remember as a kid getting LOTS of wild hog, as the Ranch my Dad worked on set traps for 'em and we had a lot of venison too, as Dad would get a couple each year. He also took groups of hunters out for theirs, and many just wanted the head for a trophy...weren't into the meat. they don't know what they were missin'! I miss those days and I miss my Daddy. It doesn't matter that I'm 53 and way past being a kid.

I've been working hard at the office.getting last years files dealt with, reports completed, data entered for January and de-cluttering my personal junk. I had about 60 magazines under my desk! YIKES! Who put those there? My co-worker got into the spirit Friday and did a lot herself! Perhaps I can lead by example!

Other than being rather tired, I am feeling much better. I'm down .5 pound for a total of 5. It would have been better without my "down" days this past week. As strength returns, I'll get much more accomplished..personal needs and otherwise.

Have a blessed day! I'll see you here later! I'm gonna dart into the Encouragers group for an update!
Bren

[puppetlady]

Hi Brenda!!
Yeeee-Hawww...5lbs total!!! :cp: :cp:
That's almost 2 entire cans of Crisco that are not on your body anymore!!!:cp:
Way to go!!!

We didn't get a hog this time. I was kind of under the weather and spent most of the day in the trailer (bummer)...and hubby just kind of hung out....we had a real relaxing time and the weather was gorgeous!! I just love it out there!!!

That sounds so awesome about your dad working on a ranch. Has he passed on...or are you guys just out of touch? My dad passed away in 1991...and I know what you mean....I still miss him!! I do have the hope that he was saved....I won't know till I get there!

I'm starting Phase II today. I'm so excited (can you believe that!?)...and I'm hoping to have more victories this next 6 weeks!! I lost 9" total during Phase I.....that's pretty cool!

Well, I best sign off....tons of stuff to do today! I pray that your strength will return....and you stay on plan this week! Have a wonderful day! dee:dizzy:

[Blondee51]

Hiya Dee!
Yep....5# down and counting! I was very happy! I am doing well and have had about 12 great,on plan days and only 4 days flubbing so far this month. Eating meals at the table is becoming a normal response, waiting for hunger to eat and watching portions becoming habit.
I still need to work on the balance part! Veggies and fruits are scarce as hen's teeth some days. I make soup fairly often and can be sure I get some that way.

YAY! 9 inches lost forever!! PLUS the weight and starting Phase Two! Wow! You're really doing great! I hope you feel a lot better too, after being under the weather a bit at the lease. Too bad you didn't get a hog....but it's good you an dhubby had a good time anyway!

I do....feel better.....these things just take a bit to kick 'em to the curb! I'll make an effort to get more water in today. It's my "weekend" and as I did laundry before work yesterday I am ahead of the game work wise. Whew....I need to get in the habit of doing my laundry more often, as the once every 10 day thing is taxing my ol' bones!

I am DONE with my de-clutter project in the office. I will work in our storage bin in the spring. I have records to shred, much to dispose of and will probably get about 4-5 days outdoors out of the project! I get to wear my shorts, take my coffee/water down there, a radio and hang out over a hot shredder for hours at a time! Woo-hoo! We have things from '97 on...so I should have lots of fun.

I have 4 boxes behind me awaiting my attention so guess I'll get at it! I'll see you here later!! Let's have a wonderful ,blessed week!
Your friend, Bren

[Blondee51]

Oh.....yes! that was a wonderful learning experience..working with Dad at the Ranch..I think I told ya he let me cook while he was off doing other things in the summer? I grew up in the country.
He passed away in November of 92. He was only 62, had heart problems and diabetes. I loved him fiercly and still dream of him and wake up so sad, knowing he's gone. We have that in common too....as you lost your's in 91.

Another reason I want so much to get the weight off and get in the best condition I can for my age. I can't un-do anything I've done, but by the grace of God and in His power, I can make enough positive changes to better my health for my last years. My Mom is 71, had a quadruple heart by-pass done, double knee surgery, 2 strokes, a heart attack and is a full blown diabetic who consumes enough sugar for 4 people......she doesn't know a carbohydrate from a carburator and cares less than none about doing any different..SO...I will love her while I have her and do my BEST to not follow in her footsteps. I can only do that with God's help..daily!

[puppetlady]

[SIZE="3"][COLOR="Blue"]Hey Brenda!

Boy, did I need to hear that!! I had a rough evening last night....sometimes it's so hard to be dishing out my husband's icream float...or preparing their food (my husband doesn't want 'my problem' interfering w/ the way I normally do things)....anyway, there I was dishing out the ice cream....and before I knew it.....there I was sitting on the couch next to him enjoying an ice cream soda!!!!!!:nono: :nono: CAN I PLEAD TEMPORARY INSANITY!!!......oh, but it gets better....then I forgot all about the tools Prism has taught me to fight negative thinking....so I started feeling sorry for myself....and how did I fix it!!!!!!!!!! By eating a handful of chips!!!!!:sp: AHHHHHHH!!! At least I stopped there....but I have to say, I was a little discouraged this morning...until I started reading what you had to say about your parents! My dad died of a heart attack at 59!!! My brother @50!! (He weight over 400 lbs, I believe!).......I needed the reminder!! Yes, I have abused my body over the years....but I forgot my focus! By God's wonderful grace....I want to be healthy....no more abuse!! I want to be as close to what God created me to be....to present my body as a living sacrifice!!

Thanks for sharing.....your words truly blessed my heart...(or more important) gave me the swift kick that I needed!!!!

CTS (changing the subject)....I LOVE your weight meter @ the bottom of your post! It made me laugh in the midst of rebuking myself!!!

I hope you have an absolutely wonderful day!!
Talk to you later, dee

[Blondee51]

Good morning Dee!
Yes....it's ok to plead temporary insanity! I believe it is to a degree! If we and I say WE as I did it for two days! ....LOL.....were in our "right", God centered mind we would NOT step into the enemy's snare.
We'd be Joel Olsteen Jr's, saying "no thank you Mr Devil, I think I'll pass on the snackies you have today".
I bought ice cream for the first time in about 6 months yesterday! OOPS!

I am back up today, and can add 2 more flubbing days to my month's talley! So whew...aren't we glad that's done?
Oh no...losing your Dad at 59 and brother at 50! That is so young. Yes..we must stay focused on our end goals and on WHO God is in this journey. There's nothing that slips by Him and He is aware of us at every moment, giving us strength to move ahead...especially after a slip.

I know I need to build more structure into my "weekend". My Off days may fall in the week but it's my weekend and I totally lose it at least one if not both days. So today, I will map out a plan for NEXT week. I can prepare ahead and get a grip ahead of time. I had NO hacking or snorting this morning so as far as I'm concerned....I am WELL, praise God and can get back to a regular routine!

I like the trackers too....I've noticed some are doing mini-goals and may give that some thought..maybe have Number 1 being 220 and so forth....

Have a blessed day Dee and know I'm thinking of you and you're in my prayers!! Let's whip butt...our own..the rest of this wonderful week!
Bren

[puppetlady]

Hey Brenda! :wave:

Thanks for the laugh!! I needed it! Maybe I'll try to picture myself actually saying that the next time temptation rears it's ugly head!! Oh well, if I cave...at least I'll go down laughing!!!

I reallllly need to stay off that stupid scale!!! I think that has been my major down fall so far!!! Prism is right right, right.....and I need to pay attention to what they are teaching. I stepped on the scale this morning ....just a peek...to make sure I didn't do too much damage....and that everything is going ok.....I was so excited to see a weight loss!! Yeah for me.....then around 3:00 ....the voice....."boy, that candybar sure does look good...".....No thanks, I say, not for me!!....."Oh....but...you're doing so good already this week...why you could eat that candy bar...and do real well on Fri, Sat, and Sunday....and I bet you'll still have a great loss for this week!!!"................do you want to hear the end of the story? Alas, I can't BELIEVE I LISTENED!!!!! I really need to get my act together!!! I did so well, and now I'm starting to play games with the program....and that will NEVER do!!!!

Whew....I feel better! haha. I know this is a learning process....but does it HAVE TO BE SOOOOOOO painful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the Holy Spirit so sweetly reminds me....Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Amen!!

On that note, I better sign off. I hope your day has been a good one! I am keeping you in my prayers!! Strength and Victory!!!

Bye for now, dee

[Blondee51]

Hiya Dee!
Don't we wish sugar tasted like maybe uhh Limburger? We'd be able to wrinkle our nose at it and never let it slip past our lips! My ex # 2 actually liked the nasty stuff...sheww-ee!
I solved my icecream problem yesterday by leaving it in the sink when I went off to work so it would melt and I could wash it away. Normally I would have eaten it all as a means of disposal. So while I may momentarily be "whipped" for buying it, and wasting food/money....I acted in obedience by tossing the rest and feel better for it. I just can't eat the stuff and be at my best. I know God is working on me and with me, as just getting my mind changed is a chore some days!

OK....today is a new day........a day of compliance, obedience, seeking God for strength and stability. He is our way maker and the provider of every need we have today. We will NOT give up or give in.....sweet stuff will take a back seat and keep it's head down. Our desire to be a healthy weight is bigger than any peanut butter stick thing from Lil' Debbie Debil. I LOVE THOSE..I mean..nasty stuff yes it is!

I know what you mean! I do the same thing....I'll eat pie for 3 days and think, hey, I'll just really cut down the next FOUR days and still be ok. The problem is..as we well know..it may not show on the scale but the blood sugars and other body functions take more time to recover than it does to throw 'em out of whack!
WE WILL get it down tho and we WILL do well! Let's determine to move ahead, put our "down" days.....down.......and do what we know to do TODAY...to bring our flesh under subjection to the Holy Spirit and move on down the road to recovery! Got a grip.....let's boogy!
Hugs and prayers......Bren

[puppetlady]

Hey Brenda!

Hooray for you!!! :bravo: Each victory will make us stronger!!! :strong:

Thanks for your wonderful words of encouragement! Today I recommitted to the Lord to work w/ this program the way I’m supposed to, not adding all my sneaky tweeks!!! and……………STAY OFF THE SCALE!!!!!!!!!!...no more peeking until my next 6 weeks are up! sooo….here goes! I’m excited to be on Phase II, and I plan to do my very best for the rest of this Phase….

I gotta run….lots to do before services tonight!

Have a great one! dee

[Wannabeskinnymama]

HI I'm Lori ......brand new here.....I'm also a born again believer.....and need someone or someones to be an encourgement to me and also for me to encourage you.....
I'm a SAHM......and need to lose 100 pounds.....I'm only 5 ft tall so very short and round......LOL
I would love to jump in here and join you all....

let me know if this is ok?

[puppetlady]

Hi Lori!:welcome:

I hope we can be an encouragement to you!

My name dee....I've been saved since 1992 (I was almost 30yrs.old) ...Hallelujah!!....and I've come to realize that my eating behavior is something that I've never let the Lord touch.....and I know that it is a part of my life he wants to control....so I'm trying!!! Smoking was nothing compared to this!!!! Ayeeeeee!!!!

I'm doing the Prism Weight Loss Program....and I am as of now on week #7...and I have to admit, I've been struggling.....but I'm not quitting!! I'm @ 251 lbs and my goal weight is 150....oh yeah (I'm 5'9")

so......welcome aboard!

Brenda! How are you doing girl? I'm glad I came in here and got on site...I'm having a hard time w/ my new calorie totals....I was on 1500 a day...and now my leader has put me on 1200!!! Man oh man......what could she have been thinking!!! I'm a big girl....I need my calories!!!!!!!!!!!:tantrum: But....I remember...I'm going to do it their way.....(kicking and screaming the whole way!) not......whew...I can see where this is going to take some more prayer on my part!!!! Ok....no more whining.....I'm done....1200 is better than none!
and probably in a few days, I'll be use to it...right?

Anyway, enough of that, I've got to get my Sunday School stuff ready for tomorrow! I've started teaching in the book of Revelations. I'm excited and my kids are too! Lots to do....so tata for now. I'll talk to you ladies on Monday! :comp: dee

[Blondee51]

Hello Dee and WELCOME Lori!!!
Oh I need those cute smiles! Will you kick and scream for me too, Dee? I can only get the basic ones, even when I do the "show all"....hmmm!
I am having PC problems this morning so out of neccesity..will be brief!

WOW! Week 7 already? Whre does the time go! HOORAY for you! You will do well and make the MOST of those 1200 calories!
I'm on personal restriction here too....I've been a naughty girl...can anyone say Wiener Schnitzel?

I'm headed for Mom's but will be back tomorrow to play catch up! Thoughts and prayers are with you both and I will be with you, tagging along today, mentally and spiritually!
Love and Hugs...Bren

[Wannabeskinnymama]

Hi all,

Well it's a beginning.....I am weighing in on Mondays....and I got on the scale and I'm 5 pounds lighter!!! :carrot: I'm doing a happy dance.

However, this is such an overwhelming amount to lose that I'm just taking this entire "change of lifestyle" just one day at a time. And really isn't that what the Lord wants us to do....to focus on HIM just today.....and not worry about the future and also not to backtrack the past!

:dizzy: So I'm excited as you can tell..

I pray you all have a wonderful day ......today....

[puppetlady]

Hey Brenda!

Good to hear from you. Sorry you can’t get the smilies…but I sure do love your sense of humor!! I laughed and laughed….der vienershcnitzel! I won’t even mention the ‘badies’ I was tempted w/ and caved to this week! :nono: :nono: But…..Praise the Lord….I measured and did have a loss in inches!! So even though I didn’t do everything I was supposed to….by his grace….I AM making changes for the better in my life!!! Amen!!
I hope you had a good visit with your mom. Adios for now, dee

Oh yeah...I'm soooooo excited....I actually started my FlyLady Control Journal today!! Yeehaw!! :dancer:

Hey Lori! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :woo: WOW!! 5 lbs!! Way to go!!! And as Patch the Pirate would say…..’never stare at the stairs….just step up the steps….little by little…inch by inch’……or pound by pound! haha.

I hope you both have a wonderfully low-cal day!!!

Talk to you tomorrow! :comp: dee

[Blondee51]

Hello Dee and Lori!
Woohoo! 5 pounds down Lori, that's great and doesn't it feel GOOD! Restriction is not all agony! LOL!
Think of this: The things we abstain from are not GOOD things. They may taste good.....for a moment...but the pain involved outweighs the momentary joy of non-nutritional foods.
When we eat as God intended of the MANY wonderful foods we can safely eat, we feel good, we lose weight and our spirit sings because of our obedience and joyful following of our Lord and Savior!
NOW.....I am talking to ME! When God has asked me to lay things down....relationships, behaviors, attitudes and yep..some foods.......it's always for my benefit and to HIS glory! When I lay those things down and am willing to do as I am asked..the blessings overflow! WOW! You'd think I'd RUSH to obey! LOL! God loves me..even on my "slow" days!

OH Hooray Dee! Getting your CJ started! YAY! I have mine out, ready to rework and add to. I got SO much done yesterday and praise God for it. I am feeling SO much better and worked harder yesterday than I have in a month.
My friend is coming by today to pick up my excess clutter! She's not "doing" FL so she doesn't know any better! haha! ONE day I will have none to pass on!
I just feel so much better...spiritually, physically and emotionally...when my surroundings are in order! Woohoo!:carrot:

I'm gonna finish here....I'd WHINE if I got booted and we can't have that!
Have a wonderful, productive, blessed, ON Plan day ya'll!
Love n' hugs
Bren

[puppetlady]

Hey Ya'll,

Well said, Brenda...I think I'm gonna copy that and stick it on my fridge!!! :flow2: :yes:

Lori: I hope you are doing ok today! :grouphug:

Praise the Lord, I have finally had a wonderful 1,200 calorie day!!! Can you believe it!! And, I have rediscovered the wonderful world of sprouting!! I'm loving it!! In fact, instead of 1/2 oz. of almonds to get me through a slump...I;m munching on mung bean sprouts instead...they are so delicious and waaaaayyyy lessssss calories!!! haha. My husband thinks I'm nuts, but that's ok....he's always thought I was a little odd!! gotta love me! :rofl: haha

I pray that you girls are having a great day!! Talk to you tomorrow!! I must FLY and shine my sink!! heehee
Thoughts & prayers!! :comp: dee

[puppetlady]

Oh yeah! The mental picture of your friend so sweetly coming by to rid you of your excess clutter!!! I enjoyed that laugh for awhile!!! Oh, to have such a friend!!! I think it would be quite the Christian thing ....to at least tell her about FlyLady! heehee:dizzy:

Have a great one! dee

[puppetlady]

Ok....maybe it's the sprouts!!! I just wanted to make sure you ladies catch my original post...the last one on page 4....wow, we must be a happening thing....we're already on page 5!!! BYE!..again!!

[macwv26060]

Dear fellow sisters in Christ,
I just found this site and am thrilled. I have been struggling with my weight for the past 7 years. I have gained 80 lbs and feel horrrible. Nothing is working and I finally went to an OA meeting Monday night and heard "through God's help we can do anything." I needed a smack on the head. How simple, if only I let God be in control. I have tried everything and have always failed. Your postings have given me new hope. Thanks.
Mary Anne

[puppetlady]

:welcome2:Hi Mary Anne!
I'm glad you found encouragement here! Hopefully we can all be a blessing to each other!!

Brenda: I hope you're not still having computer problems! Just wanted to say hi and let you know you're missed!

Lori: I hope you're having a great day!

Here's the standard, ladies: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. (1Cor.10:31)

You know, Praise the Lord, after 7 weeks on this program...I think the Lord is finally doing a work in my heart!! For the most part, I've been doing everything because it's required...but after this horrible struggle this past week of yielding and falling into old patterns of out-of-control eating behaviors.....I finally fell on my face before the Lord....I can't fail this program...it's my last hope and I know it!!!.....and he has done something in my heart....a change....I'm eating my 1200 calories...and loving it! Yes, I said loving it!! Isn't that weird!! I pray that this doesn't go away!!! ...I'm learning (and I stress LEARNING) to commit to the Lord daily, my eating behaviors...whew! that was tough...but it had to be done...and yes, I'm relishing in a 2 day victory....but I'm in this for the long haul!!! AND I'M NOT QUITTING!!!

Whew! I feel better!! Just had to get it out!!

Well, I'll talk to you'all later! :comp: dee

[Blondee51]

Hello all! Dee! Lori! Mary Ann and I know I'm missing someone? ME? There's someone else.....fill in your name, if so__________!
Dee, I am here in spirit..just dragging behind in the flesh! Thanks for that scripture. I am gonna look it up, post it in my journal and on my fridge.

I'm off to bed in a few minutes but have a prayer request: My "girl" Laura, went in for surgery tonight, to have most of her colon removed. She's been very ill and worse since the birth of her son 5 months ago. I posted at the Encourager's group as well and just want to cover her and her family in prayer....seeking God's healing, comfort and peace and speedy recovery for her. She will have the pouch for 6-8 weeks.....I pray much shorter duration..
She's the daughter of my ex # 2..the good guy...... and has been my best little friend since she was 12, and the daughter of my heart. Thanks in advance for prayers for her.

Dee....I am in need of a kick in the behind...since I can't reach it, can ya jump start me? I will be looking HARD at my behavior the next few days and rewind for the 4th time this month. I fell and didn't get back up as planned.
I will refocus and regroup and get it together again!
I'll play catch up in the next few days..I am behind. Guess I can do like FL says and just jump in where I am! I HAVE accomplished a LOT in my cleaning/de-cluttering efforts, and Cissy came for the 4 boxes and tub yesterday! YAY! Yep....it's good she does the hauling for me! LOL! I don't care where it goes as long as it's GONE!

I will have one or two projects a month until I am DONE......I need to make ME Project material first I think. I'll get on ME tomorrow!
I'll be back ya'll! Don't go away!
Love and prayers.....Bren

[puppetlady]

Dear Brenda,
I was so glad to hear from you this morning…..I have been concerned! When I read your prayer request…I was amazed!! Here’s why…..a friend & I were out soul-winning 2 weeks ago….and we met a young lady named Hope. She is 21 yrs old…and Praise the Lord.….as the gospel was preached….her heart yielded and she trusted Christ as her Saviour! She is such a precious young girl. About a week later she calls me and is in the hospital having test run….and yesterday we found out that she is having her large colon removed on Monday….and she, too, will be wearing a bag for 6 to 8 weeks! Please know, that as I pray for Hope… I will pray for Laura….not only for her physical healing, but for spiritual strengthening as well! Do you know if she is saved? I cannot imagine going through that type of surgery…especially w/o knowing Christ!

Now, for the ‘swift kick’…..all I know Brenda, as I mentioned in my earlier post….is that something has changed in my heart. I finally got so tired of failing, so tired of the rebellion….so tired of ‘tweeking the program’….so tired of the desire to still do it MY WAY…..that I came to a place of brokenness….and as the Psalmist cried out….Create in my a clean heart, O God; renew a right spirit within me….and I think that is what happened. How long will it last?.....I don’t know….but I’m praising God for the 3 days of victory….and I’m resting in Him to see me through to the end!! Do I still have the desire within me to ‘pig out’…and stuff my emotions down my throat with food….YES!.....BUT ….greater is he that is in you (me), than he that is in the world. Brenda, I will be praying for you to find that place of rest…..and I have complete confidence that you will!! Go back and read your journal that you found, and read your previous post…..and remember the desire of your heart!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Sorry if this sounds too 'preachy'...I have a tendency to run off at the mouth!! I will be praying for you!! Have a blessed - On Program - Day!!!

Bye for now, dee

[Blondee51]

OH Dee!
Thanks SO much! Please don't EVER worry about sounding "preachy" to me, as God blesses me so much with your posts, your friendship, and having you as a prayer partner!!
I will add Hope to my prayers as well. What a testimony! And what timing! WOW....God is GOOD!
Yes...Laura is saved and a vital part of her Church ministry. She and her husband John have been Christians and serving the Lord for about 8 years. She was standing in the gap for me, for a long time before I turned back to God. She was with me at a Christmas eve ceremony when she first accepted Christ at 12. We have a history!
Thanks so much for prayers for her. I spoke with her hubby yesterday and she did very well. It was a 4 hour surgery. She will call me later....when she's more alert, she told John.

I printed your reply! WOW! You are so encouraging and supportive and I could not have asked for a better partner in this journey! I WILL...go back and read prior posts and do a catch up. I AM going to do this. I will turn back and pick myself up from where I dropped me 10 days ago. I know I have NO ability except through Christ Jesus........to succeed in my endeavors. I can't afford to think otherwise!
I really appreciate you and your prayers Dee.......and for this place of safety.
God bless you richly as you bless others in return.
...Bren

[Blondee51]

OH I AM SO HAPPY!

Thanks Dee, for the suggestion to go back and read prior post! LOL! How quickly the enemy lays a snare when he knows we are GETTING it and growing CLOSE to victory! YIKES! He whipped my butt and I let him! NO MORE, playing nice! I'm putting my foot down, today and every day......I WILL get back on track and by the grace of God and to His glory..stay there, a day at a time.

I too, will copy and put some stuff on my bulletin board in the kitchen! God SHOWS me things, and 20 minutes later I forget it! I will work on that too.....by getting in the word and getting the WORD in me!

Have a wonderful, blessed weekend..mine has begun already and I thank you for your BIG part in it! Whew......I can breathe again!
Love and hugs....Bren

[mookie-bren]

hi,my name is Bren,my user name is mookie-bren,mookie is my first halfs
pet name for me.Ihave 100 pounds to lose.
Could use support and prayer also.

[puppetlady]

Hi Bren! :welcome3: aboard! I hope that you will find the encouragement that you need here.

I’m sooooo excited! I finally figured out how to put a photo under my name!! In case you’re wondering, that’s my sweet little Beaudreaux….I know, it’s weird :crazy: ….but I’m a major critter person…and I also happen to like frogs. I have a ‘weird’ friend at church who likes frogs too, so we ordered some bullfrog tadpoles from Louisianna, and raised these little guys. It’s been such fun. They just turned into frogs about a week ago. Just thought I’d add this little bit of info about myself! :rofl: haha.
Brenda, :wave: I’m so glad you find encouragement here, because it’s the same for me! It’s kind of funny, because I wasn’t really sure about the computer friendship thing…but it has been a real blessing and I thank you. It filled my heart with joy when I read your message that Laura is saved! Hallelujah!! Praise the Lord that you have the relationship with her that you have!! I’m so glad she’s made it through the surgery ok….and we’ll just pray for a speedy recovery!! Our visit with Hope went real well, she’s so sweet….and she’s trying to be so brave in her new-found faith….when her doctor came in...she began testifying of Jesus to this doctor!! and she has been witnessing to a young man too! It was awesome!!) Her surgery is on Monday so please keep her in your prayers.

Well, I guess I’d better sign off….it’s getting close to my bedtime. I’ll be keeping Laura in my prayers…..adios for now…. :comp: dee
P.S. I’ll be back on Monday! bye

[Blondee51]

Hello Dee! Welcome BREN! Woo-hoo another one! Check in as much as you want, and know you are in a good place!

Yes, Dee, I will be keeping Hope in prayer and I mentioned her at The Encouragers group as well. Those are a great group of folks...like US!
OH that is too funny!.... the frogs and what a cute name! Getting the tadpoles reminds me of what fun my brother and I had as kids, playing with them. They ARE fun! I'd never thought of having one as a pet tho!

Yes...having Laura as my friend has been a BIG blessing to me. When Dave told her we were getting divorced..she cried, and told him.."But daddy, she's my BEST friend". It broke my heart when he told me that. He said he'd had no idea we'd grown so close. He's still amazed I think and we've been divorced for 15 years....will be 16 soon!

I've hot to get ready for work so will slip into CE and make my presence known..then I'm off to work.
Have a blessed, productive, on plan day all..be GOOD to you today!
Bren-duh

[Wannabeskinnymama]

Hi everyone:wave:
I've been very ill ...in fact my entire family has had some sort of virus and we are on the mend now......Praise the Lord! :)

Anyway, sorry for not posting for a few days!
But there is good news too along with the not so good......lol.....I'm down another 5 pounds.....wooohooo:carrot: I'm doing the happy dance here!

God is so good....all the time!

I am really trying to focus on the fact that this body was created by our Lord God and that I have dishonored it for many years....and now upon asking for forgiveness....that each day is a gift from the Lord and that I need to submit to God and honor HIM with my body.......

now all that to say......making choices that are healthy
making choices that will build up the temple and not tear it down or make it sick.......focusing on the Lord and not draw comfort from food but from HIM only......

I sure do enjoy it here and get so much encouragement from this place......

Lord Bless you all
:grouphug:

[Wannabeskinnymama]

Ok I'll try again......I posted and it didn't show.....maybe I didn't hit the submit button....

ok that reminds me .......submit......Am I? Am I submitting to the Lord in all areas of my eating......
or am I really focusing on the righteous foods? Ummmm

Well that kinda hit me in the head.......that there in none no none righteous......especially certain "foods"
but my submission is to my Lord and Savior......submitting my body to him as after all it is HIS temple......right?

So why oh why do I fight this so much? Can you tell I need to talk to myself more! LOL

This is a great group of encouragers in the Lord.....and I really enjoy reading all the posts....:wave:

I've been missing in action due to cold/flu virus that has hit our entire family........but we are on the mend.....Praise the Lord!!!

so :wave: hi to you all.......and congrats on your losses and victories in the Lord......
I'm down another 5 pounds probably due to illness.....but I'll take it anyway it comes........thank you Lord....
my short term goals are to be down to 205 by Valentines day.....and Lord willing it'll happen....

:) But the more important part is giving it all to the Lord......not going to food for comforts but to the Lord........for that emptiness can only be filled by HIM and HIM alone.......not amount of food or choices of foodl will ever fill that void in our lives......on God can fill it......
Fill my cup Lord......Fill it up Lord......come and quench that thirsting of my soul.......Bread of Heaven fill me till I want no more.....
Fill my cup, Fill it up and make me whole!!! I just love that song!

[puppetlady]

Hi everyone!

Lori, glad you’re feeling better….I hope your family gets over this bug soon! I loved your words….very encouraging….and a wonderful reminder of why we’re doing this! Amen!!

Brenda, thanks for praying for Hope. I spoke with her mom this afternoon and she said the surgery went well. Praise the Lord!

Sorry so short….but it’s too late for me….(yawn)

Lori, Congrats on the 5lbs!!

adios for now, dee:comp:

[Blondee51]

Good morning group!
Dee.....that is GOOD news on Hope! She is on our prayer list with Laura and will remain there! I thank God for her, and for you and your team.......bringing another into the fold! Heaven rejoices!

Me too Lori! We know what our heart and spirit needs to flourish, and we often "hear" it more clearly when someone else says it! I loked the thoughts on "Submit"! I have a rebellious streak some days and mis-behave on purpose.....and would spend less time repenting if I'd get that down firmly! SUBMIT yourself unto Christ, RESIST the devil and he MUST flee! He won't hang around when God is in the midst and furnishing the weapons!

I wish you and your family a speedy recovery. I had just a mild case and it was BAD! Congrats on the 5 pounds down as well and yep...some of 'em go in off the wall ways but we'll take 'em and praise God for it!

Mookey-Bren, hope your day is off to a good start. Your's too Dee! Mine is...and I am OFF the next two days. I plan to "work" at least 3 hours but catching up here is important too. I've run behind for the past few days because my sleep schedule was disrupted. I am getting back on schedule, feeling GOOD and growing stronger.
I sent the sugar devil to New Zealand. My friend there says he's camped at her place. I warned her he'd hang out as long as she'd LET him. So if he's there, we shouldn't have to deal with him.......right?

Have a wonderful, blessd day all........I'll c-ya here again soon!
Love and hugs.....Bren

[Wannabeskinnymama]

Greetings:wave: just checking in with you all to see how your week is going?

My week is much better than last week.........yes!!:carrot: I'm on the mend and praise the Lord....

Are you focused on God and HIS desires for your life.......that is what I am doing today and this week.....and hopefully from now on.......focusing on God and HIS ways shall lead my path....

I'm wanting to get on the scale but am waiting till Friday....I'm switching my weigh in days to Fridays instead of Mondays......to help me maintain and be on track during the weekends!

hugs for you all:grouphug:

[Blondee51]

Hello Lori and Dee.......
Hope today brings much joy your way and you find it easy to stay on track. I am up..much too early, but will go down for a nap before work. I woke up about 1:30 and couldn't go back to sleep so got up to get some things done.

I didn't fair so well on my off days again. It feels like I'm crashing on those days...like a weekend for those who have weekends off. I am not as structured on those days and it makes for trouble for me. I live alone so it's my time entirely..no demands and things to do for others!
The wind has knocked me around for some time and I don't feel so well. My hearing too fuzzy etc. Boohoo.
I will pull myself together tho....and as you said Lori...refocus on God and His plans for my life.I want to DO all I can to BE all I can be in HIM.

I'll see you all here later! Be blessed today.....
Bren

[Wannabeskinnymama]

Greetings from snowy Michigan where we are digging out from a snow storm!;)

How are you doing and what is the Lord revealing to you about your weight losses?

God has revealed to me that I need to just dwell in HIM.....
I need to not focus on programs or foods......but my body is a living Temple to /For HIM......
ok so what do I do with all that!!!???
I have been programed all of my life........differently than how God wants me to be.......so I'll take it one step at a time......one day at a time and God will reveal to me HIS ways......

Wow......Wow......Wow......

I can no longer focus on the past......abuses, excuses/habits in my life ...but to focus on HIM only for everything now and today!!

Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God!!!

Have a great week:grouphug:

[Blondee51]

Hello crew!
I am gonna be scarce here as I can hardly get in right now. Trouble staying online and getting into 3FC.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers daily! God bless you best where and when you need it most!
Love and hugs,
Bren

[puppetlady]

Good morning Brenda & Lori!
It's soooo good to be back. I had to go to San Antonio on Wednesday....my friend w/ the liver/kidney transplant didn't make it and went home to be w/ the Lord Thursday evening. It's been a long week, but I'm praising the Lord and rejoicing. I was able to witness to so many of Randy's friends while I was there.....and I know hearts were touched as many heard God's plan of salvation for the first time in their lives!! I'm exhausted but exhilarated!!!

Brenda, I hope you get your computer working...I'll miss your daily posts!
Know that I'm praying for you!

Lori, it sounds like you are on the right track! You go girl!
I finally had someone come up to me who doesn't know that I'm trying to lose weight....and ask me if I was doing something to lose weight!! She noticed!! It made me feel so good (I know that's silly)....but it really encouraged me to get back on Program today..and get busy!

I hope you all have a great day!!
Adios for now, dee

[mookie-bren]

hi you all,
happy to see you are all doing so well on your eating .
that's just great,praise the lord.please pray for me also if
the lord brings this name to you.thanks,
mookie-bren

[puppetlady]

Hello everyone!
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. Things have been pretty hectic...and I've not been able to get back on track. I'm praying that today I can get down to business before I gain any of my weight back!!

Mookie: I pray that your week has been a good one!

Lori: I hope that you are doing ok.

Brenda: I miss you girl! If you're lurking....know that I'm praying for you.

Adios for now ladies. :comp:

[MEllen]

Hello! Your message caught my eye Dee and I want you to know that today I have really decided to commit to getting this weight off! What a better way than to find Christian women to do it with.

My name is Martha and I am 45, a traveling sales manager and I weigh upwards of 187 pounds. I've actually lost 3 pounds by going to the YMCA in the last two weeks. I need this to work for me but I also need alot of support because I've always failed! I need spiritual and buddy help.

I went yesterday to see about the lap band procedure and was told it would take a year to get approval! I was devastated. I've decided to do it on my own, NO MATTER WHAT, OK, well sort of. I need God's help and some good friends help! I'm hoping you and anyone else that wants to can encourage me! I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am physically exhausted from lifting body parts to wash under them and I'm tired of being a "bathtub dam" where I have to turn sideways, or get out, to allow hotter water to get to my back or for all of the water to drain out. This does come in handy when I need to clean all the shaving cream off the sides of the tub on the occassions that I can reach down and shave my legs. That last sideways lean allows a whole lotta water to blast down the drain and run that shaving cream out! As funny as it all sounds I need to be smaller! I need to live! Will you be my buddy? :?: :?: Pleeeeeease:?: