Colossians 1:29
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
Gail couldn't belive how much her life was changing. All through college, Gail hadn't even set foot in a church. The only social situation she had been comfortable in was where food was involved. College had been lonely and unfulfilling, not to mention fattening. Just recently she had attended church with her new neighbor, and it was like coming home. She felt comfortable and accepted. Her newfound relationship with Jesus Christ gave her a different perspective on her life. She suddenly found a deep concern for her appearance and health. As God became more and more a part of her life, Gail vowed to become the best person she could possibly be.
Today's thought: God's might is greater than my appetite!
The regular dr. today is sending me to a neurosurgeon. She thinks i should have the epidural and she did give me some pain med. for the evening. I'm afraid to take it while working and driving. We'll see how it goes tonight, if it gives me some relief. My blood pressure was 120/88. I thought that was good, but she said the lower number is high. Probably from the pain and the Relafen, which is making me bloat......alot. I couldn't believe the scale this a.m. Really depressing. Anyway, i'm hoping to have a good night's rest tonight.
I'm at work, taking an early lunch and trying to get through the day.
Location: I am from 29 Palms, California... but now live in Northeast, Ohio
Posts: 2,107
S/C/G: SW-245.5/CW-209/GW-170
Height: 5'5"
Hello CER's!!!
I am so sorry I haven't been around much... I just don't know where the time goes these days --- they seem to be racing past me
I went to Curves my 3x this week with my girlfriend --- what a difference when you have someone to exercise with It goes so much faster I am going to really miss her when she goes back to school at the end of August In the meantime... I am so enjoying her company.
I was so tired going more then 3x a week to Curves - I wasn't able to do much of anything else at home without really pushing through. But now that I go 2 - 3x a week... I have the energy to go to Curves and walk everyday and get my chores and projects done.
*ANGEL*
Welll... I have borrowed some of your graphics I figured as long as I don't post them on the same thread as you it would be okay. Hope I haven't angered you over them In fact... I loved the kitty one you posted and saved it It suited me with my three cats (Thanks!)
I would LOVE to see pictures of your home! I bet it's coming along beautifully... anything worthwhile take time and allot of work. You both will enjoy your home so much more after it's done --- you'll see Just hang in the Charlotte
Yep, the two of us are doing well... Joe goes for his sleep study on Aug. 11th and we are having a new roof put on July 28th --- it seems to be a year for new roofs here in Ohio... I see so many being done. I am anxious about ours being done and want it finished already. I am so concerned about our gardens being damaged I have heard some horror stories when it comes to that. All I can do is express my concerns to the foreman and hope for the best. Joe will be home to watch them, so maybe that will help some. We'll see... I know I am probably worrying for nothing, silly me
*MICHELE*
Don't you fret about the time it takes to get there --- Joe and I wouldn't mind at all!!!!! We enjoy making small trips and 2 hrs is a small trip, it would be great to see you.
How did it go with the cleaning lady? I think it's great that you got someone to do that --- you have to get your back well again and that is your priority right now, not house-keeping.
When will you see the neurosurgeon? Soon I hope. A normal BP is 120/80 so your bottom number was a bit high. Have you had it checked since?
I do hope you slept well - that too will make a BIG difference in your BP (Joe is proof of that).
*THINKING of YOU*
*WILMA*
Oh my goodness, Wilma! From your mouth to God's ears!!! I haven't lost a pound since June 11 (my last update in my graph)... I have been working so hard and watching my diet, but nothing. I just keep on truckin' in hopes that one morning I will be shocked with delight at a few more lbs. gone
You tooo --- just keep on keepin' on and that 20 will come off. You have done so well thus far You should be so proud of yourself!
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(I wonder if Gary is missing us at all??)
I don't know if Gary is missing us... BUT I SURE DO MISS HE AND ANGIE!!!
ALLOT!!!!!!!!!!
*SAMI*
So many are having problems with their computers... keep those Microsoft Updates Current --- it's very important!!!
Oh goodness... a kidney stone! Those are ouchy!!!! I have never had to pass one but have known people that have and how they suffered. I am glad it passed and that you are feeling much better. Can you take something to stop them from reoccurring? An insulin pill?? Why Sami... do you have diabetes?
Hello's and warm {{{Hugs}}} to everyone else!
I really must be going --- I haveta go finish my sauce for a pasta meal tonight. Love you guys and miss you all very much!!!!!!!!! I want to see this thread come alive again so much... (Hope you are having a great time, but Gary come home soon!!!) SunnyD <><
ApRiL MiLeS: 41.0 MaY MiLeS: 48.25 JuNe MiLeS: 20.75 JuLy MiLeS: 31.25
I am not new to 3fc but only just discovered you. I so need help with my eating, I am a compulsive overeater which means that I have put food on the throne of my life rather than God. I have so much to lose that I feel hopeless at times. I also have fibromyalgia syndrome and that adds to that hopelessness. I know that I need to connect up with fellow Christians in this battle against the bulge and have prayer and sharing with like-minded persons. Right now I am working on normal eating and working through a workbook that deals with disordered thinking about food.
I love the servant's prayer it is so relevant.
Michele, I am sorry that you are having so much pain and discomfort. Prayers for you.
I have to keep in mind that God has good plans for me, what plan does overeating have for me.
Location: I am from 29 Palms, California... but now live in Northeast, Ohio
Posts: 2,107
S/C/G: SW-245.5/CW-209/GW-170
Height: 5'5"
*BUNNA*
I'm SunnyD (I have a picture in my profile)... Summertime is a very quiet time for this thread, but whenever someone is here they are so very kind, loving, understanding and always ready to lend a helping hand when able to... this is a great group of people!
I too am addicted to *sugar* and find that it sets me off (triggers me) on tangents if I don't keep a hold of it. Most times I just keep it out of the house and that really helps me (using Splenda). My temptations are when I go to family parties (Italian) or dinners out... very, very hard to resist. Especially when there are people who don't support the program I am on and try to tempt me to just go ahead and have it... misery loves company I guess. Anyway, most times I get through keeping in mind that God wants me to take care of the temple he has provided me & how awful I feel after I have the sweets and how much I hate that feeling. It's an "on-going" battle for me each day. I felt that the Atkins diet was too extreme for me, but do follow the South Beach Diet (phase 2) and find it really has helped me lose wt. I am at a plateau right now, but I will see it come off again --- I just keep on moving
I see that you enjoy animals Meeee toooooo! I always have. My very first word was Kitty. I have three boys (cats) that I just adore and run my life ~ Domino (8) and siblings, Guido & Zeppe (2)
I am glad you loved the prayer... me too and that's why I keep it in my Bible and have since the day it was given to me by a friend. God is soooo good!
Again... *WELCOME* and do come back again... I really must be going and getting dinner finished up. My hubby, Joe, is coming home early today.
1 Thessalonians 3:4
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
Why don't diets get any easier? Chocolate cake is just as tempting a month or two after you start dieting as it is the day after you start. Time doesn't heal the cravings that go along with diets. There is suffering in dieting. For that reason, a good attitude and strong state of mind are essential for a productive, long-lasting diet. God gives us strength of character and determination. There is no tribulation, even dieting, that God can't get us through. Diets may not ever get easy, but they do get manageable when we add God's strength and perseverance to our own.
Today's thought: What seems impossible, God makes possible!
Didn't make it to work today, i had another bad night. I am really surprised because I thought i'd have a good night with the pain med. but i just did not. I was up almost all night. I made sure to eat w/the meds but i was still in so much pain. It does seem to help at certain times, but i thought it'd really take the pain away. I rescheduled the epidural and am having it done Monday afternoon and i haven't heard from the neurosurgeon yet, don't know when i'll see him. I have slept all day, well most of it, so i guess that is good. I can tell improvement when i walk, i feel i can be more upright.
I'm going to order groceries online right now, i just can't seem to get that done and it's been over a month. I have no butter or milk, or anything. I wasn't thrilled with the house cleaner. She didn't do certain things i thought she would, i was a little disappointed. But it is better i guess.
Bunna~Welcome! It has to be a struggle with that fibromyalgia, i just printed out something on it because i'm afraid i may have it. I had epstein barr and CFS and they say that can be a precursor to FM. I know it's hard to diagnose. Please post often. I use to live in Oregon, in Chiloquin, north of Klamath Falls, where are you? It was beautiful there but really like living in a different world for me.
I made it to work this a.m. but just barely. Moving slow and i wasn't able to take any pain med. this morning. Just get me through til 1:00, then i have to try and get to KMart, for the Martha Stewart sale on bath and bedding. Need some towels and bath mats. I really like her products, it's the only reason i'll venture in that store. I'm not sure how i feel about her sentencing. I guess a part of me feels bad for her. What I really don't like is the ugliness that people show towards someone's demise. I don't care if you don't like her, but people are just downright cruel sometimes. Anyway...
Hope you all have a great weekend. I'm hoping to get to church tomorrow a.m. and then we're having brunch with my old Alpha group. John will be there!
Thank you for the welcome girls. Michele, I am sorry you are having so much pain. Did you pull a muscle or is it the CFS or ??? If it is a muscle I finally had to do acupuncture, which of course, the insurance will not pay but it did do the trick really well. I live in Myrtle Creek and have a restaurant in Roseburg so about 2 1/2 hours from where you were. I know exactly where Chiloquin is because we go to Bend frequently.
I am finding it so true that diets do not work for me and I truly believe that is because I have not turned this completely over to God.
Gotta go pick up my foster son from Portland so off for the day. Will check in this evening. Everyone have a blessed day.
2 Timothy 2:5
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
Susan lay looking up at the ceiling in her hospital room. She couldn't believe everything had turned out as it did. Jill had promised the pills were safe and that she would lose weight fast. All the pills had done were to make her violently ill and land her in the hospital. Shortcuts are not the answer. God has given us willpower and a miraculous body that repairs itself if we give it the chance. Dieting doesn't require chemicals or radical exercising. Dieting requires mastery over our base desires and our selfish natures. Rely on God. We need nothing else.
Today's thought: God can do more to help me than anything else I could find!
It's a beautiful Sunday morning and I'm relaxing with my coffee. We're heading out soon to visit my parents for a while. They live 11/2 hours away from us. They sold their house and their new condo won't be ready until Sept. or Oct. so they're living in their RV for the summer. It should be relaxing visit for us.
Yesterday was spent cleaning and doing a bit of gardening. The afternoon we went to the mall and I found a nice outfit for my nephew's wedding in August. It's starting to be fun to go shopping. My DH was the most patient man on earth and was very supportive while I was trying things on.
Then we had friends over for a barbeque and had a good time catching up with their lives.
Bunna: A big welcome to you! I hope you find the support here you need. A Bible verse came to my mind this morning and I thought of it when I read your post. "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." If our focus is on the Lord everything else should fall into place.
Michele: I am so sorry that your pain is still there. I am praying for you. I'm also sorry you were disappointed in your cleaner. I would love to have someone come in and clean for me!
Sunny: Hi! I've decided to try Phase 2 of south beach too. I find week 1 too extreme but can handle Phase 2. Surely the weight will start falling off again if we hang in there right?
Sprout: I really appreciate the devotionals you post. I look forward to reading them.
I just don't find the time to go online in the evenings after work. BUT...being held accountable at work for online stuff has really been a good thing for me. EEK! That honesty thing again. I did tend to misuse it when I didn't "feel" like working. Now...I get more work done.
SunnyD, Wilma...
Phase 2 as well for me. I'm stuck at the 20 lb mark but I sure feel better about me and keep trying everyday. The food can be pricey though.
Bunnababy...
Yup...it's the sugar for alot of us. The SB Diet is really a lifestyle change. I had to start "really" cooking and not just nuking something or throwing a frozen thing in a skillet. This is the hard part for me. The first 2 weeks for me were hard because the detoxing of sugar made me really not feel well BUT...WOW...I sure felt better after that and the longer without the refined sugar...the more you aren't really hungry or crave too much...especially chocolate.
Mitchypoo...
Golly, I used to clean houses a lifetime ago. I even had a lady call me up when she got home from work because she didn't recognize her house.
If I were there, I'd do a great job for you. I'm sorry about the pain and not sleeping.
Father God, Lord of all, King of kings...we thank you for our opportunities to share with each other You love. I pray that our friend(s) here who are suffering will find peace tonight as they lay to sleep in Your loving arms. Comfort them throughout the night and I pray they wake up in the new morning with relief. Thank Your Lord for answering our prayers and we give all the praise and glory to You. We all said....AMEN!undefined
Sprout...
You do have wonderful devotions.
Everyone else...Thanks for being here!
Today at service, the pastor talked about hearing God's voice. I do know that when a thought "pops" into my head and it's something I would NOT normally think of...I believe it's God. Well, I've been struggling with an issue lately...since vacation especially. (Ugh...here goes the honesty thing again and humiliating stuff.) Gary's family down south LOVE their wine and rum. Throughout that week, I enjoyed my fair share. Now that I'm home, I'm enjoying my fair share as well. I'm am struggling because I don't WANT to like the taste (probably the sugar in it ). Anyway, the Lord gives me new mercies everyday but I have a feeling He could be getting sorta tired of this issue with me. Anyway, today at church, the pastor said that when we hear God tell us to do something..."Do it immediately." By not being obedient we could enter into something not so pleasant. I took what he said and claimed it for this issue in my life and I MUST OBEY...TODAY...NOT TOMORROW! Please say even a tiny prayer for this...it used to not be an issue with me.
Ok...now that I spilled by guts...I'm going to go outside and pluck deadheads off my flowers. Thanks for listening & for your non-judging friendships.
I'm not new to 3 chicks, but haven't visited much lately either. I am however completely new to this forum and have been encouraged in reading through your recent post. I just wanted to stop in and say Hi and hope that I'll be able to join you all on this journey.
Sherry! Happy Birthday!!! I hope you enjoy your day! You are very special!!
Mkay, what a sweetie you are, your prayer touched me.... And i have you in prayer too sweets! How courageous of you to admit that and to realize that maybe it's a problem for you. You are not alone, and you have God always by your side. I will share that there have been days in the last couple months that i wanted to have a drink, thinking it would take the pain away. A really bad reason to have a drink.
Cheri~WELCOME!! Hope you are able to join us often. This is really a great group. They are actually a GOD send for me. There's always love and caring and support here..... And by the way......woo hoo on your 20 lbs. gone!
I went to church this a.m. but was in major pain, didn't take pain meds because i hadn't eaten. Then we went to a couple's house and she served this lovely breakfast in their screened in porch. We had a view of a lake and boats and the neighbors private beach. The birds were out and it was lovely. She served coffee and muffins, fresh fruit and this sausage bake. John was there and we sat next to each other at breakfast. He's so fun. We didn't sit next to eachother during church for which i was thankful, i was in tears most of the time and quite embarrassed. I couldn't even walk to communion.
Tomorrow afternoon is the epidural and I am really afraid, i almost gave myself an anxiety attack about it earlier, but i'm really working on having a better attitude. It has to help, it has to get better and i have to realize that I am in God's hands. The pain of having it can't be any worse than what i've been dealing with. A cousin is taking me, i'm not suppose to drive after it.
Our deacon this a.m. asked us to ponder 2 things, why did we come to church this a.m. and what was our first thought upon entering church. I admit my thoughts were probably not where they were suppose to be. I went because of my group, otherwise i would have been in bed, and i know i've been very distracted, not able to concentrate on anything but my pain.
But then I read this thing today about suffering for the Lord. Maybe that's part of my lesson. I thought to myself, my pain is nothing compared to what Jesus endured.
Dieters devotions for July 15, 2004
I haven't been around much... I just don't know where the time goes these days --- they seem to be racing past me 
It goes so much faster 
I am going to really miss her when she goes back to school at the end of August 
In the meantime... I am so enjoying her company. 
I figured as long as I don't post them on the same thread as you it would be okay. Hope I haven't angered you over them 
In fact... I loved the kitty one you posted and saved it 
(Thanks!) 
You should be so proud 
SunnyD <>< 
(well afternoon for most people.)
Meeee toooooo! I always have. My very first word was Kitty. I have three boys (cats) that I just adore and run my life 
will be there!
I hope you enjoy your day! You are very special!! 
