Hi I'm new at posting here...I have read many post here off and on for year.
I am 44, Christian, and married to a wonderful Christian man.
I have got to get myself in gear and lose weight. My husband's cholesterol is high and he has got to start a class at his work to try and lower the numbers. I am a diabetic (on meds) and I'm not taking care of myself. I have done Weight Watchers in the past and I know that it works. Please pray for me as I try to get my family to make healthy choices in 2008. ANY support will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Tigerdawg

Tigerdawg, hang in there. There are a lot of kind people on here who will support you. My bad cholesterol is the reason I am getting serious about losing weight.

LADIES ~ you can both come over and post in the CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGERS #218 thread, if you like. We'd be glad to get to know you, and offer some support; lots of nice people here. Come back often: I find the more I come here, the better I do, at keeping myself in line with my new 'HEALTHY' lifestyle ...

ROSEBUD

Hi, Tigerdawg. I'm in the same boat as you. I have fallen far, far away from the healthy choices I used to make and have extra weight because of it. But, the good thing is that I can start all over. One of the main things I'm working on is just taking it one day at a time; not getting discouraged over the past and not getting overwhelmed by how far I have to go. I've done weight watchers before as well and I know it works. I just have to make up my mind to do it and let God move me where I need to be to be successful and give him all glory for it. I'm not diabetic but could be there soon if I don't get busy. Praying for you to make good choices for 2008; one day; one prayer at a time. God bless! Oh, and like you support is appreciated!!

Hi Fidget and welcome.

I'm with you on not getting overwhelmed. My first goal is 5 lbs. I know we can do it. I dusted off ALL of my Weight Watcher material this past weekend. Gotta look for the scales. My husband is all geared up for the diet. We usually have breakfast together, and I pack both of our lunches. My son is almost 14 (will be on the 4th) and skinny! He eats all the time, but not much junk food. Please pray that my daughter will also join us on the healthy journey. She is 19 in a college here where we live, she is 200+. She is a beautiful, outgoing girl. But I worry about her health. She hate to eat breakfast,and her and her friends eat out way to much. I know if she will try and lose 10 or so lbs. she will be so encouraged.

I will be lifting you up in my prayers daily! May God watch over you and bless you with an awesome 2008

Come on over to Christian Encourgers thread #218 and meet some great supporters!