Today's topic is the fear and trepidation we may feel about getting started on a new fitness plan, and turning that fear into excitement about the journey.

For I the Lord your God will hold your right hand, saying to you, Fear not; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13.

I have lots of logical reasons to lose weight, but it's been a long time since I've been motivated to want to do it. I know I need to make big changes to my lifestyle and, frankly, I'm lazy and undisciplined and haven't wanted to do it. But every journey starts with that first step, right? So I've started and I am hoping (praying) that my motivation and committment increase as I go.

Donna D., Hemet, CA

I haven't heard of this program, but thanks for sharing! I've never really thought about being fearful as I begin a weight loss plan, but that's probably right. I'm always afraid of failure, so maybe I don't approach it with excitement at the change and growth and I can experience through the process, but rather more a dread of having to live like this forever (dieting). You're not alone (lazy/undisciplined!) I did a study once that pointed out how God made our bodies to work and move and He calls us to be self-controlled, so when we get ourselves going and exercise discipline when we eat we are glorifying God in our bodies. I try to remind myself of that

Looking forward to reading your updates. Blessings today! ~Jenny

Hi Donna! Welcome to our site!

For I the Lord your God will hold your right hand, saying to you, Fear not; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13.

It is just strange I just left a message in our diet thread about fearing God and I think it is wrong to fear him. How can you love someone you fear? I can't, I do not fear him I love him, I have respect for Jesus who has helped me as much as he has. He is AMAZING! I find it a privilege to do his work here on earth, I find it a privilege to love him. He can hold my hand and guide me any time he wants too, I am ready!

I must say though I fear Satan for he is always up to no good! He wants me to fail He wants to turn me against Jesus! He wants to ruin my life! That does not mean I am going to bow down to him and do what he wants me to do, just because I fear him. I fear a snake but I show that snake no mercy same goes for Old Satan.

The Bible speaks of fearing God which is what she may be talking about.

Hi Carol! Yes the Bible talks about fearing God all the time, which is one thing I never understood but Rosebud explained it to me in our diet thread. Which really makes a heap of sense. I just don't understand the Bible that well, sorry, sometimes I just need someone to explain it to me like Rosebud did.

How are you doing Carol?

Today's topic talks about how committing to a new physical regimen is like becoming a new creation, and how this metamorphosis is scripturally ordained. "It is God's design that we not only become a new creation in our relationship with Christ, but also take that spiritual design and apply it to our physical selves."

Guided prayer: Dear Jesus, I am astounded by your desire to renew me, body and soul. I am honored to be your creation and to use my physical strength to glorify you. Please continue to give me the motivation to actively renew my health and fitness level.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Today's topic really resonates with me. My failing with my past efforts to lose weight has always been loss of motivation. I'll get down to a certain weight, then get tired of being disciplined about my food and exercise, and relapse into old habits and the weight comes back. I haven't really become a new creature.

eta: I'm quite sure I posted this yesterday but now it isn't there! How strange.

That was in my marriage ceremony 39 years ago the last day of this year. But much longer.

You know I hear a-lot of people say they are embarrassed to go out and exercise but you know if they would it would encourage more to get out and exercise. I would say way to go! They are a work of God in progress!

You do not have to dress in one of those tiny suits, GEE! Dress comfortable and be ready to move. I had a friend one time that she encouraged me to just walk around the couch as many times as I could when it was bad weather. Move your bode to the music around the house , someday I am going to get caught doing that.

I just thank the Dear Lord I can move again!

Ladtynred, I enjoy your candor and your posts. I haven't heard of the program either, but will gladly follow your postings.

Is anyone still doing this one? I just received my set yesterday and am starting it on Monday. I could sure use some support......