Hello Everyone,
Lynnie ~
I'm fairly new here too and I can say that it's a great support group. I love the fact that we are like minded and that we pray for each other.
I missed writing here yesterday. I've been in a strange mood lately. Good because I feel a transition going on. Suddenly eating is good. I am doing Kellie's online BS, and my eating has fallen into a pattern. Although I don't think of myself as "on a diet" per se, it turns out that I am eating the way I ate when I lost over 75 lbs about 7 years ago. It really is my favorite way to eat and doesn't feel like a diet. I believe finding this faith group where we pray for eact other is a big help. I am a firm believer that what you do for others comes back as a blessing for you. I'm praying for each of you as I know you're praying for me and I am being blessed. Another thing is that I've decided to take things "one day at a time" and not look at it as having sooo much weight to lose and how long it is going to take. Also, I am keeping things, food choices and preparations, "simple" this time too. I also remember something I learned "many" years ago in my old OA meetings, "everyday do 3 things that I don't really want to do". Sometimes that may be exercise or even staying OP.
Gary ~Thanks for lead to the pics. You have a beautiful family. Your devotional today was a real eye opener. Makes me appreciate my blessings even more. I always pray that if I ever have to face that kind of thing that God will make me strong enough to.
Suga ~ I agree with all that has been said. When you eat out or in places where you have no control over preparations, etc of foods, make the best choices possible and portion control. It is so easy when you're with family to "mindlessly" eat. So I usually do what normal thin people do. I give myself permission to eat things you like, but in very small amounts. I heard someone say that after 2 or 3 bites that it doesn't taste as good. So if it is a food I know doesn't trigger a craving, I allow myself a few bites. Then at the next meal or snack, I'm right back OP. This works for some and not for other so by all means go by what works for you.
Kathy ~ You are welcome. Praying for you're job situation as well.
Rosebud ~ Praying for you health issues. Enjoy the crockpot. I found me a rather small one last fall. I love soups and stews which DH dosn't care for so it is perfect for me. Saw one even smaller yesterday at the new Walmart. I think it is mostly for dips, but it would be great for one person cooking. DH has been telling me I need to start thinking of things I want for Christmas. Just might put that one on my list.
Bootsie ~ Still praying for that rain for you. Which way do you live from Waco? I have family all over TX, but my Daddy and one sister lives in Waco. Watched the weather and it is "really" hot there and all of TX needs rain bad. I pray you get it soon.
Laurie, Ronni, Kellie, Oatmeal and all others
You are all in my prayers and have a Blessed day.