Teri, I don't really have a green thumb and so far have not done any outdoor landscaping, but recently I have tried a few houseplants. I've got a few African violets, a jade plant in baby stage, a kalanchoe and an Episcia. Kind of fun. In the past, I haven't had any houseplants for fear of my cats eating them, but I don't have any cats in the main part of my house right now. So, I am learning! I admire you your "botanical" knowledge and experience.
Yesterday I took in 1500 calories. Weighed in at 138. Need to do stretching exercises and situps. I have not been exercising due to hip. It does seem less inflamed since I've given it a rest the past week or so.
James 3:4
Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
David Gregory spoke to groups all over the country. He believed that faith could help people achieve all their goals. He spoke to grossly overweight people, and it had been his faith that had brought him through. Often, people would skeptically confront him as to how he really lost all his weight. His answer never varied. When asked, he would produce a tiny pewter cross from his pocket. All his success, all his power, all his wealth were nothing, compared to the strength of that small symbol. The power of the cross of Christ is unequalled.
Today's thought: With each little loss of weight, I make a greater gain!
Rachel: ...Yeah, you have to be careful with plants with pets. I used to take my last indoor cat on walks around the perimeter of the yard. I followed him and made sure he did not eat anything but grass... There is such a long list of plants that are toxic, I would assume everything is toxic, unless stated otherwise...I read that tribes in jungles would follow animals in the forest to see what they eat and that's how they learned about certain medicinal plants...
No cardio today...but I worked in the garden. I went out and repotted primroses (again) and later I went out and did some spading (the creeping bellflower is back again, Jen...It is hard to get rid of.) The roots are into the clay/rock foundation. I meant to go out and work on another iris bed filled with these bellflowers...maybe tomorrow. I had dug these out last spring. I had problems with the garlic cheese bread. When I finish the next one, I think I should take a break from buying them...No ice cream today... I ate a salad today with a small amount of bacon...I keep burning the bacon...
I am up early to get my house cleaning done. I should not have planned to do this today. I really need to plan and pack for our trip.
Last night: Basic Stretches
This morning: Oxycise
Calories for yesterday: 1220 +
Weigh In: 184
Down: .2
Have a Blessed day, stay safe and healthy!
Copied from Crosswalk Devotions for Dieters
October 9
Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.
Lettuce! Celery! Low-fat cottage cheese! Yeesh! It never got any more interesting. The same old bland foods got tiresome after awhile. Debbie thought she would go crazy before long. She knew what she was doing was a good thing. She really wanted to lose weight. She wanted to look and feel great. Sometimes she didn't know whether it was going to pay off. She believed that God was happy with her desire to lose weight. She trusted that He would help her. Often, it was only the strength she received from trying to please God that kept her going. She was thankful that God gave her that kind of strength.
Today's thought: The only thing I'll give up is being fat!
Teri, is the bacon the pre-cooked kind? I ask because when I heat that up for my parents, I always seem to burn it!
I am playing Russian roulette. My weight is at the top end of my maintenance range and I took in around 2500 calories yesterday. Ate subway and chips plus got into the harvest mixture I made for some friends (mixed nuts, M&Ms, and candy corn). I know better. It's the harvest mixture that really got me. And I'm not exercising much due to my hip. RED FLAGS ARE EVERYWHERE . Plus I'm dealing with the stress of no water!!! I think our well went dry!!! And one of my best friends is in town for her mother's funeral so will be busy with that. I need to turn to the Lord with all this, instead of letting the stress control me. Thanks for hearing my vent!!
Teri, is the bacon the pre-cooked kind? I ask because when I heat that up for my parents, I always seem to burn it!
I am playing Russian roulette. My weight is at the top end of my maintenance range and I took in around 2500 calories yesterday. Ate subway and chips plus got into the harvest mixture I made for some friends (mixed nuts, M&Ms, and candy corn). I know better. It's the harvest mixture that really got me. And I'm not exercising much due to my hip. RED FLAGS ARE EVERYWHERE . Plus I'm dealing with the stress of no water!!! I think our well went dry!!! And one of my best friends is in town for her mother's funeral so will be busy with that. I need to turn to the Lord with all this, instead of letting the stress control me. Thanks for hearing my vent!!
I can relate on so many levels. Hang in there. Don't focus on the issues. Focus on the Lord to bring you peace and comfort while the issues are being dealt with.
. Plus I'm dealing with the stress of no water!!! I think our well went dry!!! And one of my best friends is in town for her mother's funeral so will be busy with that. I need to turn to the Lord with all this, instead of letting the stress control me. Thanks for hearing my vent!!
