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August 13
Isaiah 40:1 'Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,' saith your God.
Josh was feeling down and depressed. Nothing seemed to be working out for him. His job was a nightmare, his social life was even worse, and he was lonely. He sat alone and ate. His weight had skyrocketed. He wouldn't eat so much if he had someone to talk to. His main problem was that he just didn't have anything else to do. Often, the most comforting thing we can hope for is someone to spend time with. Company gives us pleasure and takes our mind off eating. It is up to us to find people to spend time with when that is the only reason we sit and stuff ourselves. God sends us comfort in many ways. Seek the comfort of company.
Today's thought: I'm never so tempted to cheat as when I'm alone!
I am down .4 for the week. I am actually up 1 pound from yesterday. I get up early on Sunday morning to go to church so I have to set an alarm clock. I contribute the gain to not getting enough sleep. So I deduct this is solid proof that my body does not like an alarm clock or getting up early, LOL. But, down is down, and I'll take it.
Steps from yesterday: 15,423
Have a Blessed day and stay safe and healthy.
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August 14
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Scott was cranky. He had been on a diet for two weeks, and it wasn't getting easier. Now his friends wanted to drag him off to some stupid prayer meeting at the church. Begrudgingly, Scott agreed to go. Before long, his mind was off of food and onto the message the pastor was delivering. Scott got caught up in praying for the needs of others, and he completely forgot about his own hunger. The time passed quickly, and Scott was surprised. His friends just smiled and told Scott that there was a lesson there for him somewhere. When we turn our attention from ourselves to others, great things can happen.
Today's thought: I want to care for others as much as I care about myself!
Diana-congratulations on your weight loss! You are heading in the right direction and making progress to your weight goal. 😊 Keep it up.
Ciecie-wow, you live in a very busy and exciting area. No wonder you are always out power walking.
I missed posting yesterday. I remember sitting down to do it, but I don’t see anything from me on there from yesterday. Sorry.
My weigh-in for today shows : …..down 1.5 lbs! Yippee. I got to keep this going for me.
Exercise
15 minutes stretching
27 minutes elliptical
3 mile walk
Meal
Breakfast-mushroom and onion omelette with Gruyère cheese, veggie sausage, multigrain toast
Snack-hummus on toast, sunflower seeds
Lunch-Spinach and cheese ravioli
Looks like I missed/need some fruit
Have a Blessed day and stay safe and healthy. Have a great start to your week!
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August 15
Revelation 21:3
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, 'Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
'Cathy decided to make a contract with God rather than a promise to herself. She vowed that she would lose weight for Him, not for any vain or selfish reason she could come up with. Somehow it was easier to do for God than it had been for herself. The pounds melted more quickly. Cathy continued her diet with regular prayer and recommitment to the promise she made to God. Before long, Kathy had lost all the weight she set out to lose. Our promises to God are very important. Often we can do for Him what we fail at for ourselves. God has promised to help us whenever we need Him. He will help us lose weight.
Today's thought: My diet is more than a wish; it is a promise to God.
Diana-hang in there. You can do this. Don’t let one bad day be two. You have worked too hard. You have fooled your body now thinking that the food is coming and overflowing. Don’t give it any extra to store away. You made it over one big goal, keep going to reach the next. You are so close. It is too easy to just give in. You can do this. CAW CAW. I believe in you and your willpower. 🥰
Traveling today so no exercise for me.
Meals
Breakfast- hummus on white roll, banana, orange juice
Lunch-cheese pizza
Snack- chocobar
: …..down 1.5 lbs! Yippee. I got to keep this going for me.