Wow...I'ts time for an update!

[First Lady]

Since my last post for "updates" I have gained 1 pound. However, I am yet encouraged because I can still see changes in my clothing. The one thing I am refusing to let the enemy do, is make me get in a hurry. I know now that my pace must be steady. When I just launch out into the deep, wide eyed with all kinds of unrealistic expectation, I am quickly reminded of my lack of endurance. But I realize through being apart of this group and through the spirit of God, that I should concentrate on the war and not every individual battle. It's like torturing yourself by getting on the scale everyday! Who needs it. No, I am of the mindset that each day is one step, however minor, in the direction of God's expectation of moderation. I shall be victorious in the end and for that I am thankful.


First Lady

[HIGHESTPRAISE]

AMEN. THAT IS WHY I HAVE NOT WEIGHED MYSELF THUSFAR. I CAN TELL HOW MY CLOTHING FIT AND BY LOOKING AT MY BODY THAT I AM LOSING AND I DON'T WANT TO BECOME DISCOURAGED BY GETTING ON THE SCALE AND THEN PLAGUED BY THOUGHTS OF "IS THAT ALL I'VE LOST". AS YOU SAID THE PROGRESS MUST BE SLOW AND STEADY. IT TOOK AWHILE TO GET HERE AND IT WILL TAKE AWHILE TO COME OFF. IT IS BETTER TO LOSE THIS WAY BECAUSE IN THE PROCESS WE ARE LEARNING MODERATION THAT WILL LAST AND NOT THE QUICK FIX INSTANT GRATIFICATION FADS THAT WILL JUST LEAVE US YO-YOING UP AND DOWN. THE SCALE IS THE ENEMY OF OUR MIND.

[HIGHESTPRAISE]

AMEN!!!

[margaret jean nation]

HI, I don't know why I did'nt see this earlier, but any way. I can stll feel your anguish,I thought I would have lost more wt by now . I have managed to keep off the 10 pds ,but I think thats more due to illness than anything I've done. stay with it,. if we ever get some nice outdoor weather ,it might help. love sister margaret