tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post4529330965286273650..comments2023-04-12T09:56:21.498-05:00Comments on Through The Storms of Life...: Committed and Dedicated~Why Am I NOT?Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12379308095114107570noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-24303273711280646152009-07-08T05:02:13.669-05:002009-07-08T05:02:13.669-05:00Oh girl, I could have written much of this myself....Oh girl, I could have written much of this myself. I have struggled with my weight since we married (almost 20 years ago). <br /><br />The only answer I have now is that it was God's timing in my life. I was WAY over weight -- obese actually and as I got set free of some spiritual baggage, I got determined in the natural too.<br /><br />I still look in the mirror -- just like you, and I see the 30 additional pounds that need to go. <br /><br />Jenn, you are busy! You have a busy life! It is hard to carve in the extra time. <br /><br />The only words of wisdom from me are:<br /><br />* Set yourself up for success. Have foods with white flour removed from your home (that is basically all junk food). This includes white bread too. :o)<br />* Fill your fridge with healthy snacks and EAT. Do not go without food or your body will hold onto the weight.<br />* Remove soft-drinks from your life and drink lots of water.<br />* Eat lean meats and IF you fry foods -- use Olive Oil.<br /><br />I totally understand how you feel. And trust me -- short haircuts make for worse bed head. LOL There is nothing to pull it down. :o) Just grow your hair long like mine and it won't look "as" frightening. <br /><br />Love you girl!<br />BethBeth in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492590083823556624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-37978935896246047702009-07-07T20:26:26.451-05:002009-07-07T20:26:26.451-05:00Praying for you, and loving you just as you are my...Praying for you, and loving you just as you are my dear friend.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-85371315219594463352009-07-07T19:58:07.177-05:002009-07-07T19:58:07.177-05:00What a great post. I don't know if I have '...What a great post. I don't know if I have 'grand' wisdom to share because it sounds to me like one of those things you'll find the answers to when your face down on the floor in prayer ;-)<br /><br />I pray that you find your 'nitch' that you remember that God created you in HIS image and that you find peace in that BEAUTIFUL image that you are. <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing where God leads you with this...<br /><br />Blessings!!<br />MikkiMikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05995446543360167057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-84344479413333653492009-07-07T17:54:45.439-05:002009-07-07T17:54:45.439-05:00Emailing you right now girl..like i said I would a...Emailing you right now girl..like i said I would awhile back when you asked me about my spiritual weight loss journey ((hugs))Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-89621458667175733882009-07-07T16:43:08.896-05:002009-07-07T16:43:08.896-05:00Jennifer,
You know that people pay their hair dr...Jennifer, <br /><br />You know that people pay their hair dressers for that "bed head look" right? All kidding aside, I felt I wrote this post! I am in the same place as you right now and for me, I am guilty of not wanting to do the work. I want the results but not the work involved doing it. <br /><br />I don't want to join a gym, go for a walk, envy people on the biggest loser who are at least trying, and hating the fact my hubby says he loves me no matter what, and yet I squeeze my body into jeans because nothing else fits. <br /><br />It's a mind set. We can physically do it, we just don't want to. I am still waiting for the wonder pill that allows me to eat what I want, not exercise and look simply amazing. I don't think it will ever happen either. <br /><br />Perhaps we can do this together??? I am sending you much love and ((hugs)) today!<br /><br />Love and Hugs ~ KatHeart2Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240536955573366802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-66538172895525807822009-07-07T16:21:32.009-05:002009-07-07T16:21:32.009-05:00I am trying to lose 15 pounds, and another bloggy ...I am trying to lose 15 pounds, and another bloggy friend and I are holding each other accountable.<br /><br />For me, it helps to grab some books about losing weight and being healthy. Gives me motivation. It also helps sometimes if I just say I am going to do it for ten minutes.<br /><br />I either do 3 ten minute segments in a day. Or just limiting it will get me started and then I do the whole thing.<br /><br />Some people call it eating your emotions. Like, if you eat because you're sad, mad, bored, anxious, etc.<br /><br />I don't see anything wrong with trying to be healthy. Exercise is good for your heart!<br /><br />I have recently cut down my caffeine consumption and ramped up the exercise. Care to join us?momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-88657786620160967552009-07-07T12:07:29.434-05:002009-07-07T12:07:29.434-05:00GIRL!!! Good post!!
I think you have to find you...GIRL!!! Good post!!<br /><br />I think you have to find your nitch and go with it. Even if you have to try several things, do what works for you.<br />I, for one, love to run and walk. It works for me for several reasons. Not only does it give me exercise but it also gives me time to think, pray, or whatever!<br />Obviously you DO love yourself because you have come to this decision. Stick to it- Chin up! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-66784967029844143152009-07-07T12:07:10.881-05:002009-07-07T12:07:10.881-05:00We'll go walking while your here my friend! LO...We'll go walking while your here my friend! LOL. I actually love to exercise so it's definitely not a chore for me and I too wake up feeling like that sometimes. <br />You can do it my friend. I know when I'm exercising regularly, even if I'm not LOSING weight, I think better and clearer. So I do it for more than just burning calories. I do it for mental clarity. <br />The Lord knows your heart my friend and I think you are beautiful. We are going to have a blast while you are here.<br />Big hugs to you. <br />Oh and Debra told me she invited herself over while you are here so that will be so much fun!Kim @ Homesteader's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787975654863452911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982218411271262325.post-60366273804413188972009-07-07T11:15:47.927-05:002009-07-07T11:15:47.927-05:00Sweetie,
You and I would have to fight over the d...Sweetie, <br />You and I would have to fight over the dictionary picture position. I am afraid I would<br />win...haha!<br />On a serious note, this is a very convicting post. I, too do not take my health as seriously as I should. My husband and I have tried for some time, but I have not been as successful at keeping my focus as he.<br />Blessings and prayers, andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.com