I am sitting outside in the swing drinking coffee and enjoying the cool of the morning with God. Love it!
I was so totally blown away last night by the people who came to my house to celebrate and share our HCG journey. I could hardly sleep last night celebrating all that "victory" in the room. Lot's of good ideas and lots of encouragement came from the meeting, I felt. When you've been heavy a long time - it seems that lies are easier to believe - I heard that LOUD AND CLEAR. Could you believe how similar our stories were? Lies, lies and more lies. How do I know they were lies.......well, look at all the weight loss in that room and people who feel better than they ever have. From death holds of "that's genetically what I was given; I'm not young anymore; My health keeps me from loosing weight" to freedom statements like "this is the easiest thing I've done; I've given all my clothes away; I have NEVER felt better" saturated our hearts with courage.
Mr. Innis has lost 83 pounds, Cheryl down 50 on the way to 100, Crissy hit goal at 40 this past week, Jennie lost 25 in less than 3 weeks - come on! EVERY person in the circle had a victory story. How amazing! Paulette, thanks for being a great LIFE coach to some of the fam. And, you are so close to your goal - I am so excited that 47 pounds is off and your goal is in sight. :)
We will get together again in early November to celebrate our additional victory stories, encourage our new people, and discuss recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe that can be a share-a-dish? Can I say again how shocked and blessed I AM to be a part of group who knows how to FIGHT for freedom. Being in isolation and being trapped in the lies was slowly stealing my life - but walking in freedom with God's help and YOUR help, gives me great HOPE!
Thought for today: As many of us are getting close to reaching our goals, we cannot become lax and "sleepy" on this journey. (more on that later this week) We must stay alert and on point, because those "lies"/sins that so easily entangle are always watching and waiting for us to make mistakes, embrace the lie ("I always fail in the area of loosing weight") and let guilt and condemnation bring us to destruction. If you have had a few bad days - stop today and make right choices. In fact, don't accept this hiccup to be the "norm." It could mean a rough week of bringing your flesh back to a place of discipline - but again 4.5 pounds is EASIER to loose than 45. No one shoves food in our mouths - we choose what goes in. Choose healthy, whole foods THIS day. Don't worry about tomorrow - just make the right the choices TODAY. PK
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