August 8, 2013 - A Simple Girl

Good morning to everyone. I can really tell the change of a season is near. What an interesting summer this has been! We spoke awhile back about our muscles having memory (current, scientific research) and I know that for many of us we lose weight successfully to a certain point. (remember, weight is not our only measure of health, but it's critical to keep our weight at the bottom end of normal) One of our group emailed yesterday and said she finally broken through a weight that she had maintained for many years. KUDOS! I forgot that I did the same thing several times on my journey. It can be a real fight. I weighed a particular number (+ or - 15 pounds) for almost 20 years until I started my MARCH toward freedom with a resolve to never be in this category again. My previous weight was certainly much higher than the doctor wanted and I was by no means healthy! I was at the top end of obese for my height and age. But my weight was "stable." UGH. Let that encourage those of you who feel stuck. I believe this is one of the tricks of the enemy to get us to give up and declare failure again. NO - our bodies are NOT THE BOSS of us! This is mortal flesh, and while it may "feel comfortable" at this weight, our spirits are stronger and we determine that we will be healthy! When you get close to a set point on your downward journey - be prepared. Your weight will bounce around, sometimes, for days. STAY ON YOUR HEALTH PLAN! This also happens, or it did to me, around those 10 pound goals. It seemed that the closer I got to the NEXT ten pounds, the longer it took to make it and pass it. How about you? My encouragement is....if you are following the healthy eating, hydration, and exercise plan...relax. You have a lifetime to be healthy. It may take a minute to reach the normal range. Give yourself a break, especially if you know you are not making excuses and cheating. Just being real with you. :) Also this morning, I wanna talk through a situation that one of the fam is having that could be affecting others. Starting back to school can be stressful enough, but one of us has found that it has interrupted her water and re-fueling schedule and she has gained for the past couple of days. My encouragement to us all is 2 fold: 1) fight for your water 2) and food. YOU MUST eat whole meals that include protein, fruits and veggies. Grabbing a "quick bite" often leads to picking and that usually leads to "I didn't eat much today, so I need.........." Even at work I try not to snack. I try to use my 30 minute lunch break to sit at a table, away from my desk, and eat on protocol. These are basics I know, but sometimes just reminding each other of the basics helps me. I am a simple girl with a simple plan. Praying for God to give each of us wisdom as we embrace our new lifestyle and new body........PK Coming Sunday evening? Please let me know, PK