February 5, 2007
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Requesting your prayers and support. Last Tuesday I joined Weight Watchers as God is now dealing with me and weight. I struggle with this issue very much. I am certain a lot of it has to do with my past abuse, but God is showing me that I am a new creation in Christ Jesus, and that my past does not have to have such a pull on me.
Pastor Don and I have been talking about weight issues too, and he has pointed out that for my husband’s sake (Jim is also not good with his weight and health issues) that I have to be an example, to do the right thing, or how else can I speak to him about weight matters.
And, as my body is a temple of God, I need to take better care of this temple, so I am going to report to you every Monday if I stayed on program or not, and so far this week I have done well, not just the amount of points, but writing down all that I ate, and making sure to follow the nutritional guidelines and drinking most of my water.
Please keep me in prayer, in the past I have had success and then fled from that success. My current WW leader pointed out that that was the past and this is now. NOW I need to do something, so any help and encouragement is appreciated.
Thanks and I am happy to encourage you as well if you so desire. Sometimes facing a tough issue with friends is far easier than facing it alone and I count you as my friends. I should also point out that I realize that my highest accountability is to God and I do report to Him as well.
Heather
Comments (31)
I will deffinately keep you in prayers.
Hugs
Crystal
I’m SOOoooo with ya’!
Going through a struggle of my own in the same area.
I’ll be praying….
Many of us are doing the W.O.W. (War On Weight) thing. Check Connie’s blog often (daisymae81) and you’ll find more encouragement.
Bless you as you start on this again.
Hi Heather. I know what you mean on this one. I’m trying to lose some weight myself (my BMI is over 31!
) I did manage to lose 2 lbs last week – a small start, but at least it’s a start. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers on this!
Hi Heather! I’ll be praying. Try to look at it as a new healthy lifestyle habit not as a diet. It sounds like you are doing great Heather… Be encouraged in the Lord. Hugs! Your xanga friend ~Amelia
WW isn’t easy, but it does work.
may God give you wisdom and supernatural strength to not only know the right things to eat and the right ways to exercise, but also the drive and desire and discipline to do them…
You can do it… it won’t be easy, but if things that are worth doing are never easy… don’t quit!!!
I can sympathize with you on the weight struggles. I have been doing Weight Watchers since Jan. 1. It is a good program, but during mid life taking off weight is tough. Hang in there….Blessings. Vel
I have this problem to with my weight. One thing that has helped me in the past is to pray before you eat anything. Even before you pop that grape into your mouth. first it makes you aware of what your eating..And gives you the pause a person needs to ask yourself if you really need it.. and 2nd.. it gives you a chance to thank God for that grape he made and that you thank him for the vitiamins that are in it to help make your body healthy. Also it seems to make me eat more slowley. Which is a good thing.
Congrads on your steps to body freedom. May the beauty you showed us here at xanga.. come out physicaly. Either way though.. you are beautiful!
WW is wonderful. This os my bigegst struggle.
I will be praying for you!…….(((Hugs)))…..In Christ’s Love…..Monic
sure, ill pray for you heather!
I can do that… yay for weight loss.
‘body freedom’. that’s the perfect way to put it. I will pray for you about this, Heather. Isn’t it wonderful to know that the outcome has already been accomplished? You just need to keep walking on. You can do this. You really, really can. I’m proud of your bravery. I have some idea of what you’re facing.
Having a ‘restored temple’ can bring up all kinds of things from your past. Just know that you are not your past and that you have a right and a privilege to be the beautiful princess in the Kingdom of God that you were created to be. You’re not responsible for anyone’s reactions any longer and you do not have to apologize for the radience you display because it is God given.
You’re beautiful, Heather.
Prayers always, Heather
I have struggled with my weight since I was 4 years old. It led to eating disorders (which is still a mind game). My parents, who have always been thin, have been heart patients since their 40′s. This led me to change my eating habits at 18 years old. I have stuck too it since. I also exercise. I like the Richard Simmons and Curves stuff. Even though I stay committed to it, I still can’t lose weight like I want (due to PCOS)
Knowing my identity is in Him and not my appearance, keeps me from giving up.
The ONE thing that helps, is Jesus Christ
The Lord will give you the strength you need on this journey.
I’ve heard a lot of good success stories about WW
Blessings and Prayers.
You can do it, Heather!!!! He will help you!!!!
love u…..
you can do it! it’s a lot like fasting, and as Jesus commands us to fast as much as we pray, this shouldn’t be a big deal. actually, i shouldn’t say that, cause the flesh and Satan will still tempt, but remember to rely fully on the Lord. He’ll bring you through this.
Yes, you can do it. IT is absolutely the way. SHow the example. And live it. I am doing HErbalife right now. Two shakes a day, one meal. Have done it before, it is very good. At first, long ago, the shake thing bothered me. But I can feel how good it is. VEry high quality. Me AND husband did it before. Sorry to God I let it creep back. BUt now the motivation is different. I want to be there for the grandchildren that aren’t even a twinkly in their parents eyes yet. Yes. Prayers for you. Keep me and husband in prayer too! thanks
Heather I will keep you in my Prayers. You know if GOd is putting this in your heart he is only trying to get you closer to him. So when things get hard for you remember he only wants what is best for you.
Thanks for your prayers, and you will be in my prayers too. We had a good time in Nepal. BR
Glad that you shared this with us. We are supporting you!
Dear Heather, I can relate SO WELL! You are not alone in this endeavor…I too have the same struggle in this area. We can do it through His strength! So many times (like a little child) I have cried out, “I can do this myself!” I am realizing more and more that I must lean everyday on His strength to get through. Although I fall down many times, I am getting there day by day by picking myself back up, crying out to Jesus, and trying again. With Him along beside you, YOU CAN DO THIS! Blessings, dear one! ~jenny
Just want to share my own struggles with you sis. I was 18 kgs heavier after my daughter was born. I gave myself 2 years to lose it and to keep it off through exercising. When I first began, I could only run for 10 minutes and I kept saying to myself that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and I did with His help. While you are losing weight, don’t forget to treat yourself and enjoy life. You are gonna make it for sure. I too was convicted that I am the temple of the holy spirit and needed to take care of my body. I will be praying for you.
The Lord spoke that to me back in 2000 to keep my temple healthy not because of weight as much for me as health issues but it is hard cause I like to eat for comfort which is not good either so I deal with myself daily…
Your in my prayers and yes, exercise is a big help and neccessary.
Have you read Jordan Rubin’s book “The Maker’s Diet”? It changed my views and health a lot!
He is also on Christian TV daily.
You have my support, Heather! May you stay stedfast in all you do for the LORD, with the help of the HOLY SPIRIT , you willl make it. GOD will help you lose the weight, HE is doing that for me and HE will do the same for you.
Have a Blessed Day!
del1968
I’m so glad that I was able to read back over past posts and get “caught up” some on you… & it led me here. I am also using Weight Watchers to help me in losing weight ~ and it is coming off! PTL! I am praying just now for you too, Heather, as we both know that it is a struggle and another discipline. But praise God we have the resource ~ the fruit of the Spirit ~ includes “self control”! Love ~ Carolyn
You can do it!!! my prayers are with you.
just read your Feb. 10th Bible study summary ~ excellent! you do a great job
It’s been a while… how is your Weight Watchers going?