I need God's grace

Sunday, September 23, 2012

We all know insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. I keep trying to do this in my own strength and then it finally hits me, I cannot change me. Only God can change me! I am willing for God to take over my life and restore me to sanity. I have finally learned to trust God and I am grateful for my salvation in Jesus Christ. I've had this all along but I kept trying to do it myself. I will do this. I will get to a healthy weight but it won't be in my strength it will be in the strength of Almighty God.

Thank you for letting me share.
Irene

  

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TONYVAND1 9/28/2012 11:15AM

Wonderful message. We need to turn to God . Only with Him can we do it. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILDFLOWERR_ 9/23/2012 11:52PM

Now your talking! Thats how I did it! When you feel weak, just yell out, "Philippians 4:13! I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME! Report Inappropriate Comment

DIANEMAR 9/23/2012 5:10PM

So true, isn't it interesting that we know only God can do it but we keep trying to figure out some system to 'help' Him along. I came to that realization recently and what I am doing now is since I know generally the calories I need and use, He has led me to start culling processed foods from my menu. That isn't easy, but I know it is God cause it is good for me. Good luck and listen to Him, He knows the best way for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAYLEE425 9/23/2012 1:48AM

Amen! Report Inappropriate Comment

BSTOBIE 9/23/2012 1:46AM

Amen! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Report Inappropriate Comment

No more excuses

Thursday, December 30, 2010

My weight is the same this year as it was last year. Actually, I gained a few pounds and struggled to get back where I am. My goal, after all, is to lose 150 pounds, not stay where I am and maintain. Diet and exercise are the only solutions since I would not go for a lap band or surgery. This requires discipline and resolve. My true fault is my lack of discipline. Only I can self-discipline myself. This is up to me. This is something that will take courage and endurance to change. I cannot change what has occurred in the past but I can take responsibility for today, tomorrow and all the days following. Growing up is hard to do but it is possible, I believe!

  

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NELLIEC 12/31/2010 6:31PM

Yes, the past is in the past. What we deal with is the NOW that can lead to our future! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMA_BEAR_69 12/31/2010 3:33AM

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LINDEE6 12/30/2010 2:56PM

You are absolutely right! Why does it take us years and years of struggling to see this? I pray for every success for you during the new year. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUDAHL 12/30/2010 2:21PM

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ANGEL7903 12/30/2010 1:07PM

Yes! You so worded this right. This is how I feel to. Report Inappropriate Comment

Exercise self control

Monday, August 30, 2010

About eleven months ago I resolved to lose a pound a month for two years which would be 104 pounds off of my then 307pounds. To date I am weighing 314 pounds and was all the way up to 319 pounds. Obviously there is an issue here and I would like to be able to keep my mobility and get back to a weight where I am not morbidly obese. My latest device which I have been successful at, is to fast from 8:00 pm until breakfast. I do allow myself water and have found that water does indeed appease the appetite. Also, by cutting off my food day, my food is more compressed so that I can analyze what I am eating better. I do have difficulty making myself exercise and need to create an exercise habit. I am good at coming up with excuses as to why I don't exercise. Being in this position is teaching me a lot about my character. I sneak in all kinds of foods that I shouldn't allow and just who is it that I am cheating? I am happy that I have been successful in finding a cut off in my day for food intake. I have very far to go and know that with God's help I will succeed. It is just hard to remain patient with myself since I have been so unsuccessful with this weight issue for so long. I must love myself right where I am!

  

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ZEFIRO 8/30/2010 4:05PM

I share the issues you are struggling with and I really admire your honesty! I wish you the very best, Maria Report Inappropriate Comment

MAGGIEYE 8/30/2010 2:04PM

I am in the same place as you. I'm meeting my goals in reverse, gaining the pounds I'd resolved to lose. But I logged back in to SP today, and so did you. That's a good step for both of us. Your idea of fasting from 8 until breakfast is good. I'm going to join you in that. As for the excuses for not exercising and for sneaking in foods, yeah, I'm with you there, too. I focus so much on where I would be if I'd stuck to my goals and it's discouraging. But you're right, I need to love and accept myself where I am. Thanks for writing this post. You've given me some inspiration and encouragement to start over and try again! Report Inappropriate Comment

Sorting things out

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

It occurs to me that it is obvious that I eat to make myself feel better. A gray, rainy day and some sweets left around are like an alcoholic finding liquour! However, when I look in the mirror, I do not like what I see. When I try to buy a belt and realize even if I could find one my size, that it would not look very attractive on me, I do not feel good. I had my wake up call this summer when I went to a party where I would see people who hadn't seen me for decades. I almost didn't go because I was embarrassed to show up looking the way I do at 306 pounds. I realize, I am not happy with my size but I don't know how to stop eating the foods that sabotage my diet. Six weeks ago I resolved to lose a pound a week and so far have only lost a half pound. I am becoming more and more conscious of how I use food to help me improve my moods. Sometimes it seems the only thing between me and sanity is if I allow myself that Snickers bar. I know, you can hear that candy snickering at me right now!

I realize this is a day by day process and I am trying to change a lifetime of habits. The real challenge is to continue to persist in spite of my shortcomings.

  

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MANYPOUNDSTOGO 10/29/2009 5:59AM

You can change - take baby steps. It is so easy to go back to your old ways (I know for me it is very easy). Food has always been my best friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMAWELIZABETH 10/28/2009 12:51PM

Your blog could have been written by me word for word... I SO understand and relate to what you're feeling. In some dark moments, I ponder going back to drinking - despite being sober for over 30 years. I'm sure it would be easier to deal with the aftermath of being drunk than binging; after all, when you stop drinking, you get sober; when you stop binging, the added weight doesn't go away. Sometimes "Day By Day" isn't enough to keep us strong - it's still too much to face - so I take it decision by decision. I've "wanted" to lose weight for two years now, but am up 10# overall (after losing 22#). All I can say is: HANG IN THERE! We're here for you! "Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What? You too? Thought I was the only one.'"(C.S. Lewis) Take care, Elizabeth~ Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLYSCRIBE 10/28/2009 12:38PM

Oh my gosh! I could have written this blog. Why do we do that to ourselves? Deep down, are we thinking that we aren't worth it? Try this. A friend is going overseas to Afghanistan. He tells you that you can drive his car while he's gone since you don't have one of your own. When he comes back, would you give him a filthy car with fast food wrappers all over it and a crumpled fender and no tail lights? Of course not! Well it's the same thing with our bodies. Most of us were born these adorable little perfect beings. Then temptation got the better of us and we got more and more out of shape and did terrible things to our health. These bodies are on loan from God and one day He is going to want them back. Do you want to present yourself to Him the way you look right now? Robyn Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUEANGELLK 10/28/2009 12:17PM

Good for you. You have made some incredible changes already and you are seeing the benefits. Keep going. You will get there!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

facing the truth

Monday, August 24, 2009

A friend invited me to her 75th birthday party. I have known her for 40 years which meant that people at the party knew me when I was slender. I realized immediately that I was embarrassed by my 300 pounds showing up at her party. It took me about a week to get over the embarassment of people seeing me. This incident made me face the fact that I am truly uncomfortable with my large size body. I understand that I must love myself right now and not wait until I lose 160 pounds but the truth is, I am truly ashamed of how I look. I did dress nicely, all in black of course and I do think that good grooming and nice outfits do help. However, diet and exercise are the only solution for me. I would not want a band or bypass because I truly enjoy food. I must exercise and exercise self control. I have a new resolve to take off the 20 pounds I put on last year between September and the New Year. I have been trying all year to do that. But I am always sneaking something in that does not belong on my food plan. My food plan is good, it is just me who is unruly. Managing myself is not an easy task. I must have been a handful as a youngster! I am strong willed and want my own way. But I do miss my slender figure.

  

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ALMMOM 8/24/2009 1:57PM

It is a tough journey at times and an easier journey at times. Just plow thru and accomplish your goal. Before when I tried to lose weight, I would use sweets as rewards to myself because I exercised or whatever. I no longer do this. If I have something sweet, I count it and accomodate accordingly. If you eat something different - record it and count the calories. Stay within the count of calories and nutrition requirements. Report Inappropriate Comment

QBURT71 8/24/2009 1:39PM

You can do it ! ! Report Inappropriate Comment

THINAGIN2 8/24/2009 1:26PM

Well, if you want it bad enough, you can make it happen. It is a hard task that we have taken on. It was much easier to gain it! Report Inappropriate Comment