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Dry Bones

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

I am not sure what is going on. I am going through a period of not being able to concentrate on much of anything. I have not been tracking. I have been eating things I should not or at least not in the amounts that I am consuming. The only real stress over the past couple of weeks I have had is stress that I have put on myself. It is over my diet, the fact I did not get out to the Y last week, that I have gained a couple more pounds, that the snow is not melting and the temperature is not rising. Oh, add to that the fact I have misplaced, lost or thrown out a $278 pair of glasses. I know that in time, I will either find them or I will not. What is done is done. Oh, and I have extremely fine and thin hair and it is not doing anything, but falling flat or flying up! I was going through a period where I was putting makeup on daily, and that has kind of slipped by the wayside. If I get a little eyebrow pencil on and maybe a little lipstick, oh well!

I am at the point that I can still try and encourage others, but I cannot seem to encourage myself. I want to get back to doing things as I know I should. I need to make sure I take my diabetic meds correctly. I do want to try and wean myself off of other meds and start taking more vitamins and supplements. I want to desire to eat foods that I do not care for that are healthy for me. What is the holdup or turnoff about craving what is good for me?

Thinking today about how nice it would be to have a girl's day at the spa. I know my friends and myself are all on tight budgets right now. But just maybe, if I would try to stick a little bit away for a while. a day at the beauty college could be affordable for a massage and a new hairstyle. Oh, and while there, they even put makeup on you and do a hand massage. Something to think about!

Oh, and I could use a few

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BOBBIENORTHERN 6/20/2011 1:56PM

    We are commanded to keep our focus on Jesus.

I also went through the same thing and Holy Spirit told me I will never finish losing weight unless I keep my focus on Jesus and His cross of grace and truth.

Do not keep your focus on food or diet or exercise.

Focus on Jesus and all He did and let grace and truth transform you from the inside out and that will transform your heart and what you desire especially with what you want to eat and how you eat and where you eat and how much you eat.

Put all your faith into the love of Jesus and how much He loves and cares for you and how much He wants you healed and strong and healthy and living a long, strong and satisfied life in every area of your life.

He made you special and unique.

Let Holy Spirit lead you into all truth about losing weight.

What works for you will not work for me or anyone else. What works for me will not work for you or anyone else.

He has a special and unique and tailor made plan for your weight loss just like He does for me.

Just keep your focus on Jesus and listen carefully to that still small voice on the inside of you leading you into all your success and glory to be able to lose weight to bring Him all honor and glory.

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BLEGNER1 3/5/2011 6:34PM

    You were experiencing what I call the winter doldrums. I know where you come from. Since things have opened up some, I am making some positive steps forward
Praying for you. The treat with your friends sounds GREAT

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777GRACE 2/11/2011 6:58AM

    You have got to listen to that book, made to crave
I will be done with it this morning and I will give it to you.
It is very, very good.
Take a break.
I am taking a break from weighing my self and from condemnation. I am trying to make right choices and I have not been excersizing as I should this week but, I am not getting down on myself. This weather makes me crazy every year and I am learning to baby myself this time a year. All I can do is one day at a time, not wish my life away, and pray for an attitute adjustment.

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DANCING4UJESUS 2/8/2011 11:38PM

    I'm sorry your feeling so down and frustrated. Ok I want you to try something for me okay? stand up and put your hand on your hip. Okay are you standing? Good. Now give me a little attitude yeah thats it. Now point your finger straight out and say.... Are you listening?? Now say in a loud voice Mountain MOVE!!!!!okay that was a little weak lets try it again. MOUNTAIN MOVE!!!!!Remember you can do all things through Christ who strenthens you. He never lets you have more than you can handle but just in case your feeeling like its still quite a bit I have this for you. emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon
Love you Mom!

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HONORINGGOD 2/8/2011 10:44PM

    time for that book "made to crave" mom. love you &still proud of you &your still worth it !

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MORTICIAADDAMS 2/8/2011 10:32PM

    I am experiencing similar feeling due to the horrible weather this winter. I need some sun and to be outdoors. This gloom and cold makes me want to hibernate and eat. We can do this though. We have to. It's for our health. The beauty colleges sounds like the best idea I've heard of in a long time.

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POETSSOUL 2/8/2011 7:58AM

    emoticon my dear emoticon to hear about your trials! emoticon
I've been going through some of the same things myself. I had pleurisy in September/October, then sinus infection, bronchitis AND shingles in December, and am still experiencing the 'after' pain & itch from the shingles! It's hard to feel like exercising when it's hard to breathe, and I'm discouraged also! But you know what... WE CAN DO THIS! emoticon I'll be praying 4 U! emoticon emoticon

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DIVINEREBEL 2/8/2011 6:58AM

    Sometimes I think it is okay to do a bit of nothing. Especially if you are stuck inside with bad weather! Just please be sure to take your medicines as you should, and take care of yourself!

A few winters ago, when I didn't leave the house for 10 days, I got really used to sleeping whenever I wanted and keeping a free form schedule. I did my Wii Fit workouts every other day, and used my dumbbells for strength training, like I always do, but I did even more working out, I think, since I wasn't comfortable walking in the icy snow at all.

Anyway, find a few minutes here and there to do a few stretches, bicep curls, whatever it is and keep that oxygen flowing to your brain. Don't get down on yourself! Every hour is an opportunity to start fresh!

Oh! And going to the school for discounted spa services is an EXCELLENT idea! More people should know about those student deals!


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