Aaaaahh! The joy of realizing an accomplished goal! Alright, so it has only been a week and a half, but I have met my two week weight loss goal in that time! I have been reading the book "The 17 Day Diet" and adapting his methods to my lifestyle....a kefir and frozen fruit smoothie for breakfast, a large salad for lunch, and salad and protein for dinner, fruit or cheese, etc for a snack. I really wanted to see gi-normous results instantaneously, but when I calculated how much I would lose in 6 months if I lost 2 pounds a week, well I was excited to say the least! By the time I leave with my family to go to North Carolina in May, I could have lost 42 pounds! My goal is to lose fifty, but forty two is awesome for shock value for my extended family! Lol! I know, I know, those of you who know me are thinking, "fifty pounds? How could she lose fifty pounds? She doesn't look bad to me!". Well, there is a lot that clothes and height can hide, and fifty big ones will get me near (not all the way to) my ideal healthy weight.
How many times have we promised ourselves that we will dig in and do this? How many times have we wished we could move faster, hurt less, and sleep better? I just gave up most times, saying that it was to hard, not worth it, or who cares anyway?! I don't know why I have the motivation now, but here is my theory. Sometimes God lets us get to a place where we are more ready to listen to Him, and then he gives us the tools and the willpower we need to accomplish our goals. Do I think health and fitness have any spiritual connection? You bet I do! My laziness, my cravings, my lack of control, my bingeing, my don't care attitude......okay maybe you get the picture....selfishness, lack of self control, greed, gluttony...these all sound like some Bible verses I know of that hammer home the need to lead a spirit controlled life!
So here I am being accountable to the world for what I need to be, and the results I know God will bless me with each week! I may not exercise like a maniac , but I will control my appetite, by the Grace of God, and he will bring the blessing!
I would love to here what your New Years resolution was and how you are faring at accomplishing it!
Have a Simply Scrumptious Day!
Psalm 37:4-6