Power, Love, and Self-Control: The Thrill of Victory. The Agony of Defeat.

The Thrill of Victory. The Agony of Defeat.

Keeps me busy just snapping pictures!

"What is it about victory that breeds complacency and then failure???" Those were Jess's words to me yesterday in her comment. If we could figure out the answer to that, we'd all be LOSERS (or actually WINNERS at the weight loss/management game)!

That cycle was certainly the story of Israel in their Old Testament history, wasn't it! Hmmmmm. I need to study that again.

Tackling MY game at the four levels from yesterday:

I'm weighing in but not telling! I'll record it in my journal.
Still wearing an elastic waistband because nothing else fits.
Will exercise MORE than 30 minutes with the grands here.
Will have watermelon instead of sweets and only one piece of pizza (lunch) and no other breads or pasta.

Joined the family at age 7 months!

THANKS TO EVERYBODY FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT AND FRIENDSHIP!

WE CAN DO THIS! AND NO BETTER TIME TO START THAN TODAY!

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DeeSeptember 6, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Your right....I am starting TODAY ....no sweets and adding my stretching exercise to each day.
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DeniseSeptember 6, 2010 at 9:48 AM
Cheering you on sweetie.
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HeatherSeptember 6, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Sounds wonderful~ Good luck with your new season of getting back in shape~ May the Lord bless you with wisdom, strength and the energy and perseverance you need to see your plans through to a healthier you ~Love Heather
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SheySeptember 14, 2010 at 7:57 PM
totally support you on this, you can do it! I was going to stay home but I think I might just go out and take a walk. =D
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That Woman is a Success . . .
Found at itsnotaboutfood.blogspot.com

who loves life
and lives it to the fullest;

who has discovered and shared
the strengths and talents
that are uniquely her own;

who puts her best into each task
and leaves each situation
better than she found it;

who seeks and finds
that which is beautiful
in all people and all things;

whose heart is full of love
and warm with compassion;

who has found joy in living
and peace within herself.

~ Barbara J. Burrow ~

To which I add, "who makes God's kingdom and His righteousness her #1 priority"....(rlg)

"A day must come in our lives, as definite as the day of our conversion, when we give up all right to ourselves and submit to the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ. . . . there must be a day when, without reservation, we surrender everything to Him--ourselves, our families, our possessions, our business and our time. All we are and have becomes His, to be held henceforth entirely at His disposal. From that day we are no longer our own masters, but only stewards. Not until the Lordship of Jesus Christ is a settled thing in our hearts can the Holy Spirit really operate effectively in us. He cannot direct our lives effectively until all control of them is committed to Him. If we do not give Him absolute authority in our lives, He can be present, but He cannot be powerful. The power of the Spirit is stayed." (Watchman Nee)

"Each day you take a few small steps, then build on them day after day. There may be set backs, everyone has them, but those victories will add up, and then pretty soon you'll be amazed at how different your life has become. And what could be more alluring than the prospect of waking up to your best life? So roll up your sleeves and get to work!"

"Remember, every step you take toward reaching your weight loss goal is really a gift that you give to yourself. When you eat right and exercise, you are taking care of yourself, treating yourself with respect, and acknowledging that you deserve* to be healthy and happy.” (Bob Green, The Best Life)

Rebecca's note: I have trouble with "deserve". I want to care for my body because God Himself cares for it! Do I "deserve" health? No, in light of my sinful inclinations and the fall of mankind, health is a gift. A GRACE-gift directly from the hand of God--a gift to be handled thankfully and thoughtfully.

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