Power, Love, and Self-Control: One Fourth, Please

One Fourth, Please

I went to visit my parents yesterday. My father wanted to go pick up Subs for lunch. "You may not like the kind we get. What kind do you want?" (I wouldn't have chosen the kind they like, but neither did I want to eat a HALF of my own. I guess I could have saved a half of it....). Anyway, I ended up with just short of 1/4 of their 12" sub. With a piece of watermelon, I had plenty to eat.

Portion control and choices continue to be my strengths through the past four days. Today I absolutely need to add some walking (and to be sure to drink more water).

I'm looking forward to Weigh In on Saturday night.

What I did right: Portion control. Stayed within a reasonable calorie limit. Vitamin.

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ColleenAugust 24, 2011 at 6:41 AM
You're doing so great Rebecca...my problem is portion control as well. It's just so easy for me to eat FAR more than I need. On Monday I started to keep track of everything I eat and drink...very interesting to be conscious of it. It isn't so much that writing it all down will help me lose weight but I think for me, I just eat so much that I am barely aware of it sometimes so I keep the notebook with a pen in the kitchen. We'll see how it goes. Hopefully after awhile I can assess areas I can do better in.
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DonnaAugust 24, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Amen, Sister! After a traumatizing session in a Von Maur dressing room yesterday, trying on bras (of all things!), I needed to read this encouraging post today. BTW, why is the lighting in dressing rooms so bright (and all-revealing)? I hope it has been cooler in your neck of the woods.
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RebeccaAugust 24, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Donna, We've had some nice days again. It's supposed to get hot today - and be quite stormy this afternoon.
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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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