Power, Love, and Self-Control: What Is Is

What Is Is

See that photo of me from a few years ago over at the top of the side bar?

See the date below the picture?

Yes, my hope was to be looking like that by June 1.

Well, here it is--June 2.

I got a late start. If I'd gotten serious earlier, I would look like that TODAY!

I'm about 10 pounds from that.

I'll get there. Just later than I wanted to.

I'm ecstatic that I DID start and am so close to my goal.

(I thought about deleting the date or changing it.

I decided against that.)

What is is.

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Breathing In GraceJune 3, 2012 at 7:45 AM
You will get there....and HOPEfully, so will I. Stress eating has taken a toll on my poor body...and it has to stop!!! Thanks for the encouragement!
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HeatherJune 3, 2012 at 8:44 PM
So excited for you!! I am working on toning up. I would like to build some muscle by time I reach 40 we shall see if I can pull it off.... As soon as it starts to burn a little I tend to want to drop the weights hehehe....Your doing great!! Love Heather
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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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