Power, Love, and Self-Control: July Goal Met & Moving On

July Goal Met & Moving On

I achieved my July weight target

and have recorded my goal for August.

There really IS power, love and self-control available for the asking!

(2 Timothy 1:7)

As an added bonus, I'm enjoying some of my lowest blood pressure readings in years....

and I'm fitting into some clothes
I haven't been able to wear
for a l-o-n-g time!

8 comments:

HeatherJuly 29, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Wooo HOO now that is something to celebrate!!! Congrats Love Heather
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Janettessage.blogspot.comJuly 29, 2012 at 7:36 PM
Congrads.....that is awesome, I am realizing that my exercising alone isn't going to it, so I must watch my eating better..thanks for the motivation
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SusanJuly 29, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Congratulations, Rebecca. You give one hope. I must begin my own weight loss journey (again) beginning with breakfast. Thanks for sharing your progress. Inspiring. Susan
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AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Fitting into something "old" is so much more exciting than buying something new! I rejoice with you! Blessings, Ann
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downsizersJuly 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM
You go girl. It feels great to get rid of things that are too big and fit into things that have been hanging in the closet for years. It is so encouraging. Permanent lifestyle changes will keep it off!!
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Jacquelyn StagerJuly 31, 2012 at 7:17 PM
good for you! you've worked very hard at it and now reaping the rewards! you look fantastic!
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CindyAugust 2, 2012 at 11:08 AM
That is wonderful. I am still working at maintaining my weight, I get to where I want to be and then the next week I gain three pounds, not good.
You look great, and the low blood pressure readings are good. I also have high blood pressure and it has gone lower with losing the last five pounds. Now to lose three more!
Have a fabulous day!
Love and hugs, Cindy
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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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