365 Days of Praise Challenge-Day 258

Singing praises for my cousin today. She is the sweetest person ever and has gotten me on a good path again for eating. I started the Take Shape for Life plan 10 days ago and as of yesterday morning have lost 8.2.lbs. She called me last evening and was just going ga-ga over the results I was having. When I committ to something I do the best I can. Friends and family are like angels-in-disguise. They do or say something just when we need it or bring an answer from God to something we have prayed for. I am so thankful to God for bringing my cousin to me that evening a couple of weeks ago that ultimately led to my road to healthier eating again. I may have to become a coach like her and help other people go down this path to freedom from the control of food.

Philippians 1:6: "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus."

365 Days of Praise Challenge-Day 252

I started a new eating program on Monday. It is strict and planned which is what I needed. In just 4 days I have lost 5lbs! I am so thrilled! I still have a ways to go but will hopefully be able to get into some of my summer clothes before summer is over. I am praising God for my cousin and her introducing me to the Take Shape for Life program. It feels good to take back the control of my eating.  Now, I have to psych myself out for the donuts and bagels they will have at the office this morning for our quarterly celebration and pray I can get through it without being tempted to eat any of it.

Philippians 4:13  I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

365 Days of Praise Challeng-Day 237

My cousin and her family came into town unexpectedly for a quick visit over dinner. She kept saying 'why did I move to Texas?' She has always been very extroverted. She can strike up a conversation with anyone and will. She makes me want to be brave in just reaching out to people. Turns out her unexpected visit is more than just a blessing to see her and visit with her and her family but she has inspired me to get that 10lbs I have put on back off. She is a Health Coach for Take Shape for Life and because of her excitement and encouragement I bit the bullet and ordered the food to get started. It's going to be here any day now and I will probably start officially on Monday. Needless to say, I have been eating whatever I want and put on another pound or two just anticipating starting this diet. I love the fact that I have my own personal coach to help me through the hurdles and celebrate with me the accomplishments. Praises to my Abba for bringing my cousin to me and getting me started on getting my body, God's temple, back in shape to do his work.

Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.