Rejoice!!
Looks like I lost 1 lb.
today. There would have been a time when my first thought would
have been "one measly little pound, I need more." I'm beyond that
now. Although I wanted to lose 5 pounds, 1 is in the right
direction. I think I'm so easily stuck at a plateau that any
movement closer to my goal has to be celebrated. I've never been
one of those people we see on the diet & exercise infomercials who
lose large amounts in short periods and the fine print reads "results
not typical." While I love being on the fast track, maintaining a
healthy weight has been an ordinary and slow process. I have to
rejoice for the 1 lb as I get to more.
Perhaps, if I remember to rejoice always this whole thing will be the enjoyable journey that I seek. I'm not always trying to lose weight. I did have a two year period were I was so close to my ideal weight that I was no longer concerned with what I ate on a daily basis. The lack of concern along with a change in daily habits was probably the problem. I started eating excessive amounts of ice cream and working out less. This was not a good combination. Since I've turned things around, I have to celebrate.
I know that I can reach my goal because I know Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Of course, my goal is a healthy, fit, and wonderful life with rejoicing every day. This sounds so much more exciting than just a number on a scale.
Philippians 4:4-7 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Perhaps, if I remember to rejoice always this whole thing will be the enjoyable journey that I seek. I'm not always trying to lose weight. I did have a two year period were I was so close to my ideal weight that I was no longer concerned with what I ate on a daily basis. The lack of concern along with a change in daily habits was probably the problem. I started eating excessive amounts of ice cream and working out less. This was not a good combination. Since I've turned things around, I have to celebrate.
I know that I can reach my goal because I know Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Of course, my goal is a healthy, fit, and wonderful life with rejoicing every day. This sounds so much more exciting than just a number on a scale.
Philippians 4:4-7 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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