Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

This Atkins Induction really hasn't worked for me like it I was expecting it would.  The point of this was simply to jump start me and get me out of my plateau.  Well, it didn't work.  I shouldn't count my 2 pound loss a failure and it isn't.  The point when I looked down on the scale and became so disgusted that I had to go to the freezer for my Slim-a-Bear ice cream was the failure.  If I had only eaten one of the 100 calorie treats, it still wouldn't have been so bad.  I had 3 or should I say 300 calories.  I think it was a little binge. 

I shouldn't have purchased those diet snacks anyway.  As a person on Atkins, the carbs, the sugar, the dairy all should be off limits for the induction period.  They were on sale and I only buy them on sale and I figured I could keep them around until a later stage in my eating plan.  Clearly, I figured wrong. 

I learned a couple of things about this little episode.  I shouldn't by things I really don't want to eat.  Why set up myself for the temptation.  I also need to build up my faith.  If I have the complete faith that I will reach my goal, one little setback or an extended plateau should’t cause me to fall off track.  Should I need to see a change on the scale every time I stand on it to know that things are really working out for my good.  My clothes do fit better and I know that I could be doing even better with my plan.  Another important point, is that I cannot do this alone.  At minimum, I need to say a prayer to help refocus me when I'm on the edge.  I can also find other support from friends and others who know my journey.

It's another week and I'm focused and know that I will be even closer to my goal of Divine Health.  It is more than simply a number anyway...and the number will be there even if not today.