Thank You Lord for allowing me to live my life in Peace and want to be of service to others. I appreciate everything in my life and want to work in your will. You listen to my wants and my needs. Lord lead me in your will not my wants.
This weekend was magnificent. I was able to enjoy myself with various friends. I love my family and friends. I had some really enjoyable fellowships Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday’s sermon was awesome. Pastor really brings the word with a passion and he teaches us the Word. I love love love my church family, awesome Kingdom Builders.
Saturday I reached my True Image goal, I am truly blessed. I am at Level 4 meaning I am in maintenance phase. Praise God ! Down 69 lbs. God is amazing.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Day 29 - Forgiveness
Lord I am so sorry for not focusing on You as I should. I operated in the flesh and for this a humbly ask forgiveness.
Yesterday was pleasant until about 4:35 the enemy tried to use me and he did. I was able to shake it off and have talked it out with my support. I am so grateful to have employment so I need to act like it. I was operating out of pride and knew what I was doing was wrong.
Worked out with the exercise balls at True Image. It is so nice, I need to pick up one with the sand it. I may get two so we can have group workouts at home.
Tonight begins my weekend. Thank you Lord ! I have lots of things planned out and hopefully things will work according to God’s plan. Tomorrow is my True Image weigh in, God’s will be done. I have not weighed this week, this is a major accomplishment that God has helped me with.
Not much to say, got some things to do. See ya !
God Bless !!!!
Yesterday was pleasant until about 4:35 the enemy tried to use me and he did. I was able to shake it off and have talked it out with my support. I am so grateful to have employment so I need to act like it. I was operating out of pride and knew what I was doing was wrong.
Worked out with the exercise balls at True Image. It is so nice, I need to pick up one with the sand it. I may get two so we can have group workouts at home.
Tonight begins my weekend. Thank you Lord ! I have lots of things planned out and hopefully things will work according to God’s plan. Tomorrow is my True Image weigh in, God’s will be done. I have not weighed this week, this is a major accomplishment that God has helped me with.
Not much to say, got some things to do. See ya !
God Bless !!!!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Day 28 - Freeing me from the scale
Lord God almighty you are so worthy of all my praise! I surrender my life to You. Lord I need to be obedient to Your word and do Your will.
I had a wonderful day yesterday. I attended the Mt. Zion FA meeting, awesome members. They are really real in their approach. They had wonderful shares and were very welcoming. Tree went and enjoyed the meeting and plans to get sponsorship on Monday. Another sister from church was there and she also enjoyed the meeting. God is blessing us so much ! My morning sponsorship call was wonderful.
Well my new Guess boots are on the UPS truck for delivery. I am excited. I will get to rock them soon. I will be putting my gently used blazers in the cleansers in the morning. They will be ready next week. This will add to my fall wardrobe and another layer to my look when I am not wearing my leather jacket. I am grateful that God has given me the skill of coordinating and having an eye for detail. And now I am able to do it on a budget. I will be cleaning and organizing my things over the next week so I can usually see what I have and what works best for my look. I definitely need a purse rack I saw one on pinterest.com that I will try and work into my room somehow. I will ask Tony to hang it for me. I have begun to collect vintage purses and I need to be gentle and careful with them so they continue to endure and possible increase the value. I will be shopping this weekend at a different vintage store and going back to Chelsea. If the Persian lamb jacket is still there I will most likely pick it up.
Praise Report : I have not been weighed since Saturday. This is just a blessing to me, I am not obsessing over the scale. I am being freed of it. But I do look forward to my weigh in on Saturday a.m. I need God’s favor, grace and mercy in this area so much. I am beginning to trust in this area. This is nothing but God. I needed to be obedient to my FA program.
Prayer: I continue to pray for my friends and family as we need to live productive lives. We know stress comes our way but we want to focus on You oh Lord and trust your will in our lives.
Chat with you all soon !
I had a wonderful day yesterday. I attended the Mt. Zion FA meeting, awesome members. They are really real in their approach. They had wonderful shares and were very welcoming. Tree went and enjoyed the meeting and plans to get sponsorship on Monday. Another sister from church was there and she also enjoyed the meeting. God is blessing us so much ! My morning sponsorship call was wonderful.
Well my new Guess boots are on the UPS truck for delivery. I am excited. I will get to rock them soon. I will be putting my gently used blazers in the cleansers in the morning. They will be ready next week. This will add to my fall wardrobe and another layer to my look when I am not wearing my leather jacket. I am grateful that God has given me the skill of coordinating and having an eye for detail. And now I am able to do it on a budget. I will be cleaning and organizing my things over the next week so I can usually see what I have and what works best for my look. I definitely need a purse rack I saw one on pinterest.com that I will try and work into my room somehow. I will ask Tony to hang it for me. I have begun to collect vintage purses and I need to be gentle and careful with them so they continue to endure and possible increase the value. I will be shopping this weekend at a different vintage store and going back to Chelsea. If the Persian lamb jacket is still there I will most likely pick it up.
Praise Report : I have not been weighed since Saturday. This is just a blessing to me, I am not obsessing over the scale. I am being freed of it. But I do look forward to my weigh in on Saturday a.m. I need God’s favor, grace and mercy in this area so much. I am beginning to trust in this area. This is nothing but God. I needed to be obedient to my FA program.
Prayer: I continue to pray for my friends and family as we need to live productive lives. We know stress comes our way but we want to focus on You oh Lord and trust your will in our lives.
Chat with you all soon !
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Day 27 - Good Things
Praise God ! I give You thanks for everything in my life, whether big or small. I am so feel so honored to have You in my life. Thank You for blessing those around me and I am praying for your favor, grace and mercy.
For the last few days I have had contact with a friend who is so full of the word and is a prayer warrior. When I see her name in my caller ID I get excited because I know we will rejoice in the Word and discuss God’s goodness. Yesterday I chatted with a friend who loves the Lord and knows that God is faithful and provides. I thank the Lord for putting these dear sisters in my life to help remind me of your goodness and to witness the miracles in their lives. Ohhhhhh my sponsor is awesome and I start every morning by speaking and praying with her. I have a woman of God who I email throughout the day to discuss the FA program. I praise God for her soooo much she is so kind and patient. Good Things are happening to those around me.
This this thus far I have not weighed in. I have not felt the need. I am less curious. Praise God ! I am taking this one day at a time. God is blessing me I feel less anxious about daily weigh ins.
(look of the day LOTD) - Today I wore a green sweater dress that I have had for about 8 or 10 years. It is a good quality so it has lasted over time. It is ladylike. I wore my silver heart necklace I got on clearance from Charming Charlie. I am enjoying it a lot. Best thing is I fit it, and it is comfortable. I wore green leggings and my high low heel boots.
Things to Do: Clean the House really good ! Live !
For the last few days I have had contact with a friend who is so full of the word and is a prayer warrior. When I see her name in my caller ID I get excited because I know we will rejoice in the Word and discuss God’s goodness. Yesterday I chatted with a friend who loves the Lord and knows that God is faithful and provides. I thank the Lord for putting these dear sisters in my life to help remind me of your goodness and to witness the miracles in their lives. Ohhhhhh my sponsor is awesome and I start every morning by speaking and praying with her. I have a woman of God who I email throughout the day to discuss the FA program. I praise God for her soooo much she is so kind and patient. Good Things are happening to those around me.
This this thus far I have not weighed in. I have not felt the need. I am less curious. Praise God ! I am taking this one day at a time. God is blessing me I feel less anxious about daily weigh ins.
(look of the day LOTD) - Today I wore a green sweater dress that I have had for about 8 or 10 years. It is a good quality so it has lasted over time. It is ladylike. I wore my silver heart necklace I got on clearance from Charming Charlie. I am enjoying it a lot. Best thing is I fit it, and it is comfortable. I wore green leggings and my high low heel boots.
Things to Do: Clean the House really good ! Live !
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Day 26 - Courage and Obedience – Vintage and Thrift Shopping
Amazing Grace ! New Mercies everyday ! God you have blessed my family sooooooooooo much ! Today You surprised me Lord ! Thank You ! Thank You Lord for another day amongst the land of the living. I am so grateful to You. Thank You for protecting and giving me peace in my life. Even through the storms You have victory. Lord bless my friends and give them victory in their situations.
Yesterday I attended my FA meeting, my sponsor encouraged me to do a reading and I did I chose to read sponsorship. I was nervous but I wanted and needed to be obedient to my leadership and humble myself. I am blessed to have her as my sponsor and I don’t want to take it for granted. The meeting continues to be supportive in many ways, the members are so nice and the fellowship is awesome. I look forward to the 10 meeting break to fellowship with members and newcomers. Attending the meetings help me get through my week, soon I will be able to incorporate another meeting. Last night I heard shares that will give me what I need to help others and myself.
There are no Life Groups this week in preparation for Harvest Fest. We have ordered Jayden’s costume, he will be Spiderman. His costume should arrive this week. I ordered myself some Guess boots from Amazon to wear with skirts and jeans. I had been searching and I found the pair that would do what I need them to do J Ariel helped me she knows good stuff, I notice she does not shop in quantity but quality. Which is truly helping me.
Today I got up and put on one of my vintage skirts with a turtleneck and a belt, leggings and heeled boots. Really nice look for work. My waist is getting smaller, I can tell. I put a belt on, I would never do that with a larger waist. It is a Chic Look sort of mod like look from the seventies. I love dressing from the different era, yesterday I wore the vintage dress from the eighties, it had shoulder pads. Yes ! Today I captured the sixties and updated it with belt, heels and leggings.
Yesterday I went to Unique, Monday is ½ price day, I cleaned up on blazers, I have a brown, a tweed and a couple of black boyfriend type blazers, two vintage styled purses for 23.00 which included taxes. Fabulous. I plan to but the jackets in the cleaners to freshen them up. The cleansers will clean them for $2.49 each which is a fab deal. So average cost of each blazer was $2.50 so total cost plus cleaning is about $5.00. The blazers will be worn with leggings, vintage skirts, sheath dresses, to work, church or an evening out, with my new fab boots from Guess. I was able to afford the Guess boots by updating my fall winter wardrobe in the vintage and Goodwill store. A friend and I are going to Chelsea’s on Saturday, she wants to update her wardrobe too. We will also be going to a thrift store in Chagrin Falls. I am excited.
Until I chat again, See Ya !
Yesterday I attended my FA meeting, my sponsor encouraged me to do a reading and I did I chose to read sponsorship. I was nervous but I wanted and needed to be obedient to my leadership and humble myself. I am blessed to have her as my sponsor and I don’t want to take it for granted. The meeting continues to be supportive in many ways, the members are so nice and the fellowship is awesome. I look forward to the 10 meeting break to fellowship with members and newcomers. Attending the meetings help me get through my week, soon I will be able to incorporate another meeting. Last night I heard shares that will give me what I need to help others and myself.
There are no Life Groups this week in preparation for Harvest Fest. We have ordered Jayden’s costume, he will be Spiderman. His costume should arrive this week. I ordered myself some Guess boots from Amazon to wear with skirts and jeans. I had been searching and I found the pair that would do what I need them to do J Ariel helped me she knows good stuff, I notice she does not shop in quantity but quality. Which is truly helping me.
Today I got up and put on one of my vintage skirts with a turtleneck and a belt, leggings and heeled boots. Really nice look for work. My waist is getting smaller, I can tell. I put a belt on, I would never do that with a larger waist. It is a Chic Look sort of mod like look from the seventies. I love dressing from the different era, yesterday I wore the vintage dress from the eighties, it had shoulder pads. Yes ! Today I captured the sixties and updated it with belt, heels and leggings.
Yesterday I went to Unique, Monday is ½ price day, I cleaned up on blazers, I have a brown, a tweed and a couple of black boyfriend type blazers, two vintage styled purses for 23.00 which included taxes. Fabulous. I plan to but the jackets in the cleaners to freshen them up. The cleansers will clean them for $2.49 each which is a fab deal. So average cost of each blazer was $2.50 so total cost plus cleaning is about $5.00. The blazers will be worn with leggings, vintage skirts, sheath dresses, to work, church or an evening out, with my new fab boots from Guess. I was able to afford the Guess boots by updating my fall winter wardrobe in the vintage and Goodwill store. A friend and I are going to Chelsea’s on Saturday, she wants to update her wardrobe too. We will also be going to a thrift store in Chagrin Falls. I am excited.
Until I chat again, See Ya !
Praise Report !
I received a call today asking me to serve as assistant for the Fit for the King life group. I was pleased to accept, there is so much work to be done in healthy life styles. I pray God will lead me and I will follow in humbleness. Thank You Lord !
I received a call today asking me to serve as assistant for the Fit for the King life group. I was pleased to accept, there is so much work to be done in healthy life styles. I pray God will lead me and I will follow in humbleness. Thank You Lord !
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday Monday Awwwwwwe
Lord I want to thank you for working in my life and allowing me to know You. I need You and appreciate Your Love. I am so grateful for the ministery in which You allow me to serve. I am so blessed by each individual You give me.
I had a simple and wonderful weekend. Spent time with family and friends. I attended the baby shower of Camille, it was wonderful and well planned. Dominique and I were there together, and all of her childhood friends with the exception of Lauren. It was really good to see them all together again. They were such sweet girls and are now beautiful women, working and being productive in the world.
My weigh in this week was awesome/the bomb. I dropped 4 lbs, YES, 4 lbs. and happy to say I purchased a size 10 dress. On Saturday I went to Chelsea’, The Cleveland Shop and Flower Child. WOW WOW, Chelsea is all that I have heard about it. I was not disappointed. I picked up 2 dresses one was 12 bucks, I have it on today J and the other was 15, I got 5 skirts for the winter. They are old school vintage, skirt I wore to school in the sixities in good shape. I plan to pair the look of these wool skirts with killer boots, turtle necks, blue jean jacket/or leather and a scarf. I may do a look of the day photo and post one or two of the looks. I am looking forward to wearing them.
Dominique and her friends are giving a costume party this weekend. I am so excited, I plan to go as Patti Labelle. I love Patti and I plan to do her justice J
Yesterday’s sermon was awesome. It reached into my soul and worked. God thank You for everything.
Praise Report ! I went into prayer about something that I felt passionate about over the weekend. I waited for God and He gave me the words to make respectful confrontation. Things worked out for the good of everyone and we moved on. This was the Lord because in the past I would have been real upset and probably said some things I would have regretted. Thank You Lord for giving me patience and keeping me calm. Victory Victory is the Lord's !! He will fight your battles if you allow Him !!!
I had a simple and wonderful weekend. Spent time with family and friends. I attended the baby shower of Camille, it was wonderful and well planned. Dominique and I were there together, and all of her childhood friends with the exception of Lauren. It was really good to see them all together again. They were such sweet girls and are now beautiful women, working and being productive in the world.
My weigh in this week was awesome/the bomb. I dropped 4 lbs, YES, 4 lbs. and happy to say I purchased a size 10 dress. On Saturday I went to Chelsea’, The Cleveland Shop and Flower Child. WOW WOW, Chelsea is all that I have heard about it. I was not disappointed. I picked up 2 dresses one was 12 bucks, I have it on today J and the other was 15, I got 5 skirts for the winter. They are old school vintage, skirt I wore to school in the sixities in good shape. I plan to pair the look of these wool skirts with killer boots, turtle necks, blue jean jacket/or leather and a scarf. I may do a look of the day photo and post one or two of the looks. I am looking forward to wearing them.
Dominique and her friends are giving a costume party this weekend. I am so excited, I plan to go as Patti Labelle. I love Patti and I plan to do her justice J
Yesterday’s sermon was awesome. It reached into my soul and worked. God thank You for everything.
Praise Report ! I went into prayer about something that I felt passionate about over the weekend. I waited for God and He gave me the words to make respectful confrontation. Things worked out for the good of everyone and we moved on. This was the Lord because in the past I would have been real upset and probably said some things I would have regretted. Thank You Lord for giving me patience and keeping me calm. Victory Victory is the Lord's !! He will fight your battles if you allow Him !!!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Day 22 - weekend of fellowships
Lord I thank You for friendships! I thank You for family! I am loving all the support You have surrounded me with so much LOVE. Thank You !
Yesterday was absolutely wonderful ! I had a productive day at work. Working the FA program has improved my ability to be task focused and doing things without worries what lies before me. Thank You Lord. After work Ariel, Jayden and I went to the Mall, we window shopped. Ariel is going to a concert and is looking for a certain outfit that is within her budget. I eyeballed some jeans, I want some skinny/straight jeans that I can roll at the cuff with a cute blazer and scarf. Tomorrow I still plan to drive to Chelsea and maybe just maybe I can find a nice vintage dress.
I worked out yesterday, we used the balls, I love working out with the balls they are less stressful to the body and engage the core really nice. I gave my after photo to Debbie she liked it. I am praying others will be blessed by it when it is placed on the wall. There are many success stories on that wall, I am grateful I have a story to share. Tomorrow at weigh in I am praying to have lost 3 lbs. If so I have two more lbs to lose to be at level 4. Yes, ½ price, 2 workouts per week, one weigh in per month. This will be great, less accountability so I will be relying on the Lord just that much more. FA will be another form of support and sponsorship.
I really want to be a trainer, I will see what the Lord has in store for me, or how he plans to use me with my success story.
My weekend is rather simple, I have worship service on Sunday, dinner with Ashley then baby shower. Saturday, Mentor to get Jayden’s Halloween costume, exercise, insurance paperwork, Chelsea J
Chat you all next week !
Yesterday was absolutely wonderful ! I had a productive day at work. Working the FA program has improved my ability to be task focused and doing things without worries what lies before me. Thank You Lord. After work Ariel, Jayden and I went to the Mall, we window shopped. Ariel is going to a concert and is looking for a certain outfit that is within her budget. I eyeballed some jeans, I want some skinny/straight jeans that I can roll at the cuff with a cute blazer and scarf. Tomorrow I still plan to drive to Chelsea and maybe just maybe I can find a nice vintage dress.
I worked out yesterday, we used the balls, I love working out with the balls they are less stressful to the body and engage the core really nice. I gave my after photo to Debbie she liked it. I am praying others will be blessed by it when it is placed on the wall. There are many success stories on that wall, I am grateful I have a story to share. Tomorrow at weigh in I am praying to have lost 3 lbs. If so I have two more lbs to lose to be at level 4. Yes, ½ price, 2 workouts per week, one weigh in per month. This will be great, less accountability so I will be relying on the Lord just that much more. FA will be another form of support and sponsorship.
I really want to be a trainer, I will see what the Lord has in store for me, or how he plans to use me with my success story.
My weekend is rather simple, I have worship service on Sunday, dinner with Ashley then baby shower. Saturday, Mentor to get Jayden’s Halloween costume, exercise, insurance paperwork, Chelsea J
Chat you all next week !
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Day 21 = 3 weeks of No Sugar/No Flour
Thank you Lord for allowing and giving me what I needed to face ONE of my fears this morning. I faced the giant. Lord I need to address other areas, before it gets worse. Lord you are amazing.
Yesterday, Ariel, Jayden, Tree and her grandchildren went to the circus. They had so much fun. I chose to give my ticket to Ariel and let her enjoy the circus with Jayden and I went to my hair appointment and to Life Group. I was blessed by both of my fellowships. Life Group was amazing, I love the ladies in my group.
Ok OK OK, I weighed in this morning. I admit I am a slave to my scale. I drop another pound. So far I am down 3 lbs since my weigh in on the 14th. I will officically weigh in at True Image on Saturday morning. I am coming closer to my goal. If my calucations are correct I have 2 more lbs to lose to be at Level 4 of True Image program. Yesterday, I had some graphic work done on my after picture which I posted yesterday. I plan to give it to True Image to display on the Wall. I have never felt successful at weight loss until now. The combination of TI and FA is what I needed. The spiritual component is awesome.
I plan to drive over to Chelsa’ on Saturday to see if I can locate a nice vintage dress. I have never been there and I would like to experience the store. I have heard nice things about it. I plan to go alone so I can really focus, unless the Lord leads me another way. When I shop alone I tend to shop with my closet in mine, remembering what I have, and relying on myself to know what looks best on me. It’s so crazy but it is true.
My supervisor has been out of the office for the past two days. I have been working to be a good steward and do my best job possible. Praise God !
Yesterday, Ariel, Jayden, Tree and her grandchildren went to the circus. They had so much fun. I chose to give my ticket to Ariel and let her enjoy the circus with Jayden and I went to my hair appointment and to Life Group. I was blessed by both of my fellowships. Life Group was amazing, I love the ladies in my group.
Ok OK OK, I weighed in this morning. I admit I am a slave to my scale. I drop another pound. So far I am down 3 lbs since my weigh in on the 14th. I will officically weigh in at True Image on Saturday morning. I am coming closer to my goal. If my calucations are correct I have 2 more lbs to lose to be at Level 4 of True Image program. Yesterday, I had some graphic work done on my after picture which I posted yesterday. I plan to give it to True Image to display on the Wall. I have never felt successful at weight loss until now. The combination of TI and FA is what I needed. The spiritual component is awesome.
I plan to drive over to Chelsa’ on Saturday to see if I can locate a nice vintage dress. I have never been there and I would like to experience the store. I have heard nice things about it. I plan to go alone so I can really focus, unless the Lord leads me another way. When I shop alone I tend to shop with my closet in mine, remembering what I have, and relying on myself to know what looks best on me. It’s so crazy but it is true.
My supervisor has been out of the office for the past two days. I have been working to be a good steward and do my best job possible. Praise God !
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Day 20 – TWENTY DAYS – Grateful for each day !
God is amazingly awesome ! Lord I thank you for everything !
The good and the bad. Give me strength and courage. I am grateful !
Last evening was good. Life Group was good fellowship, I am beginning to gain new relationships with other believers. This is really nice. Group leader was good and we did a good food game.
Yesterday I worked out and Takeema was the instructor. We used the large balls and they give a good workout/toning. It is nice that True Image incorporates other activities help us lose and tone. Switching up is good for our bodies.
Yesterday I referred a coworker to FA. I am praying the Lord’s will in her life. I am witnessing to as many as ask for help. I want others to feel as I do. No sugar No Flour ! Awesome !
I need to handle some business and do some organization at home. I need to clean my closet of clothes and take some to the tailor for alternation. I have to find a reasonable tailor. This morning I put on a dress that was 2 sizes too big. Good feeling, but I really wanted to wear that dress LOL So now I will gradually take one dress at a time to have altered, be careful to only take the ones I want to rewear and then put other clothes in parking lot swap.
Tonight Jayden and Ariel will go to the circus. I gave my ticket to Ariel so she could enjoy the show with him. I will go to my hair appointment and Wednesday prayer service and Life Group. This is where I belong. I also cancelled going to Cedric the Entertainer this weekend. I need to get my house in order and prepare for church on Sunday. Saturday I have to go see my insurance agent and then I will ride over to Chelsea’ and Flower Girl/Child and hopefully find some nice vintage pieces.
Until I blog again, see you and be blessed.
The good and the bad. Give me strength and courage. I am grateful !
Last evening was good. Life Group was good fellowship, I am beginning to gain new relationships with other believers. This is really nice. Group leader was good and we did a good food game.
Yesterday I worked out and Takeema was the instructor. We used the large balls and they give a good workout/toning. It is nice that True Image incorporates other activities help us lose and tone. Switching up is good for our bodies.
Yesterday I referred a coworker to FA. I am praying the Lord’s will in her life. I am witnessing to as many as ask for help. I want others to feel as I do. No sugar No Flour ! Awesome !
I need to handle some business and do some organization at home. I need to clean my closet of clothes and take some to the tailor for alternation. I have to find a reasonable tailor. This morning I put on a dress that was 2 sizes too big. Good feeling, but I really wanted to wear that dress LOL So now I will gradually take one dress at a time to have altered, be careful to only take the ones I want to rewear and then put other clothes in parking lot swap.
Tonight Jayden and Ariel will go to the circus. I gave my ticket to Ariel so she could enjoy the show with him. I will go to my hair appointment and Wednesday prayer service and Life Group. This is where I belong. I also cancelled going to Cedric the Entertainer this weekend. I need to get my house in order and prepare for church on Sunday. Saturday I have to go see my insurance agent and then I will ride over to Chelsea’ and Flower Girl/Child and hopefully find some nice vintage pieces.
Until I blog again, see you and be blessed.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Day 19 - THANK YOU - Through the storm
Day 19 – THANK YOU – Through the storm
This is the day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad! Lord you are showing me so much. So So So much love. I am in such a grateful place in my life and I thank You Lord. I am praying for peace with my family and friends. Lord gives us the words needed to communicate with one another and show Your love.
This weekend with family and friends was awesome. We were there to support our family/Man and Courtney. He was so pleased that we came to support Him and his bride. He has always been there for me I wanted to extend my support to him and show love. This is what family does. They seem so happy I am praying that their marriage will be blessed.
The family got along, my cousin in Grand Rapids tried to do some splitting and siding favorites but I ignored her because I am favored by God. I bite my tongue and felt the presence of the Lord wrap His arms around me. My discernment caught what she was doing right away; I was not quick with my tongue, Praise God. It was so not worth it, because I would have said something I would have regretted. After I ignored her she actually gave me a really cute new suit that was in her closet. She seen I was not going to go into battle with her on this family issue.
It was nice spending some good quality time with Nique. I loved it and so did she.
This is the day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad! Lord you are showing me so much. So So So much love. I am in such a grateful place in my life and I thank You Lord. I am praying for peace with my family and friends. Lord gives us the words needed to communicate with one another and show Your love.
This weekend with family and friends was awesome. We were there to support our family/Man and Courtney. He was so pleased that we came to support Him and his bride. He has always been there for me I wanted to extend my support to him and show love. This is what family does. They seem so happy I am praying that their marriage will be blessed.
The family got along, my cousin in Grand Rapids tried to do some splitting and siding favorites but I ignored her because I am favored by God. I bite my tongue and felt the presence of the Lord wrap His arms around me. My discernment caught what she was doing right away; I was not quick with my tongue, Praise God. It was so not worth it, because I would have said something I would have regretted. After I ignored her she actually gave me a really cute new suit that was in her closet. She seen I was not going to go into battle with her on this family issue.
It was nice spending some good quality time with Nique. I loved it and so did she.
Monica and Doris drove up from Pontiac, MI and stayed in my hotel room with me and Nique. We had fun. I did Monica’s make up and she loved it. I will consult with her to select products that I used on her. Basically primer and Monistat to take the shine out then color correctors/etc. I gave her a very basic nude look and I had the same look. This look gives you the clean, flawless, airbrush look. Not overly done with a bit of a Smokey eye. She felt really good about herself.
I felt really good about the weekend. I ate my meal plan as best I could and it worked for me. I weighed in Monday morning and had lost 1 lb from the weekend. Nothing but God. This is the second weekend I have dropped a lb on Monday morning. I am so grateful God sent me to this program to cut my cravings. People around me were drinking ICEE (32 ounces), crispy cream donuts, pizza and soul food at the reception. I was able to keep my eyes on my own plate and eat the meal God designed for me on that day at that particicular meal. One meal at a time, One day at a time!
Yesterday I was off work and I went to a funeral. I hear the cries of a mother and the family, and I understood the cry. But through the cry, I keep hearing the words THANK YOU; this was the cry of a believer of Jesus. Giving God the glory as they went through the trial. What strength and courage it came from God. Because they had the hope of God that they would see Dane again. I pray for his family and his newborn son. Their story is so similar to mine. I was able to offer comfort to Maurice as he supported me through my storm. I was able to learn more about him and his family, it was interesting.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Day 15 - Excitement
Lord thank You for giving me Focus and Peace in my life.
My day started off well, I went to True Image at 6:00 a.m. I liked it I had not done that to my recollection before. It started me off feeling good. I may incorporate more a.m. exercise in my week to free up my evenings. I believe Monday, Wednesday and Friday are a.m. classes. I want to try it. I weighed in and had dropped 2 lbs. Bringing me down 63 total lbs.
I am anxiously excited about leaving today for my cousin’s reception. I am packed, just need to do a couple of things prior to pulling out. I am praying for a safe trip and a trip of peace.
Lord thanks for freeing up my spirit I feel so equiped to live the life you have blessed me with.
Thank you Lord my peace in my life !
Be back Monday for updates, I try not to blog over the weekend !
My day started off well, I went to True Image at 6:00 a.m. I liked it I had not done that to my recollection before. It started me off feeling good. I may incorporate more a.m. exercise in my week to free up my evenings. I believe Monday, Wednesday and Friday are a.m. classes. I want to try it. I weighed in and had dropped 2 lbs. Bringing me down 63 total lbs.
I am anxiously excited about leaving today for my cousin’s reception. I am packed, just need to do a couple of things prior to pulling out. I am praying for a safe trip and a trip of peace.
Lord thanks for freeing up my spirit I feel so equiped to live the life you have blessed me with.
Thank you Lord my peace in my life !
Be back Monday for updates, I try not to blog over the weekend !
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Day 14 - Glow
Day 14
Lord you are so gracious in all your glory. I thank You for You being You. You are so good, I am truly blessed. You showed Your hand of mercy on me last night and gave me peace, because You know me.
Last night’s prayer service and Life Group was what I needed for today. In Life Group I was able to share my story. It took time but it was God’s time. It felt good to release it to women of God. To continue to purge myself of it. After life group I was told I had a beautiful glow. I share that it was nothing but God in me. God will get the glory for my life.
I am preparing for my getaway. I am working with my sponsor to select appropriate travel foods that will work for me. In addition to that I found the perfect black/lace dress, really cute, moderate and is appropriate for church attire.
I continue to pray for my friend’s mom. God can do anything !
Lord you are so gracious in all your glory. I thank You for You being You. You are so good, I am truly blessed. You showed Your hand of mercy on me last night and gave me peace, because You know me.
Last night’s prayer service and Life Group was what I needed for today. In Life Group I was able to share my story. It took time but it was God’s time. It felt good to release it to women of God. To continue to purge myself of it. After life group I was told I had a beautiful glow. I share that it was nothing but God in me. God will get the glory for my life.
I am preparing for my getaway. I am working with my sponsor to select appropriate travel foods that will work for me. In addition to that I found the perfect black/lace dress, really cute, moderate and is appropriate for church attire.
I continue to pray for my friend’s mom. God can do anything !
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Day 13 - I Love You Lord !
Day 13
Lord thank you, Lord keep me humble in all that I do today. I want your light to shine through me in all I do. Keep my tongue pleasing to you in all that I do today.
God has blessed me in a special way and for this I am grateful. God shows me His love in such amazing ways. Ways that no other can do. I am so pleased that I look to God for love and He teaches me how to show and give love to others.
Today I will be obedient and eat my meal plan that has been developed for me. I stand in awe of God’s grace, favor and mercy. I want to be able to bless others with what I have found in the Lord. Lord allow me to be a vessel to help Kingdom Building.
I am trying to not be a slave to my scale. But I am, I have been told that by next month this feeling to weigh in every morning will fade away. I am assuming I will feel more confident in the program. To be honest and I hope that I am, I trust that the Lord is working in my program and my numbers are down, but I am just NOSEY, I want to see what it is. I like to document it is apart of me. Lord help me in this area, please. I need to surrender the scale to once a week.
I have a fun filled weekend planned. My cousin’s reception. I am going in anticipation that it will be nice and a way of celebrating family. Dominique is going, I am glad to have this time with her one on one. I want to encourage her and be her mom. We will have fun on the road and I got a hotel room so we can have some mom and daughter time together.
I am praying for my dear friend’s mom, for healing and her recovery and that the Lord’s will be done.
Thank You Lord ! I love You !
Lord thank you, Lord keep me humble in all that I do today. I want your light to shine through me in all I do. Keep my tongue pleasing to you in all that I do today.
God has blessed me in a special way and for this I am grateful. God shows me His love in such amazing ways. Ways that no other can do. I am so pleased that I look to God for love and He teaches me how to show and give love to others.
Today I will be obedient and eat my meal plan that has been developed for me. I stand in awe of God’s grace, favor and mercy. I want to be able to bless others with what I have found in the Lord. Lord allow me to be a vessel to help Kingdom Building.
I am trying to not be a slave to my scale. But I am, I have been told that by next month this feeling to weigh in every morning will fade away. I am assuming I will feel more confident in the program. To be honest and I hope that I am, I trust that the Lord is working in my program and my numbers are down, but I am just NOSEY, I want to see what it is. I like to document it is apart of me. Lord help me in this area, please. I need to surrender the scale to once a week.
I have a fun filled weekend planned. My cousin’s reception. I am going in anticipation that it will be nice and a way of celebrating family. Dominique is going, I am glad to have this time with her one on one. I want to encourage her and be her mom. We will have fun on the road and I got a hotel room so we can have some mom and daughter time together.
I am praying for my dear friend’s mom, for healing and her recovery and that the Lord’s will be done.
Thank You Lord ! I love You !
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Peace
Day 12
Almighty God, Prince of Peace, My Provider ! I love and adore You for who You are. I am still grateful for the young woman who gave her life to Christ Sunday. This blessed me so much !
Last night’s Meeting was great, I love the fellowship and us coming together for the common cause. As I listen to the qualifiers and others who share, I hear myself in each and every one of them. Their stories touch me and I understand their journey. These people open up and share secrets of their life in order to help others. I am praying that as I prepare myself my story will bless others in the group. I love the order of the group, you have freedom to participate but no one person overly dominates in group. It is a nice blend and well worth my time.
I love my current meal plan because it is a no brainer, no fuss, it is simple. So simple I don’t even have to log it only responsible to share it with my sponser in the a.m. I will be out of town soon and I am praying that God will provide my meals and I know He will.
I am praying for organization and follow through. Also praying for my family for strength.
Peace !
Almighty God, Prince of Peace, My Provider ! I love and adore You for who You are. I am still grateful for the young woman who gave her life to Christ Sunday. This blessed me so much !
Last night’s Meeting was great, I love the fellowship and us coming together for the common cause. As I listen to the qualifiers and others who share, I hear myself in each and every one of them. Their stories touch me and I understand their journey. These people open up and share secrets of their life in order to help others. I am praying that as I prepare myself my story will bless others in the group. I love the order of the group, you have freedom to participate but no one person overly dominates in group. It is a nice blend and well worth my time.
I love my current meal plan because it is a no brainer, no fuss, it is simple. So simple I don’t even have to log it only responsible to share it with my sponser in the a.m. I will be out of town soon and I am praying that God will provide my meals and I know He will.
I am praying for organization and follow through. Also praying for my family for strength.
Peace !
Monday, October 10, 2011
Day 11- Wonderful Weekend
Day 11
Lord I honor and give you the glory in my life. I thank you for Sunday’s Worship service. The young lady gave her life to Christ. I pray she will be obedient to You Lord. I thank you for my family and friends that You have surrounded me with.
This weekend was absolutely wonderful. Everything about it was so nice and peaceful. I was busy but it was a good busy. I enjoyed my different fellowships with friends I love. I am thankful for the time we shared together. Night Town, Legacy Village, Beachwood Mall, Gibbs it was all fellowshipping with friends and family. Thank you for building my friendships and opening me up to do things with friends. Worship service spoke directly to me. Thank You Lord.
My journey is fantastic, I lost 3 lbs at this week’s weigh in. True Image truly supports their members. I shared with Kathy and Debbie my FA plan, they knew about the plan and was excited I was a part of it. They asked for information and I was able to give them some brochures of the meal plan and info regarding meetings.
I must say, I do not crave food. PEACE, PEACE, PEACE. I can’t find the words to explain how at peace I am with my inner and outer self. This morning I jumped on the scale I like to monitor how I did over the weekend. Doing FA I should only weight in on the first day of the month. I have to let go and trust God. This morning I trusted that I was ok, but I was disobedient to the program. So I was curious and I weighed, I had lost 1 lb since Saturday. This is totally amazing, usually over the weekend I maintain or gain a ounce or two. But to lose over the weekend was something else. I did get tempted while at Gibbs to have a mixed drink, a lil something, something. But I didn’t I enjoyed the company of my friends and family who came out to celebrate Credessa’s birthday. She had a lot of fun and we all had fun. My cousin Reggie came with his “friend” and it was good to see him. So many people I had not seen in awhile, they are all such nice people. We took some family/friend photos.
A person at NCBF who is a stranger to me turned to me and said you are so pretty, she did not say you look pretty. For me there is a difference, pretty comes from inside. She saw the Peace I have that shines through, I felt it and I feel it daily as I draw nearer to God and rely and trust Him in my life.
Lord I honor and give you the glory in my life. I thank you for Sunday’s Worship service. The young lady gave her life to Christ. I pray she will be obedient to You Lord. I thank you for my family and friends that You have surrounded me with.
This weekend was absolutely wonderful. Everything about it was so nice and peaceful. I was busy but it was a good busy. I enjoyed my different fellowships with friends I love. I am thankful for the time we shared together. Night Town, Legacy Village, Beachwood Mall, Gibbs it was all fellowshipping with friends and family. Thank you for building my friendships and opening me up to do things with friends. Worship service spoke directly to me. Thank You Lord.
My journey is fantastic, I lost 3 lbs at this week’s weigh in. True Image truly supports their members. I shared with Kathy and Debbie my FA plan, they knew about the plan and was excited I was a part of it. They asked for information and I was able to give them some brochures of the meal plan and info regarding meetings.
I must say, I do not crave food. PEACE, PEACE, PEACE. I can’t find the words to explain how at peace I am with my inner and outer self. This morning I jumped on the scale I like to monitor how I did over the weekend. Doing FA I should only weight in on the first day of the month. I have to let go and trust God. This morning I trusted that I was ok, but I was disobedient to the program. So I was curious and I weighed, I had lost 1 lb since Saturday. This is totally amazing, usually over the weekend I maintain or gain a ounce or two. But to lose over the weekend was something else. I did get tempted while at Gibbs to have a mixed drink, a lil something, something. But I didn’t I enjoyed the company of my friends and family who came out to celebrate Credessa’s birthday. She had a lot of fun and we all had fun. My cousin Reggie came with his “friend” and it was good to see him. So many people I had not seen in awhile, they are all such nice people. We took some family/friend photos.
A person at NCBF who is a stranger to me turned to me and said you are so pretty, she did not say you look pretty. For me there is a difference, pretty comes from inside. She saw the Peace I have that shines through, I felt it and I feel it daily as I draw nearer to God and rely and trust Him in my life.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Day 7 - One Week - One Day at a Time
Day 7 – One Week – One Day at a Time
God you are awesome, your magnificent power amazes me. I am grateful for how You work in me, continue to help me grow me and pour into me.
This has been one of the best weeks of my life. Seriously ! I feel so at peace with things right now. A few days I was tripping out on the thought of never having pizza or cake again. Then I thought very carefully about the philosophy of the program which is “One Day at a Time” one meal at a time, why am I worrying about what I’m gonna eat in the future, I need to handle today and let tomorrow take care of tomorrow. The lightbulb went off and I was so relieved.
This weekend is full of fun, I will run around and shop with Sabrina and Shiann and Saturday is Night Town then Sunday, Worship and Praise then Tree’s birthday party. Thank you Lord.
God you are awesome, your magnificent power amazes me. I am grateful for how You work in me, continue to help me grow me and pour into me.
This has been one of the best weeks of my life. Seriously ! I feel so at peace with things right now. A few days I was tripping out on the thought of never having pizza or cake again. Then I thought very carefully about the philosophy of the program which is “One Day at a Time” one meal at a time, why am I worrying about what I’m gonna eat in the future, I need to handle today and let tomorrow take care of tomorrow. The lightbulb went off and I was so relieved.
This weekend is full of fun, I will run around and shop with Sabrina and Shiann and Saturday is Night Town then Sunday, Worship and Praise then Tree’s birthday party. Thank you Lord.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Day 6 - Praise God
I am so grateful to God for all that He does in my life. Thank You Lord. You provide for me in a very special way. I want to thank you for that hug last night. You know I needed it. She didn’t know, but God You knew. You are so very amazing !
I am working to not be a slave to the scale this week. I have not weighed myself for the past two morning. I am wanting to be obedient to my sponsor and only weigh in as she directs. Yesterday was amazingly peaceful. It was the Lord’s will for me to do as I had set out to do yesterday. Life Group was fun, I wish there were more references to the Bible. We need the word.
Today I have work to do and with the Lord’s grace I will do my assigned task and be a good stewart at work. I found out this morning I have a Ladies Night Out scheduled for the 28th. I am excited. This weekend I have Sarah’s Girl at Night Town, I will have pork chop and veggies and salad. Yummy. I will check out their menu. Then Sunday is Tree’s birthday party at Gibbs. Fun, Fun, Fun. Oh yeah Saturday, Sabrina, Shiann and I will go on a shopping date for Sabrina’s birthday. Thank You God for all my friends.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Day 6 – To be absent from the Body is to be present with the Lord !
Lord I am thanking you for everything you have in store for me and my family. Lord give us peace in our lives today and forever. Lord your will was done and I don’t understand it but You loved him more than I. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. RIP Chris Jordan Thank you Lord for giving him to me.
I started my day off with pray with my sponsor, oh what a woman of God. God has truly blessed me with fantastic people in my life. This is due to God. May He always get the glory. My day will be glorious. I will pray, eat properly, hair appt (relaxing time), and Life Group; Celebrate Recovery.
A day of Glorifying God !
I started my day off with pray with my sponsor, oh what a woman of God. God has truly blessed me with fantastic people in my life. This is due to God. May He always get the glory. My day will be glorious. I will pray, eat properly, hair appt (relaxing time), and Life Group; Celebrate Recovery.
A day of Glorifying God !
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Woman of Moderation
Just for Today – I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax. During this half hour, I will thank God, so as to get a better perspective on my life. I am at lunch and attempting to have this time, at my desk. There are people around me, but to the best of my ability I am focusing on the Lord and his goodness. I am having my lunch of the day, and totally enjoying it.
My morning started off rocky, Jayden needs a responsible sitter. I am praying this will happen, he needs the stability in his life. I pray for peace in his and his mother’s life.
Today my Fit for the King life group has been cancelled. I will go to True Image and get my day 1 workout in. It will be relaxing for me and a time for me to glorify God and my body. I am looking forward to it. I know this is God working in me, last week I had lost my interest. God put things in my life to continue to keep me motivated.
Last night’s meeting was good, I am feeling more comfortable in the group. I am praying for my total abstitence and for the courage to be active in during the meetings. To hear other’s who have been successful tell discuss their journey is awesome. It makes me feel good about what I am doing. My office mates love food as I do, and they discuss food a lot, awhole lot. I listen and watch as they eat delicious foods. I am praying that God will keep me, hold and let me know I don’t need to sample, taste or eat it. Please continue God to work in me at work. I learning to trust God more in all areas of my life and it is so peaceful. Emotional eating is gone and now I am seeing life for real without putting a bandage on it. In sharing with my sponor daily what I eat, I am learning to be honest, and it is spilling out in other areas of my life. I don't feel the need to exagerate or lie, to be something that I am not. It feels good.
Yesterday, I copied my before photo at CVS, I will take to TI tonight and give to Debbie if she is there. This is a good feeling. Yesterday I brought a size medium J Yes, haven’t worn that size in a while. Yesterday I tried on a dress, sexy dress, too sexy for a woman of God. I was convicted and I did not purchase it. It was too reveiling, God hasn’t given me this temple to show off, I am a woman of moderation. So I brought a tasteful outfit to wear to the reception next weekend. I listened to God and I am so pleased that I was obedient.
I am praying for my family today that things work out in every area, I will not worry.
My morning started off rocky, Jayden needs a responsible sitter. I am praying this will happen, he needs the stability in his life. I pray for peace in his and his mother’s life.
Today my Fit for the King life group has been cancelled. I will go to True Image and get my day 1 workout in. It will be relaxing for me and a time for me to glorify God and my body. I am looking forward to it. I know this is God working in me, last week I had lost my interest. God put things in my life to continue to keep me motivated.
Last night’s meeting was good, I am feeling more comfortable in the group. I am praying for my total abstitence and for the courage to be active in during the meetings. To hear other’s who have been successful tell discuss their journey is awesome. It makes me feel good about what I am doing. My office mates love food as I do, and they discuss food a lot, awhole lot. I listen and watch as they eat delicious foods. I am praying that God will keep me, hold and let me know I don’t need to sample, taste or eat it. Please continue God to work in me at work. I learning to trust God more in all areas of my life and it is so peaceful. Emotional eating is gone and now I am seeing life for real without putting a bandage on it. In sharing with my sponor daily what I eat, I am learning to be honest, and it is spilling out in other areas of my life. I don't feel the need to exagerate or lie, to be something that I am not. It feels good.
Yesterday, I copied my before photo at CVS, I will take to TI tonight and give to Debbie if she is there. This is a good feeling. Yesterday I brought a size medium J Yes, haven’t worn that size in a while. Yesterday I tried on a dress, sexy dress, too sexy for a woman of God. I was convicted and I did not purchase it. It was too reveiling, God hasn’t given me this temple to show off, I am a woman of moderation. So I brought a tasteful outfit to wear to the reception next weekend. I listened to God and I am so pleased that I was obedient.
I am praying for my family today that things work out in every area, I will not worry.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Day 4 – Through the Eyes of a Child
I’m thanking God for all His Blessings ! Lord you give me peace, love and understanding. And your awesome Favor is awesome. You are so worthy ! I am thankful !
I have been so blessed to have joined two programs that help keep me focused and one keeps me focused on God’s goodness. I am looking forward to my meeting, I am expecting to hear good word.
I had lots of fun at Disney on Ice yesterday. Jayden and the kids were so excited about the show. Jayden pointed, laughed and clapped throughout the show. I am so pleased I was able to experience this with him. It’s official he calls me mama. I love it. We had dinner after the show, I am praying he calms himself down a bit, he is hyperactive and doesn’t accept no well. On Saturday I had to tap his lil legs. He told me to “be nice”, he is something else. I love this lil child. LOL
On Saturday at my True Image weigh in I had lost 6 lbs since my last weigh in. I felt so blessed to be able to be an example to other women who were there to experience it. Now I have not weighed in about a month. This means I was able to stay focused during the wedding and the repass , and all other activities of my life. What I have noticed is that prior to FA I had begun to not eat seconds or take plates home. I stay in the moment eat what I have and allow God to provide me with my next healthy meal. FA is teaching me disciple and focusing on God to help and provide what I need. Yesteday during Disney on ice, I felt like eating all the unhealthy things but I sampled someone’s else palm full of popcorn/chips and that was it. Real good for me. Jayden and I watched the show, he watched it with so much excitement, he didn’t even want to eat. He enjoyed the show and did not need the pleasure of food, I followed his example.
I am praying for good health, and being successful in the areas of my life that God needs me to be. I am some fun things coming up and I am grateful to have family and friends that enjoy my company as well as I enjoy theirs.
I have been so blessed to have joined two programs that help keep me focused and one keeps me focused on God’s goodness. I am looking forward to my meeting, I am expecting to hear good word.
I had lots of fun at Disney on Ice yesterday. Jayden and the kids were so excited about the show. Jayden pointed, laughed and clapped throughout the show. I am so pleased I was able to experience this with him. It’s official he calls me mama. I love it. We had dinner after the show, I am praying he calms himself down a bit, he is hyperactive and doesn’t accept no well. On Saturday I had to tap his lil legs. He told me to “be nice”, he is something else. I love this lil child. LOL
On Saturday at my True Image weigh in I had lost 6 lbs since my last weigh in. I felt so blessed to be able to be an example to other women who were there to experience it. Now I have not weighed in about a month. This means I was able to stay focused during the wedding and the repass , and all other activities of my life. What I have noticed is that prior to FA I had begun to not eat seconds or take plates home. I stay in the moment eat what I have and allow God to provide me with my next healthy meal. FA is teaching me disciple and focusing on God to help and provide what I need. Yesteday during Disney on ice, I felt like eating all the unhealthy things but I sampled someone’s else palm full of popcorn/chips and that was it. Real good for me. Jayden and I watched the show, he watched it with so much excitement, he didn’t even want to eat. He enjoyed the show and did not need the pleasure of food, I followed his example.
I am praying for good health, and being successful in the areas of my life that God needs me to be. I am some fun things coming up and I am grateful to have family and friends that enjoy my company as well as I enjoy theirs.
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