B-) I decided to begin my new year on Feb. 1st. January is such a hard month for me to get through. So last year when I was thinking of all the changes that I wanted to make in the new year, I made a major shift and allowed myself to be totally out of control in January. I don't regret this decision, because I'm trying really hard to let God take control of my life. January was a month of spiritural growth for me. Does it mean that I am going to let God have complete control over my life... To be honest, no I will be tempted to take charge again and again. At least I grow stronger in spirit with every failed attempt. Well enough for now. Hugs and Giggles along the way... Pat :gflower:

Hi :wave:

I so agree with your posts. January is a tough month for many of us - seems like everyone including ourselves expect too much from us.

I too spent a lot of time with the Lord in January and have no regets about paying attention to my inner self last month :)

Jade
Jade's New Journal (http://diettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=255393#post255393)

Just wanted to stop in and wish you luck on your new year and in your new journal.

so....

GOOD LUCK

Darlene :hippy:

:) Thanks for the encouragement. Well I have restarted my exercise program, only to strain my left hip at work. Needless to say, I opted not to go out on workman's comp. It seemed like a good idea on Tuesday, but by Tuesday night I wish I had reconsidered. Anyways, now it only hurts when I first get up from sitting or getting out of bed. I have been doing less activity than I would normally do. I decided to cut my exercise down. So, I am walking every other day, and I will hold off on starting my toning tape until the weekend. My eating is still out of control. I keep asking for guidance, maybe I need to stop asking and start listening. Anyways, today is a fresh day, and I'm going to make the most of it. Pat

Hello Pat,

wishing you much success on your journey here.
hope you feel better too.


take care.

:) I have decided to stop focusing on the negitive things in my life. I know it is a tall order, but I will start by only writing positive things that happen to me in this journal. GOD is leading me in this direction. I just wish I could think of something positive. I need to leave for work soon. I'll write more later. :D The big grin is a start. Pat

Hello Pat!

I think it is a really good idea to focus on positivity! I know that focusing on the positives has made a world of difference in my life. (Although I did just post a lot of whining in my journal today! hahaha)

Congrats on the weight loss! You are doing a great job!

-Lindsey

Pat~

Hi there! I think posting positive things is not only a great idea, but I think it rubs off of other people. You can do it, you can do it!! I'm sorry to hear about your hip :( Congratulations on your loss already, you have the right attitude to complete this journey!! :D

:o Sorry to hear about your hip! Nothing pi@#@s me off more than when I'm all determined and ready to go, then hurt myself and am not fully capable of meeting my commitment.

Hang in there Pat! You'll recover and bounce back with that much more determination! As far as posting positives - I don't think there's anything wrong with posting negatives! Get them out, scream, cry, throw a tantrum in your journal! Once you've released all that negativity from your soul, you'll be better prepared to face your challenges for that day!

I have faith in you and know you WILL succeed!

Take care,
Willow

:) Thank-you all for your kind words! God has brought us together to help and encourage one another. Anyways, I have worked really hard last week, and it payed off big time. I lost 6 1/2 pounds. I now walk every morning, and do areobics or my toning tapes at night. It really cuts down on the night time snacking. Here's to being guided by God, and not me trying to guide God. Thanks again.... Pat

:D It's been a while. My hip still hurts, but I haven't allowed that to slow me down. I have increased my speed on walking and the lengh of time walking. I try to do my toning tape at least 3 times a week. Aerobics I shoot for 2 times a week. This week I only did the Aerobics tape once. Anyways, I am starting to feel a whole lot better. In fact it has been raining off and on all weekend, but when it was time for me to go out for my walk the roads were wet but not flooded and it didn't rain until after I was done walking. I guess even God is on my side. I'm so glad that I am starting to listen to what He wants me to do. Hope to write again really soon... Pat

Wow Pat! Congrats on your weight loss! You are really doing great! Only a few lbs until you go under that 200 mark! That is so exciting!


-Lindsey

:bow: I've been working really hard on keeping up with the exercise and food chart. It is becoming more difficult every day. The weekends are the hardest for me. I need more support during these difficult times. My weight hasn't budged in the last few days. Well at least it isn't going up. :beam: . Weighing myself everyday is becoming to discourging. So I think I will only weight myself twice a week. I've kind of slipped on my exercising routine also. All my muscles ache when I move, so maybe I'm over working them. Today is Sunday, I am going to worship and give thanks to God. Afterwards I am going to do something that will make my heart sing. :hug: That's all for now.. Pat

GO PAT GO PAT GO PAT!!!!

Only 3 more lbs and you can say TaTa To the 200's. You've almost lost 40 lbs! That's FABULOUS!!!!! Do NOT get discouraged you are doing so well!!! Take care of your muscles!! Keep up the good work! :D :D

8-| Thanks for the note Ginger! I put on some of the weight I lost over the holidays... I'm just to embarassed to change my weight to the higher amount. Anyways, I'm working at getting below the 200's. Which is about 9 pounds away... Not that bad. I've been so busy, that I haven't been able to exercise this past week, and my diet kind of went to seed. So, starting tommorow I will begin again... I know I can get back on the right track. Write back later.... Pat:D

9 lbs away? Not bad at all, Pat!! You can do this! Give it a fresh start tomorrow and you will be changing those stats in no time!

-Lindsey