Weekly Weigh In - Healthy Weight Range...again

Monday night is my weigh in day at Weight Watchers.  Last week, I was so disappointed to find out that I had not lost any weight. Every week I want to lose weight and when that doesn't happen I struggle to have a positive attitude. I tried to be thankful that I didn't gain any weight, but it did not seem to help. What I didn't know, is that my bad attitude would stick around most of the week.

As a result of my negative attitude, I began to make poor food choices.

For a few days, I felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. I felt like I was never going to get to my goal, so I should just go ahead and eat whatever I want!

Have you ever had days like this?

Thankfully, towards the end of the week, during my quiet time, the Lord got my attention and gave me some insight on myself.

First, the Lord revealed to me that I have been trying to lose my weight in my own strength. I have trust God to give me the strength that I need on this journey, otherwise I will never be able to reach and maintain my goals.

Second, the Lord showed me that my expectations for myself are too high. God helped me understand that I need to be gracious with myself. When I have a bad weigh in, I need to tell God about it so that He can help me be thankful in the midst of incredible disappointment.

Finally, I've really felt like the Lord wants me to pray about my ultimate weight loss goal. It is not about a number, but trusting that God will show me the perfect weight for my body.

Spending time with the Lord was just what I needed to get myself back on track.

Yesterday, when I went into Weight Watchers to weigh in, I was expecting to gain weight. I knew that it had been a hard week and I wanted to adjust my expectations, so that I could avoid a bad attitude. I am happy to be able to share with you that I lost 0.8 pounds, which put me into my healthy weight range!!

Wow!! I cannot begin to explain how excited I am about being healthy again. This is such a huge victory and I could not have done it with the Lord. Praise the Lord for His faithfulness in my life!!

They are growing up so fast!!

Just for fun, here is a recent picture of my girls, Olivia and Sophie. I cannot believe how fast they are growing up! I am so blessed to be able to be their Momma!