UPDATE: I’ve had a crazy few days. I’m heading out to speak this morning to a MOPS group at Williamston Free Methodist Church to some new and Facebook friends. Yesterday, I spoke to some new and face-to-face dear friends at my kids’ homeschool academy. I’ll be back tomorrow to announce the winner of the cookbook from this post and the Bible study package from Monday’s post and give some holiday recipes and tips in conjunction with a blog post I’ll have running over at Hearts at Home. There is still time to leave comments on both posts here in order to be entered into the drawings. Have a fantabulous day!!!!!!
Okay…let me be right up front and say I really have no strong opinion on the teen sensation that is Miley Cyrus. I know preteen girls who love her and other people who loathe all the hype and hoopla surrounding this famous singer/actress/daughter-of-achy-breaky-Billy Ray. I have never met Miss Miley. While I do have a few friends who know her personally, I really don’t posses enough facts to form an opinion about her as a role model for girls.
But yesterday while I was on the treadmill, one of her songs came on the sound system at the gym.
I actually paid attention to the lyrics. (It helped take my mind off the agony of walking briskly at a stupid incline in an attempt to shed some more of this stinkin’ weight.)
As I did, I wanted to shout, “That’s it!!! That is what I need to tell myself DAILY in this weight loss journey to health! Way to go Miles!! (All of a sudden, she and I are real tight like that–me calling her “Miles” and all 
)
Here are the lyrics to her song The Climb:
I can almost see it
That dream I’m dreaming but
There’s a voice inside my head sayin,
You’ll never reach it,
Every step I’m taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I’m gonna to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
(To see the official “The Climb” video starting Miss Miley herself and hear the entire song, click here.)
And so, there on the treadmill, I aplauded Miley (even though everything in this college-English-minor-now- homeschooling- mom fights against the use of such words as ‘ain’t!)
Oh ladies, we need to remember, it is the climb!!!
It isn’t about how fast we see the scale finally flash the magic number we are shooting for; it isn’t about what we think is waiting on the other side (smaller size clothes? happiness from being thin?)
It is all about the journey and what God is trying to teach us through it; perseverance, faithfulness, to remain true and obedient even when the scale doesn’t seem to be moving fast enough for us or when we mess up and it heads in the opposite direction.
Yep, Miley is right. It’s the climb.
So, my guess (since 61 of you cyber sisters joined the Weight Loss Wednesday journey and, three weeks into it, only one third checked in last week) is that the climb is frustrating some of you.
Maybe you had a bad week, eating wise.
Maybe you had a good week and thought the scale would head south and it barely budged. That ticked you off.
Maybe you saw others leave a comment that they lost a pound or two or three, while you gained….a pound or two or three. So you left the computer screen blank and ran to your old familiar friend food.
Maybe you thought, I am NOT leaving a comment this week. In fact, count me out all together. I started three weeks ago and today I weigh more than when I started!
Can I beg you, fellow climber, still check in.
One thing I learned over the last four years since I joined Weight Watchers and then helped start a Weigh and Pray group at my church is this: the weeks you LEAST feel like checking in with your support group are the very ones when you most desperately need to.
It helps slap you into reality.
It enables you to hit the “restart” button.
And, because we are all in this together and have the same struggles with our weight….you will find the “you can do it”s and “don’t give up!”s you need to keep going. There are some sweet cyber sisters out there prayin’ and pullin’ for ya.
So, please….check in. I……..I mean we care about you. Let us know how your week was. How we can be praying.
Share your successes.
Vent about your failures.
Let us know about your climb.
Even if all you say in your comment this week is: “Restart.”
We’ll know what you mean.
My climb this week–after daily dreaded appointments with that stupid treadmill– saw the scale head a little more south. Down 3.4 lbs.
But even if it had stayed stuck….it would have still been okay. After all, it’s all about the climb!!!
Now, leave your comment and one random gal will be chosen to receive a copy of The Busy Mom’s Slow Cooker Cookbook: More than 320 Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Dishes by Jyl Steinback. It will help you make healthy, plan-ahead meals on your busiest or “I’m-out-running-around-all-day” days.
Praying for you!
Mountain Climbing Blessings,
I was on vacation last week. That was a challenge, but managed to not stray too much from my decision to pay attention to what I eat and the portion size.
I have seen that when I make a meal plan I don’t constantly snack. On days with out a plan I am in the pantry eating anthing in there.
I have had a good week. I restarted on Monday and the week has gone well.
This would be great! I meal plan now, but it seems like we are eating the same things all the time.
Hi … I like this post. I’m with you about Miley, no real strong opinion either way, but I do like her song “The Climb!” Its one that I often listen to when running.
And now I’m trying to lose a few pounds that have crept on in the last year (how dare they?!) and I like the song for encouragement for that also. Would love to have the cookbook to help me in this journey!
Hi Karen, I actually missed last Wednesday’s post. I weigh more now than I have my entire life, even through three pregnancies. I weigh a whopping… hold your breath, 264 pounds as of Friday. I know that because very rarely are the weight watchers scales wrong. I started my journey to getting healthy Saturday and have been watching points, and trying to make wise decisions on my eating. For me, I replaced an alcohol addiction with food. My struggle, even after 11 years of sobriety, is to not turn back to that while trying to not gorge myself, and that the reason for my gorging would be exposed so I can deal and heal. Don’t know if that makes any since or not. I am weighing in today, two days early so I can attend a meeting without having to find child care. For now, I am taking it one meal, one snack at a time.
Dear thepadens:
Oh….. I want to reach thru the laptop and hug you and tell you “YOU CAN DO IT!!!” When I joined Weight Watchers in 2005, I weight nearly 260 too. God enabled me to lose over 100 pounds and drop from a size 26 to a 10. It is possible—- if you are relying on him every second. Prayers for you, sweet friend. Have a wonderful week and thanks for being so open and honest here. You are a treasure to our group!!!!!!!!!
Good morning everyone,
Wow, what a great song – very motivating! I think this applies not just to our weight loss journey, but to life in general with its many ups and downs.
As far as last Wednesday, I must admit I was one of those who didn’t check in. I joined on Monday and it was just too soon to jump on the scale (but still could have checked in).
So this week I stepped on the scale and I’m down 3 lbs.! Very unusual for me, as I typically average a half a pound loss a week. This was over 10 days, not seven, and for some reason the first week always seems to be a bigger loss than
usual for me.
Darci
Hi!
No food log, not many good food choices, not enough water, not much exercise, blah, blah, blah….
I’ve been “following along” with this blog when I discovered it two weeks ago. In my pride, I thought I didn’t need to actually become part of it. Well, this past week was a disaster! I didn’t do a thing right.
BUT…today I shall get back on track and check in so you all can keep me accountable. I ready for “the climb”
Have a beautiful day all!
Sue
After dealing with the flu last week, I didn’t have a successful time sticking to my “diet”. Trying to get back on track this week. One would probably think that I would have lost some weight having the flu and all but not me. Pretty much stayed the same. I did read your post last week in my flu fog but didn’t leave a comment. But here I am today and ready to get started once again.
Thanks for the post and encouragement this morning. The song The Climb always makes me cry. Even in the movie theater with my 10 year old daughter. Although I did move my head a bit so my hair hung down so that way she didn’t notice.
No child wants their mom to be shedding a tear while watching the Hannah Montana movie. LOL I did tell her later when we were at home. We laughed. The Climb is just so real. It is the honest truth in all that we do. It is all how we handle ourselves in the midst of whatever journey we are on. So thank you Karen for your on going inspiration. Even if it did bring a tear to my eye. 
So, last week I did check in—reluctantly. I had been discouraged by my week and no results yet. I was one who really did not want to post or weigh in, but was very encouraged by everyone’s posts. I did not weigh in, but I decided to keep moving, keep watching what I eat and made myself post something–anything. I decided if I did not post something that I was going to start to disconnect. I took my son to his home school cooking class, ran my errands and treated myself to the latte that Karen recommended and then got back online to report that it was very nice treat. I determined that I would keep exercising and doing the things that I am doing all week, and make sure that I check in today—even and especially if I was still discouraged. I finally lost some weight. That was exciting. But it is more about the journey, the accountability, the obedience—the climb. So, I will definitely keep checking in, even when I don’t feel like it. I definitely want to hear how everyone is doing, and be encouraged by the ups and downs that we are going through together. Thank you for sharing.
I am ready to start my day and a new week. Today, I am looking forward to fitting in my walking DVD during school and nap times, and I am going to enjoy my latte this afternoon during errands!
Have a great week!
You’ve come thru for us again this week Karen with your encouraging words. I so needed encouragement to continue the CLIMB. It seems to be getting harder to write down what I eat and count calories. I seem to be spending alot of time searching for low call recipes in cookbooks, magazines and online. I know all the work will pay off as I do so much better when I plan my meals. So I’m heading to the kitchen to plan and then take my walk. I’m down 1 this week. Congrats Karen on your week. Remember girls, we can make this happen!!
Okay, I was down 1 pound which put me at 147 today. Again, my goal is around 135. I have to say that all week I was thinking about BLTs! and that helped. I still snuck a few treats and this week I’m going to attempt to not have sneak any treats and add some walking. I did walk two days last week but want to add more this week.
Thank you so much for your encouragement and great giveaways.
I’m not signed up in your Wed. weight loss program but I have been trying to lose some weight (especially around the middle) for almost 2 years now.
I have very little self control with sweets which didn’t really affect me too much until more resently my metabolism slowed and my appetite did not. I was very frustrated to have to buy bigger pants. I have been exercising regularly and I definitely feel better because of that. Prayers for all of you and myself to stick with the climb and enjoy the journey!
I am down 1 pound this week. Yeah! I love that song. My kids are not to the tween stage yet, so I haven’t been exposed to Miley. I like the lyrics though. Very motivating and so true!
Am I too late to join y’all? When you started this I was thinking I might be pregnant, I was, but I miscarried this weekend. To soothe my broken heart I bought a 56 oz. bag of dark chocolate m&m’s. (Gotta’ get rid of them!)
I gained 10 pounds from August to October. That might not be such a huge deal, except that I was already 50 pounds overweight. I know if I don’t make a real decision to make some changes my weight is gonna’ go up and I really just can’t afford to do that to myself!
I couldn’t get logged in last week and had trouble logging in this morning. I don’t know about you girls, but my password isn’t a simple word like dog or cat. It’s a bunch of letters and symbols. I’ll never remember that!! Two weeks ago I gained 4 pounds BUT, I was on vacation with my three grandchildren and our meals consisted of funnel cakes, Maggie Moo’s ice cream and fast food. Since I was with them, I really didn’t care. I was very strict on myself the next week and was greatly surprised and thankful to Jesus when I weighed this morning and lost not only the 4 I gained but 2 more!!! God is good when we are faithful and obedient.
Deanna, ((HUGS)) I’m soooo sorry for your loss!
Of course it’s not too late to join us! (Sorry to speak for you, Karen)
Debbie, I think you can reset your password to something you will remember.
Awesome, way to go!!!! Woohoo!!
thepadens: I am so encouraged by your post, I am so happy you are making a choice to change your life! And I pray that you will find the accountability and support here to help you.
So today I am checking in!
I am looking forward to Weds and making them work for me! I did forget to weigh in until I started reading Karen’s post today. DUH!! LOL I am more excited that I got my scale finally! It’s kind of fun (a WW one that measures lots of things like body fat, bone mass).
I’m proud to announce that I am down ONE pound!! Whoowhoo!
I have to confess this weekend I did not log my eating. I got to where I was sick of doing it. Not sick of watching what I eat, just tired of entering it all. I’m pathetic! It’s an easy application on my iphone (SparkPeople), it really barely takes minutes! So I took a “break” this weekend. But I’m back, I can’t imagine this weight loss journey without doing it.
And I got some great mega-sweaty Leslie Sansone DVDs that really kick my butt! I love the results, I’ve never sweated so much with her before.
Confession #2: I haven’t started exercising this week because I’M SOOOO BUSY! I know “excuses, excuses” and to be honest, this busy that is keeping me from exercising is making me feel super guilty! I KNOW I NEED to exercise. I just don’t see how I can fit it in this week. And, I’m NEVER busy. So this week really is an exception to my norm. I know the consequences to this choice will be that next week there may not be a difference, or worse there could be a gain. But I really have to accept that this one time.
Karen, can you relate to this thinking? Do you foresee any big problems in the near future, or possibly a habit forming?? I’m probably over analyzing.
Thank you Karen for the encouragement and motivation. I am down 2.4 lbs from last week. I have been making sure I am drinking my water and getting my fruit servings. I allow myself a small treat each day. I have also joined a gym that was offering a huge discount to families. They have a pool so the kids can swim and get their exercise while mom is walking and getting hers. My exercise partner is my mom-in-law. The Lord has given us this one life, this one body, to make the most of what he has for us. I want to be a positive role model to my children. We set the example for them. God’s Blessings to all of you for a good week.
Girls–
I am LOVING reading all your comments. I have to leave in a half hour for a speaking engagement at my kids’ homeschool academy so I will hop on later to chat. Cyber {{{(((HUGS)))}}} to you alll!!!!!
Thanks Karen for starting this Wednesday group. I have been checking in for a few weeks and have not posted until now!
The song is motivating on so many levels. I have been trying to lost weight for a while and have been tracking everything I eat for about 4 weeks now. Exercising more and doing resistance training. The scale moves down a smidgen at a time but its going in the right direction. The Mountain is much higher as we get older but we CAN GET THERE!
Blessings to All during this Holiday Season
I’m late but I’m here! I’ve been so busy with school, I haven’t had time to do my internet time lately. I totally missed your Weight Loss Wednesdays Journey. Count me in and hopefully I won’t have to do too many “restarts”.
Thanks for doing this. I really needed some motivation to get me moving. I liked the Miley’s music video too. Great motivational words to start a new journey of getting back into shape! Ugg… this 49 yr old body is sad, sad, sad, but not impossible.
So I haven’t checked in. I started out inspired, I could do this, I lost a pound and then life happened.
My husband and I seperated in February due to physical abuse. Prior to that we were the primary caregivers for his mom for over a year. After the seperation, his mom had to go live her with daughter which she did not want to do. I could make this a long story but I’m not. My husband and I are still seperated but we now see each other at least one night a week. He is in mandatory counseling and I have gone back to church. You see my husband is not a believer. So our ten year marriage was spent with me either not attending church or sneaking to church. The seperation has caused me, allowed me, pushed me to renew my relationship with Jesus.
So back to my not checking in. My husband’s mom is now in the hospital and the family has been called in. My mother-in-law is a believer, her children are not. I am stressed and I am a stress eater. So guess what, I have gained three pounds. The one pound I lost and two more. I ate an entire tub of carmal corn in one morning!!!
So please pray. Pray for me to trust Jesus, pray for my mother-in-law to have a peaceful passing and pray for my husband and his siblings.
I am just staying at the same weight this week. I did not pay really close attention, and the food journal was laid aside as I took care of the everyday fires. I am still here, and thankful to read everyone’s comments.
I did eat a dorito or two this week, then remembered some nacho cheese popcorn sprinkles that I quickly went to instead. It was a great substitute on my light microwave popcorn. My WW leader always talks about eating feathers instead of bricks. A pound of feathers (popcorn) is far more volume than a pound of bricks (brownie). Volume will take care of not only a grumbly tummy, but it will keep your hands busy for a while longer, too. When I eat a brownie, that is over pretty quickly(and then I might even forget if I actually ate it, and need another one!) The bag of popcorn will last through an afternoon TV break.
Hi! I love the song “the climb” Thanks for sharing the words with us. My scale has been going up and down. I get so upset when I really work hard all week on my eating. And exercise too. And then my scale is UP!!! I have so much to lose. And this feels like such a constant “battle”
Thanks for the encouragement, Karen!
jekkaj-I’m sorry about your situation. Your family is in my prayers. I ask God to guide you and bring you peace that passes all understanding. I know how difficult it is to be a believer and have people in the family not be. As much as I want to make them believe…..I can’t–that’s God’s part. Only He can change hearts. That being said, I COMPLETELY understand about the stress eating….I do that too–I think many people do.
This week….not such a good one. I’ve had wicked cravings…again….and yes, I did give in to them. The one glimmer of hope is that I ate homemade treats so at least I know how much fat/calories are in them and that they don’t have a bunch of added junk. I ate more than I should’ve but during “this time of the month” it’s waaaaay harder for me to control myself.
Mommyof2boys-I know, it often feels like such a constant battle. There are good days and then not so good days (like I’ve had for the past couple of days….). BUT, don’t use those bad days as an excuse to throw in the towel. I’ve been tempted to, but I don’t because each day is a new day. Each day I can choose to eat that extra brownie, not exercise and watch tv all day. OR I can choose to have one brownie, workout and limit my tv watching. Just know you can do it…..we all can. The results don’t always make sense; especially if we think we’re doing everything “right.” Don’t think about how much you feel you have to lose….make small, manageable goals–like lose 1 or 2 lb/wk. You can do it!
Despite my week, I’m going to keep up my healthy journey. Each day is an opportunity to start fresh.
Amy V.
So great to read how things are going for everyone. I’m thankful to have this accountability spot, and I’m praying for all of you. I’m plodding along, down .6. I too have a long way to go and it is very discouraging to be moving a half pound each week. BUT . . . at least it’s down and not up. It just really feels like my effort (exercising and refusing things here and there) ought to add up to a bigger loss. I know that the Lord wants to me to focus on obedience and patience. The old hymn “Trust and Obey” came to my mind this week. That’s what I have got to do!
A positive for me this week is that I wore pants that I’ve not been comfortable wearing (at first couldn’t wear!) twice this week. I’ve seen a total loss of 5 pounds in the last 4 weeks and I can feel it in my clothes. And, believe it or not, I’m halfway looking forward to a doctor’s appointment at the end of the week because I have lost about 20 pounds since I saw him last year. One baby step at a time does add up.
Hope you all have a blessed day!
Karen,thank you for the encouragement this week it’s exactly what I needed to hear! The reminder that it is all about the journey and what the Lord is trying to teach me needs to be my focus and oh yea the reminder not to give up also helps as the scale didn’t move at all this week but it was a good reminder that I need to plan for food and snacks when my normal routine changes! I am so thankful to be a part of this group!
That song is a favorite…especially, since my sister picked it out for my Junior’s graduation song for him next year…..and now after him and I sharing thoughts about what mountain’s God might put infront of him to climb and how exciting the journey will be…. I like now am applying it to my life too…..never thought about it in relationship to weight loss……but will now… even though the scales haven’t dipped like I hoped they would, [at least they didn't go up:)]….I am focusing on exercising more…. taking a walk through the field and woods everynight… [unfotunately, now have to wait a couple of weeks until deer hunting season is over....just don't trust some of the neighbors]…..trying to at least twice a week work out with my Wii trainer….but most of all…. connecting food and my relationship with God….trying to have Him fill me when stress, depression, or frustration tries to enter my life, instead of food… Karen, Thanks for being available to let God use you to inspire and help others!!! You go girl!! God Bless your week.
Karen,
I was one of the people that missed writing in last week. I started a new job and my life just seemed too crazy. I am happy to say that after several weeks of hardly any weight loss I was down 3.5 lbs this week. I am dealing with some hormone problems right now so I probably will have a couple of weeks with nothing and then my body will go down a few pound finally if I am trying to eat right and exercise. I hppe everyone has a good week.
Thanks for the inspiration. I am down 1 lb this week. I still struggle with the BLT’s and not logging dinner and evening foods.
I am soo thankful for this group it has helped me so much. There is alot of life happening in this group, and I’m praying for you all in the struggles of life.
Till next week
WendyW
Hi all, I have to say that I really did not focus much on this journey this past week. Been fighting the cold and had conferences too.
Any way, I love the song the Climb, and my daughter is a huge Hannah/Miley fan, and I am one of those moms who thinks she is ok. She certainly was when she was younger, but she is changing now.
I would like to thank Amy for all of her words of encouragement to all of us.
I will be praying for your family Jekkaj as you go through all the struggles.
I think like everyone has said, and esp you Karen. We have to put our trust in God, and turn to him and not food and we can all be successful.
Have a great week everyone.
Emotional eater. If everything else is off that day then a really great meal (pasta!) or dessert will never disappoint.
This week continues the desire to emotionally eat. Plus, we’re going on a conference vacay this weekend…which I always feel like splurging on vacay, except I have not been very responsible the rest of the time to really allow that splurge.
I would love the cookbook because it’s really hard to find recipes that are easy, low-calorie, and good!
I’m not a person who enjoys cooking so slow-cook is for me!
I have been lurking, reading your posts, but not taking the time or energy to become part of the group until right now. Thanks for letting me join in.
Like many of you, I’ve been taking pounds off and putting them back on all my life. What’s working for me is GOTC: Getting Off The Couch. God is tired of me wasting so much of his good day there, watching mindless evening TV. So, a few weeks back, I started exercising some, watching out for BLT’s (especially empty carbs like “only one” mini-muffin), and planning ahead by packing veggies for afternoon snack at work. I like veggies and I like drinking water. And I’ve lost 5 pounds. Believe me, there are plenty of times when none of this happens.
Aubrey’s remarks sparked a memory. “I want to be a positive role model to my children…set the example.” Our kids are all in their 20′s now, but when Katie was in first grade she was in trouble for something. I don’t know if I wanted her to go to her room or clean up a mess, but I DO know that she ran away from me and out the front door. Do you know how I caught that child? She couldn’t run because she was laughing. “Mommy, I didn’t know you could run!” Well! That turned into a “Restart” moment for this Mommy.
I probably still can’t run, or at least not much! But I’ll be happy to climb right along with you.
I’m really struggling right now. I lost about 25 lbs last year, but I’ve gained about 15 back. I’ve been working out regularly, but not eating as well as I should. I haven’t gained any weight for quite some time, but I can’t seem to lose any either. And I’m just about to get to the point of throwing up my hands and saying, “I don’t care!” I’ve lost my motivation and can’t seem to find my groove. I hope to keep reading all your comments to inspire me.
I would love to win the crockpot cookbook. I work every day and love to come home to the aroma of dinner.
Wow! What a comfortable site to be on–I hear so many of my thoughts reflected in the other posts. I’m down 3 pounds, but I weighed in last monday, so its slightly skewed. I haven’t worked myself up to exercising, but I have quite drinking pop cold turkey and eliminated all caffeine from my life with the exception of a glass of tea in the AM. I’ve avoided sweets and worked on portions. I know that this next week, I need to add in exercise. Hmmmmmmmm, yup, I know that I need to do that. Let’s aim for 3 times this week. Then I can get more regular.
This has been a no change week for me on the scale. I did work out 5 days which felt really good. However, my food journal was not used much. I am 1 lb. away from losing the first 10 percent and it seems so elusive! I am going to recommit to writing down everything I’m eating and pray that that lb. will be gone by next week.
I am already feeling the stress of concert season and all the other resposibilites I have during the next few weeks. I’ve heard that people crave carbs when they are stressed and that seems to be true for me. Thanks for all the encouragement, Karen and everyone else. It’s good to know that we are not alone!
OK gals, ready for this???
Down 4.2, woohoo, my first full week with you all here and great success though I have a long way to go, so I know the first pounds will come off much easier than the last pounds. I enjoyed reading all of your posts, and am praying for all of us! Together we can help each other in this journey! See you next week!
Would love a new cookbook!
It is nearing midnight and I am just now having time to hop on quick and read all the comments. I spoke this afternoon, Mitch had his driver’s ed exam tonight and Spence was waaaaay behind on his homework for his four classes tomorrow at the homeschool academy so we have been buried in books all evening. I have another speaking engagement at a MOPS group tomorrow after I drop him off for his classes, so I will check in to chat tomorrow evening. Night all!!!
Thanks for the great advice again this week. I did check in last week, by the way, but the whole pasword thing threw me, and I hesitated to do that. BUT this is something I don’t want to give up on, so wanted to let you know that I am still keeping on the climb. Not where the Lord wants me to be yet, but definitely on the climb!
Restart on the diet stuff! A few weeks ago I mentioned the struggles my 14 yr old daughter has had lately with her ongoing battle with horrific anxiety. I’m happy to report that things are starting to improve-Praise the Lord!! I could go on and on, but most importantly, she’s had a great week!! Alleluia!!!
Betsy, the new logging in/password thing was what stopped me from checking in last week, too. But, like you, I decided it was important to have the accountability. I have a love/hate relationship with my computer but fortunately was able to get logged on with only three tries. Keep on climbing. I’m told the view from the top is spectacular!!
I’m really enjoying everyone’s posts! I’m praying for all of you. I stayed the same this week. I’m logging, exercising, drinking water and eating exactly what I want regardless of the calories. sigh. I have NO self-discipline. Recently I have really been convicted by God to work on it, however, I continue to let myself (and God!!) down daily. I’m very frustrated. But I begin each morning thinking today I’m going to do better and pray. I though my daughters impending wedding might inspire me, but so far…no. I’m really concerned about the Holiday’s coming up. I LOVE TO COOK. Expecially baking..pies, cookies, cakes. I’m alone in my house, my children are raised. I have a boyfriend, but we live seperately, so if I bake I’m in the house alone with it and well, I’m sure you can guess that scenario! Well, Good luck ladies. I know that we can do this together! Karen, thanks for your encouragement! Music is always my ultimate encouragement! I listen to K-Love all the time and LOVE the positive, encouraging message Christian music leaves me with every day. Thanks for what you are doing.
Hey All,
Here’s a thought for Thanksgiving:
Don’t gobble until you wobble.
Instead, stuff the turkey, not yourself!
It’s been a busy week and of course I didn’t eat as healthy as I should have. I did manage to drop a half a pound. Thank you for the encouragement that you give.
Hi I’m a day late and after the letter I got from the IRS today more than a dollar short. I didn’t head for the cookies, but after berating myself for the mistake I made 2 years ago. I decided a better plan was to retire as the tax preparer for the family. We have some even more complicated issues coming up this year and their are people that actually study this stuff that we should call. Speaking of the cookies I tried a new recipe and limited myself to just one. I am down a few pounds this week and trying to figure stratagies for the upcoming party season which starts tomorrow for me.
I hope it’s okay if I join WWW a little bit late…
I would love to lose 10 pounds, and I could really use the accountability of this group to get me through the next couple of months, with all the FOOD that accompanies the holidays.
Thanks!
Consider myself busted. Thanks for seeking us out who have been avoiding you
I had a better week this week, down 2 lbs. I’ve been really concentrating on logging my food. The past year I have been struggling with back pain and I think my doctor has finally found something that works for me. I have been feeling much better. Thus I can resume my workouts. We are lucky that our area high school (after soaking us for lots of $$ to build a new high school) allow us to walk on the indoor track in the winter. So Mon-Thurs I can walk indoor (which is a big thing living in Michigan!). I feel much better, more energy. So I am off and running….or maybe we will start with walking 
Could someone give me advice on the easiest ways to count calories. Is there a handy web site to use?
I have horrific habits that have developed over the past year and have been avoiding this challenge, but as the holidays approach and all of my clothes are uncomfortably snug, I NEED this! I too had tried to post before, but got hung up on the password/login thing. Glad to know I wasn’t the only one struggling not only with bad eating habits but with technology too.
As a busy Mom I am always looking for new cooking ideas!
to 4GodsGlory…Webmd has a great sight for calorie counting. But there are many sights on-line that are helpful. I keep some restaurants in my favorites so that I can look up calories before I go eat! Having a plan is so much more helpful. There are also some great books with thousands of foods and their nutritional values. If you google it I think you’ll find something that will meet your needs. There are many to choose from. Good luck!
“For I can do EVERYTHING with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need.” Phil. 4:13 NLT
Amen and Amen!
Good morning ladies—
Well, I tried everything to carve out time to hop on and chat further the last two days, but speaking to local moms groups both Wednesday and Thursday and then Friday being the opening of basketball season for both of my boys took me away from the computer.
I have a few minutes now before hitting the gym, running the weekend errands and spending the afternoon sorting and organizing the gifts/stocking stuffers I have so far, making out the menu plan for Thanksgiving and preparing for a wonderful event next weekend in Frankenmuth, MI (if you live near—hop over to my home page. There are seats available and this Christmas event is FREE!!!!!)
At any rate. I am soooo impressed with you ladies and your efforts, results and willingness to check in even if the week went poorly. You guys are the real deal and I love you all!!!
Amy V and javadiva–what encouragers you are! I’d like my alarm clock set to your voices telling me “It is another day. You can do it!!!”
jekkaj– Wow. SO much on your plate. Praying for you today.
Annita– I LOVE the analogy of the feathers and bricks. I may need to do a post on that in the future. Thanks for sharing it with us!!!
Cheryl- Oh my….isn’t it totally fun to fit into the next size smaller pants or easily zip the once overly tight ones? It doesn’t matter WHAT size they are—just so they are smaller. I still remember when I lost the 100 lbs crying in a dressings room because I fit into a pair of size 18 jeans. I was so thrilled to have a number on the tag that didn’t start with a 2_.
pamfitz–glad you (and others like you) have stopped lurking and joined us. There is always room for more of God’s girls here on WLW!!!
Susan- I am glad your daughter is doing better. I, along with others, were praying for her!!! Yeah!!! I totally love me some answered prayer and I love our great God even more who answers them!
4GodsGlory-I have a book for items that don’t have calories on the side and for recipes I am trying out that don’t have the calories figured yet, I found a recipe calorie calculator online. But when I went to find it for you, the bookmark was gone. YIKES!!! Anyone else know of a good one.
And finally….Nancy– The IRS AND the kick-off of party season!! Boy—you will have a lot of temptation to fall off the bandwagon. But you can do it!!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone and yes…we will check in next Wednesday. We’ll surely need it!
Cyber {{{(((HUGS)))}}} Karen
Wow!!! My girls were watching the movie last night. I overheard my husband stop and ask about ” The Climb” song.
He really liked the lyrics!!! I didn’t pay much attention until I read your blog today.
I was inspired again.
Thanking God for all that He is doing to help me.