Daily Chats and Encouragements
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Gosh we are already on day 6 of the New Year - we did have some snow but roads are bare. Would be nice if that was all we get but think we will have a dump soon
I haven't been to my TOPS meeting since the end of Sept due to health reasons. I was 239 at that time - they have a new scale and it weighs 4 pounds heavier than mine. Anyway I weighed on mine this morning and it said 223 so if I add the 4 pounds would get me to 227 which is down from September. so when I post my weight I will have to show both numbers which is confusing but big thing is I am really taking my health seriously.
Biggest stumbling block for me is getting up and walking - and the longer I postpone it the worst it gets. So I am really going to have to work on getting on the treadmill daily in order to keep losing like I want/need to. Have looked at some of my essential oils and have come across a couple that will help with saggy skin - am thinking of my arms - so with arm exercises and these oils the loose skin might just tighten up.
I keep hearing all these adds for 'losing weight' and realize why they don't work for me. When they tell me what to eat and when (especially food I really dont like) I know I wouldn't be able to follow any of them. But the guideline that I have does not give the actual food but the category (protein / vegetable / fruit) and I find that works well for me. Also I know the foods that aren't good for me will have a reaction and it is not nice. But I also realize not everyone eats likes the same and needs to curb the same foods. With the research I have done it is advised to delete processed foods but for most of us that is hard to do. I slowly deleted them and so glad I have. I am now on my way to a successful weight but only if I eat what I know is right and really listen to God's teaching of what is best for my body.
I pray all of you will have a successful month with healthy eating - I have often done this when I am about to eat - I think "Jesus is sitting beside me waiting to eat with me - would He enjoy the meal or would He encourage me to eat something more healthy.
Be blessed ladies
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Marilyn, your post brought to mind something from many years back. I had plated my meal, needed a veggie, dumped some cold green beans from the can onto my plate...actually was sitting at the table...a rarity for sure. I prayed over my meal and before I could start eating, I had a "nudge"....the Holy spirit, I believe...asking "would you serve a guest cold green beans from the can?" I had to smile because no, I wouldn't. I felt it was His way of saying treat myself with more respect. So thanks for the memory trigger and encouragement!
I'm one who does have a lot of processed things in my pantry but most of my freezer items are a bit more on the healthy side. I do have good things in my fridge as well. I still do most meals from the speed need due to the pain and instability. My kitchen stool helps and I do use it a lot. I am praying that both will improve with activity, using my machine and weight loss.
I'm not getting the water in as planned but I will push a bit more. Yesterday I did have an orange juice (had a low sugar episode) and a mug of broth, that added to my quota. My ink and tumbler are due in tomorrow and I look forward to using it.
I have my chore list ready and will see how many things I can get done today. My bug man comes back tomorrow afternoon so I want to spiff up.
Wow! I got another great blessing! I got my premium packet in from WellCare for my insurance and the whole year is only $39.60. Last year, I paid $291.50....I am thankful (so very much!) for this positive change! Plus the low copays on my meds. Awesome!
Blessings to all as we enter this new day with Jesus and each other.
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You would laugh at what I have beside my chair - a table and a side table! I have all kinds of junk on it, but stiff that I want to be able to get my hands on without a search for it. There are a few things that can go and hide and the table could then go, but I'm terrible at hoarding things near me! I would love another handle for my cup. I had gotten one from Amazon that had a Velcro closure so you could make it fit whatever size you want to, but the part at the top of the handle, the plastic ripped and loosened so I couldn't use it any more! boohoo. One with a fixed handle would be nice, but I already have three cups that keep stuff warm or cold! As my hands get worse though, there won't be much choice.
My MRI is set for the 22nd. My valium is waiting at CVS for me too. I didn't do too badly this last time because I went in feet first. Last two times I had my back done I went in head first - that definitely takes a calming agent! I asked if it would also do my SI joints, but the gal said it probably wouldn't but would check with Jennifer to see if she wants those pictures as well. I just want to know why my leg has been hurting for the past 6-8 months! If it's not my hip, what could it be. From my research the SI joint affects the back of the leg, not the front! So, only my heavenly Father knows at this point!
I've wrapped up my left hand and am going to quit typing here in a minute because the wrist is hurting as I type. Some nerve pain on the wrist and outside of my hand. Hope it clears up soon, it's hard doing stuff without the use of that left hand, especially on the computer.
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Well after 4 months I finally went back to TOPS. Glad I did as it really helps having to be accountable to someone else who records my weight.
September 3 2024 I weighed in at 239.9
January 7 2025 I weighed in at 225.1 showing a lost of 14.8 pounds. Am very pleased as it shows that by changing my food up as I have done is working. I have 3 more weighin's for January and would like to be at 220 if possible - means really sticking with it and this time working on my walking.
I would like to start up a thread for recording our weekly weights - would be nice if we all used the same thread to record so we can encourage each other with their attempts to release unwanted weight.
Today after TOPS hubby took me out for lunch - it was nice but won't do that again for some time. We went to Dennys and shared a club house sandwich and each of us had coffee - came to $24.00 think that is expense for one sandwich and 2 drinks. But it was a nice outing.
Going to be a simple dinner - little bit of chicken stirfry with a couple of mouthfuls of boiled potate along with some vegetable.
It is now 2 pm - and am thinking I should get on the treadmill but am feeling really tired. So think I will have a short nap and the do my walk of 6 mnutes just before dinner
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed by your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil (Matthew 6:9-13)
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