Christian Mom Losing 100+ Pounds
snowflakeheather
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Hi everyone. I'm 44 with two kids still at home (6 and 8) and I teach at our local college. I'm looking to lose just over 100 pounds and am on day 22 of my MFP journey. I'm working out at home (30 day shred, biggest loser, and some exercise ball DVDs) and am looking for a few Christian friends who want to support each other. Let me know if you'd like to join me! 
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Excellent for you wanting to lose weight.
May I ask why you are only asking for Christian friends?0 -
agree with last post...as a Christian myself: you could inspire non-Christians/be a testimony & support. you're on the path! best wishes in your journey to better health.0
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Hi there!
What do you teach? Do you like the 30 Day Shred? Nice to meet you & welcome! 0 -
I agree why only christians i am one but i want to join with everyone just saying. Good luck with your weight loss and God bless you.0
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Hi! I'm a Christian as well. My goal is to have my weight loss be a testimony for Him. I'm 51 and have been overweight since age 14. I've lost before but I always gave up. I too am on day 22 and going strong. I also need to lose about 100 pounds. This time its different. I've given this problem to Jesus. I know I cant do this alone but with Him all things are possible.
I understand your wanting to keep your posts to Christian friends for now though. I am not up for people's arguements against God, Jesus or religion in general like you get on social media all the time. Once I've dropped a few pounds - that are noticable - I believe its a better testimony for non-believers because they will be able to SEE the results and God's work in my life.
I'd be very happy to be your friend and with the Lord's help, we can offer some encouragement to each other, share excercise ideas and maybe some recipes!
God Bless you all0 -
Doesn't have to be just Christians, but thought it would be nice to have friends who are integrating their faith into this weight loss journey. Just another angle for support!0
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I would love to join you. I totally understand about the spiritual aspect of this weight issue. It's not black and white if you are a Christian, you can't just separate food and exercise from faith, they all go together. It's not about excluding anyone it's about being able to relate on a different level.0
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I'm not religious so I'll just go now...0
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Feel free to add me, Jesus lover here. The post above is a prime reason to request Christian friends. There have been posts that I was going to reply to, but started reading and it was just shameful. It is okay to disagree with people, but the nastiness is not necessary.
I like to surround myself with like minded people. Your core group can be Christian, then branch out.
Blessings,0 -
Feel free to add me!0
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Hi, I am a Christian mom too I think the main reason for asking for fellow believers is so you can support eachother in prayer in intercession feel free to add me, I don't care if you're a believer or not! 0
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Well said...0
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Welcome to MFP so glad you have joined us. Feel free to add me!0
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I will send you a friend request. Thanks so much! Good thread.0
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Im not christian but im looking to lose over 100 pounds. Love supporting others. add if you wish0
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i am new to MFP.. would like some friends who would suport me in my journey.0
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Mom of three. Youngest is 16 years old. Also a follower of Jesus Christ! Would love to have supportive friends on MFP.0
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Hi there, I'm 61 and looking to lose about 33kgs think thats about 70lbs. On day 41 and have lost 5.9kgs. This is the first time I've seriously tried to lose weight and so far it's going well. I know it's not just me, God has a hand it this, a big hand. My inspiration for this is my 4 year old God-daughter, I want to be as fit as possible so I can keep up with her boundless energy. Haven't found out how to friend people in here yet, so please feel free to friend me.0
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i have lost 143lbs by my own willpower i didn't need faith, but if you would like some support im willing to help.0
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Hi there! I am a Christian and a mom of two ages 9 & 11. I am trying to lose about 140lbs.
Feel free to add me :flowerforyou:0 -
Not religious at all, but you're more than welcome to friend me and receive advice on weight loss and fitness.
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Hi, I am a Christian and would love some support from other believers on this journey.0
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Hi! I'm a Christian as well. My goal is to have my weight loss be a testimony for Him. I'm 51 and have been overweight since age 14. I've lost before but I always gave up. I too am on day 22 and going strong. I also need to lose about 100 pounds. This time its different. I've given this problem to Jesus. I know I cant do this alone but with Him all things are possible.
I understand your wanting to keep your posts to Christian friends for now though. I am not up for people's arguements against God, Jesus or religion in general like you get on social media all the time. Once I've dropped a few pounds - that are noticable - I believe its a better testimony for non-believers because they will be able to SEE the results and God's work in my life.
I'd be very happy to be your friend and with the Lord's help, we can offer some encouragement to each other, share excercise ideas and maybe some recipes!
God Bless you all
Hi, my name is Ruth Ann and I also would like to join this group of ladies. Im with this previous contributer who understands wanting to find Christian friends. Jesus went away from teaching and rested. He too wanted to commune with someone like Him, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Sometimes you want to rest in Him, and being around other believers is refreshing. So AMEN to your request.0 -
My user name probably gives me away :happy: Anybody can add me if you like! Here's to the journey! :drinker:0
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I'm Christian (though not a mom) and looking to also lose 100+ lbs - I'll send a request your way!
And if anyone else would like to add me, I won't turn away friends!
Wanted to share something I heard in church last night - our minister was reading from the Bible (and I really wish I had paid attention to when he said what verses he was reading but he always says it before he reads them, not after) - but it was a section about denying what we want to obtain our goals and finish our race. While the Bible was clearly referring to our spiritual race with Heaven as the goal, I couldn't help but think how it could very well pertain to ANY goal especially as it was talking about how athletes train themselves and deny what they want to focus on their health goals. It's so true - we might not want to go to the gym or eat healthy, but if we want to reach that final goal of fitting into smaller clothes and feeling healthy, then sometimes we have to forgo a slice of cake even if we really want it. But, when we finally do reach that ultimate weight loss goal (just as when we reach Heaven) all our sacrifices and hard work will be worth it.
And don't forget to pray - I always include my desire to lose weigh in my prayers - I know if I do my part, God will help me.0 -
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize."
1 Cor 9:240 -
I'm a Christian single mom of two girls from Manila, Philippines. Praying to lose almost 100 lbs
So help me GOD! 0
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