1 Year today

butterflykoffee

You go girl!!! Just started back on this journey. God IS good!! 'Nuf said. Sending a friend request; would love to share with someone who shares my faith!

SexyLovinmeCook

I loved this...God is great and he wants only the BEST for us....Keep going and you have done an amazing job..

glahlstedt

Praise Jesus!! All things are possible for those who love The Lord.

glahlstedt

I heart Jesus too!!!!!!!!!!!

MackLuster77

"God is about freedom, freedom to live the life He planned for you, you can either accept Jesus and live in true freedom or live in fake freedom bonded and oppressed to what the world tells you is good and right. You have a choice everyday. "

How is this respectful?

ebailey710

Sorry I should have just avoided this thread. Congratulations on your loss, however you got there.

Ditto.

I should have steered clear, also.

Davina_JH

Praise His name! Congrats on your success!

:flowerforyou:

lapalit

Thank you for your encouraging words! I wrote down the scripture verse to keep with me too.

mrs_schultz2012

I don't understand why people have to be so cruel and turn your awesome story of triumph and faith into a rude thread. They should just be respectful and keep their mouths shut...not everyone has the same view...deal with it.

Thank you for posting your story and congrats on your awesome weight loss!! I found the verse very inspirational. God Bless:flowerforyou:

Phoenixchichima

Oh folks...
we're all on a journey. Those of us who are severely overweight feel we got here through issues, or negativity or weakness or stress or even ignorance of nutrition or something, and most of us who have to lose alot of weight, have to do a lot of introspection & that includes reviewing our values & self respect & ability to regulare ourselves.

For some its thru faith. For others its a tool other than religious faith to find our strength & better define how we envision ourselves. HOw many postings on here do we find folks saying that losing weight taught us so much more? This is the map she's using for her path. Most of us are on the same jouiney, we're just using different maps to get there. It worked for her. May your maps work for you as well. In the mean time, can we all just support ANY map that works for someone as long as its healthy, non abusive & no one is forcing it on someone else?

lightdiva1

Congrats on the weight loss and new found strength! What caught my eye first and foremost was your name! Eirich! That is my maiden name! Not many people have that as a last name! Are we related somehow?!

krystonite

"I wish people would stop misquoting me." - Jesus

But congratulations on your journey and weight loss. That is indeed something to be very proud of.

krystonite

Jesus made you thin?

Why be sarcastic!? You should just skip the thread.......

I must admit, though, being told that I (and anyone who doesn't share the same faith) am living in "fake freedom".... kind of hard to not say something.

lorihalsted

A sincere congratulations. I honestly believe that we can't walk this walk alone and if my God (or someone else's God) offends someone don't take that path.

We are here for support for each other and if you don't have anything supportive to say, troll on.

soldier4242

Jesus makes you thin?

Some people think that after they lose some weight they can use the MFP forums as a preaching platform and site their weight loss as proof of the help they have received from some sort of divine authority. The truth of the matter is if Jesus is real at all he only seems to help people that work their butts off to lose weight. The main problem with this is I am losing weight and I am an atheist so the hard work seems to work just fine without him assuming he is even there..

soldier4242

I don't understand why people have to be so cruel and turn your awesome story of triumph and faith into a rude thread. They should just be respectful and keep their mouths shut...not everyone has the same view...deal with it.

Thank you for posting your story and congrats on your awesome weight loss!! I found the verse very inspirational. God Bless:flowerforyou:

This may be nothing more than a story of triumph to you but you probably share the same faith as the OP. The thing is I am proud of her for the hard work that she has put in. I did not appreciate the little stab toward anyone that is not the same faith as her. I don't have any sort of real freedom because I don't believe in god? I am sorry but that is rude.

Mich3ll36

Sorry I should have just avoided this thread. Congratulations on your loss, however you got there.

^^no kidding... augh...

Congrats on your loss and your spiritual growth. We all need something or someone to believe in that is bigger than we are so dont let people bother you about your beliefs. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Mbishop7684

I"m sure the stab wasn't an intentional one. Stop being so sensitive and let people alone.

CONGRATS! Keep doing whatever you are doing on your journey to a healthy and happy you!

Sunshine2plus2

Congrats to you! I lost double that but Jesus didnt do it for me!

stefwi2000

So, today marks 1 year, 365 days since I unknowingly changed my life. 1 year ago today, I went to website called MyFitnessPal, I thought "let's give it a try, and take it one day at a time". I have faithfully got on there several times a day and have logged what I've eaten for the past 365 days. It has been difficult not only for me but for my whole family, they have put up with me changing the way I cook, what I keep in the house, and the words that come out of my mouth without their support and Jesus, I know I wouldn't be making it.
1 year ago, I was 60 pounds heavier than I am today, which is unfortunately not the heaviest I had been, but that's another story. This story only consists of what 1 year can can do, what relying on Jesus can do. I've never been stronger; physically, emotionally, and most importantly spiritually.
The story isn't over, it's started a new chapter. I'm going to be blunt, it hasn't been easy, but it's been easier than the lie that I believed for so many years. The lie that I couldn't do it, the lie that told me I would never change, that I couldn't change. I still take it one day at a time, and if I have a bad day, well, tomorrow's a new one.
God is about freedom, freedom to live the life He planned for you, you can either accept Jesus and live in true freedom or live in fake freedom bonded and oppressed to what the world tells you is good and right. You have a choice everyday.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a future"
1 year ago, I made a choice, I wish I made it sooner, but no looking back, only looking forward...God bless

You are 100% correct about GOD! I am happy you posted this for me to see and read! Congrats on the 60 pound weight loss. I would love to be your friend on here. You are motivation.

cindiva65

Congrats!!!

Freemyskinny

Jesus made you thin?

religion and interent forums..... ummm not gonna end well.

Guy is on point.

Can't just be happy for her.?? Congrats lady.!

phatnotfat81

Jesus made you thin?

Why be sarcastic!? You should just skip the thread.......

I must admit, though, being told that I (and anyone who doesn't share the same faith) am living in "fake freedom".... kind of hard to not say something.

True.I can see how that would offend anyone without the same faith. I don't know what "fake freedom" is, but hey, we can all believe in who or what we want without disrespect to others.

soldier4242

Jesus made you thin?

Why be sarcastic!? You should just skip the thread.......

I must admit, though, being told that I (and anyone who doesn't share the same faith) am living in "fake freedom".... kind of hard to not say something.

True.I can see how that would offend anyone without the same faith. I don't know what "fake freedom" is, but hey, we can all believe in who or what we want without disrespect to others.

We can all believe in who or what we want without disrespect to others but the fact of the matter is in this case the OP didn't. The thing is with religion you can disrespect people and actually have people speak in your defense should anyone have a problem with it. I will never understand the religious mindset.

teachmom32

Congratulations on your loss! I often ask God for strength when I am struggling (no matter what aspect of my life it is). The other day I was working out and I found that saying the rosary in my head made it a lot easier to get through.

kbelliot

Great post!!!!

Fat2Fit145

Sorry I should have just avoided this thread. Congratulations on your loss, however you got there.

YES!!!.... YOU SHOULD HAVE!

Fat2Fit145

So, today marks 1 year, 365 days since I unknowingly changed my life. 1 year ago today, I went to website called MyFitnessPal, I thought "let's give it a try, and take it one day at a time". I have faithfully got on there several times a day and have logged what I've eaten for the past 365 days. It has been difficult not only for me but for my whole family, they have put up with me changing the way I cook, what I keep in the house, and the words that come out of my mouth without their support and Jesus, I know I wouldn't be making it.
1 year ago, I was 60 pounds heavier than I am today, which is unfortunately not the heaviest I had been, but that's another story. This story only consists of what 1 year can can do, what relying on Jesus can do. I've never been stronger; physically, emotionally, and most importantly spiritually.
The story isn't over, it's started a new chapter. I'm going to be blunt, it hasn't been easy, but it's been easier than the lie that I believed for so many years. The lie that I couldn't do it, the lie that told me I would never change, that I couldn't change. I still take it one day at a time, and if I have a bad day, well, tomorrow's a new one.
God is about freedom, freedom to live the life He planned for you, you can either accept Jesus and live in true freedom or live in fake freedom bonded and oppressed to what the world tells you is good and right. You have a choice everyday.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a future"
1 year ago, I made a choice, I wish I made it sooner, but no looking back, only looking forward...God bless

Sooo inspired.... thanks for sharing, and I need to rely and Jesus some more in this journey. God Bless you as well!

heatherterp

Great post. so happy for you ! Blessings Sending a friend request

pretty4Jesus

Praise God! Yes, this journey is just a reminder of God's goodness and saving grace in all areas of our lives. God bless! Oh... and Jeremiah 29:11-- one of my faves!