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I have manage to loss an entire person. To God be the Glory

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  • LaurLaur09
    LaurLaur09 Posts: 39
    Amen. Thank You Jesus! His power and might is with us through everything. Congratulations on your awesome accomplishment and Praise to God for leading you forward. All the best to you!
  • paxbfl
    paxbfl Posts: 391 Member
    We think things are too difficult... we despair and become depressed. But all things are possible through God!

    Great job so far - way to lean on your faith. He will deliver you!
  • sugarlips1980
    sugarlips1980 Posts: 361 Member
    WOWZA you look amazing. Good for you for saving your life!
  • FlamingJune67
    FlamingJune67 Posts: 96 Member
    That's amazing, Earnest! "beating" a food addiction is every bit as hard as drugs or alcohol! I'll join you in praising the Lord for his Faithfulness!!!
  • dough21
    dough21 Posts: 216 Member
    Hello my name is Earnest and I am ashamed to admit that almost weighed 500 pounds. I had really let myself go and was at a rock bottom moment in my life. At my highest weight almost 4 years ago I weighed 472 pounds. I was so disgusted with myself I knew I had to do something. I initially consider the weight loss surgery and started going through the pre-op procedures, but I was just too afraid of the risk and possible complications. I got down on my knees and cried out to God to help me and I made a promise to God that if he gave me another chance I was going to get this weight off of me. This didn’t happen overnight but I started confessing that I will become a health 250 pound man in Jesus name. I am not there yet but I am proud to say that I now weigh 279 pounds. Prayer works, you may not get the answer immediately but if you apply yourself, stay focus and stay prayerful God will give you the desires of your heart. I have been a Member of MFP for just one year and I have managed to lose 118 pounds just following this program and putting in the work. Faith without works is dead. Write the vision and make it plain. If I can do this so can you. To God Be the Glory!!


    Congrats on your success. My name is David I weighed 415 pounds around the beginning of the year last year. I had somewhat of an Epiphany myself. I lifted weights, rode my bike and ate a healthy diet. I'm currently at 230 pounds. By the way, I'm also from Griffith, IN.
  • Angel0787
    Angel0787 Posts: 190 Member
    Awesome job, and awesome testimony!!! :)
  • annokoye
    annokoye Posts: 125 Member
    Mr. Ernest,

    Let me start by saying Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very thankful that you have shared your story. It has inspired me that no matter what my circumstances are that are put in my way to distract me, to keep my eyes focused and on the vision. Your story will surely touch many who are struggling with the ongoing battle of abusing their body with over intake. I know that I have been praying that God would strengthen me and enable me not to abuse my body by over indulging in food. I thank God for your testimony, now I know that it is most certainly possible to reach my goal. Great job!!!! Keep up the hard work. You are a true testimony of making this a lifestyle change journey and not a fast diet. I pray that you reach your goal real soon.
    Take care.

    Annokoye
  • oklagirl
    oklagirl Posts: 24 Member
    That is so amazing, just the inspiration that I've been searching for. We can do all things thru Christ who strenghtens us..so moving. I love you're post.
  • Cappicorn
    Cappicorn Posts: 83 Member
    Amen! All things are possible through Christ who strengthens us! LOVE this proclamation to Him! Congratulations on shining His light through your accomplishments!
  • BigMech
    BigMech Posts: 472 Member
    Awesome work! Keep it up!

    Our life truly is a gift given to us by God, and we should make the the most of it, and take care of what he gave us.
  • astylla
    astylla Posts: 118 Member
    How about 'To ejecree1010 be the glory!' Seems like it was your hard work, day in/day commitment!

    Either way, whatever your motivation, nice work. You much to be proud of!

    This in my opinion. I respect your views but please do not discount the hard work YOU put in. Be proud of YOU. :)
  • herlittlegreendress
    herlittlegreendress Posts: 57 Member
    Great work, sir! When our focus is on Him and not on pleasing ourselves (ie. food, food food!), amazing things can happen.
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    Phil 1:6.

    And remember, we can indeed do ALL things...
  • godsrose
    godsrose Posts: 96 Member
    Awesome job! :smile:
  • kknana
    kknana Posts: 19 Member
    Bless you! Thank you for sharing!
  • fat_destroza
    fat_destroza Posts: 11 Member
    God is good! Awesome testimony and motivation!
  • glahlstedt
    glahlstedt Posts: 308 Member
    Praise our heavenly father, and you of course for all your hard work. it's nice to see someone mention god. god is the center of my life thankfully!:blushing:
  • tnjackso1
    tnjackso1 Posts: 312 Member
    Look at God!!! Awesome!!
  • kjf1982
    kjf1982 Posts: 102 Member
    Congratulations! God is sooo good! Blessings to you!
  • Li_Willi
    Li_Willi Posts: 96 Member
    What a wonderful testimony of God's faithfulness!! And you're right, faith without works IS dead & you definitely did your part. Congratulations, keep up the good work!:smile:
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Amazing! congratulations!! =)
  • Joram19
    Joram19 Posts: 1
    It is wonderful to see you giving the Lord the Glory! What a great testimony!

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Philipains 4:13
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    Congrats! Great job YOU did.
  • Loseweight910
    Loseweight910 Posts: 2 Member
    Absolutely AMAZING!!
  • BettyIW
    BettyIW Posts: 103
    EARNEST: Congratulations!!! Well Done and you have an awesome Godly Cheering Team:
    Awesome work! Keep it up!

    Our life truly is a gift given to us by God, and we should make the the most of it, and take care of what he gave us.

    ***God was dealing with me on whether or not I really believed that my 'body is a temple'. I Corinthians 3:16 'Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?' If I truly believed that, then why was I not taking good care of my 'temple'. It motivated me to treat my body as his living temple. I figured it was time I showed God I did/do believe HIS Word. He is there encouraging me onward!!! I want his Spirit to have a healthy clean living space within me so I may glorify HIM better.
  • thethinnydiaries
    thethinnydiaries Posts: 111
    Truly inspirational!!!
  • Reinventing_Me
    Reinventing_Me Posts: 1,053 Member
    AMEN! Amazing progress!
  • sherrirb
    sherrirb Posts: 1,649 Member
    Amen! Praise God for your accomplishment!

    I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me, ye can do nothing - John 15:5
  • LovingCruz
    LovingCruz Posts: 634 Member
    Awesome!! Love it!! Keep up the Good work!!
  • Redhedshred
    Redhedshred Posts: 14 Member
    amen... grace to do His will. amazing. praise God.
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