"Sistas in Christ" Vol. 3

[Star123]

Morning Ladies,

Mary, I've been doing the same and I really appreciate you praying for all of us. It helps and it's working. With God on our side, we can do the impossible and make the possible happen. I feel more in control now then I've been in years. God is good!!!

You'll have a great day,

[la.lady]

Good morning. We are off to play golf... It's that time of year, busy, busy, busy. See Ya.

[la.lady]

Good Morning. I have a lot of housework to do today, so I gotta get started. Have a great day.

[Determinedtolose]

Good morning Lovely Ladies!!

How are you all doing? Well I hope!

How did your golf game yesterday MP, did you win!!! Do you play the 9 holes?

I hope you have a wonderfully blessed day, even though you have to clean house.
Take care and talk to you soon!

Hi Tammy, Hi Berta, Hi WorldChanger!! Hi godsbeloved!

Have a great day!!

[la.lady]

Hi Diana, Our golf was fun. We play 18 holes of golf... Not for money for me. I don't get into tournaments. I really had some good drives yesterday.

Not doing to much. Got my house clean and Henry and I are going to watch some movies.

I just got through lifting weights and boy was that a workout.

Weight is still climbing, and not sure what I am going to do about that. I guess just be fat and Happy, Ha, Ha. I am really tired of the battle.

[Determinedtolose]

Well maybe the exercise will help you to lose inches. Lifting weights is good, because after you work out, you still continue to burn fat. So don't give up on that.

Maybe you can try eating 6 small meals with good carbs. Like whole grains, some fruit, lean meats and see how that goes.

Right now I'm doing Stillmans. That's just any lean meat, poulty, fish, egg way of eating. I eat about 1/2 c cottage cheese with lunch and dinner and I make rev rolls with cottage cheese.
This is just to jump start my loss. Plus I've been exercising too which will help me.

Are you still eating one meal a day? Would eating like that hurt your metabolism?

How do you look weight wise? Do your clothes fit, are you able to do things without feel awful. If you're feeling good, then maybe you're at a good weight?
Don't worry MP, it will be all right!!! You've done so great losing!!

Love ya MP!!!

[la.lady]

Actually Diana, the Dr. said that I am very healthy and I feel great when I exercise. Ya, I think the 1 meal a day, messed up my Metabolism. I am not really supposed to do that anyway because I am hypothyroid. I just thought I would give it a try. I wear anywhere from a size 10 to a 14 in clothes, so I am not going to kill myself anymore. I am eating a healthy sandwich for lunch, and will have a grilled chicken salad for dinner. Most of the time I really do eat healthy, but the Dr. said that I really looked good when he saw me.

[Pcola Girl]

Today is already the 1st. of May. I think time goes by faster each month don't you?
So you wear a size 10-14, wished I was where you are.
I am working hard on my eating, still praying to God about it and I feel I have been doing better with it.

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1. Wake Up !!
Decide to have a good day.

"Today is the day the Lord hath made:

Let us rejoice and be glad in it:"

Psalms 118:24






2. Dress Up !!
The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.
A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.

Man looks at outward appearance: But the

Lord looksat the heart"

1 Samuel 16:7


3. Shut Up!!
Say nice things and learn to listen.
God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking.

"He who guards his lips guards his soul"

Proverbs 13:3



4. Stand Up!!...
For what you believe in.
Stand for something or you will fall for anything..

"Let us not be weary in doing good, for at

the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give

up. Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good"

Galatians 6: 9-10



5. Look Up !!...
To the Lord.

"I can do anything through Christ who

strengthens me"

Philippians 4:13



6. Reach Up !!...
For something higher.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and

lean not unto your own

understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."

Proverbs 3: 5-6



7. Lift Up !!...
Your Prayers.

"Do not worry about anything,

Instead

PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING"

Philippians 4:6

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by la.lady

Actually Diana, the Dr. said that I am very healthy and I feel great when I exercise. Ya, I think the 1 meal a day, messed up my Metabolism. I am not really supposed to do that anyway because I am hypothyroid. I just thought I would give it a try. I wear anywhere from a size 10 to a 14 in clothes, so I am not going to kill myself anymore. I am eating a healthy sandwich for lunch, and will have a grilled chicken salad for dinner. Most of the time I really do eat healthy, but the Dr. said that I really looked good when he saw me.

That's what I thought you said your dr said. If he thinks you look great then I'd be happy with that. If you feel good with the exercise, then that's great!
I don't know if the 1 meal messed it up, but I think you could eat 3xs a day and with exercise, still lose and feel great.

You salad sounds good!! I think you're on the right track now!!

[la.lady]

Diana you, know what? I don't really think that God intends for us to diet. I believe he is showing me that I just need to use good judgment. We were meant to eat 3 times a day. I feel so much better when I eat normally and have so much more energy, so with God's help I will be able to eat like normal people and you gotta love that...

Yes Mary, it just depends on who makes the clothes, the size I wear...

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by la.lady

Diana you, know what? I don't really think that God intends for us to diet. I believe he is showing me that I just need to use good judgment. We were meant to eat 3 times a day. I feel so much better when I eat normally and have so much more energy, so with God's help I will be able to eat like normal people and you gotta love that...

Yes Mary, it just depends on who makes the clothes, the size I wear...

Amen MP!!! That's right, that and we need to exercise self control. If we have a problem with food, then we need to commit that to the Lord and allow Him to control it. I guess it's just a matter of looking at this and why we overindulge in food, that way we can allow God to change our thinking, so it effects a change in our behavior.

Here's a quote from a bible teaching I'm learning from. We were talking about this very thing, well mainly about healing and prayer. I believe this too!

"So you see, its not a matter of God zapping those desires away from us, but of us figuring out where we have "stinkin thinkin" and how it affects our lives adversely, and then changing our THINKING. "As a man thinks, so is he." If we think about FOOD as a satisfaction for what ails us, we will be FAT. We need to care about our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and realize that we dont belong to ourselves any longer, but have been bought with a price. We are to honor God with our bodies. Discipline is just plain hard work and learning NEW and healthy habits to replace OLD , unhealthy ones."

Love ya!!

[la.lady]

Diana You hit the nail right on the head, and Baby I am down .8 lbs this morning after returning to eating normal. I know I have a long way to go, but with God's help, I know I will get there.

[Determinedtolose]

Oh I'm so happy for you Momma Patty!!! Good for you on being obedient!!! That is fantastic!!
keep it up and I bet you'll see more lbs down!!
Whoohoo!!!!

[la.lady]

Thanks Diana. I just got through taking my 2 mile walk. Went to late in the day and it tired me out. I have much more energy in the mornings...

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by la.lady

Thanks Diana. I just got through taking my 2 mile walk. Went to late in the day and it tired me out. I have much more energy in the mornings...

Good for you!!!

[Pcola Girl]

Patty I wished I could walk with you. The only real exercise I can do is water exercises in the pool. My arthritis is to bad to do much of anything else.
But I do walk out to the mail box most days and get the mail out. Its alittle walkin but I guess any walking is better than none.
Star what have you been up to, don't see you on Devotionals much anymore.
Just miss you there thats all.
I have a pot of chicken and brown rice on cooking for supper tonight. Hope it does not have to many carbs in it but my hubby wanted some chicken and rice tonight so I promised to cook him some.
Do any of you eat brown rice or the spinach or whole wheat pasta's?
I have neen making them because I hate those low carb pasta, they taste like carb board or something, they are ucky.
See ya all later. got to check my supper cooking on the stove.


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"I Need Thee, Lord"

I never knew such love before,
I let my Savior in.
I never felt such comfort,
peace and inward joy.

I am still human though
and falter along the way.
Crying out to God to help me
and please, direct my way.

When things in life happen,
and I fall down on the floor,
I lift my eyes to heaven and say,
"Pick me up, once more."

On days, when I am weary
and the pain is deep within;
It seems that life is dreary
and I question Him, again.

What is the reason for living?
Why do some suffer and ...
Some never know pain? ..
Where are you, Lord?...I need You!

Then, He tells me that He knows best,
Because it takes the pain
to makes us more conscious of
others experiencing the same.

When one is in a hurry,
we fail to ascertain
the problems others experience
while walking down the lane.

He tells me not to worry,
that I will be okay
and though my days are weary
He is with me all the way.

He reminds me, when in heaven
there will be no pain
Suffering will be over
and joy will reign again.

He tells me that he suffered,
and that He was free from sin.
He obeyed His Father's wishes
and died for you and me.

So, forgive me, Lord,
When I grumble and think of only me.
Keep me ever mindful,
of how much I need Thee.

[Pcola Girl]

A preacher once gave a sermon on honesty. The next day, she took the bus into town and after taking a seat noticed she was given too much change. She tried to convince herself that the extra money was a gift from God but knew better. Before getting off the bus she handed the driver the extra money and said: "You made a mistake and gave me too much change?"

"That was no mistake," said the driver with a smile. "I was in your church yesterday and heard your sermon on honesty. So this morning, I gave you a little test!" "That was no mistake," said the driver with a smile. "I was in your church yesterday and heard your sermon on honesty. So this morning, I gave you a little test!"

People are watching. What will they see in you?

[la.lady]

Mary, I wish you could walk with me too. We could have some wonderful talks walking together.

Thanks for the little sermon and you know what, it really rings true...

[la.lady]

Today I will be lifting weights and then tomorrow I will be walking again. I try to do at least 30 min. of exercise every day..

Have a great day and enjoy your weekend.

[la.lady]

I ended up doing 20 min., on my weight machine. It was a pretty hard workout.

[Determinedtolose]

Hi MP!! Good for you on the exercising! That for sure will help you lose and tone up!!
Awesome!!!

[la.lady]

I have been exercising for a month now and hard at it, but haven't lost anything but at least I will be healthy. The reason I started exercising is because my Dr. told me I looked so good when he saw me. That made me want to even improve more. It's these dang drugs I'm taking that makes me so weight loss resistance.

[Determinedtolose]

the exercise will help you lose inches too. So that's a good thing!

[la.lady]

I haven't measured yet. I should have measured before I started the extra exercise, but I feel a lot stronger then I did before and that is a plus.

[Determinedtolose]

Oh yeah!! Henry watch out!!! LOL!!

[la.lady]

Diana, I told Henry the other day when we were playing golf that with me lifting weights I am going to out drive him one of these days, and poor baby said, " you already do."