"Sistas in Christ" Vol. 3

[la.lady]

Diana, we are leaving Tuesday Morning...

Have a great evening.

[Determinedtolose]

Have a good evening too!!

[Kitt*Tenn]

Hey how bout me?? Can I come in?? ... I was here at Low Carb boards eons ago, but now am restarting.... and need folks to keep me motivated...

I am off to bed, but will be back tomorrow am to chat with you ladies.

Kitt

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Kitt! You betcha you can join in with us!!! We love talking about the Lord and keeping each other encouraged!
Feel free to jump in anytime!

[la.lady]

Alright Kit, we are so glad to have you with us... Invite your friends to join too. I am looking so forward to your posts and getting to know you...

[la.lady]

Well ladies I must of had this infection for a long time and didn't know it... I am still not feeling just right and usually when I have an infection, as soon as, I get the meds I feel better. I feel really sore in my bladder too and now I am concerned about this. I was reading and it said that when you have a bladder infection, it's just like having a sunburn.
That can't be good...

[Determinedtolose]

Hi MommaPatty! I hope you think about going back to the dr before going on your trip, if you still feel bad by the time you leave. Did the dr give a time frame on how long it would take when you'll start feeling better?

I'm just concerned!!

Talk to you soon!!

Love ya!

[Kitt*Tenn]

Ouch patty... that sounds kinda serious... Are you taking meds for it? I take so dang many meds, it is sad... but a heart attack and subsequent loss of heart function will force you into areas that you never dreamed existed...

Losing weight is a really difficult task for me now. I am on meds that slow my metabolism down to a crawl... and I have to be careful not to get my heart rate up too high for any period of time.. 115 bpm is my max and only until I get there, then I must back down to under 100. I lost 1/3 of my heart muscle, so I have to learn to deal with it. My cardiologist is totally in favor on my low carb WOE though... as long as my blood work comes back and is good... he gives me the thumbs up. So treadmill in hot and cold and wet weather, and walks on country roads the rest of the time. I was down to 168, and then got cocky and began to eat lots of carbs again.. DUMB DUMB DUMB !! So, back up to 192 I went...

I have learned my lesson I think anyway, and with the help of the Lord, I am going to get my weight back down.

[la.lady]

Diana I have to go back to the Dr. Monday morning to make sure the antibiotics is working. He wanted me to come in Tuesday, but I told him that we are leaving that day.
He gave me 40 pills so that should clear it up. I was feeling rough this morning but am feeling some better this afternoon.

[la.lady]

Kitt I know exactly how you feel about taking mediations that mess with your weight. I too are on some that Dr. Atkins states that can cause you to stall or not lose at all. That is why I couldn't stay on LC, and I got so Lethargic because I am hypothyroid and have to have a lot of carbs to make my thyroid function right.

I am sorry that you have Heart trouble and pray that God helps you in all that you want to do and of course for your Health.

[Kitt*Tenn]

Thanks Patty,
I had my heart surgery 8 and a half years ago .... so I reckon God isn't done with this ol hen just yet. LOL LC WOE gives me so much energy that sometimes I have to take a tylenol pm just to get some sleep.. sheeesh.. But I did manage to lose 2 lbs. this week so far. So, I am very happy with that.

I have to stay outta the heat, or if am in the garden or so, I have to douse myself with cool water just to keep my body cool or I keel.. I used to be able to take a lot of heat before my heart attack, but no more..... That sure did change my life in a big way. But I will not complain.. God saw fit to keep me around, and for that I am so so so grateful.. because when I had the heart attack, I was not saved !!!! If I had died I would be where it is lots hotter than Tennessee in summer... that is for sure..

I work my schedule around what God wants.. so I reckon I will be just fine.. even if I keel permanently, I will be fine.

xoxoxoxo

[la.lady]

Prayer request. Please pray for our neighbor Mr. Jim... Joyce had to rush him to the hospital...thanks...

[Pcola Girl]

I am sorry that I have been away but my computer died on me and I had to go buy a new one. Just got it set up to use.
Sure missed you all to.
Will write more tomorrow when I have more time.

[Star123]

Hi sweet Ladies,

I sure miss you all!!! Sorry that I've been mia for a while. I've been feeling guilty about not getting my act together with my eating, but that doesn't mean I need to hide does it? I guess I've been a bit down, but every time I talk to you Ladies my spirits are lifted up. And I'm so thankful for that. Forgive me, I wouldn't want this thread to end. That would be a shame!!!

I've been struggling with finding the right eating plan and have gotten a bit discouraged about it, but here I am back on the thread. I'm still enjoying going to church and singing in my worship team, which is very rewarding. And I finally got the raise I wanted last week and I'm so blown away by all the blessings that God has given me lately.

The only thing I'm struggling with is my eating, and I'm at the point where I'm down on my knees begging God for help. I've had good days and bad days, but I'm hopeful that He will help me get this area in my life worked out. Man, if He can change my life around for the better like He has been doing recently, then why can't He help me get this compulsive eating under control??? God will help me, amen.

Momma Patty, sorry to hear that you've been sick. I've been struggling with an infection that keeps reaccuring for months now and is making me tired. I will keep you in my prayers and have a great trip, okay?

Mary, Diana, Kitt and those I missed!!!

God bless and keep you all safe, amen.

[la.lady]

girls, I have to be at the Dr. at 8:30 this morning. Pray that my tests turn out normal.. Thanks. Will write more when I get back.

[la.lady]

My tests came out good so I am good to go. We will be leaving tomorrow and for those that didn't see where we are going. We are going to Porterville, Ca. for Henry's Aunt's 95th Birthday Party... I can't chat right now, cause I have to finish the laundry and pack. See ya when we get back. We will be gone 2 weeks. Six days of that is traveling time.

[Determinedtolose]

Hi MP! I'm so glad your tests came out good!!
I'm going to miss you while you're gone!! But I hope that you and Henry have a wonderful time!!

Take care and see ya when you get back!

Love Ya MP!!!

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Tammy,
Gosh, I know the struggles with food, I think we can all relate. But it seems that those of us trying lose, plus being Believers have a hard time dealing with this. Our flesh is so weak in this area. But I really believe that God has given us the foods to eat and He has given us the mind of Christ! We can make the right food choices of what to put in our mouth.

If we know a certain food is going to cause us to gain, then we don't eat it. I also think that exercise is a key to losing. I didn't exercise for a long time and when I did, I started losing inches and feeling better. It didn't show on the scale, but I could feel it in my clothes. To me that was just as important.

I don't believe we have to beg God for anything. He's our Father and loves us, but I believe that He's already given us what we need and that's common sense, right from wrong or how ever you want to say it.
If we eat a dougnut everyday, it's going to make us fat. If we eat chicken, fish and vegetables/salads, it's going to help us lose.

We have a choice to eat the right foods and we willl feel better, our health will improve and we can feel good inside knowing we made the right choice and bring and give glory to God.

We're going to make mistakes with our eating. We are not perfect and we will fall, but we have the choice to get right back up and start again. We don't have to beat ourselves up about it because this gives the enemy pleasure in knowing that we, the Body of Christ, are going to dwell about something like this and allow it to affect us. But we can shrug it off and just keep going and know that we are victorious in our weight loss!!

Honestly though, I know when I start thinking a little too much on myself as to why I'm not losing. The Lord will remind me it's not about me, it's about Him and my focus can't stay on me. So I'm constantly thanking Him for all that He has done in my life and put my eyes back on Him.

We can't let anything, exalt itself against the knowledge of God. I know it's hard, but it's something to be mindful of.
2 Cor 10:4-6 says,
4) For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5) casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6) and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

Tammy, I hope you just reflect on the things that God has given you to use in your life.
Paul says this in 1 Cor 6:12
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

and in 1 Cor 10:23
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.
So even though we can do anything or eat anything, that doesn't mean that it's good for us or that it will build us up. We don't have brought under the power of anything as Paul says.

I know Tammy that you are able to resist the foods that will cause you to gain. You have the Spirit of God in you and He will be with you to help you as you make the right choices.

Eph 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Love ya!!!

[la.lady]

Oh my Diana, does that mean that I have to give up Ice Cream??? Just kidding but, Ice Cream is my weakness. I refuse to worry about what I eat while I am on the trip. This is a once in a lifetime trip unless our little Auntie lives to be 100, then we will take another one to help her celebrate...

I have just about got my packing done. I have one more capris that I am drying after this load that I want to take.

I may check-in later...

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by la.lady

Oh my Diana, does that mean that I have to give up Ice Cream??? Just kidding but, Ice Cream is my weakness. I refuse to worry about what I eat while I am on the trip. This is a once in a lifetime trip unless our little Auntie lives to be 100, then we will take another one to help her celebrate...

I have just about got my packing done. I have one more capris that I am drying after this load that I want to take.

I may check-in later...

LOL!! You know what I mean!
I would be having fun too if I were to go on a vacation so enjoy yourself.

Okay, try to check in one last time before you have to sign off!

[Pcola Girl]

Star, I to am begging God to help me lose this weight, I hurt so bad all the time from this arthritis that I don't know if my old knees can stand anymore of my weight on them.
I am keeping my faith in Him though to help me because I know He will help me in His time.
I will pray for us tonight Star that we can lose it though Gods help. I know we can.
I get so depressed when I goof up on my eating,,especially when I know I shouldn't be eating wrong in the first place.
Star write me sometimes ok.

Hope the rest of you are doing well with your eating to. Are you all doing any exercise along with your low carb eating?
I have been getting in our pool everyday and swimming some and doing some water aerobics. I need to get my knees and legs strengthen some so I can walk better.
I stayed so inactive so leg that I just lost all the strength in them.

[la.lady]

Mary I so wished that I could take all your pain away. My Mother had Rheumatoid Arthritis, and she suffered for many years.. May God Grant You Healing In Your Body. Thank you Jesus...and may he bathe you in warmth, so that you don't suffer anymore.

[la.lady]

Originally Posted by Star123

Hi sweet Ladies,

I sure miss you all!!! Sorry that I've been mia for a while. I've been feeling guilty about not getting my act together with my eating, but that doesn't mean I need to hide does it? I guess I've been a bit down, but every time I talk to you Ladies my spirits are lifted up. And I'm so thankful for that. Forgive me, I wouldn't want this thread to end. That would be a shame!!!

I've been struggling with finding the right eating plan and have gotten a bit discouraged about it, but here I am back on the thread. I'm still enjoying going to church and singing in my worship team, which is very rewarding. And I finally got the raise I wanted last week and I'm so blown away by all the blessings that God has given me lately.

The only thing I'm struggling with is my eating, and I'm at the point where I'm down on my knees begging God for help. I've had good days and bad days, but I'm hopeful that He will help me get this area in my life worked out. Man, if He can change my life around for the better like He has been doing recently, then why can't He help me get this compulsive eating under control??? God will help me, amen.

Momma Patty, sorry to hear that you've been sick. I've been struggling with an infection that keeps reaccuring for months now and is making me tired. I will keep you in my prayers and have a great trip, okay?

Mary, Diana, Kitt and those I missed!!!

God bless and keep you all safe, amen.

Darling, I know exactly how you feel. I am trying to do better with my eating, but whether I lose weight or not, I have learned to Love myself no matter how much I weigh. That is the first amazing thing that we have to learn.

My Aunt Phil weighed way over 200 pounds and I believe she was the most beautiful woman I ever saw and I never looked at her weight as being offensive. She loved God with all her Heart and beauty shined through her. I don't remember anyone ever saying anything about her weight and that little lady loved to eat. Mom said that she would put a whole jar of mayo in her salad. Even though she was overweight she lived to be a really old woman. She was healthy even though overweight. God made us all different sizes and he loves us for who we are, and for not what we weigh Sweetie. Take to Heart that you are very special in God's eyes.

I love you girls and be safe while I am gone.

[Pcola Girl]

Something heartwarming to read...Hope you enjoy it. I sure did.
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I SAW ME
(a bit long but well worth the read)

"I'm sorry. Please forgive me! I don't mean to hold you up," he said as he struggled to get off the escalator.

I'll admit to it. There have been times when walking or driving behind an older person, I've gotten impatient and upset. I've huffed and zoomed around them because I was in a hurry to get nowhere. Perhaps I'm more aware of it now because I see myself there one day soon. Today I saw myself in this old man's shoes and it caused me to slow down, stop, and ask for his forgiveness.

He was about five or six people ahead of me. I was in a hurry and saw him as an obstacle. I've seen people get off the end of an escalator and stop dead in their tracks, gather their things and suddenly there's a pile up of angry people behind them. You can't stop an escalator full of people behind you. Like the Energizer bunny, they keep on goin'.

This man was well aware of the challenge. He tried desperately to step aside. Fumbling with his small packages, struggling to gain his footing, you could see how troubling this was for him. "I'm sorry. Please forgive me! I don't mean to hold you up," he said as he struggled to get off the escalator.
I suddenly saw this in a whole new light. It was like I was watching my future. I felt sorry for him. I felt sick to my stomach because this man was apologizing to everyone, when we should have been helping him and calming his fears.

One by one, people zipped around him. I heard a few angry comments whispered as one lady passed by him.

I saw me.

By the time I got to him he was just about steady on his feet.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know there was more," he said.

"No, sir. No more with me," I said. This really hit me hard. I realized right then how sad it was that the world was in such a hurry. That, of course, included me. But...no more with me. Count me out.

This wonderful man paid his dues. For whatever time he had spent on this earth, he most likely walked many rough roads and too many important miles. Now he should be apologizing for moving slower?

My heart ached as I looked into his eyes. I wished that I could see what he had seen all those years. His face weathered from life itself, was creased and wrinkled. The small soft pockets under his eyes and the gentle lines that curved up and around them told me he had many happy moments, too. Those were traces left behind from laughter and a smiling, happy man.

"My friend, can I help you with those things?" I asked.

Hesitant at first, he finally said, "Well, yes, thank you!"

I placed my hand under his left arm and walked with him a safe distance away from the rush of people.

"So what are you shopping for, sir?"

"Oh, just a little something for my neighbor. She's a young mother raising kids on her own. She's always so nice to me. I thought a box of candy for Mother's Day..." he said, stopping suddenly as he searched the inside pocket of his sport coat.

"Do you need something?" I asked.

"Oh, no. Here. I think I have it right here. I always carry them with me," he said. Then pulling out a hand full of papers he shuffled through them and handed me a business card that read:

"John A. Pomicter. Friend to all...enemy to no one! I said a prayer today and you were the answer. Thank you!"

"That's for you,"