Lose Weight: Be God-Centered (Day 30, the Beginning)

Very, very god information. Thank you so much JP

Since the beginning of the year I have lost some weight, but more importantly, I've become much more CONSCIOUS of myself, my motivations for overeating and my goals. I intend to make mindfulness a permanent part of me.

I also would like to thank Dr.Chumley for all of the advice. I have been going to Bible Study and the last month was focusing on God being the center of our lives. Since I started focusing on that at the beginning of my day things have been calmer and less stressful for me which has helped with my weight loss journey. I have lost five pounds and one dress size. As you say it is the beginning and not the end of a life long change for me.

When the stress begins to pile on, I sometimes don't realize it right away, and begin to lose my connection with my higher power, but I notice the difference and miss it. When this happens, it takes some time to get back the feeling, the "connection" and I always realize that I am trying to control things. When I can finally "let go" and stop trying to push things or control things that must happen in their own time, the stress dissolves and I find myself smiling and relaxed again. I have always eaten from stress and repressed anger, letting go and being mindful has helped me to realize when I'm eating from anger, and sometimes from boredom or lonliness. I've lost 4 lbs this year so far, and now the added problem of a high cholesterol and higher than normal has made it more important than ever to get my weight under control. One more thing, a close friend has been alcohol free for 13 years this week. She reminded me that I only need to worry about today-just get through one day at a time, its much easier than thinking that I have 50 lbs to lose, and that it might take a year to do

I've lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks. Thank you for all the advice.

I tell myself one day at a time. If I get a small break at work, I do some lunges and squats. I try to walk to the store, library, and bank. (I live in town.) I have been buying more fresh fruit and vegetables. I would like to go vegetarian, but I like meat, fish, and chicken. Some days are better than others. At a recent funeral I attended, I ate badly. But the next day I worked at doing better. My daughter-in-law and I both want to lose weight, so we are supporting each other. I have a mother who gives me a hard time about my weight, but I ask God to help me resist the junk food, and I am improving.

Thank you so much for your encouragement- That is the absolute truth to keep everythings GOD CENTERED and focus on God not ourselves-He wants us to come to him and he just waits while we try to do things "our way" and we go around and around til we have no hope and only then we ask for his help.How much easier it would be if (I speak for myslef) we would just learn to give it to him first and stay focused. I will kepp you all in my prayers. Thank you too for this devotion that you make possible for us. :)))