This is the time to change

[willlose40]

Well before I did not see this thread to post on here for second time persons as myself so I will keep two journals here or maybe somehow I can get my posts from the journal chat and get them over here. Anyhow I think more then likley I will just keep up with this one, since I have been on the Atkins before. You no what is so funny is that once I mention this way of life to persons that are struggling with their weight then I always get this "Oh that is not a correct way to diet, or you are gona faint, or even make yourself sick" AHHH HUM-BUG to those negative thinkers! I feel like this on almost every diet plan out there there is either diet pills a patch or some tea you need to drink! Also they promise you outragous stuff like you dont have to exercise and still lose weight or eat everything you want and still lose weight!!! ANYhow prayer for one helps me and when I am about to give up especially like I have since JUNE I can reach out and ask for his hand and it is there. This is a prayer that I posted in my other journal hope you find it as soothing as I have.

Help Me Change Myself
Dear God
Thank you that even when I am impatient or foolish,
when I am so zealous to see results
that I rush things and miss the way altogether
You forgive me and help me
to find the right path again.
Today I pray that You would grant me the wisdom, will, and patience
to perservere in the process of change.
Help me to accept where I am right now
With YOUR POWER at work within me,
I can keep my eyes on my true goal
to become the best me I can be--for YOU!
Today I embrace Your loving intentions for me,
and I put all my hope in Your good and perfect timing
Amen.

Always
Yvette

[willlose40]

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Today is another day just here at work and I am undecided if I want to eat eggs, or some cheese or just I should have both. Hummmm

[dreamof145]

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I agree that praying for strength to become healthier is one of the best ways to committ to changing your life. Keep the belief in yourself and it will happen.

[willlose40]

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SHOW ME THE PATH

Dear God,
I admit that I have come to both love
and hate the word "diet."
On the one hand, it represents hope for change.
On the other, it's like a sign flashing "Failure ahead!"
I don't want to embark on another faulty plan, Lord.
I want to embark on a journey with You
that is led by You and depends on Your power.
I can do nothing on my own!
Show me the path that will enable me to change.
Show me, as only You can,
what works for me, what is healthy for me.
I want to think of this venture in positive terms, Lord--
not that I am signing up to be miserable or in want.
I want to learn to feed my body what it truly needs when it truly needs it.
And to feed my soul with the Bread of Life--You!
Today I place my future, my failures, my setbacks,
all of my hopes and plans into Your hands.
There alone will I find meaning
and true success in my life.
Amen.

[willlose40]

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Help Me Stop Indulging

Dear God,
right now, I surrender to You
my temptation to binge,
to rebel, to misuse the food
You've blessed me with.
Fill me instead
with Your Spirit and grace
and grant me the power
and will to Stop indulging
when I am no longer hungry
Thank YOU that, by Your Spirit, within me,
I have the ability to resist
the urge to overeat today.
Amen

[willlose40]

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I feel wonderful today!!! I am tired, I know it is because I am not going to sleep early enough and then I wake up at 5am to start getting everything ready for the day ahead of me, the I put in more time in exercise like how I use to and I feel good! I am so happy that my oldest has finally decided on a school which is Providence Catholic High School so with that being something that has been hanging over my head for some time now i can breath out on this issue!! I cannot beleive the holidays are coming!!

I ROCK!!!!!

Love ya