I have so many thoughts swimming around my head.  I had previously said that I was going to post on Wednesday about my weight-loss.  I have put a ticker on the side showing my weight loss.  The first week is always good because of the extra water weight that I carry, it comes off easy.  Now it is on to get this "jiggle" gone.

One day we were at the library and Elizabeth was standing behind me.  All of a sudden she started playing with the flab on my legs.  Then she said "Mom you jiggle".  I laughed.  Jennifer was so embarassed and exclaimed "Liz, be quiet!"  The librarian smiled and said, "all moms jiggle a little." 

One of the many reasons I want to get this weight off is to be healthier for my children.  Even one week of eating healthier has given me more energy.  We are getting more school in and Mommy is less frustruated with herself.  I would get tired and frustruated and then loose my temper so easily with them.  They are such precious gifts.

We got our peanuts planted and our Lenten devotional/candles lit. I think Dave thinks I"m just a few cards shy of the full deck.  But he humors me in these projects. 

Speaking of projects, tomorrow I have to post pictures of the fantastic Pinewood Derby car that he and Jennifer have made for the Awana's Pinewood Derby on Saturday.  They are so excited about this project.  He had me buy an extra one for Elizabeth even though she isn't old enough to race.  Today she got her's cut out and the wheels on.  She wants to paint it "smore" color.  Don't know exactly what that color means but it sounds pretty. 

Okay, I have digressed.  Back to weight loss.  I am so thankful for how the Lord is helping me in not being hungry or thinking about food constantly throughout the day.  I enjoy Weight Watchers, because it allows for all types of food.  You don't feel deprived.  You can learn more about them at http://www.weightwatchers.com.

I again don't say this to say it, the Lord is truly providing me a hedge in my mind to food.  Now I have to exercise, I know it will help me take the weight off and tone up.  How do I know all of this.  I have been down this road before, once loosing 115 pounds.  But this time, yes this time is going to be my last.  Dave said to me last night, when I told him this whole story, "yes, I've heard this before".  Plus this time, I am believing God to be my helper through the journey.  By faith I am stepping forward to become a healthy building for the Lord.  In the past when I have lost weight I have become so into "me", it can't be about me.  If I don't loose weight, for a while I can't get discouraged.  Because if the Lord is my helper, I will see the promised land.  Which is good health, more energy, peace and JOY.  Hope this makes sense.

"Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." John 6:35

I'd love to hear more about other's healthy journey's,

Till tomorrow, Lord willing,

Linda