Weight unknown...

Sorry, I know I am behind again, but I didn't have class this last Thursday because Ginger (our teacher,) was seriously sick. So I decdied not to post because I don't really have an update, but not knowing how I was doing was killing me so I pulled out my scale at home. No mind you it may be off from what the church scale says. I am trying really hard not to put to much stock into it, but when I weighted myself on it on Saturday it said I weighted exactly 200lbs. So, now I am even more anious for Thursday, but like I said my scale could be way gracious I might not have lost anything the last week and a half, which is fine. I will be ok with whatever God has allowed to happen, or not happen.
One other tiny piece of news. I went jean shopping today. The jeans I got in December where getting a little big and all the clothes are 70% off right now at Fred Meyer's so I got a couple pair. Here is the weird/exciting thing, one pair is this plan old pair of levis...a size 16. The other is a really cute pair of Angel brand jeans, yeah they are a size 20. So the fact that I am wearing two totally different sizes in jeans and that I didn't weight in last week is really making me curious. I will be sure to let you in on the number on Thursday. Ok well that is all. God Bless all! Thanks for stopping by!!!

God is good!!!

Ok take 2. I just lost my whole big blog I was typing so I'll just give you the exciting facts. This last Thursday at FP Bible Study I weighed in at 206...That is a total of 7 pounds gone in one week. I am beyond excited! My goal for this round of First Place was/is to be under 200 pounds. And once I reach that goal I will be treating myself to a pedicure. Good motivation, I think. Also, I have another little goal. Last year for Easter Brianne wore the absolutly beautiful dress. It is a size 16. My goal is to fit that dress in time for Easter this year. That gives me 10 more weeks. I think that if I stay disciplined I can probably do it. Brianne doesn't know what she weighed when she wore the dress, so I don't have a good reference, but I'm close to fitting it now, so I just have to keep my eyes on Jesus and trust him to accomplish exactly what he wants to in me. Well, I hope this is a bit of an encouragement to anyone who read it. If nothing else it just confirms all the scripture about God being able to preform Miricales. He took a 243 pounds 24 year old and has shrunk her to a 206 pounds motivated, energentic 24 year old ready to loss even more. "God you are good. Thank you for starting a good work in. I trust you to see me through to the very end!"

"150lbs here I come!!!"

Hey all! I am finally back. Wow, I'm really pretty lazy about this. I really only stay on top of blogging when I am going to first place. So there is my first bit of good news I am back into a new First Place 4 Health Bible study and yes I am loving it! I liked the last one a little better, but God is sure meeting me where I am at this time. Okay, well, let's get to the numbers shall we. At my last First place class (the one right after Thanksgiving,) I had already managed to gin back 2 pounds so I ended that session weighing 214lbs. Not bad, if I say so myself. It is so true all things are possible through Him who gives me strength. So again thank you Jesus!!!
Well, I wish I could say I stayed perfectly on track over Christmas and through Brianne's wedding, but between the cookies, the 3 birthdays, and the left over wedding cake I gained back 6 pounds. Not a fact I am proud of at all, but I let the temptation get to me and it won. Several times obviously. The good news however is that 3 weeks ago this coming Thursday I got back on track and I am moving forward again. In the last few weeks I have been getting up early everyday to start the day right with my Bible study and usually a 30-50 minute workout video. I have been trying to work fat free ilk into my menu, and more whole grains. i have also been really focusing on taking a daily vitamin. I have gotten back into the swing of Zumba (still love it!!!) And I'm technically in charge of the ladies walking club at church, which I am so excited about. We walk twice a week to Leslie Sansoe DVDs and get a great work out. It is so fun and I ADORE the lady that come. It is a small group for sure, but we have HUGE potential. Anyways, with all this going on God has removed another 7 lbs off me. I am now back down to 213lbs. Still higher then I wanna be, but the number isn't going up. So that is awesome. My goal for myself in the next 9 1/2 weeks is to break back into the 100s. 14 pounds is really all that I am currently worried about. Anything beyond that is an incredble gift, but 14 lbs is the goal. I know that God will help me get there. I just need tyo focus on Him and let Him lead the way. I am ready, willing and excited to see what the Lord is going to do with me in 2009!!! Thanks all for stopping by. I will update you soon.