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.