The Journey Begins

Well, I've finally done it. I have come to the realization that my weight is keeping me from living the life I want to live and the life God has in store for me. Actually, I've known that for a while now and I'm finally doing something about it. What was it that kicked me over the edge to do something about it? Well, several things really. First of all, I'm a mother of three and can't keep up with my kids. Second, I've had an incentive to join Weight Watchers. Lastly and most importantly, God FINALLY got my attention. Unfortunately God has to wait on me a long time sometimes and he has to scream really loudly!!! This time he spoke to me through a retreat I attended with Growing in Grace, the women's ministry at my church. The title of the retreat was Indescribable. We watched a video by Louie Giglio entitled "Indescribable" and it really spoke to me. http://http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F6D1E19162EE9028

So, why haven't I done this sooner you ask? The main reason pure is simple is that it was too overwhelming of a task!! I have over 150 lbs that I need to lose to be in a healthy weight range. That just seemed like too daunting of a task. I had a drastic amount of weight to lose and I thought the only way it would come off was with a drastic solution. I researched gastric bypass surgery. I have friends who have had great success with this but the more I researched the more I realized it was not the best option for me. I turned to God and prayed for guidance. He came through in a BIG way. First of all my husband's company offered an incentive of 13 weeks of Weight Watchers free. Too good to pass up. Then the greatest answer to my prayer came while attending a retreat with the women's ministry at my church. As I watched the video "Indescribable" by Louie Giglio, God spoke to me and said that if he was big enough to create the universe he's big enough to handle my weight loss! I realized that I had been limiting God and what he could do. BIG MISTAKE!!! Psalm 147:4-5 says "He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!"

I tuned my weight over to God and began my journey to the Promise Land today. I have joined Weight Watchers and decided that for me a lifestyle change is what is needed for this journey. I will be combining healthy eating with exercise. It will be a long journey. As I said, I have over 150 lbs to lose but I have been reminded that my God is HUGE and he can see me through it. I know there will be ups and downs along the way but in the words of Steven Cutis Chapman "so sink or swim I'm diving in."