Stellybelly

First of all I ‘am so happy that I joined buddyslim! It is so great reading other blogs and being reminded that I’m not the only one! I have developed a much better attitude since being on this site. I have excepted that I am over weight and doing something about it. I am no longer letting my weight consume me!

I started a new diet (lifestyle change) and it seems to be working. I have decreased my sugar intake drastically, eating mostly whole wheat and whole grain foods. I did not realize how much sugar I actually had stored in my body! I read some where that everyone has different body types and you have to figure out what foods (food group) you need to cut down on. For me, I realize it’s sugar and carbs. I do not store them very well! I also have a slow metabolism, so I should exercise more, to burn  it off.

I am also excepting the fact that the highschool me is long gone and I need to concentrate on who I am today! I realized that our bodies are all different and we have to learn to love them.  I have always had Big Thighs and I was never able to except it, even when I was at my lowest weight (around 105) I had Big thighs! I played sports, exercised and still had Big thighs. I have never told any one this, but I actually use to pray to God and ask him why my thighs had to be like that, “Why can’t I just be normal?”  Wow,  now I look back and realize that I was actually insulting my maker! That is me, it’s who I am and I finally except it.  So my perception of myself has definately changed since being on this site………..thanks to the Lord and all my buddy slim friends!!!!! I am now able to concentrate on things that matter, like being healthy and happy!  I hope you all have a wonderful day today, I will say a prayer for all of us!!!!

First, plant 3 rows of peas;
Patience
Promptness
Politeness (to yourself)

Next, plant 3 rows of squash;
Squash self-doubt
Squash indifference
Squash criticizing yourself for making human mistakes
Then, plant 3 rows of lettuce;
Let us be caring to ourselves
Let us start making little steps toward our goals Let us be a person who tries

Finish, with 4 rows of turnip;
Turn up with positive thoughts
Turn up with a Smile
Turn up with a Vision
Turn up with Determination

I love this. I’m not to fond of peas, but these “P’s” are great! Looks like I have a garden to plant

There has been a lot of tears for me this week, happy and sad. Mostly happy though. I have been so amazed with the way that we are all coming together on this site. I believe that there is only one person to thank for this!! “Thank you God!” Our God is so amazing and works in such mysterious ways! Lately only one song comes to mind  and just keeps playing through my head!  Here are the lyrics. I am also going to try and post a link to the actual song. If you have not heard it, I hope you love it as much as I do!!!

Awesome God (Rich Mullins)

Oh when He rolls up his sleeves He ain’t just puttin’ on the ritz,
Our God is an awesome God
There is thunder in his footsteps and lightning in his fists
Our God is an awesome God

And the Lord wasn’t joking when He kicked ‘em out of Eden
It wasn’t for no reason that He shed his blood
His return is very soon and so you’d better be believin’ that
Our God is an awesome God

Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
with wisdom, pow’r and love
Our God is an awesome God

And when the sky was starless in the void of the night
Our God is an awesome God
He spoke into the darkness and created the light
Our God is an awesome God

And judgment and wrath He poured out on Sodom
Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross
I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that
Our God is an awesome God

 The definition of awesome is inspiring awe and “awe” means an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful (dictionary.com).  The word awesome is such a powerful word and I think it describes Our God perfectly!!!

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Hope this works!

 I woke up this morning feeling rejuvenated and at peace with myself.  I am truly grateful to have found this site!  I want to thank all of you for the encouragement and inspiration that you give me each day. I hope all of you have a wonderful week!!