Word of the Week = REST!

This week's word is REST.

Rest... WOW!  This is something that has ALWAYS been tough for me.  I have never really been one to enjoy slowing down.  It is definitely something I have had to work hard on the past year or so.  I have been making a conscious effort to SLOW DOWN and SIMPLIFY.  Now that it is happening a little more often, I am LOVING it!!!

Our pastor, Greg Sykes, taught us about rest on Sunday.  We have been doing a study in Hebrews for the past several weeks.  I am amazed at how applicable each week has been to my life RIGHT NOW.  Coincidence?  I think not!  This week, we were in Hebrews 4:1-11.

Here is a link to Sunday's sermon.  It was wonderful!  I am so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful group of individuals who come together for the purpose of glorifying our awesome God!


Here is Rest - Hebrews 4:1-11

NEW!

Okay, I have NEVER posted before and after pics.  I honestly did not take any the first go round.  Sure wish I would have!  SO... tonight I WILL have Mike take some yucky, unflattering "fat" pics of me and I'll post them tomorrow.  Fun stuff, huh?  I am finally going to do this because I know it will motivate me.  Something has got to give!

I just weighed.  I weighed later in the morning and had already gotten into my jeans and outfit for the day.  I'm going to use that as my excuse that I've gained 1 pound.  :(  

182... yuck.  It is okay though because it is a new day of a new week!  

It is Easter week!  We had the opportunity to spend yesterday with the sweetest little group of 2 year olds, the Honeybees.  I really think Mike may enjoy subbing in their class more than I do.  It is TOO cute!  Yesterday we taught the Honeybees all about Palm Sunday.  They were so sweet as they waved their palm branches and shouted their verse.

"Hosanna!  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."  

--John 12:13

Today's breakfast is YUMMY!  Last week I posted about the Cinnamon Chex with raisins.  Today I cut up some strawberries and put them on top and it's WAY better!!!

Cinnamon Chex, Sliced Strawberries, and Skim Milk

My word of the week is going to be NEW.  I've chosen this word because it is a reminder that HE makes all things NEW... even me!

I Expected Worse

I replaced the batteries in the Wii Fit board and weighed this morning.  I honestly expected it to be in the upper 180's, possibly even in the 190's.  It is no secret that I have not done well for about the last 10-12 months.  I could make lots of excuses for this, but I will not.  
I knew what I was doing every time I made unhealthy choices.  I knew my weight was (once again) spiraling out of control.  My clothes got tight.  I got out the last few pair of "fat pants" that I owned.  You know what I am talking about.  We all have them.  A few months ago, those pants started getting tight.  Hello, tummy...
I have always been one who does best by weighing myself daily.  For about the past year, I have not.  In fact I haven't even owned a functional set of scales.  
Experts say to NOT weigh daily.  It seriously helps me stay on task though.   Seeing the difference in my daily weight will either motivate me to keep up the good work, or to try harder to make better choices that day.  I do not let it depress me if I have gained a pound one day.  I know that weight changes daily in either direction.  If I am up a pound one day, I just try harder to make healthy choices so that the next day my weight will (hopefully) go back down to where it was.  No big deal!
Okay, I'll cut to the chase.  After weighing in this morning my weight was...

181.5

Not as high as expected.  WHEW!  I also got out last summer's capri pants and they still fit!  Of course they are not as loose as they were, but they are on and comfortable.  Yippee!  

I still am focusing on SELF CONTROL for the week.  

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." 

          -2 Timothy 1:7

I need to set some short term goals for myself.  Any ideas?  How often do you weigh yourself, and why?  I would love your input!