Saturday Morning

So I am home from my weigh-in and it surely wasn't what I had hoped ... 0.8 loss ... which, shoot, a loss is a loss and I'll take it. I am down 8 lbs now in 4 weeks which I need to celebrate! I had great work outs this week and I know I am on the track to a healthier me.

I am a work in progress and this transformation doesn't happen over night ... although, how awesome would it be if it did? (Joking ... kind of?!?)

I have to remind myself that I am 6 years older too than I was the last time I really committed to this weight loss journey and things slow down right? I've always had a sucky metabolism, so this shouldn't be anything new really ... My body will lose, lose, lose then hold ... and I am in a hold ... so I will really kick it up this week and hit my 10 lbs loss next Saturday. This is my goal.

I don't want to sound like I am making excuses ... being older and blah-blah-blabbity-blah ... I am a healthier than I was 4 weeks ago! My clothes fit better than they did 4 weeks ago! I am proud of myself!

Last Tuesday at my Mom's group, which I was so thrilled to be at, I really miss the fellowship with my friends ... the speaker talked about how your kids should catch you praying ... they should be able to walk into your room and see you on your knees. I related that to my better health journey as well ... I want my kids to see Mommy eating healthy and stand at the finish line to watch me run across ... I want my children to grow up in an environment that promotes exercise and healthy life choices.

I gotta get in the shower and then I am taking Matthew down to Children's Hospital to get casted for his new back brace. I am hoping and praying this will be the 1st time he doesn't cry and completely flip out.

I keep hearing in my head, "Be Still and know that I am your God" ... This is what God is telling me right now ... Be still and know that you are a work in progress and -0.8 is fabulous. Be still and know that I am already at Children's waiting for you and will give your son peace. Be still and know that this journey you are on will bless your family in ways that you can't even imagine. Be still and know that I am working in your life and other people can see me through you. Be still and know that I am your God.

I will be still God and just rest in your peace, You know, and for that I am overwhelmed with thankfulness. Amen.