Tamira

And even more important, my halfway point!  My biggest weight loss battle has not been dieting, but exercising.  I made an honest committment to exercise at least 3 times this week for at least one hour and I am happy to see it has paid off.  I know for a FACT that diet AND exercise equals weight loss, but exercise is a major hurdle for me. 

I’m supposed to sign up for a free 2 week trial membership to Curves tonight, so we will see how that works out.  I’ve heard from former members that boredom sets in with their circuit training fairly quickly, so I’m a bit apprehensive about going.  Boredom with routines is one of the main reason I cannot stick with an exercise program.  Wish me luck!

I found a link that links to 65 other web pages that contain low fat recipes.  Enjoy!

http://dmoz.org/Home/Cooking/Special_Diets/Low_Fat/

Well, I’m halfway there and I’m ready to throw in the towel.  Although I have lost 46lbs, I can not see a difference in my body when I look in the mirror.  I sure part of it is because nothing is being toned, but due to various injuries and ailments I can’t do a lot of weight bearing exercises.  I’m limited to cardio, cardio and cardio. Variety is the spice of life, and there is NO spice left on the treadmill!!!

I have read a lot of blogs today from buddies being down on themselves for their food choices over the holiday.  I don’t presume anyone’s religious affiliations, so I hope no one takes offense.  This is a little something from Iyanla Vanzant

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Be willing to forgive yourself…for holding yourself hostage to things God has forgiven you for.

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Dear God:

Thank you for reminding me that I am not guilty. Thank you for reminding me that I am worthy of love. I am entitled to happiness and that you want me to have both.

Thank you for reminding me that while I have made mistakes, I have learned from them things I needed to know about myself.

Thank you for showing me that when I judge myself, others will judge me and when I condemn myself, others will support my efforts.

Thank you for showing me that when I complain about what is missing, I miss the opportunity to be grateful for what I have.

Thank you for forgiving me for all the times I have spoken words of blame and fault-finding. Thank you for allowing me to feel the sting of my own words in the words others have directed toward me.

Thank you for being so patient with my impatience. Thank you for being so giving when I was withholding. Thank you for being so gentle and compassionate with me when I have been so hard on myself.

Thank you for your mercy, God

Thank you for your love, God

Thank you for showing me and reminding me that you are the one who knows me, accepts me, and loves me just as I am.

Thank you for reminding me that I am not guilty. I am growing. I am learning. I am remembering the truth of you, God, which is etched into my soul. I am a child of God. I am freed from all guilt.
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Until today, you may have considered yourself guilty for many things for which God has already offered you forgiveness. Just for today, pray for the ability to experience God’s forgiveness toward yourself.

Today, be devoted to receiving, experiencing and expressing God’s forgiveness as self-forgiveness