“God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle.” Exodus 13:18 Being patient with your weight loss journey is probably one of the most difficult skills to master! You start walking a lot; you cut out all junk food…
“Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.” Matthew 11:28 I have this thing about bringing in the groceries from the car. It’s almost like an Olympic event that I start getting myself mentally prepared for as I get closer to home….
A few years ago I was going through a very difficult time. Although I smiled and kept on going as any good stoic Christian girl would, my body could not hide my stress. I started eating like crap—to the point where I had become borderline diabetic. I was exhausted all the time, and despite all…
In January 2017 I started a spiritual journal. The first word in my journal was DISCIPLINE. This was the scripture right under it: “No DISCIPLINE is enjoyable while it is happening – it’s painful! But afterward, there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.” Hebrews 12:11…
When it comes to losing weight, women 40 and older have needs that are quite unique to them. I get it! As I’m 51 and a half years young, I can attest to the changes that my body is undergoing. I can no longer do what I did thirty, twenty, or even five years ago…
“I joined Weight Loss, God’s Way in December 2018. I started the devotions and my weight loss journey the day after Christmas. I have done many sensible and some non-sensible things throughout my life trying to lose the same weight over and over again. Obviously, these never “stuck” because I always left out the most…
Have you ever said any of these statements to yourself regarding your weight-loss journey? “I can’t do it.” “I will just put the weight on again if I lose it.” “I can’t stick to a diet.” “I have a slow metabolism.” “I was not meant to be thin.” “Focusing on your weight can lead to…
Did you ever think you would still be trying to lose weight at 40, and definitely not at 50. “Shouldn’t I have all this figured out by now?” you think. And if weight loss in your 30 and 40’s was hard enough, throw in some erratic hormones and weight loss seems out of reach! What’s…