WWwithGod

WELLLLLLLLLL......here goes. I have been a long time believer in the Weight Watchers program because I have seen what many people have SUCCESSFULLY done with the program. SOOOOOOOOOOOO, why hadn't I been able to successfully make the program work for me???? Well, one good reason -- lack of commitment and determination. Oops, I guess that's TWO reason. There's not much of any other explanation.

I would join Weight Watchers (WW) and do really good for a few weeks, possibly even months and then........I'd stop doing what I did those first few weeks/months that enabled me to walk down the road of weight loss. So, I'd "leave" WW and try something else -- something "new and wonderful, guaranteed to help me lose 100 pounds overnight." Stop laughing, you all know those "guaranteed" programs. You might have even tried a few of them for yourself.

ANYWAY.......one thing that I've always known is that my weight problem is connected to my spiritual journey. God didn't give me a wonderful metabolism that burns calories while I sleep. So what??? I have a metabolism like most of the people in the world and I don't eat properly. I eat the wrong kinds of food. Yes, I can definitely eat a huge quantity of food, but my main problem is that I eat the wrong kind of food. I have been just doing the easy thing and getting drive-through meals OR eating a can of chips OR a half-gallon of ice cream over the course of a day OR eating a whole pizza.

WELL.....As the months into 2001 began passing, my struggle with getting around got worse and worse. I struggle with walking, even short distances. If my life depended on climbing steps, well, there better only a couple and a rail to pull myself up by holding on to it and I'd definitely prefer that there be no one around because I didn't want to climb steps with anyone watching. Life was becoming more and more withdrawn and for those of you who know me, I am NOT a withdrawn person. My life pretty much consisted of work and home, trips into the grocery store ONLY when absolutely necessary.....and that's about it for the last several months. I haven't been going anywhere or doing anything that I am not completely sure I can handle step-wise and walking-wise.

FINALLY, on June 3, 2001, a precious friend sat down with me and said, "Cynthia, this is IT!!! You are miserable. You don't like yourself. You can't breath. You can't function. WHAT are you going to do TOMORROW about your weight?" She then proceeded to say something about loving me too much to watch me continue doing this to myself and ultimately eating myself to a life of non-existence or worse, death. Then she just looked at me.......and waited.......and waited.......and waited.......Her eyes penetrated my soul and touched my pain and although she didn't look away, I did. But I could still feel her looking at me.........and she waited until finally, I only had one answer -- Weight Watchers. Finally, I looked into her eyes and I promised my friend that I would join Weight Watchers that very week.

It will not be a quick journey, but I am determined NOT to quit until I reach my goal. It will become a lifestyle for me. I refuse to give up!!! Regardless of how much it looks like I have given up, I REFUSE TO GIVE UP!!!!! THUS my journey has begun, .......June 5th I joined and on June 8th I went to my first class. There wasn't a class until Friday at noon at the center near where I work, so I joined and got my material on Tuesday and now go to the class on Friday. I found the WW site and message boards early on....however, I missed not having the freedom to talk about Jesus and how He helps me when I seek His strength in my weaknesses. SO, I invite you to join me at a message board developed by a friend of mine for those of us who want the freedom to discuss how important our faith is in our journey. Let's share our triumphs and trials together, always remembering to lift up the name of Jesus and to pray for one another.

"Weight" Watching with God

"Yet those who WEIGHT for the Lord will gain new strength;
they will mount up with wings like eagles;
they will run and not get tired;
they will walk and not become weary."
(Isaiah 40:31, NASB, with a play on a word by Cynthia.)

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created 06/16/01
updated 03/15/05

My Weight Watchers Pages:

Celebrations - BRAVO!!! stars received during class.
Personal Victories - I CAN do this and here are times when I prove it to myself.
Photos - Watch the ME hidden under all this fat evolve.
Tips & Hints - Helpful things I've learned along the way.
Weigh Ins - It's only a number and a gauge as to how I'm "working" my WP.
Walking with Jesus Daily -- See above information about WWJD.

BEAUTY FROM ASHES (BFA) is NOW open!!

If you are a woman who desires to allow Jesus to turn your ashes into beauty, please check out Beauty from Ashes, a message board developed by a friend of mine. We are a group of Christian women who are choosing to walk with Jesus and striving to be more like Him in our daily lives.

As Christians, we often struggle with many different strongholds in our lives and at times we can feel like we are all alone. At BFA you will learn that you are not alone. Joining BFA will help you connect with others who understand your pain, fears and struggles.