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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Truth

3/25/2013

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Sometimes the truth is ugly.

*  I currently weigh more than Shaquille O’Neal.

*  Medically speaking, I could l
lose the weight of an average sized person’s whole body and still be considered overweight.

*  When faced with the task of losing 100+ pounds, the odds of success are so low that if you actually succeed, you have a decent chance of making the cover of a magazine somewhere.

*  I sometimes can’t find clothes that fit - even in a plus sized store.

*  I got this way because of my own choices.

*  I could die.  I could die and leave my husband and children without a wife and a mom.

*  Even having this knowledge, I still have a hard time making the right decisions when it comes to my health.

It’s heavy stuff. (no pun intended).  And to be honest, I often find myself overwhelmed with the truth of it all.

But sometimes, the truth is beautiful.

“And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.”  2 Peter 1:4

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”  Jeremiah 29:11

“He gives power to the weak
and strength to the powerless.
Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion.
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13


Now I just need to BELIEVE these promises with my heart…not just with my head.

9 Comments
Trish Preston
3/25/2013 04:56:18 am

Okay. Get out of my head. I literally could and have said almost every one of those statements. My toes are purple.
I was prepared to love your blog. I love it more.
You don't mind if I tiptoe behind you on this journey, do you? I may lag behind sometimes, but you have inspired me to start.

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Jennifer MIlls
3/25/2013 07:44:51 am

Me too!

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Jill Hopkins
3/25/2013 07:33:32 am

You know I am with you every step of the way sister. Dont think of your journey as loosing 100+ pounds. Set small goals. Think of eating healthy, setting healthy examples for those two beautiful boys
God has blessed you with. Im here for whatever you need, education, motivation, accountability. It's all important. Let me know what I can do to help you. Love you!!!

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Jennifer Mills
3/25/2013 07:44:21 am

One pound at a time!!! Reward yourself for small goals. You can do it.

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Jean Murphy
3/25/2013 08:08:58 am

You go Rhonda, I love the Isa.40:29-31 verse. I decided not to send you the grapefruit diet. ( I fear it could not be good for your blood pressure). I do have a link I'm send you where you can enter your daily journey . As you get it set up (takes a couple mins to do) then you enter what you eat daily and it breaks everything you have eaten into Cal, proteins, carbs etc and shows you as you go thru the day the balance you still have. I'm going to start using it too. A friend of mine showed me hers and it really is neat. I pray for you Rhonda and for your success in your endeavor. Philippians 4:13

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jean murphy
3/25/2013 08:16:11 am

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Rhonda here is the site where you sign up. really a neat site and it's free

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Lynn Starr
3/25/2013 09:43:47 am

Rhonda, it doesn't matter if we have 10 pounds or 100 pounds to lose, we all deal with the same feelings and emotions that come with that unwanted weight. I'm proud of you for wanting to make healthy changes in your life for yourself and your family. I am drawing motivation from that for my own weight loss goals. Just remember you are already a beautiful person inside and out, and stay focused on the health issues and how much better shedding a few pounds makes you feel. Good luck!

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Becky Summers
3/25/2013 11:39:46 am

Rhonda, I love you and miss the good old days of high school. I'm so proud of you and look forward to reading what you have to say. None of us are perfect and most of us can relate to you. I got your back if you need it, but you got this!

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Ashley Fields
3/27/2013 07:34:45 am

Rhonda,

You remember my group on facebook a few years ago, called Slimpossible? :) Well, I lost 30 pounds. Low and behold, I have gained every bit of it back. I am an emotional eater. I love to eat. People who do not struggle with this just have no clue. I have so many reasons that I need to lose the weight and get healthy. I am really happy that you started this blog...and I want to do this journey with you. God bless!

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