Long time....no talk!!!

I went back and checked the last time I posted anything here at "Gettin' Thin....Together", and would you believe that it's been almost exactly a year....to the day.  

It was June 23, 2010!!! Thank you, Ms. Donna, for starting it back up so that we can all be here to support one another and offer advice and tips.

  I wanted to post this today....because tomorrow....is "THE DAY"!!!  

I know we shouldn't put off until tomorrow what we can do today....but since tomorrow is the 21st....and my birthday falls on the 21st (of January)....I thought it would be quite fitting to let June 21st be when I begin this journey once again. 

As I've shared in the past....I've had a weight problem my entire life.  Even at a "normal" weight....it's still a problem in that it always seemed to consume me....physically, emotionally....and even spiritually.  Since my highest weight, I've lost about 60 lbs....loosing 40 of it last year.  I've gained about 7 lbs of that back and want to get back on track before it gets too out of hand.  So...if y'all get a chance....offer up a little prayer for me in the morning.  Loosing weight is hard....and I don't really want it just for me....I truly want it and everything that I do to be for HIS glory.  

And...the way I sometimes eat....certainly brings no glory to HIM at all!!!

:*(

HOPE each of you has a great week....you're in my prayers, too!!!

Blessings to you.....Deb

To God be the glory

My weight is coming off very, very slowly....which can sometimes be quite frustrating.  I want to jump on the scale and see a 5 lb loss every single week.  Well...at my age...that's not gonna happen unless I'm on "The Biggest Loser" and exercise 8 hours every day and have a personal trainer telling me what I should and shouldn't eat!!! 

I wrote a post on my blog today titled, 
"To God Be the Glory", 
and it explains why sometimes I feel I don't loose like I would like...it's because I try to take the credit for any accomplishment....instead of giving the glory to HIM!!!

If you get a chance, I would love for you to check it out....To God Be The Glory!!!

Blessings to each of you....Deb

Hello......anybody home!!!

It's a bit sad to admit....but it looks like our "Gettin' Thin Together" blog has somewhat gone the way of a lot of my "diets". 

It's just not working out like I had thought it would!!!

I hope that each of you have found since we started this journey....what works for you. 

For me....it's keeping up with my walking.....eating smaller portions....cutting back on my bread....and drinking my water!!

Hope to hear from some of the rest of you to let us know what's going on with your journey...and what's working (or not working) for you!!!

Blessings to each of 'ya!!!

Grillin' Out for Memorial Day

Hey, All.  

Just a quick little post to tell everybody I hope you have a wonderful....happy.....safe....Memorial Day weekend!!!!  

If you plan on grillin' out....I have a little tip.  Use ground turkey instead of ground beef.  I love ground turkey and we rarely buy ground beef any more.....haven't for years.  It's really good in chili, too.  I made a huge pot at CHRIST-mas and my brother bragged and bragged on it.....made his sister feel really good!!!  

Another healthy tip....boneless, skinless chicken breast on the grill!!!  Also...veggies are great grilled....just take a piece of aluminum foil....lay your veggies on it....sprinkle with a bit of olive oil...and grill until tender!!!

Blessings to y'all!!!

More about my journey

Hey, Everybody!

I've added a "Weight Loss" page to the top of my blog that took me several tries to write.  It was difficult to share some of the pictures of me taken during the past 5 years.  I just hope (my favorite word)....that this time next year I can post a picture that I can be proud of!!!

If you get a chance, check it out....here!

Blessings to each of you!!!

 

A Discovery

I read what Ms. Donna wrote on Monday and so much of it rang true with my own weight problem.  I have known for quite some time that I eat too much bread.  When I was younger, I followed after my Mom and ate very little bread....and was able to keep my weight down, even after having Jess (30 years ago).  I started gaining weight in the last 15 years and it's been up and down.  Yesterday, I took an on-line "survey" to determine some things that I might need to change....and guess what????  

I eat too much bread!!!  

Duh!!!!  

I had heard on Dr. Oz that if you're having trouble seeing the scales move it could be because you're eating too much of one thing (bread).  Also...according to the survey....if you eat too much bread/crackers....then it slows down your metabolism!!!  WOW!!  What an ah-ha moment for me!!!  

So...my dear friends on this journey with me....I am going to cut way back on my bread and incorporate more fruits and veggies.   Say a little prayer for me that this is just what I need to jump start my metabolism!!!  

I ate no bread yesterday....and guess what.....I survived!!!

Hope all of you are finding what works for you, too!!!

Blessings to each of  'ya!!

Wednesday Weigh-In

I realize that weighing in once a week was my idea....and I also know that none of us like it....or want to do it....and that includes me!!

But....I hope that for each of you that it's doing the same thing that it does for me....holding me accountable. 

We all have to be held accountable to somebody.  If you work, then you have somebody you have to report to.  If you're married, then you are accountable to your spouse.  And...as a Christian....we're accountable to our Lord.

So....knowing that I HAVE TO WEIGH and report my loss/gain/holding my own to each of you....well, even though I totally dread it....it's gonna be worth it in the long haul!!!

Blessings to each of 'ya!!!

Seven habits that can doom a "diet"

I received this in an e-mail and thought it was worth sharing....

Do you wonder why every time you go on a diet, you wind up regaining the weight — and sometimes even more? Then you’re in “bad company” because most American adults who diet fail to keep the weight off.

Most of dieting is about what goes on between your ears, as in what you know and how you use that knowledge to your advantage. Read on to see how many of these dieting dilemmas apply to you!

1. You give food power. Food can’t “make” you eat it. The way some people talk, you’d think a candy bar holds them down, forcing them to chew and swallow, too! YOU have the power to say “no,” so do it.

2. You think there are “good” and “bad” foods. Wrong! Food does not possess human characteristics. Food is food: fatty food, salty food, low in saturated fat or high in fiber…it’s ultimately your choice.

3. You think a diet is something you “go on.” And then you “go off” it when you lose the weight. For instance, “I lost 12 pounds, so now I can go off my diet.” This recipe for failure means you’ll most likely regain the weight, just like the majority of people who lose weight and regain it.

4. You think you can lose weight without exercise. It’s possible to lose weight without exercise, but most likely the weight is going to come right back once you stop “dieting.” Increased activity, even walking briskly, is associated with permanent weight loss.

5. You eat the same fruits and vegetables every day. That’s like playing only four numbers in the Quick Pick Five. You can’t win unless you fill in the whole card. Increasing variety provides better nutrition and more phytochemicals to defeat disease.

6. You think that all fats are bad. In fact, some fats are health-enhancing, like omega-3 fatty acids in fish and those found in nuts and seeds. But beware of trans fat in fast food and packaged foods and limit saturated fat in whole milk, dairy and fatty meats.

7. You’re drinking too many calories. If you think a glass of soda is bad but juice or sports drinks are good, think again. Juice has the same calories as soda and no fiber. Eat your fruit; don’t drink it. Sports drinks are usually full of sugar: Drink water and eat an orange instead.

Blessings to each of 'ya!!!

If my scales could talk.....

.....here's what they would say....

....or....

....that voice could be my own.....

And....here's what I would love for them to say....

....sometime in the not so distant future....

A girl can dream can't she?!?!?

Hope all of you are having a good weekend....just wanted to send out some encouragement and blessings to each of 'ya!!!

Devotion for Dieters

This was this morning's devotional....
....thought y'all might want to read it, too!!!

Matthew 6:25 (NLT)
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?

When I began to diet, I realized how much of my time was spent with something to eat or drink in my hands. Before the diet, I had something in one hand or the other almost all the time. I used to spend a lot of time thinking about where I would eat, what I would eat, and how much I would eat. Food was an idol in my life. How foolish it is to live like that! There are so many things in life that are more important. Spend time in prayer and contemplation, asking the Lord to open the eyes of your heart to all the wonderful things you have missed for so long.

Today's thought: I want my life to be much more than food and drink!

Blessings to each of you!!!

Congratulations.....

It's me again....I seem to not  be able to shut up today, huh?!?!?

I just wanted to say "Congratulations" to each of you who "weighed-in" on the McLinky that Ms. Donna provided for us. 

You girls are doing great!!!! 

I'm so proud of each of you!!!

Blessings to each of you!!!

It's me again....

Don't mean to hog the blog today....but I just found this over at Living Locurto.  She has some really neat printables and she's offering some things today that I think y'all might be interested in!!!

So....go check her out!!!

Blessings to each of you!!!

No Lie....

.....my scales won't work!!!

Ladies....please don't think I'm tellin' a big fat lie!! 

I got on my scales to weigh this morning...and they would do nothing. 

I think it's probably just the  battery, so I'll get one today and see if that's the problem. 

But....I'm thinkin', too (I know I do way too much thinkin')....but maybe....just maybe....God doesn't want me to weigh every day.  I'm so serious.....I get very discouraged when I weigh every day if I don't see a change in the scales.  Maybe this is different for each of us...but I've always had a problem with this!!!

I was flipping thru the current Prevention magazine and there was an article about weighing.  One lady weighed herself several times during the day and kept track of what she ate/drank, and when she went to potty (a little TMI, I know)....but during the course of the day her weight fluctuated FIVE WHOLE POUNDS!!!

I've tried weighing every day....and it just serves to disappoint me...and I just think

"what's the use"....

....and I go back to a lot of my old eating habits....

(you know....being selfish and "treating" myself to something "sinful").

And...isn't it a bit odd (not really....it's not odd, it's God)....that delicious...calorie-filled....chocolate desserts....are called sinful. 

 How true that statement is!!!

Any-who.....I will weigh in as soon as I can get a battery for my scales.

I do know....that I've lost a grand total of 25-30 lbs since I quit work in 2006!!

I gained some back and have lost 10 lbs since the first of the year.

But as for the past week....don't know for sure!!!

Blessings to each of you.....Deb

The Journey

Hey...Deb here...with a few thoughts about this journey we're taking together!!!

Exercise

The only exercise that I will be consistent with...is walking. I absolutely love to walk.  Sometimes, Pappy will tell me that he thinks I need to take a walk....because it helps improve me not only physically...but emotionally....and spiritually!!!  Often when I walk in the mornings, I spend part of the time praying....thinking about things going on in my own life and in my family...and church family.  When I meet up with my walking buddy, Ms. Evelyn....the time goes by much faster....and more often than not, our conversation will turn to the Lord!!!

In the winter-time, I don't do so well because I just cannot make myself work out looking at an exercise video....ARGH!!!

Late Night Eating

Another thing that helps me....is to not eat at night. 

I try to pick a certain time (around 7:30)....and not eat past that time....unless it's a piece of fruit, or something 100 calories, or less.

That seems to be when I want to eat the most!!

This might sound silly...but I really like to go to bed hungry....because then I know that I'm doing something right....and maybe my body is pulling some reserve fat from my belly...thighs....or, bottom!!!

Asking for the Lord's help

I should have listed this one first.  The post I did on feeling like I "deserve" to eat....that was a huge break-thru for me.  I didn't realize until Sunday afternoon that I was being so selfish by feeling that way...and I've claimed a  verse of scripture for my weight loss journey.....

Exodus 15:2 (NLT)

The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise Him. My Father’s God, and I will exalt Him!

Like I said on my blog....I love the part that says He's already given me victory....all I have to do is claim it!!!

Weighing Every Day

I HATE to weigh myself (and I don't like the word HATE at all!!!)....but when I do it every day, one of 2 things will happen.  I'll rejoice in a few ounces....maybe even a pound lost....or I'll get so discouraged that I'll just give up. 

But....I'm determined to weigh every day!!!

Encouraging  Each Other

What I need is encouragement....the only one in my immediate family who will encourage me is Jess.  Pappy loves me just like I am....or so he says...but I know in my heart of hearts that he would love to have back the thin girl he married, and I would love to give that back to him!!! 

Weekly Weigh-In

One last thing....maybe we need to have a day each week that's our weekly weigh-in day....not to tell how much we weigh...but to at least show whether we've lost...or gained....or remained the same...so that we  can encourage each other!!!

Let me know you're thoughts!!!

Blessings to each of you!!!

A Weighty Matter

Since Ms. Donna invited me to join in this journey to be thin.....I want to introduce myself to the rest of you out there who are struggling with your weight right along with me!!!  

Although, I don't think I'll ever be thin....I would like to be healthier!!!

My name is Deb and I can be found at

Jeremiah 29:11.

Maybe before this is over I will feel comfortable enough to let you know what I weigh now....but I just can't seem to bring myself to type out that number and share it with y'all.  Please don't hold that against me!!!

So....in the meantime....I'll just let the pics speak for me.

The first pic was taken in 2006 not long before our first grandson was born

(it's a bit difficult to tell which one of is is gonna have the baby, huh?) 

I'm pretty sure this was my highest weight....but, once my weight got so high....I just quit weighing myself!!!

And...that's a question for the rest of you strugglers.

Do you weigh yourself every day?

(I just noticed....I like that turquoise color, don't I?)

(And, I promise that's not the same skirt in both pictures!!!)

This is the latest pic taken on Easter Sunday!!!

So....if I continue to loose weight at 25 lbs every 3 to 4 years....

....then, I should be at a "normal" weight....

.....by the time I'm SIXTY-FIVE!!!!

Thanks again, Ms. Donna....for letting me join in the "battle of the bulge"!!!

I very much look forward to reading what the rest of you gals have to say!!!

Blessings to you!!!

In His Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!