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Proud Momma Today!

:rolleyes:Well I did do something right, I have one of the most beautiful daughters in the world. We have only got the sneak preview photos to add today from the wedding, (took over 1,500) and I will go broker (yes I said broke-er! LOL) buying them when we see them all. This guy is great. You can see his work at chrisvisualphoto.com :thumbup::wub:[ATTACH]424[/ATTACH] :wub:[ATTACH]425[/ATTACH] :wub::wub:[ATTACH]426[/ATTACH] Just click on the photo to enlarge them. The lighting he uses is fantastic. You will see more with ME in them in a week or so. They are on a Honeymoon to Belgium and Germany at the present time, son-in-law is full German and still has relatives they will visit with while there. My baby is off to see the world and has the whole world ahead of her!:tt1:

janetsjourneytoslim

October 14, 2010

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Went to Disney~Playing with Grandchildren is so much FUN!

Losing these extra pounds is wonderful! One of the things I wanted to accomplish is being able to get down and play with my grandchilden! My oldest grandson Dylan just turned 7 and I took him to Disney World~all four parks in five days. We took one day off to swim in the pool and get in the hot tub and shop! I was able to walk without giving out of breath, ride ALL the rides with him, even Splash Mountain and Mission Space, (although I can say I have been there~done that) which were very scary even for me. I FIT in all the rides, did NOT have to have anyone PULL me out of them, Had a BLAST at 58! I just realized, that I FEEL YOUNGER!!! Taking off weight is Wonderful, no I have NOT lost 100 lbs, NOT met my personal weight loss goals yet, but I AM getting there with the help of the LapBand AND I am reaching the goals I set for my life changes and it feels good. I did not overeat on this trip, we bought groceries and cooked at the Condo, I took Crystal light for my water, snacks that I could have in my backpack, and it was all good. I did have a little of the Funnel Cakes and a Dole Pineapple soft serve as a VACATION TREAT! We had a great week. Then last night went out to eat in Destin/FWB at Fish Lipz on the Gulf of Mexico. I had the appetizer of Crab Cakes, they were so fresh and delicious, All I could eat! Drank water later, FULL! Everyone else had Ribeyes, Salads, potatoes loaded, I ate slow all went down and stayed down. $9.00, I was a cheap date, LOL Enjoyed food and friends we seldom see. I never knew how much fun is was to PLAY until NOW! Thanking God for the Band!:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

November 1, 2010

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Another Gastric Bypass Friend has gained back 15 lbs!!!

I have two close friends who both had the Bypass surgery around 6-7 years ago. This was the same time I WAS considering it too. They lost very quickly and stayed down for around two to three years. Both of them had vitamin defeciencies and health problems. I KNEW I did not want that! I watched one of them very closely, she and I are like sisters although we live about 130 miles apart. She and I now wear the same size clothes! She is afraid that I will out lose her now cause she is gaining! Why? I did hear from someone or read it somewhere, that they will gain around 15 or so lbs back?! She still looks awesome I might add! I still have around 20 something lbs I want to lose and hope to do it within this coming year. Started writing my foods down again daily. And I am getting started back with my exercise routine too so I am working hard for that last 20! Then I can get my Tummy Tuck and Boob Job!!!! Not too bad right now, so my hubby is balking on those extra surgerys but I will win this battle!!LOL This is for ME!!!!!! Of course I will accept the Lord's Guidance in all these matters and we will see. "The Lord says, "I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8 NCV God, I look to you for direction and counsel as I make important decisions in my life. Give me a listening ear to hear your voice and a heart that is quick to obey. Amen. Hope you all are staying the course, keeping a journal and encouraging others along the way. :bored:

janetsjourneytoslim

November 15, 2010

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Do Good Anyway!

:smile:One of the Paradoxical Commandments! If you do Good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Do good anyway! Ever been accused of being a Do-gooder? These Commandments were written by a 19 year old Harvard Student, Kent Keith and have been all over the world! Even Sister Teresa had them hanging on her wall!!! We must try each and every day to do what is Good and Right! Even tho there will be those that don't want or appreciate what good you do, do it anyway! You will be glad because of it and rewarded for it. Those will come to see good in you! Kent M. Keith, never realized when he was only 19 and writing a paper for a college how profound these Paradoxical Commandments for Christians would impact the world. You can find his book "Jesus Did it Anyway" in bookstores everywere. I suggest you purchasing this book, it is such a great influence in my daily life, right next to the Bible! Have a wonderful day all!:rolleyes2:

janetsjourneytoslim

July 19, 2010

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The Flu is going around~Lapband Patients Beware!

:eek:It freaks me out with the winter approaching. Catching a flu bug can be very dangerous. I have been down with the flu for the past three days, and although I felt so bad, I never threw up. I was so afraid that I would start throwing up and not be able to stop. I did get sick to my stomach, and dizzy but fought the throwing up with all my might. Thankfully I had gotten a re-script on the nausea meds given to me by my Dr. before my cruise. I took one of them, let it dissolve on my tounge and it really helped. Repeated vomitting can cause band slippage. So I recommend to all band patients to keep some anti-nausea meds close at hand! I lost over 4 1/2 lbs from this sickness, certainly NOT the way to take the weight off though! I could barely drag from the couch to the bed and DREADED having to get up to go to the bathroom. I think my resistance was down because of the work I did for the wedding of my daughter a week ago. I got TOO tired. We do have to keep a schedule, I have learned that and when we get off schedule, we PAY for it! Well I am on the mend to full recovery today. Back on track again and Praying that all goes well the rest of the week, today is my oldest grandsons birthday and I am scheduled to go to Disney this weekend with him, so maybe I will have the strength and they won't have to push me in a stroller! LOL Here's to a great day to all of you.:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

October 20, 2010

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Dancing is Fun!!!AND great exercise, feeling Alive again!

:smile:WELL I went dancing over this past weekend and boy was it fun!!!!! We celebrated with a friend her 60th Birthday Party, and had a blast. She is a breast cancer survivor and lost one of her breast already and the cancer has come back, so she is taking treatment again. Such a wonderful women and a great leader and motivator. I am a Princess House consultant and she is our upline leader, I have known her and been in Princess House Products since 1999!!! Well we always celebrate after every Rally and she is a Zone Leader and we danced the night away. We all dressed up in 60's attire on Sat. I was (and still am) an old hippie. It was nice to be in skinny jeans and a vest and an afro wig, and not in a Mama's and Papa's ~Mama's long dress covering up my bulges!!!! I saw so many people from all over the deep south that I knew from my heavier days and they hugged me and told me how good I looked, and that is what I really needed to hear and gave me the motivation I needed to come back and get busy losing these last 20 or so lbs! I know it is the most difficult time of the year, but I can do it!!! Yes I can. And if you need Princess House Products and can't find a consultant, message me, I will give you an address online and e-mail to see the catalog, great Holiday specials RIGHT NOW!!!:smile2:

janetsjourneytoslim

November 8, 2010

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Went to bed Hungry!!!

:mad:I went to bed hungry and very dissatisfied. There will be days when nothing agrees with you. Yesterday was my day. I got out in the pouring rain, bought taco shells and came home to fix taco's for dinner. I can usually eat something crunchy like the shell of the taco. Fixed myself one and could not eat it! So I ate the meat filling instead and a little tomato. Waited awhile and drank some soda. Felt good, went to bed, but back up at 3:30 AM it was a huge thunderstorm outside and my stomach was having one inside. I WAS HUNGRY!! When my band gets tight, I sometimes have a cup of hot liquid, like tea or coffee. So I poured myself a cup of hot black coffee and enjoyed that, then I fixed three slices of bacon and two scrambled eggs! A big breakfast is NOT something I usually do. But today I am HUNGRY. I am on the Adkins Diet with the high protein but with some added carbs. Trying to get back into ketosis this week. (fat-burning) It is hard to get going again, but this is the week I AM going to DO IT. I so want these last 25 lbs OFF. I want 10 down by Christmas and the balance off by next March. My Anniversary is the 17th, St. Patricks Day! After this last 25lbs, I will look into the Tummy Tuck! So I have a lot to look forward to! And to work towards as well. This big breakfast should hold me for awhile today, if I can get it all to go down and stay down, if I overeat, I get sick. My tightness is just right, but I tend to keep eating when I am full, old habits die hard!!! Hope you all are acheiving your goals and getting back on track if you are off. Remember to chew, chew, chew, about 30 times for meat, that is the culprit everytime for me! God Bless!:bored:

janetsjourneytoslim

November 16, 2010

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I love my life! Very happy today!

:smile:Life is Good. Look all around you and you have so much to be happy about! Fall is in the air in Florida. I am 94 lbs or so lighter than I was last year this time. I am so happy today. I have a beautiful family with a beautiful daughter getting married in 12 days! Live is good. My new dress fits and looks nice on. I don't feel FAT in it or trying to HIDE a part of my body I don't like!!! I love my life now, thanks to the band and the positive changes in my life, I am very happy today~oh wait did I say that Already????

janetsjourneytoslim

October 1, 2010

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Valentines~Three Weeks Away from Sexy?

Just three weeks away from Valentines day 2010! I really wanted to look good at Christmas, and I guess I did, but not good enough for that Sexy Red Dress yet! Now I have set a challenge for myself to get into something red and sexy for my husband of 30 years for Valentines Day 2010! I have been working out at the Gym since two months after my surgery (7-20-2009) and I am firming up a lot! Actually gained inches this past month, but lost weight too. It has been many Valentines since we married in March of 1979. But I remember the first Valentines Day we were together just like yesterday and exactly what he bought me. So this year "I" am going to give the special gift to him. "Me" wrapped up in Red! I got the sweetest compliment from my husband, "he told me he could love me for a lot longer, now that I have had the band, I would be around and healthy for a long time!" I was fishing for a compliment and I got WOWED! I never thought he felt like because I was FAT that I would not live as long as he did, and he feared losing me. What a revelation! But so true, because of all the co-morbidities associated with obesity! I looked at photos tonight from last July 4, and July 12th, 2009 before being banded on July 29th, 2009. I looked so miserable and my face was so red and I could not stand the heat. That is just not the person I am 5 and 1/2 months later, post band. My God how humbled and grateful I am for the LAP-BAND® Surgery and the knowledge and experience I have gained from having it. My life will truly never be the same. Thanks to all you who post and blog! I love knowing I have your support and understanding as I travel through this life changing and life sustaining journey!:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

January 22, 2010

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Our newest Grandchild is here! Ava Born Yesterday!!!

:wink:[ATTACH]384[/ATTACH] Well she is here and Granny could not be prouder, our Miracle Granddaughter. We prayed 10 years for her and God is good! [ATTACH]383[/ATTACH] She is going to have copper colored hair like her Mom I hope. [ATTACH]385[/ATTACH] So contented. Babies are Gods way of saying the world will go on!:eek:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 11, 2010

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Throwing up EVERYTHING I have eaten today???

:thumbup:Somedays I don't know what triggers it? I just can't eat well at all, not even drink well without throwing it all back up. I had to pull off the road today to let it out, and I had a friend with me, it was really embarrassing! Things that I normally do not have any trouble at all with are NOT staying down! I mean this one time today a wave of nausea came over me that I swear I was PREGNANT again, and that ain't EVER happening again! LOL Anyway, Back to the Protein Shake tomorrow and the water, then to soft food and we'll see. Why is it I can digest peanuts and popcorn when nothing else will stay down?:cool2:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 16, 2010

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Hunger increases at the end of one year with the band! Take a Diet Pill?

:closedeyes:Well, I have to tell you that I don't lie about this band journey! I have started being hungrier at the end of the first year, so you newbies, milk it for all you can get while you are NOT hungry at first. It feels like I am hungrier now, and my tummy growls too, it did not do that at first. I am debating trying to add a diet pill to help with the last 20-25 lbs of weight I need to get off! I am not in a hurry really, but I get worried when the weight just drags or comes off and then right back on, 2 to 3 lbs rolling over and over again is frustrating too. I have heard of some taking a diet pill at the end to encourage the band, should I? Should I not? Anyone done this? I heard HCG is good??? I would love to hear what you did, if you would share. Had a great day with my granddaughter and Mom today! God Bless!

janetsjourneytoslim

August 2, 2010

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Success? Does 10 Sizes smaller equal Success? I think so!!!

:biggrin:Big grin today, Wow I am amazed with this thing called a LapBand, now it really is not around your lap, or even around you stomach???At the top of the stomach just below the esophagus!!! But hey who cares??? It IS THERE, doing its job. Sometimes I don't like it~that is when I am stressed and food is not making its way down like I WANT it to! Probably should not eat those foods anyway. But it has worked a change in my life this past year. We are never satisfied are we? I wish this I wish that, I want to change this and that, but you know what? Success is not in the number of lbs you have lost or even in the number of inches you have shed or even the number of sizes you have reduced to~~True Success is being happy with who you are in the skin you are in and being healthy, I am all of these and more. Thank you Lord for showing me the way, sending me the means to pay for this wonderful LapBand Surgery! Life could not be better today! YAYYYYYYY! I pray for all of those just getting to work on having this surgery, just had the surgery or years past this surgery that you are happy and content and know that whatever or wherever you are along this journey, that you be Happy with life!:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 23, 2010

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Crazy for Corn Chips???

:confused:Don't know why but I have been wanting to eat corn chips lately. I know I should not, but they just make me want them so bad, and they go down so easy! Well one time I was Crazy for peanuts, just had to have them, and they went down fine. Now I eat raw Almonds, although they are rough on the teeth! This is a crazy time for me, I have been adorning a wedding gown today for my daughter, just glued on Hundreds of Swarovski stones to the dress, it is absoultly georgous! She is going to be so beautiful, I have to try not to cry, but it is going to be a sad day as well due to the fact that my best friend her future Mother-in-law Rita passed away back this March with a massive heart attack and then two weeks later her future Father-in-law killed himself over it. Now my Son-in-law has no parents and this wedding is the only HAPPY event for him this year. He is such a good man, and we have known his family all our lives. Rita was 56 and Fred her husband 57. So very tragic. This is all she wanted was this wedding and grandchildren. She will be with us in spirit and every time I hold my grandchildren, I will hug them for her and Fred! Pray that God will bless this union and make a happy day for our children, life is a circle that keeps going round and round, and how did I get here from these crazy corn chips? Nite all.:confused:

janetsjourneytoslim

October 6, 2010

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Lots of Traveling and it is Too Difficult to eat out anymore, I just can't!

:cursing: It just does not agree with me anymore. I just throw money away to try and eat out! Don't eat the bun, the frys or the soda that "Come" with the "DEAL"! Paying high prices for meals I take home to the dog! I just noticed today and my husband said something to me that Su Su is getting "FAT"! He wanted to know what I have been feeding her???? OMG I am making this dog FAT eating the foods I CULL She is going on a diet and the leftovers in the Garbage Disposal!!! LOL There are so FEW places I can eat out, and I know exactly WHAT I can have there too. But tomorrow I am on the road again with a group of my friends traveling for another celebration and friends 60th BD Party. She has had breast cancer and it is back, we are dressing in 60's clothing and singing "My Girl" for her and giving her 60 Red Roses for our love! She is special. I know I will "Brown bag" my lunch and get my protien shake in before I leave in the morning, just got to think ahead with the lapband that is all. Snacks I can have in the purse, check, protien powder in zip lock bags, check! Does anyone out there do what I do???? It helps to keep my weight in check, I am not losing any longer. Got to try to settle down and get back to my routine and diet and more exercise, got Disney out of the way, spent time on the road with my daughter and new granddaughter and now off with friends, So after this weekend, no more traveling till Thanksgiving!!!! Then it will be Home Again, Home Again, Jigggety Jog!!!:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

November 6, 2010

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So who Didn't watch the Season Premier of "The Biggest Loser"????

:frown:I was so sad for the ones who did not get picked to go to the RANCH! A lot of folks looked like they could use the help. I tried not to feel sorry for anyone there, but I could not help it, I wanted to bleed for them. I am so grateful every time I watch that show for what I have now. I would not want life any other way. I admit I need to be exercising more now, that is a downfall of mine, but I know that the LapBand was a lifesaver for me. When I saw the girl talk about her brother who tried out for The Biggest Loser and he died five days later, that just woke me up. We can not wait! I am so glad that I have shed nearly 100 lbs! I thank God every day that I made this decision. The facts that were quoted tonight about Metro Atlanta, out of all the deaths 1/3rd of them are related to heart attacks associated with obesity. Boston was the next worst town! I guess they don't have the room for much gardening. When I visited Boston last year, I was so tired from walking and I just thought that folks from there would stay slim getting in all that walking everywhere!? Well this is really going to be an interesting season, and it is so motivational. Makes me want to get on track and stay there and exercise more, I am gonna love Tuesday nights for awhile.:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 22, 2010

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I found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

:smile: I found a dress to wear to my daughters wedding. I went shopping with my daughter today and I just found the most beautiful dress and jacket. It is a beige gown with a flowing a line skirt, JUST the right length, fits so well. My bust are TOO BIG! I had to get a size 14 (I think this came out of the Jr.s dept) and it is a little tight in the boob section, but hey! I guess I had rather have this problem that not have any thing in that dept. to fuss about! LOL Anyway the bodice is heavily sequined and beaded and the sheer gorgette is light and airy and feels wonderful. So I am HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY again and I can now begin to move on to finishing this wedding planning! Food is on the agenda, did a little shopping today, I made sure to add some of the foods that work well for me, some nice almonds instead of walnuts or peanuts or pecans for me, they are lower in carbs and I can have more of them, and they have NO Salt! We are having pork and beef k-bobs that are seasoned with cajun and asain sauces. Pure protein and easy to eat on a stick! Side dishes include green beans and fruit salsa, and texas cavier! All high fiber, low carb choices. I will have to steer clear of the Chocolate fountain! UGH and the Punch too, loaded with sugars. Wedding foods are so rich!!! I am taking some diet sunkist for my "Punch"! I may have a glass or two of Champaigne or Wine. The wine made here in our town is soooooooo good! Beach Breeze is my favorite!!!! So maybe a tiny bit of Beach Breeze for a daughters wedding will be just right! God Bless you all on you efforts and successes this week.:thumbup:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 23, 2010

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That doggone Crunch n Munch!

:eek:Well I was tempted and GAVE IN to it, with some Crunch n Munch last night. After a day with my girlfriend who is a small petite person who always eats anything she wants, the box of Crunch n Munch was purchased and SHARED on the way home from a road trip. It WAS delicious, but this morning I WILL NOT get on the scale. I bum myself out! Well I got up early this morning and began exercising and cleaning out my car, the trunk and next to wash it! It got too hot out right now, so I came in to Blog a bit. I am going to work off the doggone Crunch N Munch till it is GONE! LOL Don't do like me, don't give in to temptation! It is hard tho when the smell is right there in the front seat with you! God Bless Have a great sunday, going to take my daughters Boston Terrier "Socks" the first granddog home to my daughter who just had the Baby AVA! She will get to meet her new Sister today, I hope they will get along and Socks won't be too jealous~socks is 11 years old in human life! :wink:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 12, 2010

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Misery comes in THREES!

We are sad this evening as we lost my husbands father at 4:40 PM. He was 88 years old and had a long and very interesting life, lots of children and grandchildren and we feel he is in a better place. As we struggle with this tonight, I realized that when I stress, I can NOT swallow food very well so it is harder for me to get any nutrients in. So tomorrow I will go to liquids until I calm down and relax. The LapBand life if one we learn and live on a day to day basis. May not get to be on here for a few days, so please send up a prayer or two for our family! Thanks to my Lapband friends!:biggrin:

janetsjourneytoslim

April 27, 2010

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Stay in God's Presence~Win ALL the Battles you face in life!

:rolleyes:Well yes, Staying in God's Presence, that is the answer my friends. He helps us make all the important decisions in life if we will just rely on him and LET him help us. The Word says that if we abide in the presence of God, He will defeat our enemies, and hide us in the day of trouble. God's attention is on us, but we must keep our attention on Him to enjoy the fullness of His presence in our lives. We must invite God to be involved in everything we do, and then remember to praise Him for His goodness. And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing praises of the Lord. Psalm 27:6 My lesson from this today has opened my eyes, I know that there is not a battle I can NOT win or you either if we stay in his presence. I struggle with obesity! Even with the bands help, we need God's help everyday to live with this in our lives. People will try to sway you, your decisions, your efforts. There is jelousy to deal with, anger management, and we are impatient, but God is in our favor and in control. Praying for a peaceful day for all.:smile:

janetsjourneytoslim

November 17, 2010

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Upset Stomach is not good with the Band!

:eek:Up since 3 Am with an upset stomach! Not feeling good at all, can't sleep! I have been having a lot of digestive problems these past few days, and now this! Going to call in tomorrow to see what I can take for it? Any suggestions? Most meds don't swallow well anyway. But need to get back to normal soon, my daughters wedding is just 12 days away!!! :smile:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 29, 2010

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Listening to your INNER Voices

Tonight is the health and wellness class that I teach, and the Subject is"Listening to your Inner Voices" Good and evil, the voices do speak to us every day, when we listen, we hear both, it is what we do, the decision we make that gets us where we are going. Listen to your Inner Voices, learn to "Talk Back" to them, put them in their place! The voices always come to me before making good food choices. I always want the high calorie choices, it is only natural since those foods taste sinfully delicious. But what a poor result, a weight gain, not a weight loss. What do we want? LOSS So listen to your inner voices and have victory over them.:w00t:

janetsjourneytoslim

January 12, 2010

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Staying the Course, but not dropping the weight.

I feel like I am not dropping enough weight, what am I doing wrong? I am staying under 1,000 calories per day and getting my protien. Started Walking a mile every other day along with some weight work for my arms and body toning. I had my surgery on July 30, 2009, I weighed in at 250.5 and now weigh 228.8. one week prior to surgery I weighed 256.5, but I feel so fat. I know I have lost a lot of weight, but I can't feel that it is enough for the time. I am feeling ashamed and defeated, anyone else experience this?:thumbup::crying:

janetsjourneytoslim

September 23, 2009

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What is our Standard to Compare to?

:smile:One time I was comparing myself to the way I used to be, and I thought, I am not doing too badly. Then God said to me, "But Who is your standard? How are you doing compared to Me? I said, "Lord, I have a long way to go!" Refuse to live beneath the standard that Jesus has set for you. Keep your eyes on Him and tell Him, "Many...are the wonderful works which You have done...no one can compare with You".(Psalm 40:5). His intention was......that (we might arrive) at really mature manhood less than the standard height of Christ's own perfection), the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ and the completeness found in Him. Ephesians 4:12-13 I trust that all of you are having a wonderful Sunday today and finding time to be thankful for all that you have accomplished and how far you have come!

janetsjourneytoslim

October 3, 2010

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Just a few weeks till the Wedding, still 9 to go!

Ok, SO now I have to up my exercise program to push off these added lbs. 9 still to go. I so want to see what a size 12 would look like and "feel" like on. That is my goal, not the weight exactly, but that elusive size 12. I know some people are thinking, a size 12! That is a Fat Persons size. But not for me. I don't want to be a size 8 anymore, I am a Granny. I need a Granny Lap! LOL I am healthy and that is first and foremost important for me. I can live with a 12. Have a Blessed DAY! Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 NLT:smile:

janetsjourneytoslim

August 21, 2010

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