Day Five - Phase One

"...for though the righteous man falls seven times he gets back up; but the wicked are brought down by calamity." Proverbs 24:16



Have you considered cheating yet? Thought, "oh, one time, one day, one bite, won't matter"? Well the Lord knows I have, and now you do, too. But it does. As my husband says, "It isn't the caboose that kills you, but the engine on the train." Wise, huh? I have experienced that "engine" many times in my life. Not only in the area of food, but this is the main and most frustrating area. So, on this fifth day I am down 1/2 a pound this morning. Very happy with my progress, but very proud of myself for sticking with this for five actual days. If you knew me you would know I have a difficult time following through with my goals or things I start. So, the verse above means so much to me personally. It has allowed me to shed the guilt that attempts to creep back up and keep me down from past failures. I am taking this one day at a time, one step at a time and trying to stay ahead of my weak flesh by utilizing the strength God has given me. I just love that God loves me no matter what!



Suggestions:

1. I think it is time we started actually exercising. Anything. Kickball with the kids, Wii Sports, Wii Fit, or whatever you like - time to move.

2. Keep drinking the water - I would actually encourage you to drink at least 8 oz before you eat each meal or snack.

3. Keep up your daily Bible study. This is really so important.

4. Get your rest and don't feel bad about it.



Menu for today:

Breakfast: two boiled eggs with a little Lawry's seasoning salt on them, two pieces of turkey bacon.

Snack: 15 Cashews

Lunch: Wendy's spicy chicken Go Wrap (not on SBD at all - but this occurred because of poor planning on my part for grocery shopping before lunch - lesson learned)

Snack: Fudgesicle

Supper: Taco Salad (no shells - I also used turkey meat instead of beef and lots of lettuce, and tomatoes. My husband added salsa - another good way to get veggies in)

I was too busy tonight when I had six kids over ranging in ages from 16 mths to 9 years to really think about food for me. It did creep back up when all were in bed and it was the end of the night and I felt like, "whew, now I 'deserve' something." Bad habits are difficult to break. I did not give in.

Onward, Soldiers! This battle is behind us but the war still looms!