It's Monday Again!

I'll start on Monday. How many times in my life have I uttered those words? I think they are the most ridiculous, preposterous, asinine words I have ever spoken. What is so magical about Monday anyway? If only I had a lifetime of Mondays left...perhaps I would succeed?

Confession...my #1 detriment to permanent weight loss success is my total, complete and utter lack of will power. Well, that and...

I love food, especially sweets and chocolate.
I hate exercise, unless I don't know that I'm exercising.
It's soon to be winter in MN, food is even more of a comfort when it's too cold to be outside.

It's time for me to decide that I am worth it. I am worth the effort that needs to go into this plan. I am worth more than the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup or the piece of apple pie or the ice cream.
I am worth everything God says I'm worth and this time I'm going to make sure I realize that He is my biggest fan.

When I don't want to walk...I will remember this:
Isaiah 40:31: "Those who wait 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."

When I am feeling hungry for absolutely no reason...I will remember this:
Psalm 107:9: "For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, and the hungry soul He has filled with what is good."

and this:
Romans 14:17: "...for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."

And when I want to give up and throw in the towel AGAIN...I will remember this:

"Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit ... therefore, glorify God in your body." ~ I Corinth 3:16; 6:19-20

I can't very well continue to tell God I am here to glorify Him in everything I do and honor Him with my life when I am destroying His temple.

So...once again, here I go in search of More of Him and Less of me!

God bless you all my friends!