Weekly Weigh-In

Physical Weigh-In
Week #1: +/- 2.2 pounds
Total Pounds Lost: 2.2

This past week, I diligently tracked points and set up my own Weight Watchers system. I tracked, I ate little, I felt hungry all week. 

The thing is, I feel a million times better already. It is amazing the difference that it makes when I am making smarter choices with what I eat and having to choose to eat healthier and "earning" my sweet snacks. 

Spiritual Weigh-In
Philippians 2:14 - "Do everything without complaining or arguing."

This verse was in part of my devotions this morning. It caused some serious confession time and some long needed forgiveness and a slap in the face reminder. You see, my 2 1/2 year old precious daughter soaks up her surroundings like a sponge. Lately, she has been "re-enacting" things that her Mama does (that's me). This verse today reminded me that not only should I not be complaining (what do I have to complain about?), but God pointed out to me that I have a child in my home that is looking to me to learn how to have a relationship with the Lord. If am spending my time complaining around her, to her or about her, what does that teach her about my love for the Lord? 

What does it say when in response to someone asking how Emma is doing I respond with "she's been kind of a bad girl and is really frustrating me sometimes with her fits."  "I just don't want it to be my kid that's in trouble." "She's normally so good and I don't understand why she has been having so much trouble lately." 

How would it make me feel if someone said those things about me? 

Lord help me to speak kindly of Emma, Chris and anyone. Let no bad thing come from my mouth and let my lips only ever speak Praise and whatever is needed to BUILD UP my child, my friend, my husband, myself.

P.S.  Shout out to Amy Jo for the accountability email. Shout out to Joanna for the texts and emails of encouragement!