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Year Two, Day 221: The Proof is in the Pudding!


Ok. There is no pudding. I do not like pudding.  But that was the expression that came to mind. And I did wish to grab your attention!

I am so happy!

Even though my head feels like it is stuffed with cotton. And my throat feels like I swallowed a hot coal.

Look at the chart above!  I have been frustrated with my lack of progress in losing weight and getting in shape.

But today, since I have extra time on my hands (I have been practically homebound for the last 4 days, except for playing the homeless lunch yesterday), I am reading through my old posts.

I was a little disconcerted to find that I was the same weight and measurements about one year ago.

Then I went to my weightcommander.com page.  I found that I could download the image of six years of Sunday stats! Granted, I did not always input my weight.

But, approximately six years ago today I was hovering at about 224 pounds.  Today I am 189.  I have managed to lose and keep off 35 pounds!

Now of course, the problem is I am wanting to lose about 50 more pounds. And I do not want to take six years plus to do so!

But...I was not as focused six years ago.  I have just begun to focus on more exercise and healthier eating one year and 221 days ago.

So there!

I managed to get out a bit today. Went for yet another pho lunch date with my son.  As I ate the steamy, rich broth, I could feel my sinuses open.  Pho is our family`s tried and true cold remedy.  I like number 11 with lots of hot sauce and extra onions at Pho Vietnam in our hood.   Accompanied by hot tea, ice water, and plenty of napkins.

Number 11 at Pho Vietnam:  Cold be gone!
I think one more day of bed rest and then I am getting back to life!

While at lunch, I shared with my son my experience with Tim Tebow yesterday. Ok, let me rephrase that. A spiritual experience. Inspired by Tim Tebow.  Not sure if my son was as inspired as I was. But he was interested. I showed him a picture of Tim with Ephesians 2:8-10 written on his eye black. That is an image that you cannot unsee:



I also read Ephesians 2:8-10 in my study bible at home.  I looked up the commentary in my bible about this passage.  My heart nearly stopped when I read:

 "We are God`s workmanship (work of art, masterpiece). Our salvation is something only God can do. It is His powerful, creative work in us. If God considers us His works of art, we dare not treat ourselves or others with disrespect or as inferior work." 
(Life Application Bible, New International Version)

Yes, Tim. This is a passage to live by!

I have one more homeless Christmas party to play tomorrow night.  Then, if my sinuses and lungs cooperate, I will be getting some good gym time in before my holiday break is over.

And hopefully having a beer with "I".  Or another suitable suitor.  There are plenty of fish in the sea!

I also am wanting to practice my ukelele, practice the piano, and start looking for a part-time job.

But first a nap. :) (I still have my priorities straight!)

Happy Sunday!

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