Knowing When to Stop

Knowing when to stop is an important concept to grasp in our lives as we see in Proverbs today with the Good Morning Girls. It's an area of my life that I'm working on even as I write this blog post.

If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, 

lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.

~Proverbs 25:16

I have a confession to make...I don't have much self-control with my eating habits. Knowing when to stop with food is a struggle for me, and it's a part of my life that I'm desperate to change.


This past Tuesday evening, I went to a local Weight Watchers meeting and signed up. I need the structure provided with this eating plan as well as the accountability each week in stepping on the scale.

Today's verse really caught my attention since I'm on this new eating plan with Weight Watchers. I'm learning the importance of eating only enough that my body needs like this verse says. I want these changes to be lifelong and a part of who I am.

Too much food has caused me to gain weight that has led to high blood pressure. Getting the extra weight off will help me to get my blood pressure back to a normal state. I'm on medicine that my doctor prescribed, and I hope to come off of it once I lose these extra pounds.


It's hard developing new habits of knowing when to stop. But, as with everything else in my life, I know with God's help, all things are possible.

You'll probably be hearing more about my weight loss journey. I'd love to hear if you're on the same journey of weight loss that I'm on. Please share in the comments!

Walking in His Grace, 

Laurie

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Wednesday: A Little R&R, Messy Marriage, Mom's Morning Coffee, Soul Survivor, Wholehearted Home
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Happy Anniversary, Grace-Filled-Moments!

I can’t let January 2014 pass by without celebrating my one-year blogging anniversary. It was one year ago this month that Grace-Filled-Moments was birthed from my heart during a time of uncertainty, pain, and sadness. I used writing on this blog to walk through that period of time with God as He poured into my heart and mind – assuring me that nothing had taken Him by surprise and that He would help get me and my family through the trial we were facing.

And He did. 

He still continues today…and every day for that matter as we continue to walk in this life He has designed for us.

Today I stand amazed at what God has done with Grace-Filled-Moments. He has opened doors that I never even dreamed were possible for little ‘ole me. He has given me friends in the “blogging world” that support, encourage, guide and dream with me. He has used me to touch and encourage lives of people I will probably never meet – YOU, my faithful readers. Thank you so much for your support and your comments that you leave for me on my blog posts. It’s so nice to hear from you and to know that we have made a connection by something I have shared. 

I’m excited about this next year of blogging and what God has in store for us (yes, you are included in this journey!). Please pray for me to stay in God’s will for Grace-Filled-Moments, and that this little corner of the blogging world would be a blessing to anyone who comes here.

So Happy Anniversary and thank you, to all of my faithful readers and friends!

Walking in His Grace,

Laurie