(If you’re interested in knowing about the joy campaign, click here!)
As you well know, I’m feeling frustrated because I’ve gained a couple of pounds back; which after losing and keeping off 65 lbs is obnoxious. I’m off to my Weight Watcher meeting right now…where I know I’ll still not be at my Lifetime Membership goal. How do I know this?
Lucy says so.
And, Lucy is my joy today.
When I was “dating” this healthy lifestyle, I felt all good and gooey…like the way I felt when the Finkster and I were dating. All the fan fare, attention and doting from others as the pounds dropped, “Wow, looks like you’ve lost weight – way to go!”.
Then we got married.
The comfort level from our commitment helped me take the gift I’ve been given for granted…so I avoided maintenance. I’m committed. I’ll take both the high and low points in my marriage to both the Finkster and my healthy lifestyle. I’ll continue to do the maintenance.
So I’m off…
Lucy’s my friend, and my joy for today. She doesn’t make me feel bad about myself, she helps me get to where I want to go. While I’m not feeling full joy about the power food still has over me, I won’t quit because I find joy in the journey and the process, not just the results. FINALLY!
I have joy knowing God cares about my honest pursuit of Him…which is why I again, will continue striding at my Weight Watchers meeting. Seems head diving into the cookie plate and shaking what the good Lord gave me in Zumba class are all part of my week’s activities. God’s with me and for me, so while I am not content with my weight gain or the power food still has on me, I am content that as I stride, joy comes in the journey. I’ve seen Him knit joy out of my messes many times before that I’m (oddly) feeling more comfortable about writing about it this morning. Catch me at 9am when I step back on their scale…I pray I’m singing the same song!
Wondering, where do you find joy today?










