Photo taken by Stephanie with assistance from the little cowboy

The little cowboy thought he saw something swirling in the sky

and he said it looked like angel wings.

Philippians 4:6-7 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Our Friday weigh in is right around the corner and we all seem to be anxious this week about getting on the scale.  I think it is because we had such a record breaking first week weigh in that this week has been a challenge mentally.

Many of our participants have said they have been more tempted this week, hungrier, craved more things, and overall just felt like they have fallen short of their goal.  Again, it's a mental thing.  The first week of any lifestyle change brings excitement. 

 The second week is always the most challenging and this is the make it or break it week.  New habits are forming but our former self wants to surface to let us know it doesn't really like the new changes all that well.  It takes 21 days to form a new habit and we're almost there but we still have some adjusting to do.

Here's what I feel like always helps me when I get discouraged.  I remind myself that today is just that today.  If I ate something that I normally don't then I eat lighter at the next meal and get an additional 20 minutes (minimum) of exercise in. 

Don't let a mistake spiral you out of control. 

Recognize it and then move past it ~ don't let it sidetrack you or become a roadblock .

Turbo Jam is tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the FireEscape Coffee House!! We're excited to have a larger space for our class and we thank FireEscape for all of their support!

Things to remember for weigh in this week.  Measure your waist first this week ~ from experience the second week on average has a great loss as far as inches but it may only register a 1-2 pound weight loss.  That's why your friends and family have probably started to notice that you look more toned, your waist is trimmer, and your face looks thinner. 

Every bit of it adds up whether it is in inches or it is on the scale.

With love & appreciation for the awesome job you are doing ~ Stephanie