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| Posted at 11:38 AM on October 16, 2009 |
Are you thinking this...
The holidays are coming
I'm going to eat 
and not worry about weight right now.
Watching my weight this time of year is impossible
..there is just NO point in trying! 
Besides I don't REALLY eat that much anyway
(I haven't a clue why I can't lose weight)
and I can get those pounds off 
come January when I make my New Year's resolution!
Let me let you in on a little secret.....You won't do anything about it come January!!! 
Did you last year
when you told yourself the EXACT same thing? 
I know where you are...I've been there and told myself the exact same things over and over! 
Change your thinking! 
Don't let Satan
tell you that you can't change! He'll have you believing you CAN'T! When you most certainly CAN! 
Show him Who
holds your tomorrow!!! Start thinking about changes you can make NOW and you won't have a bigger amount to lose come January!
You'll be so glad you did! 
It's ok to indulge in the things you love at the wonderful celebrations 
we'll be having coming up, but it's also a good idea to have a hold of those reigns and not go
hog wild at EVERY chance you can get! Your health is counting on YOU to take care of yourself! 
You hold the fork and you CAN put it down!
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I really needed to read this, I had worries about the holidays, especially with Thanksgiving in two days...but I am strong enough and I have the will power to control the food, not let the food control me....Thanks Carla...
Christy Taylor says...
Very Inspirational...I was just askign myself how I will make it through the holidays...thanks
Glad you joined the site, girl! Thanks for getting a pic up as well. I love seeing people's faces!
Very Inspirational...I was just askign myself how I will make it through the holidays...thanks
Ok, this time of year is hard/awkward/frustrating etc. Between All Hallows Eve (Halloween), Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve and Day, and hard for some.Especially with the yummy goodies that is availble, as long as one can limit one self and have just a taste and a half we will make it. Who am I kidding? LOL. Anyways, Let's be strong in our desire to eat healthy and limit the goodies. Okay?
Norful says...
Hello Carla and all those commenting to this blog. I'm just in need of a little encouragement as I am starting (again) to try and become healthier due to health issues and a true desire to lose weight. As I was reviewing various website and programs I came across Carla's name and how inspirational you have been for others that I wanted to know more about you. Now after review of some comments and seeing your before and after pictures I am hopeful that with some guidance and encouragement along the way, perhaps this time I will do more. Don't get me wrong, I tried lots of different programs but was recently watching The Firm video on TV and wondered should I give it a try. It seems somewhat different from the version that you did Carla, do you think it's just as effective? I've also tried Weight Watchers before, rejoined 3 times and never stayed consistent more than a month. I did better with Jenny Craig losing 25 lbs but after I could not afford to keep spending money on the food, I gradually regained those lbs. Now here I stand, I've fallen over and over again, now I need a greater power than myself to help me start this journey. I'm praying for that strength and perhaps this website is a part of that plan for enlightenment and guidance.
Hello, Norful, The FIRM comes out with a different system roughly one per year. The latest one is the WAVE..all of the systems are effective, the key is consistency and eating well. Please look back a few blogs of mine and find the one titled "Truth is I've failed"...I think there might be something there helpful for you to read. I'd love for you to join the forums and start posting with us so we can help support you. Welcome!
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Norful
04:58 AM on October 26, 2009
Hello Carla and all those commenting to this blog. I'm just in need of a little encouragement as I am starting (again) to try and become healthier due to health issues and a true desire to lose weight. As I was reviewing various website and programs I came across Carla's name and how inspirational you have been for others that I wanted to know more about you. Now after review of some comments and seeing your before and after pictures I am hopeful that with some guidance and encouragement along the way, perhaps this time I will do more. Don't get me wrong, I tried lots of different programs but was recently watching The Firm video on TV and wondered should I give it a try. It seems somewhat different from the version that you did Carla, do you think it's just as effective? I've also tried Weight Watchers before, rejoined 3 times and never stayed consistent more than a month. I did better with Jenny Craig losing 25 lbs but after I could not afford to keep spending money on the food, I gradually regained those lbs. Now here I stand, I've fallen over and over again, now I need a greater power than myself to help me start this journey. I'm praying for that strength and perhaps this website is a part of that plan for enlightenment and guidance.
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Karen
07:56 PM on October 23, 2009
Thanks for this reminder. I have followed your blog off and on for a while. You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others! I have been losing weight since May (about 45 pounds) and it's always amazing to me the people that tell you about how you have inspired them to exercise more or eat better and you don't even realize it. You have done a wonderful job 
Laura says...
You are such an inspiration!! I just started Weight Watchers and I have been exercising, but I am already dreading all those temptations over the holidays. Thank you for your message!!
Try not to dread them...just be strong and do allow yourself to enjoy a bit! I usually just take small portions of the things I REALLY like..and leave off the "everyday" things like rolls, mashed potates, and things like that. Congrats on starting WW and high five on the exercising!
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Laura
10:51 AM on October 22, 2009
You are such an inspiration!! I just started Weight Watchers and I have been exercising, but I am already dreading all those temptations over the holidays. Thank you for your message!!
soo soo true!!! get off your behind and get up and do something. walk, jog, run, jump rope....just get to movin. Don't let the devil steal your joy! Let's not wait weeks or mths..let's jump on the get fit wagon right NOW!!!!!
That is exactly right!!! Was doing really good today on eating & went in Walmart at lunch time & what do they put right when you are coming through the door. (Reese Cups) my down fall. But I didn't let satin defeat me I went back out of the store w/out them.
Thanks so much for dropping by, ladies!! Glad the blog is helpful! Sometimes I really wonder if I should post what's going on in my head LOL!
Thank you for the reminder Carla, wonderful reminder as this time of year approaches. Thank you for all you do, you are truly an inspiration!!! Blessings, Debbie
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Jenni Lee
06:33 PM on October 16, 2009
You are so very right about this!! I truly believe Satan just keeps trying to pound it into our heads that we CAN"T lose weight when really we can. I have before! These holidays are just that...days with each one only lasting one day, not 3 months!! Thanks for reminding me of this!! Keep blogging Carla!!
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