Sunday - Praying for others

I talked about how upset I get when I see obese people. Well today I was In a Starbucks out of town and this cute woman walked in. She was talking loudly and I overheard her say she was 32. Way too young to be as big as she was. Standing there waiting on J I almost walked over to her and said "I was you 1 1/2 years ago." But I'm pretty sure that might not have been a good thing. So instead I prayed. Prayed that God would give her inspiration to become healthy. And for God to also give her patience and courage. I'm thinking the later of the two options may get more results. So for now that's what I've decided to do when I start getting irritated about stuff.

Sunday - Confession

I have a confession....I get really upset when I see overweight /obese people, especially young people. I really just want to scream at them, and tell them what they are doing is just awful. For example, I was out shopping at lunch the other day and saw a couple with their little girl that was probably no older than about 3 and both parents were obese. All I could think was that the little girl had no chance. She was surely destined to have terrible eating habits. Last weekend, I saw an obese woman eating at a buffet, she was eating when J and I got there and was still eating when we left, and I mean that each plate was just as full as the last one. The worst thing was that her husband and son were normal sized. I wanted to ask her if she wanted to be around for them in 10 years. I know that it may not be very Christian of me to think this way but most times I can't stop myself. I think it mostly comes from knowing that it can be done, loosing weight and changing your life style. You have to make some decisions that are not easy. Changing eating habits, exercising, none of it is easy or sometimes enjoyable, but so very rewarding. And I also think it might be God's way of reminding me how far he and I have come in this journey and how much further I have to go. So I have decided that each time I get upset, I'll pray for that person and myself...so that I can continue to do what God wants me to to and he can do what I can't......

Blessings & Confessions,

Magnolia

Wednesday - so upsetting

Just watched the Dr Oz show on proana. See these women who are anorexic is scary and sad. It is very irritating. Please if you are so consumed by what you eat and how thin you are seek help.

Magnolia

Thursday - Some common sense!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2108360/Yes-CAN-think-thinner-.html

This to me sounds much more logical that pumping you body full of pills! But I will tell you from experience, this route will take tremendous patience and dedication.

Blessings & Common Sense,
Magnolia