Hello Wendy (and readers)...isn't this a great idea?
Yesterday is gone...(a good day)...and I'm believing for the strength and wisdom to follow my plan and not my feelings.  Wendy, being visual is not one of my gifts but building and expanding a thought either for good or bad seems to come naturally.  You could call it worry...I just know that it's very important to stay on the positive side. Someone told me that actions follow thoughts and that makes perfect sense to me.  So today I'll be "thinking" about my August vacation.  Six girls rent a place near the beach for a week.  We've been doing this for 5 years and it gets better each year.  We are all about the same age and each of us would love to wear a size 10 but don't.  I'm going to "think thin" today and see if that doesn't help me have another successful day. 
Wendy, you said you often stay at your desk during lunch break and put off eating...but we usually overeat at the next meal when we skip and our bodies can't burn off those excess calories.  It gets stored as FAT!  Please love yourself...You are made in the image of God and I'm pretty sure He's perfectly balanced.  Too much work causes STRESS.  You will have more than enough time and energy to do all of your work if you take advantage of that wellness walk every day. 

Think of each week representing one pound lost...4 sticks of butter melting away slowly.  Lily

Dear Lily:

I love your post!  I like the idea of an all girl's vacation by the water.  Use whatever thoughts work for you.  Keep a positive thought journal in your heart.  Act as if you are a size 10, be joyful and happy.  I think women need a time out to be with fellow sisters and just be free.  Now that is a girl power theme!  I love when you say that it gets better and better with your lady friendships.

As a little girl I never went to a pajama party. (Your happy memories do remind me of my sister's fun).   But I participated in my sister's because I had to babysit the girls.  That was so much fun.  Games of Clue, make up, and just happy chatter.

Thank you for your wise advice.  You are right about work.  I have to have more play time.  I do like the wellness walk because I use my imagery of my favorite wrestler walking by my side.  It keeps me going.  I joke with my friend, Darlene, that the last time I saw a good looking man was in 1979.  Humor helps in diffusing stress.

I am reading a wonderful book by Ms. Patti Spanger, the famous matchmaker.  She speaks about happy thoughts during dating detox, which I'm doing now. (I want to get physically better and she speaks about detoxing from negative dating experiences by focusing on inner love and empowerment.  I will stay away from dating for one month and I'm happy.  No stress.).   I feel to cut down on my emotional eating I need to focus on the positive.  I did have one slip up with M&M's.  My little Munchie has to go in for bladder surgery this Friday.  I love that little cat.  I found out last Saturday and only had a slip up with sweets yesterday.

 Back on track.  Thank you for the spiritual reminder.  God wants me healthy.  I need to be healthy so I can take care of my life in a positive way.

The matchmaker had a fun exercise of writing down the simple pleasures, which enhances the relationship with one's inner self.  It is fun.

Well, Lily, thank you so much.  Your post was truly awesome.

Love,

Wendy (Sabrina)

PS:  I made this post pink to honor girl power!  Way to go.  When we acknowledge our own sacredness with God, we value ourselves more.  Lily, your post was wonderful.

It's easy to see you are doing well today...your poetry is full of whimsy and love.
I did another 45 minute walk this morning.  And I stocked up on fresh veggies too.
So nice to see Alice on board.  Come pray with us Alice, and see what we can do with God's help.
I found a little card in my drawer today that had this bible verse on it:
"The Lord your God is with you; His power gives you victory. The Lord will delight in you and in His love He will give you new life."  Zephaniah 3:17 
Don't you just love the part that says He will delight in you?  Have you ever delighted in someone?  It's pure pleasure!  And notice it says HIS power gives you victory! 
I am truly anticipating great success for all of us.
Lily

Dear Everyone:

Happy Mother's Day

By Wendy Schuljan

Having a mother is a gift from God.

As she is the jewel of our lives.

Praying for her always to be happy and strong.

Praising God in total gratitude.

Yes, Mothers are very special! 

Mother Mary is the example of blessed motherhood.

Oneness with God!  Oneness of heart.

Treasures beyond our dreams...The Mother of the Christ Child!

Heavenly serenity in knowing God is always with us.

Everlasting love that never fades.

Realizing we are more than gold in her eyes.

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Spiritual beauty captured forever in our Mother's heart.

Delighting in God

Agape

Yes, mothers are the gentle handprints of God on our planet.

On Mother's Day give your Mom the greatest gift of all...

Your time and sincere gratitude.

Such jewels never tarnish and keep the soul alive!

Yes, mothers are the gentle handprints of God on our planet.

The sweet hugs of security.

Delighting in God's unselfish gift to us all...

Blessed Motherhood.

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Love,

Wendy

Dear Lily:

Happy Birthday to you!  You are an angel to our group.  Lily, do not feel bad about your birthday and Mother's Day.  I have also indulged on Mother's Day.  I love my Mom and I feel in my heart that it is okay to celebrate.  It sounds like you had a wonderful time.  Moms have a special place in my heart.  I feel they are the closest thing to God's unconditonal love on our planet.  God bless you for being a Mom and rejoicing with other Moms on that special day.

I am being good on Monday.  I have been counting calories.  I allow myself 1200.  I like your grace idea before each meal.  When I have hunger urgers which are caused due to emotional strain, I write a poem instead or listen to music.

I am keeping a close journal, so I shall share my entry so far.

Total:  1200

Breakfast

8 oz of water                   0

Tea                                  0

Fish                              152

Yogurt                            90

Mixed Fruits               278

Total for Breakfast     520

Lunch

1 apple                         80

1 Yogurt                       90

8 oz of water                  0

Pretzels                         60

 _____________          Total 230

I find writing it down helps me focus with a sense of mindfulness.  I want a better life for myself.  So here is my prayer prior to eating:  Beautiful God, thank you for your goodness and abundance.  May I be healthier and thankful in your name.  Amen.

Lily, I'm so proud of you.  You are wonderful.

Yours truly,

Wendy