Tammy Carnevale has been a member of Faithful Finish Lines 2.0 since January of 2020 and has lost 125 so far, bringing her starting weight of 349 pounds down to 224 pounds. She also manages her Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia with the tools she has learned in FFL program. Her passion is to use her writing and her own experience to help and support other women on their own weight loss journeys and managing chronic illness.
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I had never thought of my rationalizations as excuses, but they were, and they were a common struggle for me.
I could rationalize everything. Okay, make excuses for everything.
Some excuses felt valid, or at least seemed so, but most were just ways to avoid doing what I knew I needed to do.
I realized I needed to stop making excuses if I wanted to start losing weight.
It became clear that I had a choice: keep making excuses and remain at 349 pounds or gain even more OR stop making excuses, rely on God and start my weight loss journey.
In this article, you will learn more about my journey from 349 pounds, pre-diabetic, with high blood pressure and pain with movement, to where I am today. Hint: I am significantly more successful with God’s help and a commitment to limiting my excuses. I say “limited” because no person is perfect.
You will learn about common weight loss excuses, the psychological reasons for the excuses, and their impact on weight loss.
We won’t stop there. You will also learn strategies to overcome excuses, mindset and behavior change, and how to create a realistic weight loss plan.
By the end of this article, you will be on your way to a successful weight loss and health gain lifestyle.
Understanding Your Weight Loss Excuses
There are countless excuses that I have used over time, but I will focus on just a few here. You may find yourself resonating with one or more of these excuses, or you may even have your own, unmentioned ones.
Common Weight Loss Excuses
Here are my top excuses. We will delve deeper into strategies later in this article.
1. I don’t have time to meal plan, meal prep, cook, or exercise.
Yes, I’ve used all of these.
Is your schedule so packed with other priorities that you don’t have time to focus on your own health?
For me, I had to take a hard look at how I was spending my time and then prioritize accordingly. I tracked every minute of my day to uncover where my time was actually going. The results shocked me.
Before tracking, I would have told you that I worked all day, prepared meals for my family, cleaned the house, did laundry, worked extra jobs in the evenings, and then went to bed.
Through this tracking, I discovered I had 2 hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, plus almost the entire weekend.
I had time. I have time.
But I had to prioritize it
2. I don’t like to or want to meal plan, prep, cook, or exercise.
Oh yes, I used these often. More so, I used “I don’t want to”.
Sara, from the Holy Mess, explains our inner battles by stating that we have an adult brain and a toddler brain. The toddler brain throws tantrums, wants what it wants, and needs to be disciplined.
My toddler brain kept insisting that I didn’t have to listen to anyone because I was an adult, and quite frankly, I just didn’t want to.
My toddler brain needed a lot of discipline and readjustment.
3. Food is my comfort.
This was so true for me. Food would be my substitute mom, as she passed over 20 years ago. I would eat what she used to give me for comfort and rest.
I also found that I was addicted to chocolate and would use that as comfort.
I had to find comfort in the arms of God.
“The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
4. It’s in my genes.
This was another excuse I frequently turned to.
Most of my extended family was overweight, and both my parents struggled with their weight.
Many family members passed away due to diabetes complications or heart issues. It felt like a predetermined fate—something I couldn’t change.
My grandmother died from diabetes complications at age 59, and my mother passed away from a heart issue at age 58. Now, at 58 myself, I feel the weight of this legacy.
However, after conducting a family study, I discovered that every death related to diabetes and/or heart issues stemmed from lifestyle choices rather than genetics.
I had to realize that I could make a change, and if I did, the outcomes could also change.
5. My weight loss has stalled.
Recently, I found myself using this excuse, feeling as if I was done with weight loss. “Oh well, it was good while it lasted.”
I have lost 145 pounds, but at 205, my weight loss has plateaued for 4 months. My initial thought was, “I’m done.” But I reminded myself, I am not done. My goal is 180 pounds; my body just needs time to adjust and restart.
I also no longer suffer from high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, or pain with movement. It’s not solely about the number on the scale.
I needed a complete change of mindset.
Psychological Reasons Behind Making Excuses
There are many reasons for our excuses. More than I will be able to write about in this article. But common reasons include fear of failure, low self-esteem, procrastination, and perfectionism.
1. Fear of failure.
I had tried so many times and in so many ways to lose weight. I would see initial success for a few weeks but then grow tired of always being “on” and eventually stop trying.
The weight would come back, often bringing friends. The more this happened, the more my mind echoed, “You never did it before; what makes you think you can do it now?”
I almost wished for the failure to happen quickly so I wouldn’t have to worry and could simply move on with life.
The anxiety stemming from this fear often led me to self-sabotage, allowing me to avoid the anxiety of potential failure.
Have any of you ever self-sabotaged to escape worrying about what might happen?
We often want to avoid taking risks because we fear facing a negative outcome, worrying that everyone will see our failure.
For me, it felt safer to remain obese than to risk others knowing I truly was a failure.
“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength”
Philippians 4:13.
Jesus led me to Faithful Finish Lines, who showed me how to put God first in my weight loss and gave me all the nutrition and movement guidelines I needed.
He also led me, kicking and screaming, to bariatric surgery, which was the tool I needed.
Even then, I found myself making excuses due to a fear of failure. I just knew I would be the one person who lost 20 pounds and couldn’t lose more, even with surgery.
Well, surgery isn’t a quick fix, but when combined with proper dietary and movement guidelines and enveloped by God’s support, it truly works.
2. Low self-esteem.
Another psychological reason for making excuses is low self-esteem.
I have always been overweight, often being the largest person in the room. My thoughts of “I don’t want to” and “I can’t” stemmed from a deep fear of looking foolish at 349 pounds while trying to walk, run, and work out.
I felt the need to shield my fragile sense of self-worth from anyone who might evaluate me.
I had to find out on a journey to discover who I truly am in God.
I encourage you to print this out and post it where you will see it daily. Read it aloud, and you will believe what God says about who you are.
As you can see, there is writing on this. I posted it in my bathroom, and my daughter and granddaughter wrote that they love me and that I am worth it. Support is critical; we will delve into this more later.
3. Procrastination.
It is a big psychological reason for avoidance.
Eating healthy and exercising were unpleasant for me. At 349 pounds, they caused me literal pain—mental pain (guilt) for eating and physical pain for exercising.
I would put off anything I didn’t want to do, always following it up with, “I’ll do it tomorrow.”
4. Perfectionism
To go along with self-esteem issues, perfectionism was a psychological fence between health and me.
I wanted to do everything perfectly, and if I couldn’t do it perfectly, then I simply wouldn’t do it. This mindset applied to every aspect of my life. You can imagine how many opportunities I missed along the way.
If I never try, then maybe I could be perfect at it. But once I try and find that I am not perfect, there’s no going back. I am not perfect.
I needed to realize that I am not meant to be perfect. God is perfect, and that is what truly matters.
“As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord’s Word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him.”
Psalm 18: 30
The Impact of Excuses on Weight Loss Progress
We have discussed the many excuses I made and maybe many of you do as well and the psychological reasons behind them. But why does this matter?
What impact do these excuses make on our lives?
When we keep making excuses, we never get to live our lives in a healthy state.
In our weight loss journey, we could experience stalls. This is one of the reasons for my stall right now, I believe.
I procrastinate and then keep saying, “I’ll be more careful of what I eat tomorrow, because today I just want the extra crackers.”
I also still experience some fear about gaining weight back and being a failure. I am in constant prayer for help to not make excuses and to let my fear go.
I need to live my life with honesty to honor God. Honesty does not involve excuses.
All the failed attempts at weight loss through excuses can also lead to increased frustration.
How many of you started on a great weight loss journey and then the old messages (“I can’t do this”) started to play and the excuses began?
What happens after these messages play and the excuses start? The weight doesn’t go down, and the health doesn’t go up.
I have experienced so much frustration in this area. It was all my fault, because instead of trusting God to carry me through, I made excuses and listened to myself.
It isn’t easy. We need to trust God. He’s got us.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3: 5-6
All the excuses can also lead us to unhealthy relationships with food.
When I first began with Faithful Finish Lines, one of the guidelines was to plan a treat 3 times a week.
Were they crazy? They must mean a treat like an apple. No, they meant a real treat, like a brownie. Wow.
The negative talk began, “You can’t eat one brownie,” “You’ll give in and eat everything,” “Yep, let me see you eat this, haha,” and “a brownie is forbidden on any diet.”
Once the negative talk began, I began the excuses, “I can’t do this program.” and “I’ll plan the treat months down the road after I am in a better place.”
Thankfully, this program has God at the center, so there were reminders to me everywhere to pray.
I prayed and trusted.
I lost one hundred and forty-five pounds with a treat several times a week planned into my days.
The first few months after surgery, the weight did come off quite quickly, but after the first few months, I lost weight according to the guidelines I followed.
Due to surgery, I cannot eat sugar, but there are plenty of treats I love that I can eat.
I plan for one serving of chips with dinner, or a homemade brownie (that I can eat and love), or a Yasso ice cream bar.
By trusting and not making excuses, I have been able to enjoy my food and lose weight.
“Those who know your name trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You.”
Psalm 9: 10
Strategies to Overcome Weight Loss Excuses
We have explored the excuses and reasons for them and now we know the negative impact excuses can have on our weight loss and lives.
I’ve touched briefly on some strategies, but let’s further explore strategies to overcome these excuses.
Embrace Responsibility and Ownership
Embracing responsibility and ownership of our own health is crucial.
Taking responsibility and ownership empowers us to make decisions that directly impact our well-being. This can be highly motivating to seek out information and follow health guidelines.
Knowing that our choices impact our health can reduce stress of thinking outside influences are at work.
As we meet goals, we will see improved self-esteem with positive results.
My first recommendation is to take responsibility by allowing God to be in control. Follow His guide. He won’t steer you wrong.
“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
Isaiah 58: 11
Set Clear Goals and Vision
We need to have a clear vision and goal.
I remember a lesson I was taught many years ago at a Christian retreat. We read Hebrews.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”
Hebrews 12: 1-2
After our reading, our group met outside in this open field. The field was surrounded by large trees.
We were split into 2 groups. 1 group was told to keep their eyes on the large tree ahead and never look away; while the other group was told to keep looking at the ground and never look up.
The leader then told us to walk to the large tree.
Everyone began walking, following their group’s directions.
I was in the group that was to look at the tree. I tripped a couple times but did not fall and ended up at the tree.
Once at the tree, I looked around and those in my group were at the tree or close to it. The group that was to look at the ground was off in the middle of the field.
We were told that this is what Hebrews teaches us. Always keep your focus on your target, and you will always end up where you want, but you may trip and even fall along the way, but just get up and keep looking at your target.
What does this teach us?
We need to focus first on Jesus and then on a specific, clear goal. If we know our target, we will make it.
SMART Goal Setting
How do we set a clear, specific goal?
Set a SMART goal. A SMART goal is specific (S), measurable (M), achievable (A), relevant (R), and has timeline deadlines (T).
For weight loss, this was one of my goals: I will lose 169 pounds (349 to 180) by March 15, 2025.
Specific: yes.
Measurable: I can measure the scale weight to see if I meet this goal.
Achievable: 180 pounds is not too low a weight and seems reasonable to lose in 2 years with surgery as a tool.
Relevant: I needed to lose weight to achieve better health, so it is relevant to my life.
Timeline deadlines: I have a deadline date.
This example is a long term goal.
You also want to break this down into smaller goals.
Breaking Down Large Goals
Breaking down the large goal helps it to be more manageable and you can celebrate along the way.
I wouldn’t be able to stay motivated with my only goal being 169 pound weight loss and a 2 year deadline.
Even in your smaller goals, keep the SMART goal format.
Ask yourself,
“What do I need to do to meet my long term goal?”
I needed to eat 80 grams of protein a day, drink at least 64 ounces of hydrating liquid, do 15–30 minutes of movement a day, meal plan every week or each night, meal prep, and do daily devotions.
One of my short term goals written out is:
I will plan my homemade protein snacks for the week and prepare them on Saturday or Sunday for the upcoming week.
Is it specific? Yes it has to be snacks with protein and has to be for the week ahead.
Is it measurable? Yes, I can measure if I did this.
Is it achievable? Yes, I can plan and make snacks each Saturday or Sunday.
Is it relevant? Yes, this will help me reach my long term goal.
Is it time bound? Yes, it has to be done on Saturday or Sunday for the upcoming week.
This goal has been critical to meeting my goal. Each weekend, I make a new or loved protein snack.
Some snacks have been protein blueberry oat bars, protein peanut butter chocolate bars, Ratio yogurt bowls, Protein brownies, and many more. Some have not tasted so good and some have been excellent. I keep a list of the excellent ones to remake.
You may have several short term goals; I know I do.
Mindset and Behavior Change
Weight loss and health gain are not just about what you eat and how you move.
The Power of Positive Thinking and Prayer
I needed to replace the negative self-talk with positive thinking. I had to pray throughout the day and everyday.
I started replacing negative self-talk with affirmations.
I write out affirmations, post them in my home and every time I see them, I state them outloud. It makes my mind think someone is saying them to me and I am believing them.
I had to even go a step further and practice visualization techniques. I would visualize myself at the weight and health that I desired. This was difficult at 349 pounds, but as I lost weight, it became easier.
A visualization technique I used was to make a visualization board. I cut out representational pictures of what I desired as an end result. This is my visualization board:
My before picture is in the bottom left corner. The photo to the right is from when I was 18. The middle image is of someone I do not know; I just admired their transformation. I wanted to go hiking, walking, and visiting theme parks, so I included all of my desires on my vision board. I then posted this where I would see it daily.
Developing Healthy Habits
In the past, I would try a diet and go all in for a few weeks and lose weight, but then I would go back to my habits.
Losing weight and gaining health is not about a quick fix. It is about changing our habits to create new, healthy habits.
So how can we create new habits and truly maintain them as our life?
Start with one habit, don’t try to change everything at once. Start with a habit that you feel would be fairly easy to adapt. (example: Eat more vegetables).
Start with one small change. Don’t change your whole diet to eat more vegetables. Start with a vegetable you like, carrots. Eat ¼ cup of carrots at each meal.
As you do your change, interweave affirmations. “I can do hard things”, “God is with me”, “I am strong”, and any that work for you.
Do your new habit every day. If you do miss one day, don’t miss the second day.
Share what you are doing and join a group for accountability. A great group to join is Christian Weight Loss for Women.
Once you have the first habit in your life, then add one more small habit and keep the one you have ingrained.
You may choose to add another vegetable or you may choose a completely different habit, such as walking to your mailbox twice a day instead of the once a day that you do already.
You will start to see health changes with the small changes, but a little down the road you will start to notice that you desire your new habits and the old habits are being pushed aside.
Overcoming Self-Sabotage
Remember those excuses and the psychological reasons we discussed?
Start replacing that negative self-talk that leads to excuses with those positive affirmations.
You will be pleasantly surprised how the self-sabotage decreases as you state positive affirmations throughout each day.
As you state positive affirmations, also work on building self-discipline. The good news is that God gave us a spirit of self-discipline, even though we may not feel that way.
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
2 Timothy 1: 7
With positive affirmations and self-discipline we can overcome temptations. Again, God will help us.
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10: 13
If you have introduced positive affirmations, prayer, devotions, and still find it difficult to overcome self-sabotage, please see a professional.
I needed a year with a weight loss psychologist to understand my self-sabotage and to overcome it.
Building Self-Confidence
After a lifetime of being overweight, my self-confidence was very low. I needed to state who I was in God, daily. See the image of who we are in God previously in this article.
I began to feel that self-confidence through God and then after 145 pound weight loss I found that my body had totally changed and not always for the best.
I have loose skin all over my body and jiggle and wiggle unattractively.
I am who I am in God regardless of loose skin, or weight, or appearance.
God loves us regardless of any of these issues.
“This is how God showed His love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. “
1 John 4: 9-11
I have learned to accept myself through God’s eyes.
Remember, scale numbers never tell the whole story. Measure your health.
I began my journey on multiple medications with high blood pressure, prediabetes, and constant pain. I am not on any medications now, other than vitamins. I have normal blood pressure, no prediabetes, and do not have pain with movement.
We have to remember to celebrate all these wins as we meet our goals.
It is easy for me to say, I have 25 pounds to lose. I’m doing badly because the pounds are not coming off. I have to remind myself; I have lost 145 pounds and I do not have any weight related health issues any more.
There are positives in your life as well, and will be more and more as you progress in your journey. Keep track of those positives and look back on them often.
Creating a Realistic Weight Loss Plan
Do you need to count calories to lose weight?
Calorie counting in the beginning can help you to see what a true portion is. I was surprised how many calories were in my food. A banana has 110 calories, I unrealistically thought they were just free.
Also, when you calorie count, you need to measure and track so that you know exactly what you eat so that you can see your calories. The tracking and measuring are more helpful than knowing the calories.
If you are focusing on calories, then find your calorie deficit that you need.
The easiest way to find this is to go to myfitnesspal, the free version, complete the questions and the app will tell you how many calories you need to be in a deficit and lose weight.
You could also use this Calorie Deficit Calculator.
It is important to note that all deficit calculators and apps do not know your specific body.
For example, my app says I need between 1500 and 1700 calories a day. I, through trial and error, have found that I lose 1-2 pounds a week at 1200-1300 calories.
So, another way to determine what your body needs is through trial and error.
This takes tracking and analyzing. I started at 1500 and found I gained weight 2 weeks in a row. I went to 1400 and found I still gained. I went to 1300 and stayed the same the first week, repeated and lost 1 pound. I went to 1200 and lost 1.5 pounds the first week and 2 pounds the second week.
I also had to do the same movement all weeks, so that didn’t vary. Now, if I do up my movement I need to up my calories.
Calorie counting can be a rigorous, time intensive technique.
In my opinion, I don’t think calories should be your main focus. The focus should be on getting the appropriate nutrition and calories will fall in place.
My recommendation is to not worry about cutting this and that to minimize your calories. Focus on what you need, not what you have to get rid of.
You need protein, complex carbs, vegetables, fruit, and small amounts of good fats. Once you fit this all in with measuring and tracking good portions the foods you don’t need to include in your diet will not fit into your day other than as a planned treat and your calories will balance out.
Not only is this easier to sustain, it is healthier for our bodies.
With calorie counting only, you could have 12 candy bars and be at your desired calories, but if you focus on balance, your body will get the nutrition it needs.
Importance of Balanced Diet
I have found that it is more important for us to focus on gaining health than losing weight.
When we focus on getting the appropriate protein, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins we can find that we start losing weight as a side effect.
Every one of us has our own needs, but as a general guideline an adult female needs 30% Protein, 20-30% Fats, and 40-50% carbohydrates. These percentages are based on calories and are a wide range, this is to take into account that we are all so different.
It is more important to focus on balance than any specific macronutrient or calorie.
How do we do this?
You can use the plate method.
This is a clear visual that will support a balanced healthy diet.
Also, when you have a snack, remember “No naked carbs”. It is a funny memory sentence to remind us to always have a protein with a carb, even for snacks.
Proteins include greek yogurt, cottage cheese, meats, eggs, nuts, cheeses, beans, and protein powders.
Along with using a visual for meals and snacks, it is helpful to meal plan.
Meal planning can be done for a week or the night before the day you are planning for. I like to plan for the week and make any adjustments the night before.
I plan my breakfasts, typically protein overnight oats. I make up a week’s worth and put them in the refrigerator.
I then plan my protein snacks and make them for the week.
I then plan out my dinners using the visual of the plate. I plan for my whole family for dinner. A sample dinner is 3-5 ounces of turkey burger, ¼-½ cup of sweet potato, side salad or broccoli.
I then plan lunch, using the visual of the plate. Lunch is typically a version of the night before’s dinner or tuna (my favorite go to).
Why meal plan and prepare ahead?
Meal planning takes the need to think out of it.
I put my meal plan on the refrigerator, so each day I just look and see what is for a meal. I don’t have to try to come up with a plan or ask myself what do I feel like, I already know what I am having.
Because of my surgery I cannot handle sugar, but I want treats. So I can make a no sugar added treat on the weekend and during the week I have my treat already made and it is an easy grab for when it is planned in..
This saves so much time, money, and grief and it ensures that I am eating a healthy balanced diet.
If you need samples of meal plans, check out this THM -Weight Watchers 7 Day Meal Plan: Basic Plan with FREE Printable. Once there you can look around on the Holy Mess’s website, there are so many different meal plans available.
Incorporating Exercise
My most challenging area, exercise. This is where my excuses come in too often.
Find something you enjoy and that you will look forward to doing. Find a buddy to help motivate you and that you can help motivate.
There are so many options to include swimming, walking, running, hiking, gym classes, kayaking, biking, and the list goes on.
I love to walk, especially in nature.
I also love theme parks and I can easily get 20,000 steps in a theme park, but this is costly and can’t be done daily.
I love window shopping and often get in my steps walking in malls or even local stores.
It is important to move our bodies to honor what God has given us.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”
1 Corinthians 6: 19-20
Building a Support System
We have discussed having a plan for eating, moving, and creating a healthy mindset.
All of these are important, but we also need connections.
I encourage you to join our Christian Weight Loss for Women group. It is free and there are thousands of women in the group who are so supportive.
Ask for an accountability partner and I know that several women will volunteer to work with you.
You can also seek professional help from therapists, dietitians, and trainers.
The important thing is to make connections, give and receive help.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5: 11.
FAQ’s About Weight Loss Excuses
1. How do I stay motivated to lose weight?
Motivation is not a feeling, it is a decision. We don’t always feel like we want to do what we need to do, we have to commit to continue.
Decide you will do the steps outlined in this article. You will pray and do devotions daily, you will say positive affirmations, you will eat a healthy balanced plate, you will meal plan, and you will move daily.
You can even write yourself a contract and sign it to show your commitment to do this every day, whether you feel like it or not, and there will be many days you do not feel like it, that is normal.
2. What if I don’t have time to exercise?
First, do a time inventory and determine if you really do not have 10-30 minutes in your day to move your body intentionally.
If your inventory reveals that you do not have the time, then make the time.
During your lunch break, walk 10 minutes. During your shopping time walk the whole store even if you don’t need to. While doing laundry, lift the laundry detergent box 10 times. While you make dinner, do 10 squats.
Make time to honor God through your choices with your body. It isn’t easy, but over time it will become a habit.
3. How do I deal with cravings?
Follow the Faithful Finish Lines guidelines, that I mentioned in the article. Plan a treat 3 times a week. A treat you really love and crave.
When it is time to eat it, eat mindfully and enjoy every bite.
Another technique through Faithful Finish Lines is the 3 Ps.
When a craving comes on, pause, pray, and plan. If I crave a brownie.
I pause, do I really need this? Am I physically hungry? Could something else satisfy me?
I pray asking God for strength and guidance.
I plan that brownie into tomorrow’s plan.
If I give in to the craving the cravings will grow, but if I find ways to have the brownie as part of a plan and not give in to a craving then my adult brain wins and my toddler brain is disciplined.
4. What if I don’t see results immediately?
You won’t see results immediately.
I recommend you make goals around the habits you want – drink 64 ounces of water, eat 3 servings of vegetables, walk 10 minutes, etc. This way you see results every day as you check these goals off.
Weight loss and health gain take time. Make those new habits and you will see positive results.
It took me over a year to lose 145 pounds, and it may take another year for me to lose the last 25 pounds.
You can also read about Lanette’s story, where she has lost over 350 pounds. It took her over 3 years to do this, but I bet she will tell you it was so worth it.
The focus is to improve with every small change and to enjoy every day of the journey. Where you end up is in God’s hands.
“In You, Lord my God, I put my trust.
I trust in You;
do not let me be put to shame,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.
No one who hopes in You
will ever be put to shame,
but shame will come on those
who are treacherous without cause.Show me Your ways, Lord,
teach me Your paths.
Guide me in Your truth and teach me,
for You are God my Savior,
and my hope is in You all day long.”Psalm 25: 1-5
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