Let me start by saying I first felt really guilty for signing up for Grace and Strength and taking the time to do this program. I felt selfish, but that's what we do as women, put ourselves on the back burner! But then my daughter pointed out that by my taking this time for me, I'm actually giving time to my kids and grandkids by getting healthy. And that is why I started this program, for my family. But then as I gained more knowledge and wisdom through Scripture, I realized that just as our physical health is dependent upon what we eat, drink, and when, our spiritual health is the same. It is dependent upon our spending time in the Word every single day. I've also discovered now that I've lost so much weight, and I feel like a new person that I have the energy to "shine" for the Lord. I realize now how closely linked our physical health is to our spiritual health.

Pictures of myself from beginning of this year are unrecognizable! But God knew me the whole time and He is using my weight loss for more reasons than I know. People who haven't seen me for several months don't recognize me! And then I get to tell him about the program. Fatty and greasy foods actually repulse me now, never imagined that could happen. Plus, I get to teach my grandchildren healthy living and putting God first.

My daughter, Mary, is actually the one responsible for my getting on this program. She told me one day that she had found a classmate from school on Facebook and they reconnected, and she is now a coach for this faith-based weight program and I should check it out. Well, the classmate was Monica,and she has been a blessing. Monica is so on fire for the Lord and that enthusiasm is contagious! This is been an awesome journey and one I will remember fondly.

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