lambchop
08-15-2005, 07:12 AM
Well just call me stupid because I am opening myself up to a lot of criticism, but if this will help just one person - I'll take that criticism.
If you have ever been overweight you know the lack of self-esteem you have and the shame. No matter what people say - fat people are looked at under a different light.
I've always wanted to blend in with the wallpaper and never bring attention to myself - well I discovered something a couple of months ago that I wanted to share with you.
I have been overweight for about 40 years and cannot tell you the hurts, comments, looks and disrespect that has been part of most of my life. I've tried every product available, every diet, shots, you name it - the weight always came back on.
My taste for sweets was unbearable.
Well to make a long story short here is what I wanted to share.
I went to a meeting in a friends house - all Christians, many with strong anointings for helping others. Everyone was talking and helping each other out. The Lord put on my heart to speak of all the bitterness, unforgiveness I was harboring in my heart. I tried to argue with the Lord and just ask for prayer for this part of my life - but the Lord would have no part of that - He said - put all that pitiful trash out for all to see.
Well I did and you would not believe the results -
My taste for sweets is totally gone and I can't even stand a taste of sweets.
I don't think about eating, in fact I miss many meals.
One thing I would always do when traveling was have snacks around - I now travel alone a lot, no snacks - enjoy the ride, the view and the radio without snacking the whole way. (I would do that because no one could see me)
I have lost 30 pounds.
My diebets is in control - no doctor visits for 6 months since I am doing so well.
I can again show my husband some attention.
This has amazed me - when you are a passive person and can never say "no" - you build up resentments and bitterness - I have always been this type of person - do anything someone asks but never say no when I could not or would not want to do it.
I am only saying this to bring out the point if you are carrying around any bitterness or unforgiveness - get rid of it - it only hurts you. I am just so very sorry it took me so many years to find this out as I have suffered over 40 years with this and robbed myself of a lot of pleasure I could have had.
:elefant:
If you have ever been overweight you know the lack of self-esteem you have and the shame. No matter what people say - fat people are looked at under a different light.
I've always wanted to blend in with the wallpaper and never bring attention to myself - well I discovered something a couple of months ago that I wanted to share with you.
I have been overweight for about 40 years and cannot tell you the hurts, comments, looks and disrespect that has been part of most of my life. I've tried every product available, every diet, shots, you name it - the weight always came back on.
My taste for sweets was unbearable.
Well to make a long story short here is what I wanted to share.
I went to a meeting in a friends house - all Christians, many with strong anointings for helping others. Everyone was talking and helping each other out. The Lord put on my heart to speak of all the bitterness, unforgiveness I was harboring in my heart. I tried to argue with the Lord and just ask for prayer for this part of my life - but the Lord would have no part of that - He said - put all that pitiful trash out for all to see.
Well I did and you would not believe the results -
My taste for sweets is totally gone and I can't even stand a taste of sweets.
I don't think about eating, in fact I miss many meals.
One thing I would always do when traveling was have snacks around - I now travel alone a lot, no snacks - enjoy the ride, the view and the radio without snacking the whole way. (I would do that because no one could see me)
I have lost 30 pounds.
My diebets is in control - no doctor visits for 6 months since I am doing so well.
I can again show my husband some attention.
This has amazed me - when you are a passive person and can never say "no" - you build up resentments and bitterness - I have always been this type of person - do anything someone asks but never say no when I could not or would not want to do it.
I am only saying this to bring out the point if you are carrying around any bitterness or unforgiveness - get rid of it - it only hurts you. I am just so very sorry it took me so many years to find this out as I have suffered over 40 years with this and robbed myself of a lot of pleasure I could have had.
:elefant: