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Did you ever see the 360 mirror on the show “What Not To Wear”? Just in case you didn’t realize that you dress bad, they stick you in a room completely surrounded by mirrors! You get to see the horror from ALL sides.

I only have 1 mirror in my house. On the back of the bathroom door. This is TRUE. AND it is incidentally, very broken. I avoid it at ALL costs! It is in the bathroom and frankly I use it only to fix my hair and make-up. When I do catch a glimpse of myself I sometimes think, “WHO is that person?”.  I feel like I am watching one of those 20/20 documentaries on Overweight America. You know the footage where you say out loud, “They make Bikini’s in THAT SIZE???” and, “Boy, I wouldn’t want to get the seat on a plane next to that person!!”. Then I realize-that is ME!!!

We have another mirror. It is still sitting on the floor in my living room. Facing the wall. I always tell people that it is not up because our stud finder is broken. Which is true!! BUT the real reason is that I am just avoiding the reflection. Can you say DENIAL!!???

I am putting up more mirrors.

James 1:23-24 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.

Tonight was so much fun-just gettin together with some gals at Olive Garden. I promised myself when I went in that I would only have 1 breadstick and I did!!! I didn’t drink any Coke today either!!!

The chocolate cake was the most tempting tonight. It smelled SO GOOD!!!

I found that a really good remedy for this beckoning chocolate delicacy. I just remembered how I have noticed that the lumpiness in my thighs is starting to resemble cottage cheese. (ooohhhh here you go again squirming in your seats!)

Now I don’t really appreciate this look and have never really been a big fan of Cottage Cheese anyway. It’s kind of a funky food and seems to be already half digested. Is this really the “LOOK” I want for my body???? This seemed to cure my need for chocolate cake anyway!

I have to remember that eating and drinking can be used as a tool to glorify God. It is simply taking care of what is already His.

I Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own.

What is your vice? What makes you just drool?? Is it that favorite Ice Cream? Is it the chocolaty drizzly thingamabob that you just have to have? Or maybe just some hot buttery, garlicky bread sticks??

My Vice- Coca Cola. Not just any Coke will do. NOOOOOOO, I have a very specific favorite. McDonalds Coca Cola! I LOVE IT!!!! I have virtually no defense to it. AND .89 cents people!!!!! -for the BIG one!!!

So I say SHAME ON YOU MCDONALDS!!! SHAME ON YOU for luring me with your beverages of deliciousness!!!!

I have heard rumored (I don’t know if this is a fact) that McDonald’s filters their coke something like 37 times. For maximum tastiness!

So here is my vow!! In front of all of you, and you are more than welcome to ask me about it………No more will I bow to the yummy sweet bubbly liquid!! I will keep my .89 cents in my pocket!!

This is the first of many things to change for me…….One at a time…….Baby steps!!!!!

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

We have all heard the old saying, “The devil made me do it.” BUT really don’t we all say that to be funny??? I challenge you that this saying is not incorrect!

So we were out today at lunchtime and the little crumbsnatchers in the back of the van were super hungry. I decided that a nice turkey sandwich from Boston Market was much better than a burger and fries. YES??? RIGHT??? We gave them our order and then waited and waited in the drive thru line. FINALLY……….the nice young messenger of the devil, er, uh, young man handed us the bags of food. Then so proudly announces……..” Sorry about the long wait! I gave you a free dessert!!” I peer down into the bags of food to find a HUGE, I am talking, 4 inch by 3 inch piece of chocolate brownie. CHOCOLATE!!!! What do I do, FREE CHOCOLATE!!!

I was good though! I hauled the MASSIVE brownie home. Stuck it on a plate and cut it into 5 slices and handed it to my little darlings. I didn’t even eat a crumb!! I think I may have drooled though.

That darn sneaky devil!!

Proverbs 25:28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.

Well, it’s out…… I AM FAT!! OOOOHHHH Hooooooo! I can see you squirming in your chair as you read this!! Wondering….Did she REALLY say that?? YUP!! I did! I weigh (ok be prepared to gasp!) 250 lbs. HOLY COW you say!!

Hey did you just call me a cow???

Today we were at a soccer game. My sweet middle daughter was doing her best attempt at a cartwheel. She looked up at the family friend next to Raymond and said, “My mom can’t do a cartwheel because she is fat.” And then proceeded on ,”She is really, really fat with a great big tummy.”

So this story is my inspiration……….. I wonder how many things my kids assume I cannot do because I am fat? I wonder how many things I actually AM unable to do because of my weight.

Here is the beginning of my journey to being thin. Not superstar anorexic skinny. Just in the correct weight for my body.

Please be a part of my journey. Be my support and to be willing to yell from across the room. “JODI Put the cookie down AND step away from the table!!!”

I Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.