Weight Loss Commitment

I have been having thoughts about my commitment to weight loss and why it is so hard. I have always seen losing weight and exercise as optional. I had a choice I figured. I could stay fat and frumpy and eat whatever I wanted, or I could lose weight. But it was my choice. And it is, but it changes once the choice is made.

For example, I could have chosen not to marry my wonderful husband (painful thought). But once I HAVE chosen to marry him and am wed, I cannot change my mind and get a divorce. Marriage is for life. The decision was made, and now I have to be committed and faithful to him. I am now trying to see my weight and fitness as the same thing. Yes, it is my choice. But once I have chosen to lose weight and be fit, I need to be committed with the same commitment level I use in my marriage. Let your yes be yes and your no be no.

And I did not make the choice for fluffy reasons, I want to be healthy and happy for my family. My husband is a very good looking man, and after 12 years of marriage I still go pitter patter when I look at him. I want my husband to have the same pleasure when looking at me. I don't think that is a silly reason, yes my husband loves me as I am. But I want more for him. I want to play with my children without feeling like I am going to fall over dead. I want to be fit enough to serve the Lord in any capacity that comes my way.

So, now that the choice is made, I need to be committed. And I will.

Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
Matthew 5:37