Weight Loss

Lessons From My Weight Loss

It is no secret that I have lost 112 pounds in the past twelve months. During the course of this year, I have learned several life lessons:

1. You will need a plan. For me, that plan has been http://slimwithtim.com/default.aspx

2. More important than a plan is the commitment to work the plan. Rev. Q. T. Curtis, with whom I was privileged to serve early in my ministry, was often heard saying, “All plans look good on paper, but make an impact only if implemented!”

3. Why you do what you do is more important than what you do. Since I started my weight loss on April 15, 2009, many have conjectured that I just had a very bad tax day. In reality, the reason I am doing this is the conviction that I might not live long enough to do all that the Lord wants me to do if I don’t get into better physical shape.

4. Life requires celebrating along the way. Dr. Stan Smith, with whom I worked in PA has taught me to celebrate along the journey as we progress. Don’t wait until you reach the destination, but do so all along.

5. Celebrate without food being a part of the rewards system. I have discovered that when I am sad, I eat; when I am glad, I eat; when I am tired, I eat; when I am relaxed, I eat; when I am disappointed, I eat; when I celebrate…..guess what? I eat. I am learning that other rewards are more appropriate than unhealthy foods.

Still learning life lessons as I go!