week one weigh in

Week one weigh in is today, I weighed in at almost a five pound loss for the week which I am ok with because for certain reasons I am heavier this week than normally.Next week should even out for me. Setting a consisitancy goal of working out daily and just making better choices is helping a lot. I am taking my suppliments correctly and feeding the muscle!! I figure if I can just do 4 pounds a week I can lose about 50 pounds in the competition!!
This week has been really painful for me. My hips and my back have really been killing me. I have had two nights including yesterday that the pain was so bad I couldnt sleep for a couple hours after heading to bed. I finally just said a prayer and was able to sleep. I wish that this was not such a struggle but I am convinced that pushing through this will make me a stronger person and the pain is just what has to be for now...as I lose I feel better and I know that this year I will be DONE with all this weight. I wont allow it to stay a year longer. I should stay up with everyone this week in the numbers but I am going to have to pull some BIG numbers each week to stay in the lead.
Today during my workout I listened to a lecture on emotions. I agree totally with what was said. She talked about how we allow our emotions to rule us when we should instead be putting our Faith in Gods plan for us. Emotions, especially those of negativity are a temptation that DOES not come from God. The adversary wants us to listen to those thoughts he places in our heads and encourages us to roll them around and let them consume us. If we are not careful they can make our life seem bleak...but if we recognize them as temptations then we can also see that he only has the power if WE give it to him. So esentially he has NO power. My goal today is to not allow any negative thoughts to roll around but be constantly thinking of my blessings and live a greatful life.My progress may not be record breaking but it is good enough and God has helped to support me in my efforts to improve myself and for that I am so thankful!!
Here's to another GREAT week. Four pounds is the goal. Consistancy is the method!