tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post2696797181403627336..comments2023-09-29T03:52:25.620-07:00Comments on Loretta's Journey : SEPT 27th Challenging MySELFRettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-41676761560113638032011-09-30T08:15:55.114-07:002011-09-30T08:15:55.114-07:00I totally get what you mean. For the last few mon...I totally get what you mean. For the last few months, my daughters and I have kind of supported each other, but one is now pregnant and the other isn't really into the the "let's cheer each other on" thing. I feel like, once again, I am on my own and I need to learn to be okay with that. Sometimes it is really hard, but we will get there!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MarySugar Bush Primitiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515219336404352180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-82752419106916693012011-09-30T02:51:13.511-07:002011-09-30T02:51:13.511-07:00I LOVE that quote and have heard it said about mor...I LOVE that quote and have heard it said about moral character as well.<br />so so so so so very true.<br /><br />xo<br /><br />MizFitcarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218359443068688873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-46561941421082542002011-09-29T19:48:41.999-07:002011-09-29T19:48:41.999-07:00Accountability always involves others. Always. But...Accountability always involves others. Always. But change and exerting will always comes from the inside first and foremost.<br /><br />The church, the perfect atmosphere created by God for human transformation, starts inside (faith/grace/Holy Spirit), but uses the accountability structure of elders/pastors and congregants. We confess to each other. We're exhorted by others. We submit to others. Others submit to us. We share. We support. We use gifts to empower and edify. Growth, in God's eyes, is always a combination of internal and external. Always.<br /><br />So, I use challenges for weight loss the way I would use the resources of the church for spiritual and personal growth in God. Others have words and teachings and gifts to imparto help me change the INSIDE. Others support me when I fall. I support others when they fall. I share what I can with others.<br /><br />One must work one's inner strength. One must rely on the powers given to others. I see that as the God-created social-beingness of humans.<br /><br />For even God is not just One. He is Three. And Always interacts with Himself, eternally in fellowship, eternal in unity.<br /><br />Well, that's how I see it. :D I can't just be accountable to me. I'm accountable to God, to my husband, to others. And I extend that to weight loss. Starts within me, but allows for the support of those around.<br /><br />God bless, babe, on your journey.Princess Dieter aka Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121450857817115011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-39593906175333096402011-09-29T16:18:42.060-07:002011-09-29T16:18:42.060-07:00Lot of people- when they quit drinking, they still...Lot of people- when they quit drinking, they still aren't sober. We need to make these changes from the inside out. So they will last. And we won't just switch out our demons.<br />Love it!Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-64359534718514486902011-09-28T10:34:33.379-07:002011-09-28T10:34:33.379-07:00Yep. Sounds like a another huge step towards vict...Yep. Sounds like a another huge step towards victory to me. DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-42759027016600023592011-09-28T06:12:11.974-07:002011-09-28T06:12:11.974-07:00Thanks for this Loretta - I GET it. Seems the bes...Thanks for this Loretta - I GET it. Seems the best way for me to beginning undoing the work I've been doing is to join a challenge. I haven't joined one for over a year. This is an inside job, as you alluded to in your last post that also spoke loudly to me. May we all stay on the journey with kindness, persistence, compassion for ourselves. Live and let live!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-25500660516035912952011-09-27T16:26:21.879-07:002011-09-27T16:26:21.879-07:00Hi Loretta! I view you as such an original that th...Hi Loretta! I view you as such an original that this is right down your alley. :D<br /><br />I think we need to be a "party of one." When I go to the gym at a time when I don't know a single person, I still have an excellent time because I want to. <br /><br />And I don't have that many followers and had even less a few months ago--I decided to blog my opinion even if nobody liked it! This is me. I'm quirky, opinionated, a little bit of a show-off at the gym, and everybody's cheerleader. If you like it, great! If you don't like it, also great. <br /><br />For you Loretta, it's all about you, you, you and you! Have fun with that--putting yourself absolutely first!<br /><br />:-) MarionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499442282999349686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-8456673618783651002011-09-27T15:48:58.185-07:002011-09-27T15:48:58.185-07:00I am with you Loretta! It is for me, about me...i...I am with you Loretta! It is for me, about me...it is all ME, ME, ME! <br /><br />LOL!<br /><br />I definitely understand where you are coming from and have been challenging myself weekly since July 11.<br /><br />It started off as a challenge with a bunch of people...but I was the only one participating, so I decided to continue to do it on my own...just for me.<br /><br />Go Loretta!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308288649463011906.post-90676727896234617122011-09-27T15:10:38.889-07:002011-09-27T15:10:38.889-07:00Yes, it's for you. You need to be comfortable ...Yes, it's for you. You need to be comfortable and find the kernel of inspiration inside you. Nurture that, protect it, help it grow.<br /><br />You've written in previous posts things you've wanted out of your life. Keep those prominently in front of your nose. I would ask myself: Is this important to me? I would answer, yes, more important than XXX -- whatever is was I wanted to do that was not the better choice.<br /><br />I understand the frustration, etc ... I think we all do. Remember the saying, anything worth having isn't easy. It's not, but we can make the journey a little easier on ourselves.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.com