How it all started...
Well, here it goes…Like so many people I come into contact with, I spent most of my young adult life struggling with what I now believe to be a stronghold and addiction to food. I used food to satisfy and comfort me in the areas God wanted to provide for me.
Here’s my journey to success (in a nutshell for sure😊!) It all started when I found myself at my wit’s end in the fall of 2005. Literally on a whim, I did what every other woman (as well as many men I work with) in America seems to do; I joined Weight Watchers! Desperate to lose weight. Shortly after beginning WW, I realized that even with their support and meal plan, my motivation would definitely wane. It always did. So, one evening, in complete desperation, lying flat on my face beside my bed, I cried out to God,
“Lord, I cannot do this alone! I need to do this for myself, my family, and most importantly for You! But I know me, God. And I know I won’t stick to this. I need Your help! I promise, if You will help me this time, YOU and YOU alone will get ALL the glory, honor, and praise!”
Well, can I tell you that God showed up on that prayer! In just 5 & 1/2 months, I was down more than 50 pounds and have now been able to keep it off for more than 15 years! Although WW is a fabulous and balanced program, it’s main focus is food. Friend, if it was just about the food, we would all be able to conquer this giant! It’s so much more than that. The Lord truly rescued me from the strongholds of food addiction, and the other emotional issues tied to being overweight and unhealthy.
If you are reading this, the Lord is speaking to you, sweet friend! I have a burning desire to prove to everyone that when willpower, motivation and food plans fail, God will remain strong and steadfast. His Word so gently reminds us,
“Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. I will never leave you or forsake you.”
I invite you to stick around on our site. Read about all we have to offer our members. Be inspired by the wonderful success stories found in our GALLERY OF BEFORE AND AFTER’S And we hope you will prayerfully consider getting started by JOINING OUR FAMILY! We are here and waiting to walk alongside you on the VERY LAST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM YOU WILL EVER NEED!
Much love, Julie
P.S. Oh, and for those who need to “see to believe” (that would be me!). This is my “Before Jesus saved me from myself pic!”
Here’s my journey to success (in a nutshell for sure😊!) It all started when I found myself at my wit’s end in the fall of 2005. Literally on a whim, I did what every other woman (as well as many men I work with) in America seems to do; I joined Weight Watchers! Desperate to lose weight. Shortly after beginning WW, I realized that even with their support and meal plan, my motivation would definitely wane. It always did. So, one evening, in complete desperation, lying flat on my face beside my bed, I cried out to God,
“Lord, I cannot do this alone! I need to do this for myself, my family, and most importantly for You! But I know me, God. And I know I won’t stick to this. I need Your help! I promise, if You will help me this time, YOU and YOU alone will get ALL the glory, honor, and praise!”
Well, can I tell you that God showed up on that prayer! In just 5 & 1/2 months, I was down more than 50 pounds and have now been able to keep it off for more than 15 years! Although WW is a fabulous and balanced program, it’s main focus is food. Friend, if it was just about the food, we would all be able to conquer this giant! It’s so much more than that. The Lord truly rescued me from the strongholds of food addiction, and the other emotional issues tied to being overweight and unhealthy.
If you are reading this, the Lord is speaking to you, sweet friend! I have a burning desire to prove to everyone that when willpower, motivation and food plans fail, God will remain strong and steadfast. His Word so gently reminds us,
“Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. I will never leave you or forsake you.”
I invite you to stick around on our site. Read about all we have to offer our members. Be inspired by the wonderful success stories found in our GALLERY OF BEFORE AND AFTER’S And we hope you will prayerfully consider getting started by JOINING OUR FAMILY! We are here and waiting to walk alongside you on the VERY LAST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM YOU WILL EVER NEED!
Much love, Julie
P.S. Oh, and for those who need to “see to believe” (that would be me!). This is my “Before Jesus saved me from myself pic!”
A picture really is worth 1000 words..
I often hear..."You weren't that big Julie." To which I think, "Maybe not, but in my mind, I was tormented and needed to be set free. God did just that, and now he wants to do it for you too! Stick around, God brought you here for a reason!
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