So- I want to say I would most likely be at my goal weight if I hadn’t been cheating with the amount of food I eat. I am super thankful for the weight I have lost. Technically I will be at goal with another 3.2 pounds. Then a super goal will be at 13.2 pounds.
I do keep praying that Jesus helps me! Give me self-control, and sometimes it works. It is a gift God gave us. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
But there are days like today that I have decided to cheat, and that is ok. No one is perfect, and that is why God is the ambassador of grace. I hold tight onto God’s grace because the world we live in is not our home and can be so tough.
But the days that I keep on track, I use an app called I track bites the app and website are so similar to Weight Watchers or WW. Each day you put in the points. Also, you can scan a barcode and add the food that way. Just be careful – I have noticed the wrong number of points come up. I have always used the free app, but there is the plus app that you can pay, but all the time I have used the app I never have signed up for the plus.
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Melodie Haas 
Thank you for sharing your journey! I am reminded of the verse that says ‘Whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do it for the glory of the Lord.’ I believe it’s 1 Corinthians 10:31. Blessings!
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Very true – thank you!
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Thank you for sharing your journey to get healthy! I’ve never tried Weightwatchers nor heard of the “I track bites” app. But your testimony sounds like they are pretty successful in helping us reach our health goals!
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Thanks Donna!
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First of all those salads look delicious! Thanks for sharing your weight loss journey and for the great tip on the app. I pinned for future reference.
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Its a picture from a photo site! Thanks!
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As someone who has been fighting to lose weight for most of my life, this was something I could really relate to. I have done WW in the past, maybe I will look into doing it again. I had a baby 6 months ago, and I’m still trying to lose some of my “baby weight”!
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I have never had childrent but I have had a struggle with weight my whole life. But over two years ago it was my heavyest!
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Way to go Mel! After I hit 40, my metabolism slowed down to a ridiculous level. Weight loss has been so difficult for me (when it used to be so easy). I should try that app.
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I know right! Weight until menopause! You might be in pre menopause – massive mood swings – hot flashes and of course no weight loss! But I am slowly moving toward a weight I haven’t seen in a long time! Yes the free version has been great. You can also find a lot of you tubers doing ww and sharing their journey!
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Keep going, Melody! It’s wonderful to see your faithfulness and desire to take care of the health you’ve been given!
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Awww thank you so much! Happy 4th you to you!
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Thank you for this. I just had a visit with my new doctor and he is recommending that I focus on losing weight. As I do not have any serious medical conditions and in otherwise good health. So, I am looking for some good ways to exercise, eating healthy and losing weight.
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Sometimes the first step is the hardest!
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I love how you related God’s grace to self control because God is interested in every aspect of our lives.
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Thanks!
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I haven’t tracked points for a very long time. This is a neat trick. Thanks for sharing.
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Your welcome!
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I loved weight watchers and recommend it all the time. I liked the fact you could “cheat” by using your other points and still lose weight. I pray you will get to your goal weight.
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks for the tip. Also thanks for reminding us about grace in our different journeys. I needed to be reminded of that in my own.
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Your welcome!
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Staying on Weight Watchers takes a lot of discipline. Congrats on have just over 3lbs to go to reach your goal. Once you get there, what do you plan to do?
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Never heard of this app! I definitely will check that out, I’ve been trying to be more careful about what I eat!
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Yes, self control with food has been tough with me but I’m definitely getting better!
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Loved this! Thank you! I’m desperate to try and get healthy again after lockdown and everyday I say “today I start” and usually fail 🤦🏼♀️ Now I’ve had my motivation for the day- thank you!
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You always have such great tips! I know that since the pandemic hit, I have let me physical body go – and eating way too much. It’s out of control, and I’m very sad about that. I’m praying now and really trying to turn this over to God’s direction and help. AND, to take the steps that are mine to take!
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The times have been really crazy! Do not beat yourself up – grace is such an important part of our journey!
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