Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Accountability

Accountability:
The quality or state of being accountable....to have to hold an account of our conduct...a statement of reasons, causes, or motives....a reason for an action....an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's action!!!

Know why I'm giving you the definition of "accountability"???
....because....
I'm publicly asking each of you to hold me accountable!!!

For what....well, let me explain a little of what's going on!!!

As most of you know....well, as a lot of you know....I've had some minor health concerns....but...when I don't feel well...what do I do, but eat....yes, I turn to food for comfort...to make me feel better. Am I alone??? Can you ladies relate???
Anyway....
I haven't felt too well for a few weeks....actually months!!!
Come to find out...after a visit to the ER and a wonderful ER doctor (whom I did not like on the first impression...so, don't let first impressions fool you)....
he diagnosed me spot on!!
I have....asthma induced by acid reflux!!!
People, I couldn't breathe, and actually thought I was having a heart attack!!!!
After giving me an inhaler....acid meds....and an antibiotic....I'm feeling better than I have in months!!!
So...here's a praise....thank you, dear Lord, for leading me to this particular doctor and letting him diagnose me correctly...and giving me the proper meds!!!
So....
here's where the accountability comes in....
I saw a commercial today about Lent, and how during Lent we give up something. I desperately need to loose some weight...a lot of weight...and without being held accountable, I just don't do well!!!
And, I've gained weight since the first of the year when I went on a "diet"!!!

I'm going to use the 40 day period of Lent....starting tomorrow, Wednesday, the 25th of February thru Saturday, April 11th....to give up certain foods.....specifically sweets, and possibly some other foods...but mainly sweets. Plus, I want to use this period of time to "fast and pray" about some things!!!

Here's where you all come in....

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

I have the biggest sweet tooth in the world...thanks to my dear Daddy!!!

I'm asking each of you to e-mail me...call me....leave me a comment....ask me how I'm doing with this "fast" of sweets...don't hold back...don't be afraid to hurt my feelings!!! I'm begging you!!!

And....I promise I'll do something for you all one of these days!!!

In His Love...and with mine!!!

3 comments:

  1. Ok, are the sweets our of your reach? Do Not Touch Those Sweets, no excuse, no even the ones for your grandkids. Get fruits in there for you and them too. Those are the good sweets. I love bananas and strawberries, find low fat yogurts etc..... Love ya, but NO SWEETS!!!!!!

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  2. me too..
    help me!
    tell me............you don't need those fries and NEITHER does sam, ok?

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  3. hey girl......I'm with ya!
    we will help each other along the way........we can do this :-)
    love ya

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