Dieting

I decided that I needed a change, both physically and spiritually. So yesterday I started my diet. I have a goal to loose 60 pounds, in a safe and healthy way. And I have a spiritual goal to grow. I started reading the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. (Thanks Ann for the suggestion!) So between that and a goal of reading Scripture everyday, my spiritual diet is underway.

My physical diet is a bit tougher, at least right now. For those of you who know me well, you know that I love meats and coffee. The first nine days of this diet I can't have either one. Talk about having withdrawals. To make it even harder my parents grilled brauts yesterday for supper and I couldn't have any. After these first nine days I can have limited quantities of certain meats and coffee. The coffee I've just decided to not drink until I'm done with the diet, it's easier that way. I've also cut out all the other caffeinated drinks I used to have. I've done this before successfully so I know I can do it again, however it is still a bit of a challenge.

I'd appreciate your prayers as I go through these diets, as well as any encouragement/tips you'd care to pass along.