LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

Ephesians 4:29 states:  New Living Translation Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.  Every year on the last day of school, I have my students to complete a survey on me. The survey is for my professional development as I plan for the next academic year. One student of mine told me that she will never forget what I told her " a goal is nearly a dream without a deadline  ". I occasionally used quotes in my power points to make journal topics. Words that are conveyed to others are very powerful. I had to reflect upon my goals, dreams, and aspirations. Do I have a deadline or  time attached to them?  What are some goals that you would like to accomplish and have you attached a deadline to them? Children  are fragile and harsh words CAN and WILL be powerful in speaking damnation to the kids. Use  words carefully because you do not want them to beco...

The other day I was in Publix picking up some chicken for a family planned event at my parents home. There was a little girl and her mom in line in front of me. They were trying to decide whether they would purchase fried chicken or rotisserie chicken. I commented to them that the fried chicken sure does look delicious. The mom responded," it looks good, it tastes great, but we do not need t o have fried food today because we've already had fried food one day this week." I told her," I totally understand."She turned and looked at me up and looked at me down just trying to check me out and she said , "you wouldn't understand what I'm talking about, you have no issues with your weight."I just laughed to myself and thought.... if she only knew what I knew:)  The moral of the story is you can't judge a book by its cover and the grass always looks greener on the other side.

McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell...the  list goes on and on. One thing that I limit myself in doing is eating out after having bypass surgery. I realize it is extremely vital to my success to plan my meals and also to eat healthy and  limiting eating out fast food or traditional restaurants. How ever, I have learned that there are several tips that everyone must follow  after having surgery for eating out. Number one: plan your meal prior to arriving in the restaurant. number two: stay away from greasy and fatty foods.  number three: do not eat and drink with your meal. number four: have the waitress to bring you a two go box as soon as you get your food. Use that extra food for another meal another day