The Rural Church

These are the day-to-day thoughts from Pastor Jeff Lawson. I pastor a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Battle Lake, MN. This blog will hopefully help everyone who desires to pastor a church in a rural setting...

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Still Losing


This is me today. It is amazing to think that I have lost more than 45 pounds in about a six week period. My clothes are falling off of me. This week, Cindy talked me into disposing of about 75% of my wardrobe. The jeans I am wearing are ones that have been put away in my closet for years hoping I could sometime fit into them!

I am happy with my decision for the surgery. There are times when I miss food. It is not the easiest thing to eat out and find something suitable on the menu. I also hate throwing up and I have been doing that a lot more than i would like. It is also hard trying to explain why I can or cannot eat certain foods. I know that people ask because they care, but it is hard to explain.

I will update my measurements next week.

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Help! I'm Shrinking!!!

Last night I had Cindy and Josh help me with my monthly measurements. There has been some progress...

Neck - 17
Chest - 49 1/2
Belly - 53
Butt/Hips - 47
Bicep - 15 1/4
Thigh - 22 1/2
Calf - 15 1/4
Weight - 260

I am so excited to be losing weight. I am being faithful at walking at least 30 minutes everyday. I am looking forward to going to the YMCA and stepping it up some more. I do have about a week before I am cleared to lift more than 25 pounds.