Quick Goals Review...
300lbs... still... will get back on track after N.O.E. and church's 20th anniversary.
Reading books like crazy. About to finish Thomas à Kempis and getting ready to start N. T. Wright.
Debt still a real struggle... but I have a plan, especially now that Citistreet knows where I live.
See the time stamp on this post to see how I'm doing about going to bed earlier... Oh well.
Showing posts with label Weight Loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weight Loss. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
2007 Goals Evaluation...
Body...
I currently weigh 295lbs (I will get official results tomorrow, when I go to the fat doctor and stand on the freight scale). Thats down 65 lbs with 45lbs to go by September. This feels good.
I have not been exercising. I have not been going to bed by midnight. I have been eating breakfast everyday. I have not taken any more steps towards education in these areas, however, doing that now would not help my health because my time is already too stretched. I have avoided caloried drinks and sodas. I have not been able to resist the occasional late night plate of nachos. The wife has joined me in my efforts and she is doing very well.
Despite my few successes and feeling like I'm on track, I give myself an unimpressive 50% success in my progress.
Mind...
I just finished God Sex by Rob Bell and I think that's the fifth or sixth book I've finished this year. I have joined the book club and I'm developing relationships with some of the best people God ever created. I have made time to read Blogs and Websites I find helpful and interesting as well as renewing or begining at least 5 subscriptions to periodicals. The local youth pastors have not met yet this year for our monthy breakfast, but I have been in contact with all of them. I've also stayed connected with in my fellowship and will be attending a "cluster" meeting next week. I have fairly faithfully kept my blog up to date and I'm doing research on a contextualization piece I hope to submit to some "user submitted sites". My bible reading flucuates. I think I actually have some catching up to do right now.
Who needs a Masters Program when there's so many books out there? I give myself a 92% success in my progress.
Soul...
Taking time to pray? Hang'n out with Jesus? Walking? No, not really. Not like I should. Students First? Things are good, but I can't say they're first. No time to waste. That's good. Staying out of trouble, holding every thought captive. Had some great meetings in regards to future plans, but no real concrete efforts or preperations. Hope to read some specific books and attend some specific conferences. Debt... has unfortunately increased a little. I don't feel like a lavish spender. Thinking about taking drastic measures like cancelling Netflix and abstaining from diet soda. Really looking for a means to generate resources that does not involve "pre paid legal services". Have enjoyed some special times with each of my kids, but have not scheduled time for them or my wife like I should. I'm not sure what to do different but I know I have to do better. Outside of a few dart games and lots of prayer, don't think I've done much to help my bro. I'm still concerned about his health, and I'm very proud of him for keeping his job and taking care of his bills. Having a hard time not being discouraged in these areas.
With a little bit of embarassment, I give myself a generous 35% success in my progress in these areas.
Overall... 59%... ouch. Even after going to the "Get Motivated" Seminar. Although, acheiving 59% success when the year is only 25% over keeps things in perspective. I'll Re-evaluate in June. I'm feeling like I need to make more time for people, especially the important ones.
Right now I find tremendous hope in God's Grace. And the fact that I know that I know that I know that these people love me. Glad there's still alot of '07 left.
I currently weigh 295lbs (I will get official results tomorrow, when I go to the fat doctor and stand on the freight scale). Thats down 65 lbs with 45lbs to go by September. This feels good.
I have not been exercising. I have not been going to bed by midnight. I have been eating breakfast everyday. I have not taken any more steps towards education in these areas, however, doing that now would not help my health because my time is already too stretched. I have avoided caloried drinks and sodas. I have not been able to resist the occasional late night plate of nachos. The wife has joined me in my efforts and she is doing very well.
Despite my few successes and feeling like I'm on track, I give myself an unimpressive 50% success in my progress.
Mind...
I just finished God Sex by Rob Bell and I think that's the fifth or sixth book I've finished this year. I have joined the book club and I'm developing relationships with some of the best people God ever created. I have made time to read Blogs and Websites I find helpful and interesting as well as renewing or begining at least 5 subscriptions to periodicals. The local youth pastors have not met yet this year for our monthy breakfast, but I have been in contact with all of them. I've also stayed connected with in my fellowship and will be attending a "cluster" meeting next week. I have fairly faithfully kept my blog up to date and I'm doing research on a contextualization piece I hope to submit to some "user submitted sites". My bible reading flucuates. I think I actually have some catching up to do right now.
Who needs a Masters Program when there's so many books out there? I give myself a 92% success in my progress.
Soul...
Taking time to pray? Hang'n out with Jesus? Walking? No, not really. Not like I should. Students First? Things are good, but I can't say they're first. No time to waste. That's good. Staying out of trouble, holding every thought captive. Had some great meetings in regards to future plans, but no real concrete efforts or preperations. Hope to read some specific books and attend some specific conferences. Debt... has unfortunately increased a little. I don't feel like a lavish spender. Thinking about taking drastic measures like cancelling Netflix and abstaining from diet soda. Really looking for a means to generate resources that does not involve "pre paid legal services". Have enjoyed some special times with each of my kids, but have not scheduled time for them or my wife like I should. I'm not sure what to do different but I know I have to do better. Outside of a few dart games and lots of prayer, don't think I've done much to help my bro. I'm still concerned about his health, and I'm very proud of him for keeping his job and taking care of his bills. Having a hard time not being discouraged in these areas.
With a little bit of embarassment, I give myself a generous 35% success in my progress in these areas.
Overall... 59%... ouch. Even after going to the "Get Motivated" Seminar. Although, acheiving 59% success when the year is only 25% over keeps things in perspective. I'll Re-evaluate in June. I'm feeling like I need to make more time for people, especially the important ones.
Right now I find tremendous hope in God's Grace. And the fact that I know that I know that I know that these people love me. Glad there's still alot of '07 left.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
7 in 1... Go
No posts for over a week. Again, not because my head is not swirling with thoughts, dreams, and frustrations, just a lack of time. Let's try the 7 in 1 once again.
1. For two months now, I've made posts, and none of them really address these "things that shouldn't matter". For that I'm sorry. The other thing I have not addressed, is the one who really does matter most in my life... after Jesus of course. For that, I am also sorry and I just wanted to take a moment and share with the world (all six of you reading this) that I LOVE MY WIFE! I thank God for her everyday. She truely is God's perfect gift for me. I am her adoring husband till death due us part! She gets me through each day and I'm happy to have her walking alongside me in the journey.
Why is it that because my name has the word Pastor in front of it, she gets treated different? People do things to her (put her on the spot, publically critize her, and carry unreal expectations) that would be seen as terribly rude if done to anyone else. Yet, they don't seem to think twice about doing them to my wife. God has given my wife thick skin and broad shoulders and she has an amazing ability to walk through these moments with tact and grace, but it really frustrates me! Any thoughts? Helpful suggestions?
2. Ups and downs of weight loss. Tuesday was the first day that I was able to use the scale within it's normal mechanical limits. It read under 0! This is fantastic because that 0 represents 3 0 0 and this has been a mini plauteau for me. Thank you to all of you who have encouraged me in this and made my accomplishments seem monumental. Yesterday I had a meeting with my Metlife guy, and asked him what the magic weight number was to get affordable term life insurance through a non group policy for a non smoker with the height of 5'10. He's going to get back to me but he's pretty sure its 190lb. Quite the humbling experience. Perhaps by 2010 I'll fit into their tidy little boxes and graphs!
3. The Mystery of "contextulization"... it's missions month at my church. Which means terms like "contextulization", "UPG", "pledge", and "light" have been a little bit over used lately. In hearing our missionaries (the vocational ones, our church suppourts). I have been overwhelmed by the fact that we should all be doing "contextual" work and also the need to recognize that we are first citizens of "His Kingdom" and being Americans should come second. See #7.
4. Reading Peter Rollins for book club... This book is kicking my butt in a good way. This is the first book since Bible College that I've read with a highlighter and pen in hand. In the emergent conversations I've always thought of myself as a "park" kind of guy. (A metaphor I borrowed from Len Sweet, which describes those who fold fast to "old" theology and message, while embracing new methods and mediums for practicing them). I become very uncomfortable with terms like "a/theology", however, Rollins book is wonderful. Makes my head hurt... in a wonderful way. The second half is more practical, but not any easier; some fairly radical ideas on loving and serving others. It makes me wish they didn't seem so "radical" to me. See #7
5. I now live in Rancho Belago. I'm not sure I've spelled that correctly, but apparently the Moreno Valley City Council has renamed the entire 92555 as a way to improve our city's image. Maybe they could find a way to prevent people from shooting each other? You folks in "Orangecrest" got nothing on me, baby!
6. Today my baby climbed stairs! She will be one next month, and I'm so happy to be her Dad!
7. Here's the big one... #7. I often find myself in this tension of being or doing, being or doing. Honestly I'm usually about doing, doing, doing. In fact, sadly enough, taking time to process and record these thoughts here is one of the few ways I find myself "being". Recently I've been wrestling with a new verb. GO!
I want to be going. Going new places with my wife. Going closer to 190lbs. Going to those who need Jesus. Going outside my comfort zone. Going to healthy safe communities. Going to new heights! Going! Going! Going!
May I enjoy the "going" even more, beacuse I've taken time to yeild, and to rest.
1. For two months now, I've made posts, and none of them really address these "things that shouldn't matter". For that I'm sorry. The other thing I have not addressed, is the one who really does matter most in my life... after Jesus of course. For that, I am also sorry and I just wanted to take a moment and share with the world (all six of you reading this) that I LOVE MY WIFE! I thank God for her everyday. She truely is God's perfect gift for me. I am her adoring husband till death due us part! She gets me through each day and I'm happy to have her walking alongside me in the journey.
Why is it that because my name has the word Pastor in front of it, she gets treated different? People do things to her (put her on the spot, publically critize her, and carry unreal expectations) that would be seen as terribly rude if done to anyone else. Yet, they don't seem to think twice about doing them to my wife. God has given my wife thick skin and broad shoulders and she has an amazing ability to walk through these moments with tact and grace, but it really frustrates me! Any thoughts? Helpful suggestions?
2. Ups and downs of weight loss. Tuesday was the first day that I was able to use the scale within it's normal mechanical limits. It read under 0! This is fantastic because that 0 represents 3 0 0 and this has been a mini plauteau for me. Thank you to all of you who have encouraged me in this and made my accomplishments seem monumental. Yesterday I had a meeting with my Metlife guy, and asked him what the magic weight number was to get affordable term life insurance through a non group policy for a non smoker with the height of 5'10. He's going to get back to me but he's pretty sure its 190lb. Quite the humbling experience. Perhaps by 2010 I'll fit into their tidy little boxes and graphs!
3. The Mystery of "contextulization"... it's missions month at my church. Which means terms like "contextulization", "UPG", "pledge", and "light" have been a little bit over used lately. In hearing our missionaries (the vocational ones, our church suppourts). I have been overwhelmed by the fact that we should all be doing "contextual" work and also the need to recognize that we are first citizens of "His Kingdom" and being Americans should come second. See #7.
4. Reading Peter Rollins for book club... This book is kicking my butt in a good way. This is the first book since Bible College that I've read with a highlighter and pen in hand. In the emergent conversations I've always thought of myself as a "park" kind of guy. (A metaphor I borrowed from Len Sweet, which describes those who fold fast to "old" theology and message, while embracing new methods and mediums for practicing them). I become very uncomfortable with terms like "a/theology", however, Rollins book is wonderful. Makes my head hurt... in a wonderful way. The second half is more practical, but not any easier; some fairly radical ideas on loving and serving others. It makes me wish they didn't seem so "radical" to me. See #7
5. I now live in Rancho Belago. I'm not sure I've spelled that correctly, but apparently the Moreno Valley City Council has renamed the entire 92555 as a way to improve our city's image. Maybe they could find a way to prevent people from shooting each other? You folks in "Orangecrest" got nothing on me, baby!
6. Today my baby climbed stairs! She will be one next month, and I'm so happy to be her Dad!
7. Here's the big one... #7. I often find myself in this tension of being or doing, being or doing. Honestly I'm usually about doing, doing, doing. In fact, sadly enough, taking time to process and record these thoughts here is one of the few ways I find myself "being". Recently I've been wrestling with a new verb. GO!
I want to be going. Going new places with my wife. Going closer to 190lbs. Going to those who need Jesus. Going outside my comfort zone. Going to healthy safe communities. Going to new heights! Going! Going! Going!
May I enjoy the "going" even more, beacuse I've taken time to yeild, and to rest.
Friday, February 9, 2007
7 in 1
I feel like I could leave a million entries today. But seven is a number of completion; so I will limit myself to one scattered and unorganized entry that goes in approximately seven directions.
1. My Brother is home from his trip. He seems much more healthy, and for that I rejoice with him. He also came home with a new found love for Portland, OR. I've never really spent time in Portland but I find it interesting that despite having more Restauraunt/Brewerys than most cities, Mens Fitness rated it one of the "fittest cities" in America.
2. 303 - the magic number
This is what my scale read this morning. Down 57. 53 to go by Labor Day. I'm hopeful, and I feel good.
3. Went to my first ever book club meeting. I was there about three and a half hours. Felt too short, kinda like listening to Rob Bell. I am so thankful for the fellowship, challenges, and even just the space. It was wonderful! I tell my geek friends it was Thursday night D & D gathering. My cohorts are named Damien and Dan. Looking forward to a larger group next month. Just one thing I wish had been said... see #7.
4. One story I shared at the book club...
I have the great privledge this year of being someone's mentor for the notorious Valley View High School Senior Project. I had taken my mentee along with me to do campus ministry at the local middle school, (in all fairness he drove so I guess he took me). Any way, this is one of my core kids, one who I feel like "gets it", who's actually thinking through stuff, and hearing God speak. We were sitting in his car, between the school's lunches, eating our own lunch, just chillin, talking about life, dreams, ministry, etc. And this truck pulls up and offers these four girls a ride. I made some comment like, "get a load of this guy, what do you think his real motivation is?" Sam (not the student's real name) says, "I know that guy. He goes to my school. He's the coolest guy! I would totally trust my sister with him. He's probably just trying to help. More than anyone else I know he totally goes out of his way to try to help people" I said, "that's cool, sounds very Christ like". Sam says, "Oh there's no way he's a christian, he cusses all the time"
I was dumbfounded. I have failed. In hindsight I wish I'd gone off, "What the @#$%! Thats Bull@#!%" But I didn't. I largely let it go to be followed up on later. See #7.
5. My son Isaac, recently watched Charlotte's Web giving him a highly tuned radar for all the cobwebs in our house. Leah was cleaning them, and Isaac was helping with his questions and encouragements. Why are you taking those down mama? Why don't ours' have letters in them? Where is the spider going to live? Did you get it all? There's some! Get that! You did it mom! Finally, they were done, and Isaac waves his hands in the air and says "Praise Mama!" Leah quickly corrected him and said, "Isaac, We praise Jesus...not mommy".
Got me thinking of a metaphor for Jesus... Is he LORD? Is he my Homeboy? Maybe he's my MAMA? Like a mother hen protecting her nest...I think that's in the Psalms. Anyway... Who's yer Daddy? And what kind of legacy am I leaving my kids?...see #7
6. So last week I finished three books, (add a check mark next to "read more"). One was by a "fallen minister", one was by a "catholic priest", and one was by a guy who knocks suburbia but lives in the OC. After removing my tongue from my cheek, I realize God is using these three distinctive books to collectively speak to me where I am.
"Fly fishing, Dog Training and Discipleship..." by Ted Haggard was tough to finish. Mainly statements like "No one on our staff has secrets" and "I get frustrated when ministers don't handle their own issues first" were difficult to swallow in light of recent events. HOWEVER, I enjoyed the book. The idea of "free market" groups, was intriuging, and I'm ready to think of discipleship differently.
"In the name of Jesus" by Henri Nouwen is a classic that cut to my core. It really is all about Jesus. I was reminded of the importance of doing ministry...together...with others and was totally refreshed and renewed. Everyone considering christian leadership should read this short but weighty book.
"The Jesus of Suburbia" by Mike Erre was the launching point for the book club. This book had few original ground shaking ideas, however it was an effective summary of many other voices I'm listening to. Mike comes across as a real person and presents the material in a easily accesible manner. Drawing all these thoughts together, connecting the dots in a sense, and pointing to this false Jesus, was helpful though, and I appreciate his observations. Like alot of what's out there, it was lacking a little in the "what should we do different category" but at least it seemed headed in the right direction. It was a great read...see #7
#7 So here it is... #7. In Erre's book, I was most captivated by the statements that began something like "As a parent, I hope...".
While I struggle to find answers to what "church" should be like now, maybe the better questions are; "What kind of church do I want to leave for my kids?", "What pre-conceived notions, if any, do I want them to have when they face their own challenges of faith?", "What legacy, heritage, and traditions, am I leaving that might direct my kids to Jesus, the Kingdom, and being a blessing?"
Through out our discussions last night, It kept coming up... "How are they paying for that?". "What about providing for your family?", "Can I be SURE, because my decisions are going to affect other people?" With three kids, these questions are ones I've asked and carry with me most days. This morning the fear I'm feeling is not so much "not providing", but "not demonstrating Jesus". I want to introduce my children to the wild and dangerous adventure that is following Jesus! I want them to know what it's like to be the friend of sinners, and to face head on, the risk involved with that. I want them to know that being a Christian is so much more than "not cussing or drinking". I want them to know why they believe what they believe. And I hope they never stop asking "Why Daddy...?" May it be so.
1. My Brother is home from his trip. He seems much more healthy, and for that I rejoice with him. He also came home with a new found love for Portland, OR. I've never really spent time in Portland but I find it interesting that despite having more Restauraunt/Brewerys than most cities, Mens Fitness rated it one of the "fittest cities" in America.
2. 303 - the magic number
This is what my scale read this morning. Down 57. 53 to go by Labor Day. I'm hopeful, and I feel good.
3. Went to my first ever book club meeting. I was there about three and a half hours. Felt too short, kinda like listening to Rob Bell. I am so thankful for the fellowship, challenges, and even just the space. It was wonderful! I tell my geek friends it was Thursday night D & D gathering. My cohorts are named Damien and Dan. Looking forward to a larger group next month. Just one thing I wish had been said... see #7.
4. One story I shared at the book club...
I have the great privledge this year of being someone's mentor for the notorious Valley View High School Senior Project. I had taken my mentee along with me to do campus ministry at the local middle school, (in all fairness he drove so I guess he took me). Any way, this is one of my core kids, one who I feel like "gets it", who's actually thinking through stuff, and hearing God speak. We were sitting in his car, between the school's lunches, eating our own lunch, just chillin, talking about life, dreams, ministry, etc. And this truck pulls up and offers these four girls a ride. I made some comment like, "get a load of this guy, what do you think his real motivation is?" Sam (not the student's real name) says, "I know that guy. He goes to my school. He's the coolest guy! I would totally trust my sister with him. He's probably just trying to help. More than anyone else I know he totally goes out of his way to try to help people" I said, "that's cool, sounds very Christ like". Sam says, "Oh there's no way he's a christian, he cusses all the time"
I was dumbfounded. I have failed. In hindsight I wish I'd gone off, "What the @#$%! Thats Bull@#!%" But I didn't. I largely let it go to be followed up on later. See #7.
5. My son Isaac, recently watched Charlotte's Web giving him a highly tuned radar for all the cobwebs in our house. Leah was cleaning them, and Isaac was helping with his questions and encouragements. Why are you taking those down mama? Why don't ours' have letters in them? Where is the spider going to live? Did you get it all? There's some! Get that! You did it mom! Finally, they were done, and Isaac waves his hands in the air and says "Praise Mama!" Leah quickly corrected him and said, "Isaac, We praise Jesus...not mommy".
Got me thinking of a metaphor for Jesus... Is he LORD? Is he my Homeboy? Maybe he's my MAMA? Like a mother hen protecting her nest...I think that's in the Psalms. Anyway... Who's yer Daddy? And what kind of legacy am I leaving my kids?...see #7
6. So last week I finished three books, (add a check mark next to "read more"). One was by a "fallen minister", one was by a "catholic priest", and one was by a guy who knocks suburbia but lives in the OC. After removing my tongue from my cheek, I realize God is using these three distinctive books to collectively speak to me where I am.
"Fly fishing, Dog Training and Discipleship..." by Ted Haggard was tough to finish. Mainly statements like "No one on our staff has secrets" and "I get frustrated when ministers don't handle their own issues first" were difficult to swallow in light of recent events. HOWEVER, I enjoyed the book. The idea of "free market" groups, was intriuging, and I'm ready to think of discipleship differently.
"In the name of Jesus" by Henri Nouwen is a classic that cut to my core. It really is all about Jesus. I was reminded of the importance of doing ministry...together...with others and was totally refreshed and renewed. Everyone considering christian leadership should read this short but weighty book.
"The Jesus of Suburbia" by Mike Erre was the launching point for the book club. This book had few original ground shaking ideas, however it was an effective summary of many other voices I'm listening to. Mike comes across as a real person and presents the material in a easily accesible manner. Drawing all these thoughts together, connecting the dots in a sense, and pointing to this false Jesus, was helpful though, and I appreciate his observations. Like alot of what's out there, it was lacking a little in the "what should we do different category" but at least it seemed headed in the right direction. It was a great read...see #7
#7 So here it is... #7. In Erre's book, I was most captivated by the statements that began something like "As a parent, I hope...".
While I struggle to find answers to what "church" should be like now, maybe the better questions are; "What kind of church do I want to leave for my kids?", "What pre-conceived notions, if any, do I want them to have when they face their own challenges of faith?", "What legacy, heritage, and traditions, am I leaving that might direct my kids to Jesus, the Kingdom, and being a blessing?"
Through out our discussions last night, It kept coming up... "How are they paying for that?". "What about providing for your family?", "Can I be SURE, because my decisions are going to affect other people?" With three kids, these questions are ones I've asked and carry with me most days. This morning the fear I'm feeling is not so much "not providing", but "not demonstrating Jesus". I want to introduce my children to the wild and dangerous adventure that is following Jesus! I want them to know what it's like to be the friend of sinners, and to face head on, the risk involved with that. I want them to know that being a Christian is so much more than "not cussing or drinking". I want them to know why they believe what they believe. And I hope they never stop asking "Why Daddy...?" May it be so.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Goals for 2007
Body
I will weigh 250lbs or less by Labor Day 2007. I will walk or exercise at least 20 minutes at least 4 days a week. I will go to bed by midnight if possible. I will eat breakfast everyday. I will complete education on weight management, behavioral change, nutrirtion, and healthy cooking. I will avoid caloried drinks, junkfood, excessive snacks, and empty calories. I will find others to join me in my efforts.
Mind
I will read books, at least one a month. I will join a book club. I will regularly read other blogs I find helpful. I will continue to network with other ministers in our fellowship, our community, and the emerging networks. I will write more, and share it with others. I will read the entire Bible by my brother's Birthday 2008.
Soul
I will make time to pray and hang out with Jesus, possibly while I'm walking. I will continue to put student ministry first in my efforts at the church I work at. I will avoid "wasting time" and stay away from compromise. I will begin planning and preparing for one day pastoring a church plant. I will live a "simple" life that allows for massive debt reduction in 2007. I will date my wife, and also each of my kids. I will help my brother find peace and health in any way I can.
I will weigh 250lbs or less by Labor Day 2007. I will walk or exercise at least 20 minutes at least 4 days a week. I will go to bed by midnight if possible. I will eat breakfast everyday. I will complete education on weight management, behavioral change, nutrirtion, and healthy cooking. I will avoid caloried drinks, junkfood, excessive snacks, and empty calories. I will find others to join me in my efforts.
Mind
I will read books, at least one a month. I will join a book club. I will regularly read other blogs I find helpful. I will continue to network with other ministers in our fellowship, our community, and the emerging networks. I will write more, and share it with others. I will read the entire Bible by my brother's Birthday 2008.
Soul
I will make time to pray and hang out with Jesus, possibly while I'm walking. I will continue to put student ministry first in my efforts at the church I work at. I will avoid "wasting time" and stay away from compromise. I will begin planning and preparing for one day pastoring a church plant. I will live a "simple" life that allows for massive debt reduction in 2007. I will date my wife, and also each of my kids. I will help my brother find peace and health in any way I can.
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