TO EVERYONE!
I just want everyone to know.. that I am praying for you. Everyone who has wrote to me.. everyone who needs help losing weight, and overcoming addictions. I am praying for you. We have someone we can go to.. who is closer than a brother. His name is Jesus. That is who I am about! This whole story would not be possible without the faith and love I have received from God above! You ARE LOVED! You have a purpose! And God indeed wants you to come to Him! YOU ALL will be in my prayers. Don’t forget to pray yourselves!
-Justin Willoughby
(One Step)
July 5, 2010 @ 8:38 am
Justin – read the article about you in Guidepost. Very inspiring….so glad that you give the credit to God & to hard work. I have been working on my weight for about 1-1/2 yrs. I have lost about 57 lbs….I need to lose another 30-35. I started regular daily devotionals – knowing that, for me, only God can supply the strength/discipline & commitment to continue a life-long journey towards better health. As I worked on my “insides”, God led me through working on the “outside”. Started slowly w/ a bike ride around the block w/modified eating. Joined WW for a couple of sessions – learning a better eating program, joined a 2x-wkly session areobics class & this summer have added two afternoons of lap swimming in a pool. (up to
41 laps of 25yd distance). I realize this has to be permanant/life long changes. Thanks for your inspiration & when asked, I share my journey with others in hopes of encouraging them as well.
July 6, 2010 @ 7:14 pm
Pat,
I am very glad you chose to share that with me and the other readers here on justinwilloughby.com. We are all called to minister to people about how great God is! Losing weight can be a big battle. You are doing it the right way, SLOWLY! A lot of people want instant results.. well.. that’s not going to happen in a healthy way. You keep it up! Keep challenging yourself to do more and more as your strength and endurance increases. I am praying for you! He won’t fail you!
-Justin