Big Cat

@@bigcat thank you for the prayers. You are truly a blessing.

Let's see if I can get this to work. I started off at 316 (top Hawaii picture). On April 1st had the surgery and now down to 225. I'm so pumped up. I was in a wheel chair about 12 years ago and learned how to walk like a baby. So to be able to get up and out, and to get back down to my military or detective weight is awesome.

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

Please include me in your prayers... I had surgery 12/29 & hiatal hernia repair & I'm not doing so well! Not able to get enough fluids down & a lot of pain!!!!! ????????????????????????????????

Thank God for pictures. It's always hard for me to realize I have lost any weight when I look in the mirror.

You look incredible!!! And I loooove the outfit in your after pic!

Let's see if I can get this to work. I started off at 316 (top Hawaii picture). On April 1st had the surgery and now down to 225. I'm so pumped up. I was in a wheel chair about 12 years ago and learned how to walk like a baby. So to be able to get up and out, and to get back down to my military or detective weight is awesome.

Paluma, remember, God knows the plans He has for us (Jer. 29:11). Keep your eyes lifted to the hills (Ps 121:1) and know where your help comes from. As for your finances. Consider looking at Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover when you get on your feet.

I am 10 days post-op and I just "stumbled" across this website and what a blessing to find this thread! I have been struggling with thoughts of "I don't know if I can do this." But finding this "Prayer Circle" has renewed my strength! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Big Cat for setting this up! I hope to be a "Frequent Prayer" for you all.
Hugs and blessings!

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

I would love for you to pray with me. I am trying desperately to get the sleeve surgery without help from my insurance. It is very expensive but if I do not find a way to have it. I will not be around for my 5 year old son and my husband. I am praying for guidance. Thank you for your offer to pray. I am a strong believer in the power of prayer. Thank you and God bless.

Felix, you are awesome! Yes, please add me to the prayer list. My surgery is scheduled next Tuesday (1/5/16) and I'm anxious, excited, hopeful and in need of prayer. Hugs to you. I will be adding folks on this thread to my prayer list as well!

You got it. Keep it up.

Paluma, remember, God knows the plans He has for us (Jer. 29:11). Keep your eyes lifted to the hills (Ps 121:1) and know where your help comes from. As for your finances. Consider looking at Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover when you get on your feet.

As the first night of this post draws to a close, I am hopeful in Christ Jesus that everyone who has asked for prayers will be lifted up to show us His glory. When I break open my prayer notebook (12 each year, 1 for each month), write Colossians 1:9-14. Where it says "you," I insert names of my kids, wife, and those I am praying for. I am humbled to pray for you all tonight and ongoing this week as we go forth into the New Year. God bless you all.

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

This is so nice! Thank You!
Please pray for me as I am 3.5 weeks post op. I need daily prayers to continue to eat well and exercise. I am ready to be a new version of myself, but that doesn't mean I don't have bad days.
Thanks again!!!

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

Let's see if I can get this to work. I started off at 316 (top Hawaii picture). On April 1st had the surgery and now down to 225. I'm so pumped up. I was in a wheel chair about 12 years ago and learned how to walk like a baby. So to be able to get up and out, and to get back down to my military or detective weight is awesome.

I am saying a prayer of thanks for you Big Cat. What a blessing you are to pray for everyone :-)

man does this motivate me!!!! I'm only 2 & 1/2 weeks pos op and i didn't think i could get more excited!!! you guys all look FANTASTIC!!!! thank you for the motivation!!!!!

You know, I was going through all these posts and noticed that we are all struggling with weight. But with that comes other things like relationships, jobs, kids, school, emotional ups/downs, self image issues, food wants, but what can we do for each other? I'm a Christian and I can pray for you. Add your requests and let me pray for you. As we grow, others will pray for you and before you know it, our prayer circle will be so big, you will have prayers from all over the world. God is good all the time and we all need prayer. You don't have to be religious to need prayer. You just need to ask, and the rest is up to us.
Felix

LOVE Dave Ramsey! Thank you for the verses. Sometimes it just takes someone else reminding you that you aren't alone...

Paluma, remember, God knows the plans He has for us (Jer. 29:11). Keep your eyes lifted to the hills (Ps 121:1) and know where your help comes from. As for your finances. Consider looking at Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover when you get on your feet.