Tag Archives: weight loss

Goal-oriented or God-oriented?

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Robin Dillon

So it’s been nearly three weeks since my last post … and on my previous weight loss journey, silence often meant struggle; that I had not lost any weight (or I had even gained) and I was trying to process … Continue reading →

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Wardrobes and Weight Loss

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Robin Dillon

One of the challenges on this weight loss journey is having clothes that fit. I am down three sizes – a good problem to have!  But I don’t want to spend a lot of money on clothing I will wear … Continue reading →

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Resurrection and Transformation

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Robin Dillon

It’s Easter! A day we celebrate the joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because of the resurrection, I firmly believe in God’s power to redeem and transform the dark and difficult places in our lives – even death – … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Words Wisely

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Robin Dillon

My mother always taught me to choose and use my words wisely. When talking with others, our words can encourage or discourage; they can either build up or tear down.  The same can be true for the ways we talk … Continue reading →

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The Easy Way Out? No Way!

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Robin Dillon

Weight loss surgery is the easy way out. I am very fortunate to have never had someone say this to me directly, but I have heard it said about weight loss surgery in general, and I have several friends who … Continue reading →

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A Tool for the Task

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Robin Dillon

Over five years ago I embarked on a weight loss journey that led to a loss of over 90 pounds. Part of what made it successful was that I was very public about it. As the pounds shed, I posted … Continue reading →

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The Motivation I Needed

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Robin Dillon

Earlier this week I wrote about fresh starts and the process of letting go of past failures and other things that hold us back. That post about my new beginnings with Weight Watchers was very healing as writing helps put … Continue reading →

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Still climbing back up on the wagon and other Lenten reflections

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Robin Dillon

The season of Lent is the 40-day period (excluding Sundays) preceding Easter. Traditionally in the church it was a time when new converts practiced spiritual disciplines in preparation for baptism on Easter. A focus during this season is repentance – … Continue reading →

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Ouch!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Robin Dillon

Anyone who has seen me lately knows that I’ve gained weight. It’s pretty obvious. It’s not something I can physically hide. Emotionally, you ask? Sure, I can hide that way. I’m good at that. If I don’t talk about an … Continue reading →

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Second Chances

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Robin Dillon

This is a difficult post to write, but write it I must. It’s a matter of honesty and integrity. It’s a matter of openness and transparency; a coming out of hiding. Over the last few months my weight loss journey … Continue reading →

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