Join Jon’s Pound Pals!
It’s a year of new beginnings and Jon has committed to lose 31 lbs. by April 1st! Do you have a dream, desire or goal to FINALLY step on the scale and work to lose the weight and gain your health? Join Jon’s Pound Pals! Send us your name and goal to djonair@ksbj.org!
January 9th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
In March of 07, I weighed in at a WHOPPING 310 lbs! I’ve been heavy most of my life, and have gone up and down in weight… My aunt referred me to a weight loss specialist in Spring (he plays KSBJ in his office!!!). I’m down to 240 lbs now, with another 20 or 25 to go! I got off the exercise and diet program in late October because I got lazy… I’m back on the plan, and WILL reach my goal weight by the end of February!!!
January 9th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
I’m joining your club. I’m 39 and I weigh 211 lbs and I will get down to 190 by the end of april.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Joining the club! I have 85 pounds to lose to reach my goal weight.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Joing the club! I have 45-=50 pounds to lose to be where I am happy with myself.
January 12th, 2008 at 3:17 am
For years I abused my body with junk food; I never really considered myself overweight. I have always been within the “recommended” weight for my height and age. One day I was convicted of not taking proper care of the body God gave me and of my subtle disobedience. I thought that because I do not use drugs or drink alcohol I could eat all the junk food I wanted. That is not an excuse to mistreat my body with junk food!
I lost 20 pounds in the last three months and decided to join Jon on his goal to loose 30; so here we go, ten more for me! I will still be within the “recommended” weight for my height and age; this is important for me because I do not want to take it to the extreme and end up with bulimia or anorexia; it’s about being healthy not morbidly obese or ultra skinny.
The funny thing is that not many people have noticed my weight loss; my long time friends say “You lost weight? But you’ve always been thin” Even if the weight loss does not show physically I am happy that I was disciplined and obedient
I wrote some devotionals based on this experience. Feel free to check them out; hope they encourage you on your goals. Stay blessed.
Devotionals from http://www.childofjesus.org
RESOLUTIONS http://www.childofjesus.org/home/blog.php?id=454
BALANCED DIET http://www.childofjesus.org/home/blog.php?id=379
JUNK FOOD http://www.childofjesus.org/home/blog.php?id=370
CUPCAKES http://www.childofjesus.org/home/blog.php?id=423
LOSING WEIGHT http://www.childofjesus.org/home/blog.php?id=398
WATCH IT http://www.childofjesus.org/home/blog.php?id=369
WEIGHT LOST http://www.childofjesus.org/home/blog.php?id=10
January 12th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I’ve decided to jump on board and become a pound pal!!! I am 21 yrs of age and weight too much. I’m praying to lose 35 pounds by the end of march. I believe I can in Jesus name!!
January 16th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
January 2007 I weighed 315 lbs. I am halfway to my goal weight of 190 lbs. I have gotten lazy and gained some of it back. But, I am starting over. I am currently at 235 and determined to reach 190 (or at least 199) by May 1, my 49th birthday. If I can loose 80 lbs. in a year, I should be able to do the last 40. Listening to you guys just kicked me where I needed to be kicked! I want to be able to reach 50 well under 200. And I know that I can only do this with God’s help and sustenance.
January 19th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Ok guys count me in. I just got off of Mike’s wife Becky’s blog. I feel like I can do this. I will need lots of prayer. I will not fail again. I am now 336 lbs and I have so much to lose it is mind boggling. But I know I can do it through Christ who gives me all my strength. I will be praying for you and please pray for me. I am so tired of failing and really nervous about saying “I will do this” again. But, I WILL DO IT one prayer and one pound at a time! Goodbye my old “friend” I am on the road to the new me.
January 19th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
HI guys, me again. Just want to let you know I went to a meeting at my church today and I talked to my Minster about starting a support group. I know there are a lot of good weight loss programs out there but I can’t afford it. The one I am starting will be free, meet once a week and we will each bring a piece of fruit or a 100 cal bar whatever. The one who lost the most weight that week will take it home with them. We will use a digital scale to weigh in. Only one of us will see all the weights (me cause I am the biggest Ha Ha). I don’t know how much I will lose by April 31st but I will be on the right track and hope to be less than 300lbs. I am inspired. By the way in case anyone has not read Becky’s blog the
“friend” I speak of above is food. Thank you so much and as always, God bless.
January 20th, 2008 at 1:08 am
I’m on board with pound pals. I am a police investigator and have gained several pounds since taking my wonderful desk job. I started off at 300 pounds in November when I joined a biggest losers contest at our office and won by losing 30 pounds but have since started gaining again. I guess it showed me that I could do it so now I’m going to start again but continue to follow it and treat as a new way of living. I still need to lose an additional 30 to 40 pounds. With Gods help and everyones prayers I’m hoping to make my goal in time.
January 20th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I have 5 kids and have had 3 miscarriages and with each pregnancy I gained 5 lbs. That doesn’t sound bad per pregnancy, but it’s cumulative effect is 40 lbs!!! My goal is to lose 30 lbs. and I know prayer will help. I’ve also joined a “Biggest Loser” contest at the school where I work, so there’s financial incentive as well
. I just started 1/17, so I’m a little behind you, but your success so far is inspiring. 2 of my daughters and I are committed to jogging (1/2 mile to 1 mile) every evening (weather permitting) and I work out at Curves 3 x/week. My oldest daughter and I are going to try “Zumba” (aerobic dance with Latin music)…I read an article in last week’s newspaper about 2 different women who had lost 25-35 lbs doing just that, so it piqued my interest. I’ll keep you posted.
January 22nd, 2008 at 1:07 am
I am 245 lbs. and my goal is 180…I do so good for a long time and then I slip and gain even more weight then i lost in the first place…it’s time for a change! I have rededicated my life to God and it’s time to start not only being spiritually healthy but physically as well!
January 23rd, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Had baby #2 in May of 07 and tipped the scale at 212 and after giving birth and 7 months later I have lost 62 pounds with 15 more to go! I was starting to think I was fine where I am now but my mind has changed and now I am thinking sure would be nice to go for the Gold and get those other 15 off! I made it this far with God’s help so I know He will take me to the next level. I have a hard time patting myself on my back for the weightloss I have accomplished so I need to work on that because I have a lot to be proud of! Mind over matter = salad over fries. Salads are way more fun to eat than a handful of greasy fries and hey shopping for smaller clothes is even more fun! I think the best part is to have a testimony and share it with others so they too can acheive their goal!
January 29th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I joined Jons Pound Pals on the 18th of January. I thought I would start with three SIMPLE things. Walking every day, stop eating anything processed and drinking more water. I have lost 5 pounds in the past 10 days! I already feel better and I am very encouraged that the rest of the weight will come off and I will be able to live a much healthier and joyful lifestyle. At age 42 I am proof, your never too old to start something new!
February 1st, 2008 at 5:35 pm
I just received the results from some blood tests which says my sugar is a little high. They are going to do a second test to get an average. However, since my mother was diagnosed with diabetes when she was 5 yrs. older than I am now, I think this might be a “heads up”. I have never been thin. Even as a child I was referred to as “healthy”. I have had 6 children and with the last one -who is now 24- I was practically on bed rest, and I had just quit smoking. Between the two I gained 64 lbs. The last 10 yrs I’ve spent in front of a computer without exercizing. Long story short – I’m 55 and weigh in at 298 lbs.
I’ve tried so many diets I can’t count them. I’ve lost 20-30 lbs just to gain it right back plus more. So, I need your prayers!
I’m committing to lose!! I must admit I’m afraid to say 100 lbs because of all my failures. So perhaps I should say 10×10lbs, and take it in small “bites” so I can celebrate each victory.
February 3rd, 2008 at 10:44 pm
I should have asked to add our names a few weeks ago. My husband and I would love to become members of Jon’s Pound Pals. We both have been dieting and trying to workout 2 to 3 times a week. If you would please add our names to the prayer list we would be honored. We are 59 and 61 and the pounds just don’t come off as easily as they once did. And exercise is a bit tricky, as we don’t want to put ourselves “out of commission”. So we are trying to be commited to our exercise–but cautious. I love listening to the Afternoon show. Keep up the good work and encouragement. Our love and many prayers. God Bless.
February 7th, 2008 at 9:37 am
My goal isn’t so much about what the scale says as it is to be healthy again. I’m a 28 soon to be 29 year old mother of two. I never lost all my weight from having my first angel and only about 5 lbs. after my second. My goal is to be able to run/jog for a solid hour and be able to do 75-100 push ups non-stop by the end of April. Body immage has been an issue for me since my early teens. I know this is the year that God will break those chains if I look at this change in a different light. Not for looks but for health, to take better care of His temple, spirit, mind and body…..but all for His glory. I would appreciate your prayers in this area. Jon, thanks for starting this. God bless you and every one else who has goals to reach.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of of power, of love and of self discipline.
February 10th, 2008 at 1:03 am
Hope it’s not too late to get on board. I need to lose 100 pounds, but will be so happy with each 10 pounds I lose. I’m starting this quest at 260 and will report each Monday with my progress. Keep me in your prayers.