Weighed on the Scales, and Not Found Lacking

I got on the scale yesterday and almost croaked. It isn't that I didn't know that I have continued to steadily put on pounds - but it was just almost THE highest number I have ever seen. It was a pretty huge wake up call. I have got to do something. I started out this week walking with my neighbor - we have been walking every day even in extreme humidity. I am glad I have been doing that but the bottom line is that I love to cook and I love to eat! But I feel yucky, tired, heavy, worn down and worn out. I was prompted to weigh myself because even the "fat" end of the clothes that I have are getting tight and short and frankly look like I'm wearing something I took out of my daughters' closets. Usually I tend to think - I am NOT buying any more clothes until I lose a few pounds, hoping my hideousness will be a motivator. This time I decided that if I feel bad about myself - it will exacerbate the problem, so I went shopping. I bought some new clothes and a bathing suit. I don't like shopping and especially hate clothes shopping, but found some nice things and didn't spend too much money. I also went alone - which anybody that knows me will know what a tremendous accomplishment that is!
Please pray for me - and share with me any advice, suggestions, scripture, etc. that you think may help me here!

Fashion Hallelujah

I hope I spelled the Hallelujah right! (spell check helped me fix it but it doesn't look right) We went shopping yesterday - stopped off at Old Navy for the "St. Patrick's Day" tees and then later were at Wal-mart where we perused the graphic tees. Both places finally got the hint - LONGER SHIRTS PLEASE! It was so nice to go in and find shirts that came down below your hips to actually cover you, not only for modesty for my daughters, but for someone with a plus size figure, I don't want a shirt that comes to the waistband of my pants - it doesn't cover my problem area! Thank goodness for shirts that actually fit! WOO HOO! And in case you haven't noticed - shorts that come down past the butt are back as well. I am no slave to fashion - being a t-shirt and jeans gal and all - but even I have noticed the digression the last couple of years.