Posted By: Greg Sweitzer
March 24, 2008 - 9:17 PM
I would like to thank everyone that took the time to vote for me. In this Golds Gym challenge everyone is a winner, their is no loser. As challengers we decided to take up the challenge. I would like to encourage all of the challengers to never be sattisfied till we reach our goals. We have learned alot about ourselves and each other. May we remember what we have learned and may we continue to help our fellow man. Best wishes and congratulations to all of the challengers. In Christ Gregory A. Sweitzer
Final thoughts on the lighter and serious side.
Posted By: Greg Sweitzer
March 22, 2008 - 6:18 AM
I do not know why my final picture does not do me any justice. I assure you my friends that what I have reported is documented and factual. Some of my sisters have not seen me since Christmas. Wait till tomm. EEK The new Greg is about 40 pounds lighter since they last saw me. My face will never improve although it has gotten smaller. Some say the head of a mellon and the face of a collie. lol Hey we need some humor. Hows about that 10 inches off the waist line. Not to bad but still 12 inches to go. lol From a helium balloon to the Good Year blimp. lol Now a note on the serious side. I praise Jesus for what he has done! For without him we are nothing. Bodily exercise profitteh little, but Godliness is GREAT gain. What we need is Jesus in our lives, not kicking him out. To many people call on him when they are in trouble. Why not call on him daily before we get into trouble?
People say I am to busy to go to a church. What will they say to Jesus when they meet him? Will he be their savior or their judge? No my friends I am not trying to be self righteous. nor am I trying to use Jesus to win this contest. For you see I am already on the winning side. I got saved Jan. 19,1977. What does it mean to be saved? I will tell you. It means we receive Jesus as our personnal savior. He gives us a home in Heaven. How is this done? #1 We must admit that we are a sinner. We do things against God. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. #2 Their is a penalty for sin. Whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. #3 For God so loved the world that he gave us his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have every lasting life. #4 What must we do in order to be saved? (Answer) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Why not ask Jesus to forgive you of your sin and ask him to come into your heart? If you would like to be saved please pray this prayer. Lord Jesus I know that I am a sinner. I ask you to please forgive me, and come into my heart. And to cleanse me from all of my sin. Please give me a home in Heaven. I am trusting you and you alone to be my Savior. Thank you for saving me Jesus in Jesus name I pray Amen. If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior through this message please email me at. gregarious1@verizon.net Best wishes and Happy Easter everybody. your friend Greg
Everyone that finishes is a "CHAMPION"
Posted By: Greg Sweitzer
March 18, 2008 - 11:12 AM
A champion finishes what they begun. The way I view things is that everyone that finishes the challenge is a CHAMPION. These past two months have taught us alot about ourselves. For one thing we decided to take better care of ourselves. We were given the tools to track our progress. We have tried our best to encourage others. We have set an example that life is worth living in a healthy way. Many people lost alot of weight and we got respect for doing so. The courage that we gained from others telling us to keep going forward was very enriching. It propelled us to do what must be done, and we did it. Others that were fit committed to staying that way, and I believe they will do it. This challenge for myself personally was to hold myself accountable. I believe I have done that. From being very poor in health, wishing to go home to be with Jesus. To where I am today. No more insulin shots and no more checks! I have lost 31 pounds during this challenge. This challenge is just a temporary challenge. For the true challenge is on a day to day basis. My fellow challengers I salute you and congratulate you on a job well done! I also want to thank you for your very encouraging posts. May the Lord Jesus bless you and your families as we prepare to celebrate Easter and his wonderful ressurrection. In Christ Greg Sweitzer
