Hey everyone...congratulations! Now that you\'ve taken the first step by starting there is only one more step left...continue. God Bless!

I am so proud of the 3 of you! Having worked out with you, I know how much focus, energy and passion you have put into this effort - and I know that same focus, energy and passion will take you to your ultimate goal, a lifestyle of health and freedom. You are an inspiration to your families and to all the rest of us! And Chas, you are God\'s gift to so many who want the physical lifestyle God intends for us. Blessings to you all!

my son & I only do our exercises three days per week, but we get to count certain types of housework such as using the vacuum as exercise. My strongest motivator is that if I don\'t exercise when I\'m supposed to then he doesn\'t have to. I am concerned for his health so it really does a lot to get me moving. I figured that this way eventually I will develop the long-term habit of still doing it when he is doing his exercise on his own. So I guess it helps to know that someone else\'s success is dependent on your own discipline.

Not taking care of ourselves or being out of shape is a slippery slope. Most of us accept the additional 3-4 pounds per year as we grow older; we shouldn’t. Compare exercise and diet to writing a check to charity. With the financial challenges we all have, it’s tough to do sometimes. However, once the check is written, it really feels good.

We should all have discipline over our bodies. Amelia and Cary; good for you! Whatever your goals, I hope they are met!

During this series, you have spoken on toxic relationships, and it has been a blessing as I\'ve been able to be more effective in my relationships at all levels and to communicate my thoughts & emotions a bit better. I have also learned to set clearer boundaries in certain relationships and it has been helpful for me and my family. I learned a great deal about how to identify toxic situations and the emotions associated with them & to grow in my effectiveness at dealing with them. Thank you.

I\'m a student at Asbury Theological Seminary and I working with a Lily Grant that is funding a program that is taking 30 students/spouses that desire a step change in their physical fitness. We begin this process with a medical physical including blood work and fitness assessment. They then are set up with a workout routine that is specific to their goals. We also have nutrition classes for them. It is really going great. We call this program Momentum for Ministry. It is really cutting edge and I am honored to be a part of it. We will not know the success of the program until 30 years out. The goal is to establish life-long habits that will keep them strong and fit throughout their ministry.

They both won when they comitted in front of the church for this goal. How many would have put themselves in this spotlight. Congratualations, you have already won a major battle.

ditto..I will be in prayer for them.

got my UnStuck letter this week. it was motivating to know you were praying for me and I knew what I had written so I worked hard to make progress. while I didn\'t get as far as I had hoped, I was pleased to make the progress I did make. I am committed to continue. My biggest place to get \"unstuck\" is the area of procrastination. This affects every area of life and wastes a LOT of time. What I have found in the going forward has been so exciting, pictures, books, time to rest. But it has shown me that I need to re-commit to my \"unstuck\" challenge. The TJ has been a HUGE help. I am learning to let some things go.listening to this interview and watching the video on Sat. eve. was encouraging. we all have gotten a good start so we need to commit to go forward and stay committed! keep going Amelia and Cary! thanks for sharing your journey with us.

Wow. These interviews are incredible. Mike - you have a real gift for making your guest feel comfortable, setting up the questions, conversing and commenting and going deeper into the topics explored. Continue the interviews! I\'m sure others are receiving as much from them as I am. (And I\'m not just saying this because I\'m related to Jay!) It\'s more intimate way to explore the weekly topic even further. Lori M.

I just listened to this past Sunday\\\'s Sermon. It was very helpful as it expounded relevant scriptures to real life situations. My son and I have been holding one another accountable to exercise since he\\\'s homeschooled and I don\\\'t attend the gym at this time. We are also not buying things we know is something we don\\\'t want in our diet. I don\\\'t really struggle with most of the same things I did years ago. Now it seems to be focusing on what good things to do, and I know it will be hit or miss on some things until I\\\'m addicted to the good things. I\\\'ve died to so many things and I\\\'m anxious to get addicted to my new habits. Thank you for a very relevant, scriptural & annointed sermon. It is very much appreciated.

I appreciate the interviews. Jay\'s story I am familiar with. I too have struggled with addictions and have 19 years of being sober. I am amaized how I overcome one addiction and others can creep into my life. I want to thank Jay for always putting his story out there to inspire us like him to keep working our programs. I would not be where I am today with out the power of the Holy Spirit guiding me momement by moment. I am working on healthy eating and exercise now. The transformation journal, Daily Vitimins, and Wed. bible study are just part of my tools. I encourage others to just keep trying and pray daily for Gods help. Keep possitive people around you to hold you accountable and encourage you. I cannot fight off the negativity that trys to defeat me without God and my support system. Mike, keep the interviews comming. They are inspiring.

Jay, your story reminds me that God\'s love is great er than anything we encounter in this world. I to have my demons and battles that without the grace of a loving God would have wiped me out long ago! We serve an incredible, loving God who continues to meet us where we are. He will never leave us or forsake us and for this I am incredibly greatful. Love ya brother Jay!

I have found listening to Jay at next step and then this interview (and others posted) to be powerful. am re-listening to toxic relationships sermons right now and realize I need to make daily choices to trust and not depend on my past faith but keep up my TJ and daily prayer and journaling. I think for the first time I am really looking forward to the prayer and fasting of Lent. Thanks for leading us forward in faith growth.

I am forever in debt to Jay for the transformation journey that he leads me on... and he has done this with words of widsom, but more importantly by living out this example.

That\'s a great job. These are very helpful tips that you have discussed very deeply in interview. These weekly interview are helpful to make the clear sense for a topic. Everyone must learn something from them. So keep continues with commitment.

Steven

i believe part of our responsibility for this \"gift\" is to share our experiance and give others hope. i am grateful to be a part of the recovery community at ginghamsburg and be able to contribute a small part, especially with people like jay and mike helping to lead the way.