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Faith-Based Weight Loss

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Don’t discount this. More an more people are doing it and more and more people are succeeding at weight loss because of it! Where do most people go for support during difficult times? To church. Why? Because they feel a fellowship, a kinship even to the people they worship with. Well, Pastor Steve Reynolds is calling on his congregation to turn to God for the strength to fight their weight loss woes. It sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? My guess is that nutritionists and exercise geeks will say it is a bunch of bunk but let’s think about this for … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! The Benefits of Exercise

Well, my weight is still frozen at 258.0. Not an ounce beyond that has been lost by me. However, I’m pleased that I’m not gaining, and I’m also pleased that I’m creating within myself some healthy habits that will benefit me in the long run, even if the weight isn’t falling off as fast as I would like. There are many benefits to exercise that go beyond the weight loss. To cheer myself up and to continue to propel myself forward, I thought I’d share some of them today. 1. When I exercise, it boosts my self-esteem. I feel good … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! – Making Friends with Food

I’m now weighing in at 258.0. This is fabulous – I’ve been trying for a long time to get below 260.0, and I’m so glad that I’ve finally done it. My ticker now says that I have 98 pounds to go, as opposed to 100 and above, and I’m delighted. I’ve been going to the gym and riding the recumbent bike all week long, and I’m starting to see a little definition here and there, and also some overall smaller-ness taking place. However, I have been a little sad because I’ve been at 258.0 all week long. I’d hoped to … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! – An Important Landmark

I’ve been trying to blast through 260.0 on my scale for a long time. Several months ago I did manage to get a 257.8, but it was done in an unhealthy way (starvation, basically) and wasn’t maintainable. Well, the last time I weighed in, I pulled out a 258.0. Me! That’s right – I managed to get down to 258.0. I did a happy dance all over the bathroom. Truth be told, though, I haven’t weight in since, and it’s been about four days. Part of me is worried that it was a fluke and the next time I get … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! The Unfortunate Potato Salad Incident

My mom makes to-die-for potato salad. She starts with potatoes that have been baked in foil and then diced, adds chopped radishes, green onions, olives and sweet pickles, and then stirs in a sauce of mayonnaise, mustard, and reserved sweet pickle juice. The crowning touch – bacon bits. This salad has been made for every special occasion during my whole lifetime, but because it’s labor intensive, it’s only made maybe twice a year, if that. Two weeks ago, I’d had a great week. I was making wise food choices, I’d been exercising, I’d taken off another pound (and got to … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! – The Process of Elimination

Today’s weight: 261.8, down 1.4 pounds since last Monday Yes, in fact, this blog is exactly what you think it’s about. Elimination, or, as my children might say, going potty. A crucial element of weight loss is found in going to the bathroom. We carry around a lot of waste in our bowels, and if we can’t properly move it through, it becomes part of the baggage. When this is the case, our bowels become distended and uncomfortable, and they cause our stomachs to pooch out (most unattractively) in front. In addition, as you start your weight loss program and … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! — Seeking a Higher Power

I’ve held my weight steady at 264.2 all this week. Is that the weight I want? Of course not. But I was up to 269.0 at the beginning of this month, and it fluctuated up and down like crazy for the first two weeks. I’m pretty delighted that it hasn’t budged for a week. It’s progress. Today I’d like to talk with you about a concept I have found to be invaluable in my journey. I blogged a while back about how I’ve been looking for love in all the wrong places, turning to food instead of to God or … Continue reading →

Write Yourself a Letter

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Gerard J.Musante, Psychologist and founder of The Structure House Weight Loss Plan suggests writing yourself a letter as a motivational tool to keep you on the straight and narrow when trying to lose weight. I’ve used this method before and it certainly helps to keep things in perspective. Sometimes we hit a plateau after working a very long time to lose weight and we forget exactly how far we’ve come. Having a letter from the past can be just what we need to show us how far we’ve come and keep us motivated to keep on keeping on. Here are … Continue reading →