The next 40 days will be the start of something great.
I have read through The Daniel Plan and am ready to start. I kept telling myself that I will start tomorrow, but tomorrow has come and gone. I finished the book three days ago, and I wasn't actually waiting to finish the book, not sure what I was waiting for. For some reason, it seems like a scary step to take. What better way to hold you accountable than to post this to the internet for all to see?
I'm going to try to blog even if it's short every day for the next 40 days. I have already decided that I am not going to follow the plan exactly. Maybe that's starting off on the wrong foot, but I just don't think at this point, I can give up sugar, gluten and diary (After all, I am a Wisconsin girl!) Maybe after the 40 days, I'll be up for it. I'm trying to take realistic baby steps.
Goals:
Faith- Continue to build a strong friendship with God by spending time in His Word and praying at least 4 times a week.
Food - Focus on foods that nourish my body by eating at least 2 servings of vegetables each day
Fitness- God created me to do His work, and I will attend bootcamp 3 times a week so I am healthy enough to continue to serve.
Focus - Love myself how God does, see myself as a beautiful daughter of God. Refocus my thoughts from failures to successes. Ask myself if my thoughts are actually true.
Friends- Build strong relationships by treating others how Jesus would treat them. Check in with others doing the Daniel Plan at least once a week and ask for help from my friends when I am struggling.
These might not all meet the guidelines for SMART goals, it was a little hard to come up with measurable goals. So this is what I'm going to focus on for the next 40 days BUT I am not going to beat myself up if I mess up. It's all part of the journey.
2014 Verse: "Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."
Romans 12:2 (second part of the verse)
Monday, January 20, 2014
What I have Learned
To say I have struggled since my last post would be an understatement. I have re-read some of my previous posts, and yes I did struggle, but not nearly as much as I have in the last five months. It has been a constant roller coaster ride for me. I'm up and then I'm down, trying so hard to make the climb back up. As so many of my friends have told me, this is a journey, there are highs and there are lows. It's what you learn from them, that is important. I would like to extend sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported and encouraged me in these past months, it couldn't have been easy. And I'm not here to promise it is going to get better immediately, slowly but surely I will get there.
Here is what I have learned:
I'm going to do the Daniel Plan. The Daniel Plan is 40 days to a healthier life.
Faith. Food. Fitness.Focus.Friends.
As I said, I put to much pressure on myself, set goals, don't meet them and give up. I'm going to try very hard not to do that. With that said, I am going to give it my best to blog everyday about The Daniel Plan and how it's going.
"Setback and comebacks are part of the journey, and graciousness must be part of both."- The Daniel Plan
Here is what I have learned:
- I need God. He has to be a part of my journey. In 2012 I gave this weight loss journey to Him. I prayed while everyone else ate dessert, prayed for that extra 2 minutes on the treadmill, prayed to make a healthy choice at a restaurant. My relationship with God grew immensely in that year, it's really amazing to see how God worked in my life.
- We are sinners, so there will be rough seasons of life, but there will also be very joyous parts of life. Struggling is part of the journey and it's ok. But it's not ok to sit around and do nothing about it. Then this weight loss was a fade or a time of my life and not an actual life style change. I have gained weight because I have not made smart choices, but I am not willing to give up on myself.
- I have an amazing network of friends who listened, supported, encouraged and prayed for me!
- I put to much pressure on myself. I am not perfect, and I need to stop trying to be. It is important for me to make healthy choices and push myself while working out. But I am trying to learn to not beat myself up for the times I don't think I gave it my all.
- Most importantly, I learned that in 2013 I did not put God first. I thought I could make this happen on my own. Granted, there were some outside factors that have impacted my health, but I know that my physical and mental health are better if God is at the center.
I'm going to do the Daniel Plan. The Daniel Plan is 40 days to a healthier life.
Faith. Food. Fitness.Focus.Friends.
As I said, I put to much pressure on myself, set goals, don't meet them and give up. I'm going to try very hard not to do that. With that said, I am going to give it my best to blog everyday about The Daniel Plan and how it's going.
"Setback and comebacks are part of the journey, and graciousness must be part of both."- The Daniel Plan
Monday, August 12, 2013
Goals
This post is long overdue (sorry to my loyal readers!).
Lately, it seems like there has been a lot of talk regarding goals. It's a common question as I get nearer to a goal weight, then what? My goals are not just about the number on the scale; they are about strengthening my relationship with Jesus and becoming healthier. Those are the big goals- have a strong, vibrant relationship with Jesus. Be able to rely on Him in EVERY situation. He is my strength when I am weak. I need to spend more time in the Word and more time with God in order to be able to rely on Him. In order to do that, I will read my devo at least 4 morning out of the week and spend quality time in prayer every night. I will be obedient to God.
The other big goal is to be as healthy as I can be. Of course with these goals, come smaller, more measurable goals.
Awhile ago a friend and I were discussing my journey and she said you made small goals for yourself along the way. In all honesty, I hadn't really thought about it. I was just doing what needed to be done at the time and then doing better the next time around. But she was right, I was setting small goals for myself, achieving them and setting the next one. One of them being to run a 5k, so I did that. Then I ran a 8k. Unfortunately, that is the longest race I have done to date, but who knows, maybe there's a 10k or half marathon in my future?!
So that is what I am going to keep doing- setting small goals for myself to attain a much larger goal. In my head, I have set some goals, and then my trainer will push me and BOOM goal accomplished before I could even think about it!
One of my goals was to be able to run the entire time to the top of Elver Hill by the end of summer. There was one day that he was like everyone is going to keep running until the fence at the top. The definition of running is both feet at not on the ground at the same time, so I tried and you know what...I thought I was going to die, but I did it. Now that hasn't happened every single time I've run up Elver, but it's progress and I know I can do it with a little motivation and positive thinking.
Another one of my goals is to be able to do 20 good toe pushups by my one year anniversary of bootcamp (October 15). The other day, after running the hill, and running around, we had to do 15 pushups. Naturally, I did them on my knees. The trainer said "Everyone should do them on your toes. Everyone is strong enough to do them on your toes." Clearly, he wasn't talking to me, so I stayed on my knees. Until he repeated himself- alright, maybe he was talking to me, on the toes it is. And just like that 15 toe pushups! They weren't the best, and 20 is still on my goal list, but I'm closer than I was a year ago.
I want to be able to plank (front, left and right side) for one minute each. If I'm being honest and I really tried, I probably could do that right now. I just seem to give up to easily at this point. So by the end of September 2013- I'll be doing some awesome planking!
Of course, there is always the coveted pullup-- just one, one is all I'm asking for by the end of the year. I'm getting so close though- I can almost feel it.
The other day at bootcamp, we had to so step ups onto the picnic table (yes, the part that you would normally eat off of). I tried it once, and then the trainer said give it one more try, so I did. I wasn't quite there yet, but he said goal for next spring. Awesome! Add it to the goal list- step ups onto the picnic table by spring 2014. Another bootcamper joked that my legs probably aren't going to grow, it's true..they aren't going to grow, but the muscles will get stronger and my balance will improve and before you know it I'll be stepping all over picnic tables.
My last goal is to be eating healthy 90% of the time. I have to be able to give myself cheat meals and indulge once in awhile, but not all the time. Since I have been on this journey for over a year and half, sometimes it's hard to remember the sacrifices that I made in the beginning.
I'm sure that more goals will come, and these goals will expand (more pushups, faster time up Elver, longer plank, etc), but for now this is what I'm focusing on- being obedient to God in my decisions so that I can accomplish these goals.
Lately, it seems like there has been a lot of talk regarding goals. It's a common question as I get nearer to a goal weight, then what? My goals are not just about the number on the scale; they are about strengthening my relationship with Jesus and becoming healthier. Those are the big goals- have a strong, vibrant relationship with Jesus. Be able to rely on Him in EVERY situation. He is my strength when I am weak. I need to spend more time in the Word and more time with God in order to be able to rely on Him. In order to do that, I will read my devo at least 4 morning out of the week and spend quality time in prayer every night. I will be obedient to God.
The other big goal is to be as healthy as I can be. Of course with these goals, come smaller, more measurable goals.
Awhile ago a friend and I were discussing my journey and she said you made small goals for yourself along the way. In all honesty, I hadn't really thought about it. I was just doing what needed to be done at the time and then doing better the next time around. But she was right, I was setting small goals for myself, achieving them and setting the next one. One of them being to run a 5k, so I did that. Then I ran a 8k. Unfortunately, that is the longest race I have done to date, but who knows, maybe there's a 10k or half marathon in my future?!
So that is what I am going to keep doing- setting small goals for myself to attain a much larger goal. In my head, I have set some goals, and then my trainer will push me and BOOM goal accomplished before I could even think about it!
One of my goals was to be able to run the entire time to the top of Elver Hill by the end of summer. There was one day that he was like everyone is going to keep running until the fence at the top. The definition of running is both feet at not on the ground at the same time, so I tried and you know what...I thought I was going to die, but I did it. Now that hasn't happened every single time I've run up Elver, but it's progress and I know I can do it with a little motivation and positive thinking.
Another one of my goals is to be able to do 20 good toe pushups by my one year anniversary of bootcamp (October 15). The other day, after running the hill, and running around, we had to do 15 pushups. Naturally, I did them on my knees. The trainer said "Everyone should do them on your toes. Everyone is strong enough to do them on your toes." Clearly, he wasn't talking to me, so I stayed on my knees. Until he repeated himself- alright, maybe he was talking to me, on the toes it is. And just like that 15 toe pushups! They weren't the best, and 20 is still on my goal list, but I'm closer than I was a year ago.
I want to be able to plank (front, left and right side) for one minute each. If I'm being honest and I really tried, I probably could do that right now. I just seem to give up to easily at this point. So by the end of September 2013- I'll be doing some awesome planking!
Of course, there is always the coveted pullup-- just one, one is all I'm asking for by the end of the year. I'm getting so close though- I can almost feel it.
The other day at bootcamp, we had to so step ups onto the picnic table (yes, the part that you would normally eat off of). I tried it once, and then the trainer said give it one more try, so I did. I wasn't quite there yet, but he said goal for next spring. Awesome! Add it to the goal list- step ups onto the picnic table by spring 2014. Another bootcamper joked that my legs probably aren't going to grow, it's true..they aren't going to grow, but the muscles will get stronger and my balance will improve and before you know it I'll be stepping all over picnic tables.
My last goal is to be eating healthy 90% of the time. I have to be able to give myself cheat meals and indulge once in awhile, but not all the time. Since I have been on this journey for over a year and half, sometimes it's hard to remember the sacrifices that I made in the beginning.
I'm sure that more goals will come, and these goals will expand (more pushups, faster time up Elver, longer plank, etc), but for now this is what I'm focusing on- being obedient to God in my decisions so that I can accomplish these goals.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Hey, do you want to go out to eat?
Ariel (student worker in our office, and avid blog reader) asked me to write about going out to eat, so this one is for you Ariel! I don't blog as much as I told her I would, so the least I can do is meet her request.
Even though I am on a journey to be healthy, I am still living my life which includes eating out on occasion. When I first saw my nutritionist, I was eating out a lot. It just seemed easier being a single person. She asked me what was a realistic amount of times to eat out in a week. I think I told her 3 was what I thought would be realistic to start off with. I now try to only eat out one day at lunch and one day for supper (if that).
I try to plan ahead if I know I am going to eat out. I use it as my splurge meal for the week, so that I can get what I want. I also plan my calories for that day around knowing that I am going out to eat. Now, that doesn't mean that I starve myself throughout the day so that I have enough calories to eat whatever I want. If I do that, then I eat more than I need because I'm so hungry! I generally try to cut my snaking back a little that day or have snacks that are less calories but still fill me up (carrots, celery, string cheese).
That's great when you know you are going to eat and can plan, but what happens when you weren't planning on going out? Even though your friends might understand you are trying to get healthy, they will still ask you to go out to eat- guaranteed! It's a social thing, and you don't want to miss out- I completely understand that! In those cases, see if they will go somewhere that you know has healthier options. One of my friends always asks me where I want to eat "because you are the one eating healthy." As sweet as that is, it does get a little annoying. I need to remember that he is asking because he cares about me and doesn't want me to fall off the wagon. My usual response is that I can make it work wherever we go, and so can you!
If you have already used a splurge meal and have a reasonable amount of calories left, make healthy choices at the restaurant. You can use also your phone to look up nutritional information before ordering. Some places will have the calories listed next to the items on the menu, which is nice, but be aware that it is only the calories- not fat, protein, sugar, etc. I have learned that it's ok to ask questions and it's ok to be picky! You are the customer and you deserve to know how things are prepared and ask for specific requests. Pretty sure my friends are incredibly annoyed when they go out to eat with me. My conversation with the waiter/waitress usually goes like this "I'm going to be complicated. Do you have whole wheat tortillas for the wraps? Ok, I'll have a chicken wrap with the whole wheat tortilla, grilled chicken, no tomatoes, and the dressing on the side. What are the seasonal vegetables? How are they prepared?"
It's important to ask questions, because I have asked for the green beans before thinking I'm making the healthy choice but then they come out soaked in butter. UGH!- should have just got the fries! I have also learned that just because something sounds healthy, doesn't mean that it is. A salad at a restaurant can sometimes be the most unhealthy thing on the menu after they put everything on it!
Bottom line- make smart, healthy choices as if you were at home. Give yourself some leeway if it is a special occasion or your splurge meal. You are out to eat after all, so what fun is it to get the grilled chicken and broccoli?! However when I was eating out all the time, I definitely should have got the chicken and broccoli more! My nutritionist told me if I am going out to eat multiple times, only have one time where I get what I want, the other times I should be making healthy choices.
It's inevitable that someone will ask you to grab lunch or dinner when you weren't planning on it, but you can make it work. The other option is to ask them to do something else like going for a walk, grabbing coffee (usually less calories and fat), or shopping. The person probably just wants to spend time with you and eating together is a very common way to do that; however there are other options.
Monday, April 1, 2013
How do you know it's a lifestyle? Go on Vacation!
I spent this last week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with my family (parents, two brothers, sister in law, sister, 9 month old nephew and three year old niece). I was very excited about the trip, but was also nervous about falling off the wagon for the week. My family is also trying to eat healthier and live an active lifestyle, so I was hopeful that it would be a healthy and active vacation.
In addition to the normal preparation for a road trip and week long vacation, I spent some time preparing to continue my lifestyle while on the trip. I told my family that I wasn't eating out for every meal. We were staying in a cottage with a full kitchen, so there was no need to eat out 3 times a day. We went grocery shopping before we left for healthy snacks in the car ride and then once we were there, we went shopping again. There was a mixture of healthy options and not so healthy options in the pantry...that would be the true test, as I do not normally keep poptarts, chips, etc in my house.
I also informed them that I would be working out and they could join me or not. I got some workouts that I could do in a hotel room or with very little equipment from my trainer. My nutritionist advised me to plan out when I would work out while on the trip, as it is easy to not have time once you are on vacation. So I packed two sets of dumb bells, a mat, and a list of exercises to do. Although they were stuck between the seats in the van, they still took up room, so I had to use them! My original plan was to go to the beach early in the morning and do my workout there, well that didn't go exactly as planned.We were a couple blocks away from the beach and it was COLD in the morning. However, I did still get three good, sweat through the shirt workouts in.
Throughout this journey I have been working on making this a lifestyle, (not a quick fix) and what was so cool was realizing on vacation that this is a lifestyle for me now. Don't get my wrong, it was vacation and I splurged a little, it was also my birthday (and my older brothers) on vacation, so that meant cake, ice cream, pecan pie and wine. I also brought Made to Crave and opened up to the section that vacation is not an excuse to eat whatever I want and completely fall off my plan. One week of eating like crap and not working out would not have taken me back to the start, that's true, but it would put a minor dent in my progress. I also know that when I eat like crap, I feel like crap. The other thing that was a surprise to me was I missed my workouts, I wanted to work out, and I wanted to eat veggies. Seriously...I'm a crazy person that asked to get some broccoli the night we ordered pizza because I was missing my veggies.
The other really awesome part of vacation was working out with my family. I walked/ran, did elevated pushups on the beach with my sister, went to the exercise room with my mom and dad, and did a bootcamp type workout in the living room with my sister. My older brother was like a trainer in the living room-"Push yourself, twelve more seconds, do one more rep."
When I am out of my regular routine, eating out for every dinner, I still found time to work out and made (for the most part) healthy choices...that's when I knew that this is my life now. I am incredibly happy that this is my life!
In addition to the normal preparation for a road trip and week long vacation, I spent some time preparing to continue my lifestyle while on the trip. I told my family that I wasn't eating out for every meal. We were staying in a cottage with a full kitchen, so there was no need to eat out 3 times a day. We went grocery shopping before we left for healthy snacks in the car ride and then once we were there, we went shopping again. There was a mixture of healthy options and not so healthy options in the pantry...that would be the true test, as I do not normally keep poptarts, chips, etc in my house.
I also informed them that I would be working out and they could join me or not. I got some workouts that I could do in a hotel room or with very little equipment from my trainer. My nutritionist advised me to plan out when I would work out while on the trip, as it is easy to not have time once you are on vacation. So I packed two sets of dumb bells, a mat, and a list of exercises to do. Although they were stuck between the seats in the van, they still took up room, so I had to use them! My original plan was to go to the beach early in the morning and do my workout there, well that didn't go exactly as planned.We were a couple blocks away from the beach and it was COLD in the morning. However, I did still get three good, sweat through the shirt workouts in.
Throughout this journey I have been working on making this a lifestyle, (not a quick fix) and what was so cool was realizing on vacation that this is a lifestyle for me now. Don't get my wrong, it was vacation and I splurged a little, it was also my birthday (and my older brothers) on vacation, so that meant cake, ice cream, pecan pie and wine. I also brought Made to Crave and opened up to the section that vacation is not an excuse to eat whatever I want and completely fall off my plan. One week of eating like crap and not working out would not have taken me back to the start, that's true, but it would put a minor dent in my progress. I also know that when I eat like crap, I feel like crap. The other thing that was a surprise to me was I missed my workouts, I wanted to work out, and I wanted to eat veggies. Seriously...I'm a crazy person that asked to get some broccoli the night we ordered pizza because I was missing my veggies.
The other really awesome part of vacation was working out with my family. I walked/ran, did elevated pushups on the beach with my sister, went to the exercise room with my mom and dad, and did a bootcamp type workout in the living room with my sister. My older brother was like a trainer in the living room-"Push yourself, twelve more seconds, do one more rep."
When I am out of my regular routine, eating out for every dinner, I still found time to work out and made (for the most part) healthy choices...that's when I knew that this is my life now. I am incredibly happy that this is my life!
Elevated pushups on the beach!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
How did you do it?
Lately I have been asked a lot how did you do it? It's been over a year I have been on this journey, so I wonder why are people asking now. Maybe because I am wearing clothes that fit now and show off my body. I am also smaller than I have ever been my whole life, so it could also be that it's not just getting back to a previous weight, it's a weight no one has ever seen me at. But I don't need to analyze why people are asking, that's not the point.
To be honest, sometimes when I get asked that I want to be sassy. I want to say you know that sensa powder (or whatever gimmick is out there) to put on your food, yeah, I used that. I ate whatever I wanted and never worked out. None of my habits changed and the pounds just melted away. It has been the easiest thing I have ever done.
I have never said that and probably never will (although, I'll still think it sometimes). People want a quick fix, to find the magic solution, to not change what they are doing and lose weight. I understand that and have been in that boat most of my life. Truth is I made changes and worked really hard. When I tell people diet and exercise, most people get it. I think we all know in reality that that is what it takes to lose weight, but are hoping there is some secret we don't know about. Sometimes people still don't think that they can do it, or think I'm crazy (and maybe I am), but if I can do it, anyone can do it. It will take hard work, dedication and changing habits, but it IS possible.
Most of my conversations are very brief, so I thought I would provide some tips that helped me. It will not work for everyone, you have to find what works for you.
To be honest, sometimes when I get asked that I want to be sassy. I want to say you know that sensa powder (or whatever gimmick is out there) to put on your food, yeah, I used that. I ate whatever I wanted and never worked out. None of my habits changed and the pounds just melted away. It has been the easiest thing I have ever done.
I have never said that and probably never will (although, I'll still think it sometimes). People want a quick fix, to find the magic solution, to not change what they are doing and lose weight. I understand that and have been in that boat most of my life. Truth is I made changes and worked really hard. When I tell people diet and exercise, most people get it. I think we all know in reality that that is what it takes to lose weight, but are hoping there is some secret we don't know about. Sometimes people still don't think that they can do it, or think I'm crazy (and maybe I am), but if I can do it, anyone can do it. It will take hard work, dedication and changing habits, but it IS possible.
Most of my conversations are very brief, so I thought I would provide some tips that helped me. It will not work for everyone, you have to find what works for you.
- I relied on God; that is what made it different this time. I have tried to lose weight before (sometimes successfully, but most the time short term). I needed something that was not a quick fix, this was going to be a life style change. I was going to make smart choices because God only gave me one body and I should make choices to glorify Him. I should go to Him instead of food. He was also my strength. "For I can do all things through Christ who give me strength." Philippians 4:13 The book Made to Crave really helped.
- This time was also different because I was at my heaviest and looking back more depressed than I was willing to admit. I had a medical issue and after discussing with my doctor thought it could have been because I had gained about 15 pounds that year. Thankfully, I have an amazing doctor who could see I needed help and wanted a change. I didn't want to be that unhappy and I wanted to be able to live life to the fullest. I want to have kids and be able to run around with them. I didn't want my health to control what I can or can not do. Ultimately, I was doing this for me, it wasn't for a wedding, a boy, a dress, etc, it was for me. My trainer talks about finding your why. You have to find your why...why do you want to do this? If you don't have a big enough why, you will likely go back to old habits.
- I also started on a random day, January 12. I think it was a Thursday. It wasn't a new years resolution, it wasn't I'll start on Sunday. It was this is the day that I am seeing the nutritionist and this is the day that I am taking control of my life. Sunday's will come and go, New Years will come and go, if you want to change, just do it...do it today!
- For the first year, I only weighed in at my nutritionist appointment. The scale is a constant battle and it can fluctuate so much throughout the day and month. It would just completely mess with my head. Instead I concentrated on making healthy decisions and not on which way the number was moving depending on the time of day, what I was wearing, etc. One of my friends actually took my scale away, so once a month, that was it. .
- I told people I was trying to get healthy and surrounded myself with supportive people. In the past, I didn't tell people that I was going to weight watchers or trying to lose weight. I always thought that they would judge the food choices that I made. But telling people was one of the best things I did, and no one has ever asked me why I am making an unhealthy food choice. I realized that people don't care or pay attention as much as I thought they would. They want to support you on this journey, but that doesn't mean that they will unintentionally tempt you. However, they are more likely to understand when you say no because they know you are trying to eat healthy.
- Have someone to hold you accountable. There were several people that held me accountable throughout this journey...whether it was a co-worker asking how my runs were going, or a friend checking in after my appointment or my mom asking how it was going in general. It's so important to have someone that can check in with you and you can be honest with, but know that they will hold you accountable. I now have someone that I go to boot camp with and I know she is counting on me being there.
- I said No...A LOT. No to that cookie, no to a beer, no to eating out, no no no!
- On the flip side, you have to give yourself a splurge meal once a week. The first couple of months, I was so focused and did not eat anything sweets or alcohol. I think it was good for me to get use to saying no and really make some significant changes. But then I broke down, crying at my appointment, and telling my nutritionist all I wanted was chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream one day, but I didn't have it. Her response was you have to give yourself treats every once in awhile; otherwise you will feel deprived and then binge. She also suggested that I go out for the treat...buy a small blizzard not a gallon of ice cream to keep in the house.
- I schedule my workouts...seriously they are on my google calendar. I get a pop up on my phone to go work out. .It's like an appointment, so if someone asks to do something, I can look at my calendar and tell them when I'll be free. Find a workout that you enjoy. If you hate it, but think it's the exercise you should do, you won't do it because you'll dread it. I love going to bootcamp...I get excited to go!
- Push yourself during your workout. You are stronger than you think you are. Your mind gives up before your body does. I try to push myself during my workouts...whether to go faster on the treadmill or pick up the heavier weight at BC (well sometimes, I don't have a choice, the trainer makes me) :) Sometimes you need someone to believe in you more than you believe in yourself.
- Don't be too hard on yourself. There will be days where you make poor eating choices, miss your workout or just want to give up. Trust me, there are days where I eat like crap, days that I don't push myself, days I should have worked out and didn't, but it doesn't mean that everything was a waste and I might as well just give up all together. It is a lifestyle, so you have to find a balance. I know that I don't want to go back to where I was EVER (yes, it's like Taylor Swift's song...we are never ever getting back together, like ever)
- I use Myfitnesspal (free app) to track my food. To start off with I measured everything, and still try to measure most things.I don't drink pop anymore (gave it up after Thanksgiving) and drink SO much water. I try to eat lots of veggies, and protein, but it's still a work in progress. I am learning how to cook and don't eat lean cuisines anymore.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Snickers Satisfies?
I had an extremely frustrating day today...alright that's an exaggeration. I actually had a productive and overall good day, but I let the actions of another person ruin my mood. So when I was out shopping buying household items, I caved and bought a snickers bar. I thought that it would make my mood better, it even says on the wrapper snickers satisfies. What exactly is it suppose to satisfy? Because it didn't put me in a better mood nor did it fill me up. To be honest, it didn't even taste that great.
It was just another reminder that I need to re-focus and center my actions on God. I have been struggling the past couple of weeks with food choices and my friend reminded me that I need to re-focus and I know that if I focus on God, I do so much better. Not only in eating, but in all aspects of my life. She is not a Christian, and can see a difference in me when I have Jesus at the center of my life.
It's so easy for me to forget this and just do my own thing. Funny how the sermons lately have been about God having a plan for my life, trusting in Him and being patient. As it turns out, those messages are very timely for me and I should remember them.
I am going on a family vacation in 5 weeks, so for the next 5 weeks I am going to commit. I am going to re-read Made to Crave, do the daily devotional every morning, track all of my food, work out 6 times a week, drink plenty of water, and spend a lot of time praying (for strength to resist temptation, and strength to get through my workouts). Most importantly, I am going to remember that Jesus is the only thing that can satisfy.
It was just another reminder that I need to re-focus and center my actions on God. I have been struggling the past couple of weeks with food choices and my friend reminded me that I need to re-focus and I know that if I focus on God, I do so much better. Not only in eating, but in all aspects of my life. She is not a Christian, and can see a difference in me when I have Jesus at the center of my life.
It's so easy for me to forget this and just do my own thing. Funny how the sermons lately have been about God having a plan for my life, trusting in Him and being patient. As it turns out, those messages are very timely for me and I should remember them.
I am going on a family vacation in 5 weeks, so for the next 5 weeks I am going to commit. I am going to re-read Made to Crave, do the daily devotional every morning, track all of my food, work out 6 times a week, drink plenty of water, and spend a lot of time praying (for strength to resist temptation, and strength to get through my workouts). Most importantly, I am going to remember that Jesus is the only thing that can satisfy.
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