I used to have a thyroid problem, but that's cleared up, so I can't use that as an excuse. I've always been an emotional eater, which I know is sin. I turn to food for comfort rather than the Lord. When I feel really anxious, I will indulge in too many carbs or even the occasional trip to a drive-through, which isn't real food at all!
My husband tries to monitor my portion control, which I have trouble with. Maybe it's a perceptual problem, but I can't seem to judge what is a normal portion. I know that measuring the food would help me. Also, I don't get much exercise, either. I'm on the home computer a lot for our business, and since the chickens and bunny are gone, I'm not outside all that often. And with my arthritis and weight, it's not easy to do a lot of walking. Groan and sigh...But once I lose even a bit of weight, the exercising will be less painful.
That's my confession. My dark secret :-(. It's shameful for me, as a Christian, to be in this shape. If you leave comments, please be gentle...I feel badly enough. I didn't need to tell you all of this, but I wanted to talk about it. Today, I feel really eager to start this new eating regimen, which will include some juicing, green smoothies, herbal teas and lots of raw veggies (salads).
I'm ready, and I need God's grace, daily, to keep me going! I need to be in shape for next year when we begin our real farm life.
This is a picture of me taken a few years ago (I was growing out my dyed hair, so it was two-toned). I still wear the same clothes, so I must still be about the same size. It's not easy to show you my picture! But I pray that this is the first day of a new beginning!
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Hi Brenda, I think you look lovely,and very sweet. We are not what we weigh! God created food for us to eat and enjoy. And some people are just bigger in size. We all carry extra weight. At least those who don't make a living not eating and our maybe models.
May hearts desire is to say No comdemnation. Don't carry it.
As my sweeet daughter in law says ( I ain't fat I'm fluffy)
Just take one day at a time and try to be good to yourself.
I hope don't ever give up and just encourage yourself in the Lord.
Blessings, Roxy
Roxy, you are so kind! I am feeling better about the situation now, because I am finally trying to do something about it. At this point, I can't just sit back and accept it because I'm experiencing health issues because of it. I have lost large amounts of weight in the past, but then gained it back :-(. I can't do it without the Lord's help and I will definitely be taking it one day at a time. Thank you for your gracious comments!
Hello Brenda,
Have you tried juicing? Or a Raw foods diet? I don't do the vegan-vegetarian thing. Been there, done that. BUT, I have had great success with adding raw food (concepts) to my diet.
I recommend the book, Detox for Women: *An All New Approach to a Sleek Body and Radiant Health in Four weeks* by Natalia Rose. I followed this book LOOSELY (because alot of it is crazy--lol.) and in those four weeks I lost nearly 30 lbs! It's not a trendy diet. It is about detoxing and nutrition. Everything in moderation. I have wheat/gluten and lactose issues. Just switching cows milk products for rice, almond, coconut and goats milk and eating gluten free made such a huge difference ! My experience w/ juicing has been awesome. I could go on and on...Happy to answer any questions.
On a more serious note...Our daily battle of overcoming sin and temptation, "Do you mortify? Do you make it your daily work? Be always at it whilst you live; cease not a day from this work; be killing sin or it will be killing you."~John Owen
The good Lord has heard many a prayer from me about donuts and Tim Horten's English Toffees. And I know he never turned a deaf ear--Hallelujah!
~Lady
Yes, that's exactly what I'm doing: juicing and eating mostly raw foods! Day one has gone very well. Like you, I have no interest in becoming vegetarian, but for now, I'm avoiding meat and dairy.
You lost 30 lbs. in 4 weeks! That's amazing. I'll have to look into the book that you recommend. I have lost large amounts of weight in the past, but for me it's keeping it off that's difficult. I want to make dietary changes that I can maintain for life.
Thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate the quote from John Owen. He's one of my favourites.
Brenda, I loved seeing the picture of you! A sweet picture of a sweet person. I pray that you can lose some weight so you feel better. It will help when you are more active on your land.
Thank you for the kind words ~smile~. Yes, my main reason for losing the weight is to regain my health. You're right in saying that when I'm more active on the land, it will help the weight loss and fitness level. Whenever I go to the property, I just love walking the perimeter of the open pastures and hiking through the woods! It's more enjoyable than walking cement sidewalks here in town.
Brenda,you look wonderful, like the other gals said, by your blog you can tell your a kind hearted woman, weight loss is hard for all of us. my prayers for you to reach what your heart says your body should be :)
Dear Sherry:
Thank you for your caring comments. You're right, it's hard for everyone to lose weight, whether it's only 15 lbs. or 50+ lbs.
I liked how you expressed the thought that I should "reach what your heart says your body should be". I'm not trying to become skinny, or lose weight for vanity's sake. I just want to increase my energy, take the pressure off my knees, increase my heart health, and the bonus would be to fit into regular sized clothes instead of plus sizes!! The frugal part of me likes that because regular sizes cost less ;-). Thanks, Sherry.
I think you are a beautiful person!
Yes, we should eat healthy and exercise, but it is what is in your heart that matters the most.
Good luck with your program and try not to be discouraged if the weight does not come off as fast as you think it should. Just remember God created you and He loves you just the way you are.
Brenda
I too think you look lovely,and very sweet. And I am sure you can lose weight, easy! Why I am so sure? Because so many have done it before you, people who were way, way more overweight then you are. There is a book "Eat to live" from Dr Fuhrman http://www.drfuhrman.com/
It has done the job for so, so many. I got the book just to find out how I can be more healthy and followed it just partly, like I say, just for health improvement. And tada, in short time I had to buy new pants, 3 sizes smaller. And my health improved too.
The diet is simple and delicious.
Looking forward to hear about your success! God bless you!
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