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Last week I posted about my new exercise regime and I am pleased to say that things are still going well. I am doing my walking DVD and I also went to Pilates on Thursday and yes I ached again for a couple of days.
I was chatting to my instructor and he said that if he could give me one tip this week it would be to eat my carbs at lunchtime and then to have a meal full of protein and green veg for dinner. This really struck home with me, as when I lost lots of weight in 2006 that was exactly what I did, cut back on the carbs. I know I need to take heed and make some changes to my food. An eating plan has not really been at the top of my list in the last couple of weeks. Hence I won't be reporting any weight loss again this week but that is OK. I realised I am in this race and it is a marathon and not a sprint.
I am getting a new Thinking Slimmer slimpod, the Chocoholics Cure in the next few days and that I expect to make a really good difference. I know the value of listening to my slimpod but I do feel ready for a new one to add a bit of variety.
I have also been reading a new book the last week or so. It is by Joyce Meyer who is a prominent US preacher and I have watched many of her sermons before and I like her style of teaching. I am finding this book very good. It basically says it has 12 keys to enjoying a healthy life, the title is 'Look Great. Feel Great' and that is certainly my mission. I have only read the first 3 chapters so far but my appetite is whetted and I am ready to read more.
In the first Chapter she advises that we allow God to do the heavy lifting and reminds me that I cannot deal with my weight problem/ food addiction alone. My eating fellowship taught me the same thing and sadly I have not been remembering that on a daily basis. The task I had to complete from this chapter was to write myself an affirmation to say each morning to remind myself that I am not alone and that I am worth it. I'll share it with you -
Dear Lord,So that is me for this week, all in all not too bad!
I thank You that You love me and care about every aspect of my life. Please strengthen me Lord to do Your will and to be able to be the best person I can be in Christ. I know that when I turn to You and ask for something in Jesus name that You listen. Help me Lord, to remember to turn to You. When my willpower is wavering and I am tempted, remind me Lord that You are waiting and You wish to help. How beautiful it is to remember that You will never give me a burden too heavy for me to bear. When times feel tough I need to turn to You God as my Lord and master and not to food as my false idol.
Thank you for making me free through the truth of Your word and for empowering me with Your power, strength and wisdom. Help me to be all that You want me to be.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Balanced eating to work on...
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Mich x
