Day 17 Lent and Low Carb

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Lent ..In Mark 8 Jesus looked at His disciples and rebuked them ...gulp .. I feel like maybe He did some looking at my eating last weekend and shook His head. But I feel like I have corrected with encouragement to go out and do better -

Low Carb - surprised that there are no cravings today after the splurges - but so thankful and back on track
Cal_1078 Fat_41 CHO_90 Fiber_17 Pro_90 Net CARBS _ 60
Crazy numbers, I can not guess them at all yet - just writing down what I eat and let the computer do the figuring ...I love the way Sparks does this - i know there are other programs out there but sure am liking this learning curve.

  

Day 14,15,16 Out of Town Recouping through Sunday....

Monday, March 12, 2012

Monday starts a new week - so back in the saddle or back on the wagon after being away from home and emotions running too high to control the carbs - too new in this lifestyle to stand my ground - but was at least aware of the carb content when eating them - just not disciplined enough to decline them or get better choices - I will do better next time as i learn and prepare better ahead of time - i learned this with gluten free last year so I can do this too - I will succeed - I am not discouraged,just challenged to win the next time around.

  

Day 13 of Lent and Low Carb

Thursday, March 08, 2012

Lent : Rev.3:20 Jesus stands at the door of our heart and knows - He is a gentleman and will not enter without invitation. But if you invite Him into your life, He will come in and share a meal with you. He will abide. He will give you the abundant life He has promised and today I had the reminder again of how he orders each of our days - might not be what I planned but He was so very evident in the course of the day and the ministry He had for me to do. Oh I am so blessed to have Him abide here!!!

Low Carb is going well - actually seeing my hunger and cravings disappear! Feeling so much more "on and even keel" through my day. Actually went too low in calories so am having an extra piece of cheese after the accounting is done!
Cal 876 Fat 30 CHO99 Fiber 23 Protein 48 NET CARBS72

  

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D-ABBY 3/8/2012 7:29PM

Amen! In agreement. You are doing great on your low carb. Keep on keeping on. Hugs. Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 12 Lent and Low Carb

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Lent - today's devotional didn't seem to click with me today - so went on to regular Bible reading and was reminded how Jesus sent out His disciples 2 by 2 and gave them power over evil spirits .. and was a reassurance to me that I am doing right to go spend some time with my daughter the next few days as she if facing another phase in her grieving over the time she lost her home to fire last October - there is a court hearing coming up and she has to make statements and give lists of her losses to the attorneys - so i will go be her encourager as she faces the harsh reminders of her losses and continue to pray that there be no bitterness spring up in her heart. We will go 2x2 and I will hopefully strengthen her authority over the sadnesses and angers.

CARBS - doing well - still learning and evaluating how to balance things I really like to eat with what is good for me!
Cal:1058 Fat:39 CHO:104 Protein:73 Fiber:25 NET CARBS 72

  

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TEDDYBEARDONNA 3/7/2012 7:16PM

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SAL1512 3/6/2012 11:28PM

Hugs! It is bad enough to live thru such material losses and then to have to go back and re-live those times . . . Sally Report Inappropriate Comment

D-ABBY 3/6/2012 11:09PM

Praying for you as you walk alongside your daughter in this season. Hugs. Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 11 of Lent and Low Carb

Monday, March 05, 2012

Lent day 11 (Remember I don't count Sundays) "Don't be afraid. Just Believe" Mark 5:36. I Turned 63 this year and I have been surprised at the increased amount of fear I have of falling, of illness, of husband's illnesses ... of getting old!!! and of loosing my brothers in death [all three have very fragile heart issues and other complications have put each of them on the line of life and death in the last three months. ] These repetitions in the scripture of Do not be afraid have been good for me. Then today there was a separate page in my devotional bible that was a compilation of verses of reminders that God is faithful;He has plans to prosper us; live according to His word; He will deliver us from our troubles; have hope in the power of His Spirit and again to be strong and courageous for He is with me, he will not fail me, He will not forsake me....DO NOT BE AFRAID; JUST BELIEVE. Wow! powerful stuff! Lord, I believe, help my unbelief!

Low Carb well, day 11 I go down one more notch to net carbs of 80 for this 10 days ... I think I am ready for this and YEAH I did it the first day!!! Loving the big green veggie salad! and splurging a little on some special meats --- little can of shrimp tonight! didn't get in quite as many fibers but balanced out OK!!
Calories 1021 33fat Carbohydrate 83 Protein 62 Fiber 23 Net Carbs 55

  

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RAINBOWFALLS 3/6/2012 2:06PM

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D-ABBY 3/5/2012 11:15PM

Believing God is easy when I keep our eyes on Him and remember who my God is. It is when I let my focus get on the circumstances and situations of life that fear gets hold. Thanks for this reminder. I see a situation I need to evaluate with these glasses on. Hugs. Report Inappropriate Comment