Ready For A Good Fight?

Friday, June 05, 2009

I get a daily devotion for dieters every day...and this was todays... i think this is something we could all use....

1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Fighters have to prepare for their bouts in every way possible. They train for a long time, working toward physical perfection. They eat properly, they rest regularly, they follow the instruction of their trainers closely, and they psych themselves up. Psyching entails a preparation of the mind that equals the preparation of the body. Dieters need that kind of mental preparation. As the Scrip-ture says, we must 'gird up the loins' of our minds. We are fighters against fatness, and the only way we can hope to be victorious is to prepare ourselves completely, day by day, in body, spirit, and mind.

Today's thought: I'm ready for a good fight against fat!

  

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ZELLAZM 6/7/2009 6:44AM

Yes! Good reminder - thanks for posting this - just what I needed to hear today! Blessings Michelle Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 6/6/2009 12:11AM

Me too!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSBEAR11 6/5/2009 6:56PM

Put em up!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 6/5/2009 4:53PM

Amen Report Inappropriate Comment

You Have Got To Be Kidding

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Ok...so i was informed yesterday by my 5 ft 125 lb daughter, that she wants to lose weight...and she is going to do exactly what i am doing...and oh...by the way... her friends also want to join in...but...they are all teenagers...there is no way they should be following me...they have different nutritional needs...nor do any of them have as much to lose as i do...so i did suggest that they join the teen site and we would all work on it together...i have no problem with that...just so they don't try to do it all the way i do...in fact...i'm kinda proud they would want to follow my lead...wohoo!!! so i decided today, that in order to be a healthy example, and to help them better, i better really double check me...when i first joined, i put that i only did 10 minutes of aerobic exercise...which for me...was a really good day...lol... and that was only 3 times a week...now i have been doing 25 minimum and 5 days a week...then i look at my calories...they...went UP..what the heck??? i'm at a stand still on my weight loss and now i have to EAT more CALORIES??? holy cow... and remember...this is from someone who has all of a sudden came into the new problem of not eating enough calories!! uhg... i'm really not sure if i should rejoice...laugh...cry...or just sit here in shock...of course that option would have me sitting though dinner...and not getting even near the calories i need...lol...

all i have to say...is i rally hope this helps me break through this plateau.

  

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NITAINMN 6/6/2009 4:12PM

Isn't it wonderful to have your teenage children still looking up to you? That is rare occurence in today's world. I am proud of you JoDee:) Doubly happy that your exercise regimen has increased because of wanting to a good role model. Now all you have to do is nutritional changes that are healthy for both you and the kids at home with no excuses!! I was given 1450 as my calories per day by the Mayo Clinic's dietician when I did walk 3 times a week for 20 minutes. After joining Spark, my calories went up as per Spark also for I was exercising more. When I cut the exercises in winter being ill, spark calories watch system, cut me to a lower range!! This is why I love Spark! Report Inappropriate Comment

ILEFTSP 6/5/2009 3:58PM

Eating more does work for me, but actually I eat less, just more often. I'm sort of copying my seventeen-year-old daughter, and she's an enviable 115 lbs, 5 ft 9 in., and very athletic. Have a great weekend!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BIGPRINCESS22 6/4/2009 10:10AM

Oooh, I hate when it tells me to eat more- it goes against my nature! But if SP's been working so far, I'd keep trusting it. I think that was a very reasonable response to your daughter- whether she needs to lose weight or not, it's better that she learn about these things in an intelligent manner! Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAMMABENJI 6/3/2009 9:59PM

i have been on a plateau for a long time i lose 2 gain 3 Report Inappropriate Comment

SANDINB 6/3/2009 6:34PM

Hi there! Sorry you've hit a plateau. I am really proud of you for being a "healthy" example for your daughter and her friends. You've also motivated me to try harder to get thru my plateau. I have actually gained 5 pounds back that I had lost. I wish you luck with getting in your extra calories. Great job on increasing your exercise to need more calories!! Great Job!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSBEAR11 6/3/2009 6:25PM

Woohoo ... lead them to a healthier body. Just make sure they are meeting their caloric and nutritional needs. Exercising never hurt anyone and it will do them good. Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 6/3/2009 5:00PM

You should be very proud! Children learn by what they see, not what they are told. Report Inappropriate Comment

Wohoo To A New Month!!!!

Monday, June 01, 2009

It didn't really dawn on me until this afternoon, though i did wish everyone a happy June... that it was actually...well...June...lol...a whole new month to get it right...get it done... lose a couple more pounds...gain some extra energy... drink more water...get a few more minutes of exercise...save a little more money... come on gang....come with me....to a leaner...meaner...healthier us :)

  

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KALISWALKER 6/3/2009 12:26PM

Yes let's do a surge this month. Report Inappropriate Comment

STARTSPARKING 6/2/2009 2:46AM

I LOVE your positive attitude and energy, my friend. Let's make June a FANTASTIC month! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCRAPPY_RN 6/1/2009 9:06PM

I'm psyched too! Here's to a leaner, meaner, healthier us! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNERS22 6/1/2009 4:21PM

I think June is a magical month.. so many pumped people! Keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

And The Week Begins

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Yesterday, for it ending up a fast food day all around...i did really good...i ordered salads both times and a lot of exercise. Today i didn't get near my minimum...but i have planned this weeks meals for better control of eating the right amount..not too little or too much... though i will say...i never thought i would see the day i didn't eat enough...lol.

  

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BIGPRINCESS22 6/1/2009 12:00PM

That's the important thing, that you keep trying! Good job on eating out in a smart way... wish I had done the same, but today is a new day, right? Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 5/31/2009 11:23PM

What a first! I hope you enjoyed your salads. Report Inappropriate Comment

Bad Eating Week

Saturday, May 30, 2009

I just wasn't on top of it this week... a couple days i went under...but for the most part i went over....time to get a grip and get back in the game...not even sure though what really went wrong... the holiday weekend through me off maybe?? a couple weird nights?? trying to recover from last weeks ordeals?? who knows...but today...it's back on top of it and doing what i need to do :)

  

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NOMOREDJ 5/30/2009 4:02PM

I hear you! Felt the same way! We just have to pull ourselves up and use those Baby Steps! Keep Moving! DJ Report Inappropriate Comment

RHALES199 5/30/2009 3:45PM

a couple days bad eating here and there sometimes can't be helped..... good for you for getting back on top of it! Report Inappropriate Comment

DBD398 5/30/2009 10:52AM

Way to jump basck on the horse! It's great that you know when you are off track and get back on the right path! Dawn Report Inappropriate Comment

MOBAYGIRL 5/30/2009 10:44AM

You can do it, I am proud of you that you have not let a few bad days eating make you throw in the towel. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILDCARD1 5/30/2009 9:58AM

Yup! Just start over! You can do it!!! You have been doing so great, keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment