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6/13/12 10:34 A

I have found that through the years you just can not add God into the equation and then the pounds just melt off! You really have to work at this and you really want it.

First thing is that you need to figure out why you want to loose weight! You need to figure this out. Do it for yourself and no one else. That is the best advice I can give you. Don't do it for a occasion that is coming up do it for yourself! Your health! Once you figure that out then take baby steps.

I too, like to hit the snooze button over and over again. But I make sure that I get some sort of exercise in during the day. Park further away from where you usually park. Take the stairs, go for a short walk. Do you have a dog? They always need to go out..take them for a walk.
When you are watching TV get up and walk around the house or take the stairs a few times during commercials.

These are just some suggestions to get you going.

Lunch..pack something that you really like...scale it down. Sometimes we get into a salad mode and then it's like Not another salad!!! Make something you really want and like just make a smaller portion.

Fill a insulated mug with ice then water and sip all day on a straw. I have a 4 cup mug that I do that with and then at least I know that I get 4 cups of water in plus whatever else I drink!

Good luck

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6/12/12 7:14 P

I am also struggling with my want to. When I am doing my reading and devotions I am so geared up then I wake up in the mornings and I hit snooze again and again. I find any and every excuse imaginable not to work out after work it to even stick with my packed lunch.

I bring it before God but I'm sure if I really willing to surrender it to Him.

Anyone else feel that way? Any suggestions on how to let go the control?

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6/12/12 2:43 P

I just joined this group. I have the book on my Kindle.....just read the first two-three chapters last night. I need to find my "want to" again!

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6/6/12 10:34 A

Thanks

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6/6/12 10:04 A

SEWINGMAMACD,
If you scroll down to the "SPIRITUAL TOPIC FORUM" you will find the discussion on the book. Right now it's Chapter 1.

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6/5/12 6:56 P

Sounds great. I got the book, DVD and participants guide for Mother's Day. I was planning on doing it by myself, then someone told me about this team. So I joined up. I watched the video segment yesterday and am working on reading the first chapter today. I am looking through the team page and trying to figure it all out.

Edited by: SEWINGMAMACDS at: 6/5/2012 (18:56)

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6/5/12 9:01 A

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6/4/12 11:34 P

Hi Ladies! I am brand new to the group as of yesterday, and I am ready to start reading with you. So thankful to have found this group.

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6/4/12 10:53 A

Looks like what I have been looking for. I've just started the book and need some friends to share with.

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6/2/12 8:58 A

Sounds great! My teen daughter and I were going to start and weren't sure how to get the ball rolling. I know I volunteered to be a team leader but will be learning with the rest of you! :) Looking forward to starting and getting to know everyone and gain some friends in the process.
Blessings!
Lisa

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6/2/12 2:41 A

I will start over again. I did not get to 14-19 so this is a perfect time to refresh and get the truths engraved in my brain.I am focused!!!

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6/1/12 12:59 P

Glad to see that there are a lot of folks who will be joining with the new start! I'm looking forward to this.

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6/1/12 11:45 A

i should get my book in the mail Monday so the timing is PERFECT!

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6/1/12 9:05 A

Great timing on this! Count me in! I have been meaning to read the entire book,but I've ended up doing the first few chapters, getting busy, then not completing the book. It will be nice to be able to discuss it with all of you.

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5/31/12 9:55 P

What great timing! I was just thinking that I could use a restart of this book again. Looking forward to it!

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5/31/12 11:52 A

I'd love to join in. I started before, but was late getting the book. And just gave up on doing the current chapter and trying to play catch up. So I would very much like to start from the beginning with a fresh slate.

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5/31/12 10:54 A

I am just finishing up the book with a friend and am excited about going through it again with all of you. So many truths in this book to help us along our journey. I can so identify with Lysa and many of the trials and stories she has written about in this inspiring book.

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5/30/12 9:01 P

Sounds great! I will be posting the notes from the Made to Crave DVD and Made to Crave Action Plan sometime next week!

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5/30/12 6:21 P

Count me in too! I've been doing it alone and haven't gotten anywhere. It just doesn't work as well alone. I know I will do much better with a group. I look forward to making new friends no matter how far apart we my live.

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5/30/12 6:11 P

Count me in!! I have just done the first few chapters and would love to do this book support.

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5/30/12 4:15 P

I will be doing one chapter a week with homework assignments.
I am still getting things sorted out. Thanks for your patience.

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5/30/12 4:06 P

Sounds good to me! I started late, wanted to catch up and did 2 chapters per week. I'd like to go through them again and savor what I learn a bit longer.

Will you be doing Homework Assignments like BittyGirl and ADJQuilter did?

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5/30/12 3:15 P

How will this work? I'm starting the book again too, but am just getting involved with the team. I did it with a personal group last fall and want to do it again.

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5/30/12 2:28 P

FYI I will be starting over the Made To Crave Book on Monday June 4.
I just started the book myself and have decided to just start it over. I can not see doing chapters 14-19 when I have not even read them.
If one of the other leaders would like to finish them out I have no problem with it. I just prefer to start from the beginning.

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