As I said in an earlier post – I started the book Faithfully Fit today. It’s not set up as a diet or exercise program, but more of a spiritual and motivational guide. I read the intro and skimmed the first few pages. It reminds me of Overeaters Anonymous. Where the control is handed over to a “higher power” or, for me, God.
Any diet can be used. I’m going to make good food choices and keep my calories to 1200 per day. I’ll be using a variety of foods and also using the remaining Jenny Craig foods that are still in my freezer. I got weighed this morning and I now have a solid 30 pounds to lose. I know the first 7-10 pounds will be easy. After that – we’ll see.
I had planned to go food shopping last night to insure that all necessary foods were available. But, I ended up going to the Simpson’s Movie instead. I’ll be using left over Jenny Craig food until I get myself over to the store.
Emperor Anton has also committed to losing a few pounds and more important for him – exercising daily with me. And when I say daily – I mean five days a week. This week we’re just committed to going for 20 minutes a day. We don’t want to over do it and ultimately give up.
So… breakfast
1 JC French Toast with syrup – 250 calories.
1oz cheddar – 100 cal
JC Turkey Burger – 280 calories
Bruschetta Chips – 130 calories
Orange Roughy & Whole Grain Rice – 280 calories
Kids size Rita’s Italian Ice – 160 calories
Total Calories – 1200
20 minutes – cardio & weights
Faithfully Fit message…
Day 1 is all about “Surrender” and the problem eater. It really is like step 1 of a 12 step program. This step has to do with giving up power and control; acknowledging that there is in fact a problem; and that you are “powerless” to handle this problem; and handing it over to God.
I definitely struggled with this issue – years ago when I briefly attended Overeaters Anonymous. It wasn’t accepting that I was powerless and that I couldn’t do this all by myself… it was “handing it over to God”. And it wasn’t that I wanted to remain in the drivers seat – I didn’t. But, I didn’t know HOW to hand it off to God. It took me years to figure this out and I’m not even sure that I can wrap my whole head around this – yet. But, I’m thinking that it has to do with handing the “problems” that cause me to overeat, over to God. I guess, being very literal, I always thought that I was to give the dieting over to God and I really didn’t see anyway that He was going to be able to diet for me. Silly me.
After the reading about surrender, there were a few assignments (which I haven’t done yet). I’m actually waiting for my girlfriend to come over this evening and we’re going to really start the program together. But, me, liking to start everything on Monday’s – I got a head start.
The assignment involves – prayer, scripture, affirmations and then suggestions. More tomorrow…
Posted on July 31st, 2007 by lizzie
Filed under: Weight Loss Ramblings
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“I got weighed this morning and I now have a solid 30 pounds to lose. I know the first 7-10 pounds will be easy. After that – we’ll see.
Those last 5-10 lbs are treacherous.
Ugh! … at least that’s a battle that I won’t come up against for quite a while.
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what i would recommend you is to search on google on forums specially diets where people post their opinions about that diet, people who may have tried it. Its worthless to start every diet by reading the first ‘magic’ book that comes to your hands. I have been fat too when i was younger, but when i started having fixed time meals it was rennaisence for me . My metabolism changed back to normal and i weight approximate normal weight for my height
Egg whites not french toast! No point in carbs if you don’t have to! Well I know this is an older comment, but I’m enjoying reading from the start :p
That’s a pretty delicious breakfast for only 1,200 calories. I’ll try it tomorrow
Hopefully I drop 25 pounds on the spot lol.
Can this be used by someone only needing to lose around 10 pounds?
I said the same thing when I finally was ready to go on a diet. I am a foodie by profession and it is hard not to get tempted to eat a bit more than what one can take. All food in general if cooked well and if cooked with love and passion is heaven to the taste buds and I happen to do great in the kitchen.
Hey there, long time reader and lurker here with my first ever comment! My daughter is getting married to her lovely mexican boyfriend soon, and I’m tasked with doing the wedding arrangements! I thought enchiladas would be a nice snack, so trying to find some good enchilada recipes. What do you think? Any other ideas?? Anyway, thanks for your hard work as ever…