Striving for that 100 pounds!!!

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13

Saturday September 20th was a weigh-in day for me and I am completely satisfied with the results. You see I maintained. Yes I am still at 287 lbs. I have been struggling for the last three weeks with some side effects to new short-term medication I have been taking. A menu of soft foods that would not challenge my digestive system has been what I have been eating. You cannot eat 1200-1500 calories of cooked veggies in a day!!! So I have been trying to get my protein by drinking protein drinks, eating peanut butter and eating eggs. This has been a real challenge!!!!

Thinks are fine now and I am back on the Living Lean meals! But I have set a new goal for myself. I had to step back and re-evaluate what I want to accomplish. I would really like to reach my 100 pound mark by my first anniversary at Body Dimensions Fitness. I have 17 weeks to go until January 16, 2009. I need to lose 36 pounds in that time!!!

I will also have to see my doctor for a six months check-up on January 16, 2009. I would love to go to the doctor 40 pounds less that I was in July 2008. So this is a new road I am on. The journey continues but I am taking a different road. Gloria, my trainer, has altered my daily cardio workouts and I am looking forward to the change. I will keep you posted.

If you have comments or questions please email me at healthierfaith@bellsouth.net. I would love to hear from you!!! Thanks for coming along on this journey to a healthier life!!!! Faith

Continuing the Battle--Addicted to Food

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13

I know that many of you received an email from Gloria on August 28th. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate Gloria and all that she is doing for so many people, especially me!!! I have been overweight all my life, been to many doctors, on hundreds (literally) of diets, took pills, taken shots, gone to Weight Watchers, joined TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) and struggled with every pound!!!! I can honestly say that no one has ever mentioned to me or hinted that I have a food addiction. Reading those words was like running into a brick wall. Addicted to food---that really threw me. I thank God that she is honest and outspoken. No doctor has ever said that to me and I needed to hear that a long time ago!!!!!

I never thought of myself as having an addition. But it is true. So many times I find myself craving certain foods, especially those starchy carbs. Creamed potatoes, corn, peas, white rice, bread, pasta--all these things are an addiction for me. It really is not so much the sweets-like cake, pie and candy as it is the starchy carbs. As long as I do not indulge I am fine. BUT!! give me a small portion of creamed potatoes and I have to have more!!!

Many say there is nothing you cannot eat as long as you do so in moderation. Well, for me, that is not true. There are some foods, like starchy carbs, that trigger a feeding frenzy for me and the best thing for me to do is stay away from them!!! We are all different and we have to learn to know our bodies and how we react to certain foods, etc. No one is going to monitor what you eat but you!!!

So let me tell you weight loss is a struggle--I am continually battling with myself. The sensible, health conscious Faith knows that starchy carbs are not good for me---the human, self satisfying Faith yearns to jump right in and have those potatoes, that bowl of white rice with butter or that pile of pasta with the rich sauces.

If you have these same urges remember you are not alone!!!!

Email me at healthierfaith@bellsouth.net and let me know that I am not alone!! I would love to hear from you!!! Thanks for coming along on my journey to a healthier me!!! Faith