Re: Healthy Weight and Exercise...

#1 · October 17, 2001, 10:54 am

Quote from Forum Archives on October 17, 2001, 10:54 am
Posted by: dgarnera <dgarnera@...>

I know what you mean. I have lost 45 lbs since June 4. I am only 6 lbs away from finally being under 200 lbs!!! I have been over 200 for I don't know how
long. But I tell you my weight caused me a lot of problems (gall bladder, blood clot in my lungs, horrible recovery from a c-section). I got to the point
where I knew that if I not only wanted to have more children but be alive to raise mine I needed to change my diet. Well, not change my diet (well cut out
fast food) but change how I look at food.
I know eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full. I only eat when I am hungry- that could be twice a day or 4 times depending on how much exercise I had.

I am focusing on real, whole foods.
Blessings,debra

Sharon wrote:

> Good Morning Friends,
>
> I know when you all saw that subject line you thought oooooo here she goes
> again!! Hee Hee..well..you are right!! Hee Hee...
>
> How are you all doing? Have you been able to get into an exercise routine?
> How about eating for God and good health? It is so important to get rid of
> extra body weight. Our hearts and body organs not to forget bones, muscles
> and so on are not created to carry an over abundance of fat. So many
> diseases are caused by obesity..ugg. If only we take care in what we eat
> can we see that extra baggage fade away. How wonderful it is to have feet
> that don't hurt from extra burden and energy level is so much higher too. I
> know I must sound like a nagging sister...but today is the day to start! Or
> if you have already begun Praise the Lord! God will strengthen you all as
> you learn to control your eating habits. He is so faithful. One day at a
> time and in no time the weeks will be passing and you will feel so so so
> much better.
>
> In my search for a way to loose weight God blessed me with the Weight
> Watchers Winning Points plan. It is not a diet but a lifestyle. I can live
> with this way of healthy eating all my days. I thank God everyday for His
> mercy. Each year I got heavier and heavier. Finally to reach 232 pounds, I
> am almost 5'8", and all of what I called my "fat dresses" were tight. I was
> very uncomfortable and knew I had a choice to make. Either make new fatter
> dresses or get rid of the fat. I had no idea what to do. I had tried
> different plans, many Christian diets, they worked ok til I went back to
> eating my normal ways and back came the weight plus more. I finally decided
> to go to my doc and see if he had any ideas and he suggested Weight Watchers
> saying they came up with a plan that folks seem to be able to live with. I
> went that very night and attended meetings for 10 weeks. My first meeting
> was on July 12 and as of Monday I have lost 34 pounds!! WOOHOO!! I sure do
> feel better! And I am so grateful! Some folks feel that they need meetings
> forever..but I just needed to figure out how the plan works because I am not
> a meeting person and need to be able to do this in my regular life..daily
> living. I know folks on this plan that have seen blood pressure go down and
> diabetes clear up or be able to reduce meds drastically. Sisters...anyone
> can do this and live it out as well. If you have health problems it would
> be a good idea to talk to your doc first.
>
> Getting the body moving is very important too. Exercise speeds the
> metabolism thusly burning more calories. Weight training builds bones and
> helps prevent osteoporosis. Free weights are not pricy and one can use
> steps for exercies too. There are exercise videos second hand that give
> ideas too.
>
> I hope I have not offended anyone. My heart is to help others get healthy
> and be able to live outside of food bondage. There is great satisfaction in
> self control...God gives the strength!! All I had to do is decide enough is
> enough and He has carried me all the way!
>
> God bless and keep you today and all days....
>
> Love, Sharon in CA
>
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Posted by: dgarnera <dgarnera@...>

I know what you mean. I have lost 45 lbs since June 4. I am only 6 lbs away from finally being under 200 lbs!!! I have been over 200 for I don't know how
long. But I tell you my weight caused me a lot of problems (gall bladder, blood clot in my lungs, horrible recovery from a c-section). I got to the point
where I knew that if I not only wanted to have more children but be alive to raise mine I needed to change my diet. Well, not change my diet (well cut out
fast food) but change how I look at food.
I know eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full. I only eat when I am hungry- that could be twice a day or 4 times depending on how much exercise I had.

I am focusing on real, whole foods.
Blessings,debra

Sharon wrote:

> Good Morning Friends,
>
> I know when you all saw that subject line you thought oooooo here she goes
> again!! Hee Hee..well..you are right!! Hee Hee...
>
> How are you all doing? Have you been able to get into an exercise routine?
> How about eating for God and good health? It is so important to get rid of
> extra body weight. Our hearts and body organs not to forget bones, muscles
> and so on are not created to carry an over abundance of fat. So many
> diseases are caused by obesity..ugg. If only we take care in what we eat
> can we see that extra baggage fade away. How wonderful it is to have feet
> that don't hurt from extra burden and energy level is so much higher too. I
> know I must sound like a nagging sister...but today is the day to start! Or
> if you have already begun Praise the Lord! God will strengthen you all as
> you learn to control your eating habits. He is so faithful. One day at a
> time and in no time the weeks will be passing and you will feel so so so
> much better.
>
> In my search for a way to loose weight God blessed me with the Weight
> Watchers Winning Points plan. It is not a diet but a lifestyle. I can live
> with this way of healthy eating all my days. I thank God everyday for His
> mercy. Each year I got heavier and heavier. Finally to reach 232 pounds, I
> am almost 5'8", and all of what I called my "fat dresses" were tight. I was
> very uncomfortable and knew I had a choice to make. Either make new fatter
> dresses or get rid of the fat. I had no idea what to do. I had tried
> different plans, many Christian diets, they worked ok til I went back to
> eating my normal ways and back came the weight plus more. I finally decided
> to go to my doc and see if he had any ideas and he suggested Weight Watchers
> saying they came up with a plan that folks seem to be able to live with. I
> went that very night and attended meetings for 10 weeks. My first meeting
> was on July 12 and as of Monday I have lost 34 pounds!! WOOHOO!! I sure do
> feel better! And I am so grateful! Some folks feel that they need meetings
> forever..but I just needed to figure out how the plan works because I am not
> a meeting person and need to be able to do this in my regular life..daily
> living. I know folks on this plan that have seen blood pressure go down and
> diabetes clear up or be able to reduce meds drastically. Sisters...anyone
> can do this and live it out as well. If you have health problems it would
> be a good idea to talk to your doc first.
>
> Getting the body moving is very important too. Exercise speeds the
> metabolism thusly burning more calories. Weight training builds bones and
> helps prevent osteoporosis. Free weights are not pricy and one can use
> steps for exercies too. There are exercise videos second hand that give
> ideas too.
>
> I hope I have not offended anyone. My heart is to help others get healthy
> and be able to live outside of food bondage. There is great satisfaction in
> self control...God gives the strength!! All I had to do is decide enough is
> enough and He has carried me all the way!
>
> God bless and keep you today and all days....
>
> Love, Sharon in CA
>
> --Shortcuts:
> WANNA READ THE ARCHIVES AND CATCH UP ON WHAT YOU'VE BEEN MISSING??? GO TO:----> http://www.welovegod.org/digests/homesteadheaven
> --->(you will prompted for a userID and Password.....for the userID type in this --->"archives"<--- minus the quotes, and leave the password field empty.
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