Today is the 1st day of my journey to lose weight. I decided that I will first try to follow the 8 Keys to Conscious Eating from "Thin Within". I'm going to give myself 2 weeks and if I don't lose weight, then I will start counting calories and tracking what I eat.
The 8 Keys:
1. Eat only when my body is hungry.
2. Reduce the number of distractions in order to eat in a calm environment.
3. Eat when sitting down.
4. Eat when my body and mind are relaxed.
5. Eat and drink the food and beverages my body enjoys.
6. Pay attention to my food while eating.
7. Eat slowly and savor each bite.
8. Stop BEFORE my body is "full" or "stuffed". Should be comfortable.
I was able to follow the above keys today. I also reduced the amount of soft drinks and tea that I drank.
Only eating when I'm hungry should reduce the amount of eating I do because of boredom, cravings, emotions, etc. However, it's not an easy thing to do. It will take a total dependence on God to help me change those bad habits and develop better ones.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Thursday, December 23, 2010
The Beginning....
Beginning in January 2011, I plan to start on a journey to lose weight and get more physically fit. I would like to lose at least 60 pounds within the year. I don't have "my plan" all together yet, but I do know a few things that I need to do. I REALLY need to reduce the amount of sugar in my diet--soft drinks, tea, snacks, etc. I think that will be an excellent beginning, but a difficult one! I also need to eat healthier foods and eat out less. I plan to watch the Biggest Loser, beginning Jan. 3 to help motivate myself to work hard and stick with it. I'm hoping that my husband will join with me as I attempt to become healthier.
I am currently reading a book called "Thin Within" -- a Grace-Oriented Approach to Lasting Weight Loss. I am currently on Day 8 of 30. It basically teaches you to rely on God, not yourself, and to follow 8 simple guidelines to eating. Hopefully reading this book will get me inspired and give me the strength (through God) to complete this weight loss journey.
I plan to blog the experience for several reasons--to keep me accountable, motivated, and to encourage others in their own journey.
I am currently reading a book called "Thin Within" -- a Grace-Oriented Approach to Lasting Weight Loss. I am currently on Day 8 of 30. It basically teaches you to rely on God, not yourself, and to follow 8 simple guidelines to eating. Hopefully reading this book will get me inspired and give me the strength (through God) to complete this weight loss journey.
I plan to blog the experience for several reasons--to keep me accountable, motivated, and to encourage others in their own journey.
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